While our Church Building is Repaired we are meeting each Sunday at The Mineral & Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Rd (next to Waltham School) at 10am.

We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you.

 Sunday 2^nd September 2018

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

 Rich Living is an event exploring Sustainability and Christian Faith

On Friday 28 September, 7.30pm at South West Baptist, a combined churches creative worship service. Steve Graham is the speaker, plus a range of ways to engage prayerfully in concern for our environment. For all ages and youth-friendly.

Saturday 29 September, a day seminar at Cashmere Presbyterian Church, with a stimulating mix of speakers and workshops. The emphasis is on practical ways that local people and churches can make a difference. Also includes bush walks (including a visit to Ernle Clark Reserve), contemplative space, panel discussion, and optional dinner. Find out more and register at www.arocha.org.nz

 Wednesday Walkers 5^th September: In Search of Blossoms…  meet 9.30am in the Botanic Gardens Car Park off Armagh Street. Café to be decided. Sonya 027 253 3397.  

Crafty Crafters meets every Thursday 10am – 12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Parish Breakfast: Sunday 16^th September 8.45am hosted by the Walking Group. Details to follow.

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 23^rd September.

 Men’s Group: will meet on Thursday 6^th September at 6 pm at Merchiston, beginning with a shared tea. Rob Meier will then talk about his recent experiences in Tanzania. We look forward to seeing all the men in our Church at our last meeting for the year.     Tony – 332 0554.

New Roster available today – please check to see if there is a copy for you.

 The St Albans Community Choir invites you to “Celtic Dreams & Scottish Scenes” Sunday 16^th September 5pm at St Paul’s Parish Centre, 1 Harewood Rd. Entry by koha.

 Special Fundraising for the Church Building –          Target $35,000

We are in the home straight now with most of the steel installed, two thirds of the brickwork laid, and much of the interior framing and wiring completed.  Placing of gib lining and ceiling replacement will begin shortly, the kitchen will be in place in early October and painting and laying of floor coverings will see the building completed.  Asphalt will be laid outside the office.  There will be plenty of small jobs waiting to be done once the contractors move off site and we will have to wait for the City Council to give us public access.

We are applying for money to fund items of equipment from a number of sources, but we will need a little donation boost to get us across the line and ensure our parish reserves are not exhausted.

• 7 gifts of $5,000 would do it
• 3 gifts of $5,000 and 20 gifts of $1,000 would do it
• 3 gifts of $5,000, 10 gifts of $1,000, and 100 gifts of $200 would do it

Please consider what you could offer to help get us across the line…..

Gifts can be made by cheque to St Martins Presbyterian Church and given to our treasurer Joan Macdonald or by a bank transfer with “Newbuild” in the Particulars and your name in the Reference Box to the St Martins Presbyterian Church:  ANZ    06-0829-0201306-050

This special fundraising project will close on October 17^th 2018.  A receipt will be issued which can be used to claim a tax rebate so maybe you would like to add one third to your gift!  Maybe you know someone who would like to donate – tell them!

Some examples of what your donation may be use for….

$200 will purchase a chair, $1,000 will purchase a fridge, a new zip, or the freezer for the kitchen, $3,000 will purchase the new oven, $5,000 will install new pendant speakers in the church for the sound system, $12,000 will install the new sliding doors in the lounge.

The Official opening will be on Sunday 25^th November but we may be able to return earlier in the month. 

While our Church Building is Repaired we are meeting each Sunday at The Mineral & Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Rd (next to Waltham School) at 10am.

We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you.

Sunday 26^th August 2018

 NOTICES: A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Please join us for morning tea. Many thanks to Alan Webster for leading today’s service.

 Next of kin…It would be helpful if people put the name of their next of kin and contact telephone number on the back of their nametag. This allows us to contact a family member should anything happen during a worship service. Please also include the names of any significant medications.

 FIRESIDE Group has been invited to Joan’s 2 Pentonville Close this Tuesday 28^th August 7.30pm to celebrate her birthday! All women are very welcome. See Margaret Shanks for more information.

Wednesday Walkers 29^th August: Meet 9.30am in Neville St near Sumner St for a walk around West Spreydon. Morning tea at Hodders Café! All welcome. Sonya 027 255 3397.

Crafty Crafters meets every Thursday 10am – 12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Parish Breakfast: Sunday 16^th September 8.45am hosted by the Walking Group. Details to follow.

Waltham Community Cottage Te Whare Roopu o Oterepo AGM TOMORROW 5.30pm at the Cottage, 201 Hastings St East. All welcome.

 Aprons from Your Sisters available for sale today $22. See Barb Meier.

 The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 23^rd September.

CHICKEN MANURE  – Christchurch South Rotary Club will be selling bags of chicken manure from Saturday 25^th August, $6 per bag or 4 for $20, at   Thorrington School. Deliveries are available for orders of four or more bags. See Tony – 332 0554 for more details.

Organ Recital by Harry Meehan 2.30pm TODAY at St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, $5 entry.

