ST. MICHAEL’S & ST. PAUL’S Newsletter

20 Nov 2011 . Number39

Minister: Martin Harrison 5423694
Vicar’s Warden: Alan Wright 54492236
People’s Warden: Karen Hoddy 5448557
Office brightwaterchurch@gmail.com
Web site http://waimea.nelsonanglican.org.nz/

Welcome to our services this morning .

This mornings readings are from Matt 25:31-46 Eph 1:15-23

Churches Vision- To build a mature community of God in and through the church community and the community of the Waimea plains.

Craft Morning A Reminder on the 23 rd of November is a craft morning at St Johns worship centre at 10 o'clock we will be doing a Christmas

Craft but most welcome to bring what ever you are working on at home or just come for a chat and a cuppa. Please bring a friend, neighbor, relative we would love to see them. Again if needing a ride just let me know and I'll pick you up. Nicola Berthelsen Senior Care Coordinator  

St Paul's Music and Movement group will be having there last Monday morning on the 5 th of December and we are doing a concert and would love you to come and be with us. But I do have a request I need some kind people to make me some lovely cakes for morning tea could you please let me know thank you so much Nicola Berthelsen

St Paul's Hall Painting.

This week has seen more progress. All the walls and ceilings are finished and the frames of the aluminum windows have been enameled. The windows behind the stage are undercoated and filled, the middle door entrance way has been prepared and has one coat of paint. You are doing a great job Alan Waters, and John Baty.

10 OF THE 15 NEW LIGHTS IN THE HALL HAVE BEEN SPONSORED

Thankyou to those that have generously given $50 a light to this project. If you would like to help out with this please put the money in an envelope marked lights and place it in the collection.

   COMBINED SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE 6.00PM NOVEMBER 20 TH

 As a church we work with our brothers and sisters from other churches and it is great to join with them to worship. This is a combined service, which has been organised by the Waimea Richmond ministers association. The guest speaker will be Rob Harley one of NZ top Documentary Journalists and a great speaker. So put it in your diary now and meet with fellow Christians at Richmond Baptist Church

Diocesan farewell of Revd Dr Tim and Fiona Harris

All are welcome to the Diocesan farewell of Revd Dr Tim and Fiona Harris -

When: Saturday, 17th December commencing at mid day. Venue: All Saints, Nelson. BBQ lunch : Meat and some fruit juices will be provided – you are welcome to bring your own preferred refreshments.

Please bring a salad to share. It would be helpful if an idea of numbers RSVP's Anita 5483124 or . anita@nelsonanglican.org.nz

Carols by Glow-lite

Saturday 10 December 5.30 till 9pm. Every year we partner with the School and the Brightwater Fire force to put this community event on in Snowdens bush. As is tradition we the church will be doing desserts & ice creams again. Help needed 2 shifts. 5 – 7pm and 7 – 9pm. Also people to help to set up 10am. Contact Karen re help 544 8557 or email mike.karen@vodafone.co.nz

Church Grounds

It is easy to miss because it is done so well. Next time you are at St Michaels or at St Paul's take time to look at the grounds and how well they look. This is all because of the hard work of Hugh Marshall and Arthur Palmer at St Michael's. Mike Hoddy and Andrew Harrison at St Paul's. Thank you for all your efforts we are proud of you. And while I am mentioning also the cleanliness of the buildings thanks to Pauline Coy and her helpers.

Church Building Insurance

As many are aware since the Christchurch earthquakes the cost of insurance on buildings has been revised and the cost increased. The Nelson Diocese organises all our insurance and they are holding a workshop for church wardens and Management teams on Monday night. If you would like to join in the meeting and hear the issues then talk to Karen or Martin.

 Church Life Survey NZ (CLSNZ): Have you filled one in yet

This an interdenominational non-profit organisation working together for the purpose of helping churches research the needs of their congregations, so they can plan better for the future. As a church this information is valuable and we are joining with the rest of the Nelson Anglican Diocese in participating in this survey. It is important that everyone has a chance to fill out the survey so we get a true picture. Forms will be available at each service during the month of Nov. Please make sure you get one and if possible fill it out before you leave the service and hand it in (that way it does not get lost in the paper war at home).  Your support for this survey is appreciated.