Monday – Friday
8:00 – 13:00
044 533 3430
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 Muller Road
Plettenberg Bay
THIS SUNDAY
Join Tim as he looks at what it means to live each day for Jesus. The Apostle Paul contrasted the works of the sinful nature and the fruit of the Spirit, concluding that Christians must live Spirit-led lives. But what does it mean to live a life characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, and the other virtues?
Galatians 6 is the list of recommended spiritual actions (almost like a list of 10 Commandments for Faith and Spiritual Growth).
This is a powerful and practical passage where Paul wraps up his letter to the Galatians with a call to live out the gospel through caring for one another, with humility, and perseverance.
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
08.00 | TRADITIONAL COMMUNION SERVICE
09.30 | CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE
09.30 | IGNITE CHILDREN’S CHURCH in the hall
ON LINE SERVICES
Please note that our Sunday Sermon is posted on Monday and not live streamed.
PRAYING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
PRAYER NET
Available for your use in church is the prayer net. Write your prayer request on a piece of paper (provided) and attach it to the prayer net. Our team of intercessors will with great confidentiality earnestly pray on your behalf.
FAMILIES FOR PRAYER
BEREAVEMENTS
Stuart Murray
We extend our love and prayers to Lesley and her family as they grieve the passing of Stuart. His Celebration of Life will be at 10am on the 19th July.
Ramona Van Rooyen
Please remember Ramona’s family and friends as they mourn her passing. Details of her Celebration of Life will be confirmed shortly.
Please contact us if you have any queries or prayer requests.
We would love to welcome you to the STMC family!
JULY
THURSDAY 3rd
FRIDAY 4th
Our IMPACT Youth Group are setting off today for a life changing experience! This is a camp that is not to be missed and will have a lasting impact on all the young ones who attend! Please keep Troy and his Leaders in your prayers as they travel to Jeffrey’s Bay – we trust that they will know travelling mercies and come back refreshed in the Spirit!
SUNDAY 6/07
This Sunday ! Are we ready for it? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never touched a bowl in your life, come along!
The green fee is R70 and boerie rolls R30. Please bring along a salad to share.
It’s all about good fun, great company, and a little friendly rivalry. Bring your game face and your sense of humour – we’ll see you on the green.
TUESDAY 8th
A most enjoyable time of fellowship, sharing and of course a hearty breakfast as well. Men if you are looking for support and friendship, these Men of God meet up once a month at the Beacon Isle. Get in touch with Clive.
FRIDAY 11
Get ready for the W.A. SOUP and BINGO evening. Get your order slips in! It’s time for a hearty bowl of soup, a whole lot of fun and laughter and an evening to really look forward to! Make sure you fill in your catering slips at church on Sunday.
MONDAY 14 – FRIDAY 18
A huge “Shout Out” to Emma and Jen and the Youth who are about to roll up their sleeves and get cracking on creating the most incredible space for the youngsters who will be coming to this year’s Holiday Club. If you are around in the next week or two, pop into the hall and see them at work. Your support and encouragement (and maybe a treat or two) will be so appreciated! May God bless the works of their hands as they prepare to reach out to the children of Plett.
BREAKING NEWS!
Something HUGE happened! A play area for our STMC Children has been installed next to the hall. A major “Thank You” to those who contributed to making this happen, and for helping us bless the little ones in our Church Family.
STMC
EXECUTIVE
Our Executive Leadership serves our STMC Community. Please do not hesitate to chat to them about their specific ‘portfolios’.
Richard Ashton – Worship
Don Ball – Small Groups
Di de Villiers – Congregational Care
Tom Dixon – Circuit Steward
Tarryn Fahy – Administration
Peter Fischer – Children Youth & Young Adults
Rick Makin – Mission & Evangelism
Alex Pretorius – Buildings & Property
Roy Seaward – Finance
Len Vlok – Pastoral Care
UPCOMING COURSE
TO BE CONFIRMED
GriefShare is a valuable and gentle ‘space’ where you will be able to receive Christian support and encouragement at a time when you are feeling most vulnerable and alone after the passing of a loved one.
We are currently taking names of anyone who would like to join our next course.
Please contact Mel 082 928 5904, or Beryl 083 679 1467 to find out more.
SMALL GROUPS
Small group notes are now available. Should you be interested in joining a small group in your area please contact Don 083 412 9877 who will help you connect with those around you.
WEEKLY MEETINGS
MONDAY
10:00 | CRESCENT RETIREMENT | First Monday after the 1st COMMUNION SUNDAY OF THE MONTH | Timothy Rist
17:00 | MONDAY LADIES GROUP | Yolanda 082 829 2693
TUESDAY
08:00 | MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST | 2nd Tuesday of the Month | The Beacon Isle | A great place for men to meet and fellowship together while enjoying a tasty breakfast | Facilitator: Clive Saunders
10:00 | FGV | FORMOSA GARDEN VILLAGE | Everyone is welcome to join us for fellowship and friendship.
