Notices

Winter Assistance Grant
Up to $400 per household paid over four months to assist with electricity bills.
The aim of this grant is to assist vulnerable households who are living in homes significantly damaged by the earthquakes, or who have had to move into damp or hard to heat accommodation. The significant damage must include serious compromise to the heating and/or insulation of the home. This grant assists households with their electricity bills over the months of June, July, August and September 2012.
This grant is for up to $400 in total and will be made up of four monthly payments of $100 which will be paid directly to electricity retailer outlined on the application form should you meet the criteria. A vulnerable person can be defined as the applicant or a member of their household, who must either be disabled, have a pre-existing medical condition, be 65 years or over or have children who live with them who are under 18 years.
Download the Grant Application Form (PDF).
Grant helpline call 0800 754 726.

Open Home Foundation

• There is a desperate need for more Christian Foster Families
• Prayer being the foundation of our ministry, we need Prayer Partners
• Church & individual Child Sponsorship and OHF Money Boxes

Contact the Open Home Foundation on 366 5977 or visit www.ohf.org.nz.

Situation Vacant: Aidanfield Christian School
Sports Coordinator - 15 hours per week
We are looking for a person passionate about involving children from 5 years to age 15 in sport.
Application pack and information on our website www.aidanfield.school.nz. Applications close February 24.

5 year old Executive modern family home available for rent
Available from 18 February 2012 - $450.00 per week

• Nice neighborhood with children’s park and reserve
• 3 bedrooms with wardrobes, 1 ensuite with walk in wardrobe
• Main bathroom – shower and spa bath
• 3 toilets
• Open plan kitchen/dining; extra small kitchen with gas cooker, range-hood, sink and cupboard space
• Separate living room
• Separate laundry, cupboard space/shelves
• Double garage auto access with remote control
• Manageable section, veggie garden, garden shed
• DVS System and heat-pump
• Lots of linen/cupboard space and lots more…….

Please contact Ateca if you are interested
03 9602699 / 021 119 2681

Customised Christian T Shirts and other great products on sale to support an up-and-coming Christian ministry.
Click to download product information
Click to download order form or visit www.breakfree.co.nz.

Customised Christian T Shirts and other great products on sale to support an up-and-coming Christian ministry.
Click to download product information
Click to download order form

Baptisms—Sunday, 18 December
If you are interested in being baptised, please contact the church office by 9 December.

Could you please check your pantry for any LWCC plates, bowls, etc. as some appear to be ‘missing in action’. Please return any you discover to the church office or speak to Lyn Meadows. Thanks!

Want To Understand Your Bible Better and Be Trained for Ministry?
Come to the Info Night at Laidlaw College’s Christchurch Campus, 70 Condell Avenue, Papanui, 7:30pm Monday 31 October.
Laidlaw College offers courses in Bible, Theology, Mission, Ministry, Pastoral Care at Diploma, Degree and Post-Grad. level.

• Meet our experienced academic staff
• Learn about our flexible learning options and quality NZQA accredited programmes
• Discover if Laidlaw College is right for you

For more information phone 03 354 4270, email chch@laidlaw.ac.nz or visit www.laidlaw.ac.nz.

Qualified Teacher Relievers Required
Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Aidanfield is looking for qualified Early Childhood Teacher relievers mainly to cover lunch breaks, teacher illness and perhaps some casual hours. We are a newly opened Christian pre-school located at 2 Nash Road, Halswell.
If this sounds like you, please phone Anne-Marie (Head Teacher) or Julie (Administrator) on 338-9948 or email cornerstone@aidanfield.school.nz.

Christian Superstore has reopened at 370 Colombo street Sydenham (just off Brougham Street)
Plenty of free parking right outside as well as in our car park at our back door in Harold Street, off Buchan street, Sydenham.
Hours: 8.30am–5pm. Monday–Friday; 10am–3pm Saturdays. For product enquiries, phone 366 1917.

Urgently needed—3-bedroom dog-friendly home to rent for a mother, two working sons and two dogs. Must be fully fenced, warm and in the southwest suburbs. If you can help, or know of anybody that could help, please contact C.C. on 027 2494733 or Joseph 027 8131735. Alternatively, a longer-term house-sitting job would help in the interim, as long as the (outside) dogs would be welcome!

Assistance to Indonesian seamen
Six of the crew members from the Oyang 75 remain in New Zealand to pursue their case against the boat owners. The needs are:

1. Support for the remaining crew
2. Temporary work. Someone to offer them work for the next couple of months.
3. Accommodation for the remaining 6. Hosted in 2s and preferably all in the same neighbourhood. This could be for up to 2 months. If they find work they will be able to contribute some money.
4. Spread the word. The treatment of the crew from Southern Storm Fishing and on the Oyang 75 amounts to a New Zealand company running a sweatshop in New Zealand and undercutting your company. This is in the fishing industry, but the principle would be the same in your business. The NZ agent is responsible, so hold them responsible.

