WELCOME AND NOTICES
• Session Report
• Chit and Chat

CALL TO WORSHIP:
Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus,
God called into being a new temple,
a church without walls or boundaries;
called to share God’s love and purposes with all people.
This day he calls us, as he calls the body of Christ
in every generation, to be a part of this temple;
to be the church, in and for the world.

HYMN: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (Tune: WOV 343(ii))
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ, our head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the Church in one;
holy Zion’s help forever
and our confidence alone.

All within that holy city
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
sing in perfect harmony;
God the One-in-Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally.

We as living stones implore you:
Come among us, Lord, today!
with your gracious loving-kindness
hear your children as we pray;
and the fullness of your blessing
in our fellowship display.

Here entrust to all your servants
what we long from you to gain –
that on earth and in the heavens
we one people shall remain,
till united in your glory
evermore with you we reign.

Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One:
one in power and one in glory
while eternal ages run! ? This version Jubilate Hymns (HFTC)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Wayne Barton

HYMN: The Church is Wherever People are Praising
The Church is wherever God’s people are praising,
knowing they’re wanted and loved by their Lord.
The Church is wherever Christ’s followers are trying
to live and to share out the good news of God.

the Church is wherever God’s people are loving,
where all are forgiven and start once again,
where all are accepted, whatever their background,
whatever their past and whatever their pain.

The Church is wherever God’s people are seeking
to reach out and touch folk wherever they are –
conveying the Gospel, its joy and its comfort,
to challenge, refresh, and excite and inspire.

The Church is wherever God’s people are praising,
knowing we’re wanted and loved by our Lord.
The Church is where we as Christ’s followers are trying
to live and to share out the good news of God. © W. Jenkins (CH4)

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: 2 Samuel 7: 1-14a Barry Moore
Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56 Hilary Moore

SERMON

A TIME OF QUIET

HYMN: Songbook 51 Church of the Living Christ

OFFERING:
Take the gifts we offer, O God.
Use them to pass on the story that we have received.
Use them to further the faith that has nurtured us
and brought us to this place.
We also re-dedicate ourselves as a people of action.
Re-kindle the gifts you have placed within us,
that we might serve you in all things, big and small,
each and every day, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: 465 All My Hope on God is Founded (Tune: Groeswen)

THE BLESSING

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to you all as you worship with us this morning. Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge after the service.

MID WINTER CELEBRATION – Next Sunday. Come dressed in your Winter woollies, hats, scarves etc and then share in a Hot Soup and Roll lunch to follow worship.

Over the coming weeks there will be a suggestion box in the Church foyer. Parishioners are invited to place their ideas, dreams and suggestions for the future of St Martin’s Parish in this box. Suggestions for the Mission of St Martin’s, for the building of our new Hall and church buildings, how to involve the community in our worship and the activities we can offer, your dreams for our future and any other ideas you may have. The Session and Board of Managers look forward to receiving your thoughts.

Annual Reports are now required. Please email these to the Office as soon as possible. Deadline is 9am Thursday 9th August.

A NEW PARISH PHONE LIST is now available – please contact the Office if you would like a copy, or pop your name on the clipboard in the foyer.

AUGUST NEWSLETTER: We are planning the next issue to fit in with delivery of annual reports. That means it would be very helpful if you could get your contributions to me as soon as possible. All sorts of news – family highlights, holidays, great photographs, your thoughts about life in general – what scope there is, and how I am depending on you!!! Deadline August 10. I am looking forward to my inbox at l.mck@xtra.co.nz bursting at the seams with wonderful items. Thanks so much! Lyn Madgwick 338 0840.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon. Please use kitchen entrance for the next two weeks. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 25th July: Meet 9.30am in Smith St off Ferry Rd for a stroll around Woolston & Linwood. Coffee at Portstone Café. June 332 8874.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS will not meet this week due to hall demolition.

FIRESIDE FUNDRAISER: Last chance for ordering Cheese Rolls today. If you haven’t already done so please place your order on the form in the foyer. These will be available for collection and payment next Sunday 29th July. Thank you.
No Fireside meeting this week. Please would members and anyone interested in helping make the cheese rolls on Saturday 28th meet briefly after church today to plan this. Thanks. Margaret 366 8936.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Thursday 2nd August. Lyndsey 388 1264.

