Sunday 19 July
10am and 2pm at East Taieri – The Bible: Inspiration and Authority
Fuel Breakfast Church (78 Main Rd, Fairfield) – The Bible: Inspiration and Authority
On Sunday we start a new 10-week series on the Bible: what it is, how to read it, how to understand it etc.. On some Sundays (19, 26 July, and 16 August) Kevin Melhop will have resources for sale from Manna Books: Bibles, journals, books about the Bible etc. During July (for the next 2 Sundays, there will be 20% off Bibles).
If you want more resources on the Bible, including information on every book of the Bible, go to https://sites.google.com/view/66books.
No Night Church (Dinner starts at 6.30pm) at ET Church
Coming up:
Worship Night: Tuesday 21 July, 7.30pm at East Taieri Church. Everyone welcome.
Alpha 2026:
Is there more to life?
The 2026 Alpha Dinner, this coming Wednesday 22nd July 6.30pm – 8.30pm in Oak Lounge, ET Church, followed by a 9 week journey through the Alpha course. Printed invitations are available at each service. To RSVP email alpha.et.fuel@gmail.com or phone John 027 279 3444 or Kathy 027 677 7477
In other news:
Core Ministry Teams – An Update
We said from the beginning that we would not try to do everything at once as we set up Core Ministry Teams. Despite that, we do have some amazing people who have offered to lead teams, at least, initially to get them up and running. They are:
Worship: Gareth Bruce & Tim Jones Prayer: Paul & Mary Reet
Discipleship: Peter Cheyne Hospitality: Mary Reet
Fellowship: Nick Muirhead Seniors: Elaine Scurr
Evangelism: Annie Yohanan Fairfield/Fuel: Gareth Bruce
Resourcing for Mission: Leeanne McKinlay We do not yet have leaders or teams for Community Ministries, Children & Families, Leadership, or Youth. Gareth is continuing to provide oversight of Children and Families and Youth. Peter continues to oversee Leadership.
If you have ideas or questions about what happens in any of the above areas, feel free to contact the leader. We do not yet have teams for all of those core ministries. If an area interests you and you would like to help develop that area in our church, please talk to Peter or Gareth.
Newcomers Lunch: Sunday 9 August, 12noon-1.30pm at East Taieri Church
If you are new to East Taieri, you are invited to come along and meet other new folk, get to know the pastoral team, staff and leaders and find out more about the church. Contact the office for more information.
Global Missions
Our next distribution to our missional families goes out soon. Those who wish to add to the church allocation for a specified family or to give generally (which means the money will be evenly spilt between the missionaries), please use the East Taieri Church bank account 02 0938 0018236 00 with the name of your nominated missionaries in the reference or place your gift in the offering box in a nominated envelope as soon as possible. Please continue to pray for our missionaries, this is the greatest gift for them.
Coach Tour Around The Taieri
This fundraiser was so successful last month, and many people missed out, so the dedicated team is going to run it again…
Hear the stories, the events, the laughter, and the sorrows that shaped this area — and discover how it connects to our church and its history.
🗓 Saturday 8th August
🕑 Starting at 2:00pm – Coach tour with full commentary. Pick up at East Taieri School carpark.
🍲 Followed by soup and a bun for a light tea
💲 Cost: $50
🎟 Tickets go on sale now
RSVP BY 26th July.
Mark it on your calendar and plan to join us for an afternoon of history, fellowship, and reflection.
A fundraiser for the Church Building Fund.
Family Learning The Kids Church teachers find it difficult when the time the children are in church varies a lot, disrupting their programme, and what we do with them is generally not connected to what they are doing. They asked about not having the intergenerational learning time, and we have agreed. Instead there will be some Sundays when the children stay in longer and share something with us. Service leaders might still do something creative for us in our services, but after the children have left.
Book Group
3rd Friday of the month, except school holidays and December
2-3pm (limited numbers)
22 Carrick Place
Bring and discuss the book you are currently reading
If interested, phone Marcella 0224281827
Women’s Small Group – You’re Invited!
Are you a woman aged 30 or over, looking to grow in your faith and build meaningful friendships? Join Claudia’s Women’s Small Group for encouraging Bible study, heartfelt conversation, prayer, and support through life’s challenges and celebrations. Whether you’re new to the church or have been attending for years, you’ll be warmly welcomed. We’d love to have you join us! 0274350876
Turning Point Counselling (Professional and Affordable Counselling)
Turning Point offers Counselling and Psychotherapy, Supervision, Spritual Direction, Mental Health Education and is available for adults, children, youth, couples and groups. Each session is private and is around 50-55 minutes long. Brochures are available in the office foyer or go to the website: https://etchurch.co.nz/turning-point-counselling/
The Molly Burns Trust provides financial assistance in meeting the cost of education and cultural activities directly relating to ET Church and its members. To have your application considered pick up an application from the Office.
Notices for the E-news:
If you have a notice to be included in the weekly e-news, please ensure that the office has received it by 5pm on Wednesday.
Email office@etchurch.co.nz
Notices to be shared at the 10am Service:
If you would like to share an event or notice at the 10am service it will need to be scheduled into the service planner 2 weeks in advance and will happen only if the space is available – this is to prevent our morning service from going too far over time. Please get in touch with the office to check for spaces in the planner.
Prayer Points:
• Continue to pray for the Ministry Settlement Board as they seek God for a new Senior Pastor. Pray for patience, wisdom and unity as they work through the Presbytery process.
• Pray for our new Core Ministry Team leaders as they find their feet and develop structures for leading ministries in this church. Pray that the Holy Spirit will enable them to dream dreams and see visions and develop new ways of doing things.
• Pray for the Saddle Hill Foundation Trust as they consider the next steps for employment of staff for 2027 and beyond.
• Give thanks for the Salvation Army Church in Mosgiel. Pray for their leaders, volunteers and members as they support our local community.
Want to know more?
For more information about the life of our church, please go to our website – https://etchurch.co.nz/
To find East Taieri Church on Facebook: www.faceboook.com/EastTaieri
Pastoral Care is available at all times. In the first instance please contact your life group leader or Gareth Bruce 489 6308 ext 1707
Our confidential Prayer Chain is available at all times. Please contact Adrienne 027 387 4529 or Christine 021 134 4484