Sunday 23rd November 2025

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

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Many thanks to Rev Dugald Wilson for taking our service. Please join us for morning tea afterwards.

Wednesday Walkers 26th November: meet 9.30am near Longhurst Medical Centre on Caulfield Ave, Halswell for a walk around the Longhurst Estate. Coffee at Suburban Rascal Cafe. All welcome.Sonya 027 253 3397.

‘Messenger’: Today is your last chance to contribute items. Please email  Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz). Thank you.

ADVENT PRAYER Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th December 12.30pm at Beckenham Methodist Church – all are welcome.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: Once again, we are collecting gifts for all ages. Please make sure items are new and unwrapped. Donations of wrapping paper also appreciated. Bring them along to church on Sunday 30th November & 7th December. They will be collected on Thursday 11th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16th.

Choose Gifts of Life from Christian World Service this Christmas: Gift giving brings joy to both giver and recipient. But the gifts on the CWS Gifted website go further. They are practical support to people affected by poverty and injustice and helping them access essential resources that many in Aotearoa New Zealand may take for granted (water & sanitation; food & agriculture; child health, welfare & education; livelihoods; emergency relief). You can bring hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Website: gift.org.nz or call 0800 74 73 72 See the pamphlet on the noticeboard in the foyer for more details.

The 2026 morning tea & door duty roster is now available – please pick up your named copy from the foyer.

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

Monday 5.30pm            MenzShed dinner (lounge)

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Halswell Sonya

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 10am-1pm     Pathways (lounge) Sue 960 7657

Saturday 4-11pm          Private function (whole complex)

The King’s Singers return to Christchurch Town Hall for a night of extraordinary music-making on 11 March 2026 at 7pm. Known for their flawless blend, stunning harmonies, and trademark wit, The King’s Singers have captivated audiences around the globe for over 50 years. This concert brings the ensemble back to Aotearoa for a special evening featuring a rich and varied programme of Renaissance gems, folk songs, pop arrangements, and contemporary choral works. Tickets $44.30 – $85.30 available from Eventfinda or phone 0800 289 849.

Christmas Sing-a-Long at St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, 5 Puriri St, Riccarton on Monday 8th December 1.30-3pm. All are welcome to come and sing and enjoy some musical items. A cup of tea or coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. Contact Pam 021 041 7456 for more information.