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 stay for morning tea following the service & Annual Meeting.

REMEMBER Daylight Saving starts this Sunday – don’t forget to change your clocks forward!!

Dan is not in the Office on Tuesday this week and Anna won’t be in on Wednesday.

Unused tools: do you have any garden tools you no longer need? The Presbytery Iona Project in Aranui urgently needs garden tools (hand saw, spade, fork, rake, secateurs, hand tools, hoses etc…). If you leave tools in the Office or at the MenzShed Dugald will arrange transport to Iona. Thank you.

NEXT Sunday 6th October –a “Spring Sing”. Please let Irene know your favourite ‘spring’ hymn to add to this lovely morning of singing. (As Dan will be away, Communion will be celebrated the following week).

Wednesday Walkers 2^nd October: meet 9.30am at Caversham Rest Home  carpark for a walk around Regents Park.  Coffee at the Caversham Rest Home Cafe.  All welcome.  Gerard 021 051 3535 and Thea 027 351 5679

Tanzanian Orphanage Appeal Sunday 13^th October

Any contributions gratefully received. A brief update on the girls from the Your Sisters Orphanage will be given during the service. Any questions – see Rob & Barb Meier

Sister Eveleen Retreat House may need you!! – Vacancy for a Live-In Host Interested in serving God through the gift of hospitality?? We have a vacancy for a Live-in Retreat House Host (RHH), paid 10 hours a week, accommodation provided. The RHH works with the Director to provide a hospitable welcome to guests  and a presence at the house when the Director has left for the day. Please see our website for more info or get in touch with us enquiry@sistereretreat.com

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.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Regents Park Gerard 021 051 3535

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Joy

Wednesday 7-9pm       NO 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

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 especially to Rev Hugh Perry. Please stay for a special morning tea following the service.

Dan will be away from the office on Thursday 26^th & Friday 27^th September.  

We give thanks for the life of Tom Shanks, who passed away quietly on 17^th September, aged 88. We pray for his family and friends as they mourn. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord.

Seniors Service – we need helpers to provide (a little) and serve afternoon tea on Wednesday 25^th September following the 2pm service. Please let Irene know.

Unused tools: do you have any garden tools you no longer need? The Presbytery Iona Project in Aranui urgently needs garden tools (hand saw, spade, fork, rake, secateurs, hand tools, hoses etc…). If you leave tools in the Office or at the MenzShed Dugald will arrange transport to Iona. Thank you.

Sunday 6th October –a “Spring Sing”. Please let Irene know your favourite ‘spring’ hymn to add to this lovely morning of singing. (As Dan will be away, Communion will be celebrated the following week).

The Annual Reports are available. The AGM will be on the 29^th September – after church and before morning tea! Any apologies to Irene please.

Wednesday Walkers 18^th September: meet 9.30am by the Swanns Rd Bridge for a walk along the Avon River and red zone (Swanns Rd is off Stanmore Rd just north of the Stanmore Rd Bridge).  Coffee at Riverlution Richmond Community Garden.  It is outside seating so hope the weather is ok. Folk may like to wander the gardens after coffee and check out their recycling initiatives. Janette 021 075 6780.

Articles are being sought now for the Spring ‘Messenger’ – please email any contributions to Sally & Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by TODAY. Thank you.

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.

Waltham Community Cottage Seed Swap & Market Day Wednesday 25^th September 10am-2pm (weather permitting)

MOVIE NIGHT Saturday 28^th September from 5.15pm: A Bette Davis Classic – ‘Now, Voyager’ – A tender love story, a taut psychological drama, an inspiring tale of physical and spiritual transformation. Now, Voyager is all three, as well as a Bette Davis career milestone, resulting in her sixth Best Actress Oscar nomination. She magically plays Charlotte Vale, a spinster who defies her domineering mother (fellow Oscar nominee Gladys Cooper) to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. More magic is generated by a top notch ensemble, Max Steiner’s Academy Award winning score. Comes highly rated by one of our Craft group ladies!

BYO takeaways to eat, hot drinks supplied. Irene 332 7306.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Avon red zone Janette 021 075 6780

Wednesday 2pm           Seniors’ Communion Service

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Saturday 5.15pm           Movie Night (lounge) Irene 332 7306

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 stay for morning tea following the service. Next Sunday Rev Hugh Perry will be our guest preacher.

Next Sunday 22^nd September – Hugh Perry’s “final” service. Whilst we have a special cake being made (thank you Judith) it was thought that a few extra special ‘something’ for morning tea would add to the occasion – remembering that Hugh will be celebrating his 80^th birthday and is retiring from Ministry (well, so he says but we think St Martins might be an exception to the rule). If you can help bring a plate of your favourite to share, that would be great.

Seniors Service – we need helpers to provide (a little) and serve afternoon tea on Wednesday 25^th September. Please let Irene know.

Sunday 6th October –a “Spring Sing”. Please let Irene know your favourite ‘spring’ hymn to add to this lovely morning of singing. (As Dan will be away, Communion will be celebrated the following week).

The Annual Reports are available from today. The AGM will be on the 29^th September – after church and before morning tea!

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

Wednesday Walkers 18^th September: meet 9.30am in Mona Vale carpark.  Coffee at Mona Vale Café. All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397.

Articles are being sought now for the Spring ‘Messenger’ – please email any contributions to Sally & Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 22 September. Thank you.

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.

