WELCOME AND NOTICES

GATHERING:
For most of us, life is a process of living out certain roles:
Student – parent – teacher – employee – boss.
But God calls we men and women, young and old,
to come out from behind roles and masks,
to live genuine lives of response to the challenges life presents;
to meet life head on and dare to be real people,
people of faith – lived – out.

HYMN: Tell Out, My Soul
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
His mercy sure, from age to age the same;
His holy Name – the Lord, the Mighty One.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
The hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children’s children and for evermore! © Timothy Dudley-Smith (WOV)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
SONG: Hello Everybody!
Hello everybody! How do you do? How do you do? How do you do?
Hello everybody! How do you do? God loves you today.

If your name is — clap now,
If your name is — clap now.
If your name is — clap now,
If your name is — clap now.
Hello everybody! …

If you have red on, clap now,
If you have blue on, clap now.
If you have green on, clap now,
If you have yellow on, clap now.
Hello everybody! …

If you like spaghetti, clap now,
If you like swimming, clap now.
If you like rainbows, clap now,
If you like biking, clap now.
Hello everybody! …

C READINGS: Psalm 119: 41-48, 89-94 Jill Grierson
Romans 8: 28 – 39 Judith Mackay

FAITH AND LIFE ~ with David Beaumont

HYMN: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness,
blow through the wilderness
calling and free.
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness,
stir me from placidness,
wind, wind on the sea.
You moved on the waters,
you called to the deep,
then you coaxed up the mountains
from the valleys of sleep;
and over the ages you called to each thing,
wake from your slumbers
and rise on your wings.

You swept through the desert,
you stung with the sand,
and you goaded your people
with a law and a land;
and when they were blinded
with their idols and lies,
then you spoke through your prophets
to open their eyes.

You sang in a stable,
you cried from a hill,
then you whispered in silence
when the whole world was still;
and down in the city
you called once again,
when you blew through your people
in the rush of the wind.

You call from tomorrow,
you break ancient schemes.
From the bondage of sorrow
the captives dream dreams;
our women see visions,
our men clear their eyes
with bold new decisions
your people arise. © Jim Manley (NJS)

THE OFFERING
Gracious and giving God, in this act of worship
we have brought gifts of money and food.
These are the tangible, touchable, countable tokens of our faith
and commitment.
We ask your blessing on them, and upon us,
that we your church may use them wisely and well,
in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Make me a channel of your peace:
where there is hatred let me bring your love,
where there is injury, your pardon, Lord,
and where there’s doubt, true faith in you:
O Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved, as to love with all my soul!

Make me a channel of your peace:
where there’s despair in life let me bring hope,
where there is darkness, only light,
and where there’s sadness, ever joy:
O Master, grant that I may never seek…

Make me a channel of your peace:
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
in giving of ourselves that we receive,
and in dying that we’re born to eternal life.
© Franciscan Communications (NJS)
THE BLESSING

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Next Sunday 25th August we will be joining the St James’ Barrington congregation at 10am.

Elders – please ensure you collect your Messengers & Annual Reports for delivery.

NEW READERS’ ROSTER is available today – please check to see if there is one for you.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 21st August: Meet 9.30am at South Library at the river end of the carpark. Coffee at ‘Red’ (in the library) 10.30am. Others are welcome to join us for the walk and/or coffee. Margaret 366 8936.

BOARD OF MANAGERS meets on Wednesday 21st August 7.30pm at the McKeans.

SHORT TERM DISCUSSION GROUP ON PRAYER: If you would be interested in joining a small group to discuss “Life as Prayer” for four Sunday mornings after worship, please contact John England or Chris.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS: Thursdays from 10am – 12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome ?. Beverley 332 7786.

CARING & SHARING Wednesday 28th August 2pm in Beckenham Methodist Lounge. A warm welcome is extended to everyone whatever the outside state of weather. Fern 332 4725.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit).
Website: www.stmartins.org.nz

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 2nd September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please book through the Parish Office.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Parish AGM will be on Sunday 22nd September.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is now displayed in the Lounge.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 18th Andreas & Doug.

