WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.

Sunday 12 February 2017

Coming Together as Part of God’s Family

Welcome and Notices:

Call to Worship: 

Life is a celebration

For God so loved the world with all its differences: people of different cultures, different religions, different sexual orientation, women, men, children, disabled and the aged.

Surely that’s a cause for joy

Surely we should celebrate that God should love us that much.

Lenten Conversations…

During Lent there is an opportunity to gather with others to grow in our connection with God and one another.  We will gather every second week for 8 weeks (4 sessions of approx. 90 mins) for tea/coffee and a time to listen and converse with a focus theme.  Focus themes are God, Compassion, Spiritual Practices, the Cross.  High levels of Bible knowledge are not expected, and all sorts will be accepted and respected!  If you want to get to know others at church and God better, log in to one of the groups (Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons)  by signing the sheet on the back table or by sending Dugald a message (see contact details above)

 Notices:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning, Please stay for morning tea after the service. Thanks to Lyndsey McKay for taking today’s service.

 Name Tags… Session asks that everyone wears a name tag at worship and is organising a board on which these can be stored.  Name tags helps us all identify each other.  If you need a new name tag please talk with Sonya.  (if you don’t know who she is, look at name tags!)

 Wednesday Walkers 15^th Feb: Meet 9.30am at Westlake Reserve Carpark, Westlake Drive, Halswell for a walk around the area. Coffee will be at ‘The Old Vicarage’.  All welcome. Judith 332 1577

Crafty Crafters Thursdays 10am-12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3. New faces always welcome. Beverley 384 7814.

From the ‘Messenger’ Editorial Team: Articles and photos are needed NOW for the next issue – deadline is February 21^st. All contributions welcome – please email: anneke.howie@gmail.com

Prayer Service for Christchurch: Wednesday 22^nd February at 6pm, Transitional Cathedral. Everyone is welcome.

 Public Lecture: Prosperity Without Growth

Friday 17 February, 12 noon – 1pm,

The Piano Chamber Room, 156 St Asaph St.

Presenter award winning Professor Tim Jackson, University of Surrey, author of “Prosperity Without Growth” that challenges conventional economics and identifies sustainable development paths. lea.kortman@canterbury.ac.nz

Please fill out an information form… We want to update our rolls and contact details.  To this end could all members and anyone wishing to be on the St Martin’s roll please fill in a single page information form available at worship or from your elder.   Information to be collected includes: name and contact details, an emergency contact, and whether you wish to be a full member, an associate member, or simply on the pastoral list.  Information forms can be returned to The Minister, Irene Gray (Session Clerk), or to the church office (shortly to be relocated to 43 St Martins Road).

WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.

Sunday 5 February 2017

You are the salt of the earth…

After Worship…we will watch part two of “Te Rongopai”.  Last week we learned about the setting up of the first Mission Station at Oihi in the Bay of Islands in 1814.  Three missionary families, the Kendalls, the Halls, and the Kings, (and later the Hansens), lived under the watchful eye of local Maori.  They were tough years and there was little in the way of obvious result.  In today’s session (about 20 mins) we learn of a new Mission Station being set up at Paihia under the leadership of Henry Williams.  He put more emphasis on learning the Maori language and with the development of a written alphabet for Maori and the arrival of a printing press the scriptures were translated. Maori themselves spread the gospel with an amazing effect.  By 1850 over 60% of Maori had adopted Christianity.

Lenten Conversations…

During Lent there is an opportunity to gather with others to grow in our connection with God and one another.  We will gather every second week for 8 weeks (4 sessions of approx. 90 mins) for tea/coffee and a time to listen and converse with a focus theme.  Focus themes are God, Compassion, Spiritual Practices, the Cross.  High levels of Bible knowledge are not expected, and all sorts will be accepted and respected!  If you want to get to know others at church and God better, log in to one of the groups (Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons)  by signing the sheet on the back table or by sending Dugald a message (see contact details above)

Notices:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning, Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Name Tags… Session asks that everyone wears a name tag at worship and is organising a board on which these can be stored.  Name tags helps us all identify each other.  If you need a new name tag please talk with Sonya.  (if you don’t know who she is, look at name tags!)

Wednesday Walkers 8^th Feb: Meet 9.30am in Vernon Tce. Park near 6B. Coffee at Barbara & Alan’s with koha to church building fund. All welcome.

From the ‘Messenger’ Editorial Team: Articles and photos are needed NOW for the next issue – deadline is February 21^st.  Sincere thanks go to all who have contributed to past editions and please if you have more ideas keep them coming too. All contributions welcome – please email them to: anneke.howie@gmail.com

Crafty Crafters Thursdays 10am-12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3. New faces always welcome. Beverley 384 7814.

Please fill out an information form… We want to update our rolls and contact details.  To this end could all members and anyone wishing to be on the St Martin’s roll please fill in a single page information form available at worship or from your elder.   Information to be collected includes: name and contact details, an emergency contact, and whether you wish to be a full member, an associate member, or simply on the pastoral list.  Information forms can be returned to The Minister, Irene Gray (Session Clerk), or to the church office (shortly to be relocated to 43 St Martins Road).

 WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.

