WELCOME AND NOTICES

GATHERING: (Based on the psalm for the day Psalm 133)
God, how important it is for us and how pleasing it must be to you
when your people learn how to live and work together in unity.
It is in the measure that we do this that we begin to resemble you,
and to carry out most effectively your purposes in our disjointed
and discordant world.
Come, let us together praise God’s name,
rejoice in God’s loving concern for us,
declare his worth to all creatures,
and walk in harmony with God’s plan.
It is the same God who made heaven and earth
and all of us who dwell here.
Let us worship and serve God together. (adapted from Leslie Brandt)

HYMN: We Praise You, O God (Tune: Kremser WOV 25)
We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you;
We bless your holy name, glad praises we sing.

We worship you, God of our mothers and fathers,
through trial and tempest, companion and guide.
When perils o’er-take us, you will not forsake us,
but faithful to your promise, you walk by our side.

With voices united our praises we offer
and gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise.
Our sins now confessing, we pray for your blessing,
to you, our great Redeemer, forever be praise! C/A

OPENING PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Gillian Cree

CHILDREN’S SONG
Thank you for giving me the morning,
thank you for every day that’s new,
thank you for new things in store for me
and for work to do.

Thank you for all my friends and family,
thank you for everyone that lives,
thank you that even greatest enemies
I can forgive.

Thank you for many little sorrows,
thank you for every kindly word,
thank you that in the midst of trouble
sympathy is stirred.

Thank you, I see your word has meaning,
thank you, I know your Spirit here,
thank you, because you love all people,
those both far and near.

Thank you, O Lord, for speaking to us,
thank you for telling us you care,
thank you, O Lord, you came among us
bread and wine to share. © Bosworth & Co Ltd (WOV)

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: Genesis 45:1–15 Martin Cleland
Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32 (The Message) Gwendoline Cleland

SERMON

A TIME OF QUIET

HYMN: For the Healing of the Nations (Tune:Westminster Abbey
For the healing of the nations, WOV 343ii)
God, we pray with one accord;
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word.

Lead us forward into freedom,
from despair your world release;
that, redeemed from war and hatred
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase.

All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned:
pride of status, race or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life’s brief span.

You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind,
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind;
that, by our response and service,
earth its destiny may find. © Fred Kaan (VU)

THE OFFERING
Generous God, you call us to many forms of response in your world,
and so, we give of ourselves in whatever way is possible: through our talents, money, spiritual gifts, compassion, and vision for love’s reign, anew in the world.
We ask that you take these simple gifts,
stitched together with great hope, and patch them together into offerings of love for the world. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: We Sing a Love (Tune: Woodlands WOV 109)
We sing a love that sets all people free,
that blows like wind, that burns like scorching flame,
enfolds like earth, springs up like water clear:
come, living love, live in our hearts today.

We sing a love that seeks another’s good,
that longs to serve and not to count the cost,
a love that, yielding, finds itself made new:
come, caring love, live in our hearts today.

We sing a love, unflinching, unafraid
to be itself, despite another’s wrath,
a love that stands alone and undismayed:
come, strengthening love, live in our hearts today.

We sing a love, that, wandering, will not rest
until it finds its way, its home, its source,
through joy and sadness pressing on refreshed:
come, pilgrim love, live in our hearts today.

We sing a burning, fiery, Holy Ghost
that seeks out shades of ancient bitterness,
transfiguring these, as Christ in every heart:
come joyful love, live in our hearts today. © Stainer & Bell (CH4)

THE BLESSING

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 17th Sam; Mon 18th Andreas, Doug.

NOTICES:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Sunday 24th August following Morning Worship.

ON SUNDAY 31 AUGUST our Morning Worship service will be at St James’ Presbyterian Church, cnr Bewdley & Barrington Streets at 10am.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 20th August: Meet 9.30am at carpark opposite Cashmere Club (river side). Fern 332 4725.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12noon in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-long and dress up TODAY 2pm at Beckenham Methodist, Gold coin donation. All Welcome.

