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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 Sheena and all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea following the service.
On December 17th 2024 a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed multiple buildings in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The earthquake claimed 12 lives, with more than 200 people injured. The Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu (PCV) owns several buildings in Port Vila. While none of these collapsed, due to the severity of the earthquake there are concerns about the safety of a number of these buildings. Global Mission is launching an earthquake appeal to help meet costs associated with supporting individuals and communities affected by the earthquake, and for maintenance and repairs on damaged buildings. Funds can be banked into the Global Mission account, 02 0500 0086963 10 with the reference PCV Earthquake Appeal. Please send an email to Katrina Graham, katrina@presbyterian.org.nz confirming the donation so a receipt can be emailed.
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.
Fireside meeting Monday 17th February from 2pm. Women of the congregation and friends are welcome to join us to start our year at Allison’s with afternoon tea. Thanks to Allison for her hospitality. Enquiries to Margaret 366 8936.
Wednesday Walkers 19th February: Contact Sonya 027 2533397 for details of this week’s walk.
GARAGE SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MENZSHED Saturday 8th March from 8am. Scope for selling good stuff – easiest if brought the day before. If there were volunteers to provide some home baking, jams and preserves that would be greatly appreciated as they’re good sellers. Morning tea would be an attraction – is anyone happy to run this? Some help on the day will be appreciated. The MenzShed are doing the advertising. See Warren for more information.
CONSERVATION – Week 18. Commonly under-rated for its carbon footprint is clothing – particularly fashion clothing. Statistically it is a significant contributor to climate warming and is easily addressed. Simply don’t chase the latest fashions and save a lot of money. If you need something for a special occasion, buy used or hire an outfit. These days, there are plenty of op-shops which have some really nice outfits.
THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS
Monday 2pm Fireside @ Allison’s. Margaret 366 8936
Monday 7.15pm Meditation Group Dugald 021 161 7007
Tuesday 10am South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869
Tuesday 7-9pm Mums n Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369
Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group:
Wednesday 4pm Parish Council meeting (lounge)
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 2-5pm Private function (lounge)