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.
Dan will be in the Office Tuesday – Friday between 9am & 1pm and is available at any time for pastoral needs. Monday is his day off.
Royal Commission Abuse in Care Report: The Presbyterian Church has a policy of zero tolerance of abuse by representatives of the Church. Anyone who has experienced abuse involving the church is advised to see the complaints page on the website (www.presbyterian.org.nz). There are also people you can talk to – see poster in foyer for contact details.
ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – if you convene a parish group, please submit an annual report to the Parish Office by 30th August. Thank you.
Wednesday Walkers 21st August: meet 9.30am at the Garden Hotel, 110 Marshlands Rd. We will walk around the area west of there and return to the hotel café for coffee. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668 or 021 126 3801.
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.
Movie Night: Saturday 31st August 5.15pm: ‘High Society’ The rich are generally different. But in matters of the heart, they’re just as scatterbrained as the rest of us. Heiress Tracy Lord (Grace Kelly) is engaged to one man (John Lund), attracted top another (Frank Sinatra) and, just maybe, in love again with her ex-husband (Bing Crosby). Based on Philip Barry’s play The Philadelphia Story featuring the delightful music of Cole Porter e.g. ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’; ‘True Love’; ‘Well, Did You Evah?’; and Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong jiving with ‘Now You Has Jazz’!
Anna is not in the Office this Friday 23rd August. Please send through any notices by Thursday 10am.
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: Marshlands Barbara 021 142 7668
Wednesday 7-9pm Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586
Wednesday 7.30pm Parish Council meeting (office)
Thursday 10am Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730
Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065
Sister Eveleen Retreat House is a contemplative retreat house in which many seek to experience God’s sacred presence, find rest and replenishment, listen to their own heart and God’s leading in their lives.
Sister Eveleen is owned by the Anglican Church, runs ecumenically and welcomes guests from all walks of life.
The spiritual ministry at Sister Eveleen Retreat House is rooted in western Christian contemplative spirituality.
Nestled amongst native trees and beach flora on Scarborough Hill in Sumner, Christchurch, the retreat house overlooks Pegasus Bay in a stunning natural environment, with a range of coastal and beach walkways.
Going on a retreat is deeply rooted in our Christian tradition, offering a sacred opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and draw closer to God. Throughout history, Christians have sought times of solitude and reflection to deepen their faith, following in the footsteps of Jesus, who often withdrew to quiet places to pray. A retreat allows you to embrace this rich tradition, providing space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with the source of your strength. In this time apart, you can hear God’s voice more clearly, gain fresh perspective, and return home refreshed and renewed.
We invite you warmly to join us in our regular prayer times, our guided retreats, get in touch for a personal retreat day or book in an overnight retreat. We very much look forward to welcoming you.
A Day of Retreat @Sister Ev – every last Thursday in the month with different themes 9:30am – 2:30pm – These day retreats are a special treat for yourself, designed for those busy people among us. They are manageable in between school runs and before life might get hectic again at home.
These are our upcoming weekend retreats with limited spaces left:
The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis – facilitator: Marion Fairbrass TSSF
Date: Fri 6 – Sun 8 September 2024
Harts Ablaze – Praying with the Psalms – facilitators: Colin and Carol Renouf,
Date Fri 13 – Sun 15 September
A Greening Heart – A weekend with Hildegard of Bingen- “The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms.” St. Hildegard of Bingen – facilitator: Elinor Galbraith, Date Fri 20 – Sun 22 September
Antje Duda // Director
6 Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough, Christchurch, 8081 // 022 563 6879
www.sistereretreat.com – Our Annual Programme – facebook – Instagram
