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Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship

To Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning.

The next Communion Sunday will be on 13^th November, not 30^th October as previously advertised.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE: Anna is working from home on Wednesday & Thursday this week, but will be back in the Office on FridayJ

Congratulations to Tony Beasley, Barbara Meier, Charlotte Houston & Margaret Holloway who have been elected to the Ministry Settlement Board. They join the Parish Council representatives Irene Gray & Warren Pettigrew, alongside Martin van der Kley & Michael Reid from Presbytery. The convenor is Rev Stephanie Wells.

Wednesday Walkers 19^th October: meet 9.30am at the Silo Café, Port Hills Rd for a ramble around Heathcote. Coffee will be at Silo Café. All welcome. Judith Mackay 3321577 or 027 6881861.

‘Messenger’ articles are now being sought. Please email contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by Tuesday 25^th October. Thank you.

Sunday 30 October: Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 6 November:  NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. We will join with the people of Cashmere, Hoon Hay & Halswell at St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru for a South Christchurch sector service at 10am. Hamish Galloway will preach. We need four volunteers to serve morning tea – please see Don if you can help. Car pooling will be arranged.

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island AGM Thursday 27^th October from 5pm at the Kanuka Room, 44 Bealey Ave. All are welcome. RSVP to Pip by 21/10 (pipr@psusi.org.nz).

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 1.30pm                Foot Clinic (lounge). Janette 332 1240.

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

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

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

Wednesday 7.30pm          Parish Council meeting (lounge).

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

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

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

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

Saturday                           Private function (whole complex)

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 all who worship with us this morning, and many thanks to Rev Sheena Dickson for leading our service again today.

• Masks are no longer required to be worn in church but if you wish to wear a mask to give yourself added protection you should feel absolutely free to do so.
• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay at home, see your doctor if necessary, and use @ Church via Zoom.

Congregational meeting immediately after the service this morning to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

The Fireside women’s group welcomes any women of the congregation and their friends to join us on Monday 10th October in the church lounge from 1.30pm to meet informally and enjoy sharing time together. Enquiries ph Margaret 366 8936.

Wednesday Walkers 12^th October: meet 9.30am at the car park of the North Avon Christchurch BMX Club and walk around part of Bexley Park. Directions: drive along Pages Rd towards New Brighton and turn off to your right at the first street past Portchester St (on your left). Look for “Velocity Carts” sign. Once at the turnoff, drive in about 250m to the car park. Coffee at Switch New Brighton – entrance off Hawke St. All welcome. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668.

Art Masterclass THIS Friday 1.30pm. Please note that the $25 registration fee is generously being donated to the parish, for which we give thanks.

Sunday 30 October: Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 6 November:  NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway from Cashmere Presbyterian Parish will speak at this service.

Essential items needed please: Presbyterian Support Upper South Island, Youth Services teams desperately need to fill up their cupboard with some essential item for personal care as well as non perishable food. Email Megan Waddington (meganw@psusi.org.nz) for more information.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 1.30pm                Fireside Women’s meeting (lounge) Margaret 366 8939.

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Bexley. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668.

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

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

Thursday 5.30pm              NO Familial Trust

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

Friday 1.30-4.30pm           Art Masterclass with John Gillies (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 all who worship with us this morning, and many thanks to Rev Sheena Dickson for leading our service today.

Don is on leave until October 10^th. If you have any urgent pastoral concerns during this time, please contact Irene 332 7306.

Wednesday Walkers 5^th October: meet 9.30am at the Silo Café, Port Hills Road for a ramble around Heathcote.  Coffee will be at the Silo Café. All welcome. Judith Mackay 332 1577 or 027 6881861.

Art Masterclass with John Gillies HERE Friday 14^th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TODAY!! Email the Parish Office to register with Anna.

A note about Sunday services:

NEXT Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway from Cashmere Presbyterian Parish will speak at this service.

