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 30thWe 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