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.

Wednesday Walk 28 January: meet 9.30am in the carpark at the corner of Kilmore Street and Fitzgerald Avenue opposite Little Poms Café,where we will have coffee after our walk around the Avon Loop.  All welcome.  Janette 021 075 6780.

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.

SAVE THE DATE: Garage Sale Saturday 14 March 2026 – more details soon!!

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1-4pm              Foot Clinic (lounge) Janette 021 075 6780

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Avon Loop Janette 021 075 6780

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Friday 10am-12 noon   Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 6-10pm          Private function

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 and Happy Christmas to all who worship with us today.

The Parish Office will re-open on Thursday 22^nd January at 9am.

SUMMER SERVICES

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined at Beckenham Methodist

                                                  83 Malcolm Avenue

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are welcome

Informal Wednesday Walk 14 January: meet 9.30am in Hawford Rd. Coffee at Opawa Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

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.

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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Informal Wednesday Walk 14 January: meet 9.30am in Hawford Rd. Coffee at Opawa Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

New Sunday roster available today – please check to see if there is a copy for you in the foyer. Thanks, Anna.

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.

ADVENT PRAYER: Wednesday 24^th December 12.30pm at Beckenham Methodist Church – all are welcome.

The Parish Office closes on 24^th December and will re-open on Thursday 22^nd January.

CHRISTMAS & JANUARY AT ST MARTINS

Christmas Eve                         7pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Day                        9am Christmas Service

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined

                                                  at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are welcome

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 7pm           Blue Christmas Service

Thursday 9am               Christmas Day Service

FROM DECEMBER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING:

• Morning tea for the MenzShed  – we would like to provide this on a quarterly basis initially next year. If you can help, please sign the list on the clipboard at the back of the church.
• “What Now?” Come along to a meeting on Wednesday 4^th February 2pm to be part of the discussion regarding where the parish is heading. Everyone is welcome.
• A team of pastoral visitors is to be established.
• Many thanks to Keith, Warren & Barry who oversee property matters both at the church site, and the Manse.
• Thank you also to the Worship committee for leading a carol service on 14 December.
• For your diaries: Garage Sale 14 March, combined with the MenzShed. More information in the new year. Donations of goods welcome, but please NO clothing or magazines
  
  

From Waltham Cottage: Thank you for your invaluable support this year. It has made a real difference in our community, and we are very grateful.

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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

The Worship committee would like to thank everyone who submitted their favourite carol for this morning’s service.

Wednesday Walkers 17^th December: meet 9.30am in Mitre 10 carpark, Montreal Street. Coffee at Columbus Café. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Community Carols Friday 19^th December 6pm at Opawa Community Church, Aynsley Tce. All welcome.

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.

ADVENT PRAYER: Wednesdays 17^th & 24^th December 12.30pm at Beckenham Methodist Church – all are welcome.

Waltham Cottage closes for the year on Thursday 18^th December, and will re-open on 19^th January 2026.

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.

CHRISTMAS & JANUARY AT ST MARTINS

Christmas Eve                         7pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Day                        9am Christmas Service

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are welcome

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1-4pm              Foot Clinic (lounge) Janette 021 075 6780

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Montreal Street Sue 960 7657

St Martins Bowling Club Aluminium Cans fundraiser – bring your aluminium cans to St Martins Bowling Club, 15 Clouston St, for recycling. Please DO NOT crush or squash them. For more information contact Pauline 0274 213524.

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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Wednesday Walkers 10^th December: meet 9.30am in Hawford Rd. Coffee at Opawa Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Please collect your named copy of the ‘Messenger’ from the foyer. Many thanks to Sally & Charlotte for putting this together.

Christmas Sing-a-Long at St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, 5 Puriri St, Riccarton on Monday 8^th December 1.30-3pm. All are welcome to come and sing and enjoy some musical items. A cup of tea or coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. Contact Pam 021 041 7456 for more information.

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.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: A huge thank you to those who have already brought along gifts. Today is you last opportunity to donate. The gifts will be collected on Thursday 11^th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16^th.

ADVENT PRAYER Wednesdays 10^th, 17^th & 24^th December 12.30pm at Beckenham Methodist Church – all are welcome.

CHRISTMAS & JANUARY AT ST MARTINS

Christmas Eve                         7pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Day                        9am Christmas Service

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are welcome

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Opawa Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 2pm           Parish Council meeting (lounge)

Thursday 12.15pm        Crafty Crafters lunch Sally 332 4730

Thursday 12.30pm        Sit & Be Fit end of year (church) Anneke 021 0774065

Saturday 9.30am           Private function (lounge)