 We need your help at the General Assembly of the PCANZ in the first week of October 2018. GA 2018 is being hosted by the churches of Alpine Presbytery and their members. If you are in a parish in the South Island north of the Waitaki River, we invite you to assist us in hosting Assembly this year. There are plenty of ways to help, whether you can give a whole day or just a few hours. Learn more about how you can help: http://ga2018.nz/volunteers/

Family Quiz Night at St Anne’s Hall (7 Wilsons Rd) TONIGHT 5pm.  BYO drinks and nibbles or bring some cash to purchase soup & cheese rolls. $10 adults, $2 children

While our Church Building is Repaired we are meeting each Sunday at The Mineral & Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Rd (next to Waltham School) at 10am.

We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you.

Sunday 19^th August 2018

NOTICES

Next of kin…It would be helpful if people put the name of their next of kin and contact telephone number on the back of their nametag. This allows us to contact a family member should anything happen during a worship service. Please also include the names of any significant medications.

Foot Clinic TOMORROW 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. New volunteers always welcome. See Lyndsey McKay for details.

Wednesday Walkers 22^nd August: Meet 9.30am at Simeon St entrance to Barrington Mall car park for a Spreydon Old and not so Old walk led by Janette and Cyril.  Coffee at Café Mosaic. All welcome. Cyril 0211611178 or Judith 0276881861.

Crafty Crafters meets every Thursday 10am – 12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Articles are now required for next ‘Messenger’. The deadline is THIS Friday, 24^th August. Email:  anneke.howie@gmail.com

Waltham Community Cottage Te Whare Roopu o Oterepo AGM Monday 27^th August 5.30pm at the Cottage, 201 Hastings St East. All welcome.

Annual Reports: Please email all reports to Anna stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz immediately! Deadline: 9am THIS Wednesday 22^nd August. Recent photos of your group and/or activities would also be appreciated. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 23^rd September.

 Family Quiz Night at St Anne’s Hall on NEXT Sunday 26^th August 5pm.  BYO drinks and nibbles, and cash. This is a fundraiser for Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish. Tickets ($10) available from Anna at the Office 332 6192. 

CHICKEN MANURE  – Christchurch South Rotary Club will be selling bags of chicken manure from Saturday 25^th August, $6 per bag or 4 for $20, at   Thorrington School. Deliveries are available for orders of four or more bags. See Tony – 332 0554 for more details.

Organ Recital by John Dodgshun 2.30pm TODAY at St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, $5 entry.

Aprons from Your Sisters available for sale today $22. See Barb Meier after the service.

About Your Sisters Orphanage, Kisongo, Tanzania, East Africa: Your Sisters Orphanage was established in 2011 by an American woman, Libby Bailey, her partner Frank Mollel, and his Masai family.  It is divided into three parts, each complementing the other:

Creative Community Programme (CCP): This programme was implemented to provide the women of Kisongo village area a means towards economic self-sufficiency.

There are about 20 women who sew together at the Orphanage and make lovely bags, aprons and children’s clothes.

These items are sold commercially. Some of the money goes towards running costs of the Orphanage, but most goes to the women themselves.

Orphanage for Girls:  The ‘Your Sisters’ orphanage is a sanctuary for young girls who have been orphaned or abandoned. It is their home, where they receive love, nurturing care and support in a family environment.

They ensure each child receives nutritious meals and clean water, and comfortable shelter. Clothing, health care, and access to quality education are very important provisions.

Volunteer & Travel Groups: Travellers and Volunteers can come and take part in a programme with the orphans, or the women; and combine this a visit to the Serengeti wildlife park, a climb up Kilimanjaro or relax on the beaches of Zanzibar. Any profits are fed back in to the work of the Orphanage.

Tanzania has a population of over 40 million, and nearly 90% of Tanzanians struggle to survive on less than $1.50 a day.

To find out more about ‘Your Sisters’, speak to Barbara & Rob Meier.

Managers’ Report

• We are formulating conditions of use policy and establishing hire charges for the new church complex.

• An update on the building was tabled. This shows we have significant cost increases in several areas with respect to our projected budget.

There have been a series of issues fitting the steel into the building. The consulting engineer originally estimated his time would cost $7500, but this has been revised up to $23,000.

Electrical work will be more extensive than originally designed – increasing the electrical budget by $33,000.

New sliding doors will be fitted to the lounge at a cost of $12,000.

We note our architect has also exceeded the estimated cost of his work.

• A long discussion was held to address a proposal that we seek special funding from the congregation to meet costs of the rebuild. Managers support the Building Team in this initiative.

• The neighbour’s garage will shortly be shifted onto our property for storage. It will need to be divided in half to avoid the need for a consent.

• Insurance: Full insurance for non natural disaster (eg fire) has been secured for all our buildings. For natural disaster (eg earthquake) we are insured for indemnity only. The cost of this is $10,000.

• Our Treasurer Joan Macdonald presented the annual accounts showing a net loss of $68,720. However our accounts are heavily influenced by the costs of the rebuild.

• A draft budget for 2018-19 was presented and approved.

While our Church Building is Repaired we are meeting each Sunday at The Mineral & Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Rd (next to Waltham School) at 10am.

