From the Pastor: A warm welcome to all who are worshiping with us today. Tonight there will be a prayer meeting at Shirley Nind's at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Prayer & Praise Service: Our next prayer and praise meeting will be on Sunday the 8th September. Time 7 p.m. This is to allow for us to go to the North Otago Prayer and Praise meeting on 22nd September at the Orwell Street Chapel. B.M.F. MEETING: Thursday 5th September at 1.30 p.m. at Noeline Norrish's home. Roll Call "Righteous". New Address: Sue Flyger's new address is 8 Exe Street and her phone number is 434 2220. Girls Brigade: The girls and I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who have supported our fundraising efforts over the last few weeks. Thank you and God bless you all. Sue Avis. Spreydon Baptist Church in Christchurch is hosting a "South Island Missionfest" Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7. Bishop Derek Eaton will be speaking. See notice on back wall. Registration forms in foyer. A big thank you - from Audrey and Robyn for all the lovely cards, gifts, visits and prayers which have been very much appreciated. God bless you all. Please remember the following in your prayers: * Noel Cleverley in Iona Hospital * Robyn Couper recovering from heart surgery at home. * Those caring for the sick * Those not able to get to services - Mavis Kane, Betty Broad, Phil Sargent, Ethel Baker, Elsie Lockhart * New leadership for youth * The Alpha programme on Monday evenings * Urgent need for a Co-ordinator for our Music and Worship Dept. URGENTLY NEEDED 1. CLEANERS: More cleaners are needed urgently to fulfil this important role in keeping our church buildings looking clean and tidy. If you can help please see Deborah Todd. 2. HOSTESSES: This involves kitchen duties as required for shared lunches, funerals or when we have a cup of tea after a service. You are not expected to work alone - this is a position as part of a team. See Deborah Todd if you can help. SERVING THE LORD Week of 8 Sept 02 15 Sept 02 Cleaning D Cleverley & C Clarke Janardan Family Hostess J & J Thorpe J & J Thorpe Door V & M Lucas H Murdoch & I Hamilton 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 Study Fellowship Group: Tuesday 10th September at Janice Thorpe's, 5 Bedford Street. Then fortnightly at 10 a.m. Contact Janice Thorpe 4372322. Tuesday evening Groups: Southern Zone: 7.30 p.m. Contact June & Heinz Schtork at 4324232. Venues will vary. Northern Zone: Contact Janet Calder at 434 9435. Venues will vary. "Strengthening Your Structures" September A Conference for any Christian woman who desires to be encouraged and strengthened in her Christian walk. This Conference is being held in both the North and South Islands. Registration forms are available from Baptist Women's Ministries, Robyn Appleton, 163 Easther Cresc, Kew, Dunedin. See noticeboard for details. Deborah Todd is happy to organise accommodation for the conference. Missionary Committee Meeting: Monday 9th September, 7.30 p.m. MISSIONARY FUNDRAISING SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 9 A.M. - 12 NOON IN THE CHURCH HALL If you have any items to donate to the sale please bring them to the hall on Friday 27th September. If you have items you would like picked up please contact Graeme Wilson on 437 0219. Baking for the cake stall can be brought to the hall on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. If you don't have anything to give - then come along and buy. There is always something for everyone. Stalls include: Plants, Cakes, Produce and Pikelets, Crafts, Books, White Elephant, Morning Teas, Garage Sale items. Please support our Missionaries