St Pauls Church, Napier

An interesting article from the PCANZ archivist

Sally — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:51:19 +0000

Here is part of our history ….. Click here to read it and have an explore of the rest of the archives site while you are there!

Afternoon Fellowship

Kerry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:01:21 +0000

Afternoon Fellowship begins Wednesday 8th February at 1.45pm.
Come and join for fun and fellowship.

Thanks, Jam Jars and Music & MOvement

Kerry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:58:51 +0000

Music & Movement is now underway again. Tuesday mornings 9-11.30am in the lounge and foyer. Anyone interested in helping, please let us know.

Jam Jars – The jam makers are having a busy time preparing for the Fete. If you have clean jars with lids or would like to contribute to the sugar or fresh fruit or berries suitable for jam, please contact Dorothy Finlayson – 843 1266 or Marian Emslie – 843 7853. Thank you.

A very big THANK YOU to all who helped with the food for the morning tea after the Civic Service last Sunday. It’s great to have such willing workers and a good team of cooks. Dorothy.

Enliven, entertainment and enjoyment

Kerry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000

Enliven – a group under the auspices of PSEC are now using our facilities Thursday’s and Friday’s for their day programme. If any member of the Parish is interested in providing help over the lunch time on a Thursday, would you please let Brenda (845 0641) know.

FREE PIPE BAND DISPLAY Waitangi Day at Anderson Park 4pm at southern end (near New World Supermarket) Waitangi Day display by the Drones & Sticks Pipe Band. No charge, $2 raffles, free parking, free toilets.

Napier Foodbank has had a busy start to the year. They are currently short of canned vegetables, fish and spaghetti, biscuits and weetbix. They would also be interested is hearing from anyone who would be willing to make jam for them as they have been given strawberries. Sugar and jars can be supplied, they just need your jam making skills. If you are able to help please phone Sue on 844 5951. Thank you.

Parish Lunch Group

Kerry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:58:10 +0000

The Parish Lunch Group will meet on Friday 3rd February 2012. Please phone Jill (845 2392) if you would like to attend. Venue still to be confirmed.

Thrift Shop News

Kerry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:56:25 +0000

The Thrift Shop has given a further donation of $2000 to the Church and $200 to the Family Works Guardian Angel appeal. Thank you to all those who support the work of the Thrift Shop either by helping on the roster or supplying goods. We are finding a good sale for small furniture items and would appreciate donations of such items. We do not have any sale for older computers, televisions or other electrical goods.

Afternoon Fellowship

Kerry — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:55:17 +0000

Advance Notice – Afternoon Fellowship will meet on Wednesday 8th February at 1.45pm. All are welcome.

Lunch, Meetings, Choirs, Notices, Mission Work, Jam Jars and More

Kerry — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:39:53 +0000

Newsletter
Items for inclusion in the February newsletter should be to Jill by Tuesday 24th January 2012. Would leaders of groups please let Jill know dates for recommencement of your activities. b.j.mcconnochie@xtra.co.nz

Notices for Bulletin
All notices preferably to be in by Thursdays please. Email or drop into the office at any time during the week.
Office details: ph. 835 5359 and email stpaulsnapier@gmail.com

Meeting
There will be a combined Session and Board of Managers meeting on Tuesday 24th January 2012 at 7pm to discuss the Parish’s Insurance. All members are asked to attend.

Parish Lunch Group
The group will meet on Friday 3rd February 2012. Please phone Jill (845 2392) if you would like to attend. Venue still to be confirmed.

Jam Jars
The jam makers are having a busy time preparing for the Fete. If you have clean jars with lids or would like to contribute to the sugar or fresh fruit or berries suitable for jam, please contact Dorothy Finlayson – 843 1266 or Marian Emslie – 843 7853. Thank you.

NZ Bible Society
The Society is looking for someone with a real heart for mission to deliver Bibles to remote communities in Australia’s Outback. Full details are on the notice board.

Enliven
A group under the auspices of PSEC will be using our facilities commencing this Thursday for their day programme. If any member of the Parish is interested in providing help over the lunch time, would you please let Brenda (845 0641) know.

NZ Secondary Students Choir
The choir will present a concert as the culmination of their week’s rehearsals in Hawkes Bay. These talented young people will sing at the Cathedral on Saturday 28th January at 7.30pm. Ticket prices are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Brochures in the foyer give details of how to reserve seats.

Jam Jars, Outback Bibles, Mouth Organs and Other News Items

Kerry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:58:07 +0000

Session and Board of Managers
There will be a combined Session and Board of Managers meeting on Tuesday 24th January 2012 at 7pm to discuss the Parish’s Insurance. All members are asked to attend.

Have you got a mouth organ
Does anyone have a mouth organ which they do not play anymore? A gentleman in the Henry Charles Flats would like to have one to play. Please contact Sheila Linton – ph. 843 3111. Thank you.

Delivering Bible’s in Australia’s Outback
The NZ Bible Society is looking for someone with a real heart for mission to deliver Bibles to remote communities in Australia’s Outback. Full details are on the notice board.

Bulletin Notices
All notices preferably to be in by Thursdays please. Email or drop into the office at any time during the week.
Office details: ph. 835 5359 and email stpaulsnapier@gmail.com

Napier Civic Service – Sunday 29th January.

Kerry — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:53:19 +0000

This year St Paul’s is the host church for this occasion. There are a few ways you will be able to take part:

As a singer in the choir for the day – rehearsals begin on Friday 20th January at 1.30pm All are welcome! The final rehearsal is on Sunday 29th at 9.30am. If you cannot make earlier practices and would like the music, please get in touch with Dorothy Finlayson or Sally Carter.
As a photographer for a slide presentation. The theme is ‘Our Wetlands, Our Treasure”. Please send digital images to stpaulsnapier@gmail.com (around 100kb will make it easier for us!)
As a baker for morning tea – pikelets, scones, buttered loaves, sandwiches etc. More details later
And of course as gracious and welcoming hosts to our visitors from the other parishes and from the city.

Thank you.