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 this morning. Many thanks to Rev Chris Elliot for leading our service today. Next Sunday Dan Yeazel will be with us.

Wednesday Walkers 3^rd April: meet 9.30am sharp at the corner of Tuam St & Mathesons Rd, Philipstown. Parking available on the streets around, especially England St or even Tuam St or, try inside 544 Tuam St which is The Pump House. It has a green fence. Car pooling recommended. Coffee at The Daily on Suffolk before 10.20 as two groups always go there at 10.30am on Wednesdays. Non-walkers could investigate The Pump House before crossing Tuam St for coffee.  All welcome.  Sue 960 7657 or Elizabeth 021 112 5798.

Anna will not be in the Office this Thursday 4^th April.

ANZAC Day Service for St Martins/Waltham/Opawa. 9.30am Thursday 25^th April at the Waltham Park Memorial Gates, cnr of Waltham Road and Fifield Terrace. Honouring and remembering the lives of 43 local young men who died in WWI. More information phone Rev Dr Richard Waugh 022 5339400

If anyone is leaving Xtra email could you please advise the Parish Office of your new email address. Thank you.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                 

Monday 1-4pm              Private function (lounge)

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Phillipstown Sue 960 7657

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

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 9.30am               Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211

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 this morning. Many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for preparing our service today, and to June for presenting the Sermon. Next Sunday Chris Elliot will be with us.

Wednesday Walkers 27^th March: meet 9.30am in Simeon Street near Barrington Mall carpark.  Coffee at Mosaic Café. All welcome.  Marilyn 027 363 1642 or Sonya 027 253 3397.

The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday (29^th March).

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

Maundy Thursday 28 March 7pm

@ Beckenham Methodist

Good Friday 29 March here 9.30am

led by Rev Sheena Dickson

Easter Day 31 March Communion here 10am

led by Rev Chris Elliot

A Prayer for Palm Sunday

Oh God, you are interrupting me with eternity.

And I’m not sure I’m ready.

Take hold of time and order it once again. Let me keep pace with you.

On this Palm Sunday, time is marked as one small donkey plods towards Jerusalem. One with a face set like flint, feet almost grazing the ground, walks forward toward the eastering of all sorrow – not in the power of horses and swift victory, but in small, steady steps.

Toward the mystery that through suffering, healing comes,

that through shame, dignity is restored,

that through the cross, powers are disarmed,

and death done away with forever.

Blessed are all those walking forward into the great, small work they do: in hospitals, homes, supermarkets, classrooms, churches and cafés.

And blessed are we joining the crowds waving palm branches to shout ourselves hoarse: “Hosanna! Save us! Save our world!.”  ©Kate Bowler & Jessica Richie

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                 

Monday 5pm                  MenzShed dinner (lounge)

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Barrington Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 10am         Scottish Country Dancing (lounge) Irene 332 7306

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 9.30am               GOOD FRIDAY Service

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 this morning. Many thanks to Rev Dan Yeazel for leading our service today. Next Sunday Hugh Perry will be with us.

Wednesday Walkers 20^th March: meet 9.30am near Wetlands Eatery (coffee) 345 Mairehau Rd for a walk around Travis Wetlands.  All welcome.  Catherine 027 755 0338 or Sonya 027 253 3397.

Fireside: Monday 18th March 2pm in church lounge.  Interested women are welcome to join others to enjoy a social afternoon.  Let’s share “Easter memories”, with those who choose to tell us about a particular Easter service they remember or of spending Easter in a different place. Enquiries: Margaret 366 8936. There is an article in the newest church magazine if you would like to know more about Fireside.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 2pm                  Fireside (lounge) 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: Travis Wetlands Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 10am         Scottish Country Dancing (lounge) Irene 332 7306

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 9.30am               Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

Maundy Thursday 28 March 7pm @ Beckenham Methodist

Good Friday 29 March here 9.30am led by Rev Sheena Dickson

Easter Day 31 March Communion here 10am led by Rev Chris Elliot

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 this morning. Many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service today. Next Sunday Don Fergus will be with us.

Wednesday Walkers 28^th February: meet 9.30am by 58 Riverlaw Terrace. Park on the riverbank or up drive at 84 Riverlaw Tce. All welcome. Fern 332 4725.

World Day of Prayer Friday 1^st March 10.30am at St Margaret’s Bishopdale. This year’s service has been prepared by the WDP committee of Palestine. All are welcome.

Volunteers wanted – we are hoping to provide our MenzShed chaps with morning tea from time to time this year. If anyone would like to provide some home baking, or contribute a packet of nice biscuits, please contact the Office.

Wanted urgently: photos of events happening around our church community to update our web page. Please send them to the Parish Office.

Hot Cross Buns fundraiser to support St Mark’s Church Opawa. $5 for a packet of six traditional buns. Money with order please. See Anna or email the Parish Office if you would like some. Orders close 12 noon 17 March.

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: Riverlaw Tce Fern 332 4725

Wednesday 10am         Scottish Country Dancing (lounge) Irene 332 7306

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 9.30am               Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211

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 this morning. Many thanks to Rev Dan Yeazel for leading our service today. Next Sunday Hugh Perry will be with us.

Wednesday Walkers 21^st February: meet 9.30am in the Sparks Road Wetlands carparkfor a walk around the Swales.  Coffee at Urban Café,  Oderings Cashmere Rd.All welcome, Gerard & Thea.  Ph Sonya 027 253 3397.

Articles are now being sought for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email any contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz). Deadline is THIS Wednesday 21 February. Many thanks.

Volunteers wanted – we are hoping to provide our MenzShed chaps with morning tea from time to time this year. If anyone would like to provide some home baking, or contribute a packet of nice biscuits, please contact the Office.

Wanted urgently: photos of events happening around our church community to update our web page. Please send them to the Parish Office.

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: Wetlands Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 10am         Scottish Country Dancing (lounge) Irene 332 7306

Wednesday 7.30pm      Parish Council meeting (lounge)

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 9.30am               Sing & Sign (lounge) Becky 022 086 2211