Essential items needed please: Presbyterian Support Upper South Island, Youth Services teams desperately need to fill up their cupboard with some essential items: nappies, sanitary items, shampoo, toothpaste & toothbrushes, deodorants for men & women, razors, soap & shower gels as well as non perishable food eg tins of spaghetti, tins baked beans, canned sauces, tinned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, rice, sugar, cereal, tea or coffee, cake mixes, baby food or pouches, cereal bars. Megan Waddington: meganw@psusi.org.nz

Local Body Elections: don’t forget to post your voting papers by this Tuesday to have your say!

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 (church) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Heathcote. Judith 332 1577.

Wednesday 9.30am           Port Hills U3A (whole complex). Malcolm 022 097 9589.

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

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

Thursday 5.30pm              NO Familial Trust

Friday 10.30am                 NO Sing & Sign

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 all who worship with us this morning.

Parish Council has agreed the following:

• Masks are no longer required to be worn in church.
• The best protection against the Covid 19 virus is vaccination including two booster shots. This is our first and best line of defence and we urge all parish members to protect your health by being fully vaccinated
• If you wish to wear a mask to give yourself added protection you should feel absolutely free to do so.
• If, after the vaccination and mask wearing options have been considered you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay at home, see your doctor if necessary, and use @ Church via Zoom.

Don is on leave September 26^th – October 10^th. If you have any urgent pastoral concerns during this time, please contact Irene 332 7306.

Wednesday Walkers 28^th September: meet 9.30am at Oderings Nursery Cashmere Road carpark for a walk through Leistrella Road – Lower Cashmere.  Coffee at Urban Cashmere Café. All welcome. Joan Mac 022 081 4088.

Art Masterclass HERE Friday 14^th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: John Gillies will demonstrate his painting techniques and offer the opportunity for participants to create a canvas under his guidance. $25 per person (payable in advance please). There are still a couple of spots available. Email the Parish Office to register with Anna by NEXT Sunday 02 October.

A note about Sunday services:

Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway from Cashmere Presbyterian Parish will speak at this service.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Lower Cashmere. Joan 022 081 4088.

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

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

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge) Rebecca 022 0862211.

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 all who worship with us this morning.

Parish Council has considered our position in the light of the Government’s announced changes to the management of Covid 19 in the community.

Based on the best information available and given the fact that our church building is well ventilated, Parish Council has agreed the following:

• Masks are no longer required to be worn in church.
• The best protection against the Covid 19 virus is vaccination including two booster shots. This is our first and best line of defence and we urge all parish members to protect your health by being fully vaccinated
• If you wish to wear a mask to give yourself added protection you should feel absolutely free to do so.
• If, after the vaccination and mask wearing options have been considered you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay at home, see your doctor if necessary, and use @ Church via Zoom.

Next Sunday’s reading is: Luke 18:9-14

Wednesday Walkers 21^st September: For those not going on the bus trip to Kaikoura, meet 9.30am in Mona Vale carpark for a walk through the Gardens and along to Harper Avenue to see the blossoms. Morning tea at Dux Dine Riccarton.  All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397.

Anna is on Annual Leave this Friday 23rd September – any items for the pewsheet need to be received by 9am THURSDAY please. Thank you.

Art Masterclass HERE Friday 14^th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: John Gillies will demonstrate his painting techniques and offer the opportunity for participants to create a canvas under his guidance. $25 per person (payable in advance please). There are still a couple of spots available. Email the Parish Office to register with Anna or Don by Sunday 02 October.

St Mark’s Anglican Church Opawa Spring Fair Saturday 24^th September 8.30am-12noon, 101 Opawa Rd. Everyone is welcome. Cash only. Please support our neighbours.

From Barbara Meier: We will be sending the money to You Sisters TODAY – if you still wish to contribute, please see Joan Mac after the service.

Daylight Saving begins NEXT Sunday 25^th September – don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour, and check your smoke alarm batteries!

A note about Sunday services:

Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday.

Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Mona Vale. Sonya 027 2533397.

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

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

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge) Rebecca 022 0862211.