Weekly Prayer @ the Chapel – Tuesday, 9am-9.30am.
Prayers of the People: Would you consider bringing Prayers for Others occasionally for our Sunday Service? Often this time of intercessory prayer is known as the ‘Prayers of the People’, where people from the congregation will lead prayers for the world, our community and ourselves. It’s a wonderful privilege to give voice to the prayers we carry for others. If you’d like to know more, have a chat with Luke.
AGM This year’s AGM is planned to be on Sunday 18th October, following the service. Any matters of General Business to be raised, please send to the Parish Clerk in writing (email is fine: clerk@villagechurch.nz) by Tuesday 13th October.
Nominations for Parish Council: If you’re considering serving as part of our Parish Council, please use the nomination forms available at the Bryndwr and Papanui offices. These need to be returned to the Parish Clerk by Tuesday 13th October.
Curious about this Parish Council thing? Our Parish Council is responsible for the Spiritual oversight, pastoral care, and leadership of our Church, working to ensure we are a vibrant, worshiping and active faith community, and taking care of all the things needed, like property, finance and administration, to support it all. If you’d like to know more about what being part of our Parish Council involves, don’t be afraid to chat to Luke, Joy or any of our Parish Councillors: Jane, Kate, Liam, Linda, David, Claire, Alistair, Judiths, or Keren.
A copy of the Annual Report has been sent by email to all those we have an email address for. If you don’t use email, please ask for a printed copy from either the Bryndwr or the Papanui office. The financial statements are also being emailed, and for those who need a printed copy, we ask you to make contact with Judith.
Election topics information
The Interchurch Bioethics Council has put together some information sheets on key issues in the lead up to the next election. The hope is that the information provided will help people think ethically about these issues as they consider where to place their vote in November. All seven information sheets can be accessed through the ICBC website https://www.interchurchbioethics.org.nz/election2026/ Some copies of the 7 topical sheets are also available on the notices table.
Tonight (Sunday 11 October) 7pm – Meet the Ilam Electorate Candidates – The Village Presbyterian Church in Bryndwr is holding a
“Meet the Candidates Evening” for candidates standing in the Ilam electorate in the upcoming general election. You are invited to come along and hear your candidates speak and answer questions.
A light supper will be provided at the end of the meeting.
SuperGold at Parakiore, Tuesday 20 October from 10am-2.30pm: older adults are invited to come along and try something new, with activities including Zumba Gold, badminton, aqua jogging and fitness, walking netball, walking basketball, pickleball, dance tasters, gentle exercise, yoga/pilates, circus, diving, water polo, hydroslides, SwimSmart sessions, and more. With a $6 entry fee paid on arrival at reception, it’s an affordable way to explore a range of activities, meet new people and discover different ways to keep active at Parakiore.
Find out more and view the programme here: https://recandsport.ccc.govt.nz/supergold-tuesday/
Bryndwr Grounds maintenance: if you would be interested in finding out about being involved in helping with the lawn mowing and general grounds maintenance at the Bryndwr site, please contact Teresa at the Bryndwr office. This is a semi-regular commitment (approximately 8 weekly).
If you have a birthday in September or October you are welcome to come along to a potluck lunch after the AGM on Sunday 18th October at 1pm at Kath and Ken’s place. Please RSVP to Kath.
Roster Reminder – 18 October:
Setup: Blackbeard family.
Welcoming: Janice & Ian, Nancy M.
Reading: Teresa, Jane.
Counting: David B, Vivienne.
Technician: Liam
Morning Tea: Christine & Wayne A, Annie.
Tuesday 20 October – both offices will be closed for admin training offsite.
Prayer requests for yourself or for others can be made for the confidential attention of the Village Prayer team, email: prayer@villagechurch.nz
| October | |||
| Sun 11 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| Book Stall | Bryndwr | ||
| 7.00pm | Meet the Ilam Electorate Candidates | Bryndwr | |
| Mon 12 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest painting group | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 13 | 9:00am | Prayer @ the Chapel | Bryndwr |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest | Papanui | |
| 7.30pm | Parish Council | Papanui | |
| Wed 14 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| Thurs 15 | 9.30am | Playful Generations | Papanui |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins visitors | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship | Papanui | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 16 | 2pm-5pm | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sat 17 | 9.15-12.30 | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 18 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| AGM | Bryndwr | ||
| 6.00pm | Table Talk | Papanui |