ON Wednesday 27th August at 2pm, Caring & Sharing will have the pleasure of being entertained by the Neerlandia Choir. We are endeavouring to contact all congregational members in rest homes and further afield in Christchurch who may like to share in the very special afternoon. However we will need drivers. If you are able to help with this, please contact Irene 332 7306 or email irenegray@xtra.co.nz. As always, everyone is very welcome to join us.

THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS are Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12noon & Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz, or pop in to 7 Wilsons Rd. www.stmartins.org.nz

COURT THEATRE Thursday 25th September: Money to Sue in a NAMED envelope please on or before Sunday 31st August. The tickets are $42 each. Sue 960 7657.

PRE-ELECTION SOCIAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES: Venue: Knox Church Centre, 28 Bealey Ave at 5.30pm. Thursday 21st August: “Gross Inequality Hurts Everyone”
Thursday 28th August: “Every Child Counts”. Thursday 4th September: “Rethinking Crime & Punishment”. Entry free – koha appreciated. All are Welcome.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 8th September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist.

Beckenham Loop Quiz Night Tuesday 23rd September 7.30pm. Book your team in!

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.

Hub Activities for the week 17th – 24th August 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 19 Aug 6.00pm Soup and buns at St Marks followed by a talk by
Patricia and Alan Chapman about their trip to U.K. $5.
Thur 21 Aug 7.30pm Women’s Journeying is at 40c Stourbridge Street.
Dorothy will talk about her time in Namibia.
Sun 24 Aug 2.00pm Music Hall Madness concert with afternoon tea,
raffles & lucky ticket number. Addington School: entrance off Simeon St. $10 Door sales available.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 17 Aug 9am Morning Worship
2pm Sound of Music sing-a-long. All Welcome.
Tue 19 Aug 7.30pm Indoor Bowls. Salvation Army,Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786
Wed 20 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Fern 332 4725
7.30pm Board of Managers’ meeting
Thu 21 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. All welcome. Beverley 332 7786.
5.30pm Social Issues seminar at Knox Centre, Bealey Ave.
Sun 24 Aug 9am Morning Worship

An invitation is extended to everyone to hear the Neerlandia Choir, 2pm Wednesday 27 August at Beckenham Methodist Church. Contact Irene 332 7306 for more information. This is hosted by St Martin’s Caring & Sharing Group.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op. Shilo 338 3943
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thursdays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group. Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 18 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Music group. Anna 331 6252
Wed 20 Aug 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome.
Thurs 21 Aug 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP: (adapted from Seasons of the Spirit)
Voice 1: Some call you God Voice 2: some call you Lord
Voice 3: some call you Father. From many directions we greet you, O God of many names.

1: Some call you prophet 2: some call you liberator 3: some call you healer. From many directions, we greet you, O God of many names.

1: Some call you faithful
2: some call you disturbing
3: some call you compassionate.
From many directions, we greet you, O God of many names.

1, 2 & 3: No matter what we call you, no matter where we meet you along life’s journey, we know our God of many names beckons us,
and calls us by name.
Let us worship together, each part of this community; accompanied by a love too deep for words.

HYMN: God, Whose Love is Reigning (Tune: Praise My Soul WOV 68)
God, whose love is reigning o’er us, source of all, the ending true;
hear the universal chorus raised in joyful praise to you:
alleluia, alleluia, worship ancient, worship new.

Word of God from nature bringing springtime green and autumn gold;
mountain streams like children singing, ocean waves like thunder bold:
alleluia, alleluia, as creation’s tale is told.

Holy God of ancient glory, choosing man and woman too;
Abram’s faith and Sarah’s story formed a people bound to you.
Alleluia, alleluia, to your cove-nant keep us true.

Cove-nant, new again in Jesus, Star-child born to set us free;
sent to heal us, sent to teach us how love’s children we might be.
Alleluia, alleluia, risen Christ, our Saviour he!

Lift we then our human voices in the songs that faith would bring;
live we then in human choices lives that, like our music, sing:
alleluia, alleluia, joined in love our praises ring! © W.B. Grove (UMH)

OPENING PRAYERS

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Cynthia Cross

CHILDREN’S SONG: My God is so Big
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)
The mountains are his,
the valleys are his,
the stars are His handiwork too.
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)

My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)
He made the trees
he made the seas
he made the elephants too.
My God is so big, so strong and so mighty
there’s nothing my God cannot do. (clap, clap)

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: Responsive Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22 (on screen only)
Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28 Bill Lloyd

Looking Back as told by one of Joseph’s Brothers
~ Gwendoline Cleland
REFLECTION: Broken Relationships

HYMN: Help us Accept Each Other (Tune: Thornbury WOV 389)
Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us;
teach us as sister, brother, each person to embrace.
Be present, Lord, among us, and bring us to believe
we are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live.