HUB Activities for the week 18th – 25th August 2013

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 20 Aug 9.30am Little Kidz Music in Hall Lounge. Kay 339 2370
Wed 21 Aug 10am Foot Clinic in Church Lounge
7.30pm Indoor Bowling in hall. Keith 960 2484
Thurs 22 Aug 9.30am Foot Clinic in Church Lounge
Fri 23 Aug 4.30pm Friday Kidz. Dorothy 338 5142
Sun 25 Aug 10am Lay Preacher’s Sunday. Accord singing. St Martin’s visiting.
12noon LA LA LACs at Oderings

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 20 Aug 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 21 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Meet at South Library. Coffee at Red. Margaret 366 8936
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
7.30pm Board of Managers’ meeting
Thu 22 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786
Sun 25 Aug 10am Morning Worship at St James’. {Please note time & venue}

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 19 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 20 Aug 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Wed 21 Aug 1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 22 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 23 Aug 7.00pm Lift Youth Group. Matt 027 389 0000
Sat 24 Aug 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 19 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Music
Wed 20 Aug 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All
Welcome
Thurs 21Aug 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive
Sun 25 Aug 11.30am Healing Service
5.30pm Sunday Night Lights

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
We come, a family of God’s people.
Some are younger, some older;
but all one family of faith gathered to worship God.
Some have walked to church, agile and free,
others have walked in more slowly, watching every step;
but all one family of faith gathered to worship God.
Some have known St Martin’s Parish for a long time;
others have worshipped in many places:
but all one family of faith gathered to worship God.
Some have journeyed the path of faith for long years;
others have more recently found the road to Christ:
but all one family of faith gathered to worship God.

HYMN: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation;
all ye who hear,
now to his temple draw near,
joining in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
shieldeth thee gently from harm, or when fainting sustaineth;
hast thou not seen
how thy heart’s wishes have been
granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee;
ponder anew
what the Almighty can do,
who with his love doth befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him!
Let the Amen
sound from his people again:
gladly for aye we adore him. C/A

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Cynthia & Jamie Cross

SONG: There’s a Song of Love in My Heart
There’s a song of love in my heart;
love is a gift from Jesus.
There’s a song of love in my heart;
love is a gift from God.
Alleluia! Love in my heart is singing praises.
Alleluia! Love is a gift from God.

There’s a song of faith in my heart;
faith is a gift from Jesus.
There’s a song of faith in my heart;
faith is a gift from God.
Alleluia! Faith in my heart is singing praises.
Alleluia! Faith is a gift from God.

There’s a song of hope in my heart;
hope is a gift from Jesus.
There’s a song of hope in my heart;
hope is a gift from God.
Alleluia! Hope in my heart is singing praises. Alleluia! Hope is a gift from God. © Handt Hanson (Seasons of the Spirit)

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: Hebrews 11: 1-3; 8-16 Fern Wakefield
Luke 12: 22-34 Bernie Brettell

SERMON: Can We Get a Mature View of Faith?

THE OFFERING
The gifts you bless, O God, enable each one of us to grow.
The gifts you bless, O God, enable us to support one another.
The gifts you bless, O God, enable our faith community to grow.
The gifts you bless, O God, enable the world-wide church to grow.
You bless them as we are encouraged,
you bless them as friendships deepen,
you bless them as our faith roots are nourished by your Word,
you bless them as we share with people whose names we will never know.
May your blessing go with us on our journey of faith, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

HYMN: For the Faithful Who Have Answered (Tune: Omni Die WOV 5)
For the faithful who have answered
when they heard your call to serve,
for the many ways you led them
testing will and stretching nerve.
For their work and for their witness
as they strove against the odds,
for their courage and obedience
we give thanks and praise, O God.

Many eyes have glimpsed the promise,
many hearts have yearned to see.
Many ears have heard you calling
us to greater liberty.
Some have fallen in the struggle,
others still are working on.
You are not ashamed to own us.
We give thanks and praise, O God.

For this cloud of faithful witness,
for the common life we share,
for the task of peace and justice,
for the gospel that we bear,
for the vision that our homeland
is your love – deep, high, and broad –
for the different roads we travel
we give thanks and praise, O God. ? GIA Publications (VU)

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: All My Hope on God is Founded (Tune: Groeswen)
All my hope on God is founded;
he doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance he guideth,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.

Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray his trust;
what with care and toil he buildeth,
tower and temple, fall to dust.
But God’s power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.

Daily doth the almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow;
his desire our soul delighteth,
pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand
at his hand;
joy doth wait on his command.

God’s great goodness ay endureth,
deep his wisdom passing thought:
splendour, light and life attend him,
beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore. C/A

THE BLESSING

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Sunday Services are now at 9am (except for 25th August). On Sunday 25th August we will be joining the St James’ Barrington congregation at 10am.

