NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship here today. Please stay for a cuppa and conversation after the service. Many thanks to Rev Chris Elliot for leading our worship this morning.

Don is on leave until 2 March. Please contact Irene 332 7306 for any urgent pastoral matters.

Congregational meeting following worship on Sunday 7^th March, to confirm terms of call for a new minister.

Wednesday Walkers 24^th February:  Meet 9.30am in Halswell Library carpark. Coffee at the Old Vicarage. All are welcome. Judith 027 6881861.

Pastoral Team meeting Monday 1^st MARCH 9.30am in the foyer. Please let us know if there are any changes. Lyndsey 388 1264.

World Day of Prayer ecumenical service Friday 5 March 7pm Beckenham Methodist Church,83 Malcolm Ave

Women of the Republic of Vanuatu have prepared this year’s service.

Women, men and children of all ages are called to ‘Build on a strong foundation’ and live in unity, love and peace in the context of ethnic and cultural diversity. All welcome. Supper will follow the service.

CAN YOU HELP? Please consider donating Easter Eggs for Waltham Cottage. These can be dropped off in the basket in the foyer before 28^th March. Thank you.

From Christian World Service: Thank you for $296 from your parish this past Christmas – your donations are a lifeline to people who need help so their families have good food, clean water and safer communities.

What’s on This Week:

Monday 9.30am-12noon St Mark’s Elder Care. Therese 337 1225.

Tuesday 10am – 2pm South Elder Care. Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Contact Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Halswell. Judith

Wednesday 12.30pm Fireside pot-luck lunch. Margaret

Wednesday 7.30pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Be Fit. Anneke 328 7459.

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust Mentor Group. Graeme 020 40923543.