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 following the service.

Wednesday Walkers 20 August: meet 9.30am in New World carpark Peer Street Ilam where we will have coffee after a walk around the area. All welcome. Marilyn 027 363 1642

Combined meeting of Men’s Group & Fireside Monday 18^th August 2pm. Emma Hay & Mitch Jeffery from Fire and Emergency NZ will give a presentation. Afternoon tea will follow. All welcome. Rob & Margaret.

Annual Reports are now due. If you convene a parish group, please email a report to the Parish Office by 17^th August. The AGM is on 21^st September. Thank you to those who have already submitted a report.

NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: Saturday 23^rd August 2pm in the lounge – the movie will be the 25th Wedding Anniversary Special of To the Manor Born.“Twenty -five years after their hugely popular love-hate relationship was resolved, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere prepare to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The scene is set for a grand party, until an extraordinary confession gets in the way. With Marjory’s help, the fearless Audrey goes into battle to defend her community, safeguard 400 years of history and save her marriage”. Come and enjoy. Sue.

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

Feeling forgetful these days? Memory loss is not inevitable. Join the next Brainfit for Life four week course Wednesdays 1.00-2.30pm here starting 27 August facilitated by Ina Meeten. Cost $250. To book or for more information email ina@happybrain.nz

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 2pm                  Men’s Group & Fireside (lounge) Rob 384 4320

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

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Ilam Marilyn 027 363 1642

Wednesday 10am         Funeral (whole complex)

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 10-11am             U3A meeting (church) Joy 337 2393

Friday 11.15am             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 2pm                Movie afternoon (lounge) Sue 960 7657

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 Alan Webster for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service.

Wednesday Walkers 13 August: meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange at 9.30am for a wander around town.  Coffee at Ballantynes Café downstairs.  All welcome. Sue 03 960 7657.

Combined meeting of Men’s Group & Fireside Monday 18^th August 2pm. Emma Hay & Mitch Jeffery from Fire and Emergency NZ will give a presentation. Afternoon tea will follow. All welcome. Rob & Margaret.

Annual Reports are now due. If you convene a parish group, please email a report to the Parish Office by 17^th August. The AGM is on 21^st September. Thank you to those who have already submitted a report.

NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: Saturday 23^rd August 2pm in the lounge – the movie will be the 25th Wedding Anniversary Special of To the Manor Born. “Twenty -five years after their hugely popular love-hate relationship was resolved, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere prepare to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The scene is set for a grand party, until an extraordinary confession gets in the way. With Marjory’s help, the fearless Audrey goes into battle to defend her community, safeguard 400 years of history and save her marriage”.   Come and enjoy. Sue.

Christchurch City Choir invites you to a special evening of music: Night at the Opera Saturday 23 August 7:30pm at The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts. This uplifting programme includes highlights from Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Purcell and more, featuring acclaimed soloists Rebecca Ryan (Soprano) and Kieran Kelly (Baritone), accompanied by Christchurch pianist, Sarah Youngran Kang, and the full choir. For attendees with accessibility or seating needs, please contact The Piano directly so their staff can assist: (03) 377 5000.

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

Feeling forgetful these days? Memory loss is not inevitable. Join the next Brainfit for Life four week course Wednesdays 1.00-2.30pm here starting 28 August facilitated by Ina Meeten. Cost $250. To book or for more information email ina@happybrain.nz

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 (church) Dugald 021 161 7007

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Sue 960 7657

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 10-11am             U3A meeting (church) Joy 337 2393

Friday 11.15am             Mums n 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 following the service.

Wednesday Walkers 6 August: meet 9.30am at Homebase car park 199 Marshlands Rd for a walk around the area and then have coffee at Esquire which is just near the corner of Homebase and Marshlands Rd. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668 or 021 1263801

New Sunday roster available today – please check in the foyer to see if there’s a copy for you. You will notice we have returned to rostering two readers most weeks. Thank you. Anna.

Annual Reports are now due. If you convene a parish group, please email a report to the Parish Office by 17^th August. The AGM is on 21^st September. Thank you to those who have already submitted a report.

NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: Saturday 23^rd August 2pm in the lounge – the movie will be the 25th Wedding Anniversary Special of To the Manor Born. “Twenty-five years after their hugely popular love-hate relationship was resolved, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere prepare to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The scene is set for a grand party, until an extraordinary confession gets in the way. With Marjory’s help, the fearless Audrey goes into battle to defend her community, safeguard 400 years of history and save her marriage”. Come and enjoy. Sue.

Greetings from Dan: All our belongings have arrived safely and cleared customs. We have bought a house in Madison and will move in two weeks.

