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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

We give thanks for the life of Robin Wayne Meier, who died on Monday 6^th October aged 79, and we pray for Barb and all the family as they mourn. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord.

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

Please would two kind people organise the morning tea after church next Sunday 19th October as Margaret & Wayne are not able to help that day.

Alpine Presbytery newsletter – a reminder that if you want to receive this  weekly publication, please subscribe directly by emailing office@alpinepresbytery.org A paper copy is available in the pink folder in the church foyer.

Wednesday Walkers 15^th October: meet 9.30am at the corner of Retreat Rd & Lionel St. Coffee at Under the Red Verandah. All welcome. Alan & Barbara.

Remembering Parihaka – commemorating the historical events of 5 November 1881. Come along to a community discussion group on Wednesday 29^th October 1pm at St Mark’s Church Opawa. Organised by Nga Manu Korihi Otautahi. All are welcome.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Hearts Ablaze: Praying the Psalms. (7-9 November 2025) Moving beyond mediocrity to passion. Write your own psalm of praise.
Pen your own lament. Join Sister Eveleen Retreat House and Ignatian Spiritual Director Colin Renouf, together with his wife Carol for this 2-Night Retreat focusing on the Psalms as our Prayer Book.
“To instruct us in candid honesty, God gave us the book of Psalms – a worship manual, full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears, resentments, and deep passion combined with thanksgiving, praise and statements of faith…this is how God wants us to worship him – holding back nothing of what you feel.” Rick Warren.
We will look at various types of psalms, let them speak to us, understand their form and structure, then write our own psalms. 

More info and registration: https://www.sistereretreat.com/event-details/hearts-ablaze-praying-the-psalms-2

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1.30pm            U3A focus group (lounge) Richard 022 533 5444

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Avonside

Wednesday 2pm           Parish Council meeting (lounge)

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

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

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 today and many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea after wards.

Alpine Presbytery newsletter – a reminder that if you want to receive this  weekly publication, please subscribe directly by emailing office@alpinepresbytery.org A paper copy is available in the pink folder in the church foyer (as long as it’s received before 11am on Friday).

Last week the Moderator, Rt Rev Rose Luxford, delivered a public apology to survivors of abuse in Presbyterian Church care. The full text is available on the PCANZ website (presbyterian.org.nz) and there’s a paper copy in the pink folder in the church foyer.

To read other PCANZ news (Bush Telegraph & Council News) go the website and click on “Publications” button.

Wednesday Walkers 8^th October: meet 9.30am in Bridge Street just over the South Brighton Bridge near the entrance to the Estuary walking track. Coffee at Dune Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Bookarama 16-19 October at Addington Raceway Clubhouse. Please drop any donations off at St Martins New World before 12 October (no magazines or textbooks). Go to www.rotaryinfo.org.nz for more information.

Does anyone have a sewing machine they no longer need? Please let Anna know (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz)

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Estuary 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

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

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:

Don’t forget Daylight Saving starts this Sunday – put your clocks forward one  hour!!

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today and many thanks to Rev Dugald Wilson for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea after wards.

Invitation to all ordained Elders (active or retired) and Parish Councillors to discuss our annual statistics, both attendance and financial, in relation to the Parish Life Survey and the future of St Martins. Monday 29th September 1-3pm in the church lounge. Please tell Sue or Anna if you can attend and the papers for discussion will be given to you.

From AGM:

1. Sue Saunders confirmed as Parish Clerk
2. Possible Garage Sale in conjunction with MenzShed in March
3. Thanks to everyone for their hard work in keeping St Martins operating

Wednesday Walkers 1^st October: meet 9.30am in Bridge Street just over the South Brighton Bridge near the entrance to the Estuary walking track. Coffee at Dune Café. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Wanted: door duty volunteers for October – please let Allison know if you can help.

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.

Bookarama 16-19 October at Addington Raceway Clubhouse. Please drop any donations off at St Martins New World before 12 October (no magazines or textbooks). Go to www.rotaryinfo.org.nz for more information.

Does anyone have a sewing machine they no longer need? Please let Anna know (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz)

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1pm                  Elders & PC meeting (lounge)

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Estuary Sonya 027 253 3397

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

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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Parish AGM TODAY at the end of morning worship. Please let Sue know any apologies. Paper copies of the annual reports and the financial reports are available in the foyer.