The Presbyterian Women will meet on Wednesday 14th August at 9.45am at St James’ Barrington Street. This will be the Annual General Meeting & Communion Service led by Rev Alan Missen, Moderator of the Presbytery. There will be a Sales Table. Allison 332 0554.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 14th August: Carpool 9.15am from 43 St Martins Rd, then to South City. Walk starts 9.30 from the Colombo St side of the carpark. City walk and the Cardboard Cathedral. Coffee at South City. June 332 8874.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS: Thursdays from 10am – 12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome ?. Beverley 332 7786.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit). Website: www.stmartins.org.nz

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 2nd September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please book through the Parish Office.

Building Work Group Report – a hard copy of this is still available. If you would like to borrow one to read, please see Chris.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Parish AGM will be on Sunday 22nd September.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is now displayed in the Lounge.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 12th Kathryn; Tue 13th Catherine; Wed 14th Thomas; Sat 17th Sam.

Hub Activities for the week 11th – 18th August 2013

St James Presbyterian Church
Mon 12 Aug 7pm Craft Group in Church Lounge. Barbara 337 6202
7pm Men’s Muster in Hall Lounge. Keith 960 2484
Tues 13 Aug 9.30am Little Kidz Music in Hall Lounge. Kay 339 2370
Wed 14 Aug 2pm Mid-week Communion at Whareora, Athelstan Street.
7.30pm Indoor Bowling in Hall. Keith 960 2484
Thurs 15 Aug 7.30pm Women Journeying. Kay 339-2370
Fri 16 Aug 4.30pm Friday Kidz. Dorothy 338 5142

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 13 Aug 10am-12 noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 14 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Ph Office 332 6192 for details.
10am-12 noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Thu 15 Aug 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 18 Aug 9am Morning Worship

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 12 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 13 Aug 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Wed 14 Aug 1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 15 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 16 Aug 7.00pm Lift Youth Group. Matt 027 389 0000
Sat 17 Aug 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 12 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Music
2.00pm Foot Clinic {phone office (3327129)
Tues 13 Aug 9.30am Foot Clinic {for appointments
Wed 13 Aug 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All
Welcome
Thurs 14 Aug 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for Sunday 4th August
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please do stay for a light lunch.

Sunday Services: Remember that from next Sunday 11th August, the service time returns to 9am (except for 25th August).

Building Work Group Report – a hard copy of this is still available. If you would like to borrow one to read, please see Chris.

FOR YOUR DIARIES:
Sunday 25th August – We will be joining the St James’ Barrington congregation at 10am.
Sunday 22nd September. Advance Notice that the Parish AGM will be on this day following Morning Worship.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 7th August: Meet 9.30am in Cumnor Tce, Woolston by the bicycle shop. Suggest we park in Cumnor just (L) off Garlands Rd, coming from Opawa direction. Coffee at The Tannery and explore the new shops there. June 332 8874.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS: Thursdays from 10am – 12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome ?. Beverley 332 7786.

MEN’S GROUP will meet on Thursday 8th August at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd at 6pm with a shared tea. The speaker for the evening will be Jim Strang about the work he is involved with in Nepal. Jim has had a long involvement with village life in Nepal and has worked closely with Sir Edmund Hillary. He has just recently attended the Hillary celebrations in London. All men are welcome. Contact Tony 332 0554 for further details.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit).

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 2nd September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please book through the Parish Office.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is now displayed in the Lounge.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Sat 10th Irene.

The Hub Activities for the week 4th – 11th August 2013

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 6 Aug 9.30am Little Kidz Music in Hall Lounge. Kay 339 2370
Wed 7 Aug 7.30pm Indoor Bowling in Hall. Roger 337 0611
Fri 8 Aug 4.30pm Friday Kidz. Dorothy 338 5142

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 6 Aug 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 7 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Details from June 332 8874
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Thu 8 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. New faces always welcome.
Beverley 332 7786.
6pm Men’s Group at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd.
Shared tea and speaker. Tony 332 0554.
Sun 11 Aug 9am Morning Worship {please note time}

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 5 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 6 Aug 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Wed 7 Aug 9.30 am U3A (University of the Third Age) in lounge. Pauline 332 0453
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 8 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 9 Aug 7.00pm Lift Youth Group. Matt 027 3890000
Sat 10 Aug 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 5 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Music
1.45pm Cashmere Garden Club
Wed 6 Aug 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
Thurs 7 Aug 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive

Mon 12 Aug 2.00pm Foot Clinic {phone office (332 7129)
Tues 13 Aug 9.30am Foot Clinic {for appointments

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
Holy God, we come to worship you.
We come to ask for bread that can nourish our spirits.
We come to ask for ease from those things that trouble or tempt us.
We come to offer our weakness, knowing you can turn it to strength. We come to celebrate your love for us, and to celebrate our love for you.

HYMN: In This Familiar Place
In this familiar place
I know the mystery of your grace.
For the love that I receive, for the truth that I believe,
I praise and thank you for this here and now.