Teach us, O Lord, your lessons, as in our daily life
we struggle to be human and search for hope and faith.
Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for some,
to love them as we find them, or as they may be come.

Let your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved
in living situations to do the truth in love;
to practice your acceptance, until we know by heart
the table of forgiveness and laughter’s healing art.

Lord, for today’s encounters with all who are in need,
who hunger for acceptance, for righteousness and bread,
we need new eyes for seeing, new hands for holding on:
renew us with your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one. © Hope Publishing (UMH)

THE OFFERING: God of endings and new beginnings, we encounter you amidst a broken world. You invite us into these spaces of brokenness – into these cracks, through which the light shines. Thank you for the gift of your presence, even through the difficulty of the unknown and uncomfortable. Now, O God, we bring offerings of money and food, along with gifts of self and service, to be blessed
that we may serve you in Jesus’ name. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN: We Are Called to Tell the Story (Tune: Regent Square WOV 84) We are called to tell the story,
passing words of life along,
then to blend our voice with others,
as we sing the sacred song.
Christ be known in all our singing,
filling all with songs of love.

We are called to teach the rhythm
of the dance that never ends,
then to move within the circle,
hand in hand with strangers, friends.
Christ be known in all our dancing,
touching all with hands of love.

We are called to set the table,
blessing bread as Jesus blessed,
then to come with thirst and hunger,
needing care like all the rest,
Christ be known in all our sharing,
feeding all with signs of love.

May the One whose love is broader
than the measure of all space
give us words to sing the story,
move among us in this place.
Christ be known in all our living,
filling all with gifts of love. © Ruth Duck (CH4)

THE BLESSING

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 10th Irene; Tue 12th Kathryn; Wed 13th Catherine; Thu 14th Thomas.

NOTICES:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR SUNDAY SERVICE IS NOW AT 9AM (except for 31 August)

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Sunday 24th August following Morning Worship. Copies of the Annual Reports are available today.

COPY IS REQUIRED NOW for the next “Messenger” issue. Deadline THIS FRIDAY 15th August. Anneke 328 7459. Email to: anneke.howie@gmail.com.

ON SUNDAY 31 AUGUST our Morning Worship service will be at St James’ Presbyterian Church, cnr Bewdley & Barrington Streets at 10am.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 13th August: Meet 9.30am at Beach Cafe, 16 Beach Rd, North New Brighton for a walk along Waimairi Beach. Both the beach and cafe are dog friendly. Coffee at Beach Cafe. Rob 384 4320.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12noon in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-long and dress up on Sunday 17th August 2pm at Beckenham Methodist, who invite us to join them for a fun afternoon. Entry by gold coin donation to boost church funds. All Welcome.

THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS are Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12noon & Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz, or pop in to 7 Wilsons Rd. www.stmartins.org.nz

COURT THEATRE Thursday 25th September: Money to Sue in a NAMED envelope please on or before Sunday 31st August. The tickets are $42 each. Sue 960 7657.

PRE-ELECTION SOCIAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES

Venue: Knox Church Centre, 28 Bealey Ave at 5.30pm
Thursday 21st August: “Gross Inequality Hurts Everyone”
Thursday 28th August: “Every Child Counts”
Thursday 4th September: “Rethinking Crime & Punishment”
Entry free – koha appreciated. All are Welcome.
For further information, please see the poster or talk to John England.

APW meets this Wednesday 9.45am at St James’. Dan Spragg will be speaking about his training as a Presbyterian intern. Allison 332 0554.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 8th September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist.

