WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.
16th April 2017
Welcome:
Call to Worship:
Leader: This is the day
ALL: When God rolls away the stone of fear,
and enters the tombs of darkness
Leader: This is the day,
ALL: When sin has lost its power
and shattered hearts are filled with hope
Leader: This is the day,
ALL: When we celebrate the victory of love,
and the eternal life of Christ.
Leader: This is the day – Easter Day,
ALL: Christ is risen, Hallelujah!
NOTICES
Church Strengthening
Following our recent meeting the building team can report that further work has been done to determine an accurate cost. We believe this to be $868,700 +GST.
To meet this estimate we budget:
Insurance Allocation $450,500
Interest in Insurance Allocation $81,000
Building Fund $262,000
General Funds $55,200
Special Fundraising $20,000
Special Congregational Meeting Sunday 23rd April
Members will be invited to vote on the following resolution:
“That we proceed to undertake earthquake strengthening and refurbish the church building at 43 St Martins Road at an estimated cost of $868,700.”
NB: It’s really important that as many members as possible attend this meeting and a good number of votes received.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please record an apology. Voting will be by written vote so please bring a pen if you can.
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning, Please stay for morning tea after the service.
Wednesday Walkers 19th April: meet 9.30am in Merrin St near Glenburn Pl for a walk to see the Memorial Garden at Avonhead Cemetery. Coffee at Cafe Euro in Avonhead Mall. Rosalie 021 239 5005.
Crafty Crafters Thursdays 10am-12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3.Beverley 384 7814.
ANZAC DAY Service 10amTuesday 25th April at St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd. All are welcome
A message from the ‘Messenger’ editor: Articles required NOW please. Deadline is 1st May. Many thanks. Please email contributions to anneke.howie@gmail.com
There are still some information forms to be returned. It would be very helpful if everyone could fill one in so our records can be updated. Forms can be returned to The Minister, Irene Gray or to the church office. Many thanks to those who have already returned forms!