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Tim Writes ��Praise God we havemanaged to rent thevicarage and to do sowithin a week ofadvertising which

enables us to meet our commitmentsto Holy Trinity Parish who had coveredthe Neale's up until the end of June.Perfect timing, couldn't be better! Ihave also done a bit of an inspection ofthe house which we know to be cold attimes and have discovered the ceilinginsulation could do with animprovement and that there is nounderfloor insulation. Our plan is toinsulate the floor and ceiling and to putdown a moisture barrier under the flooras well. This should improve thewarmth of the property no end. We areeligible for the new Governmentscheme and with some Diocesanassistance we should be able tocomplete the project relatively cheaply.

Last week we talked in churchabout discipleship; recognising thatdisciples are not perpetual learners butrather like all apprentices reach a pointwhere they need to becomereplicators. Everyone of us in church is

there because someone discipled us.Someone invested time, energy andprayer into discipling us. The keyquestion is who are we discipling? Ibelieve very strongly that there issomeone for everyone. Someonewhom God would have us disciple.Someone we are praying for andinvesting time into with the intentionthat they too become a disciple ofJesus. Who is it for you? Take amoment now and in prayer ask Godwho it is and then intentionally thinkabout how you are going to disciplethat person.

WOMEN'S AGLOWWomen's 'All New Aglow' at theRIVERChurch, 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown, Thurs 2 July 7.30pm. Come and hearthe new Elim Pastor Julie Kenny sharewhat God has placed on her heart forthe women.

ST ANDREW'S BLAKETOWNIs up for sale. Pray for The Riverchurch which meet there to knowGod's will and how to proceed.

The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga

The HeraldTo know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.

Sunday 28th June 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Who do you say that I am

Readings: Isa 52:13-53:12, Luke 9:18-36

Theme for 5th July: St Thomas, Apostle & Martyr

Readings: Hab 2:1-4, Psalm 117, Eph 2:19-22, John 20:24-29

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28th June Stewart Nimmo

INVITE PEOPLE HOME FOR A

POTLUCK MEAL - SUN 5th of JULYThe Wardens and vicar are keen topromote an even greater sense ofcommunity within the parish and havedesignated Sunday the 5th of July asday when everyone in the parish isencouraged to either host or be aguest at a potluck meal with otherparishioners. There will be sheets atthe back of each church where youcan indicate whether you want to be ahost and how many guests you canhandle, or whether you simply want to

be a guest. Please fill these in over the

next few weeks. Liaise with the hostsre: time, special dietary requirements,etc.

PARISH CONCERT 7pm - 11th JULYLast year we ran an amazing ParishConcert and this year it promises to beeven better. We've limited the length ofthe concert and therefore the numberof items. Supper also will be at theend. At the back of the church aresheets to note your name and theitems you would like to perform. Timeconstraints may limit you to just one ortwo items but you can list several soput them in order of priority. There arealso invites to hand out to folk. Pleasebring a dessert to share as well.

MARRIAGE COURSE25th July, Relate, a marriage seminarby Family Life designed to ignite yourmarriage. Brochures at back.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805

Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805

Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560

Email: [email protected]

Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: [email protected]

Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: [email protected]

Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820

Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826

Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz

What's On This Week!Mon 29th All Day Vicars Day offTues 30th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens Meeting12noon Community Dinner6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 1st 10:00am Dixon House Communion7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 2nd 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 3rd 9:00am Bible in Schools CobdenSat 4th 10:30am Music Group Practice

12noon Music Group Meeting of Mora'sSun 5th 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:30am Cobden Church Service12noon Invite home for a meal Sunday

Tim Writes ��The Neale familyvacated the vicarage onSaturday and we havebegun the process ofadvertising for tenants.

There is already quite a bit of interestand the vestry are hopeful to have theplace tenanted by the end of June.July 5th is St Thomas' Patronal festivaland I will be doing a pulpit swap withMarge for that weekend.


POTLUCK MEAL - SUN 5th of JULYThe Wardens and vicar are keen topromote an even greater sense ofcommunity within the parish and havedesignated Sunday the 5th of July asday when everyone in the parish isencouraged to either host or be a guestat a potluck meal with otherparishioners. There will be sheets atthe back of each church where you canindicate whether you want to be a hostand how many guests you can handle,or whether you simply want to be aguest. Please fill these in over the nextfew weeks. Liaise with the hosts re:time, special dietary requirements, etc.

NEW YOUTH CO-ORDINATORBishop Richard is delighted toannounce that Luke Shaw hasaccepted a letter of offer to be theDiocesan Youth Coordinator. Luke hasworked with youth since 1998 and from1999 – 2005 he was the full time youthpastor at Bishopdale CommunityAnglican Church. Since 2005 he hasbeen the full time youth pastor at StGeorge’s Anglican Church in Epsom,Auckland. Luke is married to Demelzaand has two children. Luke will beginworking in his new role on the 20th July2009.

PARISH NOMINATORSWhenever there is a vacancy in aparish the Diocese works with fourlocal appointees to help select the nextvicar. These folk are selected by vestryeach year and this year they are:Nancy Holman, Trevor Johnston,Stewart Nimmo and Barry Smithson.Please note they are only called intoservice when there is a vacancy whichisn't the case at present.



Sunday 21st June 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Food from Nothing

Readings: 1Kings 17:9-16, Luke 9:1-17

Theme for 28th June: Who do you say that I am

Readings: Isa 52:13-53:12, Luke 9:18-36

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28th June Stewart Nimmo

SYNOD BILLETS REQUIREDSynod will be in Greymouth this yearand because of other events on at thetime there is a big need for people toprovide billets for Thurs 24th and Fri25th of September. Please contactMargaret Baillie on 768-7508 daytime ifyou can help.

PARISH CONCERT - 11th JULYLast year we ran an amazing ParishConcert and this year it promises to beeven better. We've limited the length ofthe concert and therefore the numberof items. Supper also will be at theend. At the back of the church aresheets to note your name and theitems you would like to perform. Time

constraints may limit you to just one ortwo items but you can list several soput them in order of priority. There arealso invites to hand out to folk. Pleasebring a dessert to share as well.

40hr FAMINE THANK YOUThe co-operative effort between theHighschool committee and The Shedhas worked well with the raffle, fashionparade, street collection and garagesale all going very well. A huge thankyou to all those who sponsored youngpeople, supported the events and gavegoods, time and services for theevents, garage sale and raffle. Youreally have helped make a differenceand it has been much appreciated.



Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 22nd All Day Vicars Day offTues 23rd 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens Meeting12noon Community Dinner12:30pm AAW Luncheon6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 24th 10:00am Dixon House Communion7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 25th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 26th 9:00am Bible in Schools CobdenSat 27th 10:30am Music Group Practice

11:00am Opening of Aquatic CentreSun 28th 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��We've had visiting OACevangelist Lew Myerwith us last week andhe has ministered veryeffectively at Bible in

Schools and at Shirley's Home Group.In fact his example has inspired mepersonally in the area of evangelism anarea we all wrestle with as Christians. Ihope to have him back in the future forsome wider ministry. On another note Ihave been elected as the Chairpersonof the local Minister's Association for ayear, something I have managed toavoid for many years.


POTLUCK MEAL - SUN 5th of JULYThe Wardens and vicar are keen topromote an even greater sense ofcommunity within the parish and havedesignated Sunday the 5th of July asday when everyone in the parish isencouraged to either host or be a guestat a potluck meal with otherparishioners. There will be sheets atthe back of each church where you canindicate whether you want to be a host

and how many guests you can handle,or whether you simply want to be aguest. Please fill these in over the nextfew weeks. Liaise with the hosts re:time, special dietary requirements, etc.

POTLUCK HOSPICE DINNEROn Sat 20th June at 4:30pm there willbe a potluck dinner at the UnitingChurch Hall with entertainment by theCowboy Capers. All donations go tothe West Coast Home Hospice. Socome aong and enjoy a fun night offood and rollicking entertainment.

NEW VICARSBishop Richard is delighted toannounce that Rev Don Moses hasaccepted a letter of offer to be the nextVicar of St Christopher’s, BlenheimSouth starting 29th September 2009.And that Rev Steve Wockner hasaccepted a letter of offer to be the nextVicar of Westport. Steve will beinducted on 23rd September at 7pm inWestport.




Theme for this Sunday: Corpus Christi (Runanga)

Nicki Mora (Cobden)

Readings: Deu 8:2-3,14-16, 1 Cor 10:16-17, John 6:51-58 (Runanga)

Nicki Mora (Cobden) Theme for 21st June: Food from Nothing

Readings: 1Kings 17:9-16, Luke 9:1-17

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14th June Eric Holman

SYNOD BILLETS REQUIREDSynod will be in Greymouth this yearand because of other events on at thetime there is a big need for people toprovide billets for Thurs 24th and Fri25th of September. Please contactMargaret Baillie on 768-7508 daytime ifyou can help.

PARISH CONCERT - 11th JULYLast year we ran an amazing ParishConcert and this year it promises to beeven better. We've limited the length ofthe concert and therefore the numberof items and supper will be at the end.At the back of the church are sheets tonote your name and the items youwould like to perform. Time constraintsmay limit you to just one or two items

but you can list several so put them inorder of priority. There are also invitesto hand to folk. Please bring a dessertto share as well.

40hr FAMINE FASHION PARADEOn Thurs 18th June 7pm at theGreymouth High School Hall, we areholding a "Recession Fashion Parade".Where we will be modelling secondhand / Op-shop clothes, and provingyou can still be fashionable on abudget. We will have some localcelebrities modelling on the night, andsome light entertainment. We will alsobe selling items at the end of the night.Cost $5 adults, gold coin for studentsand senior citizens, pre-schoolers free.It will be a fun night.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth 7805 Parish Postal Address: P.O.Box 476, Greymouth 7805 Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560 Email: [email protected] Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: [email protected] Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: [email protected] Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820 Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826 Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz


9:00am Wardens Meeting12noon Community Dinner1:00pm Meet with Monitoring Group at Cobden church6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 17th 7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 18th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga12noon Ministers Association Meeting7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting7:30pm Vestry Meeting

Fri 19th 9:00am Bible in Schools CobdenSat 20th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 21st 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��At vestry a few weeksago we discussed waysin which we might raisethe profile of missionswithin the parish. We

already give quite widely to missions asa parish but it often happens in thebackground without people being fullyaware of it. To this end we talked abouta number of possibilities and at theforefront was the idea of making therole of the Missions representativemore proactive and beyond just thework of the Anglican Board of Missionsand having a second person inCobden. Other ideas include aMissions page on the website profilingour missions work and highlightingspecial appeals, a possible regularemail update to parishioners with emailand regular reporting back spots in theservices and newsletters. Let us knowwhat you think.

WITNESS ONLINEYou can view the Diocesan magazine"The Witness," on the internet. Justbrowse to:

cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz

and click on the link to Service Times,Newsletter & Roster and you'll see asmall picture of "The Witness"magazine pop up. Just click on it toenlarge and flip through.


POTLUCK MEAL - SUN 5th of JULYThe Wardens and vicar are keen topromote an even greater sense ofcommunity within the parish and havedesignated Sunday the 5th of July asday when everyone in the parish isencouraged to either host or be a guestat a potluck meal with otherparishioners. There will be sheets at the back ofeach church where you can indicatewhether you want to be a host and howmany guests you can handle, orwhether you simply want to be a guest.Please fill these in over the next fewweeks. Liaise with the hosts re: time,special dietary requirements, etc.




Theme for this Sunday: The Demoniac

Readings: Acts 19:13-20, Luke 8:22-39

Theme for 14th June: Corpus Christi (Runanga)

Nicki Mora (Cobden)

Readings: Deu 8:2-3,14-16, 1 Cor 10:16-17, John 6:51-58 (Runanga)

Nicki Mora (Cobden)

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14th June Eric Holman

PRAYER WALKERS INVITED For the last couple of months a groupof about 8 folk from several churcheshave been experimenting with prayingfor our community while walking with aprayer partner around our town. Weare now ready to expand our numbersand blanket the town. If you would liketo find out more about this importantministry, please come to Holy TrinityChurch on Tues, June 16th at 6:30PM.

PARISH CONCERT - 11th JULYLast year we ran an amazing ParishConcert and this year it promises to beeven better. We've limited the length ofthe concert and therefore the numberof items and supper will be at the end.

At the back of the church are sheets tonote your name and the items youwould like to perform. Time constraintsmay limit you to just one or two itemsbut you can list several so put them inorder of priority. There are also invitesto hand to folk. Please bring a dessertto share as well.

PROMISE KEEPERS, 14-16th AUGPromise Keepers is coming. It is afantastic event for men and I havesome funding to help guys get there.Transport and accommodation arefree. See Tim. Register as a group as"Greymouth Menz" at the discountedrate. Our Bishop, Richard Ellena will bespeaking at ChCh event.



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9:00am Wardens Meeting12noon Community Dinner6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm Cobden-Runanga AAW Meeting

Wed 10th 9:00am Supervision11:30am Hospital Chapel service7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group


Fri 12th 9:00am Bible in Schools CobdenSat 13th All Day Paintball with YG

10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 14th 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:00am Blackball Church Service

Tim Writes ��We're working hard atdeveloping our newpreachers so well doneto Logan for lastSunday.

WITNESS ONLINEThe Diocese have taken onboard aprocess we use in our parish fordisplaying the newsletters andmagazine online and applied it to "TheWitness." So now you can view theDiocesan magazine "The Witness," onthe internet. Just browse to:

cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz

and click on the link to Service Times,Newsletter & Roster and you'll see asmall picture of "The Witness"magazine pop up. Just click on it toenlarge and flip through.

MISSIONS UPDATEAn update on how we give to missions.I forgot one method which are the blueAnglican Missions boxes at the back ofsome of the churches. You can takethese home, fill them up with loosechange over several months and thenbring them in and put them in the plate.

If you write your envelope number onthe white space on the back it will berecorded with your regular giving forthe year and will be included in yourend of year tax receipt.

PLAYGROUND FINISHEDThe Playground is up and running andshould be a real joy to the communitygroups using our facilities, and for ourown children. A big thank you toAnglican Care, Tindall, the SharingShed for finance and to Eric, Rob,Neville, Jason and Tim for all therehard work in erecting it.



Sunday 31st May 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Pentecost (Runanga & Cobden)

Readings: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13, John 20:19-23 (Runanga)

Henk Stengs (Cobden)

Theme for 7th June: The Demoniac


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31st May Tim Mora

COMMUNITY DINNEREvery Tuesday there is a communitydinner hosted at the Baptist church at12noon. It is for any person in thecommunity who would like to sit downand share a meal with others. Goldcoin donation is appreciated.

PRAYER FOR HEALINGThere is always Ministry prayer for anyneed offered during the sung worship.Just move forward to the prayer teamand they will pray with you. Howeverthe team is also available for prayerout the back immediately after theservice. They will wait 5-10min afterthe service finishes and then if no-onecomes will join the rest of us. You canalso approach team members and askfor specific prayer. A note for the

people praying. Please positionyourself by the servery. Don't worryabout seeing the songs. Just pray forthe congregation.

PROMISE KEEPERS, 14-16th AUGPromise Keepers is coming. It is afantastic event for men and I havesome funding to help guys get there.Transport is free and accommodationis cheap. Brochures arriving soon SeeTim to express an interest.

ROSTER & NEWSLETTERS ONLINEThe latest roster for Cobden is out andat the back of the Cobden church. It isalso on the internet. Just follow thedirections for "The Witness to thesame location and you'll find it therealong with the archived newsletters.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth

Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 1st All Day Vicars Day off

All Day Queens BirthdayTues 2nd 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting


Wed 3rd 7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group


Fri 5th 9:00am Bible in Schools CobdenSat 6th All Day Paintball with YG


10:30am Cobden Church Service6:00pm Elim Induction

Tim Writes ��We're got a great teamof volunteers forSunday School but itwould be good if therewas one person who

had a vision and passion for theministry. Pray that God will raise such aperson up.

MISSIONS GIVING UPDATEAn update on how we give to missions.I forgot one method which are the blueAnglican Missions boxes at the back ofsome of the churches. You can takethese home, fill them up with loosechange over several months and thenbring them in and put them in the plate.If you write your envelope number onthe white space on the back it will berecorded with your regular giving forthe year and will be included in yourend of year tax receipt.

AUDIO SERMONS UPDATEDWe're back to putting the sermonsonline again as audio recordings. Youcan browse to the parish website, clickon sermons, click on the one you wantand away you go. Last weeks message

"God and War in the Old Testament" isnow available. The website url iscobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz. Notethat there is no "www" before the url sodon't type it as it is not needed.

NEW LOCK - SEE TIMWe have installed a new combinationlock with a secret code to get into theCobden Church. If you a person likeone of our church cleaners who needsto know the code then please ring Timwho will give it to you. One helpfulsuggestion for remembering the codewas to input it into your cell phone as acontact. e.g. Name=Church Code,Phone No.= xxxx (code). If you are

given the code please never ever

divulge it for obvious security reasonsbut also to protect our ability to claiminsurance.

STAMPS FOR MISSIONSPlease keeps stamps off envelopes.Tear around the stamp leaving a 1cmgap and drop off at the back of eachchurch when you have a good amount.



Sunday 24th May 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Logan Baty

Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-37, Luke 8:40-56

Theme for 31st May: Pentecost (Runanga & Cobden)

Readings: Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 104, 1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13, John 20:19-23 (Runanga)


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24th May Henk Stengs

COMMUNITY DINNERThe community dinner hosted by theBaptist church starts this Tuesday. It isfor any person in the community whowould like to sit down and share ameal with others. Gold coin donation isappreciated but not expected.

PRAYER FOR HEALINGJust a reminder for Cobden folk. Thereis always Ministry prayer for any needoffered during the sung worship. Justmove forward to the prayer team andthey will pray with you. However theteam is also available for prayer outthe back immediately after the service.They will wait 5-10min after the service

finishes and then if no-one comes willjoin the rest of us. You can alsoapproach team members and ask forspecific prayer. A note for the peoplepraying. Please position yourself by theserverey. Don't worry about seeing thesongs. Just pray for the congregation.

PROMISE KEEPERS, 14-16th AUGPromise Keepers is just around thecorner. It is a fantastic event for menand I am happy to use some of myvicar's discretionary funding to helpguys get there. Transport is free andthe accommodation is cheap.Brochures arriving soon See Tim toexpress an interest.


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Wed 27th 10:00am Dixon House Communion3:30pm West Coast Youth Workers Collective meeting7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group


Fri 29th All Day Regional Deans Meeting Nelson9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden5:00pm Youth retreat Hanmer

Sat 30th All Day Youth retreat Hanmer10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 31st All Day Youth retreat Hanmer9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��A couple of Sundaysago we had a greatservice at Cobden. Wehad a number of visitorsand the message

provoked a lot of discussion. The topichowever of a Christian's response towar was a sensitive one for some andaroused a number of strong emotions,that were then expressed in quite astrong way in the service.I want to say quite clearly that I haveno problem with people feeling stronglyabout subjects, expressing differingopinions and even asking questionsbecause our church is and should be asafe place where people can feel freeto express themselves within thecontext of a loving and supportivecommunity.However I also want to say that safetygoes both ways and if in the strength ofthe opinions expressed others feelunsafe then that expression needs tobe re-thought. Expressing oneself isfine but we need to be careful that wealways do so in a way that doesn't hurtothers unnecessarily.

SUPPORT THE 40 HOUR FAMINEThe Shed is again joining with GreyHigh to raise funds for this yearsfamine. Times may be harder for us,but imagine what they must be like forthe poorest of the poor, with givingdropping. There will be those again thisyear who find getting sponsors hard, soif you would like to sponsor a young

person then contact Nicki 768-9605.