Waltham Community Cottage Seed Swap & Market Day Wednesday 25^th September 10am-2pm (weather permitting)

MOVIE NIGHT Saturday 28^th September from 5.15pm: A Bette Davis Classic – ‘Now, Voyager’ – A tender love story, a taut psychological drama, an inspiring tale of physical and spiritual transformation. Now, Voyager is all three, as well as a Bette Davis career milestone, resulting in her sixth Best Actress Oscar nomination. She magically plays Charlotte Vale, a spinster who defies her domineering mother (fellow Oscar nominee Gladys Cooper) to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. More magic is generated by a top notch ensemble, Max Steiner’s Academy Award winning score. Comes highly rated by one of our Craft group ladies! Irene.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

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

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 stay for morning tea following the service.

We give thanks for the life of Beverley O’Brien and pray for her family and friends as they mourn. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.

Dan is away from the Office this Tuesday 10^th September.

AGM will be on the 29^th September – after church and before morning tea!

Next Seniors Service – 25^th September at 2pm.

Wednesday Walkers 11^th September: meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange for a walk to the Gardens – entry by Curator’s House. Coffee at Quad Eatery (formerly Bunsen) at the Arts Centre. Sue 960 7657.

Christ Church Cathedral – Past, Present and Future??? The Fireside group invites the congregation to join us and our speaker, Chris Oldham, the Cathedral Administrator, who will talk to us about ALL that is happening or NOT happening to the Cathedral in the Square. We will hear all the latest Ins and Outs and Chris is very happy to answer all your questions.  This will be the Inside story not what you will read or hear in the media.  Chris has a powerpoint to show. Come and join the Fireside and Men’s Groups on Monday 9 September at 2pm in the Church.  Everyone is welcome. To help with the afternoon tea please let Margaret know if you would like to join us:  shanksfamily@xtra.co.nz

Articles are being sought now for the Spring ‘Messenger’ – please email any contributions to Sally & Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 22 September. Thank you.

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.

MOVIE NIGHT Saturday 28^th September from 5.15pm: A Bette Davis Classic – ‘Now, Voyager’ – A tender love story, a taut psychological drama, an inspiring tale of physical and spiritual transformation. Now, Voyager is all three, as well as a Bette Davis career milestone, resulting in her sixth Best Actress Oscar nomination. She magically plays Charlotte Vale, a spinster who defies her domineering mother (fellow Oscar nominee Gladys Cooper) to discover love, heartbreak and eventual contentment. More magic is generated by a top notch ensemble, Max Steiner’s Academy Award winning score. Comes highly rated by one of our Craft group ladies! Irene.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 2pm                  Fireside & Men’s Group (church) Margaret 366 8936

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Gardens 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

St Mark’s Church Fair 101 Opawa Rd Saturday 14^th September 8.30am-12noon. EFTPOS available. Wet or fine. Bargains galore!

Waltham Community Cottage Seed Swap & Market Day Wednesday 25^th September 10am-2pm (weather permitting)

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 stay for morning tea following the service.

We remember with thanksgiving the life of Pauline Catherine McSkimming, a former parishioner, who died on 19^th August. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.

AGM will be on the 29^th September – after church and before morning tea!

Next Seniors Service – 25^th September at 2pm.

ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – if you convene a parish group, please submit an annual report to the Parish Office by 30^th August. Thank you.

Wednesday Walkers 4^th September: meet 9.30am in the Beckenham Library carpark.  Coffee at Vily’s Cafe.  All welcome.  Marilyn 027 363 1642.

Door duty & morning tea: Allison is looking at the rosters and if anyone would like their name taken off or put on to please let her know. 332 0554.

Christ Church Cathedral – Past, Present and Future??? The Fireside group invites the congregation to join us and our speaker, Chris Oldham, the Cathedral Administrator, who will talk to us about ALL that is happening or NOT happening to the Cathedral in the Square. We will hear all the latest Ins and Outs and Chris is very happy to answer all your questions.  This will be the Inside story not what you will read or hear in the media.  Chris has a powerpoint to show. Come and join the Fireside and Men’s Groups on Monday 9 September at 2pm in the Church.  Everyone is welcome. To help with the afternoon tea please let Margaret know if you would like to join us:  shanksfamily@xtra.co.nz

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Beckenham Marilyn 027 363 1642

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Joy 337 2393

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

From the August Meeting of the Parish Council:

·         St Martins Presbyterian AGM will be on Sunday 29^th September – directly after the Service.

·         Solar Panels – these will be installed in the Spring – after the roof has been painted.

·         Finances – these were considered and whilst things look ‘healthy’ at the moment, we do need to look towards the future. Many folk do not carry cash these days and if you do not contribute by direct credit, but would like to, please see Catherine regarding the church’s bank number.

·         September 22^nd – as it is his last ‘official’ day before he retires and as it is his birthday, Hugh Perry will take the service – followed by a special morning tea.

·         Dan has been able to visit several groups that meet, as well as visit several parishioners. Dan will be in the office most mornings Tuesday through to Friday. Please talk to him if you are aware of any members that needs a visit – or even if you are needing time to chat. He has been very appreciative of the support of everyone and also Anna in the office.

·         Menzshed – they have over 90 members registered as members at St Martins.

St Mark’s Church Fair 101 Opawa Rd Saturday 14^th September 8.30am-12noon. EFTPOS available. Wet or fine. Bargains galore!

Waltham Community Cottage Seed Swap & Market Day Wednesday 25^th September 10am-2pm (weather permitting)