Here’s our Zoom link –
Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09
Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158
We remember with thanksgiving the life of Pauline Catherine McSkimming, a former parishioner, who died on 19th August. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.
AGM will be on the 29th September – after church and before morning tea!
Next Seniors Service – 25th September at 2pm.
ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – if you convene a parish group, please submit an annual report to the Parish Office by 30th August. Thank you.
Wednesday Walkers 4th September: meet 9.30am in the Beckenham Library carpark. Coffee at Vily’s Cafe. All welcome. Marilyn 027 363 1642.
Door duty & morning tea: Allison is looking at the rosters and if anyone would like their name taken off or put on to please let her know. 332 0554.
Christ Church Cathedral – Past, Present and Future??? The Fireside group invites the congregation to join us and our speaker, Chris Oldham, the Cathedral Administrator, who will talk to us about ALL that is happening or NOT happening to the Cathedral in the Square. We will hear all the latest Ins and Outs and Chris is very happy to answer all your questions. This will be the Inside story not what you will read or hear in the media. Chris has a powerpoint to show. Come and join the Fireside and Men’s Groups on Monday 9 September at 2pm in the Church. Everyone is welcome. To help with the afternoon tea please let Margaret know if you would like to join us: shanksfamily@xtra.co.nz
THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS
Monday 1-4pm Foot Clinic (lounge) Janette 021 075 6780
Tuesday 10am South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869
Tuesday 7.15pm Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007
Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Beckenham Marilyn 027 363 1642
Wednesday 9.30am Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Joy 337 2393
Wednesday 7-9pm Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586
Thursday 10am Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730
Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065
From the August Meeting of the Parish Council:
· St Martins Presbyterian AGM will be on Sunday 29th September – directly after the Service.
· Solar Panels – these will be installed in the Spring – after the roof has been painted.
· Finances – these were considered and whilst things look ‘healthy’ at the moment, we do need to look towards the future. Many folk do not carry cash these days and if you do not contribute by direct credit, but would like to, please see Catherine regarding the church’s bank number.
· September 22nd – as it is his last ‘official’ day before he retires and as it is his birthday, Hugh Perry will take the service – followed by a special morning tea.
· Dan has been able to visit several groups that meet, as well as visit several parishioners. Dan will be in the office most mornings Tuesday through to Friday. Please talk to him if you are aware of any members that needs a visit – or even if you are needing time to chat. He has been very appreciative of the support of everyone and also Anna in the office.
· Menzshed – they have over 90 members registered as members at St Martins.
St Mark’s Church Fair 101 Opawa Rd Saturday 14th September 8.30am-12noon. EFTPOS available. Wet or fine. Bargains galore!
Waltham Community Cottage Seed Swap & Market Day Wednesday 25th September 10am-2pm (weather permitting)