Contact Jolyon on 027 612 2230 or justice@anglicanlife.org

The Faith Box Manual 3 is Out!
This manual is again packed with family fun and sharing with the overall story of God’s faithfulness and promises embedded in each family time.
If your family is looking for a way to have creative family devotions, The Faith Box is a brilliant tool to help and an opportunity to link church and home.
Order the boxes and manuals from www.faith4families.org or email info@faith4families.org to buy them in bulk.

Bible Land Adventures
Tours of Israel and New Testament cities in 2012.


Job Vacancy at Aidanfield Christian School
Release teacher 1.5 hours per day five days a week in a year 1+2 class. Experience in classrooms and an ability to meet the special Christian character of the school essential.
Please send C.V. and covering letter to the Principal, 2 Nash Road, Halswell by Friday, 26 August. Immediate start.
www.aidanfield.school.nz

Defensive Driving Courses available
Click here for details.

Aidanfield Christian School serves Christian families in the south west of Christchurch who are looking for a school with strong Biblical values and worldview as the basis of their child's school experience. We offer education for years 0 to 10 and a pathway to Middleton Grange School at year 11 for preference families. For more information visit our website www.aidanfield.school.nz
The closing date for enrolments for the 2012 school year is 26 August 2011.  Applications will be accepted after this date if there is available space.

Ministry Opportunities in India
Maranatha Indian Church in Chennai.

Let's run with the ball!
Our nation is sports mad and over the next few months, rugby will be the national 'religion'. Capitlaise on this unique opportunity. A special issue of Challenge Weekly, 28 pages in full colour, as well as a 12-page rugby world cup supplement. Click here to download an order form.

For the Prize: Testimonies to Inspire
A book sharing the testimonies of rugby greats Bull Allen, Inga, Eroni Clarke, Jason Robinson, Pierre Spies and Nick Farr Jones, released to coincide with the rugby world cup.
Click here to download an order form

Can you help Phil King in his assistance to the stranded Indonesian seamen?
Some of you might have heard about the plight of some Indonesian seamen who have been stuck here in a backpackers in Christchurch over a pay dispute. One of the chaplains at Lincoln University is Indonesian and has been in contact with them. She is seeking church assistance to help them, as their Labour department accommodation allowance runs out on July 25th. If anyone is willing to find out ways in which you or your church might be able to help, please get back to me and I will send any replies on to her. She can then follow these up as required.

Their immediate needs will be food and accommodation; their long terms needs are advocacy and would require someone with skills in that area I think. Some of them will be Muslim and there has been some contact with the mosque, but here is a chance for the church to be involved in a pastoral way and to support them on justice issues. There is a meeting about this on Saturday night if anyone feels led to follow it up.

Phil King
phil@stmargaretschurch.org.nz

Ministry Opportunities in Nepal
Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus from the mountainous country of Nepal.
We are Misheal & Mamta Pariyar, a Christian couple working in Nepal for the poor and orphaned children since 2004, as well as running a “Clinical & Spiritual Medical Mission" for the rural and remote areas of Nepal since 2003. We have several programmes such as:

1. Foreign Volunteers placements in Nepal.
2. Handicrafts production & Supply.

We have wonderful ministries of God in Nepal. You are welcome to joining your hands with us and keep on praying for us. Your love, prayer & help will give us great encouragement and inspiration to meet our dreams (our vision).
For more details about us and our ministries in Nepal, please visit our website.

TEAR Fund Appeal to Help Save Lives in the Horn of Africa
Like a spectre from the past, severe drought has returned to haunt the people of the Horn of Africa.
For two agonizing seasons the people of the drought-affected regions of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, have waited in vain for the rains to come. The tragedy unfolding is one of unimaginable suffering. An estimated 12 million people are struggling to survive. Many of the most vulnerable have already lost this battle, in what has been described as the worst drought since the 1950s.
Together with our partners TEAR Fund is responding to the crisis across a range of countries. What we do now with your help, can help stop famine in these countries.
We would be pleased if you would partner with us to help raise $500,000.
Donations can be sent to:

• TEAR Fund Regional Office, 4 Wiltshire Courts, Rangiora 7400
• Or TEAR Fund, PO Box 8315, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150
• Or visit: tearfund.org.nz or phone 0800 800 777

Galatians 6:9: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Thanking you in anticipation of any support you may be able to give this appeal.
Blessings,
Bruce Morriss
TEAR Fund Regional Manager



You can bring hope to Christchurch.
10,000 bags of it, in fact.