STUFF FAMINE TEAM WOULD LOVEWe have a number of fund raisingoptions. One is a recession fashionparade. So we would LOVE your oldclothes We will also hold a garage saleon the famine weekend camp at theShed, so any garage sale type itemsincluding baking can be dropped off at186 Main South Rd. Lastly we are verykeen to run a couple of raffles, so ifyou have a load of wood or could bakeus a cake etc that would be wonderfulas well. Contact Nicki on 768-9605.

PRAYER DIARYThe prayer meeting keeps a diary now.Please ring Dalma with prayer requests.




Theme for this Sunday: War in the Old Testament

Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matt 2:1-18

Theme for 24th May: Logan Baty

Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-37, Luke 8:40-56

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24th May Henk Stengs

NEW ROSTERS OUT SOONThe new rosters will be out soon. If youare not going to be available over thenext three months on certain datesthen please let Nancy or Tim know thisweek. We've also go openings on theroster for folk who might like to helpwith Morning Tea Sunday mornings,church cleaning on Saturday andthings like Bible readings, welcomingand so on. Please see Tim or Nancy ifyou could help in these areas.

OPEN DOORS VISITOn Monday the 18th of May WayneCurham of Open Doors will be

speaking at the Cobden AnglicanChurch at 7:30pm. He will be speakingon the state of the persecuted churchin Islamic countries as secretbelievers. All welcome and an offeringwill be taken.



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9:00am Wardens Meeting6:30pm Friendship Kids


Thurs 21st 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga12noon Minister's Association7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting7:30pm Vestry Meeting

Fri 22nd 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden7:00pm Youth Group at "The Shed"8:00pm 40hr Famine starts

Sat 23rd 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 24th 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service12noon 40hr Famine finishes6:30pm The Way Youth Service

Tim Writes ��This will be PamHoney's last Sundaywith us for a while.Words can't reallyexpress just how sad

this occasion will be. We will be sayingmore in the service but for now onbehalf of the parish. Go with God Pamwe will miss you in so many ways.

HOW WE GIVE TO MISSIONSIt was informative and encouraging tosee the overseas missions work weare supporting through the AnglicanBoard of Missions (ABM) a few weeksago. I suspect it was fairly newinformation for a lot of people and it gotme to thinking that an explanation andan update on how and what we give tomissions might be helpful.

Firstly, how do we give tomissions? Well for those usingenvelopes you'll notice that there aretwo spaces for recording your giving.One records the money you givetowards the general running of thechurch which come to around $85,000a year. The second space records anyextra giving you want to put direct

towards missions. Currently as achurch we plan on giving $2,640 to theABM. Sadly we just fell short of thistarget last year so if you haven't yetconsidered putting a little towardsmissions over and above your normalgiving can I encourage you to thinkabout it. Both amounts are creditedtowards your giving and result in a taxreceipt at the end of the financial year. Secondly how much do we give awayas a church and where does it go?$2,640 goes to ABM from the envelopesystem but we also give 10% of theprofit from pizza sales to ABM. Just asa note if we raise more than $2,640 wedon't keep any back, it all goes to ABM.We also give around $200 at Easter tomissions work in Israel and at Xmaswe give $4-500 towards Tear Fund andChristian World Service. We also give10% of the take from the Sharing Shedaway to Missions. $750 to Bible inSchools, $350 towards a sponsoredchild and $400 to orphans in Romania.So you can see that as a church wegive quite widely and generously.




Theme for this Sunday: Christ True Vine (Run), Pauline Stengs (Cob)

Readings: Acts 9:26-31, John 15:1-8 (Run), Pauline Stengs (Cobden)

Theme for 17th May: War in the Old Testament

Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matt 2:1-18

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17th May S. Nimmo

OPEN DOORS VISITOn Monday the 18th of May WayneCurham of Open Doors will bespeaking at the Cobden AnglicanChurch at 7:30pm. He will be speakingon the state of the persecuted churchin Islamic countries as secretbelievers. All welcome and an offeringwill be taken.

SWINE FLU AND COMMUNIONTheologically speaking receiving justthe bread is deemed to be sufficient forhaving received the whole ofcommunion. So for anyone with the fluor flu like symptoms or for those havebeen near or live with those with the fluthen can I encourage you to at the

present time to take the bread onlywhen you come up for communion.

COMMUNITY MEALSMeals will commence at GreymouthBaptist Church building (76 High St.)on Tues 26th May at 12 noon andcontinue till Oct. The meals will consistof two courses: Soup and hot meal orhot meal and dessert. Gold coindonations are appreciated. Anyonefrom the community is welcome toattend. Bookings not required.

SPEAKER ON ISLAM IN NZShashikant Christian will be speakingat Cobden church this Tues 12th Mayat 7:30pm on Islamic influence in NZ.All welcome. Donation taken.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560 Email: [email protected] Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: [email protected] Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: [email protected] Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820 Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826 Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz


9:00am Wardens Meeting6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm Shashikant speaking at Cobden Church

Wed 13th 9:00am Supervision10:30am Bible Society Meeting7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group


Fri 15th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden7:00pm Youth Group at "The Shed"

Sat 16th 10:00am Bishop's Advisors Meeting10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 17th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Last Sunday's sungworship time at Cobdenas we made space forGod to speak into ourlives personally and

corporately was a powerful time. Therewere several words that spoke clearlyof God's love for us despite ourstruggles and of his desire to work inand through us to touch ourcommunities in the power of His Spirit,and not in our own strength. I lookforward to seeing how God will speakto us and through us in the future aswe work at becoming more attune tohis voice and will for our lives.Next Sunday will also be a sad day asit is Pam Honey's last Sunday with usfor the immediate future. Her andSteve leave shortly afterwards to go toAustralia to be near their boys andfamilies. It is hard to express howdeeply we will miss Pam.

ANGLICAN BOARD OF MISSIONSIt was encouraging and informative lastSunday to also see the Board ofMissions DVD which gave us a goodoverview of the Board's work and theway in which we as a Parish connect

with them financially and otherwise.We will be discussing at vestry how wemight make that connection moreactive and prominent.

WORD FOR TODAYThe Word for Today devotional forMay, June, July has arrived and copiesare at the back of each church. Pleasefeel free to take one and if you canplease drop a $1 or $2 into the plate tohelp cover the cost.

NEW LOCK - SEE TIMWe have installed a new combinationlock with a secret code to get into theCobden Church. If you are a personlike one of our church cleaners whoneeds to know the code then pleasering Tim who will give it to you. Onehelpful suggestion for remembering thecode was to input it into your cell phoneas a contact. e.g. Name=Church Code,Phone No.= xxxx (code). If you aregiven the code please never everdivulge it for obvious security reasonsbut also to protect our ability to claiminsurance.



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)

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3rd May Tim Mora

PRAYER FOR HEALINGJust a reminder for Cobden folk. Thereis always Ministry prayer for any needoffered during the sung worship. Justmove forward to the prayer team andthey will pray with you. However theteam is also available for prayer outthe back immediately after the service.They will wait 5-10min after the servicefinishes and then if no-one comes willjoin the rest of us. You can alsoapproach team members and ask forspecific prayer.

OPEN DOORS VISITOn Monday the 18th of May WayneCurham of Open Doors will bespeaking at the Cobden AnglicanChurch at 7:30pm. He will be speakingon the state of the persecuted church

in Islamic countries as secretbelievers. All welcome and an offeringwill be taken.

WOMEN'S AGLOWThursday 7th May at 77 Packers Quay(old St Andrew's) Women's Aglow willbe hosting Sista Jacqui a world classgospel singer. Meeting starts at7:30pm and an offering will be taken.





Wed 6th 11:30am Hospital Chapel Service7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group


Fri 8th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden7:00pm Youth Group at "The Shed"

Sat 9th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 10th All Day Mother's Day

9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service6:30pm The Way Youth Service

Tim Writes ��The AGM went verywell. The parish is ingood heart and holdingit's own financially andhas managed to do

some major property improvementsand maintenance over the last year.However as I said in my report wemust not rest on our laurels. We havein effect created a great platform fromwhich to launch from and this year wedo want to look carefully at how we canbe more intentional with regards tooutreach and discipleship. So watchthis space.

At the AGM we also informallyratified the decision of vestry not toproceed with using the vicarage as acommunity hub. This means when theNeale's vacate the property we will rentit out. Our vestry and wardens remainunchanged from last year apart fromPam Honey who came off vestry andVerna Scott who has come on. A warmwelcome to Verna as she takes up thisleadership role in the Parish.

SYMPATHYOur sympathy to Jessie Lord who losther husband Jack last week. Jack took

ill suddenly and sadly passed away.Please uphold Jessie and her family inyour prayers and thoughts.

WORD FOR TODAYThe Word for Today devotional forMay, June, July has arrived and copiesare at the back of each church. Pleasefeel free to take one and if you canplease drop a $1 or $2 into the plate tohelp cover the cost.

NEW LOCKWith Pam who held the church keymoving away we have decided toinstall a combination lock. We willadvise people who need to know of thecombination. Please keep it secret.

ANDRE RIEUThe Salvation Army invite the womenof our parish to join them on Tues 28thApril from 1pm at the Salvation ArmyHall. The entertainment will be a AndreRieu DVD and afternoon tea. The costis $2 and the proceeds will go a SriLankan village. Please RSVP to Sue at768-5045 or 768-6613 by 24th April.



Sunday 26th April 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Eric Holman

Readings: Eric Holman

Theme for 3rd May: War


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26th April Henk Stengs

DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP CONF.The Diocesan Leadership Conferencein Nelson was an excellent event withsome challenging and inspirationalspeakers on the topic of discipleship.

PLAYGROUNDOur new playground has arrived andwill be installed over the next fewweeks out the back of Cobden church.Our thanks to Anglican Care andTindall for help with funding grants.

OPEN DOORS VISITOn Monday the 18th of May WayneCurham of Open Doors will bespeaking at the Cobden Anglican

Church at 7:30pm. He will be speakingon the state of the persecuted churchin Islamic countries as secretbelievers. All welcome and an offeringwill be taken.

WOMEN'S AGLOWThursday 7th May at 77 Packers Quay(old St Andrew's) Women's Aglow willbe hosting Sista Jacqui a world classgospel singer. Meeting starts at7:30pm and an offering will be taken.

FRIENDSHIP KIDS RESTARTSFriendship Kids restarts this Tuesdayat 6:30pm at Shirley Smith's home, 49Monro St. All welcome.


What's On This Week!Mon 27th All Day Vicars Day off

All Day Term Two startsTues 28th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens Meeting12noon Ordination interview6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 29th 1:00pm House Blessing7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 30th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga12:30pm ACCT Meeting Nelson7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 1st 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden10:00am Regional Deanery Day in Greymouth7:00pm Youth Group at "The Shed"

Sat 2nd 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 3rd 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:30am Cobden Church Service6:30pm The Way Youth Service

Tim Writes ��This coming weekNicky and I will both beaway at the DiocesanLeadership Conference.Nicky will be presenting

a workshop on discipling young peopleand I will be there as a generalparticipant.

This coming Saturday isANZAC, a day we remember not somuch wa but rather the sacrifice thatso many made for our and othersfreedom. I would encourage you toattend the Dawn Parade at 7am onSaturday, the gates unveiling at 2pm atDixon Park and or the Blackball paradeat 11:30am.

Today we hold our AGM todiscuss how the Parish has gone overthe last year and to plan and preparefor the coming year. I would encourageall parishioners to attend and to lettheir voice be heard where necessary.

COGS PUBLIC MEETINGCOGS short for CommunityOrganisations Grants Scheme giveaway around about $230,000 eachyear to community groups on the Coastand on Fri 24th at 11:30am they get

the chance to report back to thecommunity on what they have doneand visa versa for groups to raise localissues. Anyone is welcome to attend.The Youth Project that employs Nickyis a recipient of COGS funding.

ANDRE RIEUThe Salvation Army ladies are invitingthe women of Cobden-Runanga parishto an afternoon's entertainment onTues 28th April from 1-3:30pm at theSalvation Army Hall. The entertainmentwill be a Andre Rieu DVD andafternoon tea. The cost is $2 and theproceeds will go a Sri Lankan village inHunasgiriya. Please RSVP to Sue at768-5045 (day) or 768-6613 (eve) by24th April.

EASTER CAMPEaster Camp went very well. Thenumbers we took were less than lastyear but that made for a more intimategroup that pulled together and becamecloser. The speakers were very goodand a number of the young peoplecame away challenged in their thinking.




Theme for this Sunday: Parable of the Sower

Readings: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 8:1-21

Theme for 26th April: War


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19th April Stewart Nimmo

THE WAY YOUTH SERVICEThis year the youth project launched a6:30pm youth service run out of theBaptist church on Sunday nights. Theservice has gone extremely well withusually around 25-30 people inattendance. The young people providelive music through their own band,occasional testimonies as well as agood challenging speaker. Pleasekeep the service in your prayers.

MARRIAGE COURSE Beginning May 6 at 7.30pm andcontinuing for 8 weeks, Holy TrinityChurch will host a teaching series to

enhance marriages. It is an opportunityfor you and your spouse to have someone-on-one time, enjoy some excellentteaching, and indulge in a yummydessert. The course comes from thesame group that does the Alphacourse. All discussions are betweenyou and your spouse only, so privacy iscompletely respected. Registration byApril 29th. Please ring Holy TrinityChurch (768-7508) to sign up. Cost is$20 per couple to cover materials.Cobden will be offering the course aswell in the future but in the short termhere is an opportunity for couples.


What's On This Week!Mon 20th All Day Vicars Day offTues 21st 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Diocesan Leadership Conference9:00am Wardens Meeting

Wed 22nd 9:00am Diocesan Leadership Conference10:00am Dixon House Communion7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 23rd 9:00am Diocesan Leadership Conference7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 24th 11:30am COGS Public MeetingSat 25th All Day ANZAC Day

7:00am Dawn Parade10:30am Music Group Practice11:30am ANZAC Parade Blackball2:00pm Wedding

Sun 26th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service6:30pm The Way Youth Service

Tim Writes ��Our thoughts andprayers are with EilyPike who lost BarriePike a very dearnephew and with

Amanda and David, Raquel and Mark,Barrie's children. We are all saddenedby Barrie's death and wish life couldhave been easier for him over the lastfew years.I have been very encouraged by thenumber of people who have expressedto me how they have been quitetouched and moved by the MaundyThursday and Good Friday services wehave held. Being reflective styleservices how much you get from themdepends to a large degree on howmuch you put in; on the way in whichyou approach the service and openyourself up to the possibility of Godmeeting with you in a special way. Thecomments I have received tell me thatwe have a congregation of people ofmature and deep faith, a congregationthrough whom God can do much.

JERUSALEM & MID. EAST APPEALEnclosed is an envelope for the LentGood Friday appeal for the work in this

area through the Anglican MissionsBoard. This may be placed in the plateduring Holy Week, Easter Services. Ifyou put your envelope number onthese appeal envelopes it will berecorded against your giving.

AGM AND SERVICE TIMES!!!As the AGM will take time we will havejust one service on this coming Sundayat Cobden at 10am. I would encouragefolk from the other services to come inand join together for that service and tostay on for the AGM which will start at12noon.





Theme for this Sunday: Easter Sunday

Readings: Gen 3:1-15, Matt 28:1-20

Theme for 19th April: Parable of the Sower

Readings: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 8:1-21

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19th April Stewart Nimmo

AGM REPORTSFor all those involved in areas ofministry like the Sharing Shed,warden's, vicar, Sunday School, Biblein Schools etc. Please start puttingtogether your reports for the AGM.

MAORI NEW TESTAMENTThe Diocese have donated us a copyof a bi-lingual Maori New Testamentand it is in our library for anyone whomight like to have a look or borrow it.

VICAR'S VARIOUS ROLESSometimes people ask me whatexactly does a vicar do. Well today therole is incredibly varied and so Ithought I might just share a little on thediverse nature of the role. For exampleover Easter and the week following Ihave or will have planned, put together

and run six church services, taken afuneral and a wedding. Performed ablessing at a new Kiwi creche, takenan AGM, counselled a number of folk,interviewed for the Bishop two couplesapplying for ordination, applied for afunding grant, attended a Lion'sbreakfast, a Minister's Assoc meeting,helped with sound at a schoolproduction, clinically supervised aminister, done loads of admin, pickedup donated goods, done propertymaintenance, met with a charitabletrust and other folk regarding variousmatters, done a short overnight trampwith my children and more. So thereyou go, a snapshot of the vicar's job. Ihave to say though that although it isan incredibly diverse role it is also oneI find incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.



9:00am Wardens Meeting7:30pm AAW Meeting


Thurs 16th 12noon Minister's Association Meeting7:30pm Cobden vestry Meeting7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 17th 3:00pm Ordination interviewSat 18th 10:30am Music Group Practice

2:00pm WeddingSun 19th 10:00am Combined Church Service

12noon Annual General Meeting5:30pm Ordination interview

Tim Writes ��Easter is but one weekaway and it really feelslike it has come aroundfast. As usual we areoffering our normal

range of services to help you journeythrough the Easter period from thetension filled and sad time of MaundayThursday through to the joy of EasterSunday. Once again can I encourageyou to make use of these services tohelp you make Easter the meaningfuland significant occasion it is.

JERUSALEM & MID. EAST APPEALEnclosed is an envelope for the LentGood Friday appeal for the work in thisarea through the Anglican MissionsBoard. This may be placed in the plateduring Holy Week, Easter Services. Ifyou put your envelope number onthese appeal envelopes it will berecorded against your giving.

AGM AND NOMINATIONSThe AGM will be on the 19th of Aprilimmediately after the 10:30am serviceat Cobden. We will have a quick cuppaand then reconvene for ourdiscussions. Those presenting reports

like the wardens and ministry teamleaders will need to get busy soon.Also we are looking for nominations forvestry members and people's warden.A key item of business at the meetingthis year will be looking at what we dowith the vicarage for the future. Onepossibility is a community hub.

ELECTORAL ROLLIn order to be able to vote at the AGMor stand for office you must be on theelectoral roll. A copy is at the back ofeach church. If you are not on italready but would like to be and meetthe requirements then the forms aresitting at the back of the church. Can Iencourage everyone to think seriouslyabout signing this form. It sayssomething about your commitment tothis church as your spiritual home.

AGM REPORTSFor all those involved in areas ofministry like the Sharing Shed,warden's, vicar, Sunday School, Biblein Schools etc. Please start puttingtogether your reports for the AGM.




Theme for this Sunday: Palm Sunday

Readings: Zech 9:8-10, Matt 21:1-17

Theme for 12th April: Easter Sunday

Readings: :Gen 3:1-15, Matt 28:1-20

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5th April Tim Mora

EASTER SERVICESListed below are our Easter servicesfor the coming week.9th April - 7:30pm Maundy Thursday 10th April - 9am Good Friday Runanga10th April - 10:30am Good Friday Cob12th April - 9am Easter Sun. Runanga12th April - 10:30am Easter Sun. Cob12th April - 7pm Easter Sun. Blackball

ANDRE RIEUThe Salvation Army ladies are invitingthe women of Cobden-Runanga parishto an afternoon's entertainment onTues 28th April from 1-3:30pm at theSalvation Army Hall. The entertainmentwill be a Andre Rieu DVD andafternoon tea. The cost is $2 and theproceeds will go a Sri Lankan village inHunasgiriya. Please RSVP to Sue at

768-5045 (day) or 768-6613 (eve) by24th April.

MAORI NEW TESTAMENTThe Diocese have donated us a copyof a bi-lingual Maori New Testamentand it is in our library for anyone whomight like to have a look or borrow it.

NEALE'SHoly Trinity have generously agreed tocover the rent of our vicarage for threemonths for the Neale's as theycontinue to explore what their futuremay be. Please keep them in yourprayers over this time.

DAYLIGHT SAVING 5th APRIL Daylight Saving finishes. I hope youhave put your clocks back 1 hour lastnight.



