The Anglican Parish of Cobden-Runanga
The Tear Fund "Gift For Life" forms
The Herald
To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.
Sunday 2nd November 2008
Theme for this Sunday: Creation Part III
Readings: Heb 1:1-14, John 2:1-11
Theme for 9th November: The Bridegroom is Here (Runanga)
Henk Stengs (Cobden)
Readings: Psalm 63, 1 Thess 4:13-18, Matt 25:1-13 (Runanga)
Henk Stengs (Cobden)
Tim Writes

I felt last Sunday was a
very special time as we
talked about healing and
had opportunity for
prayer both for people
present and for those on our hearts.
Please let me know about any answers
to prayer from that Sunday for our
encouragement. This Sunday we will
be looking at the final clip on creation
before getting back to Luke. It's been a
very worthwhile series and I know
many have been strengthened in their
faith because of it.
HELP WANTED
If you have access to stories, photos or
any other info relating to the early
churches in the Nelson Diocese, we
would love to hear from you. We are
working on the development of a DVD
to record the events of the 150th
celebrations as well as tell the story of
how it all began. We are also looking
for people who have a story to tell
about how the church has significantly
impacted their lives, bringing them to a
saving faith in Jesus. If you have
TEAR FUND- GIFT FOR LIFE
Salvation Army Hall Tues 4th of Nov at
material, or ideas about something that
may merit inclusion, please contact
Rachel Stokes on 03 541 9598 or
email: villagenews@ts.co.nz
CORIN FAMILY UPDATE
The Corin family now have their visas
and have actually left the country. By
now they will be in the Central Asian
country they will be working in for the
next two and a half years. Pray that
Catherine's health improves and that
they will have a very effective ministry.
MEN'S HEALTH DAY
The PHO have organised two health
meetings at the Trowbridge room on
Friday 14th looking at men's health
issues like prostrate cancer,
cholesterol levels etc. Both meetings
are free but places are limited so
please register by phoning Sue-Ann or
Amy on 768 6182. You can come at
lunchtime from 12noon - 1:30pm or at
5:30pm. Food is being provided at no
charge.
Lawn Mowing Roster
26th Oct Tim Mora
Valma Rees will be speaking at the
are out at the back of each church. 7pm on the topic of "You Can Be
"Gift for Life" is a way of supporting the
needy through buying needed items
like a goat, pig, education, start-up
loan etc., instead of just giving money.
Wonder Woman." This is a worthwhile
event and I encourage all women in
the parish to attend and be inspired.
SHARING SHED MEETING
Our tradition here is to fund various On Thursday 6th November at the
items as individuals and families and to Cobden Church there will be a Sharing
place the gift certificates on the
Shed meeting at 1pm.
Cobden Christmas tree for reading out
on Christmas Eve. Please take a form ELECTIONS AND VOTING
and hand into Eric or Nancy by Dec 7th Check out the Gotta Vote link at
with money. Make cheques out to www.focusonthefamily.co.nz, where
"Tear Fund" please. you'll find info on our MPs voting
records etc. to help you choose the
WOMEN'S EVENT
candidates who best line up with your
Christian Women Communicating
Internationally are back in Greymouth.
beliefs, convictions and values.
What's On This Week!
Mon 3rd All Day Vicars Day off
Tues 4th 9:00am Warden's Meeting
6:30pm Friendship Kids
Wed 5th 9:00am Supervision
7:30pm Home Group Meeting at Lorimer's
Thurs 6th 9:00am Bible in Schools Runanga
1:00pm Sharing Shed Meeting
7:30pm Advent Planning Service
7:30pm Prayer Meeting at Dalma's
Friday 7th 9:00am Bible in Schools Cobden
12noon Supervision
7:00pm Friday Night Youth Group
Sat 8th 10:00am Paintball
10:30am Music Group Practice
Sun 9th 9:00am Runanga Church Service
10:00am Blackball Church Service
10:30am Cobden Church Service
Priest-in-Charge: Rev. Tim Mora, 186 Main South Rd, Greymouth
Phone & Fax: 768 9605 Mobile: 027 204 8560
Email: timmora@ihug.co.nz
Vicars Warden: Eric Holman 768 7704 E-Mail: ragamuffin@maxnet.co.nz
Peoples Warden: Nolene Millar 768 4638 E-Mail: greymillars@xtra.co.nz
Blackball Contact Person: Trevor Johnston 732 3820
Runanga Contact Person: Barry Smithson 762 7826
Website & Newsletter: cobden.nelsonanglican.org.nz