A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning, and especially to Simon John Guthrie McKean and his family. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

 

AN INVITATION to all women in the congregation to the Fireside visitors’ evening. Georgina Ennor will speak about her work at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.  This will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 27th October at Beckenham Methodist Church.  We’d love to see you there. Margaret 366 8936.

 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 28^th Oct: Meet 9.30am at the Hawford Rd entrance to Opawa Mall. Coffee at Opawa Bakery & Café. Judith 332 1577 .

 

SESSION meeting Wednesday 28^th October 7.30pm.

 

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am -12noon in the Lounge. $3.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Thank you to everyone who has participated. All boxes should now be returned to June Service.

 

WINNIE BAGOES FERRYMEAD FUNDRAISER: Sunday November 22^nd 5.45pm. The money raised will go towards the building fund. We invite everyone to come along for a fun night.  Any special dietary needs can be catered for. Cost is $25 pp ($15 for children under 12). See Irene 332 7306 or Anneke 328 7459 for tickets.

 

FOR YOUR DIARIES: Quality Used Clothing Sale with Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish on Saturday 30^th January 2016 at St Mark’s Hall, Opawa Rd. We will also be selling jams, pickles, preserves, cakes, sweets. Your support of this fundraising event would be greatly appreciated. Irene 332 7306

 

ALPINE PRESBYTERY Newsletter is on the noticeboard in the Lounge.

 

TOMATO SEEDLINGS available now for tunnel houses (30cm tall). Orders taken for outdoor tomatoes – all shapes, colours and sizes available. Contact Peter & Sue for details and to arrange pick-up 960 7657.

 

ST MARTIN’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wed & Thurs 9am-12noon and Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz.  Website: www.stmartins.org.nz. Any notices  to Anna by 9am each Thursday please.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 25^th Warren, Jim; Tue 27^th Allison, Tony.

WELCOME

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

We are here to worship our heavenly Father

The love of God welcomes us

The grace of Christ awaits us   

The joy of the spirit enfolds us

 

Don’t come as slaves, come as the truly free

Don’ come as petitioners, come as those who are already heard

Don’t come as interlopers, come as invited guests

Don’t come as outsiders, come as much wanted children

The love of God emboldens us

The grace of Christ redeems us

The joy of the spirit uplifts us

 

Come as the joyful, come as the eager, come as the thankful

come as the recipients of amazing grace

The love of God overflows our hearts

The grace of Christ liberates our spirits

The joy of the Spirit sings in our minds

 

HYMN: In Heavenly Love Abiding

In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear;

and safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here:

the storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid;

But God is round about me, and can I be dismayed?

 

Wherever he may guide me no want shall turn me back,

my shepherd is beside me and nothing can I lack:

his wisdom ever waketh, his sight is never dim,

he knows the way he taketh and I will walk with him.

 

 

Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen;

bright skies will soon be o’er me where the dark clouds have been:

my hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free;

my Saviour has my treasure, and he will walk with me.

Anna Laetitia Waring (WOV504)

OPENING PRAYER

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Gillian Cree

 

HYMN: I’ve got rhythm for Jesus

I’ve got a rhythm for Jesus, I’ve got a rhythm for him.

I’ve got a rhythm for Jesus, I’ve got a rhythm for him.

Sweet Spirit, make my life to shine with the glory of the Lord.

O Spirit, make my face to glow with the joy that I feel,

for I know that he’s real.

I’ve got a rhythm for Jesus, I’ve got a rhythm for him.

I’ve got a rhythm for Jesus, I’ve got a rhythm for him.

I’ve got a rhythm for him. I’ve got a rhythm for him. ©Heather Campbell

 

READINGS:

Psalm 104: 1-9, 24-35                        Jeannette Beaumont

1st Corinthians 2:  9-16                       Fern Wakefield

 

SERMON:  The mind of Christ

 

HYMN: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun does his successive journeys run;

His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,

till moons shall wax and wane no more.

 

For him shall endless prayer be made,

and praises throng to crown his head; his name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice.

 

People and realms of every tongue

dwell on his love with sweetest song; and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name.

 

Blessings abound where’er he reigns:

the prisoner leaps to lose his chains: the weary find eternal rest:

And all the sons of want are blest.

 

Where he displays his healing power,

death and the curse are known no more;

in him the tribes of Adam boast more blessings than their father lost.

 

Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honours to our King,

angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the long amen.                                                                          Isaac Watts (WOV136)

THE OFFERING:

Bless these gifts, O God, and bless us as we offer ourselves to serve you in different ways and to praise you in in many voices.

