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
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who supported last week’s Garage Sale. $2089.90 was raised which is a fantastic effort – well done!
Wednesday Walk 25th March: meet 9.30am at the corner of West-Watson Ave & Warren Cres in Hillmorton. After walking round the area, we will drive to The Waiting Room Cafe, cnr Lincoln Rd & Domain Tce for coffee. All are welcome. Alan 021 142 7668.
Easter Treats for Waltham Cottage – last chance today to donate eggs, chocolate bars or biscuits or other treats for the hampers the Cottage will be distributing that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all those who have contributed.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES
Palm Sunday Journey 29th March
Choose the option which suits you best
Option 1: 10am Walk from Beckenham Methodist to Merchiston
Option 2: 10am Shorter Walk from St Martins to Merchiston
Option 3: Go directly to Merchiston for a 10.30am start
Bring your own picnic lunch and a folding chair (and be able to carry it, if you are planning on walking). If bringing a picnic blanket, one that has a water-resistant/proof backing would be better, in case the grass is damp. Tea/coffee will be available.
Should the weather be inclement the service will be combined at one of the churches.
2nd April Maundy Thursday 7pm at St Mark’s Opawa or
Beckenham Methodist
3rd April Good Friday 9.30am here
5th April Easter Day 10am Communion here
Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.
THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS
Monday 10am Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492
Monday 1-4pm Foot Clinic (lounge) Margaret 366 8936
Monday 4.15pm Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007
Tuesday 7-9pm Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369
Wednesday 9.30am Walk: Hillmorton Alan 021 142 7668
Wednesday 7-9pm Cantabile choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586
Thursday 10am Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730
Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065
Friday 10am-12 noon Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369
Saturday 10am Pathways (lounge) Sue 960 7657
God of the prophets,
The world believes that the rich are blessed,
but Jesus reminds us that it is the poor who are blessed,
the poor in spirit and the materially poor as well.
We pray for a more just world in which all have enough
and none are left behind.
Though we fear death and avoid its inevitable arrival,
Jesus tells us that those who mourn are blessed.
Help us to experience the truth of this mystery;
bring healing and wholeness to those who are sick;
and comfort those of us who have lost loved ones.
While people covet power, Jesus blesses the meek;
instruct us, O God, in the ways of humility;
help us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized;
show us your presence in the faces of those the world forgets.
Give us a hunger and thirst for righteousness;
fill our hearts with love, overflowing with mercy;
make our hearts pure, and give us a vision of your glory.
In a society divided by race, gender, class, ideology,
and so many other labels we alone have created,
remind us that we are created in your image,
each of us a beautiful reflection of you, each of us your beloved child.
Help us then to end our conflicts and wars,
help us to be peacemakers and agents of reconciliation.
Gracious God,
you have so richly blessed us with life, with love and joy,
with hope in the midst of despair.
Help us to be the salt of the earth. Help us to be the light of the world,
sharing with others that which we have received, boldly proclaiming the good news of your love, finding the seeds of your kingdom within us
and letting your way grow in our lives and throughout the world.
Amen.
