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, and many thanks to Abi Trevathan for leading our service. Abi is the Formation and Development Coordinator for Alpine Presbytery.

Please join us for morning tea following the service. 

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

Wednesday Walkers 28^th May: meet 9.30am in the new Mitre 10 car park, Brougham Street to wander around the road works. Coffee at Columbus Coffee inside Mitre 10 from 10.15am. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Men’s Group Thursday 5^th June visit to the Lutheran Church, Burwood Rd. We will carpool from St Martins at 5.45pm for a 6.30pm tea. Please RSVP to Rob C. All men very welcome.

Please note – there will be NO Communion next Sunday. The June Communion will now be on 22 June.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 10am               U3A focus group (church) Joy 337 2393

Monday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: south of the city 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 & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

 Five deep changes urgently needed for a sustainable world and how to achieve them: UN report.

• This week = Reimagine the future: From seconds to centuries

Future generations living on this planet are at the mercy of the choices we make today. The people alive today determine the conditions for the trillions of people yet to be born. By the time today’s children reach old age, they are projected to experience four times as many extreme weather events. Our actions are not setting future generations up for success, so why aren’t we changing course?

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

We give thanks for the life and ministry of Reverend Sheena Elizabeth Dickson, who died suddenly on 7^th May at the age of 70. We pray for her family and friends as they mourn. Sheena will be remembered as a great encourager, mentor, and someone who had amazing concern for the disadvantaged and the courage to do what is right. Her knowledge, wisdom, caring for others and leadership particularly in the city’s eastern suburbs will be greatly missed. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.

NOTICES: A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today, and many thanks to Rev Nardia Sandison for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service. 

Fireside meeting in the church lounge on Monday 19th May from 2pm. We welcome women to join us.  Our speaker this month, Fern, says  “I suggest people might like to bring a piece of jewellery, precious to them or something made of paua and I will talk a wee bit on the evolution of paua shell jewellery.” Following this we can enjoy a sociable time with afternoon tea.  Enquiries: Margaret 366 8936.

Wednesday Walkers 21^st May: meet 9.30am on Armagh St near the corner of Trent St (east of Stanmore Rd) for a walk around the area. Coffee at Under the Red Verandah, 29 Tancred St. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668.

Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Men’s Group Thursday 5^th June visit to the Lutheran Church, Burwood Rd. We will carpool from St Martins at 5.45pm for a 6.30pm tea. Please RSVP to Rob C. All men very welcome.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 10am               U3A focus group (church) Joy 337 2393

Monday 2pm                  Fireside (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Linwood Barbara/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 & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Saturday 10am              Pathways study group (lounge) Sue 960 7657

 

Five deep changes urgently needed for a sustainable world and how to achieve them: UN report.

• This week = Reconsider responsibility: From me to we

“Time and again, we see the danger ahead, yet we keep moving towards it. In many cases, we see the abyss, we know how to turn around, and yet we confidently keep walking towards it. Why?”

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, and many thanks to Rev Alan Webster for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service. 

Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Wednesday Walkers 14^th May: meet 9.30am in Howard St near Barrington St for a walk around Spreydon/Addington.  Coffee at Hodder’s 408B Barrington St. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 10am               U3A focus group (church) Joy 337 2393

Monday 1.30pm            U3A focus group (lounge) Richard 022 533 5444

Monday 5pm                  MenzShed dinner (lounge)

Monday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Spreydon 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 & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Five deep changes urgently needed for a sustainable world and how to achieve them: UN report.

• This week = Realign with nature: From separation to harmony

“Society is at a crossroads,” says Prof. Shen Xiaomeng, Director of UNU-EHS. “For years, scientists have warned us about the damage we’re doing to our planet, and how to stop it. But we aren’t taking meaningful actions. We know climate change is worsening, yet fossil fuel consumption keeps hitting record highs. We already have a waste crisis, yet household waste is projected to double by 2050”.

Men’s Group Thursday 5^th June visit to the Lutheran Church, Burwood Rd. We will carpool from St Martins at 5.45pm for a 6.30pm tea. Please RSVP to Rob C. All men very welcome.

Alpine Presbytery newsletter: if you wish to receive this, please email Gail (office@alpinepresbytery.org) to subscribe. We will no longer be forwarding it from the Parish Office. A paper copy is available to read each week in the church foyer.

Prayer to the Good Shepherd

Our heartfelt gratitude,

O Good Shepherd, we lay at your feet.

Day-break till twilight,

your goodness shields us;

even during stormy nights,

your mercy is our haven.

In our frivolities and solemn moments alike,

Jesus Christ, you remain our

benevolent guide.

Thank you for shepherding us,

for never leaving nor forsaking us.

We acknowledge your unsurpassable love;

may it continue piercing through

the darkest of valleys. Amen.

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

From April Parish Council meeting

• The Parish Council has agreed to give funding support to our Elder Care group for next 12 months.
• There are hooks in foyer to hang wet coats, and also in the toilets
• St Martins will be hosting the combined service with Cashmere & Hoon Hay on 29^th June.
• We are looking into obtaining more seats with arms for the church

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today, and many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service. 

Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Wednesday Walkers 7^th May: Contact Sonya for this week’s destination.

Our Elder Care group is looking for people to help with the activities. If you are interested and available on Tuesdays, please talk to Jeannette or Keith.

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 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group TBA

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Five deep changes urgently needed for a sustainable world and how to achieve them: UN report. by United Nations University

Amid deepening inequalities and escalating crises, including climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, a new United Nations report presents a bold approach for change. So, for the next 5 weeks we will introduce the 5 changes.

• This week = Rethink waste: From trash to treasure

The world’s biggest manmade structure is the New York Rubbish dump!

Alpine Presbytery newsletter: if you wish to receive this, please email Gail (office@alpinepresbytery.org) to subscribe. We will no longer be forwarding it from the Parish Office. A paper copy is available to read each week in the church foyer.

GARAGE SALE St Mark’s Opawa Saturday 10^th May 8.30am-12noon.

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, and many thanks to Rev Dugald Wilson for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service. 

Please note: Catherine will be out of New Zealand from 8 May-12 June. As she will have limited computer facilities, if you have reimbursements to request, please get these to her by Sunday 4 May if at all possible.

We give thanks for the life of His Holiness Pope Francis, and pray for all Catholics as they mourn his death. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.

Donations: if you would like to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Wednesday Walkers 30^th April: Meet at 9.30am on corner of Worsleys & Cashmere Rds. Coffee at Poco Poco. All welcome. Joan Mac 022 081 4088.

Our Elder Care group is looking for people to help with the activities. If you are interested and available on Tuesdays, please talk to Jeannette or Keith.

2025 Presbytery Autumn Gathering 9th – 10th May 2025, John Knox Rangiora, cnr High & King St, Rangiora Costs: Friday to Saturday $80; Friday or Saturday only $50.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Olivia 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Cracroft 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 & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Saturday 7-10pm          Private function

A Dementia Workshop for Ministers/Priests/Pastors/ Pastoral Worker/Carer Thursday 8 May 2025, 9.15- 12.00 noon. The Village Presbyterian Church cnr Ilam & Aorangi Rd, Bryndwr. RSVP: Sandra.wright-taylor@hospitalchaplaincy.org.nz by 4 May.

Alpine Presbytery newsletter: if you wish to receive this, please email Gail (office@alpinepresbytery.org) to subscribe. We will no longer be forwarding it from the Parish Office. A paper copy is available to read each week in the church foyer.