MARMALADE FOR MISSIONS & BOOK EXCHANGE: Please support these fundraisers! Please note that some of the books are now in the Office.
Hornby Presbyterian Church, 27 Amyes Road, is hosting a U2achrist again! A church service to the music of the band U2, on Sunday 5th August at 6.30pm. Theme is ‘Surrender’. People from churches in the Presbytery and from the community are welcome to join us.
CARING & SHARING has been cancelled this month.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Wed & Thurs 9am – 12 noon & Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz *Office Closed Friday 27th.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Tues 24th Aubrey; Thu 26th Rachael; Sat 28th Wayne.
Family Nite – Board Games
Sunday 12th August
5.30 – 7.30pm
In the Church Lounge

Bring along your parents, children, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends/neighbours for a fun night out.

BYO fish n chips or pizza to start the evening.

Tea/coffee/cordial provided

Please also bring your NAMED board games to play
Koha appreciated
See you there!

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
We gather this morning to worship God.
We come, open to the power of God’s presence in our midst.
We come to listen for the living Word:
This is the Word we can trust; the Word of Life.
The Word that endures forever.

HYMN: Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken
Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word!

Thanks to God whose word incarnate
heights and depths of life did share.
Deeds and words and death and rising
grace in human form declare.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word!

Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible’s sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word!

Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time or place.
God is speaking, God is speaking:
praise him for his open word! © Hope Publishing (HFTC)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

MISSION MOMENT – John England

A SKETCH FOR BIBLE SUNDAY

SONG: Songbook 20 With a Hoot and a Toot

READINGS: Isaiah 11: 1-6 ~ Hope as a visible, public, shared yearning.
Peggy Cree

Luke 4: 14-21 ~ Jesus’ Manifesto Ken Cree

HYMN: Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind (Tune: Skye Boat Song)
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind,
gentle as is the dove,
teach us the truth and help us believe,
show us the Saviour’s love.

You spoke to us long, long ago,
gave us the written word;
we read it still, needing its truth,
through it God’s voice is heard.

Without your help we fail our Lord,
we cannot live his way;
we need your power, we need your strength,
following Christ each day. © Scripture Union (CH4)

REFLECTION

A TIME OF QUIET

HYMN: We Remember With Thanksgiving (Tune: Hymn to Joy WOV 92)
We remember with thanksgiving
those who dared frontiers of old.
Speaking words of faithful living,
they in truth the gospel told.
They believed the church’s story
that in Christ all folk are one.
Both the mission and the glory
were that God’s good will be done.

We rejoice to see the Spirit
working here and now as then,
claiming lives of those who hear it –
good news told by tongue and pen.
Reconciling, teaching, healing,
saving body, mind and soul;
peace with justice, love revealing
God’s desire to make us whole.

Into future generations
may the Word go out abroad,
so all people, lands and nations
join to praise our gracious God.
Then, in gratitude for vision,
Reaffirm, recall, rejoice,
recommit ourselves to mission,
still the church’s clearest voice. © Jane Parker Huber (SiC)

THE OFFERING:
We celebrate the ability to give for our church,
and to care for others.
Receive these offerings, O God, and bless them.
Give us joy in our giving, quiet satisfaction as we see our
gifts go to work, and a reminder of all you have given us
in Jesus Christ. Amen.

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: Great and Deep the Spirit’s Purpose (Tune: Austria WOV 577 )
Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
hidden now in mystery;
nature bursts with joyful promise,
ripe with what is yet to be.
In a wealth of rich invention,
still the work of art unfolds –
barely have we seen, and faintly,
what God’s great salvation holds.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
making Jesus seen and heard.
Every age of God’s creation
grasps new meanings from the Word.
Show us, Holy Spirit, show us
your new work begun today;
eyes and ears and hearts are open,
teach us what to do and say.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
all God’s children brought to birth,
freed from hunger, fear and evil
every corner of the earth.
And a million million voices
speak with joy the Saviour’s name;
every face reflects his image,
never any two the same.