9:00am Wardens MeetingWed 8th 9:00am Supervision

7:00pm Shirley Smith's Home Group7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group

Thurs 9th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga7:30pm Maundy Thursday service

Fri 10th 9:00am Good Friday Runanga10:30am Good Friday Cobden

Sat 11th 10:30am Music Group Practice2:00pm Wedding

Sun 12th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service7:00pm Blackball Easter Service

Tim Writes ��As most of you realiseNicky and I live at 186Main South Rd inKaroro where we alsolook after "The Shed"

and run the youth project. This meansthat our vicarage is in effect surplus torequirements. Currently we make itavailable to the Neale family as astraight swap with Holy Trinity for useof 186 Main South Rd. Eventually thisarrangement will cease and we willhave to arrange for the property to berented. One possibility that has beenput to us for consideration is toconsider making the property availableto a trust which would use the propertyas a community hub for socialservices. There is obviously a lotinvolved in this ranging from resourceconsents, Diocesan approval, parishapproval, a memorandum ofunderstanding about what can and cannot go on, our ability to put it back intouse as a vicarage as required, ourmembership on the trust, how it relatesto the parish and so on. So much infact that it would probably not takeplace before the end of this year but it

is something for folks to talk and prayabout with each other as we consider ifthis the direction that God may betaking us. Please feel free to talk tovestry members, wardens or the vicarat any stage.

JERUSALEM & MID. EAST APPEALEnclosed is an envelope for the LentGood Friday appeal for the work in thisarea through the Anglican MissionsBoard. This may be place in the plateduring Holy Week, Easter Services. Ifyou put your envelope number onthese appeal envelopes it will berecorded against your giving.

THE WAY YOUTH SERVICE, CAFE

STYLE @ NEW LIFE THIS SUN That's right the way youth service isdoing something different this week,we're having a relaxed cafe styleservice this Sun. We're meeting at theNew Life Church on Shakespeare St@ 6.30pm. It's gonna be great, I'mpretty excited. Donuts and hotchocolate will be on the menu thisweek. Bring a friend.



Sunday 29th March 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Wayne Lorimer

Readings: 1 Sam 17:38-49, Exodus 27:9-19

Theme for 5th April: Palm Sunday

Readings: Zech 9:8-10, Matt 21:1-17

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15th March E Holman

LIBRARIANThank you to Juulian for taking on therole of librarian for Kath in the shortterm. Much appreciated Juulian.


ST THOMAS' HALL PAINTINGAt last we have finished painting thehall at Runanga. Through the efforts ofTim, various PD workers, Jason andfinally Mobile Missions Maintenance

who completed the roof last week, it isnow all done and looks fantastic.

PLAYGROUNDWe have been awarded $4,000through Anglican Care with another$1500 from our Sharing Shed Fundswe have purchased a playground forthe back of the Cobden church. It willarrive in April and be installed fairlypromptly.

DAYLIGHT SAVING 5th APRIL Daylight Saving Finishes put clockback 1 hour from 3am to 2am on Sun5th April. An extra hour in bed!

SHARING SHEDThe Sharing Shed have had a goodyear so far with around $4,500 raised.Well done team! $1,500 of this is goingtowards the new playground and muchof the rest may help with drainage.


What's On This Week!Mon 30th All Day Vicars Day offTues 31st 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting


Wed 1st 7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group7:30pm Shirley Smith's Home Group

Thurs 2nd 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 3rd 9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 4th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 5th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Life seems often tocome in stages. Birth,schooling, work,marriage, children andnow for Nicky and I the

leaving home of children and the deathof our last grandparent. At each stageyou face things you never had tobefore and yet strangely, like most Isuspect, we feel prepared and up tothe task because of previous lifeexperience and the knowledge thatprayer and faith undergirds much ofwhat we do. However the one thingthat does filter into your consciousthought more often as you get older isyour own mortality, the shortness of thetime remaining and the need to use itwell and wisely. It's not that as aChristian I fear death, in some respectsI look forward to the life to come, but inhaving said that there is the implicit acknowledgement that it will be thefinal stage and it heightens the need tomake the most of what remains of thislife. Paul said something similar in Philippians "For to me, to live is Christand to die is gain. If I am to go on livingin the body, this will mean fruitful

labour for me." So I feel increasinglycompelled to ensure I use the timeremaining wisely, on what reallymatters.

AGM AND NOMINATIONSThe AGM will be on the 19th of Aprilimmediately after the 10:30am serviceat Cobden. We will have a quick cuppaand then reconvene for ourdiscussions. Those presenting reportslike the wardens and ministry teamleaders will need to get busy soon.Also we are looking for nominations forvestry members and people's warden.

ELECTORAL ROLLIn order to be able to vote at the AGMor stand for office you must be on theelectoral roll. A copy is at the back ofeach church. If you are not on italready but would like to be and meetthe requirements then the forms aresitting at the back of the church. Can Iencourage everyone to think seriouslyabout signing this form. It sayssomething about your commitment tothis church as your spiritual home.



Sunday 22nd March 2009

Theme for this Sunday: The Sinful Woman

Readings: Gen 18;1-8, Luke 7:36-50

Theme for 29th March: Wayne Lorimer

Readings: Wayne Lorimer

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15th March E Holman

LIBRARIANKath Christians is temporarily unable tosee to the library so we're looking forsomeone to take-over for a shortperiod. There are some books toshelve and if really keen an opportunityto arrange the books by category andalphabetically. See Tim if interested.

BISHOPDALE COLLEGE NEWSThe latest Bishopdale Collegenewsletter is sitting at the back of eachchurch.

FRIENDSHIPS KIDSStarted its 2009 year on TUESDAY17th. MARCH. This year ourprogramme will commence at 6:30pm.Finishing at 7:45pm. We had arewarding time last year and the

children were a pleasure to teach. Welook forward to having them back foranother year.

FUNERALNicky's grandmother's funeral wentwell and was a fitting tribute to her life.For me it was an honour to be able totake it. As a family Nicky and I onceagain want to thank everyone for allthe expressions of sympathy andsupport we have received.

ANNIVERSARY PICNICOur picnic co-incides with thedeconsecration of the of old Cobdenchurch on the 16th of March 50 yearsago by Vicar, Rev LK Dentith. ThisSunday is the closest to the dedicationand opening of the current Church.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 23rd All Day Vicars Day offTues 24th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens Meeting6:00pm Music Group tea6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 25th 10:00am Dixon House Communion11:30am Hospital Chapel Service7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group7:30pm Shirley Smith's Home Group

Thurs 26th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 27th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed



Tim Writes ��I want to thankeveryone for yourexpressions of supportto Nicky and I regardingher Grandmother's

recent illness and passing away.Esther passed away on Sunday about30min after we had left for home. In theend I felt we made the right decision togo over and to spend that time withher. Nicky got to stay the whole nightand from the moment we arrived shewas more settled and peaceful and didnot require morphine again. It was likeshe was waiting for us and when weleft it was time for her to let go as well.The funeral was on Thursday and Iwas blessed to be able to take it.Thank you once again for your prayers.We have felt strongly supported by theParish and all you have done has beenmuch appreciated.

AGM AND NOMINATIONSThe AGM will be on the 19th of Aprilimmediately after the 10:30am serviceat Cobden. We will have a quick cuppaand then reconvene for our

discussions. Those presenting reportslike the wardens and ministry teamleaders will need to get busy soon.Also we are looking for nominations forvestry members and people's warden.

TAX REBATES AND GIVINGLast year the Govt changed the taxrebates on charitable donations.Previously you could claim a 1/3 ofwhat you gave up to a maximum of$630. Any giving above $1890 was noteligible for a rebate. The Govt realisinghow a cap on rebateable giving couldlimit giving to charity decided to doaway it altogether to encourage peopleto give more. So now you can claim a1/3 back no matter how much you give.Give $10,000 and you can get $3,333back instead of just $630. The newrules came into effect last year andpeople will already be benefiting fromthis, but to do so you need to be on theparish envelope system. See Tim if youwould like more info on this matter.




Theme for this Sunday: Christ, The Wisdom Of God (Runanga)

Eric Holman (Cobden)

Readings: Ex 20:1-17, 1 Cor 1:22-25, John 2:13-25 (Runanga)


Theme for 22nd March: The Sinful Woman

Readings: Gen 18:1-8, Luke 7:36-50

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15th March E Holman

LIBRARIANKath Christians is temporarily unable tosee to the library so we're looking forsomeone to take-over for a shortperiod. There are some books toshelve and if really keen an opportunityto arrange the books by category andalphabetically. See Tim if interested.

BOARD REQUIRED Benedikt Lang is a 17 year old GermanCatholic student needing board fromJuly til the end of the year inGreymouth. He speaks English. Hishobbies are many and varied. He alsoworks at setting up sound equipmentand plays the keyboard. He describeshimself as honest, reliable,humourous, polite and uncomplicated.Within his church he works with youth

and guides others in preparation forconfirmation and designs activities foryounger children. A Non Smokingenvironment required and will bereimbursed at $180/week. Anyoneinterested contact Deb PedersenGould 0210497749 or 7625609 asap.

FRIENDSHIPS KIDSStarts its 2009 year on TUESDAY17th. MARCH. This year ourprogramme will commence at 6:30pm.Finishing at 7:45pm. We had arewarding time last year and thechildren were a pleasure to teach. Welook forward to having them back foranother year.

PARISH PICNICNext weekend the 22nd at LakeMahinapua after church.



9:00am Wardens Meeting6:30pm Friendship Kids starts

Wed 18th 7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group7:30pm Shirley Smith's Home Group gets underway

Thurs 19th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga12noon Ministers Association Meeting7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 20th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 21st 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 22nd 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Welcome to BishopRichard and Hilary atthe Cobden service thismorning. It is a realpleasure to have you

with us, and preaching, during yourepic journey.

AGM AND NOMINATIONSThe AGM is coming up on the 19th ofApril and will occur immediately afterthe 10:30am service at Cobden. Wewill have a quick cuppa and thenreconvene for our discussions. Thosepresenting reports like the wardensand ministry team leaders will need toget busy soon. Also we are looking fornominations for vestry members,parish nominators and people'swarden.

MARAE VISIT 28-29th MarchHoly Trinity are arranging anotherMarae visit to Bruce Bay. It will a veryworthwhile experience for thosewanting to understand and learn more

about Maori culture, language andtraditions. The cost is $40/adult,$22/high school youth and $18 primary.Travel will be on top of that. I will begoing and have room in my car at notravel cost for 3-4 others. If you wouldlike to know more or to come yourselfthen see me this Sunday as they haveextended the cut off date.

ELECTORAL ROLLIn order to be able to vote at the AGMor stand for office you must be on theelectoral roll by the 19th of March. Acopy is at the back of each church. Ifyou are not on it already but would liketo be and meet the requirements thenthe forms are sitting at the back of thechurch. Can I encourage everyone tothink seriously about signing this form.It says something about yourcommitment to this church as yourspiritual home.




Theme for this Sunday: God's Gift to us His Son (Runanga)

Bishop Richard (Cobden)

Readings: God's Gift to us His Son (Runanga)


Theme for 15th March: Christ, The Wisdom Of God (Runanga)


Readings: Ex 20:1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Cor 1:22-25, John 2:13-25 (Runanga) Eric Holman (Cobden)

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8th March T Mora

BOARD REQUIRED Benedikt Lang is a 17 year old GermanCatholic student needing board fromJuly til the end of the year inGreymouth. He speaks English. Hishobbies are volleyball, swimming,tramping, photography, movies,meeting new people and reading. Healso works at setting up soundequipment and plays the keyboard. Hedescribes himself as honest, reliable,humourous, polite and uncomplicated.Within his church he works with youthand guides others in preparation forconfirmation and designs activities foryounger children. A Non Smokingenvironment required and will bereimbursed at $180/week. Anyoneinterested contact Deb PedersenGould 0210497749 or 7625609 asap.

PIZZA DAYThe Pizza Day was a great successwith some divine help in sourcing

cheaper ingredients. The result wasjust over 600 sold and $1000 raised.Well done to all those involved.

RUGBYWe watch it and enjoy it and now youcan play it. Blaketown Rugby seniorsare looking for new players thisseason. If you or anyone you knowmight be interested get them to textMike at 021 032 9959.

CHURCH SIGNFinally, just in time for the Bishop, wehave our new sign.

TRUSTPOWER AWARDSTim and Nicky are away up inPalmerston North for the NationalTrustpower Community Awards. It willbe a bit of a break for them but also awonderful chance to represent thedistrict. Pray that they enjoythemselves and do a good job ofpresenting.



9:00am Wardens Meeting7:30pm Cobden AAW

Wed 11th 7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group starts upThurs 12th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga

7:30pm Parish Prayer MeetingFri 13th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden

7:00pm Youth Group @ The ShedSat 14th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 15th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��The Bishop is due toarrive in our patch onFriday. Personally I amlooking forward to a bitof a ramble with the

Bish' and I hope there will be others tojoin us. Richard will also speak at theCobden service at 10:30am on Sundayto which the whole parish is invited.There will not be a Blackball servicethat week.

NEW YOUTH SERVICECome to "THE WAY" To find a betterway. This Sun we begin our new youthservice called "The Way". Meeting at6.30pm @ the Baptist Church, withdonuts and coke. We believe that Godhas an alternative life plan, to the oneour culture is following. That he hasanswers to important life questions andthat if we follow him, we will ultimatelyfind a better way. We also want to builda strong supportive Christian youthcommunity, that worships, asksquestions and has fun together. Thelast Sun of every month will be a social

MARAE VISIT 28-29th MarchHoly Trinity are arranging anotherMarae visit to Bruce Bay. It will a veryworthwhile experience for thosewanting to understand and learn moreabout Maori culture, language andtraditions. The cost is $40/adult,$22/high school youth and $18 primary.Travel will be on top of that. I will begoing and have room in my car at notravel cost for 3-4 others. If you wouldlike to know more or to come yourselfthen see me this Sunday as we have toindicate numbers by Tuesday.

BISHOP'S BLOGThe Bishop has begun his walk and asI write this is making his way over theTakaka Hill. Please pray for physicalresiliency and that God would bless hiseffort. You can keep track of his effortsin an online blog (Journal) at thefollowing internet link.http://bishoprichard.wordpress.com



Sunday 1st March 2009

Theme for this Sunday: John the Baptist

Readings: Mal 3:1-5, Luke 7:23-35

Theme for 8th March: God's Gift to us His Son (Runanga)


Readings: Gen 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18, Psalm 116, Rom 8:31-34 Mark 9:2-10 (Runanga)


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1st March H Stengs

SIGN UP FOR BISHOP'S WALKLast chance to sign up for the Bishop'swalk. At the back of each church areforms and a map for signing up to walkpart of the way with the Bishop on Mar.6th & 7th when he walks fromPunakaiki to Greigs and then toGreymouth. People are welcome towalk with him for part or all of thatdistance. We will be arrangingtransport to and from the variouspoints on both Friday and Saturday.Please read the instructions and thenfill in the form if that's what you wouldlike to do.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICEThe annual ecumenical World Day ofPrayer will be hosted this year at HolyTrinity Church (193 Tainui St.) thisFriday, March 6th, at 7pm. This yearthe service has been prepared by theWomen of Papua New Guinea. A

collection will be taken and supper willbe served after the service. All arewelcome.

BISHOPDALE HANDBOOKFor those interested in the work of theCollege and the courses they areoffering we have a few copies of theirlatest handbook at the rear of church.

CHURCH SIGNProgress is often slow but sure andsteady. Our new church sign forCobden has been printed and will beput in place next week.

NEW COBDEN ROSTERThe new Cobden roster for March toMay is now out at the back of church.You can also view it online athttp://cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz/roster.pdf


What's On This Week!Mon 2nd All Day Vicars Day offTues 3rd 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens MeetingWed 4th 7:30pm Lorimer's Home Group starts upThurs 5th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga

7:30pm Parish Prayer MeetingFri 6th 6:30am Bishop's Walk starts

9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 7th 7:00am Bishop's Walk starts10:30am Music Group Practice


Tim Writes ��It would sometimesseem that Christianitymainly expresses itselfthrough the written andspoken word and yet

there is a rich Christian heritage in thearts as we caught a glimpse of withWayne Lorimer's message a fewweeks ago. Indeed the picture ofcreation in Genesis and many of thePsalms would tell us that the truthabout God can come in many creativeshapes and forms. In recent yearsthere has been a resurgence ofinterest in the arts from a Christianperspective especially with the adventof new forms of media andtechnologies. Here in NZ a trust hasbeen formed called the Chrysalis Trustto inspire, resource and networktogether artists and all those interestedin expressing faith through the arts. Iwould encourage anyone who has aninterest in this area to take a look atwww.csartspace.org.nz orwww.cs.org.nz. There are also somebrochures at the back of church.

SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS

At the picnic there will be a briefmeeting to discuss Sunday School.

ASH WEDNESDAYAsh Wednesday marks the beginningof 40 days of lent as we prepare forEaster. To this end there will be anecumenical Ash Wednesday Servicethis Wednesday (Feb 25th) at 12 noonat Holy Trinity Anglican Church. All arewelcome.

NEW COBDEN ROSTERThe new Cobden roster for March toMay is now out at the back of church.You can also view it online athttp://cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz/roster.pdf

BISHOP'S BLOGThe Bishop has begun his walk and asI write this is making his way over theTakaka Hill. Please pray for physicalresiliency and that God would bless hiseffort. You can keep track of his effortsin an online blog (Journal) at thefollowing internet link.http://bishoprichard.wordpress.com



Sunday 22nd February 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Signs and Wonders

Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, Luke 7:11-22

Theme for 1st March: John the Baptist

Readings: Mal 3:1-5, Luke 7:23-35

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22nd Feb S. Nimmo

SIGN UP FOR BISHOP'S WALKAt the back of each church are formsand a map for signing up to walk partof the way with the Bishop on Mar. 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreigs and then to Greymouth. Peopleare welcome to walk with him for partor all of that distance. We will bearranging transport to and from thevarious points on both Friday andSaturday. Please read the instructionsand then fill in the form if that's whatyou would like to do.

ECUMENICAL PRAYER MEETINGSCome join with Christians from variouschurches to pray for our community.Currently we have two regularopportunities to join together. Weeklyfrom 7-7.30am during term time in theHoly Trinity Chapel each Tuesday, and

monthly from noon-12.30pm on thethird Thursday of the month just beforethe Ministers Association meeting. Thevenue will vary from month-to-monthand will be advised in the newsletter.This month (Thursday, Feb 19th) themeeting will be held at the Holy TrinityParish Centre, 201 Tainui St. Allwelcome.

BISHOPDALE HANDBOOKFor those interested in the work of theCollege and the courses they areoffering we have a few copies of theirlatest handbook at the rear of church.

LENT STUDY GUIDETo coincide with the Bishop's walk theDiocese has prepared a Lenten Studyguide. There a few copies at the backof each church.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 23rd All Day Vicars Day offTues 24th 7:00am Ecumenical Prayer Meeting

9:00am Wardens MeetingWed 25th 10:00am Dixon House Communion

12noon Ash Wednesday service at Holy TrinityThurs 26th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Runanga

7:30pm Parish Prayer MeetingFri 27th 9:00am Bible in Schools at Cobden

11:00am Regional Deanery day7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 28th 10:00am Paintball YG10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 1st Mar 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am No to Family Violence picnic Dixon Park10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��On Thursday I attendedthe ordinations of fournew priests in ourDiocese and in chattingafterwards discovered

that the number of enrolments forBishopdale Theological College hasexceeded the planned expectations.Both these items are a real source ofencouragement for the future of thechurch as we work towards makingsure we have leadership for the future.

PARISH PICNIC SUN 22nd FEB.

Next Sunday we will head straight outafter church to Lake Mahinapua forlunch, swimming and kayaks. Pleasebring togs, lunch and energy. Tim willbring a BBQ for those who have meatthey would like to cook. We will alsohave heaps of lifejackets for those whowant to go for a ride on kayaks orpossibly Rob's boat.

