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

9:30 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 December/January

Sunday Worship @ St Andrew’s - Sundays 9:30 am

Dec 3rd Rev. Shirley Barker-Kirby Communion

10th Rev.John Twemlow

17th Carol Service - Jan Bates

          24th        Dorothy Preece
            25th        Christmas Day Family Service Dorothy Preece
          31st    Ross McCook (See note below)

Jan 7th Rev. Viv Coleman Communion

14th Kevin Pringle

21st Dorothy Preece

28th Deacon Margaret Birtles

        Ross McCook will bring the word to us on the 31st December.
        He will tell us about his work with young peoples, through the Christian organisation, 'Heart for Youth'.
        Ross is the son of Barbara McCook, known to many of us as a very strong local Christian.
        We are delighted to welcome Ross to our pulpit.

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

2^nd Sunday - Gina Mahmud,

3^rd Sunday - Christine Christy, Heather Anderson

4^th Sunday - Enid Hogg, Joy McGregor

5^th Sunday - Gina Mahmud

Regular Groups

Mondays: Monthly Friendship Coffee Group
Meets first Monday of the month at Espy Cafe 10.30. Bring your friends.
Upright & Active 9.30 a.m. Weekly exercises for active seniors.
Church Hall. Contact Carol Melrose 867 1097

Community Meals takeaway only, every Monday 3.30 - 5 pm.
Deliveries can be arranged for those unable to come in. 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 021 169 1637

Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the Elderly) weekly Contact Jenny 021 071 9539

Wednesdays: Ladies Bible Study 10.00 a.m. Contact Julie 021 169 1637

Inter-Church Woman's Fellowship monthly contact Annie 866 3711

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

Thursday: Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the Elderly) weekly Contact Jenny 021 071 9539
Bible Study Group 10 a.m. - contact Dorothy 022 132 2061

Friday:       Cancer Support Coffee Morning   First Friday of every month. Contact Ruth 021 363 840

Carols on Float Day

Come and help us sing a selection of carols and Christmas Songs on Float Day.

Time: 12:00 (Assemble)
Date: Sunday 3rd December
Place: Taylor's Mistake
(near the big Christmas Tree)

Friendship Coffee – bring your friends!

Madeleine invites everyone to come to

ESPY CAFÉ @ 10:30

ON THE FIRST Monday of every month

Gift Idea

‘Mercury Bay Inspirations’

by Julie St George and Dorothy Preece

$25 a copy

All proceeds to St Andrew’s Church.