In halting song and word
the music of your voice is heard.

Among these friends of mine
I taste the company divine.

Within this narrow sphere
I learn that you are everywhere. © Colin Gibson (AA)

OPENING PRAYERS

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

SONG: I am the Church
I am the church! You are the church!
We are the church together!
All who follow Jesus,
all around the world!
Yes, we’re the church together!

The church is not a building;
the church is not a steeple;
the church is not a resting place;
the church is a people.

We’re many kinds of people,
with many kinds of faces,
all colours and all ages, too
from all times and places.

Sometimes the church is marching;
sometimes it’s bravely burning,
sometimes it’s riding, sometimes hiding;
always it’s learning.

And when the people gather,
there’s singing and there’s praying;
there’s laughing and there’s crying sometimes,
all of it saying:

At Pentecost some people
received the Holy Spirit
and told the Good News through the world
to all who would hear it. © Hope Publishing (UMH)

READINGS: Psalm 85 Bob Kayes
Luke 11: 1- 13 Lyn Steele

A LITANY FOR TWO VOICES

THE LORD’S PRAYER – SUNG

SERMON: The Disciples’ Prayer

THE OFFERING
God, for the abundance of gifts that are ours, we give you thanks.
For the chance to send them out into the world and build your reign, we give you praise. For the mystery of how all of our gifts – whether time, love, effort, or treasure – make a difference to you and to this world, we say hallelujah! Amen.
HYMN: Every Day I will Offer You
Every day I will offer you,
loving God, my heart and mind,
every way I discover you
in the work your hand has signed;
help me see I’m your image, and
you have dreamed what I might be,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy!

Every day I will look to Christ,
and give thanks for wine and bread
through the pain and the emptiness
where your world cries to be fed;
help me see I can work for change,
and wherever I might be,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy!

Every day I will take your word,
answer your compassion’s claim,
celebrate every sign of hope,
every deed done in your name;
help me see you are always there,
and your light can shine through me,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy! © Shirley Murray (AA)

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: O God of Bethel (Tune: WOV 49)
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
your people still are fed,
who through this earthly pilgrimage
have all your servants led.

Our vows, our prayers, we now present
before your throne of grace;
God of past ages, be the God
of each succeeding race.
Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and shelter fit provide.

O spread your covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our God’s beloved abode
our souls arrive in peace. (C/A)

THE BLESSING
NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Morning tea will be served after the service.

Sunday Services: The worship time for next Sunday 4th August is 10am, and this will be followed by a catered shared lunch for both congregations.
From 11th August, the services return to 9am.

Thank you to all those who have already submitted Annual Reports. Remember this Wednesday is the deadline!

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 31st July: Contact June 332 8874 for details.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am-12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit).

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is now displayed in the Lounge.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 2nd September 1-4pm. Phone the Office to book.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE WEBSITE: www.stmartins.org.nz
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 28th Wayne; Mon 29th Sylvia; Tue 30th Faye, Drew; Sat 3rd Meg.

WELCOME AND NOTICES
• Session Report

CALL TO WORSHIP:
All people are welcome in this community, this family of God’s people.
It is a day to rejoice, to celebrate the whole family of God.
It is a day to celebrate God’s gifts to us;
the gift of each one of us, together the body of Christ.
As God’s people, our baptism prepares us for the journey of faith.
Come, let us celebrate! Let us worship God.

HYMN: All People That on Earth Do Dwell
All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell,
come ye before him and rejoice.

Know that the Lord is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make;
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.

O enter then his gates with praise,
approach with joy his courts unto:
praise, laud, and bless his name always,
for it is seemly so to do.

For why the Lord our God is good,
his mercy is for ever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure. C/A

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth,

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he arose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father;
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Aaronic Blessing: The Lord Bless You and Keep You
The Lord bless you, and keep you:
The Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace.

Presentation of the Baptismal Certificate

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

HYMN: O Jesus I Have Promised
O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
Lord, be for ever near me,
my Saviour and my friend:
I shall not fear the journey
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.

O let me feel you near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw me nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Lord, speak to reassure me,
to chasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.

