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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
Circle |
| 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
Moira, and the church building has wonderful acoustics. |
| We share our
singing with the congregation twice a month, and love to welcome new
voices to our growing numbers. |
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| meeting time |
Thursday
7.30pm - 8.30pm
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| contact |
Moira ph 358 2775
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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 |
$5 joining fee + 50c per session for morning tea
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| contact |
Jess Glading ph 358 5172
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| Ladies'
Chat Group |
| This group meets in private homes
for a chat about anything. |
| meeting time |
First Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm
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| contact |
Church Office ph 358 5443
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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. A small donation of $4 is
appreciated. 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 is attached to
Onesua
High School
where we support a
New Zealand
family, Roger and Paula Levy and their children. We have helped set up a
workshop in Port Vila that is training locals in joinery and running a
small business.
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