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 14^th February: meet 9.30am in Ashgrove Terrace near driveway to Cashmere View for a walk around Lower Cashmere. Coffee at Zeroes Cafe. All welcome Joan Mac 022 081 4088.

Ash Wednesday services 14^th February

7.30pm at Beckenham Methodist.

10am or 7.30pm at St Mark’s Opawa.

All welcome.

Articles are now being sought for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email any contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 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, please contact the Office.

From Sue: Thanks to Allison and Carol – she now has sufficient jars.

Fireside meets on Monday 12^th February in the lounge at 1.30pm. All women are very welcome. Contact Margaret 366 8936 for further information.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                                

Monday 1.30pm            Fireside Women’s Group (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: Lower Cashmere Joan 022 081 4088

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 Chris Elliot will be with us.

We give thanks for the life of Rae Margaret Clarke, who died on 30^th January at the age of 87. We pray for her family as they mourn. Rae’s funeral will be here at St Martins on Wednesday at 2pm.

Wednesday Walkers 7^th February: We are going on an elephant hunt! Meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange for a gentle stroll around the CBD to admire the elephants which have been painted in support of Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. Coffee downstairs at Ballantynes. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Ash Wednesday service 14^th February 7.30pm at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome.

Port Levy to Little Akaloa Men’s Pilgrimage with Paul Askin Sunday February 11^th  8:30am to late afternoon carpooling from St Martins at 7:30am, with walk beginning at 8:30am with cooked breakfast at Port Levy. For details, see the green notice in the foyer or contact Alan Webster 021 264 0113 or email alankwebster@gmail.com. Rob Connell 384 4320.

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, please contact the Office.

Jars wanted: Sue is looking for medium sized, empty Moccona coffee jars. She thinks it is 100g. Thanks.

Recycling Changes: From 1 February, the Government has standardised what materials can be collected from households for recycling and organics across New Zealand. The only items now able to be recycled are plastic bottles, clear meat trays and containers number 1, 2 and 5, food and drink tins and cans, paper and cardboard, and glass bottles and jars. Christchurch residents are able to put empty pizza boxes into the yellow recycling bin. Tea bags, shredded paper, serviettes, paper towels and aerosol cans all need to go into the RED rubbish bin. All lids, soft plastics and drink cartons must continue to go in the red bin.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                                

Tuesday 10am              NO South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Elephant hunt, City Sue 960 7657

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

Wednesday 2pm           Funeral of Rae Clarke (whole complex)

Thursday 10am            NO 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 leading our service today. Next Sunday Dan Yeazel will be with us.

We give thanks for the life of Alf Dowall who died on January 14^th. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. We pray for Anne and the family as they mourn. Alf’s funeral was held in Pleasant Point on 22^nd January.

Wednesday Walkers 31^st January: Meet 9.30am in Howard St near Barrington St for a walk around Spreydon. Coffee at Hodders’ 408B Barrington St. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397. 

Jars wanted: Sue is looking for medium sized, empty Moccona coffee jars. She thinks it is 100g. Thanks.

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

Recycling Changes: From 1 February, the Government is standardising what materials can be collected from households for recycling and organics across New Zealand. The only items able to be recycled will be plastic bottles, clear meat trays and containers number 1, 2 and 5, food and drink tins and cans, paper and cardboard, and glass bottles and jars. Christchurch residents will be able to put empty pizza boxes into the yellow recycling bin.

Tea bags, shredded paper, serviettes, paper towels and aerosol cans will need to go into the RED rubbish bin. All lids, soft plastics and drink cartons must continue to go in the red bin.

Port Levy to Little Akaloa Men’s Pilgrimage with Paul Askin

Sunday February 118:30am to late afternoon leaving from St Andrews on the Hill, Little River at 7:30am, with walk beginning at 8:30am with cooked breakfast at Port Levy. For details, see the green notice in the foyer or contact Alan Webster 021 264 0113 or email alankwebster@gmail.com

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 6pm                 Skating Club (lounge) Kirsty 021 329 765

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group Spreydon Sonya 027 253 3397

Thursday 10am            Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

JANUARY SERVICES:

Sunday 7^th January 10am @ Beckenham Methodist

Sundays 14^th & 21^st January 10am @ Opawa Methodist (service on 14^th taken by Alan Webster) NOTE This is a change from earlier advertised venue

Sunday 28^th January ~ 10am at St Martins as usual

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 Dr Anne Shave for leading our service today. Next Sunday we have a service of Nine Lessons & Carols.

MOVIE NIGHT: 23rd December – ‘Home for Christmas’ Two hours of beautiful Christmas melodies with Andre Rieu and his orchestra. 5.15pm – bring your fish and chips or ‘whatever’ to nibble on before the film at 6.15pm. Tea and coffee provided.

WALTHAM COTTAGE closes for the year on Wednesday 20^th December and will re-open on Monday 22^nd January 2024. Thank you to everyone who brings groceries along to support the Cottage – the next collection will be on Sunday 28^th January.

THE PARISH OFFICE CLOSES at 12 noon on Friday 22^nd December and will re-open on Thursday 25^th January 2024.

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 10am         Scottish Country Dancing (lounge) Irene 332 7306

CHRISTMAS & JANUARY SERVICES

Sunday 24^th December Christmas Midnight Service @ St Mark’s Opawa  11pm (with Carol Singing from 10.45pm)

Monday 25^th December Christmas Day Communion @ St Mark’s Opawa 9am

Sunday 31^st Dec 10am HERE with Beckenham Methodist folk joining us

Sundays 7^th & 14^th January 10am @ Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 21^st January @ Opawa Methodist