Send your Spirit upon us, so that when we speak the words of your love, people will hear and understand, as they did on that Pentecost day so long ago.

This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen

 

HYMN: To God Be the Glory

To God be the glory, great things he has done!

So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,

Who yielded his life an atonement for sin

And opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,

And give him the glory! Great things he has done!

 

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,

To every believer the promise of God!

And every offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

 

Great things he has taught us, great things he has done,

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;

But purer, and higher, and greater will be

Our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.          F J van Alstyne (WOV85)

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

 

HYMN: Soldiers of Christ Arise

Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armour on,

strong in the strength which God supplies through his eternal Son;

strong in the Lord of Hosts, and in his mighty power,

who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror.

 

Stand then in his great might, with all his strength endued;

but take, to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God;

that, having all things done, and all your conflicts passed,

you may o’ercome through Christ alone, and stand entire at last.

 

Stand then against your foes, in close and firm array;

legions of wily fiends oppose throughout the evil day:

but meet the sons of night, and mock their vain design,

armed in the arms of heavenly light, of righteousness divine.

 

Leave no unguarded place, no weakness of the soul;

take every virtue, every grace, and fortify the whole:

in him for ever joined, to battle all proceed;

but arm yourselves with all the mind that was in Christ, your Head.

Charles Wesley (WOV481)

BLESSING:

God is a God who takes infinite risks with people like us

Go in faith and hope sharing God’s love with those you meet, be it on the streets, in your home, at work and play.

 

OFFER THE GRACE TO ONE ANOTHER:

The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

 

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 18^th Barbara; Tue 20^th Fern; Thu 22^nd Lesley, Cynthia; Fri 23^rd Lyn M.

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Please stay for morning tea following the service. Many thanks to David Beaumont for leading our worship today.

 

PLEASE NOTE: NEXT SUNDAY’S SERVICE IS AT 10am, and we will celebrate the baptism of Simon John Guthrie McKean.

 

AN INVITATION to all women in the congregation to the Fireside visitors’ evening.  We have invited those from St James’ and Beckenham Methodist Churches to join us to hear Georgina Ennor speak about her work at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.  This will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 27th October at Beckenham Methodist Church.  We’d love to see you there.

 

FOOT CLINIC Tomorrow 1-4pm. Helpers always welcome. Lyndsey 388 1264

 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 21^st Oct: Meet 9.30am at Ilam Gardens. Details from Rosalie 332 5489.

 

BOARD OF MANAGERS’ meeting this Wednesday 21^st October 7.30pm.

 

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am -12noon in the Lounge. $3.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD boxes: please return next Sunday.

 

WINNIE BAGOES FUNDRAISER Sunday November 22nd.The money raised will go towards the building fund. We invite everyone to come along for a fun night.  Any special dietary needs can be catered for.  The start time is 5.45 pm at Winnie Bagoes in Ferrymead.  Cost is $25 pp. and  $15 for children under 12 years old. Tickets available from Irene 332 7306 and Anneke 328 7459.

 

ARE YOU CLEANING OUT YOUR WARDROBE THIS SPRING? If so, please put aside the clothes  for a sale scheduled to be held jointly with Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish on Saturday 30^th January 2016. Your support of this fundraising event would be greatly appreciated. Irene 332 7306

 

ALPINE PRESBYTERY Newsletter is on the noticeboard in the Lounge.

 

ST MARTIN’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wed & Thurs 9am-12noon and Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz.  Website: www.stmartins.org.nz. Any notices  to Anna by 9am each Thursday please.

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

HYMN: Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise (Tune: St Denio)

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

 

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above,
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

 

To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish as leaves on a tree,
and wither and perish: but nought changeth thee.

 

All laud we would render: O help us to see,
’tis only the splendour of light hideth thee;
and so let thy glory, Almighty, impart
through Christ in the story, thy Christ to the heart. Walter C Smith (WOV 80)
OPENING PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S TALK ~ with Brent

 

HYMN: Ten thousand reasons  (Brent  to lead with guitar)

Chorus:          Bless the Lord, O my, O my soul

Worship His holy name.

                        Sing like never before, O my soul

 I’ll worship your holy name.

 

The sun comes up it’s a new day dawning

It’s time to sing your song again,

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me,

Let me be singing when the evening comes.

 

You’re rich in love and you’re slow to anger,

Your name is great and your heart is kind,

For all your goodness I will keep on singing,

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

 

And on that day when my strength is failing,

The end draws near and my time has come,

Still my soul will sing your praise unending,

Ten thousand years and then forever more.                  ©Matt Redman
READINGS:

Psalm 22: 1-15                        Sonya Hodder

Mark 10: 17-31                       David Hodder

 

SERMON

 

HYMN: Take My Life and Let It Be (Tune: Nottingham)

Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose.

Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.

Frances R Havergal (WOV 520)

 

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE: John Shanks

 

HYMN: Lord of the Dance (WOV 183)

I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun;
and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,
at Bethlehem I had my birth:

Dance then, wherever you may be;

I am the Lord of the Dance, said he;
and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he!

I danced for the scribe and the pharisee,
but they would not dance and they wouldn’t follow me.
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John –
they came with me and the dance went on: Chorus…
I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame:
the holy people said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high,
and they left me there on a cross to die: Chorus…
I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black;
it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back.
They buried my body and they thought I’d gone;
but I am the dance and I still go on: Chorus…

 

They cut me down and I leap up high,
I am the life that’ll never, never die;
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me:
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He: Chorus…

© Sydney Carter Stainer & Bell 1963

BENEDICTION

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Tue 13^th Jenny.

 

 

NOTICES

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Please stay for morning tea following the service. Many thanks to Pastor Brent Richardson for leading our worship today.

 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 14^th Oct: Meet 9.30am in Cumnor Tce by The Tannery, where we will have coffee. All welcome. Anneke 328 7459.

 

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am -12noon in the Lounge. $3.

 

ST MARTIN’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wed & Thurs 9am-12noon and Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz.  Website: www.stmartins.org.nz. Any notices  to Anna by 9am each Thursday please.

 

***SUNDAY WORSHIP 25^th OCT is combined with Beckenham at 10am***

 

ALPINE PRESBYTERY Newsletter is on the noticeboard in the Lounge.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD boxes: please return by 25^th October.

 

ARE YOU CLEANING OUT YOUR WARDROBE THIS SPRING? If so, please put aside the clothes  for a sale scheduled to be held jointly with Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish on Saturday 30^th January 2016. Your support of this fundraising event would be greatly appreciated. Irene 332 7306

 

GIVE AWAY TO A GOOD HOME: “The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking”, 14 volumes. This is an Australian publication and includes both metric and imperial measurements. A great idea for grandchildren going flatting. Contact Sue 960 7657 for more information.

 

VSA QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER: THIS TUESDAY 13^th October 7pm at Robbie’s, 201 Clarence St, Riccarton. $10 per person. Rob & Barb 379 1474.

 

ST MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FAIR THIS Saturday 17^th October 9am – 1pm, 101 Opawa Rd. Rain or shine. Everyone Welcome.

 

WINNIE BAGOES FUNDRAISER Sunday November 22nd.The money raised will go towards the building fund. We invite everyone to come along for a fun night.  Any special dietary needs can be catered for.  The start time is 5.45 pm at Winnie Bagoes in Ferrymead.  Cost is $25 pp. and  $15 for children under 12 years old. Tickets available from Irene 332 7306 and Anneke 328 7459.

PLEASE NOTE: Our Service this Sunday 4th October is at St James’ Presbyterian Church,  corner of Barrington St & Bewdley St at 10am. All are Welcome. 

NOTICES:

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 7^th Oct: Meet 9.30am near Oderings for a stroll around Spreydon. Suggested parking: in Therese St at Stourbridge St end due to roadworks. Coffee at Oderings Café. All are welcome. Janette & Cyril 332 1240.

 CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am -12noon in the Lounge. $3.  All Welcome.

FIX-IT JOBS: Do you need some help with little jobs around your property? We have people who are willing to assist. Phone the Office for details.

ST MARTIN’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wed & Thurs 9am-12noon and Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz.  Website: www.stmartins.org.nz. Any notices  to Anna by 9am each Thursday please.

UPDATED PARISH PHONE LIST now available. If you require a printed copy, please contact Anna at the Parish Office 332 6192.

ALPINE PRESBYTERY Newsletter is on the noticeboard in the Lounge.

 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: If you would like to participate, please collect a box from June Service. These need to be returned by Sunday 25^th October.

ARE YOU CLEANING OUT YOUR WARDROBE THIS SPRING?If so, please put aside the clothes  for a sale scheduled to be held jointly with Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish on Saturday 30^th January 2016. Your support of this fundraising event would be greatly appreciated. Irene Gray, Session Clerk.

‘TALK WITH TIM’: Come and chat with Tim Scandrett, Spreydon Heathcote City Councillor, at his Community Clinic Wednesday 7^th October, 4.30 – 6.00pm at the Beckenham Service Centre.

GIVE AWAY TO A GOOD HOME: “The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking”, 14 volumes. This is an Australian publication and includes both metric and imperial measurements. A great idea for grandchildren going flatting. Contact Sue 960 7657 for more information.

