St Andrew's By The Sea Community Church Whitianga

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Introduction

St Andrew's by the Sea is an historic church situated on the corner of Albert and Owen Streets, in Whitianga, NZ. From its very beginning, this church has been used as a place of worship for all Protestant denominations.

This church may be small in size, but is very active in the community, offering many activities and sharing the love of Christ in a very practical way.

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Worship at St Andrew's by the Sea

10.00 a.m. every Sunday

Communion service first Sunday of every month

Children are always welcome.Bible activities are provided for children to explore while seated with their parents.

There is a quiet corner with toys at the back of the church. Older children may choose to learn with a Bible teacher in the lounge.

Parish Secretary: Dorothy Preece 022 1322 061

Office email: standrewswhitianga@gmail.com
Meals: Contact Maureen 027 246 6164

Church Bank Account Number for online deposits: 020 496 0062562 000

For donations to Meals online deposits: 03 1578 0108901 00

Opportunities for Worship, and Fellowship in April/May 2025

Sunday Worship @ St Andrew’s - Sundays 10.00 am

April 18th Good Friday (10am.)   Dorothy Preece
        20th Easter Sunday Rev. John Twemlow
        27th Rev. Ngaire Southon (Hamilton)

May 4th Rev. Shirley Barker-Kirby Communion
11th Dorothy Preece
18th Bill Woodward

25th Bill Woodward

Sunday Duty Rosters

Door Welcoming:

1^st Sunday – Martin Wigmore, Ian Brown

2^nd Sunday - Barbara Blake, Janet Brown

3^rd Sunday - Dorothy Preece, Madeleine Saunders

4^th Sunday - Annie Lynch, Madeleine Saunders

5^th Sunday - Ian & Janet Brown

Morning Tea:

1^stSunday - Barbara Blake, Madeleine Saunders, Annie Lynch

2^nd Sunday - Gina Mahmud,

3^rd Sunday - Heather Anderson

4^th Sunday - Brigid Clarke, Joy McGregor

5^th Sunday - Gina Mahmud

Regular Groups

Mondays: Upright & Active 9.30 a.m. Weekly exercises for active seniors.
Church Hall. Contact Kathy 021 254 2769 or Wendy 027 721 5113

Manawai Kai Heart Food Kitchen Community Meals
takeaway only, every Monday 2.50 - 5 pm.
Contact Maureen 027 246 6164

Tuesdays: Exercise Group (9.00am - 10.00am) Contact Kathie 021 254 2769 or Wendy 027 7215113
Stitch 'n Chat Alternate Tuesdays 1.30 pm. Hamilton Room contact Julie 021 1691637 ontact
Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the Elderly) Contact person: Wendy 021 2296 324

Wednesdays: Ladies Bible Study 10.00 a.m. Contact Julie 021 169 1637 (In recess for holidays)

Inter-Church Woman's Fellowship monthly contact Annie 866 3711
Scrapbags Quilting Group 10am weekly. Contact Robin 866 5029

Parkinson's Support - 6 weekly - contact Keith 027 459 8683 for dates and times

Thursday: Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the Elderly) Contact person: Wendy 021 2296 324

Friday:      Bible Study Friday 1.30 pm Hamilton Room Contact Julie 021 169 1637 (In recess)
                 Cancer Support Coffee Morning   First Friday of every month. Contact Ruth 021 363 840

Live Streaming

We can now offer recording and live streaming of weddings and funerals.

Gift Idea

‘Mercury Bay Inspirations’

by Julie St George and Dorothy Preece

$25 a copy

All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church.