Daylight saving ends at 3am on the first Sunday in April. This is a reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday evening (5th April)
Saturday Village Market: Our next market date is 5th April, from 9am at the Village Bryndwr. If you have any items for donation they can be left at the Bryndwr office, or we can arrange to pick up, please phone Fei or Tracey to request this. We thank you for your support!
Easter eggs for Pillars: As we have done in previous years, we are collecting Easter eggs to be given to Pillars, who distribute them to the children of prisoners. Easter Eggs can be brought to worship services during March, or left in the collection boxes at the offices at Bryndwr and Papanui. For information about Pillars, go to www.pillars.org.nz
Village Kids morning tea: raised $210 for Christian World Service, CWS. The children chose to put the funds towards emergency rations, an emergency health kit, and elephant protection. Many thanks to all who supported the morning tea!
5th Sunday Feast – next Sunday, March 30th: We do hope you can come along. They are always a great opportunity to share hospitality together. We will begin with coffee at 10am before the Church service at 10.30am, followed by the meal.
If your surname begins with A to Mc we ask if you could bring a salad to share.
If your surname begins M to Z we ask you to bring a dessert to share.
The meat, this time is sausages on the barbie! (Supplied). We look forward to seeing you then.
2025 Walking Festival: Saturday 12 to 27 April. Explore the beauty of our city and its surroundings through a variety of inspiring walks suitable for all ages and abilities. From scenic strolls to adventurous hikes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/programme/121
Roster Reminder – 30 March:
Setup: Johan and Gordon.
Welcoming: Mitch and Barb, Paula.
Reading: Christine A, Anne S.
Counting: Amber, Margaret M.
Morning Tea: Judith and Andrew, Keren.
Technician: Grant.
Grounds at Bryndwr (Sat 29 March) Donald.
| March | Time | Event | Venue |
| Sun 23 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 5.30pm | Evening Circle | (ph Catherine for details) | |
| Mon 24 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.30am | Creative Nest, Painting Group (10.30-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 25 | 10.00am | Fly-Bys (visitors) | |
| 10.30am | Creative Nest, drop-in (10.30-12.30) | Papanui | |
| Wed 26 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Pre-School Music | Bryndwr | |
| Thurs 27 | 9.30am | Steady as you go, falls prevention class | Papanui |
| 9.30am | Playful Generations (9.30-11am) | Papanui | |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins (visitors) | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship followed by light lunch (provided) | Papanui | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 28 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 1.15pm | Indoor Bowls | Papanui | |
| Sat 29 | 9.30am | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 30 | 10.00am | Coffee before Church | Bryndwr |
| 10.30am | Worship Service, followed by feast meal | Bryndwr |