Newsletter - Parish of Cobden

The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 25th Jan 2015
This Sunday: The Year Ahead
Readings: Prov 16:1-9, John 14:15-17
Theme for 1st February: The Apostles Creed - What we Believe
Readings: Mic 6:6-8, John 1:1-9
Tim Writes For a while Nicky and I
thought we would be home
alone from 2015 with Tim
heading off to Nelson to start
a Bachelor of Theology at
Bishopdale Theological College. However,
instead we have been very happy to agree
with her family’s consent, to extend our
arrangement of caring for Grace. Our home
will be Grace’s home for the next few
years. The picnic out at Nelson Creek
went very well with good weather, great
company, warm water and yummy food.
FAREWELL FROM THE KEIGHLEY’S
Our time on the Coast quickly draws to an
end and it will be with some sadness that
we leave this beautiful and unique part of
New Zealand. Over the year we have had
some special and memorable experiences
and these will forever remain with us. It
has however been the people - you - who
have made this time a true blessing for us.
You have embraced us and encouraged us
in our journey as a family and you have
supported me in the opportunities I have
had here to grow in my calling. Cobden will
hold a place in our hearts with the
memories we have. Thank you for the
blessing you have each been to us, and
may God continue to bless you and the
parish. Joe, Susan, Samuel and Reuben .
MOBILE MISSION MAINTENANCE
I had the pleasure of showing the
Coordinator of Mobile Mission Maintenance
around the Cobden church in preparation
for the refit starting on the 23rd of March.
We discussed a number of issues and I felt
my excitement beginning to rise. It is likely
we will have anywhere from two to four
couples coming to help us out. We will
need to provide morning and afternoon
teas, and lunches. They will likely be using
the Ark as their lunchroom but with
flexibility for our regular users. I have
scheduled a site meeting with the plumbers
and electrician in mid March to coordinate
their roles and an interior designer should
be back to us soon with colour options.
When we have finalised that the chairs will
be ordered.
Lawn Mowing Roster
Jan. 31st Stephen Brittenden
CRÈCHE & SUNDAY SCHOOL HELPERS
If there are people who would be prepared
to help sometimes with Sunday School or
crèche this year could you meet with
Pauline at the Ark for 5 minutes after
Church today or ring her on 768 7741.
tables, wash up afterwards and so on. We
also need a few helpers on Friday to help
set up the hall. If you think you could help
in anyway then please let Rebecca and
Aldon or Rachel and Evan know. Many
thanks.
COBDEN REFIT FUNDRAISING
We have had a number of indications from
people saying they are going to buy chairs
etc. already and one anonymous donation
of $2000 towards the project as a whole. If
others would like to contribute towards the
project you can do so in anyway you like
and please note cash donations are tax
deductible.
VICTORIA ASKIN
HELP NEEDED FOR WEDDING
Rebecca and Aldon will be getting married
on the 21st of Feb at Holy Trinity Church
and we’re looking for a few helpers to give
a hand with a number of things. It will be a
pot luck reception dinner for around 80-100
but we need around 4-6 people to manage
the kitchen on the night from around 5pm.
To warm up the food, set it out on the
Victoria
our
new
curate/deacon
assistant will be arriving on Monday
26th and moving into Ruby Jones old
place in Chapel St. She will have Alice
Noble for a neighbour! As a single
person I am aware that she doesn’t
have a family locally to fall back on and
am keen for her to get to know and
connect with folk in the parish as
quickly as possible. To that end it would
be great if folk could invite her around
for a few meals and afternoon teas etc.
She also comes with little furniture and
we may be looking for a few items like
couches to fill the flat.
What's On This Week!
Mon 26th
Tues 27th
Wed 28th
Sat 31st
Sun 1st
All Day
All Day
9:00am
7:00am
10:00am
2:00pm
10:30am
9:00am
10:30am
6:00pm
Vicar and Deacon Assistant’s day off
Victoria arrives today.
Staff Meeting at Cobden Church
Menz 4x4 Group
Dixon House Communion
AAW meeting at Cobden church
Music Practice at Cobden Church
Runanga Church Service
Cobden Church Service
Joe’s Induction at Renwick
Vicar: Ven. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805
Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
Email: timmora@xtra.co.nz
Assistant Priest: Rev. Joseph Keighley, 5 Baillie Pl., Cobden, Greymouth 7802
Phone & Fax: 768 7028 Mobile: 020 456 3000
Email: joe.keighley@gmail.com
Parish Postal Address: 40 Richmond St., Cobden, Greymouth 7802
Vicar’s Warden: Wayne Lorimer 768 6172 Email: wjlorimer@clear.net.nz
People’s Warden: Hugh Barrow Email: hughandsieni@xtra.co.nz
Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
Website & Newsletter: www.cranglican.org.nz