ECUMENICAL PRAYER MEETINGSCome join with Christians from variouschurches to pray for our community.Currently we have two regularopportunities to join together. Weekly

from 7-7.30am during term time in theHoly Trinity Chapel each Tuesday, andmonthly from noon-12.30pm on thethird Thursday of the month just beforethe Ministers Association meeting. Thevenue will vary from month-to-monthand will be advised in the newsletter.This month (Thursday, Feb 19th) themeeting will be held at the Holy TrinityParish Centre, 201 Tainui St. Allwelcome.

NEW ARRIVALCongratulations to Alice Noble as shebecomes a great grandmother of nowfour children. Raine safely deliveredKate Taylor Rasala, born 12.28 am 7thFeb. - all well.

WOMEN'S AGLOWWomen's Aglow is starting back up thiscoming Thursday the 19th of Feb at7:30pm. The meeting will be at "TheRiver", 77 Packers Quay, Blaketownwith guest speaker Dianna Ingle thefield rep for the South Island. There willbe a supper to follow. Contact Melany762 6025 for more info.



Sunday 15th February 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Amazing Faith

Readings: Hebrews 11:1-12, Luke 7:1-10

Theme for 22nd February: Signs and Wonders


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15th Feb Eric Holman

SIGN UP FOR BISHOP'S WALKAt the back of each church are formsand a map for signing up to walk partof the way with the Bishop on Mar. 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreigs and then to Greymouth. Peopleare welcome to walk with him for partor all of that distance. We will bearranging transport to and from thevarious points on both Friday andSaturday. Please read the instructionsand then fill in the form if that's whatyou would like to do.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcels.These are for families both inside andoutside the church who are in need. Ifyou know of someone in that situation

then please get in touch with the vicaror one of the wardens for permission touplift a box or two.

MENZ BREAKFAST - 21st FebThere is a Menz breakfast on the 21stFebruary. It'll be in the usual place ofHoly Trinity Church's Lounge at7:30am. The cost is $7. Please adviseSteve Neale if you are coming forcatering purposes on 768-7844. Theywill be picking a steering committee.

PIZZA DAY ON 21st FEBRUARYThe first Pizza Day of the year iscoming up soon. so start thinkingabout orders and regular customers.The date will be confirmed in nextweeks newsletter.



9:00am Wardens Meeting10:30am Youth Transition Service meeting6:30pm Friendship Kids

Thurs 19th 12noon Ecumenical Prayer meeting @ Holy Trinity12:30pm Ministers Association Meeting7:30pm Women's Aglow Meeting7:30pm Vestry Meeting7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting

Fri 20th 7:00pm Youth Group @ The ShedSat 21st 7:30am Menz Breakfast

8:30am Pizza Day2:30pm Music Group Practice

Sun 22nd 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��It's incredible howquickly the year beginsto move. Already I amlooking at March tryingto find free weekends

for various activities. I need to makesure I stick to my own advice ofprioritising and balancing time thisyear. Rebekah is well and truly settledinto her flat in wellington. Her addressfor those who might want to write is F5,39 Boulcott St, Wellington Central. Sheis literally a 5min walk from everythingin the city centre. Her flat is on the 12thfloor and she gets great views of thecity. The four days I spent with herwere important as not only do I havepeace of mind about her coping but Ithink she does as well. We worked outbuses, budgeting, got her learner'slicense, got a library card, applied forpart time jobs, thought about churches,menu's and more. It was a busy butspecial time and I came away feelingthat she's going to be okay. Phew.We'll keep in touch of course via email,skype video conferencing, texting and

via the Freedom Plan on her cellphone. Ahh the wonders of technology.

PARISH PICNIC SUN 22nd FEB.

Straight after church on the 22nd andout to Lake Mahinapua for lunch,swimming and kayaks.

CARD AND CRAFT DAYSat 14th Feb 10:30am till 3pm at theUniting Church Hall, cost $10. Pleasebring your own cutting board, pencil,rubber, and craft knife. If you can't, wedo have some available. This year wewant to have a fun time so we havedecided that we will go back to basics.You will receive packs again and youwill only make four cards. This will giveyou time to finish the card completely.These will be easy cards to make.

AAW at "THE SHED" The first AAW meeting of the year willbe at "The Shed" next Tuesday at6:30pm. It will be a BBQ so pleasebring meat and a salad. Nicky willprovide dessert.



Sunday 8th February 2009

Theme for this Sunday: No One is Perfect (Runanga)


Readings: Genesis 3:1-8, Mark 7:14-23 (Runanga)


Theme for 15th February: Amazing Faith

Readings: Hebrews 11:1-12, Luke 7:1-10

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8th Feb Tim Mora

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreigs and then to Greymouth. Peopleare welcome to walk with him for partor all of that distance. We will bearranging transport to and from Punakaiki on the Friday and fromGreigs on the Saturday for folk whowant to walk some or all of thedistance with the Bishop. Please ringme if that's what you would like to do.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcels.These are for families both inside andoutside the church who are in need. Ifyou know of someone in that situationthen please get in touch with the vicar

or one of the wardens for permission touplift a box or two.



GAZA APPEALThank you to all those who contributedto the Gaza Appeal to support the workof the Anglican Hospital in the Gazastrip. We will be sending a cheque tothe Board of Missions this week.


What's On This Week!Mon 9th All Day Vicars Day offTues 10th 9:00am Wardens Meeting

6:30pm AAW at "The Shed."Thurs 12th 9:00am Regional Deans Meeting Nelson

7:30pm Michael Treston's OrdinationFri 13th 7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

11:00am Waitangi day PicnicSat 14th All Day Valentines Day


10:30am Cobden Church Service2:00pm Cell Group BBQ Nelson Creek

Tim Writes ��Well it's upon me. Thefirst of our children isabout to leave home.How do I feel I askmyself. Well I have very

mixed emotions. I feel glad for her asshe moves into independence andadulthood and begins to follow herheart and passion. I feel proud of whoshe is and what she has already begunto achieve. I feel sad because she isleaving and I will miss her. I feel afraidbecause I am no longer there toprotect or guide her and it's a big badworld and I hope she will be all right. Iworry too that her faith may comeunder pressure from new friends andpeer groups and fall by the wayside. Sowhat can I do I ask myself. And theanswer I get is not much. I can prayand I will, but in the end I just have totrust that the job we have done so farhas established strong enoughprinciples and character to keep hersafe and to allow her to build her lifeupon a solid foundation. All I can say isthat it's tough being a parent. However

I also want to offer a big thank you tothe Christian community and to all herein Greymouth who have investedsomething of themselves in theforming of Rebekah.

CARD AND CRAFT DAYSat 14th Feb 10:30am till 3pm at theUniting Church Hall, cost $10. Pleasebring your own cutting board, pencil,rubber, and craft knife. If you can't, wedo have some available. This year wewant to have a fun time so we havedecided that we will go back to basics.You will receive packs again and youwill only make four cards. This will giveyou time to finish the card completely.These will be easy cards to make.

GOLDEN WEDDING We offer our congratulation and bestwishes to Anne & George Teasdalewho were married at S. Thomas'Runanga 50 years Saturday week ago.God Bless you both.



Sunday 1st February 2009

Theme for this Sunday: Strong Foundations

Readings: Psalm 1, Luke 6:46-49

Theme for 8th February: No One is Perfect (Runanga)


Readings: Genesis 3:1-8, Mark 7:14-23 (Runanga)


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1st Feb Henk Stengs

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreigs and then to Greymouth. Peopleare welcome to walk with him for partor all of that distance. We will bearranging transport to and from Punakaiki on the Friday and fromGreigs on the Saturday for folk whowant to walk some or all of thedistance with the Bishop. Please ringme if that's what you would like to do.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcels.These are for families both inside andoutside the church who are in need. Ifyou know of someone in that situationthen please get in touch with the vicar

or one of the wardens for permission touplift a box or two.



THANKSGIVING SERVICEWelcome to Helen and Simon Taylorand their daughter Polly who is havinga Thanksgiving Service to celebrateher birth and life at Cobden church thismorning.


What's On This Week!Mon 2nd All Day Vicars Day off

All Day High School starts this weekTues 3rd 9:00am Wardens MeetingWed 4th 10:00am Dixon House CommunionThurs 5th 7:30pm Wedding rehearsalFri 6th All Day Waitangi Day

11:00am Waitangi day PicnicSat 7th 10:30am Music Group Practice

3:00pm WeddingSun 8th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��I once read a bookcalled "BlessedGrieving" by JoanGuntzelman which wasa book of services,

meditations and stories to help peoplecope with loss. The book recognisedthat grief occurs with every loss in life,not just death, and helped people tocome to terms with it. One key loss wehave to face in life is ageing, as webecome less physically able, moreconfused, dependant on others and soon. It is a real loss and is to be grievedover like any other as we seek to cometo terms with it. I would recommend thebook to you and especially to any youknow who are struggling with ageing orother kinds of loss.

REBEKAH'S LAST SUNDAYRebekah Mora will be leaving afterChurch next Sunday to go toWellington. Many have enjoyed havingher amongst us in the singing groupand in other ways over the last fewyears, and the Wardens decided it

would be nice to give her a going awaygift from the parish in the form of a pairof suitcases. If you would like to contribute to this gift then please giveyour contribution to Nancy Holman whois arranging it or to the vicar.

COBDEN CHURCH GARDENWe need someone who likes gardensto tidy up the garden between the Arkand the Cobden Church. See the Vicar.

WORD FOR TODAYThe next issue of Word for Today is atthe back of church. It costs us $1/copyso if you wan to contribute towards thematerial just drop an extra $1 or 2 intothe plate on Sunday.

BBQ NEXT WEEKNext week at Cobden there will be ashared meal. It will also be a BBQ withus supplying the sausages. So bringalong some salads, drinks or othermeat to share. A donation towards thesausages would also be appreciated.



Sunday 25th January 2009

Theme for this Sunday: The Lord who Teaches us His Ways (Runanga)

Great Moments in Christian Art - I (Cobden)

Readings: Jonah 3:1-5. 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 (Runanga)

Exodus 35:30-36:3, Mark 12:38-13:2 (Cobden)

Theme for 1st February: Strong Foundations

Readings: Psalm 1, Luke 6:46-49

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25th Jan Stewart Nimmo

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreigs and then to Greymouth. Peopleare welcome to walk with him for partor all of that distance. We will bearranging transport to and from Punakaiki on the Friday and fromGreigs on the Saturday for folk whowant to walk some or all of thedistance with the Bishop. Pleaseadvise me if that's what you would liketo do.

FREE HEALTH CHECKS THIS WEEKWant a check up health wise,cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. then popin to the Waka Clinics run by Rata TeAwhina. Miners Hall Runanga 29thJan, 10:30am-12:30pm and1pm-3:30pm, Cobden Fire station 27thJan, 10am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:30pmand Dunollie, St John's Hall 28th Jan,

10:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:30pm.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcels.These are for families both inside andoutside the church who are in need. Ifyou know of someone in that situationthen please get in touch with the vicaror one of the wardens for permission touplift a box or two.


PIZZA DAYThe first Pizza Day of the year iscoming up soon. so start thinkingabout orders and regular customers.The date will be confirmed in nextweeks newsletter.

THANKSGIVING SERVICENext Sunday will also be aThanksgiving Service for the birth ofbaby Polly Taylor at Cobden church.


What's On This Week!Mon 26th All Day Vicars Day offTues 27th 9:00am Wardens MeetingWed 28th 10:00am Dixon House CommunionFri 30th 6pm Wedding rehearsalSat 31st 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 1st 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Why is it that you oftencome back from aholiday feeling moretired than when youleft? However it is a

different kind of tiredness and I amrapidly gaining energy again.

The Bishop will be starting hiswalk very soon. If you would like towalk the Heaphy with him then youneed to make your bookings very soon.

Rebekah Mora's last Sundaywith us will be the 1st of Feb one wewill celebrate with mixed emotions.

GAZA APPEALWe have been asked to advertise theattached emergency appeal for theAnglican Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Thecurrent situation is extreme with littleprospect of a cease fire in theimmediate future. Bishop Suheil writes:

“During the best of times theyare stretched to their maximummeeting the medical needs of thispopulous community. Now, during thecurrent military conflict with its heavy

toll on human life and material, thehospital faces even greaterresponsibilities and challenges. Theresult is growing strain on the hospital'sresources. Every day since thebeginning of military operations, thehospital has received 20-40 injured orwounded patients. A large proportion ofthem require hospitalisation andsurgery. These patients are in additionto those with non-conflict-relatedillnesses. About one-fourth of thepatients are children.”

Please pray for a resolution tothis crisis that is acceptable to all. Ifyou would like to give to the work of theAnglican Hospital in Gaza then pleaseleave such giving in an envelopemarked "Gaza Appeal" and put it intothe collection plate next Sunday.

WORD FOR TODAYNext issue now available at the back ofeach church. Get it free via email at:www.thevine.co.nz/member/join




Theme for this Sunday: Do Not Judge

Readings: 1 Cor 6:1-11, Luke 6:37-49

Theme for 25th January: The Lord who Teaches us Hi s Ways (Runanga)

Great Moments in Christian Art - I (Cobden)

Readings: Jonah 3:1-5. 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 (Runanga) Exodus 35:30-36:3, Mark 12:38-13:2 (Cobden)

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18th Jan Eric Holman

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki to

Greymouth. People are welcome to walk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.

FREE HEALTH CHECKSWant a check up health wise,cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. then pop

in to the Waka Clinics run by Rata TeAwhina. Miners Hall Runanga 29thJan, 10:30am-12:30pm and1pm-3:30pm, Cobden Fire station 27thJan, 10am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:30pmand Dunollie, St John's Hall 28th Jan,

10:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3:30pm.


MENZ BREAKFASTThere is a Menz breakfast on the 14thFebruary. It'll be in the usual place ofHoly Trinity Church's Lounge at7:30am. The cost is $7. Please adviseSteve Neale if you are coming forcatering purposes on 768-7844. Theywill be picking a steering committee.



All Day Sharing Shed re-opensTues 20th 9:00am Wardens MeetingThurs 22nd 7:30pm Parish Prayer Meeting at Dalma's 55 Fox StFri 23rd All Day Vicar away for Family weddingSat 24th All Day Vicar away for Family wedding

10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 25th All Day Vicar away for Family wedding

9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��As I write this it's about12 hours to New Year'sEve. Typically this is atime to reflect on howthe previous year has

gone. What we've accomplished or notas the case may be. Often we willmake resolutions with the best ofintentions to improve ourselves, spendmore time with family or spouses etc.However I have discovered a truth thatintentions no matter how well intendedwill never be acted upon unless we domore than just resolve in our mind. Aresolution usually involves change andchange requires more energy than thestatus quo. It's about breakingingrained habits and establishing newones. And all of these things requiremore than just a momentary resolutionwhich often reflects more a desire tochange than a real decision to achieveit. For a resolution to succeed you haveto sit down and map out a strategy.The old adage that "they who fail toplan, plan to fail" is still true. You needto work out how you are going to enactyour resolution. What are you going todrop time wise. What changes will you

make to reinforce the new habit and soon. The reality is that we are all sobusy that most of us live on a day today basis to busy getting through life toactually look ahead and plot the coursethat might be best for us. So makeyour resolutions but also sit down andwork out how you are going to makethem happen. And remember thatputting things off until tomorrow is notjust a delay it is also time lost forever.Tomorrow actually never comes it isjust an excuse to avoid what you mayneed to do today, be it time with yourspouse, children, God etc. May 2009be a year of real and positive andGodly change for you all.

PLAYGROUNDWe have been granted $850 by theWest Coast Community Trust for barkin the playground and we will raise thesides slightly. The bark should be herelate January. Following that we willinstall some new play equipment andfinish off a little bit of concreting andthen the back area will be finished.




Theme for this Sunday: Love Your Enemies - Sermon on the Plain


Theme for 11th January 2009: Preparing for the future - Robin Kingston Readings: 1 Peter 4: 12-19, John 17: 20-23

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4th Jan Tim Mora

JANUARY SERVICESJust a reminder that Nicky and I will beaway for part of January. Next week onthe 11th of January Robin Kingston willbe preaching at both Cobden andRunanga, on the 18th Logan will be ondeck at both locations and on the 25thit will be Wayne Lorimer at just Cobdenwith Barry at Runanga.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki to

Greymouth. People are welcome to walk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.

DRAINAGEThere was an issue with the churchproperty stretching over two titles. Thishas now been resolved legally andhopefully we should see the workunderway late January or earlyFebruary.

VICARAGE AND THE NEALE'SThe Neale family will be in our vicarageprobably up until the end of Marchwhen his training officially finishes.Steve is currently exploring ministryopportunities and if something comesup before that then they may move outsooner. Likewise if March finishes andthey are still with us then they have theoption of either renting the vicaragefrom us or moving into alternativeaccommodation which would leave usfree to rent the vicarage to someoneelse. The rent from the vicarage wouldbe used to reimburse Holy Trinity for186 Main South Rd. We will keepeveryone informed as developmentsoccur.

SYMPATHIESOur sympathies to Kevin Dash andextended family for the loss ofMargaret at Christmas.



All Day Vicar on holiday until 15thSat 10th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 11th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��I have to say that I feelwe had a very goodAdvent season. InRunanga we have along established

tradition of how we handle AdventSundays and Christmas day, and onceagain it went well this year with goodnumbers, especially on Christmas day,of folk starting the day well byhonouring the birth of Christ. InCobden we are beginning to establisha new tradition of what we add to theChristmas tree each Sunday of Advent.I know many found it meaningful andgiven what we have learnt of the originof the Christmas tree itself the addingof the gold and silver balls on the firstSunday of advent takes on a new andspecial meaning too.Christmas Carols at the Hilton wasgreat this year with a larger backinggroup and some significant sharing ofwhat folk do at Christmas to make itspecial for them. Christmas Eve also went well withvideo, drama, children's play and aspecial dance by Kristie Aynsley.

Finally Christmas Day with two parishservices followed by a shared lunch atCobden saw us joining together withsome from the community for a time ofeating and talking. Overall it was a verymeaningful advent.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreymouth. People are welcome towalk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.



Sunday 28th December 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Eric Holman


Theme for 4th January 2009: Love Your Enemies - Sermon on the Plain


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4th Jan Tim Mora

JANUARY SERVICESJust a reminder that Nicky and I will beaway for part of January but my fatherwill be staying in our house for some ofthat time. On the 11th of JanuaryRobin Kingston will be preaching atboth Cobden and Runanga, on the18th Logan will be on deck at bothlocations and on the 25th it will beWayne Lorimer at just Cobden.

ORIGIN OF THE CHRISTMAS TREEOver the advent period I shared inmany locations the story of the origin ofthe Christmas tree which most of userect in our homes and other placesover this time of year. It was afascinating story packed full ofsymbolism so I thought I would share ithere and thereby provide you with awritten version. The tradition of theChristmas tree arose from the fir treedecorated with apples andrepresentations of communion wafersused in the Paradise play. Theparadise play was one of manyreligious dramas used to convey theChristian message in town squaresfrom the 11th to 15th centuries in

Germany. The tree was the only propon the stage and symbolised the treefrom which Adam and Eve ate in thegarden of Eden. The applesrepresented their fall from grace andthe wafers Jesus' redemption. Peopleinfluenced by this play began to erect afir tree decorated with apples andbiscuits in place of the wafers on Adamand Eve's Feast Day on the 24th ofDecember in their homes. The candlespossibly came from the custom ofhaving a large Christ candle lit onChristmas eve along with smallercandles on a nearby wooden pyramid.Over time people dropped the pyramidand added the candles to the tree.Similarly other decorations like the starrepresenting the star of Bethlehem,gifts under the tree from the wisemenand so on came to be incorporated intothe tradition. The coloured balls weplace on the tree today represent theapples, the lights represent thecandles and so on. Moravians broughtit to America 300 years ago and PrinceAlbert of Germany brought it toEngland when he married QueenVictoria 170 years ago, and so it


What's On This Week!Mon 29th All Day Vicars Day offWed 31st All Day New Years EveThurs 1st All Day New Years DaySat 3rd 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 4th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��We had a great Carolsand lessons service atRunanga last Sundayevening. It was specialto gather as a wider

parish and to enjoy some carol singingwhich always helps me to get into theChristmas spirit.

