Notices 25 August – 1 September

A Thought for Food:  Thank you for the ongoing donations to the Burnside Primary School food parcels.  The following items are welcome: pasta sauce, rice, canned vegetables, spreads (peanut butter, jam, marmite) tea, coffee, milo, baked beans, and canned spaghetti.  Thank you for your help.

Playful Generations – Community Drop-in:  Join us any time between 9.30 and 11am, Thursdays, during term time.  Entry by Gold coin donation, which gives you a ‘token’ for a hot drink, and there will be a craft or activity for you to enjoy if you wish. Located in the Creative Nest, at the Village Papanui.

Contact Layka for more information, layka@villagechurch.nz

Roster Reminder – Sunday 1^st  September:

Setup: Andrew and Ken.

Welcoming: Bruce & Ruth, Lesley.

Reading: Catherine, Margaret W.

Counting: Vivienne, Andrew.

Morning Tea: Salilo & Jerry, Fuatino & Sapu.

Technician: Grant.

Grounds at Bryndwr (Sat 31^st) Donald.

Council of Assembly correspondence: Parish Council has received a letter regarding the Abuse in Care Report from the Royal Commission, which notes the steps being taken by the Presbyterian Church in response to the Report.  Copies of the letter are available from the Bryndwr and Papanui offices and on the noticeboards there.  If you would like an emailed copy sent to you please email Tracey at papanui@villagechurch.nz

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue fundraiser:  Parishioner Patrick Fergusson is walking 80km as part of the Back to Base challenge in August and is using the opportunity to fundraise for the Rescue Helicopter Service.  Should you wish to donate to Patrick’s challenge please use reference B2BFergusson when you make your online donation.

The annual fundraising target of $7m, for provision for the delivery of 24/7 emergency helicopter services in the Canterbury and West Coast regions, is a big aim but every donation helps.  Thank you for your support.