Mercy Baskets
We are in need of contributions, please, for our Mercy Basket food parcels. These parcels are provided for people and families who are desperately in need and are truly blessed by our giving. Suggestions: Sugar, baked beans, tinned fruit, corn, soup, pasta, pasta sauce, muesli bars, jam, honey, peanut butter, long-life milk, biscuits, Weet-Bix, pancake mix, toilet paper, coffee, tea bags.
If you have any extra ‘Hello Fresh’ boxes, donations of these would be greatly appreciated for packaging up kai for our Mercy Baskets. These can be dropped into Reception or the Welcome Centre on Sundays.
Accommodation
Retreat
Ian and Kathy Viney’s accommodation and retreat facilities – ‘4451’ at Little River, are available free of charge to any groups, families, or individuals who would like to use them. They especially enjoy hosting people who might not otherwise get a chance to ‘get away from it all’. 4451 is ideal for rest, relaxation, respite, and recreation. For more information, see sites.google.com/view/4451, email Ian, or call 021 153 8898.
Four bedroom house wanted - a quiet Christian family of four, plus one older house trained cat are looking for a place to call home that is the Cashmere High School zone. 2-3 bedrooms (garage preferred) please contact Tonya anytime on 0225246870.
We are looking for two flatmates at 243B Lyttelton Street, Spreydon. We are looking for two people who are looking for a home away from home with people who follow Jesus and are happy to be on the same journey. For more information contact Carly Johnston on 020 4152 3552.
Border/Flatmate required. Addington , own bedroom ( no linen supplied) 1-2 meals provided $60 per week, modern flat, owner is male over 60, short term, initially for 2-3 Months or longer by mutual arrangement. Contact Gary 0276409766.
Community
Gospel Girls, a CWCI Event - 16th November
CWCI are privileged to have Liz Curtis Higgs speaking in New Zealand in November 2024. Liz has one goal: to help people embrace the grace of God with joy and abandon. She is the author of 37 books with nearly 5 million copies in print, including her nonfiction bestsellers, ‘Bad Girls of the Bible’ and ‘The Women of Christmas’. Liz has spoken at more than 1,800 Christian conferences in all 50 states and 15 foreign countries. Her messages are timely, biblical, encouraging, down-to-earth, and often profoundly funny. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband Bill and their two grown children.
Click on this link to go to the Humantix site for tickets.
Revive Your Voice Workshop - 16th November
Do you love to sing but have been told to stop by people around you? Have you sung in the past, but in recent years, you have prioritised taking care of other’s needs rather than your own sources of joy? Is your voice feeling small, quiet, stiff, stuck or uncomfortable? Would you like to experience joyful singing in a safe, gentle, considerate workshop environment?
Join us for "Revive Your Voice," a workshop by L.A. Mitchell designed to help you rekindle your passion for singing, revitalise your voice, and rediscover the joy of singing songs you love. Find out more here.
Looking for part time employment
“Kia ora, I am Mortaza Esfandiari. I am from Afghanistan and have been in New Zealand since January 2024. I am looking for part-time work. I am physically fit and strong with experience of construction sites. I am available to work from 4pm weekdays and on Fridays and Saturdays. Please contact me on 020 4155 4581 or my friend Nick Regnault on 022 540 8811.”
“My name is Sakhi, I am originally from Afghanistan. I have been living in Christchurch since June. I have been sponsored by the Oaklands Group to settle in Christchurch and now I am a permanent resident. I am looking for up to 10 hours work per week (outside of 9am - 4pm) while I study English at ARA. I have a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. While I was in Indonesia as a refugee I taught refugee children for about 10 years. Please contact me on 020 486 2829 or my friend Geoff Siave.” Geoff says: “Sakhi is keen to try anything and is particularly interested in the electrical area as he has a qualification from overseas, but is not acquainted with New Zealand systems. Sakhi is a good communicator and thinker, is physically able, and ready to go.”
All Heart Christchurch Store Warehouse/Retail Assistant Vacancy
All Heart Store Christchurch are looking for a outstanding Warehouse/Retail Assistant to join their team in a part time (15-20 hours a week) role. This person will have good retail experience who is administratively strong, has excellent IT skills and is comfortable with learning and navigating around various retail software. Find out more here.
Stepping Stone Trust - Vacancy for Housekeeper at Planned Respite
Stepping Stone Trust’s Planned Respite service, located in Penruddock Rise, provides short term support for people experiencing mental distress. They provide a homely and supportive environment, so that when guests leave, they feel able to face the world again. They are looking for a new team member who has a caring and empathetic nature and a passion for making a difference in the lives of our tāngata. The following 2-hour shift is available: Mondays 10am – 12pm. For further information, click here.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House may need you!! - Vacancy for a Live-In Host
Interested in serving God through the gift of hospitality?? We have a vacancy for a Live-in Retreat House Host (RHH), paid 10 hours a week, accommodation provided. The RHH works with the Director to provide a hospitable welcome to guests and a presence at the house when the Director has left for the day. Please see our website for more info or get in touch with us enquiry@sistereretreat.com
Out-of-School Care Spreydon and Halswell
Are you passionate and experienced with primary aged children? SHARP Trust is a seed organization with over 20 years’ experience looking to meet the need of After-School and Holiday care in Spreydon and Halswell areas with Christian, faith-based care. To be part of the conversation please contact Amy Lawson.
Worried about Money?
FREE confidential one-to-one financial mentoring is available through Kingdom Resources. Help includes support getting your budget under control; money management skills; debt restructuring including possible interest free loans, and advocacy. Appointments are available on Thursday mornings at SWBC café – please call (03) 332 1700 or email kr@kingdomresources.org.nz for more details. Appointments at the office 1/242 Ferry Road, Waltham can be booked online at www.kingdomresources.org.nz
‘The Fridge’ Radio
‘The Fridge’ is a radio station created by Middleton Grange School students. At 7am and 7pm daily they play a message from Murray Robertson – give them a listen here.