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 you all, and especially to Steve McRobie from the Bible Society who leads our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.
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.
We pray for Nardia & Alex as they mourn the death of Nardia’s mother on 7th October in Australia. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.
Please check that ALL heaters are turned off when leaving the premises.
Wednesday Walk 14th October: meet 9.30am in the Mitre 10 car park at Ferrymead for a walk along the Heathcote River track returning to Mitre 10 for coffee at the Columbus. All are welcome. Alan & Barbara 021142 7668 or 021 126 3801.
Brainfit for Life classes – four weeks beginning on Wednesday 21st October HERE 1.00 – 2.30pm. Feeling more forgetful lately – misplacing your keys, forgetting names, or just not feeling as sharp as you used to? You’re not alone, and it’s not a sign to panic. It simply means your brain needs a little more exercise and support. Brainfit for Life is a friendly, face to face group programme that strengthens the brain connections essential for memory, focus, and everyday mental clarity. No matter your age, these skills act as a powerful buffer against memory loss and brain overload. Over four weeks, you’ll be guided by a trained facilitator to explore six key memory skills that will help you stay independent, productive, and mentally strong throughout life. Cost $250. To sign up email ina@brainfit.nz or phone 027 3630763. Spaces are limited.
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 1-2.30pm U3A small group (lounge) Richard 022 533 5444
Tuesday 7-9pm Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369
Wednesday 9.30am Walk: Ferrymead Alan 021 142 7668
Wednesday 7-9pm Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586
Thursday 10am Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730
Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065
Friday 10am-12noon Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369
About the Bible Society: Although Bible Society has been around since 1846, we became a group when Manna Christian Stores became part of the mission in 2017. This divine appointment saw two mission-hearted organisations, both rich in history join forces, interweaving their mission, passion, and purpose to become one. Together, we build on the work of those who have gone before us, spreading the gospel, aiming to place a Bible in every empty hand to reach and fill empty hearts everywhere. We are driven by one conviction: we believe that when people get to know Jesus Christ through God’s Word, lives change for good, and that is why our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and to encourage interaction with it.
Heavenly Father,
As I open your Word today, please quiet my mind and clear away my distractions.
Open my eyes to see the truth, and open my heart to understand your great love.
Give me the wisdom I need, and help me to not just read your words, but to live them out in my daily life.
Shape my heart and guide my steps.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.