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| Community
English |
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| For speakers of other languages to
learn English and skills for living in Christchurch. Each week we
break into small classes to learn basic English and about kiwi
customs. We also undertake activities like visiting a kiwi home, or
place of interest in Christchurch. |
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| meeting time |
Mondays 9.45am - 11.30am
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| cost |
$3 per session
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| contact |
Church office ph 358 5443
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| Prison
Visiting |
| A short service/visit is held on
the fourth Sunday of each month at Paparua Prison at 7pm. |
| contact |
Church office ph 358 5443
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| Ladies
Home Group |
| This group meets every second week
in private homes for friendship and faith studies. |
| meeting time |
first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10am
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| contact |
Joce Yearbury ph 358 5458 for more details
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| Prayer
Group |
| A small team of people who give
time each day praying for others. |
| contact |
Steve Shimmin ph 342 9051
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| Footcare
Clinic |
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Every six weeks we hold a clinic
for seniors who are having difficulty caring for their feet.
Toenails are clipped, feet massages given, and a gentle listening ear
provides support. A gold coin donation is requested.
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Bookings can be made
with Joce, the Seniors Pastoral Worker, ph 358 5458.
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| Choir |
| The St Mark's choir enjoys meeting
for an hour each Monday to sing. We have an excellent choir leader
Margot, and the church building has wonderful acoustics. |
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singing with the congregation twice a month, and love to welcome new
voices to our growing numbers. |
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| meeting time |
Monday
7.30pm - 8.30pm
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| contact |
Margot ph 385 7825
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| Craft
for All |
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For people wanting to learn basic crafts like knitting or making interesting
objects. Also a time to talk and make friends. |
| meeting time |
Thursdays 10am
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| cost |
$3 joining fee + 50c per session for morning tea
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| contact |
Jess Glading ph 358 5172
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| Ladies'
Fellowship (APW) |
| This group meets to listen to guest
speakers and to have discussions. |
| meeting time |
third Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm
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| cost |
20c for afternoon tea
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| contact |
Dawn Lilley ph 342 7080
Norah Mahon ph 980 4848
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| Seniors'
Luncheon |
| Every Wednesday, 11.30-1.00pm, we
provide a lunch for seniors in our community. A team of drivers
transports people and others provide food. Following a short service of
worship we eat together which is particularly valuable for those who live
alone. People wishing to come can simply turn up or if transport is
required contact St Mark’s Office ph 358 5443. |
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| Foodbank |
| We manage a small foodbank which is distributed by a sister
church in Aranui. Donations of food can be left at the church office. |
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| Petersgate |
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With five other churches in the area we have set up
and support a professional counselling service called Petersgate.
27 fulltime and part time counsellors offer professional support especially to those
who cannot afford counselling at normal commercial rates. A wonderful
group of 28 volunteer-receptionists helps with administrative tasks. |
| "We respect and look after the needs of everyone regardless of
creed, culture or socio-economic background." |
| St Mark's Overseas
Mission Project |
| We are committed to helping the poor of the world.
Through our sister church in Vanuatu we are supporting a Rural Training
Centre at Ebule in Vanuatu. This centre has 70 students learning
practical trades of automotive engineering, carpentry, home science, and
electrical engineering in a Christian environment. Currently we have two
people from Christchurch on a two year placement establishing an income
generating unit at Port Vila selling products made at the centre. There
are always opportunities for short term support ministries in Vanuatu. |
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