Are you interested in gardening or cooking? Well, this will appeal to you. St Martins Primary School is running a project ‘From the Garden to the Table’. They are wanting people to share their skills with the children. This project is run each Tuesday in two groups.
Group 1 begin at 9am in the garden (1/2 to ¾ hr) – if wet an indoor programme is held. Then through to the kitchen until 11.30am where you assist them with cooking.
Group 2 begin the garden at 10.45am until 11.30am then into the kitchen in the afternoon 1.15-3.00pm.
The idea is to relate what is grown in the garden to cooking in the kitchen, even in winter. You might like to assist with gardening only, or cooking only, or you might like to follow through. For more information, contact Lyndsey 388 1264.

MESSAGE FROM SCIRT: From 11th August, Norwood Street will be closed to through traffic between Fisher Ave & Sandwich Rd for three weeks.

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.

Hub Activities for the week 10th – 17th August 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Mon 11 Aug 7.00pm Craft Group
7.00pm Men’s Muster
Wed 13 Aug 9.45am A.P.W.

Leprosy Mission: You still have time to donate to the Mission and be part of the Government 1 : 5 scheme. Envelopes are on the table in the foyer.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 10 Aug 9am Morning Worship (note time)
Tue 12 Aug 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Salvation Army, Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786.
Wed 13 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Meet at Beach Cafe, 16 Beach Rd
for a walk along Waimairi Beach. Dog friendly. Coffee at Beach
Cafe. Rob 384 4320.
Thu 14 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 17 Aug 9am Morning Worship.
2pm Sound of Music Sing-a-long. Gold coin entry. All Welcome.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op. Shilo 338 3943
10.00 am Craft Group. Linda 322 4437
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thursdays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group. Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 11 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Muisc group. Anna 331 6252
Wed 13 Aug 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome
Thurs 14 Aug 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 3rd AUGUST 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR SUNDAY SERVICE RETURNS TO 9AM FROM NEXT WEEK.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Sunday 24th August following Morning Worship. Copies of the Annual Reports will be available next Sunday.

Chris is looking for three people to do a very small task in next Sunday’s service. Please speak to her if you would like to be involved.

COPY IS REQUIRED NOW for the next “Messenger” issue. Deadline Friday 15th August. Anneke 328 7459. Email to: anneke.howie@gmail.com.

A NEW PARISH PHONE LIST IS NOW AVAILABLE – if you are not on e-mail, and would like a copy, please contact the Office.

ON SUNDAY 31 AUGUST our Morning Worship service will be at St James’ Presbyterian Church, cnr Bewdley & Barrington Streets at 10am.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 6th August: Meet 9.30am at corner of Armstrong Ave & Riverlaw Tce. Another hilly walk! Coffee at Fava. June 332 8874.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12noon in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

MEN’S GROUP: Thursday 7th August at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd 6pm for a shared tea. Homi Dalal from Dynamic (a colleague of Warren’s) will be talking about the Parsi Zoroastian religion – a fascinating, ancient and very minor religion in India. He will also talk about his family background. Contact Tony 332 0554 for more information.

SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-long and dress up on Sunday 17th August 2pm at Beckenham Methodist, who invite us to join them for a fun afternoon. Entry by gold coin donation to boost church funds. All Welcome.

THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS are Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12noon & Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz, or pop in to 7 Wilsons Rd. www.stmartins.org.nz

COURT THEATRE presents Roger Hall’s “You Can Always Hand Them Back” Thursday 25th September 6.30pm. Tickets $42. Sign the list if you are interested; payment required by the end of August. Queries to Sue 960 7657.

RISINGHOLME SINGERS’ CONCERT: concert version of Pirates of Penzance TODAY 3pm at the Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre. $12 at the door.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 8th September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist.

Are you interested in gardening or cooking? Well, this will appeal to you. St Martins Primary School is running a project ‘From the Garden to the Table’. They are wanting people to share their skills with the children. This project is run each Tuesday in two groups.
Group 1 begin at 9am in the garden (1/2 to ¾ hr) – if wet an indoor programme is held. Then through to the kitchen until 11.30am where you assist them with cooking.
Group 2 begin the garden at 10.45am until 11.30am then into the kitchen in the afternoon 1.15-3.00pm.
The idea is to relate what is grown in the garden to cooking in the kitchen, even in winter. You might like to assist with gardening only, or cooking only, or you might like to follow through. For more information, contact Lyndsey 388 1264.

