The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
Just a reminder for Cobden folk. There
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 3rd May 2009
Theme for this Sunday: Christianity and War
Readings: Matt 5:38-48, Luke 3:1-14
Theme for 10th May: Christ the True Vine (Runanga), Pauline Stengs (Cobden)
Readings: Acts 9:26-31, 1Jo 3:18-24, John 15:1-8 (Runanga), Pauline Stengs (Cobden)
Tim Writes

Last Sunday's sung
worship time at Cobden
as we made space for
God to speak into our
lives personally and
corporately was a powerful time. There
were several words that spoke clearly
of God's love for us despite our
struggles and of his desire to work in
and through us to touch our
communities in the power of His Spirit,
and not in our own strength. I look
forward to seeing how God will speak
to us and through us in the future as
we work at becoming more attune to
his voice and will for our lives.
Next Sunday will also be a sad day as
it is Pam Honey's last Sunday with us
for the immediate future. Her and
Steve leave shortly afterwards to go to
Australia to be near their boys and
families. It is hard to express how
deeply we will miss Pam.
ANGLICAN BOARD OF MISSIONS
It was encouraging and informative last
Sunday to also see the Board of
Missions DVD which gave us a good
overview of the Board's work and the
way in which we as a Parish connect
PRAYER FOR HEALING
believers. All welcome and an offering
with them financially and otherwise.
We will be discussing at vestry how we
might make that connection more
active and prominent.
WORD FOR TODAY
The Word for Today devotional for
May, June, July has arrived and copies
are at the back of each church. Please
feel free to take one and if you can
please drop a $1 or $2 into the plate to
help cover the cost.
NEW LOCK - SEE TIM
We have installed a new combination
lock with a secret code to get into the
Cobden Church. If you are a person
like one of our church cleaners who
needs to know the code then please
ring Tim who will give it to you. One
helpful suggestion for remembering the
code was to input it into your cell phone
as a contact. e.g. Name=Church Code,
Phone No.= xxxx (code). If you are
given the code please never ever
divulge it for obvious security reasons
but also to protect our ability to claim
insurance.
Lawn Mowing Roster
3rd May Tim Mora
in Islamic countries as secret
is always Ministry prayer for any need will be taken.
offered during the sung worship. Just
move forward to the prayer team and
they will pray with you. However the
team is also available for prayer out
WOMEN'S AGLOW
Thursday 7th May at 77 Packers Quay
(old St Andrew's) Women's Aglow will
the back immediately after the service. be hosting Sista Jacqui a world class
gospel singer. Meeting starts at
They will wait 5-10min after the service
finishes and then if no-one comes will 7:30pm and an offering will be taken.
join the rest of us. You can also PROMISE KEEPERS, 14-16th AUG
approach team members and ask for Promise Keepers is just around the
specific prayer. corner. It is a fantastic event for men
OPEN DOORS VISIT and I am happy to use some of my
vicar's discretionary funding to help
On Monday the 18th of May Wayne
guys get there. Transport is free and
Curham of Open Doors will be
the accommodation is cheap.
speaking at the Cobden Anglican
Brochures arriving soon See Tim to
Church at 7:30pm. He will be speaking
express an interest.
on the state of the persecuted church
What's On This Week!
Mon 4th All Day Vicars Day off
Tues 5th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
9:00am Wardens Meeting
6:30pm Friendship Kids
Wed 6th 11:30am Hospital Chapel Service
7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group
7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group
Thurs 7th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga
7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting
Fri 8th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden
7:00pm Youth Group at "The Shed"
Sat 9th 10:30am Music Group Practice
Sun 10th All Day Mother's Day
9:00am Runanga Church Service
10:30am Cobden Church Service
6:30pm The Way Youth Service
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth
Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz