A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service today. Rev Dan Yeazel will be with us next Sunday.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

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

Anna will not be in the Office on Wednesday 26^th July.

Wednesday Walkers 26^th July: Meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange for a ramble around the central city. Coffee at Fluffy Bake Shop, 173 St Asaph St. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Movie Night Saturday 29^th July 5.15pm: “Paint your Wagon” – a raucous Western comedy which is punctuated with a classic Lerner and Loewe musical score, including “They Call the Wind Maria”. The story of a gold mining boomtown full of brawny men centres on the work-and-play partnership of Ben and Pardner (Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood) and the delicate wife they share (Jean Seberg). BYO takeaway tea. Hot drinks provided. See Irene for more information.

Annual Reports are now due – if you convene a parish group, please email your report to Anna (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 20^th August. Thanks.

From Sue: Jam stall TODAY and next Sunday 6th August.

From July Parish Council meeting:

• Irene’s email is not working and she’s still waiting for technician.
• A Privacy Officer has been appointed as requested by PCANZ. Irene will be in this role.
• The rear paling fence has been fixed.
• We’ve joined Eco Church – see the framed notice in the foyer.
• Warren is working on our carbon footprint – there will be details in the Spring ‘Messenger’.
• The budget for 2023-24 has been approved. Noted that the weekly collection is trending downwards.
• The MenzShed have been busy “fixing” – eg toilet door
• We are in the process of changing our cleaners.
• We received the latest Ministry Settlement Board from Rev Stephanie Wells.
• Five Parish Councillors are due to retire at the AGM – please let Irene know if you’re interested in standing.

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: Central City Sue 960 7657

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

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

Saturday 5.15pm           Movie night (lounge) Irene 332 7306

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Many thanks to Rev Dan Yeazel for leading our service today. Rev Hugh Perry will be with us next Sunday.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

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

Wednesday Walkers 19^th July: Meet 9.30am at South Library for a stroll around the area (weather permitting). Coffee at Vily’s Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Movie Night Saturday 29^th July 5.15pm: details next week!

Annual Reports are now due – if you convene a parish group, please email your report to Anna (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 20^th August. Thank you.

From Sue: The next jam stalls will be Sunday 23rd July and Sunday 6th August.

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: Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 7.30pm      Parish Council (lounge)

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

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

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Many thanks to the Worship committee for leading our service today. Rev Dan Yeazel will be with us next Sunday.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

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

Fireside Monday 10^th July 1.30pm in the Parish Lounge for an informal get together. All women are very welcome. See Margaret 366 8936 for details.

Wednesday Walkers 12^th July: Meet 9.30am at South Library for a stroll around the area (weather permitting). Coffee at Vily’s Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Men’s Group Thursday 13^th July: Peter Mechaelis will be reminiscing on his life which includes running a small bus company and South Island leader of Lions in New Zealand. Meet at 6pm at the church lounge for a potluck tea first. Rob 384 4320.

The Parish Office will be closed this Friday 14^th July (Matariki) – please send any notices through to Anna by 9am Wednesday. Thank you.

Annual Reports are now due – if you convene a parish group, please email your report to Anna (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 20^th August. Thank you.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                              

Monday 1.30pm            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: South Library Sonya 027 253 3397

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Thursday 6pm               Men’s Group (lounge) Rob 384 4320

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Please stay for a celebratory morning tea. Many thanks to Rev Don Fergus for leading our service today. The Worship committee will be leading a midwinter celebration next Sunday.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

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

Wednesday Walkers 5^th July: Meet 9.30am at South Library for a stroll around the area (weather permitting). Coffee at Vily’s Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Jams & Preserves Sale: Saturday 8^th July 9-11am in the church foyer. Sue invites you all to come down to the church and stock up your pantry with jams and preserves for the winter. Cash only.

God, make me a blessing to someone today

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                              

Monday 1.30pm            Hillsborough-Heathcote WI(lounge) Jennifer 332 3314

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

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: South Library Sonya 027 253 3397

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Saturday 9-11am           Jam Sale (foyer) Sue 960 7657

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service again today. Rev Don Fergus will be with us next Sunday.

• If you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
• If you’re unwell please stay at home, and use @ Church via Zoom.

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

Wednesday Walkers 28^th June: Meet 9.30am at South Library for a stroll around the area (weather permitting). Coffee at Vily’s Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Articles are now required for the next ‘Messenger’ – Last chance to submit  TODAY  – please email any contributions to Sally & Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz). Thank you.

Jams & Preserves Sale: Saturday 8^th July 9-11am in the church foyer. Sue invites you all to come down to the church and stock up your pantry with jams and preserves for the winter. Cash only.

God, make me a blessing to someone today

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: South Library Sonya 027 253 3397

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

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

Saturday 12 noon         MenzShed lunch (lounge)