AEOLIAN CHOIR CONCERT Saturday 9th August 4pm at St Anne’s Church, 7 Wilsons Rd. Tickets $10 (includes refreshments). All welcome. Judy 981 3720.

PRE-ELECTION SOCIAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES

Venue: Knox Church Centre, 28 Bealey Ave at 5.30pm

Thursday 21st August: “Gross Inequality Hurts Everyone”

Thursday 28th August: “Every Child Counts”

Thursday 4th September: “Rethinking Crime & Punishment”

Entry free – koha appreciated. All are Welcome.

For further information, please see the poster or talk to John England.

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.
THE FIFTH CHRISTCHURCH GIRLS’ BRIGADE 50 YEARS 11th – 12th October. Phone Dianne Claughton 332 2889 for more information.
Do you need any help with little fix-it jobs around your home or garden? Phone the Office 332 6192 for assistance.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 3rd Meg.

Hub Activities for the week 3rd – 10th August 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 5 Aug 9.30am Little Kids music
Fri 8 Aug 4.30pm Friday Kids

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 3 Aug 10am Combined Communion Service with Beckenham Methodist
3pm Risingholme Singers present “Pirates of Penzance”
concert version at Heaton Intermediate
Tue 5 Aug 7.30pm Indoor Bowls. Salvation Army. Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786.
Wed 6 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Contact June 332 8874 for details.
Thu 7 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. Beverley 332 7786.
6pm Men’s Group @ Merchiston,75 St Martins Rd. Tony 332 0554.
Sun 10 Aug 9am Morning Worship (please note new time)

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op. Shilo 338 3943
9.30 am U3A. Pauline 332 0453
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thursdays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
7.00 pm Beading Guild. Gayle 322 6073
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group. Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 4 Aug 1.45pm Cashmere Garden Club
Wed 6 Aug 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome
Thurs 7 Aug 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 27th JULY 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

ANNUAL REPORTS ARE NOW DUE: Deadline is this Thursday 31st July 9am. Please email them to Anna immediately. Thank you to those who have already done so.

**OUR SUNDAY SERVICE IS AT 10AM UNTIL THE 3rd AUGUST**

A NEW PARISH PHONE LIST IS NOW AVAILABLE – if you are not on e-mail, and would like a copy, please contact the Office.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session TOMORROW 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 30th July: Meet 9.30am at Blighs Rd end of Condell Ave, Papanui. Coffee at McCafe Merivale. June 332 8874.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12noon in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

MEN’S GROUP: Thursday 7th August at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd 6pm for a shared tea. Homi Dalal from Dynamic (a colleague of Warren’s) will be talking about the Parsi Zoroastian religion – a fascinating, ancient and very minor religion in India. He will also talk about his family background. Contact Tony 332 0554 for more information.

SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-long and dress up on Sunday 17th August 2pm at Beckenham Methodist, who invite us to join them for a fun afternoon. Entry by gold coin donation to boost church funds. All Welcome.

THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS are Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12noon & Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz, or pop in to 7 Wilsons Rd. www.stmartins.org.nz

COURT THEATRE presents Roger Hall’s “You Can Always Hand Them Back” Thursday 25th September 6.30pm. Tickets $42. Sign the list if you are interested; payment required by the end of August. Queries to Sue 960 7657.

THE FIFTH CHRISTCHURCH GIRLS’ BRIGADE celebrates 50 years in 2014 with a dinner at the Cashmere Club on Saturday 11th October and a Garden Party at Merchiston on Sunday 12th October in the afternoon. Spread the word! Further details will be available next month.

RISINGHOLME SINGERS’ CONCERT: A concert version of Pirates of Penzance with limited movement but lots of fun and laughs will be given on Sunday 3 August at the Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, commencing at 3pm. Tickets – $12 at the door or $10 from John Shanks.

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 28th Wayne; Tue 29th Sylvia; Wed 30th Faye, Drew.

PRE-ELECTION SOCIAL ISSUES SEMINAR SERIES

Venue: Knox Church Centre, 28 Bealey Ave
Time: 5.30pm

Thursday 21st August
“Gross Inequality Hurts Everyone”

Thursday 28th August
“Every Child Counts”

Thursday 4th September
“Rethinking Crime & Punishment”

Entry free – koha appreciated.