Sunday 29 January 2017

The Sermon on the Mount – the Beatitudes

Children of God, it’s time to take off your shoes,

Step out of your comfort zone, and

Wade with trust into the stream of God’s mercy.

We come to be still for a moment, to gather in holy time and space.

Let the healing waters wash your heart.

Take a deep breath as Love soaks into your soul.

We come to know again that we belong,

We are treasured by God,

We are called to be beacons of hope and compassion.

Te Rongopai…

After worship we will be showing the first episode of the DVD Te Rongopai – 200 years of the Gospel in NZ. (about 15 mins)  This episode deals with the first worship service at Oihi in the Bay of Islands in 1814 and the ensuing settlement there.

Lenten Conversations…

During Lent there is an opportunity to gather with others to grow in our connection with God and one another.  We will gather every second week for 8 weeks (4 sessions of approx. 90 mins) for tea/coffee and a time to listen and converse with a focus theme.  Focus themes are God, Compassion, Spiritual Practices, the Cross.  High levels of Bible knowledge are not expected, and all sorts will be accepted and respected!  If you want to get to know others at church and God better, log in to one of the groups (Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons)  by signing the sheet on the back table or by sending Dugald a message (see contact details above)

Session Report

Office Space…. All the plumbing work has been completed and we now have to connect power and renovate the interior.

Worship Leaders…are organised through till August

Name Tags… Session asks that everyone wears a name tag at worship and is organising a board on which these can be stored.  Name tags help us all identify each other.  If you need a new name tag please talk with Sonya.  (if you don’t know who she is, look at name tags!)

Rolls… We want to update our rolls and contact details.  To this end we will be circulating an information form which we ask everyone to fill out.  This will include name and contact details, an emergency contact, and whether you wish to be a full member, an associate member, or simply on the pastoral list.

Next breakfast at church….March 19^th organised by the Session

Church Repairs….The detailed structural design for strengthening the church is almost complete.  The architect will now complete architectural detailed design which will enable accurate costing to be completed.  We expect all the information needed for the congregation to make a formal decision about engaging contractors to undertake the work to be available at the end of March.

Foot Clinic TOMORROW 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Thank you to new volunteers Joan Scott and Tony Beasley. All are welcome to come and have a look at what we do. Contact Lyndsey 388 1264 for details.

 Wednesday Walkers 1^st Feb: Meet 9.30am in Stourbridge St. Coffee at Oderings. Everyone is welcome. Sonya 0272533397.

From the ‘Messenger’ Editorial Team: Articles and photos are needed NOW for the next issue – deadline is February 21^st.  Sincere thanks go to all who have contributed to past editions and please if you have more ideas keep them coming too. All contributions welcome – please email them to: anneke.howie@gmail.com

Crafty Crafters Thursdays 10am-12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3. New faces always welcome. Beverley 384 7814.

14^th CHCH Boys’ Brigade

Boys’ Brigade is a fun filled Christian based programme for boys aged 5-19 yrs old, operating in three sections: Anchor 5-7 years, Team Adventure 8-10 years and Company Xtreme 11-19 years old.  Activities include crafts, games, camps, outdoor pursuits, leadership training, life skills and lots more. Meetings: Friday night at Beckenham Methodist Church Hall, 52 Martin Ave, New members welcome for 2017. Contact Stephen:

337 2296

admin@14thbb.org.nz

WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.

SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS & BEYOND

Saturday 24^th December Christmas Eve

7.30pm at CMLC Hall 110 Waltham Rd

11.30pm at Beckenham Methodist

(entry off Martin Ave)

Sunday 25^th December 9.30am

Christmas Day Celebration ~

a combined service at Beckenham

Sundays in January

10am Combined Services

1^st, 15^th & 29^th at CMLC Hall

8^th & 22^nd at Beckenham Methodist

A Christmas Blessing

May you know the deep love of God for you,

and may you know your life is a wonderful and treasured gift of God.

May the bonds of family and friendship for one another be strengthened as you celebrate together.

May you know the light and love of God that has come to us in the gift of Jesus, and may this light and love guide you and be in you.                  Amen

WHILE OUR CHURCH BUILDING IS REPAIRED WE ARE MEETING EACH SUNDAY AT THE MINERAL & LAPIDARY CLUB 11O WALTHAM RD (NEXT TO WALTHAM SCHOOL) AT 10AM.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME YOU.

WORSHIP FOCUS: A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

NOTICES

Wednesday Walkers: Anyone finding the time for an unofficial walk on Wednesdays meet at the carpark at South Library at 9.30am. Sonya 027 253 3397.

The Parish Office will close for the year at 11am on Friday 23^rd December, and re-open on Wednesday 25^th January 2017.

Last week’s Garage Sale was a great opportunity to engage with our local community, and we also raised around $3900.

Crafty Crafters has finished for the year and will re-convene on Thursday 19^th January at Beckenham Methodist.Talk to Lyndsey 388 1264 to find out more.

SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS & BEYOND

 Saturday 24^th December Christmas Eve

7.30pm at CMLC Hall

11.30pm at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 25^th December 9.30am

Christmas Day Celebration ~

a combined service at Beckenham

Sundays in January

10am Combined Services

1^st, 15^th & 29^th at CMLC Hall

8^th & 22^nd at Beckenham Methodist