ORGAN CONCERT by John Dodgshun. TODAY 2.30pm, St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru. $5.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 5 – 11 October. This year’s theme is GIVE: your time, your words, your presence. See www.mhaw.nz for more information.

CHOLMONDELEY CHILDREN’S CENTRE OPEN DAY: Saturday 10^th October 10am-2pm, 6 Cholmondeley Lane, Governors Bay. Come and take a peek at the brand new fit-for-purpose facility designed to cater to the needs of today’s children. All Welcome.

2015 QUAKER LECTURE Saturday 10^th October 7.30pm at the Transitional Cathedral. Bryan Bruce, internationally acclaimed documentary maker, will speak on issues of poverty, inequality and ethical decision making in this year’s lecture entitled   “What we know, what we say and what we do”. Contact Peg Norris 337 1424 for more information. All are welcome.

CHRISTIAN WORLD SERVICE invite you to hear Rod Oram speak about “How small change can make big change”. Tuesday 13^th October 6.30pm at the Transitional Cathedral. RSVP: cws@cws.org.nz by 9/10.

VSA QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER: TUESDAY 13^th October 7pm at Robbie’s, 201 Clarence St,  Riccarton.  It would be great to enter a parish team (needs 6 people). $10 per person. Rob & Barb 379 1474.

PRESBYTERY RESOURCING NIGHT Tuesday 13^th October 7.30 – 9.15pm. All are welcome. Venue to be advised. Please RSVP to Darryl Tempero 03 420 1400 or email presbytery.resource@gmail.com

ST MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FAIR Saturday 17^th October 9am – 1pm onsite at 101 Opawa Rd. Rain or shine. Everyone Welcome.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 5^th David H & David B

Celebrating Daylight Saving – Darkness & Light

 

Tena Kotou, Katoa.

Greetings to you in the name of Christ. And also to you.

WELCOME

NOTICES & BIRTHDAYS

 

We begin in darkness ~

 

BIBLE READING: Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning… Lyndsey McKay

 

HYMN: As Earth Turns Toward Light (Tune: Hanover)

As earth turns toward light, as flowers face the sun,

from morning till night we yearn toward the One: designer and Maker of creatures and sod, of calm sea and breaker, our life giving God!

 

You call us to care for justice and peace, for new ways to dare to work and not cease, till there comes a dawning that ends the dark night of apathy’s yawning and sin’s gripping fright.

 

Unite us in prayer on this day of days, and teach us to share in un-numbered ways. Our skills, strengths, and voices no project need shirk, when each heart rejoices in worship and work.

 

O come and rejoice together in prayer. Praise God in one voice,

good news to declare, for Christ is victorious in conquering fear.

The future is glorious! Salvation is here!                     ©Jane Parker Huber

 

PRAYER:

In the stillness of the morning; as night separates from day;

dawn silently comes, bringing forth a world of awe and wonder.

A new day has begun. So we gather before you gracious God.

To give you praise and thanks.

 

In the stillness of the night you are there,

In the busyness of the day you break through

surprising us in so many ways.

Gracious God you have created all things.

You have created humankind and provided for us.

Gracious God we give you thanks and praise. Amen.

 

Darkness and light….

 

NATURAL LIGHT:     Sun moon and stars

Sunrise and sunset

Northern and Southern lights

 

STARS GIVING (an adaptation of the poem from the book Reaching for Rainbows by Ann Weems)

 

Humans were restless to lighten the darkness and thus created – firelight, candles, lanterns, lightbulbs…

Humans continued in their search for light to lengthen the day…….

 

BEHOLD Daylight Saving…

What do people do with that extra hour?

Let us create a symbol representing how people spend that one hour…

 

AFFIRMATION – JESUS LIGHT OF THE WORLD

The Christ candle is lit.

 

BIBLE READINGS:                                                   Martin Cleland

Isaiah 9:2b & 6 the people have seen a great light…

John 3: 16, 19-21 God so loved the world…

John 8:12 Jesus said ‘I am the light of the world’

 

HYMN: I am the Light of the World

‘I am the light of the world. You people come and follow me!’

If you follow and love you’ll learn the mystery

of what you were meant to do and be

 

.

When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone,

When the kings and the shepherds have found their way home,

the work of Christmas is begun:

 

to find the lonely and the lost, to heal the broken souls with love,

to feed the hungry children with warmth and good food,

to feel the earth below the sky above;

 

to free the prisoners from their chains, to make the powerful care,

to re-build the nations with strength of goodwill,

to be at one with people everywhere.