Great and deep the Spirit’s purpose
nothing shall be left to chance.
All that lives will be united
in the everlasting dance.
All fulfilled and all perfected,
each uniquely loved and known,
Christ in glory unimagined
once for all receives his own. © Marnie Barrell (AA)

THE BLESSING
NOTICES
A very warm welcome to you all as you worship with us this morning. Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge after the service.

A NEW PARISH PHONE LIST is now available – please contact the Office if you would like a copy, or pop your name on the clipboard in the foyer.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon. Do pop in! For details, please contact Aubrey 930 2525. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 18th July: Meet 9.30am in Opawa Mall at Hawford Rd end. Coffee at Opawa Bakery & Café. Joan 338 8700.

SESSION meets this Wednesday 18th July at 7.30pm.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12 noon. New faces always welcome! Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

FIRESIDE FUNDRAISER: Fresh Cheese Rolls for Sale. $5 per dozen or $13 for 3 dozen. Order forms are available in the foyer. Pick up Sunday 29th July. Queries to Judith 332 1577 please.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Thursday 2nd August. Lyndsey 388 1264.

MARMALADE FOR MISSIONS & BOOK EXCHANGE: Please support these fundraisers! Please note that some of the books are now in the Office.

Fundraiser for St Giles’ Papanui: All are invited to a ceilidh at St Giles on Saturday 21 July at 7.30pm. Tickets $10 per person (available from Music Works, Colombo Street) or speak to Irene Gray for more details.

Richmond Handbell Choir presents a Midwinter Musical on Sunday 22 July 2pm at Blue Skies Youth Lodge, Kaiapoi. $5 entry fee. Phone Clare 360 3831 for more information.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Wed & Thurs 9am – 12 noon & Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Wednesday 18th Peggy & Fiona.

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
Jesus was rejected
by his hometown, by his own people, by his friends.
But Jesus created trust
for his disciples, for the community, for the world.
In the midst of rejection, let us build acceptance:
for our children, for our community, for ourselves.
Come, let us worship God.

HYMN: Sing Your Praise to God Eternal (Tune: Hyfrydol WOV 148(ii))
Sing your praise to God eternal, sing your praise to God the Son,
sing your praise to God the Spirit, living and forever One.
God has made us, God has blessed us, God has called us to be true.
God rules over all creation, daily making all things new.

Join the praise of every creature, sing with singing birds at dawn;
when the stars shine forth at nightfall, hear their heavenly antiphon.
Praise God for the light of summer, autumn glories, winter snows,
for the coming of the springtime and the life of all that grows.

Praise God on our days of gladness for the summons to rejoice;
praise God in our times of sadness for the calm, consoling voice.
God our Maker, strong and loving, Christ our Saviour, Leader, Lord,
living God, Creator Spirit, be your holy name adored!
? Emmanuel College, Toronto (VU)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

STORY TIME

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: 2 Samuel 5: 1 – 5, 9 – 10 Aubrey McLeod
Mark 6: 1 – 13 Judith Mackay

HYMN: In Loving Partnership (Tune: Church Triumphant WOV 1)
In Loving partnership we come,
seeking, O God, your will to do.
Our prayers and actions new receive;
we freely offer them to you.

We are the hands and feet of Christ,
serving by grace each other’s need.
We dare to risk and sacrifice
with truthful word and faithful deed.

Loving community we seek;
your hope and strength within us move.
The poor and rich, the strong and weak
are brought together in your love.

In loving partnership, O God,
help us your future to proclaim.
Justice and peace be our desire,
we humbly pray in Jesus’ name. © Desert Flower Music (VU)

SERMON: Partnership
A TIME OF QUIET

HYMN: Great Creator God (Tune: Regent Square WOV 84)
Great Creator God, you call us
through the church to do your will.
Stewards of both past and promise,
may we each our work fulfil,
building up in faith and nurture
Christ’s own mission, lively still.