Contact Tony Walter for more infomation.

Several items of personal property have been left behind at the venue over the last while. Please check these.

Church Meetings From 1 May to 22 May.
Service starts at 3.00 pm through to 4.30pm at Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hillmorton.

The LINK GROUPS present The Identity in Christ Series Starting this Tuesday and after, for the duration of the second school term.Please come and discover a new dimension of Christian Living, the way God intended!

Conerstone Quality Christian Early Childhood Education in a Family Setting Cornerstone Christian Early Learning Centre Aidanfield. This new purpose built centre is being opened on the Aidanfield Christian School site in Nash Road, Halswell in term 2 2011. We are looking for a Centre Administrator to assist in the establishment and ongoing operation of the centre. For further detail please contact Anne-Marie Mullis Ph 027 2706 528, Cornerstone.celc@vodaphone.co.nz Application close 18th April 2011

From Tragedy To Triumph, the Seven words that Jesus spoke on the cross! There will be a combined Good Friday Service at Burnside Park on Friday 22, April presented by

Gerard Jacobs
James de Costobodies
Judy Greer
Max Palmer
Murray Talbot
Sally Cowie
Steve Graham

MC Neil Shakey , from 12.00 to 1.30pm Burnside Park Cnr Memorial Ave & Roydvale followed by hot cross buns and coffee! All are welcome.

Rebuilding the Walls - 4 Avenues Prayer gathering – Saturday 23rd 12.15pm-1.00 pm , hosted by Heart of God Revival Ministries. Post earthquake Christchurch City Prayer for God’s blessing on the City. Let’s rebuild the spiritual walls of this city, as Nehemiah and Ezra were involved with in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in the Old Testament. Let us stand in the breech, and see Godly kingdom walls built.

Christchurch’s original paper boundaries were

1- Bealey Ave,
2- Park Tce, Rolleston Ave, Antigua St
3- Fitzgerald Ave
4- Moorhouse Ave

Strategy - To arrange Christians to gather for 30 minutes along the original city boundaries. They will and spread out with about 2 metres between each person. They will stay around the same spot looking towards the inner city. Each person can pray for areas of burden related to the city. Some may want to pre write declarations for the city and read these out. You can pray quietly and still be effective. Volume and Faith are not twins! Each person is to pray on their own standing in the gap for the city, offering prayers of confession, repentance, then consecration and blessing .Once the prayer is complete, then people can disperse in their own time.

Defensive Driving Course in Christchutch
Drive2Safe will be running defensive driving courses and the price remains at $160 for 4 ,2hr theory sessions and a 1hr practical. Participants need to have help their restricted for at least 6 months before starting the course ( unless over 25). This is a great opportunity to pick up some good skills, and attitudes towards safe driving as well as get up to 6 months off your restricted licence time.

Dates for our next two courses are:

‘The Venue’ Springfeild road, St Albans	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4	Booking Code
6.30-8.30pm	26th April	28th April	3rd May	5th May	Option B

Tear Fund Poverty Cycle Make a difference by cycling against poverty.
Saturday March 5, 2011.
With a quarter of all New Zealanders cycling regularly, the TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle on Saturday March 5, 2011 is an exciting new and challenging event, to lock into your calendar. The cycle of poverty is something TEAR Fund is serious about breaking in developing countries, around the world. At the core the annual TEAR Fund Poverty Cycle event, we seek to raise funds and awareness across the country, of the plight of millions trapped in the cycle of poverty around the globe. Click here for more details.

Defensive Driving Course in Rangiora
Special start of term price is $150 instead of the normal $190. We need a minimum of 6 people to run the course. Also you must have held your restricted licence for at least 6 months if under 25. Benefit to the course is you will be a safer more aware driver and get up to 6 months off your restricted time. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card.All you need to bring is a pen and your licence. A 1 hour assessment drive is taken within 60 days of completion to finish the course. You cannot fail - all you have to do is participate!
2 Drive Safe have a 100% first time pass rate for both restricted and full licence tests by their students over the last 4 years.
Details of times and location:

‘The Venue’ 86 Victoria Street( next to Blue rooster cafe) Rangiora	Mon	Wed	Sat	Mon
4-6pm except Sat 9-11am	14th Feb	16th Feb	19th Feb	21st Feb

We are also running an evening course at CPIT Madras street 6-8pm starting 8th March. Visit www.2drivesafe.com for more info.
Contact Duncan on the 0508 TODRIVE for free or txt 021 734 484 to confirm your place.

