Sunday 11th October 2026

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 you all, and especially to Steve McRobie from the Bible Society who leads our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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.

We pray for Nardia & Alex as they mourn the death of Nardia’s mother on 7th October in Australia. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.

Please check that ALL heaters are turned off when leaving the premises.

Wednesday Walk 14th October: meet 9.30am in the Mitre 10 car park at Ferrymead for a walk along the Heathcote River track returning to Mitre 10 for coffee at the Columbus. All are welcome. Alan & Barbara 021142 7668 or 021 126 3801.

Brainfit for Life classes – four weeks beginning on Wednesday 21st October HERE 1.00 – 2.30pm. Feeling more forgetful lately – misplacing your keys, forgetting names, or just not feeling as sharp as you used to? You’re not alone, and it’s not a sign to panic. It simply means your brain needs a little more exercise and support. Brainfit for Life is a friendly, face to face group programme that strengthens the brain connections essential for memory, focus, and everyday mental clarity. No matter your age, these skills act as a powerful buffer against memory loss and brain overload. Over four weeks, you’ll be guided by a trained facilitator to explore six key memory skills that will help you stay independent, productive, and mentally strong throughout life. Cost $250. To sign up email ina@brainfit.nz or phone 027 3630763. Spaces are limited.

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 1-2.30pm        U3A small group (lounge) Richard 022 533 5444

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Ferrymead 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-12noon    Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

About the Bible Society: Although Bible Society has been around since 1846, we became a group when Manna Christian Stores became part of the mission in 2017. This divine appointment saw two mission-hearted organisations, both rich in history join forces, interweaving their mission, passion, and purpose to become one. Together, we build on the work of those who have gone before us, spreading the gospel, aiming to place a Bible in every empty hand to reach and fill empty hearts everywhere. We are driven by one conviction: we believe that when people get to know Jesus Christ through God’s Word, lives change for good, and that is why our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and to encourage interaction with it.

Heavenly Father,
As I open your Word today,
please quiet my mind and clear away my distractions.
Open my eyes to see the truth,
and open my heart to understand your great love.
Give me the wisdom I need,
and help me to not just read your words, but to live them out in my daily life.
Shape my heart and guide my steps.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sunday 4 October 2026

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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

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.

Please check that ALL heaters are turned off when leaving the premises.

Wednesday Walk 7th October: Meet 9.30am at Bus Exchange for a walk around central city to view the Yarnarchy 2026 exhibits. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

In Christchurch, a new faith-based charity Just Mercy Trust is opening up the conversations and challenges around human trafficking and modern slavery in our back yard.  You are warmly invited to hear more at the free Launch Event: Wednesday 7th October, 7-8.30pm. The Well Church, 364 Colombo Street, Sydenham.
Please register at Eventbrite

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island AGM Wednesday 21st October from 5pm Te Korowai office, 44 Bealey Ave. If you would like to attend, or record your apologies, please RSVP by Friday 9 October to Pip Riley (pipr@psusi.org.nz). A digital copy of the Annual Report can be downloaded from the website: psuppersouth.org.nz

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: Yarnarchy 2026 exhibits Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 648 8692

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Sunday 20th September 2026

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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Please note that the Meditation Group will not be meeting in September.

Wednesday Walk 23rd September: Meet 9.30am near Poca Poca café for a walk around Lower Cashmere.  All welcome. Joan 022 081 4088.

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.

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

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 2pm                  Fireside meeting (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 4.15pm           NO Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Monday 5.15pm            MenzShed AGM & dinner (lounge)

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Lower Cashmere Joan 022 081 4088

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

Saturday 10am              Pathways (lounge) Beth

Sunday 13 September 2026

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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Many thanks to Diana Johnston, Eco Church Christchurch co-ordinator for leading today’s service.

Diana is a qualified outdoor educator and early childhood education teacher.

She has worked as an outdoor instructor, forest school kaiako, community preschool teacher and written educational resources.

Diana is passionate about connecting tamariki and rangatahi with God’s creation and loves seeing both people and whenua increasingly restored through this relationship.

She has also been involved in coordinating her church’s Eco Church journey for a number of years and has seen the connections grow and strengthen in their community through intentional action.

Anna will not be in the Office this Friday – please ensure any notices are sent in by 9am Thursday. Thank you.

Please note that the Meditation Group will not be meeting in September.

Wednesday Walk 16th September: Meet 9.30am outside The Colombo. Coffee at Just Desserts in Wordsworth Street. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Annual Reports and the financial statements are now available. There are some paper copies in the church foyer. The AGM is NEXT Sunday 20th September. Apologies to Sue please.

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 4.15pm           NO Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Sydenham Sue 960 7657

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

Sunday 6th September 2026

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 our worship today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

Wednesday Walk 9th September: Meet 9.30am in Mona Vale carpark for a walk to see the blossoms.  Coffee at Mona Vale. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Men’s Group: We meet on Thursday 10th September at 6pm for a shared meal. Simon Green, the Vicar at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa will speak following the meal. All men very welcome. Rob 384 4320.

Annual Reports are now available. There are some paper copies in the church foyer. The AGM is onSunday 20th September.

Waltham Cottage is starting a walking group. If you would like to join, please meet at the Cottage, 201 Hastings Street East on Mondays at 1pm.

ST MARK’S CHURCH FAIR, 101 Opawa Rd, Sat 19th Sept 9am-12.30pm.

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

Tuesday 1-2.30pm        U3A small group (lounge)

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Mona Vale Sonya 027 253 3397

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

Thursday 6pm               Men’s Group (lounge) Rob 384 4320

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