JANUARY SERVICESNicky and I will be away for part ofJanuary but my father will be staying inour house for some of that time. Onthe 11th of January Robin Kingston willbe preaching at both Cobden andRunanga, on the 18th Logan will be ondeck at both locations and on the 25thit will be Wayne Lorimer at justCobden.

OBITUARYDOROTHY MAY SWEARS 1927-2008 (Cobden Vicarage 1971 - 1976). Dorothy died at Naomi Courts Nelsonon 11 December 2008 having been incare for 8 months. Her first love washer Lord Jesus Christ and she was notashamed to share this faith with othersand at times very strongly which upsetsome people! She and her husband

Canon Peter shared ministry togetherespecially in the healing ministry of theChurch. Her love of Peter and herfamily was very evident. Dorothy was akeen gardener her pride and joy beingher orchids. May she rest in peace andrise in glory. Barry Smithsonrepresented the Parish at her funeral inSt. Thomas' Motueka on Monday.Canon Peter Swears sends his" warmlove" to the parish.

CHRISTMAS SERVICESWe've got a great line-up of Christmasservices. On the 23rd Dec at 8pm we'llbe singing carols at Blackball in theHilton. On Christmas Eve we have afamily service at Cobden at 6:30pmfollowed by supper and carols in therest homes for those who are keen.Then on Christmas Day we haveservices at Runanga at 8am andCobden at 9:30pm followed by ashared Christmas lunch at Cobden forthose want to join us. Just touch basewith Nancy Holman if you want to be apart of the Christmas lunch.



Sunday 21st December 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Love - 4th Sun in Advent

Readings: Romans 5:1-11, John 3:1-21

Theme for 28th December: Eric Holman


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21st Dec Tim Mora

BAPTIST CHRISTMAS DINNERAs in previous years the Baptist churchwill be hosting a Community Dinner onChristmas day at 12noon for thosewho will be alone or would like to shareChristmas with others. If you would liketo attend RSVP to 768-4174.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDSCongratulations to Emily, Wayne andNicky who all won awards for theirphotography at the Greymouth CameraClub breakup. Well done everyone.We obviously have a very photographyminded parish.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreymouth. People are welcome to

walk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.

REGENT CAROL SERVICECombined Churches Community CarolService at the Regent Theatre nextSunday 21st December at 7pm. Folkare encouraged to attend and bringfriends. It should be a great night to getout and celebrate the Reason for theSeason with the whole community.

GIVE-AWAY RECIPE BOOKFree recipe books at the back of eachchurch to take away.


What's On This Week!Mon 22nd All Day Vicars Day offTues 23rd 8:00pm Carols at the Blackball HiltonWed 24th 10:00am Dixon House Communion

6:30pm Christmas Eve Service CobdenThurs 25th All Day Christmas Day

8:00am Runanga Christmas Day Service9:30am Cobden Christmas Day Service12noon Christmas Lunch Cobden (See Nancy Holman)

Friday 26th All Day Boxing DaySat 27th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 28th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Last Sunday we talkedabout the persecutedchurch, our brothersand sisters in Christwho are suffering for

their faith overseas. We also looked atthe different ways in which we couldsupport them through prayer, beinginformed, supporting mission agencieswho support them, letter writingcampaigns and so on. We especiallyencouraged folk to make prayer for thepersecuted church part of their dailydevotions. To that end you have beengiven a copy of the Barnabas Fundprayer diary with your newsletter. If youhave no other method of praying forthe persecuted church then can Iencourage you to use this. If you find ithelpful then can I also encourage youto contact the Barnabas Fund and askto receive it regularly. Their contactdetails are as follows.

Barnabas Fund NZ14A View RoadMt. EdenAuckland 1024

Ph: 09 630 6267 or 0800-008-805Email: [email protected]

JIG SAWSIf you like Jigsaws then feel free toborrow or even take and keep the onesat the back of the Cobden church.

TEAR FUND RESULTLast year we raised $700 plus for theGift For Life cards. This year the totalstands at $850 approx. and may gohigher before Christmas Eve. Welldone everyone.

PARISH CAROL SERVICETonight at 7pm there will be our veryown Parish Carol service at Runanga.Please bring a plate of food to sharefor supper. Personally I look forward toit because it's one of the few occasionsthat we gather as whole Parish.

GIVE-AWAY RECIPE BOOKFree recipe books at the back of eachchurch to take away.




Theme for this Sunday: Our Joy in Christ (Runanga)

Peace - 3rd Sun in Advent (Cobden)

Readings: Isa 61:1-2,10-11, Lke 1:46-50, 53-54 , John 1:6-8.19-28 (Run)

Edie Nimmo (Cobden)

Theme for 21st December: Love - 4th Sun in Advent

Readings: Romans 5:1-11, John 3:1-21

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7th Dec Eric Holman

BAPTIST CHRISTMAS DINNERAs in previous years the Baptist churchwill be hosting a Community Dinner onChristmas day at 12noon for thosewho will be alone or would like to shareChristmas with others. If you would liketo attend RSVP to 768-4174.

ADVENT SERVICES MEANINGFULOur Advent services have been goingwell. Last Sunday in particular as wetalked about the persecuted churchand then wrote prayers for them onwhite doves which we then placed onthe Christmas tree was particularlymoving. This week the theme is peace.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th

& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreymouth. People are welcome towalk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.

REGENT CAROL SERVICECombined Churches Community CarolService at the Regent Theatre nextSunday 21st December at 7pm. Folkare encouraged to attend and bringfriends. It should be a great night to getout and celebrate the Reason for theSeason with the whole community.



12noon AAW luncheon at Pebbles6:30pm Share vestry Tea at Mora's

Tues 16th 9:00am Warden's Meeting7:00pm Memorial Service at Westland Funeral Services

Wed 17th 7:30pm Last Lorimer's Home Group for the yearThurs 18th 12:30pm Ministers Association Breakup

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sFriday 19th All Day Term Four ends Primary SchoolSat 20th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 21st 9:00am Runanga Church Service

10:30am Cobden Church Service7:00pm Churches Carol Service at Regent

Tim Writes ��Ten years is a long timein youth work given theaverage tenure is 18months. Next weekendNicky & I, and the team,

celebrate and give thanks to God forten years of youth ministry in this town.The ministry has touched the lives ofhundreds of young people and they'vetouched our lives as well.

OPEN DOORS VISITA big thank you to Paul Christie ofOpen Doors and his informative videosabout the persecution the church isfacing around the world. His comingfitted in perfectly with our theme thisSunday where we will be looking at andpraying for the persecuted church. Wewill also be placing white angels on thetree with prayers for the sufferingchurch overseas.

NEW TEAPOTS AT COBDENBecause of the health issue withaluminium teapots exacerbated by theregularity of use at Cobden we havereplaced the two aluminium pots with

stainless steels ones. We have sentone of the aluminium teapots to "TheShed" which because of more casualuse will not be a problem healthwise.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese next year. On Feb 23rdhe will begin walking the Heaphy trackand from there travel down the Coast.He will be our responsibility on Mar 6th& 7th when he walks from Punakaiki toGreymouth. People are welcome towalk with him for part or all of thatdistance. If you plan on walking theHeaphy then you will need to make hutbookings at the DOC website,www.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut & 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost/hut is$25/adult. Let me know if interestedbecause I may be walking it myself.




Theme for this Sunday: Hope - 2nd Sun in Advent

Readings: Acts 8:1-3, Rom 8:35-39, Luke 12:1-12

Theme for 14th December: Our Joy in Christ (Runanga)

Peace - 3rd Sun in Advent (Cobden)

Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2. 10-11, Luke 1:46-50, 53-54 , John 1:6-8.19-28 (Runanga)

Edie Nimmo (Cobden)

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7th Dec Eric Holman

TEAR FUND- GIFT FOR LIFELast day today or if Eric's reallygenerous maybe tomorrow to get yourTear Fund "Gift For Life" form in. Giftfor Life" is a way of supporting theneedy through buying needed itemslike a goat, pig, education, start-uploan etc., instead of just giving money.Our tradition here is to fund variousitems as individuals and families and toplace the gift certificates on theCobden Christmas tree for reading outon Christmas Eve. Make cheques outto "Tear Fund" please.

ADVENT SERVICESLast year we initiated a series ofAdvent traditions for Cobden revolving

around various set items we placedupon the Christmas tree. This year itbecomes a tradition as we repeat theexercise for the first time. Tradition canbe very powerful in that our energy canbe directed into the familiar rather thaninto the novel. Traditions are expectedand can therefore be looked forwardto. So can I encourage you to allow ournew traditions to become a way ofmaking Christmas more meaningful.Today the theme is hope.

NEW ROSTERThe new roster is now available onlineas a PDF file for viewing and printingoff. Just go to our website and followthe links.



All Day West Coast Youthworkers Collective AGM6:00pm Menz BBQ at "The Shed."

Tues 9th 9:00am Warden's MeetingWed 10th 7:30pm Last Lorimer's Home Group for the yearThurs 11th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sFriday 12th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden

12:30pm Sharing Shed end of year luncheon3:00pm Sharing Shed closes for the year6:00pm Youth Group Reunion BBQ

Sat 13th 10:30am Music Group Practice7:00pm Youth Group Ball

Sun 14th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service2:00pm Youth Group Celebration service7:00pm Carols and Lessons Service at Runanga

Tim Writes ��The Diocese is workinghard on putting togethera vision for what we areabout for 2009 andbeyond. Please pray.

OPEN DOORS VISITPaul Christie of Open Doors will bespeaking at Cobden Church on Wed3rd Dec at 7:30pm. Open Doors is aministry to the persecuted churchoverseas and Paul will be speaking onChina and the recent unrest in India. Inparticular he will address the questionof how specifically Christians can meetthe needs of our persecuted brethrenbecause often what we hear can feelvery overwhelming and we wonderwhat on earth we can do to help.

MEMORIAL SERVICELaurie Anisy will be holding a memorialservice for those who have lost lovedones over the past year at his FuneralHome, 77 Shakespeare St onThursday 4th Dec at 7pm.

EATON UPDATEDerek and Alice Eaton will be returningto NZ in 2009. They feel their time has

come to an end and they are keen toreturn home and catch up with family.

BISHOP'S WALKThe Bishop will be walking the boundsof the Diocese early next year. On Feb23rd he will begin walking the Heaphytrack and from there travel down theCoast to Greymouth before headinginland to Reefton. He will be ourresponsibility from Punakaiki toGreymouth on March 6th and 7th andthere will be an opportunity for peopleto walk with him for part or all of thatdistance. You can also walk theHeaphy as well from the 23rd - 27th ofFeb. If you plan on walking the Heaphythen you will need to make some hutbookings with DOC on their websitewww.doc.govt.nz. The dates are asfollows, 23 Feb - Brown Hut, 24 Feb -Perry Saddle Hut, 25 Feb - JamesMackay Hut and 26 Feb - Heaphy Hut.You will also need to arrange transportfrom Karamea back home. Cost foreach hut is $25/adult. Let me know ifyou are interested because I may bewalking it myself.



Sunday 30th November 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Parable of the Talents - 1st Sun in Advent

Readings: 1 Cor 3:4-15, Matt 25:14-30

Theme for 7th December: Hope - 2nd Sun in Advent

Readings: Acts 8:1-3, Rom 8:35-39, Luke 12:1-12

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23rd Nov Henk Stengs

TEAR FUND- GIFT FOR LIFEThe Tear Fund "Gift For Life" formsare out at the back of each church."Gift for Life" is a way of supporting theneedy through buying needed itemslike a goat, pig, education, start-uploan etc., instead of just giving money.Our tradition here is to fund variousitems as individuals and families and toplace the gift certificates on theCobden Christmas tree for reading outon Christmas Eve. Please take a formand hand into Eric or Nancy by Dec 7thwith money. Make cheques out to"Tear Fund" please.

ADVENT SERVICESLast year we initiated a series ofAdvent traditions for Cobden revolvingaround various set items we placedupon the Christmas tree. This year itbecomes a tradition as we repeat the

exercise for the first time. Tradition canbe very powerful in that our energy canbe directed into the familiar rather thaninto the novel. Traditions are expectedand can therefore be looked forwardto. So can I encourage you to allow ournew traditions to become a way ofmaking Christmas more meaningful.

24 HOUR PRAYER FOR ABORTIONLast month several of our parish spentpart of one Saturday praying for achange in the abortion laws andsituation in New Zealand. The grouporganising that prayer is trying toestablish round the clock prayer for allof 2009 on this topic and are lookingfor 168 people to commit to praying forone hour/week. You can sign up bycontacting Sue Rowe on 07 847 5648or email at [email protected] already have two people.



All Day Westland AnniversaryTues 2nd 9:00am Warden's Meeting

5:00pm CCS Christmas Tree OpeningWed 3rd 7:30pm Open Doors Meeting at Cobden ChurchThurs 4th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga

7:00pm Anisy's Memorial Service7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 5th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden12:30pm Kids'n'Coffee breakup7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group



Tim Writes ��During last week someof the ministers of thetown met with Colin andGrace Shaw who arepart of a ministry that is

cataloguing the way in which localchurches in communities have begunto work together. Colin and Grace'srole is very much to encourage this asthey strongly believe that unity withinthe body of Christ locally is a key toseeing revival and even more fruitfulministry. Here in Greymouth there is ahigh degree of unity. The ministersrespect each other as colleagues,individual Christians often seethemselves as part of one big body andthere are good working relationshipson a number of projects. However wecan't rest on our laurels and while whatwe currently have is a good foundationI believe there is much more that couldbe done to leverage our unity. So prayfor the minister's association as theybegin to reflect on this.

FRIENDSHIP KIDS BREAK-UPShirley Smith's Friendship Kids clubwill be holding their breakup and prizegiving this Tuesday at 6:30pm at 49

Monroe St Cobden. Please bring somefood to share for supper.

OPEN DOORS VISITPaul Christie of Open Doors will bespeaking at Cobden Church on Wed3rd Dec at 7:30pm. Open Doors is aministry to the persecuted churchoverseas and Paul will be speaking onChina and the recent unrest in India. Inparticular he will address the questionof how specifically Christians can meetthe needs of our persecuted brethrenbecause often what we hear can feelvery overwhelming and we wonderwhat on earth we can do to help.

MEMORIAL SERVICELaurie Anisy will be holding a memorialservice for those who have lost lovedones over the past year at his FuneralHome, 77 Shakespeare St onThursday 4th Dec at 7pm.

EATON UPDATEDerek and Alice Eaton will be returningto NZ in 2009. They feel their time hascome to an end and they are keen toreturn home and catch up with family.



Sunday 23rd November 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Creation DVD (final)

Readings: Heb 1:1-14, John 2:1-11

Theme for 30th November: Parable of the Talents - 1st Sun in Advent

Readings: 1 Cor 3:4-15, Matt 25:14-30

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23rd Nov Henk Stengs


ADVENT SERVICESLast year we initiated a series ofAdvent traditions for Cobden revolvingaround various set items we placedupon the Christmas tree. This year itbecomes a tradition as we repeat theexercise for the first time. Tradition canbe very powerful in that our energy can

be directed into the familiar rather thaninto the novel. Traditions are expectedand can therefore be looked forwardto. So can I encourage you to allow ournew traditions to become a way ofmaking Christmas more meaningful.Advent begins next week with thetheme of Joy and the decorating of theChristmas tree.

RETIREMENT GUIDEIf you're getting close to retirement andwant to know more about typicalretirement questions then check outthe Retirement Guide a copy of whichis at the back of Cobden and RunangaChurches.

THANK YOUThanks to Eric who dug the hole forthe drainlayer and who also helped meclear away a lot of the rubbish lyingaround the church. It looks much tidiernow.


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What's On This Week!Mon 24th All Day Vicars Day offTues 25th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship Kids PrizegivingWed 26th 10:00am Dixon House Service

7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer'sThurs 27th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga


7:00pm Friday Night Youth GroupSat 29th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 30th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Sometimes the waythings work out amazesme. A favourite Psalmof mine is Psalm 37:4"Take delight in the

Lord and he will give you the desires ofyour heart." It's a Psalm that speaks tome of how all things work together forgood for those who truly the Lord. Inother words when you are in a rightrelationship with God and genuinelydelight in being in that place and trulygive God lordship of your life thenthings just seem to happen for you,often without even asking for themdirectly in prayer. I have manyexamples of this from the past but Ialso have a very recent one I want toshare with you.

For years we have struggledwith ground water seepage in "TheShed" and have done many things toimprove the drainage and reduce theproblem to reasonable effect but we'venever ever fully solved it. A bettersolution was concreting a long strip ofopen soil next to "The Shed" to stopsoakage and to direct the run offbetter, and only last week I was

discussing this with Nicky. Well lastTuesday I was helping a mate do someconcreting and at the end of the jobthere was still about half a metre ofconcrete in the truck which would havebeen just washed out back at the yard.Struck with a sudden thought I asked ifthe driver could call in past "The Shed"on the way back to the yard and I couldoff load it. Well to cut along story shortthat's exactly what happened and thetwelve barrows of concrete was exactlywhat I needed at this stage. Praise theLord, God is good.

NEW ROSTERWe're putting together the new rosterfor Dec- Feb 2009. Please advise us ofyour availability over those threemonths.

INTERCESSORS FOLDERThere is a new yellow replacementintercessors folder at the back ofCobden Church. If you are on prayersthe following week take it home toprepare but bring it back on theSunday and leave at the back for the




Theme for this Sunday: Jim Wescombe

Readings: Jim Wescombe

Theme for 23rd November: Creation DVD (final)


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9th Nov Stewart Nimmo


ADVENT SERVICESLast year we initiated a series ofAdvent traditions for Cobden revolving

around various set items we placedupon the Christmas tree. This year itbecomes a tradition as we repeat theexercise for the first time. Tradition canbe very powerful in that our energy canbe directed into the familiar rather thaninto the novel. Traditions are expectedand can therefore be looked forwardto. So can I encourage you to allow ournew traditions to become a way ofmaking Christmas more meaningful.

CAN YOU DIG A HOLEVolunteer wanted to dig an exploratoryhole to discover what the waste pipingis for the vicarage. The area to be dugis marked and situated at the corner ofthe vicarage closest to the garagedriveway.


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6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 19th 11:30am Hospital Chapel service

5:00pm Tindall meeting7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer's

Thurs 20th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga12noon Minister's Association Meeting7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's7:30pm Vestry Meeting

Friday 21st 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden10:30am Regional Deanery Day7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group

Sat 22nd 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 23rd 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Some awesome newsfor our family. Rebekahhas been accepted intoToi Whakaari the topNZ drama school for a

Performing Arts Management degree.So with mixed emotions we rejoice withher and feel sad at her impendingmove away from home.

HELP WANTEDIf you have access to stories, photos orany other info relating to the earlychurches in the Nelson Diocese, wewould love to hear from you. We areworking on the development of a DVDto record the events of the 150thcelebrations as well as tell the story ofhow it all began. We are also lookingfor people who have a story to tellabout how the church has significantlyimpacted their lives, bringing them to asaving faith in Jesus. If you havematerial, or ideas about something thatmay merit inclusion, please contactRachel Stokes on 03 541 9598 oremail: [email protected]

FILM CLUBThe Film Club meets again on the 15thof November at "The Shed" 186 MainSouth Rd at 7:30pm. We'll be watching"Master and Commander - The FarSide of the World" featuring RussellCrowe.

MEN'S HEALTH DAYThe PHO have organised two healthmeetings at the Trowbridge room onFriday 14th looking at men's healthissues like prostrate cancer,cholesterol levels etc. Both meetingsare free but places are limited soplease register by phoning Sue-Ann orAmy on 768 6182. You can come atlunchtime from 12noon - 1:30pm or at5:30pm. Food is being provided at nocharge.