Babysitter Needed by young mother attending Polytech
Two nights a week. Phone 940 8460.

Pathway Trust: Maintenance Team Supervisor Wanted
Pathway is a Christian Charitable Trust set up in 1998 to assist struggling individuals from various backgrounds with their reintegration into the community. We do this with a mix of social services that work in tandem with our business divisions:

• Pathway Retreat provides accommodation for those in need.
• Oak Tree Labour Hire offers employment to those who may not otherwise get a chance.
• Alloyfold is a commercial furniture operation that helps generate funding for the group
• The Pathway Social Services team provide social work support, mentoring, reintegration and restorative justice programmes that tie all of this together using full time staff as well as church volunteers.

All of this is designed to support those who desire change and see them fully reintegrated into their local community.
An opportunity has arisen to be involved with this organisation as a Maintenance Team Supervisor. The primary aim of this team is to support individuals to move into full time employment while working hands on in the team. The person we require would be uniquely skilled being able to relate equally well to those across the social spectrum and also have an ability with practical skills.

For further information please contact:
John Hearne
Retreat Manager
Pathway Trust
03 3297373


Do you need outreach resources? Try www.gospel-outreach.org.

Storage Space Needed: Community Outreach
Our outreach department needs storage space in the southwest end of town for furniture, etc. Do you have a room, shed or garage to spare?

Wanted for couple+baby moving to Christchurch mid-February

• Any furniture, especially a high chair and cot, to receive, borrow or buy for a bargain
• A two or three bedroom house or unit to rent

Please contact Andrew on 322 6125 or 0226146037 if you are able to help.

Lifekeys Position Available: Part Time Book-Keeper & Admin
Lifekeys requires a part-time book-keeper and admin person (approx. 10hrs - 15hrs per week) who will be responsible for the general financial record management of Careforce Lifekeys and for the day to day sales order processing of Lifekeys materials, to join its small team based at LMC, Chirnside Park. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accounts payable & receivable
• Banking, petty cash
• Bank reconciliations (AUD, NZD & USD)
• Organising and administering monthly payroll & superannuation
• Maintain annual leave and staff records
• Monthly BAS submission
• Producing monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Debtors, Creditors, Sales, Stock etc)
• Preparation for and assistance of annual financial year audit
• Inventory management & stock re-ordering
• Processing & invoicing of sales orders
• Liaising with our print providers and other suppliers in Australia and overseas
• As well as other general day to day administrative duties as instructed

PLUS: Lifekeys Annual Conference: Be an integral part of the organisation team of our annual conference!

Your skills include:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of MYOB, including multi-currency, inventory management and payroll
• High level of computer skills incl. Word, Excel etc.
• High level communication - verbal & written
• Strong time management - self motivated
• Ability to work on your own and also as part of a team
• Commitment to contributing to a small organisation, with a 'whatever it takes' attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for a person to join a great organisation, working closely with Ps Allan and Helen Meyer and a small team of highly committed people. Ideal position for a parent of young children wanting to rejoin the work-force, or someone looking for a change of pace but still feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction. To find out more about Lifekeys go to www.careforcelifekeys.org.
Please send your CV together with a covering letter to the Director, Ps Helen Meyer, at helen@careforcelifekeys.org.

Graphic Designer Wanted - Derek Prince Ministries
Click here for details.

Christmas - a good yarn?
Walk the labyrinth and find peace this Christmas. Peace Labyrinth - Latimer Square, open 7pm Friday, 17 December to 8am Wednesday, 22 December. No charge. www.christmaslabyrinth.co.nz

Parents: do you need a fresh perspective?
Everybody needs a little help at some time in their lives. This is especially true for parents and caregivers raising families.
Fresh perspective is here to help with a free service that brings trained volunteer mentors into supportive relationships with adults in families that have asked for help. Visit www.freshperspective.org.nz or call 0800 555 300 for more information.

Trip to Israel with Ian Johnson in 2011
Please contact the church office for more information.

Fully-furnished room available short term Dec-Jan in Aidanfield
$210 per week, including meals. Female preferred. Please contact the church office for more information.

Tech Media - Where big boys (and girls) get to play with big toys!
Join this group of dedicated volunteers to run the tech media equipment behind the scenes in 2011! We need help in all areas and your enthusiasm (along with our training) will set you up for success.
Tech Media consists of 3 areas: Audio, Video and Lighting. The expectation is that you will serve on a team no less than one Sunday (both services) a month and no more than two Sundays a month. We want to make sure you have the opportunity to spend the other Sundays in the service with your family or friends. Please contact the church office for more information.