Liza Ritchie: 082 490 7035
Denise Hugo: 083 440 0760
13:00 – 14.00 | WORKING LADIES GROUP | Youth Chapel
Sue Scheepers 082 978 6164
14:00- 16:00 | CRAGS LADIES GROUP | various homes
Cheryl Oppenshaw 082 775 3788
14:30 – 16:00 | TUESDAY AFTERNOON LADIES | Foyer
Angela Bird 082 844 2375
16.00 | ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ FELLOWSHIP | Rotates Homes
Len Vlok 072 373 0698
18:30 | TUESDAY GROUP | Various Homes
Ivan Boardman 083 390 1034
WEDNESDAY
10:00 | BIBLE STUDY | YOUTH CHAPEL
Rev. Tim Rist
IN RECESS UNTIL AUGUST
10:30 | PLETT MANOR GROUP | PLETT MANOR
Roy Seaward 083 227 5319
Gordon Brownlee 082 455 7409
11.45 – 14.00 | LUNCHTIME PRAYERS | COME IN FOR A TIME OF PRAYER AS IT SUITS YOU.
18.30 | YOUNG ADULTS CONNECT | Youth Chapel | Meet-up with young people who are sharing life and learning to walk in the Faith together
Pastor Troy Rist 074 129 6464
THURSDAY
10:00 | THE WELL TEA GARDEN AND COFFEE ROOM | A cheerful and cozy spot to meet up with friends for a cuppa and the most delicious eats. Treat a friend to something special! You will find us by driving through our main gate and keeping to the right of the Church – we are tucked away in a little garden. We also cater for special occasions.
Contact Gloria 072 3121 024
14:00 | WOMEN’S AUXILIARY | FOYER
1st Thursday of the Month
President: Maria Van Rooyen
FRIDAY
7.30 | MEN’S GROUP | YOUTH CHAPEL
All men are welcome to connect with others over a nice cuppa coffee.
Len Vlok 072 373 0698
9:00 – 12:00 | ART GROUP | HALL
Doris 082 626 0212
18.30 – 20.30 | IMPACT YOUTH | We welcome all newcomers and look forward to connecting with you! If you want to know more about it, contact Pastor Troy through the church office 044 533 3430.
STMC
OUR MISSION FOCUS
WE ARE COLLECTING
Please don’t throw away your plastic bottle tops and bread packet tags! The W.A. is always collecting them – these collections ultimately translate into buying wheelchairs for people in need.
One part of The Daughters of Eden cloth pad project is to recycle old towels as part of the end product. Please help us to not only provide young girls with environmentally friendly menstrual pads, but also help us keep old towels out of landfill sites.
Justice for Girls is always collecting disposable sanitary pads to distribute to the schools in and around Plettenberg Bay. These products are gratefully received. Packs of pads may be purchased for between R5.00 – R6.00 from Spar and town Checkers.
The smallest of individual and collective actions can bring about the biggest of changes!
E’PAP PRE-SCHOOL FEEDING PROJECT
NEW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The e’pap feeding project plays a vital role in the lives of little ones starting off their educational journey. Packed full of everything their little bodies and minds need to develop and grow in the best way possible. As new pre-schools are sign up there is a growing need for volunteers to help distribute e’pap and monitor its use. This is a wonderful opportunity to actually make an impact in the lives of children today as well as setting them up for future success. Please chat to Christa Louw 082 465 4805 if you would like to find out more about this project, and how to get involved.
JUSTICE FOR GIRLS
This outreach project addresses the reality that some young women experience called ‘period poverty’ – the inability to purchase sanitary pads because of economic constraints. Please consider making a monthly purchase of sanitary panty liners. STMC will make sure that they are distributed to local schools to benefit those young women in need.
DAUGHTERS OF EDEN
Growing out of our “Justice for Girls” dignity project, this new project is working towards a more long-term and dignified approach to girls and women’s menstrual well-being. We sew re-usable sanitary pads that are gifted to school girls in a kit in conjunction with access to women’s health information. This project operates in three major missionary areas:
1. Women’s Health & dignity
2. Care for the environment
3. Women’s economic empowerment
We thank everyone who has assisted us with starting up this project. It is a project that hopefully will have a large and beneficial impact on our local community.
The cost of a set of 3 pads costs R150.00 and should last a young woman approximately 5 years. Should you like to make a donation please contact our church accounts department.
CLOTH PADS FOR SALE
The Daughters of Eden are working towards becoming a self-sustaining project. A portion of the sale of a pack of 3 reusable cloth pads goes directly towards gifting a young girl a pack. The starter packs are on sale at the info desk for R150. Please consider gifting a woman who you know would benefit from receiving them.
TECH FOR ALL!
This is a special outreach project for students who are doing online distance studies and do not have access to the internet at home, or for anyone in our community who is impacted by loadshedding and needs a place to work. Free wi-fi and use of desktop computers. Bookings are essential! Please contact Lizzie to find out more. Donations for use of space are also gratefully accepted.
THE PLETT FOOD CENTRE
STMC supports the Plett Food Centre. An NPO that formally was known as the Plett Meal Centre. The Plett Food Centre is administered by a Board and supplies a daily meal to approximately 300 people every day excluding the weekend. Should you wish to find out more about this lifegiving project please get in touch with Harry van der Loo or Kathy van Staden
BANKING DETAILS
EFT PAYMENTS
MCSA St Thomas Plettenberg Bay
First National Bank – Code 210514
Account Number: 62020675833
Please download your bank’s “Scan to Pay” app in order to use this method of payment.