All are Welcome.

For further information, please see the poster or talk to John England.

Hub Activities for the week 27th July- 3rd August 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church

A.G.M. will be held after our service on 24th August followed by Morning Tea (not lunch as advised last week) All Annual Reports are to be with Dorothy by 5th August.

Pre-school Music and Friday Kids are back in full swing again ready for the new term.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 27th July 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist
Mon 28th July 1pm Footcare Clinic. Judith 332 1577.
Tue 29th July 7.30pm Indoor Bowls. Salvation Army Hall, Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786.
Wed 30th July 9.30am Walking Group. Contact June 332 8874 for this week’s destination.
Thu 31st July 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 3rd Aug 10am Combined Communion Service with Beckenham Methodist.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op. Shilo 338 3943
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing in hall. David 322 7954
Thursdays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls.Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group. Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Sun 27 July 11.30am Healing Service
5.30pm Sunday Night Lights
Mon 28 July 2.00pm Foot Clinic} – phone office for appointments
Tues 29 July 9.30am Foot Clinic}
Wed 30 July 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
1.30pm CREST (Cashmere Residents) meeting
Thurs 31 July 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive
Friday 1 Aug 7.30pm Friday Flicks: “Genevieve” (1953)

Music Through the Ages Pt 1

A hymn is the praise of God with song; a song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice.
(Thomas Aquinas 13th Century)

WELCOME AND NOTICES ~ Session Report

CALL TO WORSHIP:
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness;
come before his presence with thanksgiving.
Know ye that the Lord, he is God;
it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise;
be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the Lord is good;
his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth to all generations. (Based on Ps 100)

HYMN: All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
alleluia, alleluia;
O burning sun with golden beam,
and silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfolds God’s blessings on our way,
alleluia, alleluia;
All flowers and fruits that in you grow,
let them his glory also show:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless,
and worship God in humbleness,
alleluia, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
(Paraphrase of The Canticle of the Sun by Francis of Assisi, 1225)

OPENING PRAYERS

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

COMMENTARY~ From earliest times…

RESPONSIVE READING: Canticle of the Holy Trinity led by Lyn Steele
We praise you, O God.
We acclaim you as Lord;
All creation worships you, Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise;
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

The glorious company of the apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you:
Father, of majesty unbounded,
Your glorious, true and only Son,
and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

You, Christ, are the King of glory,
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you became incarnate to set us free
you humbly accepted the Virgin’s womb.
You overcame the sting of death,
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting. (4th / 5th Century)

COMMENTARY ~ To the monastries and Gregorian Chant…
Music ~ a Gregorian Chant

COMMENTARY ~ And then came The Reformation…

HYMN: A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our faithful helper in all need,
no matter what may happen.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth he has no equal.

With our own might is nothing done;
we’d soon be lost, rejected.
But for us fights the very one
whom God himself elected.
And who may this be? may be?
Christ Jesus is he.
He is our great Lord,
there is no other God;
and he has won the battle. (Martin Luther, Words and Music, 1529)

INTRODUCTION to The Call

Come My Way, My Truth, My Life (spoken) Deborah Fitchett
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath;
such a truth as ends all strife,
such a life as conquers death.

Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast;
such a feast as mends in length,
such a strength as makes a guest.

Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move;
such a love as none can part,
such a heart as joys in love. (George Herbert, 1633)

OFFERING: Ye Gates Lift up Your Heads sung as offering brought forward.

HYMN: Ye Gates Lift Up Your Heads
Ye gates, lift up your heads on high;
ye doors that last for aye,
be lifted up, that so the King
of glory enter may.
But who of glory is the King?
The mighty Lord is this;
ev’n that same Lord that great in might
and strong in battle is. (Repeat the last two lines)

Ye gates, lift up your heads; ye doors,
doors that do last for aye,
be lifted up, that so the King
of glory enter may.
But who is he that is the King,
the King of glory? who is this?
The Lord of hosts, and none but he,
the King of glory is. (Repeat the last two lines)
Alleluia! alleluia!
alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!
Amen, amen, amen. (Scottish Psalter 1650)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

COMMENTARY ~ The father of English hymn writing…

HYMN: Jesus Shall Reign
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
does its successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.