 

To bring hope to every task you do, to dance at a baby’s new birth,

to make music in an old person’s heart,

and sing to the colours of the earth.                         ©Jim Strathdee (WOV669)

 

Let your light shine…

 

Darkness and Light (an adaptation from the book The Other Side of Silence by Morton Kelsey)

 

BIBLE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 Let your light shine

Gwendoline Cleland

 

HYMN: This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine x3

Let it shine, let it shine. Let it shine.

 

This light that shines is the light of love,

lights the darkness from above

It shines on me and it shines on you,

and shows what the power of love can do.

I’m gonna shine my light both far and near,

I’m gonna to shine my light both bright and clear.

Where there’s a dark corner in this land

I’m gonna to let my little light shine…                                 ©Galliard Ltd 1967

 

 

OFFERING (together): Light of all light, we come to offer the gift of money and produce to be used in your service. May our light shine where there is darkness within the world. May it be that we follow in the steps of Jesus, light of the world. Amen.

 

TIME TO GREET ONE ANOTHER

 

PRAYERS FOR OTHER PEOPLE                          Joan Scott

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

HYMN: Lord Your Almighty Word (Tune: Moscow)

Lord, your almighty word chaos and darkness heard,

and took their flight: hear us, we humbly pray,

and where the gospel day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light.

 

Saviour, who came to give those who in darkness live

healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind,

O now to humankind let there be light.

 

Spirit of truth and love, life-giving holy dove, speed forth your flight; move on the waters’ face, bearing the lamp of grace,

and in earth’s darkest place let there be light.

 

Holy and blessed Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might, boundless as ocean’s tide rolling in fullest pride,

through the earth far and wide, let there be light.          John Marriott (WOV61)

 

BENEDICTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICES:

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

 

Many thanks to Rev Lyndsey McKay for leading our worship today.

 

PLEASE NOTE: NEXT Sunday 4^th October we will be joining St James’ congregation at 10am to celebrate World Communion Sunday.

 

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 30^th Sept: Meet 9.30amat Crosbie Park, Woodbury St, Avonhead. Coffee at Café Beauvais 186 Yaldhurst Rd (cnr of Nortons Rd). Everyone is very welcome.  Judith 332 1577.

 

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am -12noon in the Lounge. $3.  All Welcome.

 

ST MARTIN’S PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wed & Thurs 9am-12noon and Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz.  Website: www.stmartins.org.nz. Any notices  to Anna by 9am each Thursday please.

 

UPDATED PARISH PHONE LIST now available. If you require a printed copy, please contact Anna at the Parish Office 332 6192.

 

ALPINE PRESBYTERY Newsletter is on the noticeboard in the Lounge.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: If you would like to participate, please collect a box from June Service. These need to be returned by Sunday 25^th October.

 

POSITIVE AGING EXPO TOMORROW 9.30am-2.30pm at Papanui High. Free admission.

 

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 28^th Hannah; Thu 1^st Ken; Fri 2^nd Jeremy; Sat 3^rd Lyn.

 

 

 

PTO…

 

 

OCTOBER EVENTS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU:

 

“THE POWER OF SONG” The Newcastle People’s Chorus present songs of protest, peace and working life at Knox Church Hall, cnr Bealey Ave & Victoria St on Friday 2^nd October at 7pm.

 

ORGAN CONCERT by John Dodgshun. Sunday 4^th October 2.30pm, St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru. $5.

 

2015 QUAKER LECTURE Saturday 10^th October 7.30pm at the Transitional Cathedral. Bryan Bruce, internationally acclaimed documentary maker, will speak on issues of poverty, inequality and ethical decision making in this year’s lecture entitled   “What we know, what we say and what we do”. Contact Peg Norris 337 1424 for more information. All are welcome.

 

PRESBYTERY RESOURCING NIGHT Tuesday 13^th October 7.30 – 9.15pm. All are welcome. Venue to be advised. Please RSVP to Darryl Tempero 03 420 1400 or email presbytery.resource@gmail.com

 

CHRISTIAN WORLD SERVICE invite you to hear Rod Oram speak about “How small change can make big change”. Tuesday 13^th October 6.30pm at the Transitional Cathedral. RSVP: cws@cws.org.nz by 9/10.

 

VSA QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER: 14^th October 7pm at Robbie’s, 201 Clarence St,  Riccarton.  Phone Rob & Barb 379 1474 after they return on 30 Sept if you are keen.

 

ST MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH FAIR Saturday 17^th October 9am – 1pm onsite at 101 Opawa Rd. Rain or shine. Everyone Welcome.