Out of all our varied stories
may we weave a single tale,
here confessing sin and discord,
times we stumble, times we fail.
Yet forgiven, cleansed, refashioned,
in Christ’s strength shall we prevail.

Christ still calls to peace and justice,
health and wholeness, love and grace.
We are partners in that mission
for this time and in this place.
O God, grant us sense and courage
in the daily tasks we face.

Without vision, people perish,
without challenge, drift and die.
Give us then the tools of daring
and the clarity of eye
for creating in the present
visions far and wide and high. © JP Huber (ASF)

THE OFFERING
God of grace, receive these gifts we bring.
May we use them to break down walls of misunderstanding
and open wide doors that tell everyone: You are loved,
and you are welcome in God’s sight. Always. Amen.

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: Filled With the Spirit’s Power (WOV 328)
Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord
the infant church confessed its risen Lord.
O Holy Spirit, in the church today
no less your power of fellowship display.

Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire,
that unity may be our great desire.
Give joy and peace, give faith to hear your call,
and readiness in each to work for all.

Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace
the people of all lands and every race.
Like wind and fire with life among us move,
till we are known as Christ’s, and Christian prove.
© Hope Publishing (HFTC)
BLESSING

BIBLE SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY 15 JULY
Please bring old & unusual bibles for the display.

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to you all as you worship with us this morning. Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge after the service.

CUPPA & CHAT: Please note that the soup & rolls on Monday evenings is no longer happening due to lack of support.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays however continue as usual 10am – 12 noon. Do pop in! For details, please contact Aubrey 930 2525. All welcome.

FIRESIDE FUNDRAISER: Fresh Cheese Rolls for Sale. $5 per dozen or $13 for 3 dozen. Order forms are available in the foyer. Pick up Sunday 29th July. Queries to Judith 332 1577 please.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 11th July: Meet 9.30am in Hoon Hay Rd near Cashmere Rd corner. Coffee at Silverbacks. June 332 8874.

Christchurch APW meets on Wednesday 11th July 9.45am at St Martin’s. There will be a Sales Table. All are welcome. Allison 332 0554.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12 noon. New faces always welcome! Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Thursday 2nd August. Lyndsey 388 1264.

MARMALADE FOR MISSIONS & BOOK EXCHANGE: Please support these fundraisers!

ST MARTINS THEATRE GROUP: re “The Motor Camp”, now playing at Court Theatre. Madg and I have previewed this show. On this occasion we ask those interested to make their own arrangements. It is very funny, and was well received by a largely elderly audience, but the language and some content will offend many. As one critic said, it strays into the risque, rude and even obscene. We are happy to talk about the play with anyone who is concerned, and will keep in touch about further theatre options. Lyn and Madg.

FUNDRAISER FOR ST GILES’ PAPANUI: All are invited to a ceilidh at St Giles on Saturday 21 July at 7.30pm. Tickets $10 per person (available from Music Works, Colombo Street) or speak to Irene Gray for more details.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Wed & Thurs 9am – 12 noon & Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sunday 8th July Adam & Carol.

GATHERING: (from the rear of the church)
We gather here in your presence, God,
in our need, and bringing with us the needs of the world.
We come to you, for you come to us in Jesus,
and know by experience what human life is like.
We come with our hopes and with our fears.
We come as we are, because you invite us to come.

HYMN: 109 Tell Out My Soul

OPENING PRAYERS

THE LORD’S PRAYER – SUNG

STORY TIME

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: Genesis 32:22-31 Fern Wakefield
Mark 5.21-43 John McKean

SUNG RESPONSE (seated)
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.

I am the Lord who saves and heals.
I am the Lord who saves and heals.
I am the Lord who saves and heals.

In you, Lord God, I put my trust.
In you, Lord God, I put my trust.
In you, Lord God, I put my trust. © Arrangement CH Trust (CH4)

SERMON: Dare to Touch

A TIME OF QUIET

AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe in God who called the world into being, who created men and women and set them free to live in love, obedience and community.
We believe in God, who because of love for his creation, entered the world in Jesus, to share our humanity: to rejoice and to despair;
to set before us the way of life and wholeness;
to be rejected, to die, but to finally conquer death.

