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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
NOTICES:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today, and many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea.
We give thanks for the life of Jim McFie who died on 3rd September, and we pray for Margaret and the family as they mourn. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. His funeral will be in the church on Wednesday at 10am.
Anna will not be in the Office on Friday 12th September.
Invitation to all ordained Elders (active or retired) and Parish Councillors to discuss our annual statistics, both attendance and financial, in relation to the Parish Life Survey and the future of St Martins. Monday 29th September 1-3pm in the church lounge. Please tell Sue or Anna if you can attend and the papers for discussion will be given to you.
Wednesday Walkers 10 September: meet 9.30am in Domain Terrace near The Waiting Room Caféwhere we will have Coffee, weather permitting after a walk around the area. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.
Men’s Group will meet at 6pm for a shared meal on Thursday 11th September. The MenzShed have also been invited. Don Jellyman will talk on the fascinating life of eels. Rob 384 4320.
The Parish AGM is on 21st September following morning worship. Please let Sue know any items of general business, and apologies. Paper copies of the annual reports and the financial reports will be available next Sunday.
The latest ‘Messenger’ is now available – please take your named copy from the foyer. Many thanks to Sally & Charlotte for the work they do to make this happen.
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.
NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: On Saturday 20th September at 2pm in the lounge we will be showing “Born Free”, the true story of Joy Adamson and her husband, George trying to raise Elsa, a lion cub and then their attempt to return Elsa to the wild. Look forward to seeing you and reminiscing. See Sue for further information.
St Mark’s Church Fair Saturday 13th September 8.30am-12 noon. Donations of good quality second hand items also gratefully received. Talk to Anna for more information.
Cottage Crafters Circle Tuesdays 10am-12pm Waltham Community Cottage 201 Hastings St East. Bring your own project or join one of ours. All welcome. Phone 942 2173 for more information.
THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS
Monday 10am Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492
Monday 4.15pm Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007
Tuesday 10.30am South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869
Tuesday 7-9pm Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369
Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Spreydon Sonya 027 253 3397
Wednesday 1pm Brain Fit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763
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
Friday 11.15am Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369