NEW ROSTERWe're putting together the new rosterfor Dec- Feb 2009. Please advise us ofyour availability over those threemonths.




Theme for this Sunday: The Bridegroom is Here (Runanga)


Readings: Psalm 63, 1 Thess 4:13-18, Matt 25:1-13 (Runanga)


Theme for 16th November: Jim Wescombe

Readings: Jim Wescombe

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26th Oct Tim Mora


INTERCESSORS FOLDERThere is a new yellow replacementintercessors folder at the back ofCobden Church. If you are on prayers

the following week take it home toprepare but bring it back on theSunday and leave at the back for thenext person.

AAW AGM RUNANGATues at 7:30pm AAW AGM to be heldat Runanga and includes a communionservice. Subs are also due.

CAN YOU DIG A HOLEVolunteer wanted to dig an exploratoryhole to discover what the waste pipingis for the vicarage. The area to be dugis marked and situated at the corner ofthe vicarage closest to the garagedriveway.

GUEST PREACHER ON CHINANext week Jim Wescombe of the BibleSociety will be preaching on China.


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6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm AAW AGM at Runanga

Wed 12th 7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer'sThurs 13th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga


12noon Men's Health Meeting Trowbridge Room5:30pm Men's Health Meeting Trowbridge Room7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group

Sat 15th 10:00am Josie's Gallery opening10:30am Music Group Practice7:30pm Film Club at "The Shed."


Tim Writes ��I felt last Sunday was avery special time as wetalked about healing andhad opportunity forprayer both for people

present and for those on our hearts.Please let me know about any answersto prayer from that Sunday for ourencouragement. This Sunday we willbe looking at the final clip on creationbefore getting back to Luke. It's been avery worthwhile series and I knowmany have been strengthened in theirfaith because of it.

HELP WANTEDIf you have access to stories, photos orany other info relating to the earlychurches in the Nelson Diocese, wewould love to hear from you. We areworking on the development of a DVDto record the events of the 150thcelebrations as well as tell the story ofhow it all began. We are also lookingfor people who have a story to tellabout how the church has significantlyimpacted their lives, bringing them to asaving faith in Jesus. If you have

material, or ideas about something thatmay merit inclusion, please contactRachel Stokes on 03 541 9598 oremail: [email protected]

CORIN FAMILY UPDATEThe Corin family now have their visasand have actually left the country. Bynow they will be in the Central Asiancountry they will be working in for thenext two and a half years. Pray thatCatherine's health improves and thatthey will have a very effective ministry.

MEN'S HEALTH DAYThe PHO have organised two healthmeetings at the Trowbridge room onFriday 14th looking at men's healthissues like prostrate cancer,cholesterol levels etc. Both meetingsare free but places are limited soplease register by phoning Sue-Ann orAmy on 768 6182. You can come atlunchtime from 12noon - 1:30pm or at5:30pm. Food is being provided at nocharge.



Sunday 2nd November 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Creation Part III


Theme for 9th November: The Bridegroom is Here (Runanga)


Readings: Psalm 63, 1 Thess 4:13-18, Matt 25:1-13 (Runanga)


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26th Oct Tim Mora


WOMEN'S EVENTChristian Women CommunicatingInternationally are back in Greymouth.

Valma Rees will be speaking at theSalvation Army Hall Tues 4th of Nov at7pm on the topic of "You Can BeWonder Woman." This is a worthwhileevent and I encourage all women inthe parish to attend and be inspired.

SHARING SHED MEETINGOn Thursday 6th November at theCobden Church there will be a SharingShed meeting at 1pm.

ELECTIONS AND VOTINGCheck out the Gotta Vote link atwww.focusonthefamily.co.nz, whereyou'll find info on our MPs votingrecords etc. to help you choose thecandidates who best line up with yourbeliefs, convictions and values.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 3rd All Day Vicars Day offTues 4th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 5th 9:00am Supervision

7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer'sThurs 6th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga

1:00pm Sharing Shed Meeting7:30pm Advent Planning Service7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 7th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden12noon Supervision7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group

Sat 8th 10:00am Paintball10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 9th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��This week we show parttwo of the DVD seriesexploring the incrediblewonder of God'screation and the way in

which this demonstrates very clearlyintelligent design in the complexity oflife, natural laws and more. DVD's likethese can be a very worthwhilewitnessing tool as well as they can beeasily lent to folk and provoke a lot ofmeaningful discussion. So don't beafraid to ask if you can borrow thesematerials.

Next week we will remember StLuke and offer specific prayers forhealing in our services on those days.There will be an opportunity foranointing with oil and to have prayer forthose not able to be present.

40 DAYS OF PRAYERA very successful time of prayer washeld last Saturday calling on God foran end to abortion in this country.Those who participated had aworthwhile time of prayer anddiscussion around this tragedy in ournation.

OKARITO TRIP SUCCESSFULThose who went down to Okarito hadon the whole a pretty good time. Areasonable amount of whitebait werecaught but only one trout sadly. Theweather was patchy which meant thatour photographers struggled a little butoverall the good food, companionshipand games meant that the weekendwas a great success. Thanks to Henkand all those who helped make thetime possible.

MANNA CATALOGUESWe have some copies of the latestManna catalogue at the back of thechurches. Lot's of very enticing books,DVD's, CD's etc. to tempt you. Feelfree to take one.

TRUSTPOWER AWARDSCongratulations are in order for theYouth Group which on Tuesday nightwon the supreme place in the recentTrustpower awards. This means Nickyand I go to Palmerston North in Marchnext year to represent the Grey District.Well done to all the volunteers whohelped make this possible.



Sunday 19th October 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Creation Part II

Readings: Col 1:15-20, John 1:1-3

Theme for 26th October: St Luke's Day

Readings: Luke 5:12-26, Mark 8:22-25

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SATELLITE BANDThis is big news. The Satellite bandwhich plays at Easter camp will beperforming in Greymouth on Friday the24th at 7pm in the Trinity Centre atHoly Trinity. Let everyone know as thiswill be an awesome event.

GALLERY OPENINGOn Sat 15th Nov from 10am - 6pmJosie Skipper will be holding anopening day for "Crystal Creek Art" hernew mini gallery at 23 Richmond St,Cobden. Everyone in the Parish iswelcome to pop along and supportJosie on this big day.

WORD FOR TODAYThe Word for Today devotional forNov-Jan has arrived and copies are atthe back of each church. Please feelfree to take one and if you can pleasedrop a $1 or $2 into the plate to helpcover the cost that would be great.

SHARED LUNCH & BIRTHDAY'SToday we celebrate Eily Pike andMaisie Friend's 93rd birthdays. Therewill be a cake, some singing, posiesand we will cap it all off with a sharedBBQ lunch.

WOMEN'S EVENTChristian Women CommunicatingInternationally are back in Greymouthon their annual tour. Valma Rees willbe speaking at the Salvation Army Hallon Tues evening the 4th of Nov at 7pmon the topic of "You Can Be WonderWoman." This is always a worthwhileevent and I encourage all women inthe parish to attend and be inspired.

SPONSORSHIP HELP NEEDEDTemporary help is needed forsomeone to meet their Sponsoredchild commitments just until the end ofMarch next year. Approx. $200. SeeTim if you can help.


What's On This Week!Mon 20th All Day Vicars Day offTues 21st 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 22nd 10:00am Dixon House Communion

7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer'sThurs 23rd 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga


7:00pm Friday Night Youth GroupSat 25th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 26th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��We had a very goodvestry retreat lastSaturday. We spenttime getting to knoweach other in more

detail, discussed leadership styles andpersonality types and how that workedout at vestry meetings, began tobrainstorm just a little for the future andfinally we finished with some corporateprayer before having lunch together. Itwas a very good morning marked byhonesty and a sense of togethernessas we looked to the future of theparish.

Every October the churchworldwide remembers Luke thephysician and often uses the time for ahealing service. This year we willremember St Luke on Oct 26th andoffer specific prayers for healing in theservices on those days.

40 DAYS OF PRAYERFrom the 10th of October to the 18th ofNovember there will be a prayer vigilaround New Zealand calling on God foran end to abortion in this country. In

our parish we will set aside Sat 11th foran hour at lunchtime for people tocome and pray around this area for aslong as they wish from 12noon to 1pm.

OKARITO TRIPA number of folk are away today inOkarito enjoying God's creation andhopefully the bountiful harvest of thewaters.

AAW NEWSThis Tuesday our AAW group aremeeting out at Runanga at 7:30pm. Inother AAW news the Greymouthafternoon group will be meeting in theCobden church on the 28th for theirusual 2pm meeting. All of our AAWgroup is invited to share in thismeeting. The Vicar will be leading theservice.

MANNA CATALOGUESWe have some copies of the latestManna catalogue at the back of thechurches. Lot's of very enticing books,DVD's, CD's etc. to tempt you. Feel




Theme for this Sunday: The Lord's Wedding Feast (Runanga)


Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10, Phil 4:12-14. 19-20, Matt 22:1-14, 7-36 (Runanga)


Theme for 19th October: Creation part II

Readings: Col 1:15-20, John 1:1-3

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28th Sep Henk Stengs


SHARED LUNCH & BIRTHDAY'SEily Pike and Maisie Friend celebratetheir 93rd birthdays towards the end ofthis month and so we are moving ourshared lunch at Cobden back oneweek to the 19th of October to share inthat celebration.

CONCERTOn Sat 18th Oct at the GreymouthBaptist Church Jamie Wood, leader ofPioneers NZ and a singer/songwriter

will present a concert on 'the ups anddowns of the discipleship road'. Freeadmission but bring a plate for supper.

150TH GREETING CARDSAt the back of the Cobden andRunanga churches are order forms for5 in a pack greeting cards illustratedwith the winning entries from the 150thChildren's colouring competition. Toorder simply fill in the form and mailwith money to P.O.Box 100, Nelson.$4.50 of the $7/pack goes toBishopdale Theological College.

SPONSORSHIP HELP NEEDEDTemporary help is needed forsomeone to meet their Sponsoredchild commitments just until the end ofMarch next year. Approx. $200. SeeTim if you can help.



All Day Term 4 startsTues 14th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

5:30pm Trustpower Awards7:30pm AAW Meeting at Runanga

Wed 15th 7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer'sThurs 16th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's7:30pm Vestry Meeting

Friday 17th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden12 noon Supervision7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group



Tim Writes ��I was pleased at thenumber of peoplemaking efforts to workout their and theirspouse's love language

and to then apply it. Practice, as theysay, makes perfect so can I encourageyou to keep up the good work. Don'tgive up. Remember the languages;Words of affirmation, gift giving, qualitytime, acts of service and touch andthen once again can I encourage youtake 10min and do one thing this weekthat will meet your spouses lovelanguage.Synod has come and gone and was asignificant time. Key items on theagenda included GAFCON and howwe handle and help strugglingparishes. GAFCON was theconference in Jerusalem whereAnglican Bishops and leadersrepresenting 55 out of the 70 millionAnglicans in the world gathered to takea stand on orthodoxy and to say thisfar and no more to liberal Bishops andtheir practices which include the

ordaining of homosexual bishops,denying the divinity of Christ, his beingthe only way to be saved and more.Nelson Diocese took a strong stand onthis by agreeing in principle toGAFCON's statements. So keep thewider church in your prayers.

40 DAYS OF PRAYERFrom the 10th of October to the 18th ofNovember there will be a prayer vigilaround New Zealand calling on God foran end to abortion in this country. Inour parish we will set aside Sat 11th foran hour at lunchtime for people tocome and pray around this area for aslong as they wish from 12noon to 1pm.

OKARITO TRIP MEETINGThere will be a meeting at Henk andPauline's place North Beach up the lastdriveway before the end of the road.Follow the signs. Tuesday night 7thOctober 7:30pm to discuss food andtransport arrangements for the Okaritofishing trip for those wishing to come.




Theme for this Sunday: Video

Readings: Video

Theme for 12th October: The Lord's Wedding Feast (Runanga)


Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10, Phil 4:12-14. 19-20, Matt 22:1-14, 7-36 (Runanga)


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FREE HEALTH CHECKSWant a check up health wise,cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. then popin to the Waka Clinics. Miners HallRunanga 6th Oct. 10am-3:30pm,Cobden Fire station 8th Oct.10am-3:30pm and Dunollie St John'sHall 9th Oct. 10am-3:30pm.


CONCERTOn Saturday 18th Oct. at the

Greymouth Baptist Church JamieWood, leader of Pioneers NZ and a

singer/songwriter will present a concertwith the theme of 'the ups and downsof the discipleship road'. FreeAdmission. All welcome, please bring aplate for supper. It'll be awesome,hope to see you there. Enquiriesplease phone Sal on 768 9301


OFFERTORY ENVELOPESPeople's offertory envelopes are at theback of the church for picking up.



7:30pm Fishing Trip Meeting at StengsWed 8th 11:30am Hospital ChapelThurs 9th 7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

7:30pm Vestry MeetingFriday 10th 12 noon Supervision

5:00pm Okarito TripSat 11th All Day Okarito Trip

10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 12th All Day Okarito Trip

9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Words of affirmation,gift giving, quality time,acts of service andtouch were the five lovelanguages we

discussed last Sunday. I understand anumber of couples have already had'healthy' discussions around the topic.Can I encourage you again not to putoff for tomorrow what needs to be donetoday. Take 10min and do one thingthis week that will meet your spouseslove language.

VESTRY RETREATThis coming Saturday the vestry will betaking some time out together to prayand to come together in unity as weseek to lead this parish in God's will.Pray that the time will be a positive,enlivening and uniting one for vestrymembers.

CALLING ALL SIDESPEOPLEQuite regularly we get material fromvarious mission agencies and Christianorganisations for wider distributionamongst our congregation. When wedo so Barry Smithson will leave it at theback of the Cobden Church under thenewsletters. When people arrive can

you please pass not just the newsletterbut also this material to them. Manythanks.

OKARITO TRIP MEETINGThere will be a meeting at Henk andPauline's place North Beach up the lastdriveway before the end of the road.Follow the signs. Tuesday night 7thOctober 7:30pm to discuss food andtransport arrangements for the Okaritofishing trip for those wishing to come.

FILM CLUBThe Film Club kicks off again after thewinter break with "Driving Miss Daisy."7:30pm at "The Shed," 186 Main SouthRd. Bring a plate for supper.




Sunday 28th September 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Nicky Mora

Readings: Nicky Mora

Theme for 5th October: Luke's take on the Beatitudes

Readings: Isaiah 58:1-10, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 6:17-36

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FREE HEALTH CHECKSWant a check up health wise,cholesterol, blood sugar, etc. then popin to the Waka Clinics. Miners HallRunanga 6th Oct. 10am-3:30pm,Cobden Fire station 8th Oct.10am-3:30pm and Dunollie St John'sHall 9th Oct. 10am-3:30pm.


RAINBOW CONNECTIONThe annual ecumenical Afternoon Teato which all are cordially invited will behappening in the Uniting ChurchLounge, Heaphy Street, Greymouth onMonday 29 Sept 1.30pm to 3pm. Cost$5.00 per person. Please phone 7689575 or 768 0170 if you wish to go. It isopen to men and women alike from allthe churches.

DAYLIGHT SAVING STARTSDaylight saving started this morning at2am. Sorry about last weeks mistake,but hey we all make them and I heardthat one person spent the extra hour inprayer.



1:30pm Ecumenical Afternoon TeaTues 30th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship Kids7:00pm Fishing Trip Meeting

Wed 1st 7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer'sThurs 2nd All Day Spring Camp

9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 3rd All Day Spring Camp9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden12 noon Supervision

Sat 4th All Day Spring Camp9:00am Vestry Retreat7:30pm Film Club

Sun 5th All Day Spring Camp9:00am Runanga Church Service9:30am Music Group Practice10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Please continue to prayfor the Baptist church.without going intodetails a decision wasreached two weeks ago

to dismiss their pastor. Right now thePastor and his family, the elders and allthe members of the congregation needour prayers as they work through thissituation.

Pray that people will seek fullunderstanding before makingdecisions, that there would be genuineefforts towards healing, forgivenessand reconciliation, and that the widerChristian community in the town wouldnot end up being drawn into what'shappened but would remain prayerfullysupportive of all attempts towardsreconciliation.

By the time you read this thepainters should have painted thevicarage roof. All that remains is for anew sign to be made and two fences tobe repaired.

SYNOD NEXT WEEKSynod is coming up next week and itwill be a significant time given theunrest with the Anglican Communion.

There are a number of reports andrelated motions around Lambeth andGafcon. Pray that the church will find away forward without compromising onthe truth of the gospel message.

150YRS COMMEMORATIVE BOWLSBishop Richard has commissionedNelson potter Ross Richards to make alimited number of pottery bowls tocommemorate the 150th. The bowlsare 13cm and 17cm in diameter,glazed Nelson Diocesan Blue, fit insideeach other and cost $25/pair. RingAnita in Nelson to order on 03548-3124. See our website for image.

OKARITO TRIPHenk is arranging the next OkaritoTrip. You can come and go at anystage over the weekend but it will runfrom Friday morning the 10th of Octthrough to Mon morning on the 13th.Accommodation will cost $20/night.Travel and food to be worked outseparately. It will be a wonderful timeof fellowship, fishing, walking andgenerally just taking time out to relax.



Sunday 21st September 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Love Languages

Readings: 1 Cor 13:1-8a, John 10:38-42

Theme for 28th September: Nicky Mora

Readings: Nicky Mora

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CHRIS AND CATHERINE UPDATEChris, Catherine and family are still ontrack to head off to Central Asia. Theirnewsletter is at the back of Cobdenand Runanga churches for those whowant to read more.

DAYLIGHT SAVING STARTSDaylight saving starts today so don'tforget to put your clocks forward 1 hourat 2am to 3am. You lose an hour'ssleep.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcelssitting in the church. These are forfamilies both inside and outside the

church that people may be aware ofwho are in need. If you know ofsomeone in that situation then pleaseget in touch with the vicar or one of thewardens for permission to uplift a boxor two.

RAINBOW CONNECTIONThe annual ecumenical Afternoon Teato which all are cordially invited will behappening in the Uniting ChurchLounge, Heaphy Street, Greymouth onMonday 29 Sept 1-30pm to 3pm. Cost$5.00 per person. Please phone 7689575 or 768 0170 if you wish to go. It isopen to men and women alike from allthe churches.


What's On This Week!Mon 22nd All Day Vicars Day offTues 23rd 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 24th 10:00am Dixon House Communion

11:30am Hospital Chapel Service6:00pm Synod starts7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's

Thurs 25th All Day Synod9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 26th All Day Synod9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden3:00pm Term Three ends

Sat 27th All Day 150th Celebrations in Nelson10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 28th All Day Daylight Saving starts9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Last weekend was avery special time withRobin and Margegetting married in alight but meaningful

ceremony. We continue to wish themall the best as they begin their new lifetogether.

It was also great to have anumber of well known clergy andfamilies with us on Sunday. Alan andChris Cummins and Mark and PipChamberlain. Two very special coupleswho hold special places in many of ourhearts.

It was also quite a moving timeas couples who hadn't been able to bewith us last weekend were able tocome forward for a marriage blessingincluding the aforementioned clergycouples.

Synod is coming up in a fewweeks and it will be a significant timegiven the unrest with the AnglicanCommunion. There are a number ofreports and related motions aroundLambeth and Gafcon. Pray that the

church will find a way forward withoutcompromising on the truth of thegospel message.






Theme for this Sunday: The Triumph Of The Cross (Runanga)

Stewart Nimmo (Cobden)

Readings: Num 21:4-9, Psalm 78, Phil 2:6-11, John 3:13-17 (Runanga)

Stewart Nimmo (Cobden)

Theme for 21st September: Love Languages


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14th Sep Stewart Nimmo

CHRIS AND CATHERINE UPDATEChris, Catherine and family are still ontrack to head off to Central Asia. Theirnewsletter is at the back of Cobdenand Runanga churches for those whowant to read more.