We believe in God who invites us into the community of the church,
that through a journey of faith we may experience God’s sustaining grace; that we may fulfil our human responsibility and reach out to our neighbour; that we may work to bring healing and wholeness to an uncertain world; that we may rejoice in God’s faithfulness and in the joy of life itself.

We believe in God, who through his Spirit, is present and working in the world. We see God’s purposes in a spark of light here and there; as we watch children at play and know hope born anew in each generation…perhaps to continue to burn brightly.
For that hope we give thanks. AMEN.

THE OFFERING
In faith, we dare to venture forth. In faith, we dare to claim God’s promises. In faith, we dare to give.
God, as you have been with us on our journeys, as you have gifted us with healing beyond our dreams, as you have transformed us into new people, so we give back to you. Bless these offerings, bless our discipleship, and commission us afresh to your work in your world; in Jesus’ name. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

INVITATION TO COMMUNION AND THE PEACE

HYMN: Now To Your Table Spread
Now to your table spread we come, each one, in faith
that you alone provide the words of life and death:
in wine and bread, in promised food
we find your loving heart, O God.
Hands of the world stretch out, your mystery to touch
in longing to believe a truth beyond our reach,
to sing in joy, to cry in grief,
to know your meaning for our life.

Here is our common wealth in sharing what is good,
as though all humankind around one table stood,
this bread to break, this wine to taste –
one people in the name of Christ. © Shirley Murray (AA)

A GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord is here God’s Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts We lift them to God.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Creator God … we praise you saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might;
Heaven and earth are full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in your name,
Hosanna in the highest.
Then, God, you sent yourself to us…
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
We who are many are one body
for we all share the one bread.

COMMUNION

PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION

HYMN: Songbook 30 These Hills Where the Hawk Flies Lonely

THE BLESSING

NOTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:
following the service next Sunday 8th July. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to you all as you worship with us this morning. Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge after the service.

CUPPA & CHAT Mondays 6.30 – 8.00pm with FREE soup and rolls; Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon. Do pop in! For details, please contact Aubrey 930 2525. All welcome.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 4th July: Carpool 9.10am at church for a walk around St Albans. Coffee at Ris’tretto, Barbadoes Street. Allison 332 0554.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12 noon. New faces always welcome! Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

MEN’S GROUP meets in the Lounge this Thursday 5th July at 6pm for a shared tea. The speaker for the evening will be Anne Johns, who will talk about the Adventures of a Photographer and some of the amazing places she has visited. All Welcome. Tony 332 0554.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Thursday 2nd August. Lyndsey 388 1264.

MARMALADE FOR MISSIONS & BOOK EXCHANGE: Please support these fundraisers!

ST MARTINS THEATRE GROUP: re “The Motor Camp”, now playing at Court Theatre. Madg and I have previewed this show. On this occasion we ask those interested to make their own arrangements. It is very funny, and was well received by a largely elderly audience, but the language and some content will offend many. As one critic said, it strays into the risque, rude and even obscene. We are happy to talk about the play with anyone who is concerned, and will keep in touch about further theatre options. Lyn and Madg.

FIRESIDE FUNDRAISER: Fresh Cheese Rolls for Sale. $5 per dozen or $13 for 3 dozen. Order forms are available in the foyer. Pick up Sunday 29th July. Queries to Judith 332 1577 please.

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
God is the unshakeable strength of our lives.
God is like a light shining,
lighting up every shadow and fearful place.
Let us place our hope in God, who believes in us.
May we be strong because God is behind us and before us.
Let us put our hope in God and in what he is doing among us.

HYMN: God is Here (Tune: Blaenwern WOV 165(ii) )
God is here and we his people,
meet to offer praise and prayer
May we find in fuller measure
what it is in Christ we share.
Here, as in the world around us
all our varied skills and arts;
wait the coming of the Spirit
into open minds and hearts.

Here are symbols to remind us
of our lifelong need of grace.
Here are table, font and pulpit,
here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
here in silence as in speech,
here in newness and renewal,
God the Spirit comes to each.