Invitation to all ordained Elders (active or retired) and Parish Councillors to discuss our annual statistics, both attendance and financial, in relation to the Parish Life Survey and the future of St Martins. Monday 29th September 1-3pm in the church lounge. Please tell Sue or Anna if you can attend and the papers for discussion will be given to you.

Fireside meeting on Monday 22^nd September in the Church lounge from 2pm.  This group welcomes women in the congregation and friends, often to hear interesting speakers but sometimes to share a sociable time together which is what is planned this month. You are welcome for all or part of the time. Enquiries Margaret 366 8936.

Wednesday Walkers 24^th September: meet 9.30am in the Mona Vale Carparkfor a walk to the Harper Avenue blossoms.  Morning tea at Mona Vale Café.  All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397.

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.

ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CHOIR in association with the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra will be presenting “KILTS, CELTS & MORE” at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 3 Harewood Rd, Papanui, at 5pm TODAY 21 September. This choir performance along with guests and soloists has a Celtic theme that we’re sure you will enjoy.  As usual, entry is by donation at the door and the performance will be followed by a light supper for those who wish to stay on.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 2pm                  Fireside (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Monday 5pm                  MenzShed AGM (lounge)

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Spring blossoms Sonya 027 253 3397

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Saturday 10am              Pathways (lounge) Sue 960 7657

50^th Anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo M?ori:

Celebrating Te Reo M?ori: A Tribute to Language and Heritage

Message to the Church from Te Aka Puahou

on behalf of the Moderator

Introduction

Uplifting our chiefly language during the week of Te Reo M?ori, these words are drawn from Scripture:

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path.” (Psalms 119:105)

Honouring Our Ancestors

We acknowledge our elders, who have passed and returned to the womb of Mother Earth. Through the art of capturing memories, we remember and honour what they achieved, pursued, aspired to, believed, argued, and fought for. Today, we express our gratitude and sorrow, as we recall our beloved ancestors of

yesteryears — may they rest in peace. As descendants, we carry their memories forward for future generations of children and grandchildren. Without their legacy, we would not be where we are today.

The Enduring Value of Te Reo M?ori

Te Reo M?ori has a bright future, so hold fast to your convictions and continue its journey. Words of appreciation are extended to the amorangi of Te Aka Puahou and all ministers of the Presbyterian Church throughout Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud. Te Reo M?ori is a language of history, genealogy, and wisdom that guides us into the future. The Good Word, Te Rongopai, is the language of Scripture that illuminates the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Remembering and Inspiring Future Generations

Our memories look back to the past and ahead to a changing world. Let us not forget those ancestors and elders who shaped the path of Te Reo for us and generations to come. The Good Word draws us closer to God and serves as a storehouse of hope for the future. To all ministers of faith, let us be strong and spread the M?ori language daily and everywhere we share the teachings of Jesus Christ.

In Christ we pray. Amine.

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 today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Invitation to all ordained Elders (active or retired) and Parish Councillors to discuss our annual statistics, both attendance and financial, in relation to the Parish Life Survey and the future of St Martins. Monday 29th September 1-3pm in the church lounge. Please tell Sue or Anna if you can attend and the papers for discussion will be given to you.

Wednesday Walkers 17 September: meet 9.30am on the corner of River & Stanmore Roads. We’ll have a walk round the area including the grounds of Avebury House. Coffee at Under the Red Verandah, 29 Tancred St. All welcome. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668 or 021 1263801.

The Parish AGM is on 21^st September following morning worship. Please let Sue know any items of general business, and apologies. Paper copies of the annual reports and the financial reports will be available next Sunday.

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.

NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: On Saturday 20th September at 2pm in the lounge we will be showing “Born Free”, the true story of Joy Adamson and her husband, George trying to raise Elsa, a lion cub and then their attempt to return Elsa to the wild. Look forward to seeing you and reminiscing. See Sue for further information.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

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

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Avonside

Wednesday 1pm           Brain Fit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

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

Saturday 2pm                Movie afternoon (lounge)

Fireside meeting on Monday 25th September in the Church lounge from 2pm.  This group welcomes women in the congregation and friends, often to hear interesting speakers but sometimes to share a sociable time together which is what is planned this month. You are welcome for all or part of the time. Enquiries Margaret 366 8936.