TEAR Fund Gifts for Life
Are you stuck for ideas for Christmas presents? Nothing says “I love you” like a live goat. Give a gift this Christmas that someone else can use and help families in the developing world. To find out more, visit www.giftforlife.co.nz or call 0800 800 777.

Opportunity to Share God’s Love in our Community
The Special Children’s Christmas Party is on next Saturday, 27 November. Please contact the church office if you would like to be involved in this wonderful opportunity.

Graphic designer wanted -Grace Vineyard Church, Christchurch -full time position
Grace Vineyard is looking for a conscientious, enthusiastic and motivated team player to join their team.
Role description

• Designing of all print, screen and web advertising material
• Keeping the website up to date, creating new web content (training provided) & maintaining our social media presence.
• Updating, maintaining & developing our audio podcasts
• Other multimedia duties as required such as video editing, DVD authoring and assisting with events

Skills/ experience

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, with knowledge of Illustrator & Indesign
• Experience designing for print, screen & web
• Experience with other applications in the Adobe Master collection an advantage (such as Premiere & After Effects)

If this role excites you, please submit your application in writing (including examples of your work) by Friday 5th Nov to:
Tony Walter
Manager
Grace Vineyard Church
Po Box 12-006
Christchurch
or email: tony.walter@grace.org.nz

Situations Vacant: Counselling Course Coordinator
Vision College offers a two-year Diploma of Counselling at Level 6. The Diploma is delivered from a Christian world-view and has earned a reputation for educating students to a high standard to begin practice as professional counsellors.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with appropriate tertiary qualifications in counselling to lead our Christchurch programme. This is a full time position and includes leadership of tutors and contractors, quality assurance, student recruitment, course administration, budget and teaching some of the key subjects within the qualification.
The Diploma of Counselling is in a process of upgrading to a three-year Bachelor Degree. The coordinator will be expected to contribute strongly towards this transition and take a leadership role in developing and fostering a research culture in the School of Counselling.
Applicants need to be a member of an appropriate professional body and would be expected to nurture the Christian character of the qualification and College.
For further information, or to apply, please email: gary.t@visioncollege.ac.nz.

Angel Tree Project
You can make a difference in a child's life this Christmas. Angels coming to LWCC 7 November.

Aidanfield Christian School Fair
Saturday 6 November, 11am-1pm. Lots of food, quad bike rides, silent auction, entertainment and more.

Work Wanted
Full-time temporary for summer holidays (Nov—Jan/Feb) for a university student. Please contact the church office.

NZ Churches Database & Christian Business Directory
View resources, church details, find or advertise Christian businesses. Online now: www.nzchurchnet.co.nz.


Laidlaw College offers courses in Bible, Theology, Mission, Ministry, Pastoral Care at Diploma and Degree level.

• Meet our experienced academic staff
• Learn about our flexible learning options and quality NZQA accredited programmes
• Discover if Laidlaw College is right for you

For more information phone 03 354 4270 or visit www.laidlaw.ac.nz.
Equipping students and scholars to renew their communities with a faith as intelligent as it is courageous.

Christian Studies Teachers needed for 2011
Middleton Grange School is looking for part-time staff to teach Year 11 Christian Studies next year. Ideally the appointees will be trained teachers, but youth workers, pastors and others who enjoy relating to young people are also being sought. The commitment will involve 3 periods of teaching per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, plus some time for planning.
The Christian Studies course leads to NCEA credits and is compulsory for Year 11 pupils. It is delivered in two parts:

1. Biblical Literacy
   • Old and New Testament structure, time place
2. Church History
   • The Early Church
   • Christianity in the Middle Ages (up to and including The Crusades)
   • The Early Missionary Period in New Zealand

Are you, or do you know someone who might be interested? If so, please contact Dr Michael Reid, Curriculum Leader – Christian Studies m.reid@middleton.school.nz.





City-Wide Post-Quake Thanksgiving and Prayer Service
Sunday, 10 October, 3.30—5 pm at Spreydon Baptist. A city-wide opportunity for a corporate gathering to pray, thank God for providence, hear stories and thank people who have stood at the front lines.

Volunteers wanted for our Sunday morning pre-service café. Please Contact the church office if you are interested in helping.