We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you.

Sunday 12^th August 2018

 NOTICES:

 Caving Expedition – 14 members head to the West Coast to explore some caves on 21^st August. We’ll hold a meeting after worship TODAY to sort arrangements.

 Next of kin…It would be helpful if people put the name of their next of kin and contact telephone number on the back of their nametag. This allows us to contact a family member should anything happen during a worship service. Please also include the names of any significant medications.

 Wednesday Walkers 15^th August: Meet 9.30am at Wigram. Park in the Air Force museum car park, maybe at the far end as we will be away for an hour. Coffee in the café, and then some may wish to see the Anne Frank exhibition afterwards. Barbara & Alan 021 126 3801.

Board of Managers’ meeting this Wednesday 15^th August 7.30pm at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd.

Crafty Crafters meets every Thursday 10am – 12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Articles are now required for next ‘Messenger’. The deadline is 24^th August. Email contributions to: anneke.howie@gmail.com please.

Annual Reports: Please email all reports to Anna stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz this week!  Deadline: Wednesday 22^nd August. Recent photos of your group and/or activities would also be appreciated.

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 23^rd September.

Family Quiz Night at St Anne’s Hall on Sunday 26^th August 5pm.  BYO drinks and nibbles, and cash.  This is a fundraiser for Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish. Tickets ($10) available from Anna at the Office 332 6192. 

CHICKEN MANURE  – Christchurch South Rotary Club will be selling bags of chicken manure from Saturday 25^th August, $6 per bag or 4 for $20, at   Thorrington School. Deliveries are available for orders of four or more bags. See Tony – 332 0554 for more details.

Organ Recital by Simon Mace 2.30pm TODAY at St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru, $5 entry.

Barrington St – Mall Entrance Consultation open until 22 August for submissions, a number of changes are proposed in order to make it safer for people to access the Barrington Mall complex. To find out more and make a submission: ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/112

Building work this week…

Bricklayers have begun work.

Rewiring of interior begun.

Installation of steel reinforcing in roof begun.

New electrical supply to office and old Sunday School rooms laid.

While our Church Building is Repaired we are meeting each Sunday at The Mineral & Lapidary Club 110 Waltham Rd (next to Waltham School) at 10am.

We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you.

Sunday 29^th July 2018

Fireside welcomes women to join us at our meeting to enjoy hearing about Judith’s recent visit to Copenhagen for the 2018 World Rose Convention.  This will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 31st July at Joan Mac’s home.  Enquiries: Margaret 366 8936.

 Wednesday Walkers 1^st August: meet at the Hawford Road entrance of the Opawa Mall at 9.30am for a walk around Woolston.  Coffee at the Opawa Café. All welcome. Joan Mac 337 1648.

Men’s Group meets this Thursday 2^nd August at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd, for a shared tea and chat. The speaker for the evening will be Alan Webster with a huge range of stories for you. All men welcome – contact Tony 332 0554 for further details.

Crafty Crafters meets every Thursday 10am – 12 noon at Beckenham Methodist. New faces always welcome. See Lyndsey McKay for more information.

Open Day at Knox – Come along and see our stunning new stained glass window, Sunday 5^th August 1-3pm.

Annual Reports: Yes, it’s that time of year again. Please email reports to the Parish Office (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) by Wednesday 22^nd August at the latest. Recent photos of your group and/or activities would also be appreciated.

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 23^rd September.

Family Quiz Night at St Anne’s Hall on Sunday 26^th August 5pm. $10 adults, $2 kids. We need to enter at least one team (4-6 people) from St Martins – invite friends, family and neighbours too. BYO drinks and nibbles. Juice and snacks, as well as raffle tickets for sale – bring cash. This is a fundraiser for Opawa-St Martins Anglican Parish. Tickets available from Anna at the Office 332 6192. 

Risingholme Singers Concert– Saturday 4^th  August at the Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, 7.30 pm.  Admission $15, children free.  An entertaining mix of musical styles is planned.  Enquiries: John Shanks 366 8936.

General Assembly October 3-7 at St Andrew’s College Helpers wanted: There are many ways in which you can assist – administration, first aid, baking and hospitality, car parking, ushering, or helping out with technology. If this sounds like something you can help us with, please email Abi Trevathan pcanzassembly2018@gmail.com

 RESOURCE TEAM LEADER Are you interested in making a positive difference in the culture and mission of our Presbytery…?

Alpine Presbytery are looking for a person to come alongside our congregations and other ministries, to listen, support and respond to their needs in developing their ministry and mission. This is a half-time position. For more information including a job description please contact Eoin Powell pres4eoin@gmail.com. Closing date: Monday 13^th  August.

Building Report: We have decided to replace the internal brick wall between the foyer and church with timber framing. This will allow steel reinforcing to be hidden inside the wall. This change will delay completion until the end of October. The bricklayer was supposed to begin last week but has been held up. They should start this week.

We have begun the process of seeking funding from outside trusts for kitchen appliances, data projector, chairs etc… If we can raise $20,000 from outside sources we will need to seek $20,000+ from members to meet our budget.