The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga ALAN CUMMINS THANK YOU due to some unforeseen difficulties

Alan sends his greetings to everyone they may proceed in a slightly different
on his 50th. birthday!! And a big fashion, but progress is being made.

The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
heartfelt thanks to us for the lovely
card we sent him. It was a very kind
gesture which he appreciated very
much.
We are also very grateful to Dave
Fairhall for all his expertise and
assistance.
MISSIONS
Sunday 13th September 2009 NEW LETTER BOX Vestry is keen for us to become more
We're probably going to get a new proactive in terms of missions. To that
Theme for this Sunday: Christ - The Son of Man (Runanga) lockable letterbox for the church at 40 end Barry Smithson's role as Parish
Nicky Mora (Cobden) Richmond St and make this the new Missions Representative is going to
Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9, James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35 (Runanga) address for the Parish mail. It is more become a little larger and more active.
convenient than a post box in town and We have selected two CMS Missions
Nicky Mora (Cobden) Partners to focus on will also look at
cheaper long term as well.
two agencies in the future as our
Theme for 20th September: Tough Words from Jesus DRAINAGE specific focus. We will aim for a
Readings: Luke 18:18-27, Luke 9:51-62 The best laid plans of mice and men! Missions Sunday next year and in
Our drainage plans are proceeding but general increase our awareness.
Tim Writes
Other possibilities in the future include
double glazing and insulating the walls.
Last week was pretty What's On This Week!
special as we baptised A SECOND MEN'S 4 x 4 GROUP? Mon 14th All Day Vicars Day off
baby Seth for Joel and The first men's 4x4 group is going so Tues 15th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
Luzanne. Keep them in well we have decided to set up a 9:00am Wardens Meeting
your prayers as they second. Henk Stengs will be leading it 12noon Community Dinner
work at honouring their promises to and approaching a number of guys in 6:30pm Friendship Kids
raise Seth as a Christian. Our the near future. If you are interested in Wed 16th 7:30am Men's 4x4 group
Diocesan Synod is coming in two being a part of such a group please 4:30pm Tindall Committee Meeting
weeks. Please keep it in prayer as the see Tim or Henk. We may even start a 7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group
Bishop presents his vision for the third. Thurs 17th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga
future. 12noon Minister's Association Meeting
MUSIC GROUP MEETING
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
PHOTOBOARD UPDATE The Music group had a very successful
Fri 18th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden
Vestry and the Wardens decided that meeting last Saturday. A number of
7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group @ The Shed
the time was ripe to do something items came out of the meeting for
Sat 19th 10:30am Music Group Practice
about the one in Cobden and Nicky actioning, including a higher chair for
Sun 20th 9:00am Runanga Church Service
Mora has been commissioned to take Lexia at the piano and vertical blinds
10:30am Cobden Church Service
everyone's photo in Cobden over the on the window behind the piano.
next few weeks and to prepare a new PIZZAS FOR SALE Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805
photoboard. We are down to about 25 pizzas left. If Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805
VICARAGE INSULATION you would like one then see Nolene or Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
We have approached three installers Tim. They can be picked up from Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
for quotes for the process of renewing Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
the ceiling insulation and putting in Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
underfloor insulation in the vicarage. Lawn Mowing Roster Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
This is part of an ongoing process of Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
27th Sept S. Nimmo Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz
bringing the vicarage up to scratch.