Feeling forgetful these days? Memory loss is not inevitable. Join the next Brainfit for Life four week course Wednesdays 1.00-2.30pm here starting 28 August facilitated by Ina Meeten. Cost $250. To book or for more information email ina@happybrain.nz

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.

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 (church) Dugald 021 161 7007

Monday 4.30pm            MenzShed & Men’s Group dinner (lounge)

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

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Marshlands Alan 021 1263801

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 10-11am             U3A meeting (church) Joy 337 2393

Friday 11.15am             Mums n 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. Please join us for morning tea following the service.

We pray for the Linscott family as they mourn the death of Viv’s father Peter Anderson, whose memorial service was held here last week. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and light perpetual shine upon him.

NEW TIME for Meditation Group – during the winter months this will be at 4.15pm each Monday.

Wednesday Walkers 30 July: meet 9.30am at Homebase carpark,199 Marshlands Rd for a walk around the area and then have coffee at Esquire which is just near the corner of Homebase and Marshlands Rd. Barbara & Alan 021 142 7668 or 021 1263801. All welcome.

Annual Reports are now due. If you convene a parish group, please email a report to the Parish Office by 17^th August. The AGM is on 21^st September.

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.

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Marshlands Barbara 021 142 7668

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 10-11am             U3A meeting (church) Joy 337 2393

Friday 11.15am             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

“Being Green” ~ from Fern:

Ways people are making ‘green choices’ around the world – and in New Zealand – a good news spin to the green message – we are not alone in the world.

• We have been burning fossil fuels on international flights recently and sleeping in a number of different hotel rooms and this is where we have noticed small green changes. When I was a child and Dad went ‘away for work’ he would return with the empty individual cereal packets which we fought over and played with, so it is a family tradition to collect these souvenirs! Or, in other words, a family tradition never to throw away ‘anything which might be useful’.  Since then, hotels introduced little containers of shampoo, body wash and hand lotion. These were found in abundance on the West Coast during the big clean up after the Fox River flood. You will remember hearing about this in 2019 – it took until 2022 to clean up and cost over $3 million. Well, we have noticed that in most places we stayed, these liquids are now in refillable bottles and Budapest was the only place that had these presents for our grandchildren.
• However, in Vietnam we managed to collect lots of toothbrushes and combs… some bamboo and some plastic. Plenty for all the grandchildren.
• In Amsterdam the focus was on shoes—giveaway shoehorns and polishing cloths—and early in the morning here we saw lots of litter on the streets but being rapidly cleaned up.
• In Hong Kong they offered the toothbrushes, combs, hairnets, sewing kits etc but from the main desk for $5US as part of their green ethic. We were given disposable slippers [in Budapest too] possibly because of the swimming pool.
• Hong Kong had ‘reverse vending machines’ where you could feed clean plastic bottles [with lids] into a machine and either receive a credit or donate it to charity. We saw a number of people scouring the streets for bottles to return. The plastic is used again and again in a closed loop, helping to preserve precious resources.

Anyway—we are not the only place in the world trying to make a difference and cut back on plastic waste.

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 following the service.

We give thanks for the long life of Barbara Simmonds, who died on 11^th July, aged 96. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and light perpetual shine upon her. Her funeral will be here on Friday 25^th July at 1.30pm.

Items are now being sought for the next edition of the ‘Messenger’. Please send any contributions to Sally & Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz). The deadline is TODAY 20 July. Thank you.

NEW TIME for Meditation Group – during the winter months this will be at 4.15pm each Monday.

Fireside meeting on Monday 21st July from 2pm at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd (please note change of venue).  We welcome women of the congregation to join us to hear Fern talk about some of their recent travels before we share afternoon tea and have a chance to chat with each other. Margaret 336 8936.

Wednesday Walkers 23 July: meet 9.30am at The Birdwood Cafe cnr Birdwood & Malcolm Ave for a walk around the Beckenham area.  Coffee at the Café. All welcome. Beth 027 651 8333.

Men’s Group Thursday 24^th July Prawindra Mukhia will speak on sustainability following a potluck tea at 6pm. Also there is a combined meeting with the MenzShed on Monday 4th August starting at 4:30pm with a presentation on the importance of exercise, then pizza and salad tea, followed by talk from GP on men’s health. Rob C 384 4320.

Annual Reports are now due. If you convene a parish group, please email a report to the Parish Office by 17^th August. The AGM is on 21^st September.

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 Saturday 26th July, 2pm in the church lounge. Come and see “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”, described as a ” winning combination of romance and satire” based on the book of the same name. All are welcome.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 2pm                  Fireside @ Merchiston Margaret 366 8936

Monday 2pm                  Memorial Service

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

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Beckenham Beth 027 651 8333

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

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

Friday 11.15am             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Friday 1.30pm               Funeral of Barbara Simmonds

Saturday 2pm                Movie afternoon (lounge)