The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
AFTERNOON TEAS
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 20th September 2009
Theme for this Sunday: Tough Words from Jesus
Readings: Luke 18:18-27, Luke 9:51-62
Theme for 27th September: Good Samaritan
Readings: Lev 19:15-18, Luke 10:1-37
Tim Writes

There's a lot to write
about in this newsletter
and not much room. So
here we go. Lois Mills is
no longer able to speak
next Sunday due to her husband Geoff
having cardiac surgery. Please pray for
him. Next week will be our shared meal
so please bring some food to share. All
are welcome to sit in on synod in the
visitors gallery and to attend the synod
service. See "What's On This Week"
column for times. Steve Wockner is
being ordained and inducted at
Westport as their new minister on Wed
at 7pm. All welcome to attend. Lastly
we have a wee lad called Kallum who
visits us regularly on Sundays. Some I
know find him very challenging
because he has no understanding of
boundaries, but at one level that is not
surprising. But rather than seeing him
as a nuisance why not see it as our
responsibility to help teach him and
shape his behaviour. I have no
intention of letting him get away with
inappropriate behaviour but I need your
help. Let's all work together to show
this young man a different and better
HELPERS FOR SYNOD for set up, serving and clearing away.
Thursday from 3:15-5:15pm and Friday
Next week the Nelson Diocesan Synod 2:30-4:30pm.
will be hosted by the Greymouth
Parish. Our Parish will be looking after
the afternoon teas on Thursday at 4pm
and Friday at 3:15pm. We need at
A SECOND MEN'S 4 x 4 GROUP?
The first men's 4x4 group is going so
well we have decided to set up a
second. Henk Stengs will be leading it
least four people for each of those and approaching a number of guys in
days as well as offers of baking etc. the near future. If you are interested in
Please see Nancy Holman if you can being a part of such a group please
help 768-7704. You will need to be see Tim or Henk. We may even start a
available for about 2 hours each day third.
What's On This Week!
Mon 21st All Day Vicars Day off
way of behaving. Let's show him the 5:45pm Menz Dinner at Holy Trinity
love of Jesus. Firm boundaries but Tues 22nd 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
given in love. Let's not reject him out of 9:00am Wardens Meeting
hand just because he disrupts our 12noon Community Dinner
world. If it becomes impossible to put 6:30pm Friendship Kids
limits on his behaviour then I promise Wed 23rd 7:00am Men's 4x4 group
that we will take alternative action. 10:00am Dixon House Communion
7:00pm Steve Wockner induction at Westport
MENZ DINNER ON MONDAY
7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group
Andrew Dodd will be speaking about
Thurs 24th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga
his experience in the Aussie bush fires
12noon Synod
with photos. 5:45pm for drinks and
2:30pm Synod Service
chat then dinner from 6:15pm, all for
Fri 25th All Day Synod
$15. Let Gordon 762-6795 know by
9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden
midday today (Sunday) if coming.
7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group @ The Shed
LOCKING UP COBDEN CHURCH Sat 26th 8:00am Synod
Just a quick reminder. If you are the 10:30am Music Group Practice
last person leaving the church after any Sun 27th 9:00am Runanga Church Service
service or event please ensure all the 10:00am Blackball Church Service
doors are locked especially the kitchen 10:30am Cobden Church Service
door. It's easy to do. Just push in the 4:00pm Preaching at Afrikaans church
central button on the door handles.
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805
PIZZAS FOR SALE Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805
We are down to 5 pizzas. If you would Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
like one then this is probably your last Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
chance to get one. They can be picked Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
Lawn Mowing Roster Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
27th Sept S. Nimmo Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz