Sunday 15th December 2024

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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

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

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.

Informal Walk 18th December: meet 9.30am at South Library.

CONSERVATION – Week 11. Most of us eat far too much. It is not healthy for us or the planet. All food has a carbon footprint – particularly meat. Eat health foods. What can you do? Don’t eat for pleasure. Sure, enjoy the company that food can bring, but in moderation. warren.pettigrew@raztec.co.nz

Waltham Cottage is closed from 19 December until late January – if you could refrain from bringing groceries that would be appreciated.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                      

Tuesday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: South Library

CHRISTMAS AT ST MARTINS

Tuesday 24 December 7pm

A service of Lessons & Carols

Wednesday 25 December 10am

Christmas Day celebration

Sunday 29 December 10am

Combined service at Hoon Hay Presbyterian, 5 Downing Street.

ALL Services in January are here at St Martins

Opawa Community Church Carol Singing with Stedfast Brass Friday 20th December 6pm – all welcome.

From the Parish Council Meeting – 11.12.24

  • Anna’s last day in the office before she goes on leave will be Friday 20th December 2024 – returning again on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
  • Warren has carried out a ‘walk through’ of the Manse, noting a few jobs that need to be done. Donna is an excellent tenant.
  • For when the weather is wet and one is wanting to hang up one’s wet coat – 4 coat hooks have been placed in the toilet area and 4 hooks in the cupboard in the foyer.
  • You will have enjoyed the Christmas card with the photo of the Cross on front of the church. Thanks to Rob Connell for taking the photo and to Dan for arranging that everyone got a copy. Also sent to all clergy who have helped over the past year.
  • Discussion regarding funeral disbursements. In February 2025, we will review guidelines regarding funeral costings and the use of the church complex.
  • Budget – Finances are ‘OK’ but, according to our budget, we have a $3000 deficit. Given that we have a full time Minister (who is working extremely hard) is it time for us all to review the amount we give? Many members give by direct credit. On the plus side, we have received our first Solar credit ($52 rebate).
  • Thanks to the MenzShed for building the planter box positioned at the end of the office building. Soil and plants to be in position soon.
  • Church piano – is in a pretty sad state and would require quite substantial repairs. Earthquakes and being stored in a container has led to its demise. If you would like to contribute towards funding for a new piano, please see the Parish Clerk. Given the piano’s use, not only on Sunday, but during the week for other groups, we need to replace it soon.
  • Garage Sale – date with the MenzShed to be considered.