Here our children find a welcome
in the Shepherd’s flock and fold.
Here, we come and meet in oneness,
Christ sustains us as of old.
Here the servants of the Servant,
seek in worship to explore,
what it means in daily living,
to believe and to adore.

Lord of all, of Church and Kingdom,
in an age of change and doubt,
keep us faithful to the Gospel,
help us work your purpose out.
Here in this day’s dedication,
all we have to give receive.
We who cannot live without you.
We adore you! We believe.

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN: Elizabeth Penwell

READING: David takes a stand – from 1 Samuel 17
Jeannette Beaumont

REFLECTION: In the waiting time we are not alone.

BOARD OF MANAGERS’ REPORT – Buildings and Insurance
A Time of Questions and Discussion

THE OFFERING

SUNG DEDICATION (Tune: Stuttgart WOV 200)
Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully. C/A

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: Take Courage and Trust (Tune: Foundation WOV 491(i))
Take courage and trust your creator and friend;
the one who has called you will guide to the end.
Remember the promise your Saviour has made;
I’ll never forsake you, when weak or afraid.

My people, I love you, I call you by name.
I am your companion through flood and through flame.
I cherish you, hold you in deepest esteem,
and help you accomplish far more than you dream.

Through deep flowing waters your pathway may cross,
but I will support you in challenge or loss.
Walk on through the fire, through the testing and strife.
My grace will sustain you, restoring your life.

The storm winds may shatter the life you have known,
yet I will be with you, for you are my own.
Great tremors may shake the foundations of earth;
through change and destruction I lead to new birth.”
© Ruth Duck (DITU)
THE BLESSING

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to you all as you worship with us this morning. Please stay for a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge after the service.

THANKSGIVING OFFERING: Please ensure your name or giving number is on the front of the envelope if you require a receipt.

CUPPA & CHAT Mondays 6.30 – 8.00pm with FREE soup and rolls Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon. Do pop in! For details, please contact Aubrey 930 2525. All welcome.

FIRESIDE meets on Tuesday 26th June at 7.30pm in the church lounge. This will be a planning and “sewing bee” meeting, at which any interested women are welcome. Adult sized costumes [simple design] are needed for plays/presentations. Would those who are able to bring sewing machines please discuss that with Allison. For others needles and scissors would be helpful. Enquiries: Margaret 3668936

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 27th June: Meet 9.30am on the corner of Huxley & Ingoldsby Streets. Coffee at church. June 332 8874.

CARING & SHARING meets this Wednesday 27th June at 2pm in the Lounge, with entertainment by Vee Jay. All welcome. Barbara 942 1939.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12 noon. New faces always welcome! Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Thursday 2nd August. Lyndsey 388 1264.

MARMALADE FOR MISSIONS & BOOK EXCHANGE: Please support these fundraisers!

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE THIS YEAR: Coffee & chat koha $249.80; Crafty Crafters $935.92; Mission Table $1314.10; Foot Clinic $932.35; Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch $265; Cake Stall $460.50 & Craft Stall $42.39 – which makes a total of $4200.06!

TANZANIAN OVERSEAS MISSION PROJECT: Check out the Orphanage’s website: yoursisters.org and see how to donate online.

THE MISSION RESOURCE TEAM is seeking expressions of interest regarding winter board game sessions (Mon or Fri afternoon and/or weekend family night.) Please see clipboards for details or speak to Lyndsey 388 1264.

MEN’S CHRISTIAN CONVENTION at the La Vida Centre 34a Hansons Lane, Riccarton, Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th June 6.45 – 9.30pm. Speaker: Al Stewart. Registration information online at www.mcc-nz.org.nz, email: info@mcc-nz.org.nz, or write to Box 20154, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053.

RISINGHOLME SINGERS present “Requiem 9/11” by Murray Lennox TODAY 2.30pm at St Michael & All Angels’ Church, cnr Durham St and Oxford Tce. $10 adults, children free.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Wed & Thurs 9am – 12 noon & Fri 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Tue 26th Christine; Wed 27th Gwendoline.