Living Springs Kids Holiday Camp SPRING FESTIVAL OF FUN
3rd - 7th October 8-12 year olds
Cost: $185 including food and accommodation
We aim to provide life-changing camp experiences that provide kids with challening activities and fun adventures, provide good rolemodels, promote positive behaviours, teach the message of the Bible in interactive and creative ways, not to mention the great food and fun, as well as memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Download a rego form from our website: www.livingsprings.co.nz or phone Livings Springs on 03 32997878 to have one posted to you.
Also: Living Springs is always looking for leaders (age 15+) and volunteers (any age!) to be a part of camp. If you are passionate about God, working with kids, developing your strengths and leadership abilites and having lots of fun, then please email Mel at: livingspringsholidaycamps@gmail.com

Please pray for Anne Morrow as she goes into treatment following a vehicle accident.
You can follow Anne's progress here. Thank you for your continued prayer for our dear friend.

Food cupboard: Any contributions of canned tuna would be greatly appreciated.

For Rent in Ilam $260/week
Private 2brm unit, redecorated and fully insulated. Rear one of two, quiet neighbours. OSP plus single garage.Contact the church office for more information.

Board available
Tidy house, Sky and meals included. Contact the church office for more information.

Gas heater wanted
Contact the church office if you are able to help.

Do you have any storage space for furniture in transit?
Contact the church office if you are able to help.

Rabbits to Give Away
Three male Rex rabbits, 9 months old. Contact the church office if you would like one of these boys.

Pegasus Exchange: PegX invites you to an introduction to trading with PegX.
What? Pegasus Exchange is a means of trading goods and services without having to use $NZ. It is designed to assist groups and individuals to become more economically independent, and improve their financial sustainability. It is also designed to reduce social isolation and foster inter-group collaboration. A light supper will be provided. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
Where? Halswell Hall, 450 Hallswell Rd.
When? Tuesday 21 September 7:30 – 9:00pm
To RSVP or for more information please contact Ian on 9409493, Akash on 366-9978, info@pegx.org.nz or see www.pegx.org.nz.

Office Administration Position with Derek Prince Ministries
The DPM Asia/Pacific Regional Office (based in Hawdon Street, Sydenham, Christchurch) will be employing a full-time Office Administrator, with a proposed start date of early January 2011. This is a paid position.

The ideal candidate should have:
• Experience in office administration, including MYOB and basic accounting
• A friendly, courteous telephone manner
• The ability to work and relate well in a team
• The ability to meet deadlines

Please give full details of your experience on your application. Applications with full CV and names of two referees to:
The Office Manager
DPM-Asia/Pacific
PO Box 2029
Christchurch
Please e-mail any enquiries, or to ask for a job description, to: secretary@dpm.co.nz or phone (03) 9620 869.
Applications close 20 October 2010

Men's Breakfast
Saturday, 11 September, from 8 am at LWCC. Sign up at the church office.

Cooking with Zdenka - free cooking lesson Indian and Chinese style vegetarian finger food
Friday, 10 September, 9-11 am, Rowley Community Centre
Safe play area for children
All welcome. For more information, contact Zdenka at kindergarten.
This is Rowley Community Centre's third event in the series of healthy cooking and eating as part of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Mathers Road reaching to our local community of parents and whaanau. All ingredients supplied and there will be a free sampling at the end.

Islam – how would Jesus engage with Muslims?
A short intensive course as part of Laidlaw College’s degree level course, ‘Christianity, World Religions and the New Spirituality’

• Friday 17 September : 7pm - 9.30pm
  What is Islam? Its origins, beliefs and practices
• Saturday 18 September : 9.00am - noon
  A friendly and discerning Christian response and critique
Cost - $20
To Register:
Phone Sue or Kathy on 03 354 4270 or Email chch@laidlaw.ac.nz
Location:
Christchurch Campus, 70 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch

Does anybody have a four-drawer tallboy?
Contact the church office if you are able to help.

The Great Discovery
What is the Great Discovery? Find out more.

Videographers wanted for Living Springs Holiday Camp
Mel Scott from Living Springs is looking for 1-2 people that are talented in the area of videoing/editing to come to kids camp from 3-7 October 2010 and take video clips/photos each day and edit into a presentation to be shown to the campers each day. It would be great if one of the volunteers was extroverted/charismatic as far as some sort of comentary for the footage goes, and of course a good knowledge of editing/presenting clips/photos would be essential. Mel can provide video/camera/laptop if necessary. These are voluntary positions, however they would get to come to camp for free (normally $185) and take part in the following activities:

• rock climbing & abseiling
• low ropes
• carnival
• team building events
• fun in the forest, including a giant mud fight
• river scramble (Living Springs' most popular new activity)
• rifles and archery
• camp fire festival (bring an item to perform at this if you want)
• movie night
• get your own back, where campers get to 'get' the leaders with mud, pig slops, ice, flour, and leaves
• freetime activities: monorail, flying fox, pool, mini golf, go-kart, craft, glitzy fun (crazy hair and nail polish) and baking fun and more

Living Springs Holiday Camp is always interested to hear from people wishing to be leaders or adult helpers at camp. Contact Mel at: livingspringsholidaycamps@gmail.com or (03) 236 0030 to express your interest.

