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.  

The Golden Rules for worship under “Red Light” setting:

• If you’re coming to worship in person, you must hold a vaccine pass
• If you’re sick or feeling unwell, get tested and isolate if you’re required to. Use Zoom on Sundays.
• If you plan to be in Church, wear a mask that is firmly in place and fully covers your nose and mouth.
• Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea.
• You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory.

This evening’s service with Cashmere and Hoon Hay Presbyterian and St Luke’s Halswell Union Churches has been postponed.

Court Theatre visit to see Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” in April. A romantic comedy starring six talented women who transition between 23 characters. If interested, please speak to Sue TODAY.

Wednesday Walkers 2^nd February: meet 9.30am at Upshot 131 Bridle Path Rd for a walk around the Heathcote lakes. Please let Rosalie know if you would like to come 021 2395005.

CWS has launched the Tonga Emergency Appeal to assist those affected.  Donations will be distributed to local Tongans so they can address the most immediate needs and then used as part of the longer term recovery. Your prayers, consideration and support of those affected by the eruptions, tsunami and their aftermath are so important and we thank you for showing your compassion to the people of Tonga at this time. If you can, please make a donation here. A new Sunday roster is available today – please check to see if there is a copy for you in the foyer. MANY HAPPY RETURNS to Nola as she celebrates 90 years!

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 9.30am           St Mark’s Elder Care (lounge) Therese 021 2516282.

Tuesday 9.30am           South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 1617007.

Wednesday 9.30am     Walking Group: Heathcote Rosalie 021 2395005.

Wednesday 9.30am     Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Malcolm 022 0979589

Wednesday 7pm           Global Voices (lounge) Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 0774065.

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 a special welcome again to our friends from Beckenham Methodist.

The Golden Rules for worship under “Orange Light” setting:

• If you’re coming to worship in person, you must hold a vaccine pass
• If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom
• If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom
• If you plan to be in Church, wear a face covering
• Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea
• You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory

On the evening of Sunday 30 January there will be a combined evening service at St Martins at 7.00pm. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway will preach at this service. We have invited the congregations at Cashmere and Hoon Hay Presbyterian and St Luke’s Halswell Union Church to attend this service and we will have supper together following the service (please bring a plate to share).

Please put this is in your diary and plan to be there if at all possible to welcome to St Martins, fellow Presbyterians in our southern cluster.

This will be a Vaccine Pass event.

Court Theatre visit to see Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” in April. A romantic comedy starring six talented women who transition between 23 characters. If interested, please speak to Sue before the end of January.

Wednesday Walkers 26^th January: meet 9.30am in Stourbridge Street near Oderings Nursery for a walk around Spreydon. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397

CWS has launched the Tonga Emergency Appeal to assist those affected.  We will support the Tonga Community Development Trust to repair and replace with water, sanitation and food crops.  There may be other ways we can assist as well. If you can, please make a donation so we can respond as information becomes available.  Joint Ecumenical Statement: We are deeply concerned for the people of Tonga, and surrounding areas, following the recent eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai. Our heartfelt prayers are with those affected and those who are worried about family and friends.  We pray for strength and courage in the days and weeks ahead.   As churches and organisations we are looking at how we can help and provide practical support. We are working to assist Tongans with water, food, whatever is needed across Tonga. Anglican Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia (Anglican Missions), Methodist Church of New Zealand, Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (Global Missions),The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, and Christian World Service.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 9.30am           St Mark’s Elder Care (lounge) Therese 021 2516282.

Tuesday 9.30am           South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Wednesday 9.30am     Walking Group: Spreydon. Sonya 027 2533397.

Wednesday 7pm           Global Voices (lounge) Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Christmas Eve 7.30pm

Christmas Day 9.30am

Both services will be on Zoom (see link below)

No Sunday worship here on 26 December, and on 2 & 9 January you are welcome to join us at Beckenham Methodist Church, Malcolm Ave.

Our 10am worship resumes on 16 January (vaccine passes are required), or you are welcome to worship with the St Martins Presbyterian congregation via Zoom. We wish you all a happy and blessed Christmas, and every good wish for 2022.

To join us, just click on the link below:

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 – either in person or online.

The Golden Rules for worship under “Orange Light” setting:

If you’re coming to worship in person, you must hold a vaccine pass

If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom

If you plan to be in Church, wear a face covering

Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea

You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory

The Parish Office re-opens on Thursday 20^th January 2022. If you require urgent pastoral assistance, please contact Rev Don Fergus on 0274 346642, or Irene our Parish Clerk on 332 7306.

Our Sunday worship is at 10am (vaccine passes are required), or you are welcome to worship with the St Martins Presbyterian congregation via Zoom.

To join us, just click on the link below:

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 – either in person or online.

The Golden Rules for worship under “Orange Light” setting:

If you’re coming to worship in person, you must hold a vaccine pass

If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom

If you plan to be in Church, wear a face covering

Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea

You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory

Please remember to LOCK all doors when leaving the premises (including the Office). Thank you.

Our share of the money raised at the combined Twilight Christmas Market is $1391.00, which is a fantastic result. Well done!

Congratulations to Margaret & Rob who celebrate their Platinum wedding anniversary (70 years) on 23^rd December.

Christmas & January at St Martins

Friday 24 Dec                7.30pm      

Christmas Eve service (livestreamed)

Saturday 25 Dec           9.30am      

Christmas Day service (livestreamed)

Sunday 26 Dec             NO service here –

you are very welcome to join St Mark’s, 33    Cholmondeley Ave at 10am

Sunday 2 & 9 Jan         10am          Combined services at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave

Sunday 16 & 23 Jan     10am          Combined services HERE

The Parish Office closes at 12 noon on Friday 24^th December 2021 and will re-open on Thursday 20^th January 2022.

Many happy returns and congratulations to Heather H, who celebrates her 100^th birthday on 27^th December, and to Helen E who is 90 on 30^th December

Please support the CWS Christmas Appeal – envelopes are available with the ‘Messenger’

Our Sunday worship is at 10am (vaccine passes are required), or you are welcome to worship with the St Martins Presbyterian congregation via Zoom.

To join us, just click on the link below:

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 – either in person or online.

The Golden Rules for worship under “Orange Light” setting:

If you’re coming to worship in person, you must hold a vaccine pass

If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom

If you plan to be in Church, wear a face covering

Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea

You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: Today is your final opportunity to donate items. Thank you to everyone for your support.

Please remember to LOCK all doors when leaving the premises (including the Office). Thank you.

Thank you to all those who supported the Twilight Market.

The latest edition of the ‘Messenger’ is available today.

Christmas & January at St Martins

Sunday 12 & 19 Dec    10am         

Worship as usual

Friday 24 Dec                7.30pm      

Christmas Eve service

Saturday 25 Dec           9.30am      

Christmas Day service

Sunday 26 Dec             NO service here –

you are very welcome to join St Mark’s, 33 Cholmondeley Ave

Sunday 2 & 9 Jan         10am          Combined services at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave

Sunday 16 & 23 Jan     10am          Combined services HERE

What’s on This Week:

Monday 9am-12noon St Mark’s Elder Care. Therese 337 1225.

Monday 1-4pm Foot Clinic. Judith 332 1577.

Tuesday 10am – 2.30pm South Elder Care. Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir dinner. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday NO Crafty Crafters. Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm Sit & Be Fit. Anneke 328 7459.

Thursday 7.30pm Parish Council meeting.

Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm Sign & Sing. Becky 022 20862211.

Please support the CWS Christmas Appeal – envelopes are available in the foyer.