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From the Pastor:
A warm welcome to all who are worshiping with us today. We trust this morning�s service is inspirational and challenging for you.

We meet at Shirley Nind�s home Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. to pray for the life and work of this fellowship, and would love your fellowship.

Many thanks to those who have given towards Robyn�s airfare home. Currently we are only about $1,000 short of our target of $5,500. She is planning to return to Oamaru at the end of June this year. We rejoice with her in the news that her heart has had a partial healing (see email on back wall). We will continue to believe with her for full healing.

Unfortunately our Divorce Care Course due to start on March 7 is full. If you are interested in attending or know someone who is you can still give us your name as there may be a cancellation.

Alec Clarke is keen to start some kind of group for our men - but can�t do it on his own. If you have any ideas or would like to help see Alec.

If you would like to be Baptised or would like more information please see Bruce.

Heinz and June Schtork will be starting a new Alpha group after the April school holidays. Please remember this in your prayers and begin thinking now who you would like to invite.

As Girls� Brigade starts its new year please pray for the leaders as we look for a new chaplain to join our team. A male or female or two people. Someone to:
1. Work alongside and support the captain
2. Share in the devotional roster
3. Be a confidante to leaders and girls if needed
4. A regular prayer partner to me

Please ring me if more details would be helpful.    Sue Avis 434 9164

                   SERVING THE LORD
Week of       24/2/02                  3/3/02
Cleaning       D Carrington &       Chellew Family
                   N Ley
Hostess        S Avis                    D Murray
Door            R & D Murray        S Nind & S Avis

THE NETWORK COURSE:
At last!! For those of you who wanted to attend last year, it will be held on the following dates:
Thursday 7th March - 7 - 9 p.m.
Friday 8th March 7 - 9 p.m. and
Saturday 9th March 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This is a valuable course for those who want to find out what their giftings are and how to serve God with them.
The venue will be announced later.
Please let Janet know as soon as possible if you are able to attend. There is a minimum number for it to work well. Contact 434 9435.

CELL GROUPS: All our small groups are starting again. These are an important part of our church life and if you would like to know more please contact Janet Calder at 434 9435 or one of the leaders.

Women�s Morning Fellowship: Thursdays,
10 a.m. to be held at Katie Richard�s place 58 Greta Street. Children are welcome. Contact Sharyn Walker at 434 1105.

Senior�s Study Group: Starting Tuesday 19th February at 10 a.m. at Janice Thorpe�s, 5 Bedford Street. This group is held fortnightly. Contact Janice at 4342322.

Tuesday evening Groups:
Southern Zone: Starting 19th February at Shirley Nind�s, 26 Stuart Street for a coffee and dessert night. 7.30 p.m. Contact June & Heinz Schtork at 4324232. Venues will vary.
Northern Zone: Starting 19th February for a BBQ (bring meat and a salad) at Sharpes at 143 Ferry Road, Papakaio. 6.30 p.m. Contact Janet Calder at 434 9435. Venues will vary.
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MUSIC PRACTICE: Please contact Worship leader for details of practice times.

Christian Women Communication Intl.
Convention 2002. Raincliff 8 - 10 March.
For further details see the blue and white brochures in the foyer.

Jesus is our DWELLING PLACE. He is our home, our refuge, our habitation, our pasture. In Him we are established and can know the security of firm limits. Our home in Him can never be torn away. He says.....I have prepared a place for you. It is a place of rest where we can sit together and enjoy a fine meal. Be with Me in this place often during your day. I call you home......

�Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born, Or Thou dist give birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.� Psalm 90:1, 2

I will be travelling to Timaru once a month to meet with a few others to give guidance to the fellowship at Geraldine which has just called a new pastor. Please pray for this fellowship as it seeks to re-establish itself.

Dave and Joy Warren have been our co-ordinators for meals on wheels when it is our turn twice a year. Unfortunately they are unable to continue in this important community ministry. If you are able to help in this area or have ideas please give me a ring.

On Tuesday February 26 I will be in Christchurch with a group set up to help us move on, following our church review last year.

Opportunity for Teaching Music in Oamaru - see noticeboard.

Please remember in your prayers:
v Noel Cleverley and Bill McDiarmid in hospital
v Leadership for Sunday School and Music & Worship
v Small Groups would start well and flourish
v Future of our church buildings
v Sue Avis as she establishes Girls� Brigade
v Those not able to worship with us on Sunday mornings - Ethel Baker, Phil Sargent, Elsie Lockhart
v A number of families going through deep water.

THANK YOU! Noleen Ley would like to thank all the people who helped with the lifting of the freesia bulbs. All are welcome to the sawdust that is there.