Pregnancy Counselling Services Volunteer Information Evening 7 pm Tuesday, 17 August

• Are you passionate about assisting women to make informed choices about their pregnancy and wellbeing?
• Are you a good listener, non-judgmental, compassionate and caring?
• Do you receive personal satisfaction from helping people?
• Are you keen and commited to donate some of your time and skills on a weekly basis?
• This is your opportunity to work within a caring team environment, work largely from home, develop new skills and meet like-minded people.

You are invited to along to hear about pregnancy counselling services. Learn how our service impacts the community and how you may have a place in our organisation.
Please phone Gabrielle on 341 6434 for more information and/or to register your place at the information evening.

Flatting/Boarding Situation Available
Lovely, modern, sunny home in Wigram Awatea Gardens, with two mature women. Rent negotiable. Phone Jean 0212223344.

Restore!
Could everyone who took forms for the Restore! programme please return these as soon as possible.

Supplies needed for Baking Team
Our wonderful baking team is in need of the following supplies to keep up the great job they are doing.

• flour
• sugar
• eggs
• canola oil
• chocolate chips

Thank you everyone for your ongoing support, and thank you to our wonderful baking team.

The future of Christian radio in New Zealand is under threat.
RBG operates three national radio networks and every day NZ’s Rhema, Life fm and Southern Star positively impact the lives of thousands of New Zealanders of all ages. Right now the majority of our radio stations are under threat. It’s hard to imagine, but towns, cities and entire regions could soon be left with no RBG broadcast coverage. Why is this happening? By October 1st this year, RBG must pay the New Zealand Government $6.4 million to renew 90% of our commercial radio frequency licences for the next 20 years. For RBG to positively impact the lives of the next generation, it is vital that the frequency licences are secured this year. RBG has begun a major campaign called 2030 Vision, to raise the funds needed to keep New Zealand covered by Christian radio. View the video at www.2030vision.co.nz/watch-the-video.html and find out how you can help.


The all-new Life Resources website is now live!
This website is a great source of Christian resources and also has some good links to other useful sites.


Job Vacancy with Manna Retail Store Manager – Christchurch
Manna Christian Stores is looking for a manager for our Christchurch Store. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire our team who also has a keen eye for detail and a passion for Christian books, music and resources. If you would like to impact the local community with the exciting resources available then this may be the opportunity for you.
The successful applicant needs to have a pleasant disposition, be self motivated, be able to manage staff, and provide excellent customer service.
Previous work experience in retail is essential, with some level of responsibility as well as good computer skills.
Leadership skills are essential to motivate and organize staff and to promote resources into the Christian community.
Please email your CV to us at admin@manna.co.nz.
Applications close Wednesday 4 August

Elijah House Seminars 2010 Having a Healthy Sense of Self
Saturday, 7 August, 9:30am to 1:00pm (small group ministry follows)
Spreydon Baptist Church, Cobham St. Hall, 244 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon.

We all need to have a healthy sense of the unique person God created us to be. This teaching includes developing basic trust, and also of how shame can cripple a person.

R.S.V.P. by 2 August to Elizabeth: 942 3446 or Margaret: 352 2972. Cost $10.
This seminar precedes one other: Staying Free, 16 October.

Sections for Sale in Peasus
Four sections in Pegasus Town that will be perfect for you, your family, and your price range.
From offers over $180,000-$330,000, we have sections in all the prime locations. Whether it be watching your kids walk across the road to school, enjoying a lakefront view, a golf course view, or looking over the Gladstone Sports Parks, we have it covered.

Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4
Stage 3 Section 475 *Offers over $175,000* 110 Pegasus Blvd	Stage 2 Section 112 *Offers over $198,000* 36 Hakatere Rd	Stage 6 Section 487 *Offers over $195,000*	Stage 7 Section 1033 *Offers over $295,000*
818sqm	700sqm	683sqm	976sqm
Located on the main road directly across from Pegasus School	A corner section that looks out over the sports parks/walking area	Very close to the school, with a possible view of the golf course (depending on construction)	Stunning view of the lake
Contact Kristina on 021756688	Contact Kristina on 021756688	Contact Nathan on 021554155	Contact Nathan on 021554155

Sunday, 11 July
We will be sharing a buns-and-soup lunch after the morning service. Come, stay, share, connect.

