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Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
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A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.
We give thanks for the life of Jean Carmichael who died on 6th October, aged 85, and pray for her family and friends as they mourn. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.
Fireside: Fern will speak about some of her travels on Monday 21st October from 2pm in the parish lounge. We welcome women of the congregation and their friends to join us for this or other meetings.
Wednesday Walkers 23rd October: meet 9.30am in Stourbridge St near Therese St for a walk around Spreydon. Coffee at London Canteen (Oderings). All welcome. Marilyn 027 3631642.
Movie Night Saturday 26th October from 5.15pm: “STAR” – Oscar winner Julie Andrews stars as the irrepressible Gertrude Lawrence, who rises from English chorus girl to world renowned diva. Her hilarious sidekick Noel Coward (Daniel Massey) provides Lawrence with an ongoing commentary on her life while she searches fruitlessly for suitors whose adoration equals what she gets from an audience. Andrews is a knockout in numbers by Coward, Cole Porter, the Gershwins and more in this funny, dazzling musical that ranks among Hollywood’s finest. BYO takeaways for tea, hot drinks provided. Note that the movie screening will begin at 6pm. Any queries – see Irene.
Population – Week 3
This subject is so important, so fundamental and so controversial that it demands additional discussion. In many societies it has been blocked. The common responses are that population reduction will mean that there will be no one to look after the elderly or that it will ruin the economy. Read into the latter – it will make the rich poorer. As for the former argument, a collapse of civilisation will be disastrous for everyone, not just the elderly.
Over-population damages every single metric on which society is built on; not just climate. The sustainable population is 2 billion, the population of the 1950s. We are at 8b heading for 10 billion. It is actually too late to avoid many calamities, but at least the world must be made more aware of the issues. Discuss with friends and family. warren.pettigrew@raztec.co.nz
Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.
THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS
Monday 2pm Fireside (lounge)
Tuesday 10am South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869
Tuesday 7.15pm Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007
Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Spreydon Marilyn 027 363 1642
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
Saturday 5.15pm Movie Night (lounge) Irene 332 7306
Sunday 7-11pm Private Function
Update from the Parish Council Meeting – Wednesday 16th October
First meeting of the Parish Council meeting since the AGM. Welcome to everyone – Catherine, Keith, Warren, Allison, Barry (apology), Sue (secretary), Irene and Dan.
The Minutes from the AGM were approved.
Minister’s Report – Dan to meet with the new Vicar at St Mark’s Anglican and is in regular contact with other local clergy. He had attended a Pathways meeting and was impressed with the excellent discussions within. Dan commented on the Seniors Service, said it was a valuable investment of time and thanked everyone who was involved in making it happen. Another service will be held on Wednesday 11th December. Dan has made visits to several congregation members and had received quite a few ‘drop ins’ to the office when he was in.
The Executive had met and had reviewed the overall plans for the end of the year.
Solar panels are to be fitted this coming Tuesday (22/10/24). Warren had painted the area of roof that they are to sit on – and will finish the roof when he has more ‘puff’!
Consideration was given as to ‘who does the banking’ (decision – Catherine will do this) and discussions with other groups within the church framework will be had as to how they might also contribute to streamlining this function.
There are many roles within the church and the concern was that many members are slow at stepping forward and offering their help and support. We need everyone to contribute – not just a few. Remember the story of the Little Red Hen!
Door duty – please note the additional duty requirement. Please check the noticeboard in the foyer.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on 11th December at 7.30pm.
Joan Mac has agreed to carry on the important function of overseeing and purchasing items used in the kitchen and toilet areas – thank you so much Joan.