BIBLE IN SCHOOLS LEADERS

AFTERNOON TEAPauline Stengs has arranged a gettogether and prayer time for the Biblein Schools' teachers for Saturday 20thSeptember at 2.30pm. We will bemeeting at Pauline Steng's home atNorth Beach. If you're not sure how toget there or need a lift then ring Tim on768-9605.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcelssitting in the church. These are forfamilies both inside and outside thechurch that people may be aware of

who are in need. If you know ofsomeone in that situation then pleaseget in touch with the vicar or one of thewardens for permission to uplift a boxor two.

LATEST JUST LIVINGThe latest "Just Living" insert fromAnglican Social Justice Commission isat the back of the Churches. There aresome very interesting articles in theinserts on energy usage, communitygardens and the economy. Worth aread.

DRAINAGEThe Church like many of you is havingto arrange for separation of servicesfor the properties we own in Cobden.Currently we have submitted ourconsents and have a drain layer whohas volunteered his services. We arenow just waiting on the go ahead.



6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 17th 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's

7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer'sThurs 18th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga


Friday 19th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden12noon Supervision

Sat 20th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 21st 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Last Sunday was veryspecial and a numberof people havecommented to meabout how meaningful

the service was to them, especially atCobden as couples renewed theirmarriage vows. it is pretty clear thatmarriage is an institution under threatin our society and one that is malignedoften. Yet every statistical and socialindicator I have looked atdemonstrates powerfully that marriageis by far the best model for adultrelationships, for raising children, andin general is the best place to be if youwant to be healthy, wealthy and happy.it would seem that people valueindividuality over the collective goodand as a result much of our society issuffering the consequences.

My hope from last Sunday isthat you will stand tall and say "I amproud and glad to be married." Thatyou're not tied into some old fashioned,past it's use by date institution butinstead have made a very wise choice.I also hope that you now feel that you

have some information andammunition to back up that claim.






Theme for this Sunday: Mark Chamberlain on the 150th

Readings: Mark Chamberlain

Theme for 14th September: The Triumph Of The Cross (Runanga)

Edie Nimmo (Cobden)

Readings: Num 21:4-9, Psalm 78, Phil 2:6-11, John 3:13-17 (Runanga)

Edie Nimmo (Cobden)

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14th Sep Stewart Nimmo

SF WEST COASTSF West Coast is running a workshoplooking at issues faced by children ofparents with mental illness. This will beon the 11th of Sept at the TrowbridgeRoom from 3-4:30pm. Then at 6pmthere will be a screening of Canvas, afilm about a families journey throughmental illness. If you would like toattend either of these please RSVP to768-4290 by the 3rd Sept. Entry is bydonation.


AFTERNOON TEAPauline Stengs has arranged a gettogether and prayer time for the Biblein Schools' teachers for Saturday 20thSeptember at 2.30pm. We will bemeeting at Pauline Steng's home at

North Beach. If you're not sure how toget there or need a lift then ring Tim on768-9605.

FOOD PARCELSWe have some more food parcelssitting in the church. These are forfamilies both inside and outside thechurch that people may be aware ofwho are in need. If you know ofsomeone in that situation then pleaseget in touch with the vicar or one of thewardens for permission to uplift a boxor two.

BUILDINGS UPDATEThe repair work from after the storm isnow almost complete. There is a littlebit of painting to do. A few fences torepair and two tree stumps to removeand fill in behind, and then it's all done.



11am Margaret Moreton's FuneralTues 9th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm AAW Meeting at Cobden.

Wed 10th 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's

Thurs 11th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 12th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden12noon Supervision



Tim Writes ��It's been a full weekwith lots happening.The repairs on theCobden property arealmost complete and in

many ways we have come out betteroff with a number of things now inbetter condition than they were beforethe storm. The evangelism training hasgone very well and a big well done toall those who came. I am encouragedby those of you who have already beenable to share your testimony. Can Iencourage home group leaders toactively work on taking 15min in theirmeetings to function as a support teamfor people's oikos members. Thiscoming Saturday at 2pm Robin andMarge are getting married. It's thewedding of the year in many ways andall are welcome to attend theceremony. To attend the afternoon teayou need to have RSVP'd.

150YRS COMMEMORATIVE BOWLSBishop Richard has commissionedNelson potter Ross Richards to makea limited number of pottery bowls tocommemorate the 150th. The bowlsare 13cm and 17cm in diameter,

glazed Nelson Diocesan Blue, fit insideeach other and cost $25/pair. RingAnita in Nelson to order on 03548-3124. See our website for image.


MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHYWe always knew it but now it is official.Stewart Nimmo after his latest entriesin the Tauranga photography awardshas reached the point of beingrecognised officially as a Master ofPhotography. Well done Stewart!! Welldone too, to both Stewart and Lydia foralso doing very well in the competitionsand receiving a number of awards fortheir various entries.



Sunday 31st August 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Marriage


Theme for 7th September: Mark Chamberlain

Readings: Mark Chamberlain

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24th August Henk Stengs

SF WEST COASTSF West Coast is running a workshoplooking at issues faced by children ofparents with mental illness. This will beon the 11th of Sept at the TrowbridgeRoom from 3-4:30pm. Then at 6pmthere will be a screening of Canvas, afilm about a families journey throughmental illness. If you would like toattend either of these please RSVP to768-4290 by the 3rd Sept. Entry is bydonation.


AFTERNOON TEAPauline Stengs has arranged a gettogether and prayer time for the Biblein Schools' teachers for Saturday 20th

September at 2.30pm. We will bemeeting at Pauline Steng's home atNorth Beach. If you're not sure how toget there or need a lift then ring Tim on768-9605.

CELEBRATING MARRIAGEToday we're celebrating marriage inthe service. The service will include amarriage blessing for couples and adraw for a nights accommodation andbreakfast at "The Rocks". I hopeyou've brought your wedding albumsalong and something nice for theshared meal and maybe even somebubbly to drink afterwards. We hope tohave a floral arch and a chance forcouples to be photographed.


What's On This Week!Mon 1st All Day Vicars Day offTues 2nd 9:00am Warden's Meeting

9:00am WCYWC meeting at "The Shed."6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 3rd 9:00am Supervision4:00pm Tindall trust Meeting7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's


Friday 5th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden12noon Supervision4:00pm Ian Pask to inspect vicarage

Sat 6th 10:30am Music Group Practice2:00pm Robin and Marge's wedding

Sun 7th All Day Father's Day9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Promise Keepers wentvery well even with theneed for chains on theway over and a smallmedical situation. The

speakers were good and the companyvery enjoyable. Overall it was a greattime for the men who went of bondingand of spiritual encouragement.

HENS PARTYBecause we're celebrating Marriagenext Sunday we decided to run a mockHens Party. In other words a timewhen the women of the parish can gettogether for afternoon tea and praisetheir husbands to each other. The planis to meet at the Bonzai next Saturdaythe 30th at 2pm for afternoon tea. RingNolene Millar on 768-4638 so she hasan idea of numbers and can book atable.

OPERATION COVER-UP AFTN TEAThere will be a special afternoon teafor all the Operation Cover Up knittersat Cobden Church at 2pm on Thursdaythe 28th August. Anyone who assistedin the knitting is welcome to attend.Please RSVP to Nolene on 768 4638

by Tuesday 26th. There will be adisplay of knitting and a DVD of kidsreceiving blankets.

OKARITO TRIPHenk is busy arranging the nextOkarito Trip. You can come and go atany stage over the weekend but it willrun from Friday morning the 10th ofOctober through to Mon morning onthe 13th. Accommodation will cost$20/night. Travel and food to beworked out separately. It will be awonderful time of fellowship, fishing,walking and generally just taking timeout to relax and recreate.

ROSTER ONLINEThe monthly roster is now available onthe newsletter page so if you ever loseyour roster or need to quickly checkwhat you are on you can go online anddo so. You can even print off a copy!Newsletters are also being archivedand we now have discussion forumswhere people can leave prayers,notices, and engage in discussionaround sermons or other topics.



Sunday 24th August 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Naming the Twelve Disciples

Readings: Exodus 18:13-27, Luke 6:12-19

Theme for 31st August: Marriage


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SPRING FLOWER COMMUNIONThe Greymouth Uniting Church AnnualSpring Flower Communion Service isto be held at the Church 203 TainuiStreet on Sunday 31 August 2008 at2pm. There will be afternoon tea tofollow. All are cordially invited to attendthis function.

CBS CONCERT ST PATRICK'SThere will be a concert from the CBSChoir & Orchestra led by DavidWilliams and Don Whelan at StPatrick's Church at 3pm on Sat 30th ofAugust featuring a wide selection ofcomposers. A retiring collection will betaken to help cover costs.

CELEBRATING MARRIAGEOn the last Sunday in August (31st)we're celebrating marriage in theservice. The service will include a

marriage blessing for couples whowant it and a draw for a nightsaccommodation and breakfast at "TheRocks". We would also like folks tobring their wedding albums along todisplay, something nice for the sharedmeal and maybe even some bubbly todrink afterwards. We hope to have afloral arch and a chance for couples tobe photographed.

150YRS COMMEMORATIVE BOWLSBishop Richard has commissionedNelson potter Ross Richards to makea limited number of pottery bowls tocommemorate the 150th. The bowlsare 13cm and 17cm in diameter,glazed Nelson Diocesan Blue, fit insideeach other and cost $25/pair. RingAnita in Nelson to order on 03548-3124. See our website for a photoof the bowls.



6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 27th 10:00am Dixon House Communion

1:00pm Regional Deans Meeting Nelson7:30pm Evangelism Training


Friday 29th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden10:00am Regional Deanery Day in Greymouth

Sat 30th 10:00am Paintball Youth Group10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 31st 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��Rapid progress is beingmade on the propertyrepairs. The roof is nowfully replaced and theplumbing underway.

The Neale's should be back in Monday

RITA SHIFT ON TUESDAYRita Behm one of our parishioners ismoving house on Tuesday and wedesperately need cars, trailers andpeople to give us a hand. If you canhelp please let Tim know and meet at 167 Shakespeare St at 11am.

INTERCESSORS TRAININGFor those who missed the intercessorstraining there will be a repeat on the23rd of August from 1-2pm at Cobdenchurch. Please be there if you missedthe first one or are interested inbecoming involved in intercessions.

OKARITO TRIPHenk is busy arranging the nextOkarito Trip. You can come and go atany stage over the weekend but it willrun from Friday morning the 10th of

October through to Mon morning onthe 13th. Accommodation will cost$20/night. Travel and food to beworked out separately. It will be awonderful time of fellowship, fishing,walking and generally just taking timeout to relax and recreate.

SPRING FLOWER COMMUNIONThe Greymouth Uniting Church AnnualSpring Flower Communion Service isto be held at the Church 203 TainuiStreet on Sunday 31 August 2008 at2pm. There will be afternoon tea tofollow. All are cordially invited to attendthis function.

WEBSITEThe monthly roster is now available onthe newsletter page so if you ever loseyour roster or need to quickly checkwhat you are on you can go online anddo so. You can even print off a copy!Newsletters are also being archivedand we now have discussion forums.




Theme for this Sunday: Mercy To All Humanity (Runanga)

Nicky Mora (Cobden)

Readings: Isa 56:1, 6-7, Rom 11:13-15, 29-32, Matt 15:21-28 (Runanga)

Nicky Mora (Cobden)

Theme for 24th August: Naming the Twelve Disciples Readings: Exodus 18:13-27, Luke 6:12-19

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PRAYER IN THE VESTRYJust a quick reminder to those involvedin prayer out the back in the vestryafter the Cobden service. While weoffer ministry prayer out the frontduring the service it doesn't take theplace of the chance for more extensiveprayer out the back for those whowould appreciate it. If you are rosteredon for Prayer in the Vestry then pleasemake your way there immediately afterthe service and if no-one turns up afterfive minutes then come on out and joineveryone else for coffee and a chat.

CELEBRATING MARRIAGEOn the last Sunday in August (31st)we're celebrating marriage in theservice. The service will include amarriage blessing for couples who

want it and a draw for a nightsaccommodation and breakfast at "TheRocks". We would also like folks tobring their wedding albums along todisplay, something nice for the sharedmeal and maybe even some bubbly todrink afterwards. We hope to have afloral arch and a chance for couples tobe photographed.

CAKES FOR THE FIRE SERVICEAs a way of saying thank you to theCobden Fire service Nolene isco-ordinating some baking for a nicesupper which we will deliver to thestation on Monday 18th which is theirtraining night. If you would like to helpwith this then either bring some bakingto church on the 17th or give Nolene aring on 768-4638.



11:00am Help Rita Shift6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 20th 7:30pm Evangelism TrainingThurs 21st 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga


Friday 22nd 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden11:00am Regional Deanery Day in Greymouth12noon Supervision

Sat 23rd 10:30am Music Group Practice1:00pm Intercessors Training

Sun 24th 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:00am Blackball Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��On Wednesday a windstorm ripped throughCobden and elsewherecausing a mass ofdestruction that

included some of our church property.The Cobden vicarage lost half its roof,five trees, parts of five fences, agarden shed, log fire flu, hotwatercylinder overflow pipe, electricity, andphone. The church lost its sign, twowindows, two skylights, guttering,downpipes, power and got a hole in thewall. The garage has some dentedwalls and St Thomas' had one sheetof iron lifted.

Since then we have been intouch with insurance assessors andtradespeople and every aspect ofdamage is now scheduled for repair.However what impressed me morewas the bunch of volunteers whoanswered the call to arms on theThursday and helped remove therubbish and tidy up the trees andgrounds. Apart from the damage to thebuildings and some sawdust you would

almost never know we had been hit. Itwas a great effort and I and the parishare very grateful.

We are also very grateful to theefforts of the fire service who puttarpaulins on our roof and to those whoworked so hard to restore power,phone and took away the debris fromthe storm. It truly showed somethingabout the strength of the Coast'scommunity spirit. Well done everyoneand thank you.

We've also received messagesof support over the disaster fromRodney Dunlop, the Gribbles and theButton's





Theme for this Sunday: His Voice That Speaks Of Peace (Runanga)


Readings: 1 Kings 19:9.11-13, Rom 9:1-5, Matt 14:22-33 (Runanga)


Theme for 17th August: Naming the Twelve Disciples

Readings: Exodus 18:13-27, Luke 6:12-19

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10th August Tim Mora

PRAYER IN THE VESTRYJust a quick reminder to those involvedin prayer out the back in the vestryafter the Cobden service. While weoffer ministry prayer out the frontduring the service it doesn't take theplace of the chance for more extensiveprayer out the back for those whowould appreciate it. If you are rosteredon for Prayer in the Vestry then pleasemake your way there immediately afterthe service and if no-one turns up afterfive minutes then come on out and joineveryone else for coffee and a chat.

CELEBRATING MARRIAGEOn the last Sunday in August (31st)we're celebrating marriage in theservice. The service will include amarriage blessing for couples who

want it and a draw for a nightsaccommodation and breakfast at "TheRocks". We would also like folks tobring their wedding albums along todisplay, something nice for the sharedmeal and maybe even some bubbly todrink afterwards. We hope to have anfloral arch and a chance for couples tobe photographed.

CAKES FOR THE FIRE SERVICEAs a way of saying thank you to theCobden Fire service Nolene isco-ordinating some baking for a nicesupper which we will deliver to thestation on Monday 18th which is theirtraining night. If you would like to helpwith this then either bring some bakingto church on the 17th or give Nolene aring on 768-4638.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560








6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm AAW Meeting

Wed 13th 7:30pm Evangelism TrainingThurs 14th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sFriday 15th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden

12noon Supervision1:00pm Promise Keepers

Sat 16th All Day Promise Keepers10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 17th All Day Promise Keepers9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��I have been veryencouraged by themany answers toprayer that people havebeen experiencing in

the Parish of late. It shows anincreased sensitivity to the Holy Spiritin our praying, and an awareness thatGod desires to be involved in bringingabout change in people's lives andsituations. Personally I was veryencouraged by Wayne Dalzell'saccount of the vision of Christ hereceived the Sunday before his trip toChristchurch hospital. God was sayingvery strongly that he was going to bewith Wayne throughout that time away.and he was.

As Nicky Gumbel notes in theAlpha course not all our prayers areanswered but far more are answeredthan if we never prayed.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will bea Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC and

there will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumentals, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.

FOOD PARCELSWe have a new batch of food parcelsto give away to families in need. SeeTim or one of the Wardens if you orsomeone you know has a need forone.




Sunday 3rd August 2008

Theme for this Sunday: The Sabbath and Legalism

Readings: Rom 14:1-15:1, Luke 6:1-11

Theme for 10th August: His Voice That Speaks Of Peace (Runanga)


Readings: 1 Kings 19:9.11-13, Psalm 85, Rom 9:1-5, Matt 14:22-33 (Runanga)


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27th July Eric Holman

PIZZA DAY THANK YOUA big thank you to all those who helpedout on Friday and Saturday. It was agreat day and all those hands helpedmake light of the work.

SHARING YOUR FAITHStarting next week on Wed evening at7:30pm and for the next three weeksfollowing we'll be meeting in theCobden church to take part in a serieson "Sharing your Faith." It will includethe Biblical mandate, the reasons westruggle but most importantly it willinclude two weeks on actual methods.You will learn how to prepare andshare a testimony, lead someone in aprayer of salvation and more. Wewould like everyone to come. The Wednight home group leaders aboutcancelling their groups for those four

weeks and joining us. The dates areAugust 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Seeyou there.

ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSEWe have just purchased via the Vicar'sDiscretionary account the AlphaMarriage Course. This is a powerfultool for strengthening marriages andrelationships and we are lookingforward to offering the course in thenear future.

POLICE CHECKSThe Police Checks for those involvedin children's and young person'sministry as well as pastoral ministryhave to be renewed every five years.There are forms at the back of Cobdenchurch for those involved in thoseministries to pick up, fill in and get backto me by the end of August.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 4th All Day Vicars Day offTues 5th 9:00am Warden's Meeting without vicar

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 6th 9:00am Supervision

7:30pm Evangelism TrainingThurs 7th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sFriday 8th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden

12noon SupervisionSat 9th 10:30am Music Group Practice

7:00pm Church ConcertSun 10th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��As many of you willknow Bishop Richard isat Lambeth Palace inLondon for the 10yearly gathering of

Bishops from around the world. It is agathering filled with tension over theincreasing divide between orthodoxyand liberalism. Orthodoxy is defined asthose who hold to the truth of thedoctrines expressed in the historicalNicene and Apostolic creeds,Liberalism does not. The divide hasbeen brought to a head by theordination of Gene Robinson aself-declared homosexual in America.

This is no small issue and thereis a strong possibility that it could leadto an eventual split in the church.Personally, unless there is genuinerepentance in the liberal church thatleads to clear action and in reality trueconversion, I think such a split will beinevitable and in reality a good thing forthe church long term. So please prayfor Lambeth and for Bishop Richard.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will be

a Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC andthere will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumentals, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.





Sunday 27th July 2008

Theme for this Sunday: New Wineskins

Readings: Gal 5:13-23, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 5:27-39

Theme for 3rd August: The Sabbath and Legalism

Readings: Rom 14:1-15:1, Luke 6:1-11

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27th July Eric Holman

PIZZA DAY- HELPERS NEEDEDThis coming Friday at 2pm andSaturday at 8:30am we'll be needinghelpers for making pizzas and alsopeople willing to drive and deliverthem. Please come along on thosedays and lend a hand.

SHARING YOUR FAITHFor four weeks during August on Wedevenings from 7:30pm in the Cobdenchurch we'll be running a series on"Sharing your Faith." It will include theBiblical mandate, the reasons westruggle but most importantly it willinclude two weeks on actual methods.You will learn how to prepare andshare a testimony, lead someone in aprayer of salvation and more. Wewould like everyone to come. The Wed

night home group leaders aboutcancelling their groups for those fourweeks and joining us. The dates areAugust 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Seeyou there.