Lord, let me see your footmarks,
and in them plant my own;
that I may follow boldly
and in your strength alone;
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end;
now give me grace to follow,
my Saviour and my friend. C/A

READINGS: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Bill Lloyd
From Psalm 139; and Mark 10:13-16 Audrey Dunnachie

SERMON: Baptism as Belonging

HYMN: Great and Deep the Spirit’s Purpose (Tune: Austria WOV 577)
Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
hidden now in mystery;
nature bursts with joyful promise,
ripe with what is yet to be.
In a wealth of rich invention,
still the work of art unfolds –
barely have we seen, and faintly,
what God’s great salvation holds.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
making Jesus seen and heard.
Every age of God’s creation
grasps new meanings from the Word.
Show us, Holy Spirit, show us
your new work begun today;
eyes and ears and hearts are open,
teach us what to do and say.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
all God’s children brought to birth,
freed from hunger, fear and evil
every corner of the earth.
And a million million voices
speak with joy the Saviour’s name;
every face reflects his image,
never any two the same.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
nothing shall be left to chance.
All that lives will be united
in the everlasting dance.
All fulfilled and all perfected,
each uniquely loved and known,
Christ in glory unimagined
once for all receives his own. © Marnie Barrell (AA)

THE OFFERING
God, we thank you for your generosity and grace.
Once more we have celebrated your promises that bind us together as your people.
Bless these gifts we bring, that they may be used to pass on the story we have received, that women, men and children might know your love and be nurtured in faith, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: As a Fire is Meant for Burning
As a fire is meant for burning with a bright and warming flame,
so the church is meant for mission, giving, glory to God’s name.
Not to preach our creeds or customs, but to build a bridge of care,
we join hands across the nations, finding neighbours everywhere.

We are learners, we are teachers, we are pilgrims on the way.
We are seekers, we are givers, we are vessels made of clay.
By our gentle, loving actions, we would show that Christ is light.
In a humble, listening Spirit, we would live to God’s delight.

As a green bud in the springtime is a sign of life renewed,
so may we be signs of oneness mid earth’s peoples, many hued.
As a rainbow lights the heavens when a storm is past and gone,
may our lives reflect the radiance of God’s new and glorious dawn.
© Ruth Duck (VU)

THE BLESSING

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Morning tea will be served after the service.
We welcome Daniel Luke Alexander McKean who is to be baptised, and his family. All are invited to sign the baptismal book.

Sunday Services: The worship time for Sunday 28th July & Sunday 4th August is 10am.

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE NOW: You have 10 days left! Please give them to Anna or email them to the Office as soon as possible, and by WEDNESDAY 31st JULY at the very latest. Chris.

If you would be willing to take part in a Faith and Life series on Sunday morning, please see Chris for more details.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session TOMORROW 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Lyndsey 388 1264.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

FIRESIDE: Jill has invited us to her home at 7.30pm for our meeting on Tuesday 23rd July. She will tell us about her time as “Mrs Plunket”, and suggests bringing any Plunket books that people still have. Others welcome. Jill 332 2022. Margaret 366 8936.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 24th July: Please meet 9.30am in Stourbridge St near the entrance to Oderings for a walk around “Upper/Lower Cashmere”. Coffee at Oderings. All Welcome. Joan 338 8700.

CARING & SHARING: Wednesday 24th July 2pm in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All are welcome to join us for friendship and a cuppa. Fern 332 4725.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS is not meeting on Thursday 25th July.
A group from Crafty Crafters is teaching knitting at Beckenham School in the 3rd term. We need 5mm needles (preferably short) for the children. Alternatively, donations of $3 would be appreciated so we can purchase them from Spotlight. Donations of double knitting wool would also be very welcome. Please see Beverley 332 7786 if you can help.

COPY for next Magazine wanted please. Deadline NEXT Sunday 28th July. Any contributions gratefully received. Anneke 328 7459 or email: anneke.howie@gmail.com

Anne & Doug Johns send their very best wishes to everyone at St Martins. They are holidaying in Europe and enjoying the hot weather. Check the screen for pictures during the Offering!

KEEP AN EYE ON THE WEBSITE: www.stmartins.org.nz

NOTICES need to be received by 9am Thursday please. Anna.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit).

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is now displayed in the Lounge.

An invitation from the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch to attend a free public lecture by Denis McNamara on church architecture and the tradition of buildings from an architectural theological perspective. Thursday 1st August 7pm at the Air Force Museum. An indication of numbers is appreciated. Email: mstopforth@chch.catholic.org.nz

A free Archaeological Exhibit will be on display at Westfield Riccarton from 22 July to 4 August. This collection of ancient near eastern and Egyptian artefacts and replicas is in New Zealand for the first time to promote a half day seminar “Ancient Mysteries Reveal the Future”. Information about the exhibit and registration for the free seminar can be found at ancientmysteries.co.nz.

STOP PRESS: On Sunday 4th August after Morning Worship there will be a combined light lunch with the Beckenham Methodist congregation. More details next week. Chris.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Wed 24th Aubrey; Fri 26th Rachael.