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Sunday 12th February 2023

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NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. We thank the Rev Alan Webster for leading today’s service.

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

We give thanks for the long life of Rob McLean and we pray for Margaret and the family as they mourn.

Items are required for the next “Messenger”  ~ please email any contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by Sunday 5th March. Many thanks.

Wednesday Walkers 15th February: Meet 9.30am at the Sumner Surf Club carpark for a walk around Sumner. Coffee at On the Beach café. All are welcome. Judith 027 6881861.

ASH WEDNESDAY 22 February – you are invited to observe Ash Wednesday with our neighbours at St Mark’s Anglican Church, 101 Opawa Rd. 10am or 7.30pm. All are welcome.

CaraMayan Fitness Aotearoa NZ Tour Christchurch Training Day 2 March C3 Church South City Youth Hall 510 Colombo St. Register your interest: cdfanz@gmail.com or contact Robyn 021 2695465 for more information.

Food for thought – Committed and connected:
‘In Christ we, though many, form one body.’ Romans 12:5 NIV The Bible describes the Christian life in war terms: fight, conquer, strive, battle, overcome, victory. You’re in a spiritual battle whether you realise it or not, and you need support and backup. As a Christian, you’re a member of God’s army. Imagine you go to a recruiting office to join the army. They say, ‘Wonderful, sign here.’ You say: ‘Wait! I have one stipulation. I don’t want to be committed to any particular platoon. I want to be able to float around. I’ll be part of the army, but I don’t want to be committed to a certain group of soldiers. If the battle gets too hot in one area, I’ll move to another area and join another platoon. And if I dislike one platoon’s leadership, I’ll join another.’ Would you want a person like that fighting by your side? Of course you wouldn’t! But that’s how many Christians today relate to God’s army. They float around from church to church with little or no commitment to any particular group of Christians – so while the battle is being fought, they are AWOL. There is no such thing as a free-floating believer in the Bible. The difference between just attending church and becoming a member is like the difference between just living together and getting married. The distinction is commitment. The Greek word for fellowship is koinonia, which means being committed to one another. Jesus said, ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another’ (John 13:35 NIV). And you can’t love in absentia. So, be committed and connected. (from The Word for Today)

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS          

Monday 1.30pm                Hillsborough-Heathcote WI (lounge) Jennifer 332 3314.

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am           Walking Group: Sumner. Judith 027 688 1861.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Friday 9.30am                   Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211.

Sunday 5th February 2023

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A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. We thank the Rev Chris Elliot for leading today’s service.

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

It’s time to drop in and see us! South Library is beloved by its community, and on Wednesday 8th February 2-4pm or 5-7pm in the Beckenham Service Centre Boardroom at South Library we’re engaging with customers and staff about what they want to see in the facility when we rebuild.

To register, email southlibraryproject@ccc.govt.nz

Here’s your chance to meet the designers – your feedback will shape the design, feel and functionality as we prepare the initial concept design. The building will keep the same floor area and remain on its riverside site.

Wednesday Walkers 8th February: Meet 9.30am near 62 Frankleigh St, where we will return to for coffee. All welcome. Janette 332 1240.

Linwood Avenue Union Church Jubilee Market Saturday 11th February 1.30-4.00pm, cnr Linwood Ave & Tilford St. Cash & eftpos. All welcome.

CaraMayan Fitness Aotearoa NZ Tour Christchurch Training Day 2 March C3 Church South City Youth Hall 510 Colombo St. Register your interest: cdfanz@gmail.com or contact Robyn 021 2695465 for more information.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS          

Monday                            Waitangi Day         

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am           Walking Group: Spreydon. Janette 021 075 6780.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Friday 9.30am                   Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211.

Sunday 29th January 2023

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A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. We thank the Rev Hugh Perry for leading today’s service.

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

It’s time to drop in and see us! South Library is beloved by its community, and on Wednesday 8th February 2-4pm or 5-7pm in the Beckenham Service Centre Boardroom at South Library we’re engaging with customers and staff about what they want to see in the facility when we rebuild.

To register, email southlibraryproject@ccc.govt.nz

Here’s your chance to meet the designers – your feedback will shape the design, feel and functionality as we prepare the initial concept design. The building will keep the same floor area and remain on its riverside site.