WEBSITE FURTHER UPDATEThere are now some new photogalleries and the audio sermons startplaying instantly.

POLICE CHECKSThe Police Checks for those involvedin children's and young person'sministry as well as pastoral ministryhave to be renewed every five years.There are forms at the back of Cobdenchurch for those involved in thoseministries to pick up, fill in and get backto me by the end of August.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 28th All Day Vicars Day offTues 29th All Day Vicar in Nelson

9:00am Warden's Meeting without vicar10:00am Dixon House Devotions6:30pm Friendship Kids

Wed 30th 11:30am Hospital Chapel Service7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's

Thurs 31st 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's

Friday 1st 9:00am Bible in Schools @ Cobden2:00pm Pizza Day part one

Sat 2nd 9:00am Pizza Day part two10:30am Music Group Practice

Sun 3rd 9:00am Runanga Church Service10:30am Cobden Church Service

Tim Writes ��This week is BibleSunday and all aroundthe country Churchesare celebrating the giftof the Bible and looking

at the Bible in their services.In our parish we will be handing

out envelopes for the Bible Societyappeal. We will also be makingavailable a pamphlet with a BibleReading planner which may be a goodway of kick starting Bible reading forthose who haven't yet got into thehabit.

As the term gets underwayagain please remember those areas ofministry involving youth and children.Please pray for Bible in Schools atRunanga and Cobden, Shirley Smith'sFriendship Kids, Sunday School atRunanga and Cobden and the wideryouth ministries at the Salvation Armyand The Shed.

Pray for more leaders,enthusiasm, fresh ideas and youngpeople coming to faith.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will be

a Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC andthere will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumentals, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.






Theme for this Sunday: Bible Sunday

Readings: 2 Tim 3:14-17, John 20:26-31

Theme for 27th July: New Wineskins

Readings: Gal 5:13-23, Joel 2:28-29, Luke 5:27-39

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13th July Stewart Nimmo

PIZZA DAYOn Saturday the 2nd of August we'll beholding our 2nd Pizza day for the year.The forms are out at the back of thechurch so start bringing in those ordersfrom your regulars.

SHARING YOUR FAITHFor four weeks during August on Wedevenings from 7:30pm in the Cobdenchurch we'll be running a series on"Sharing your Faith." It will include theBiblical mandate, the reasons westruggle but most importantly it willinclude two weeks on actual methods.You will learn how to prepare andshare a testimony, lead someone in aprayer of salvation and more. Wewould like everyone to come. The Wednight home group leaders aboutcancelling their groups for those four

weeks and joining us. The dates areAugust 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Seeyou there.

WEBSITE FURTHER UPDATEWe've now got google maps withsatellite views of our Parish and apartfrom a few new photos theexperimental website is now complete.In time Wayne Lorimer will give the sitea graphical makeover and turnfunctionality into also a thing of beauty.Feel free to make comment and giveus feedback.

PRAYER TEAM CODE OF PRACTICEWe have produced a draft Code ofPractice for those involved in prayingfor others. Please take one from theback and forward any comments andsuggestions to Tim so we can producea final version ASAP.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560






Website & Newsletter: www.nelsonanglican.org.nz/parishes/cobden.aspx


All Day Term 3 startsTues 22nd 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 23rd 10:00am Dixon House Communion

7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's


Friday 25th 9:00am Bible in Schools @ RunangaSat 26th 10:30am Music Group PracticeSun 27th 9:00am Runanga Church Service


Tim Writes ��Christianity is not just aSunday thing as we allknow but sometimesthe way we organiseourselves can kind of

reflect that. This is why I really enjoyour sharing time at Cobden on Sundaymornings as it both raises theexpectation that God is at work duringthe week and it also gives people anopportunity to share what God hasbeen doing in their lives. Speaking upthough can be a bit daunting andsometimes we feel we have nothing toshare but can I encourage everyonethat you probably do have somethingto share. It might not be a dramaticanswer to prayer. It might simply be ascripture verse that spoke to you fromyour Bible readings during the week, itmight be something you read in yourdevotional material. It might be ananswer to prayer. It might be someoneclose coming to faith. It might be theway you were able to be of help orcomfort to someone in a spot oftrouble. So don't be afraid to speak up

on Sunday mornings. We're all keen tohear how God has been at work inyour life.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will bea Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC andthere will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumentals, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.

FOOD PARCELSWe have a new batch of food parcelsto give away to families in need. SeeTim or one of the Wardens if you orsomeone you know has a need for one




Theme for this Sunday: Christ the Sower (Runanga)

Christ Divine (Cobden)

Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11, Rom 8:18-23, Matt 13:1-23 (Runanga)

John 20:19-31, Luke 5:17-26 (Cobden)

Theme for 20th July: Bible Sunday

Readings: 2 Tim 3:14-17, John 20:26-31

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13th July Stewart Nimmo

PIZZA DAYOn Saturday the 2nd of August we'll beholding our 2nd Pizza day for the year.The forms are out at the back of thechurch so start bringing in those ordersfrom your regulars.

FILM NIGHTSBecause of the cold and a busy fewmonths and the rugby we're cancellingthe film nights until September.

WEBSITE UPDATEThe experimental website has beenupdated a bit more with a new frontpage and some groups are now online.The latest magazines are also thereand you can listen to Tim's last twosermons and even download them.Follow the link in the grey box below tothe website. Wayne Lorimer is workingon the official website, this one is just aworking site where we try out newfeatures so please feel free to makecomment and give us feedback.

RADIO MICROPHONESWe now have two new handheld VHFradio microphones in the sound deskfor use in more mobile situations likesharing, drama and concerts.

PRAYER TEAM CODE OF PRACTICEWe have produced a draft Code ofPractice for those involved in prayingfor others. Please take one from theback and forward any comments andsuggestions to Tim so we can producea final version ASAP.

INTERCESSORS TRAININGFor those who missed the intercessorstraining there will be a repeat on the23rd of August from 1-2pm at Cobdenchurch. Please be there if you missedthe first one or are interested.

RITA NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONRita, one of our Cobden regulars isneeding to find new accommodation asher flat has been sold. If you know ofanything please let Tim know.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 14th All Day Vicars Day offTues 15th 9:00am Warden's MeetingWed 16th 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's

7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer'sThurs 17th 12noon Minister's Association Meeting


Sat 19th All Day Alpha Marriage Course in Christchurch10:30am Music Group Practice


Tim Writes ��One of the areas westruggle in asChristians is withsharing our faith. Weknow we should but

somehow it feels like either we'rebeing pushy or that we simply don'tknow how to do it in the first place. Wehad a good discussion over this topicat our last vestry meeting and wedecided that we will be intentionalabout it. So for four weeks on Wedevenings from 7:30pm in the Cobdenchurch we'll be running a series on"Sharing your Faith." It will include theBiblical mandate, the reasons westruggle but most importantly it willinclude two weeks on actual methods.You will learn how to prepare andshare a testimony, lead someone in aprayer of salvation and more. Wewould like everyone to come and wewill be talking to the Wed night homegroup leaders about cancelling theirgroups for those four weeks andcoming along. The dates are August6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. See youthere.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will bea Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC andthere will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumental's, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.

WATOTO BRICKSHoly Trinity is sending another team toWatoto in 2009. If you would like tosupport them directly with finance youcan do so by buying symbolic bricks.Bricks cost $10 each. Just ringMargaret on 768-7508 or Pete Whiteon 768-7712 for a form.




Theme for this Sunday: Healing the Leper

Readings: Lev 13:38-46, 14:1-20, Luke 5:12-16

Theme for 13th July: Christ the Sower (Runanga)

Christ Divine (Cobden)

Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65, Rom 8:18-23, Matt 13:1-23 (Runanga)

John 20:19-31, Luke 5:17-26 (Cobden)

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29th June Henk Stengs

MENZ BREAKFASTOn Saturday the 12th July there will bea men's breakfast at Holy TrinityChurch starting at 7:30am. Cost $7.00but I am happy with whatever you canafford to give me. Also like last time Iam happy to pick people up on the waythrough.

PIZZA DAYOn Saturday the 2nd of August we'll beholding our 2nd Pizza day for the year.The forms will be out at the back of thechurch very soon so start forewarningyour regular customers.

FILM NIGHTSBecause of the cold and a busy fewmonths and the rugby we're cancellingthe film nights until September.

WEBSITEThe experimental website has a fewmore features for you to play with. Thelatest magazines for June and July arenow online and you can also listen to

Tim's sermon from last week and evendownload it if you wish. Follow the linkin the grey box below to the website.Wayne Lorimer is working on theofficial website, this one is just aworking site where we try out newfeatures so please feel free to makecomment and give us feedback.

BLACKBALL SERVICENext Sunday the Blackball Service willbe at Trevor and Gail Johnstone'shome at Moonlight. Ring Trevor on732-3820 if you need directions.

AAW SOUP AND SANDWICHESThis week AAW will be meeting earlierat 6pm for Soup and Sandwiches atCobden Church.

INTERCESSORS TRAININGFor those who missed the intercessorstraining there will be a repeat on the23rd of August from 1-2pm at Cobdenchurch. Please be there if you missedthe first one or are interested.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560 Email: [email protected] Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: [email protected] Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: [email protected] Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820 Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826 Website & Newsletter: www.nelsonanglican.org.nz/parishes/cobden.aspx


6:00pm AAW Meeting at CobdenWed 9th 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's

7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer'sThurs 10th 7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sSat 12th 7:30am Men's Breakfast at Holy Trinity



Tim Writes ��It is with real sadnessthat I let you know ofthe passing of JanMunn last Monday froma stroke. Our prayers

are with Roy for strength and comfortwho was a significant member of ourparish for many years. The funeral willbe on Monday 30th June at 11am inHoly Trinity Church.

Marge Tefft is now in temporaryresidence in the Holy Trinity vicarage.In time she and Robin will build theirown house and take up residencethere. Marge would like to express herdeep appreciation for all theexpressions of love, support andfriendship she received from our parishwhile she was in residence at ourvicarage. She felt her time there wasvery special and a real blessing to her.So thank you to everyone who helpedto make her stay a pleasant one offond memories. Finally, as most of you will beaware, the concert with Steve Apiranaand Derek Lind had to be cancelled tothe disappointment of many. Theycould not get over either of the passes.

PARISH CONCERTOn August the 9th we're going to beholding our mid-winter social. It will bea Parish Concert with a pot luckdessert. Henk Stengs will MC andthere will be a clipboard at the back ofCobden church for items. Runangaand Blackball folk can ring Henk directon 768-7741. So don't be shy, have ago. We're looking for songs, dances,skits, instrumental's, jokes whatever toentertain us on the night. You canenter more than one item and youcould go solo, duet, as a group, afamily etc. It's going to be a great night.So invite a friend as well.

NEW SOUND SYSTEMCourtesy of Neil and Robyn Struthersthe Parish will soon have a newportable sound system. Primarily for StThomas' when large crowds like theoccasion of the centenary andfunerals make amplification necessary.It will also be used for when we want touse a data projector out there or forwhenever the Parish runs an eventelsewhere that needs such a system.




Theme for this Sunday: Calling the First Disciples

Readings: Rom 10:8-15, Luke 5:1-11

Theme for 6th July: Healing the Leper

Readings: Lev 13:38-46, 14:1-20, Luke 5:12-16

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29th June Henk Stengs

PUNGAS TO GIVE AWAYBrian and Carolyn Hoy are clearingtheir property and have a number ofPungas to give away. They can bere-planted, used for garden borders,fences or whatever. See Brian andCarolyn if you would like some.

PIZZA DAYOn Saturday the 2nd of August we'll beholding our 2nd Pizza day for the year.The forms will be out at the back of thechurch very soon so start forewarningyour regular customers.

150th CELEBRATIONSThe Diocese is celebrating 150 yearsthis September and is marking theoccasion with a series of events and ahistory of the Diocese. Events we canbe involved in include a children's artcompetition and the possibility of

joining with the Bishop as he walks thebounds of the Diocese, either the lot orjust sections. He'll be walking theHeaphy Track 23rd - 26th Feb and willlikely be in our area not long after that.So see Tim for more information ifyou're interested or grab a flyer fromthe back of each church.

STEVE'S MEDIEVAL BASHSteve Neale will be hosting a Medievalnight of dance, loads of food, mulledwine and more as a fund raiser for theWatoto Trip. Tickets are available fromthe church office or Steve 768-7508 or768-7844.

Where: Trinity Centre.When: 6pm Friday 18th JulyHow much: $20 single / $50 family.A creche will be available andcostumes are optional.

Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560 Email: [email protected] Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: [email protected] Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: [email protected] Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820 Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826 Website & Newsletter: www.nelsonanglican.org.nz/parishes/cobden.aspx


11:00am Jan Munn's Funeral, Holy Trinity ChurchTues 1st 9:00am Warden's Meeting

6:30pm Friendship KidsWed 2nd 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's

7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer'sThurs 3rd 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga

7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma'sFri 4th All Day Term Two ends.

9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed



Tim Writes ��Nicky and I are startingsomething new in linewith the move frominvesting time andenergy into the parish

infrastructure to that of the people. Wehave started this month having one ortwo couples or individuals around forlunch after church as a way ofdeepening existing relationships andgetting to know people.

Last Sunday Josie and Garry,and Carolyn and Brian joined us for alight lunch followed by a pleasantafternoon of conversation andsocialising. So watch out, you may findyourself being approached for alunchtime invitation sometime in thenear future. It's a long term initiativebecause with the Parish Lunch on thelast Sunday of the month and Blackballon the second Sunday there's only twoSundays a month we can use.

NEW PHONE NUMBERThe old parish phone number of 7687667 has been disconnected. We hadkept it for a while with a diversion toTim and Nicky's home number but withMarge moving out and Stephen

wanting to keep his old number itseemed an appropriate time to finallylet it go. So if you have been ringing768 7667 or have it on speed dial orsomething like that you will need toalter it to Tim and Nicky's homenumber 768 9605.

SUCCESSFUL TRAININGWe've run a number of trainingsessions of late to up-skill people intheir various roles on Sundaymornings. Last Saturday we had ClaireHolley lead us in a basic counsellingskills workshop for those involved inprayer ministry. Many commented tome on how helpful they found it. Thenon Tuesday we ran a training sessionon the sound desk and the use of thenew computer to record sermons. Itwas a very enjoyable as well asinstructive time. Finally there was asession for intercessors on Sat but itoccurred after this newsletter went toprint so I cannot comment on how itwent. So thanks to those who led thetraining and for those who turned up. Itwas much appreciated.



Sunday 22nd June 2008

Theme for this Sunday: Dealing with the Demonic

Readings: Matt 9:17-29, Acts 16:16-18, Luke 4:31-44

Theme for 29th June: Calling the First Disciples

Readings: Rom 10:8-15, Luke 5:1-11

LIONSYou'll see that on Thursday that theLion's Changeover night is listed. Thisis because I have decided to join theLions Club of Greymouth as a way ofbeing more involved in the community.I know many of the members anywayand it seemed like an appropriate thingto be involved in.

STEVE APIRANA AND DEREK LIND Are coming to Greymouth. Tues 24thJune 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Centre.Steve and Derek - great mates andentertainers - have for many yearsthrilled audiences with concerts thatare full of laughs, great music and funfor the whole family. "Its inevitable" that

you and your friends will have amemorable time. Don't miss it !! Theconcerts are free but donations will beaccepted for TEAR Fund's ministry.

PRAYER MEETINGS AND REVIVALPeople often pray for revival wanting tosee God's Spirit poured out in powerand people coming to faith in theirdroves. Sadly they will be disappointedbecause history has shown thatcommunity revival always begins withpersonal revival. It has to start with thechurch and secondly because it isalways undergirded with prayer. Thefirst sign of revival will always be anincrease in numbers at the churchprayer meeting. See you Thursday!


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560







What's On This Week!Mon 23rd All Day Vicars Day offTues 24th 9:00am Warden's Meeting

12:30pm AAW Luncheon6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm Derek Lind and Steve Apirana Concert

Wed 25th 10:00am Dixon House Communion7:00pm Grease High School musical starts at Regent7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's

Thurs 26th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's6:00pm Lions Changeover night

Fri 27th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 28th 10:00am Youth Group Paintball10:30am Music Group Practice


Lawn Mowing Roster

15th June Tim Mora

Tim Writes ��A telling judgementfrom the High Courtwas delivered thisweek, finding that theAbortion Supervisory

Committee (ASC) has "misinterpretedits' functions and powers under theabortion law," and that "there is reasonto doubt the lawfulness of manyabortions" in New Zealand.

Right to Life, a pro-life charity,has taken the ASC to Court allegingthey have been failing to fulfil theirduties in ensuring the law is interpretedas intended. Under New Zealand lawan abortion is illegal unless it takesplace with the authorisation of twocertifying consultants. The mostcommonly cited ground is that thepregnancy would result in a seriousrisk to the mental health of the mother.In 2006 17,732 abortions, 98.9 percentof all abortions, were performed on thisground. Justice Miller, the Judgehearing the case, agreed that at themoment in New Zealand we seem toeffectively have abortion on demand,with figures showing that somecertifying consultants decline very few

or no abortions whatsoever. JusticeMiller held that our abortion laws showthat "the unborn child has a claim onthe conscience of the community...and that our abortion laws are beingabused, and inadequately supervised."

"The abortion law certainlyasserts a state interest in protectingthe unborn child, and not merely aninterest in ensuring that women mayhave safe and legal abortions."

This is a landmark decision andwhile not denying there are some validgrounds for abortion it would certainlyappear that in New Zealand we haveabortion on demand at present.Hopefully this judgement will pave theway for a review of our current abortionlaws.

LAST CHANCE PROMISE KEEPERSPromise Keepers is coming on the15-17th August. This is a great men'sweekend. You must sign up by June15th to get the reduced rate. Traveland accommodation are covered. SeeTim today if you are interested.




Theme for this Sunday: The Ministry Begins


Theme for 22nd June: Dealing with the Demonic

Readings: Matt 9:17-29, Acts 16:16-18, Luke 4:31-44

INTERCESSORS TRAININGJune the 21st from 1-3pm we will beholding an intercessors training day. Iwould like all involved in leadingintercessions to attend. There will betraining on making the prayers moreparticipatory, use of the prayer book,prayer guides, and so on.

PRAYER RELAYThis Tues the 17th at 12noonmembers of the Diocesan team will bein Cobden to pray with us for ourParish and to work with us in puttingtogether two prayers; one for ourparish and one for the Diocese. Theseprayers will form part of Prayer map ofthe whole Diocese which will be hungin the Cathedral during the time of the

150th celebrations. The team will bepraying in and with every parish. Itwould be good to have as many aspossible to come to this meeting.Please book it in your diaries now andbring your lunch!

STEVE APIRANA AND DEREK LIND Are coming to Greymouth. Tues 24thJune 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Centre.Steve and Derek - great mates andentertainers - have for many yearsthrilled audiences with concerts thatare full of laughs, great music and funfor the whole family. "Its inevitable" thatyou and your friends will have amemorable time. Don't miss it !! Theconcerts are free but donations will beaccepted for TEAR Fund's ministry.


Phone & Fax: 768 9605 or 768 7667 Mobile: 027 204 8560






Website & Online Newsletter: http://cobden


11:30am Prayer Relay Cobden Church6:30pm Friendship Kids7:30pm Sound system training night

Wed 18th 7:00pm Home Group at Shirley's7:30pm Home Group at Lorimer's

Thurs 19th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's7:30pm Vestry Meeting

Fri 20th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden9:30am Regional Deanery Day Westport7:00pm Youth Group @ The Shed

Sat 21st 10:30am Music Group Practice1:00pm Intercessors Training

Sun 22nd 9:00am Runanga Church Service

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