People and realms of every tongue
declare his love in sweetest song;
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.

Blessings abound where Jesus reigns:
the prisoners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blest.

Let every creature rise and bring
the highest honours to our King;
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud Amen. (Isaac Watts 1719)

COMMENTARY ~ The Wesleys…

HYMN: O For a Thousand Tongues
O for a thousand tongues, to sing
my great Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of our God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!

Jesus! the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
‘tis music in the sinner’s ears,
‘tis life, and health, and peace.

He speaks, and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.

My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honours of your name. (Charles Wesley 1739)

THE BLESSING

THE DOXOLOGY: Old 100th ~ unaccompanied
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him, all creatures here below;
praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. (Thomas Ken 1674)

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 20th JULY 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service. Thank you at all who have supported the Cake Stall.

ANNUAL REPORTS ARE NOW DUE: Please ensure Anna has received these by Thursday 31st July at the very latest.

**OUR SUNDAY SERVICE IS AT 10AM UNTIL THE 3rd AUGUST**

FIRESIDE meets this Tuesday 22nd July 7.30pm at Joan S’s home. If you are willing and able to bring a photo of yourself at less than 3 years of age please do; if not, come anyway – all are welcome. Contact Joan 338 8700 or Margaret 366 8936 for details.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 23rd July: Meet 9.30am at Blighs Rd end of Condell Ave, Papanui. Coffee at McCafe Merivale. June 332 8874.

CARING & SHARING meets on Wednesday 23rd July 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. Mele will be our guest speaker. All are welcome. Irene 332 7306.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Thursdays 10am – 12noon in the lounge at Beckenham Methodist. $3 per session. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.

SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-a-long and dress up on Sunday 17th August 2pm at Beckenham Methodist, who invite us to join them for a fun afternoon. Entry by gold coin donation to boost church funds. All Welcome.

THE PARISH OFFICE HOURS are Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12noon & Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz, or pop in to 7 Wilsons Rd. www.stmartins.org.nz

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 28th July 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist.

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.

COURT THEATRE presents Roger Hall’s “You Can Always Hand Them Back” Thursday 25th September 6.30pm. Tickets $42. Sign the list if you are interested; payment required by the end of August. Queries to Sue 960 7657.

THE FIFTH CHRISTCHURCH GIRLS’ BRIGADE celebrates 50 years in 2014 with a dinner at the Cashmere Club on Saturday 11th October and a Garden Party at Merchiston on Sunday 12th October in the afternoon. Spread the word! Further details will be available next month.

RISINGHOLME SINGERS’ CONCERT: A concert version of Pirates of Penzance with limited movement but lots of fun and laughs will be given on Sunday 3 August at the Heaton Intermediate School Performing Arts Centre, commencing at 3pm. Tickets – $12 at the door or $10 from John Shanks.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Thu 24th Aubrey; Sat 26th Rachael.

Hub Activities for the week 13th – 20th July 2014

St James Presbyterian Church
Sun 20 July 11am “Lateshift” and “Pastime” barbershop recital.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 20 July 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist. Cake Stall.
Tue 22 July 7.30pm Fireside Women’s Group at 2 Pentonville Cl. Margaret 366 8936. 7..30pm Indoor Bowls. Salvation Army Hall ,Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786
Wed 23 July 9.30am Walking Group. Meet Blighs Rd end of Condell Ave. Coffee at McCafe in Merivale. Contact June 332 8874.
2pm Caring & Sharing. All welcome. Irene 332 7306.
Thu 24 July 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. Everyone welcome. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 27 July 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op. Shilo 338 3943
10.00 am Craft Group. Linda 322 4437
1.00 pm West Spreydon Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
7.30 pm Parish Council meets
Thursdays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
5.00 pm Messy Church in hall
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group. Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Wed 23 July 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome
Thurs 24 July 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive
Sun 27 July 11.30am Healing Service
5.30pm Sunday Night Lights
Mon 28 July 2.00pm Foot Clinic} – phone office for appointments
Tues 29th July 9.30am Foot Clinic}