Wednesday Walkers 1st February: Meet 9.30am in the Bike Park carpark, with coffee to follow at the café there. All are welcome.

CWS Christmas Appeal – all donations need to be in by next Sunday please.

A new Sunday roster is now available – please check to see if there is a copy for you in the foyer. Anna.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS          

Monday 12 noon               Menz Shed BBQ              

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am           Walking Group:  Bike Park. Sonya 339 7038.

Wednesday 9.30am          Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Joy 337 2923.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Friday 9.30am                   Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211.

Christmas & New Year

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MASK WEARING: Due to the rising number of community Covid cases, the Parish Council strongly encourages everyone to again wear a mask when attending church services.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2022 (no services here):

St Mark’s Anglican Church, 101 Opawa Rd

Christmas Eve     11pm (carols from 10.45pm)

Christmas Day              9am

(mask wearing encouraged)

Opawa Community Church, corner Aynsley Tce & Opawa Rd         

Christmas Day              9am

SUNDAYS IN JANUARY 2023 ~ all at 10am:

1st & 8th       here with Beckenham Methodist led by Rev Alan Webster

15th & 22nd at Beckenham Methodist Church, 83 Malcolm Ave

29th              here as usual with Rev Hugh Perry

On Sunday 1st we will also be joined by Opawa Community Church members.

THE PARISH OFFICE closes at 12 noon on Friday 23rd December, and will re-open on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Anna.

Sunday 8th January – Sue will have jams & marmalades for sale – bring cash!

Informal Wednesday walks – meet South Library 9.30am from 11th January.

Elder Care & Meditation Group resume on Tuesday 17th January.

Crafty Crafters resumes on Thursday 19th January 10am.

Foot Clinic Monday 23rd January 1-4pm.

Here’s our Zoom link for 1 & 8 Jan-

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

Sunday 18th December 2022

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NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. We thank the Rev Sheena Dickson for leading today’s service.

MASK WEARING: Due to the rising number of community Covid cases, the Parish Council strongly encourages everyone to again wear a mask when attending church services.

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

THANK YOU from Waltham Cottage for the magnificent contributions everyone donated – thus enabling over 80 parcels to be created and wrapped for some very deserving folk.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2022 (no services here):

St Mark’s Anglican Church, 101 Opawa Rd

Christmas Eve     11pm (carols from 10.45pm)

Christmas Day              9am

(mask wearing encouraged)

Opawa Community Church, corner Aynsley Tce & Opawa Rd         

Christmas Day              9am

SUNDAYS IN JANUARY 2023 ~ all at 10am:

1st & 8th       here with Beckenham Methodist led by Rev Alan Webster

15th & 22nd at Beckenham Methodist Church, 83 Malcolm Ave

29th              here as usual with Rev Hugh Perry

On Sunday 1st we will also be joined by Opawa Community Church members.

THE PARISH OFFICE closes at 12 noon on Friday 23rd December, and will re-open on Wednesday 25th January 2023. Anna.

From this week’s Parish Council meeting:

  • This week, Presbytery Council approved Rev Dan Yeazel as the Interim Moderator at St Martins. Dan is a minister in good standing in the PCUSA, but has been in New Zealand for some time serving in the North Island. He is now Christchurch based and is currently working as the Stated Supply Minister at Hurunui.
  • Given the current numbers of COVID in the community, the Parish Council strongly advise that should you feel more comfortable wearing your mask in church, then please do so. Your welfare is our concern too. St Martins is very fortunate to be able to Zoom our services, and if that is an option for you, please use it.
  • On the Executive team, Rob Meier has now retired from his position on the team and Barry Moore will take his place.
  • The St Martins Facebook is to be retired and the web page given an uplift.
  • Given the proximity to schools, day cares and even our own busy church facilities, an application has been made to the CCC regarding lowering the speed limit along St Martins Road.
  • $865 was the collection taken at Don Fergus’s last service and, as was Don and Jo’s wish, was donated to Hagar.
  • World Day of Prayer 2023 – it was decided that St Martins will not have a role in running this. However if members are wanting to engage in a service elsewhere, as and when we know details we will let you know. (3rd March 2023)
  • 1st January 2023 – at our service we will be joined by members from the Opawa Community Church and the Beckenham Methodist. We will need extra folk to help on door and morning tea duties please. See Irene.