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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Many thanks to Diana Johnston, Eco Church Christchurch co-ordinator for leading today’s service.

Diana is a qualified outdoor educator and early childhood education teacher.

She has worked as an outdoor instructor, forest school kaiako, community preschool teacher and written educational resources.

Diana is passionate about connecting tamariki and rangatahi with God’s creation and loves seeing both people and whenua increasingly restored through this relationship.

She has also been involved in coordinating her church’s Eco Church journey for a number of years and has seen the connections grow and strengthen in their community through intentional action.

Anna will not be in the Office this Friday – please ensure any notices are sent in by 9am Thursday. Thank you.

Please note that the Meditation Group will not be meeting in September.

Wednesday Walk 16^th September: Meet 9.30am outside The Colombo. Coffee at Just Desserts in Wordsworth Street. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Annual Reports and the financial statements are now available. There are some paper copies in the church foyer. The AGM is NEXT Sunday 20^th September. Apologies to Sue please.

ST MARK’S CHURCH FAIR Saturday 19^th September 9am-12.30pm.

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.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           NO Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Sydenham Sue 960 7657

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

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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Please note that the Meditation Group will not be meeting in September.

Wednesday Walk 9^th September: Meet 9.30am in Mona Vale carpark for a walk to see the blossoms.  Coffee at Mona Vale. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Men’s Group: We meet on Thursday 10th September at 6pm for a shared meal. Simon Green, the Vicar at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa will speak following the meal. All men very welcome. Rob 384 4320.

Annual Reports are now available. There are some paper copies in the church foyer. The AGM is onSunday 20^th September.

Waltham Cottage is starting a walking group. If you would like to join, please meet at the Cottage, 201 Hastings Street East on Mondays at 1pm.

ST MARK’S CHURCH FAIR, 101 Opawa Rd, Sat 19^th Sept 9am-12.30pm.

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.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Tuesday 1-2.30pm        U3A small group (lounge)

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Mona Vale Sonya 027 253 3397

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

Thursday 6pm               Men’s Group (lounge) Rob 384 4320

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

TODAY’S Combined service is at Beckenham Methodist Church 10am. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea if you are able to. If you would like a ride, or are able to offer one, please be at St Martins at 9.45am for carpooling.

You are also invited to bring along spring flowers to the service. These will be placed in some vases filled with water at the front of the sanctuary for all to enjoy.

Wednesday Walk 2^nd September: Meet 9.30am at the Christchurch Golf Course, 45 Horseshoe Lake Road, Shirley. Coffee at the café.  All welcome. Barbara 021 126 3801.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 20^th September at the end of the service. Any apologies, please let Sue know.

Waltham Cottage walking group. If you would like to join, please meet at the Cottage, 201 Hastings Street East on Mondays at 1pm.

Wanted: a forever home for a 5-year-old male cat – please contact the Office if you can help.

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.

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Shirley Barbara 021 126 3801

Wednesday 9.30am     Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 648 8692

Wednesday 12.30pm   Parish Council meeting @ Allison’s

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

Saturday 6-11pm          Private function (lounge)

Sunday 2-4pm               Private function (lounge)

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 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.

Combined service at Beckenham Methodist Church Sunday 30^th August 10am. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea. If you would like a ride, or are able to offer one, please be at St Martins at 9.45am for carpooling.

Wednesday Walk 12^th August meet 9.30am in Cracroft for a walk around the area. Coffee at Poca Poca.All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Men’s Group: Thursday 13th August 6pm at St Martins meeting for a pot luck tea. Gwenda Kendrew from Aviva will be speaking. All men very welcome. Rob 384 4320.

Fireside Meeting: Monday 17^th August 2pm in the church lounge.  We are very fortunate that Sue has time to tell us about their recent trip to Great Britain, and welcome women of the congregation to join us.  Enquiries: Margaret ph 336 8936.

ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports. All reports must be emailed to the Office by Friday 21^st August. The AGM is scheduled for Sunday 20^th September. If you have any items for general business, please advise Sue no later than 30^th August. Thank you.

Movie afternoon: The next movie will be the 1960s classic “The Love Bug”. Disney’s loveable car Herbie who has a mind of his own. He foils the baddies and wins the race in a most unusual fashion. Saturday 29th August at 2pm in the lounge with a cuppa beforehand. The last movie for this year. Koha appreciated. Sue 960 7657.

Brainfit for Life 4-week class starting on Friday 4 September HERE 1-2.30pm. Limited spaces available. Cost $250. Contact Ina (ina@brainfit.nz) to sign up, or for more information. See noticeboard for details.

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)

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Cracroft Sonya 027 253 3397

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

Thursday 6pm               Men’s Group (lounge) Rob 384 4320

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

Join the Christchurch City Choir and Christchurch Youth Orchestra on Saturday, 19 September at 7:30 PM at the Charles Luney Auditorium for an evening of magnificent sacred music. Conducted by international guest maestro Richard Webster (Boston, USA), the programme features Haydn’s majestic Harmoniemesse alongside contemporary sacred anthems.Tickets: Adults $57 | Seniors $47 | Students/Children $15 (plus booking fees).Bookings: Available online at Eventfinda.

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 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.

The ‘Messenger’ is now available – thank you to Sally for compiling this.

Wednesday Walk 5^th August meet 9.30am in Prestons Road Mitre10 carpark for a walk around the area.  Ken will show us the way. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Men’s Group: The next meeting will be on Thursday 13th August 6pm at St Martins meeting for a pot luck tea. Gwenda Kendrew from Aviva will be speaking. All men very welcome. Rob 384 4320.

ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – if you are the Convenor of a parish group please email a report to the Parish Office no later than 21^st August. Thank you to those who have already submitted their reports. The AGM is scheduled for Sunday 20^th September.

Movie afternoon: The next movie will be the 1960s classic “The Love Bug”. Disney’s loveable car Herbie who has a mind of his own. He foils the baddies and wins the race in a most unusual fashion. Saturday 29th August at 2pm in the lounge with a cuppa beforehand. The last movie for this year. Koha appreciated. Sue 960 7657.

Brainfit for Life 4-week class starting on Friday 4 September HERE 1-2.30pm. Limited spaces available. Cost $250. Contact Ina (ina@brainfit.nz) to sign up, or for more information. See noticeboard for details.

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Prestons Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 648 8692

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    NO Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

A woman and a coin by Jaroslav J. Vajda

A woman and a coin – the coin is lost!

How much it means to her, what time and toil, what part it was to play in her bright dreams!

Am I that treasured coin worth searching for?

I’m found, and you rejoice! What love! What love!

A shepherd and a sheep – the sheep is lost!

Far from the flock, the one in hundred cries, then, risking life, the shepherd’s voice and staff!

Am I that treasured sheep worth dying for?

I live, and you rejoice! What love! What love!

A parent and a child – the child is lost!

The parent feeds on memories and hope, the prodigal on husks and one last chance.

Am I that treasured child worth waiting for?

I’m home, and you rejoice! What love! What love!

Dear God, you sought us when the world was lost,

you gave your only son at what a cost; your Spirit welcomes home the tempest-tossed:

now we can be all you were dreaming of.

We’re safe, and you rejoice! What love! What love!