We need food!
Our outreach team is doing a great job supplying goods to families in need, but we need more goods to give on an ongoing basis. Why not appoint your most responsible family member to be in charge of remembering to bring something along to church each week. (e.g. pasta, tinned sauce, coffee, toilet paper, cereal, etc.)

Baby gear needed
Does anyone have any baby gear in good condition that is now surplus to your needs? We have a willing recipient with a new baby girl—please contact the church office if you are able to help.

Col Stringer Ministries has announced a reprint of Col Stringer's book, New Zealand's Christian Heritage.
Contact Col Stringer Ministries for more information.

Laidlaw College (formerly BCNZ) in Christchurch
You can study part-time, just for interest at Laidlaw College (formerly BCNZ) in Christchurch. It is not too late to enrol.
Details of the courses are here. Contact Kathy or Sue on 03 354 4270 for more information, or email chch@laidlaw.ac.nz. Programme/Application/Timetable information is available on the website www.laidlaw.ac.nz.

LifeLine Volunteer Counsellors required view brochure
Full training and supervision, ph 366 6742 or attend info meeting Sat 10th July 11am, Knox Centre, 28 Bealey Ave. www.lifeline.co.nz/chch/training.

Living Springs Kids Holiday Camp
"TREASURE ISLAND"
12-16 July for 8-12 year olds
Cost: $185
We aim to provide life changing camp experiences that provide kids with challening activities and fun adventures, provide good rolemodels, promote positive behaviours, teach the message of the Bible in interactive and creative ways, not to mention the great food and fun as well as memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Download a rego form from our website: www.livingsprings.co.nz or phone Living Springs on 03 3299788 to have one posted to you.

WANTED: Leaders (age 15-30) and volunteers (any age!) to be a part of camp, if you are passionate about God, working with kids, developing your strengths and leadership abilities and having lots of fun, then fill out an application (download from www.livingsprings.co.nz or email livingspringsholidaycamps@gmail.com to request one to be posted to you)

House to Let
3 bedroom (2 double, 1 single) townhouse in Sydenham, central to schools, shops & transport, for rent from around the second week of July. 66 Strickland St, Sydenham. Contact the church office if you are interested.

Goods Wanted for Outreach Ministry
Thank you to everyone who has contributed food and other goods to the outreach team. Our outreach team is doing such a good job distributing goods where they are very much needed. If you would like to contribute some canned or other non-perishable goods (e.g. pasta, tinned sauce, coffee, toilet paper, cereal, etc.) to this great cause, please bring it along to the church office. Our baking team is also in need of gladwrap.

Permanent part-time position: Retreat Relief Supervisor at Pathway Trust, Motukarara
Retreat Relief Supervisor wanted to take responsibility for the smooth running of the Retreat facility and the Retreat-based work crew. This is a live in, permanent part-time position, every third weekend, beginning Friday night through to early Monday morning and will include the annual holidays of the full time staff.
The applicant would need to be able to relate and communicate well with others, as well as have the ability to do the following:

• Work as part of a supportive team.
• Direct other staff and guests when required.
• Be willing to engage with those at the Retreat who may require informal support.

Please phone John for more information (03) 3297373.

Child-minding Opportunity—Kids Coach Programme
One or more people needed to help look after preschool-aged children while their parents and older siblings take part in a Christian-based life skills programme for 11-16 year olds (Canterbury Kids Coach). This is held at Rowley House in Hoon Hay on Friday afternoons (2.30-5pm) during term time. Contact Louise 942 2483.

Basinet Wanted
Dot Murgatroyd would love to hear from you if you have a basinet to spare. Contact the church office if you are able to help.

Practical Outreach Opportunities

Baking team:
• Bakers: Mel is providing lunches to children at Aranui School three days a week. We need willing bakers to help produce five dozen muffins every week (yes– five dozen!). Contact the church office if you would like to be a part of this dynamic team.
• Suppliers: Five dozen muffins need a lot of ingredients! We need people who are willing to donate eggs, flour, butter, chocolate chips, sugar, canola oil, etc. These ingredients can be brought along to church or to the church office during the week.

Hillmorton Sausage Sizzles:
• Helpers: We welcome anyone who would be willing to help with our sausage sizzles at Hillmorton High School. Contact the church office if you are able to help.

0800 HUNGRY is a food warehouse set up by a Christian charitable trust to empower churches and agencies in Canterbury to reach people in need. LWCC’s very own Hannah Stringer is the coordinator for this year’s 0800 HUNGRY street appeals. If you would like to get involved or to find out more, please contact Hannah on 0800 HUNGRY.