ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 13th 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: Please ensure Anna has received these by Thursday 31st July.

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 16th July: Meet 9.30am in Somerfield St, near Strickland Street. Coffee at Savoire. Sonya 339 7038.

SESSION meets on Wednesday 16th July at 7.30pm.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS will not be meeting 17th July. Beverley 332 7786.

DON’T FORGET THE CAKE STALL after church next Sunday 20th July – any contributions gratefully received.

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

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.

KNITTING GROUP AT BECKENHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL 71 Sandwich Rd
Wednesdays 12.30 – 1.30pm commencing 30th July until 17th September

WANTED! 3 people to work with three members of Crafty Crafters to teach a group of children to cast on/cast off and to complete a beanie (these children are part of the group from last year).
More double knitting wool would also be very useful. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 or Lyndsey 388 1264 if you are able to help.

ST MARTINS PRIMARY SCHOOL Albert Terrace
SCHOOL PROJECT: From the Garden to the Table
Each Tuesday 9am – 3pm in two groups, commencing 29th July and running until the 16th September.

The Mission Resource Team is looking for 2-3 people to assist in the garden or the kitchen, or both. A roster is available. Please see Lyndsey McKay for more information or to volunteer.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Fri 18th Peggy, Fiona.

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

St James Presbyterian Church
Mon 14 July 7.00pm Craft Group in church lounge to make cards or bring your own crafts.
7.00pm Men’s Muster meet in hall lounge
Thur 17 July Women’s Journeying Winter meal, Barbara & Alan’s, 6b Vernon Tce.
Sun 20 July Alan and Ken are going to compete in the Pan Pacific
Barbershop Competitions in Wellington in August and
their two quartets “Lateshift” and “Pastime” will
perform for the congregation after worship on the
20th July as a practice run. Please invite your family
and friends to come and hear them at 11am on the 20th

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 13 June 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist
Tue 15 June 7.30pm Indoor Bowls. Salvation Army Hall, Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786.
Wed 16 June 9.30am Walking Group. Contact June 332 8874 for destination.
7.30pm Session Meeting.
Thu 17 June NO Crafty Crafters this week.
Sun 20 June 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist & Cake Stall.

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
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op in halls – contact 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. 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth programme. Matt 027 389 0000
Saturdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm Ballet Group in lounge contact Suzie 338 1017
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Wed 16 July 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
12noon Cashmere APW AGM
Thurs 17 July 10.30am Prayer Group at 1 Dalefield Drive

CALL TO WORSHIP (Matthew 11.28-33 ~ The Message) From the back

HYMN: Sing Your Praise to God Eternal(Tune: Hyfrydol WOV148 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

WELCOME AND NOTICES

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

CHILDREN’S SONG: Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me, this I know,
and the Bible tells me so;
little ones to him belong,
in his love we shall be strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me,
yes, Jesus loves me,
yes, Jesus loves me,
the Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, ‘Let them come to me.’

Jesus loves me this I know
though my hair is white as snow
though my sight is growing dim
still he bids me trust in him.

Though my steps are oh so slow
with my hand in his I’ll go
on through life come what may
He’ll be there to lead the way.

Jesus loves me still today,
walking with me on my way,
wanting as a friend to give
light and love to all who live. (author unknown)

READINGS: Alternative Psalm for the day Ps 145: 8-14 Rob Meier
Matthew 11: 16-19; 25-30 Barbara Meier

SERMON

A TIME OF QUIET

THE OFFERING
Generous and giving God, we give thanks for the many blessings and answered prayers we have received, and we respond with humble gratitude. As we reach out beyond ourselves, may what we have to share be blessings and answered prayer for someone else.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

INVITATION TO COMMUNION & THE PEACE

COMMUNION HYMN (Tune: )
O changeless Christ, for ever new,
who walked our earthly ways,
still draw our hearts as once you drew
the hearts of other days.

As once you spoke by plain and hill
or taught by shore and sea,
so be today our teacher still,
O Christ of Galilee.

As wind and storm their master heard
and his command fulfilled,
may troubled hearts receive your word,
the tempest-tossed be stilled.

And as of old to all who prayed
your healing hand was shown,
so be your touch upon us laid,
unseen but not unknown.

In broken bread, in wine outpoured,
your new and living way
proclaim to us, O risen Lord, O Christ of this our day. © Hope Publishing (VU)

A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
May the Spirit of Christ be with you,
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift our hearts to God.
Let us give thanks to God who is Wisdom and Love.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
God of light… join our voices in praise:
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 the name of our God.
Hosanna in the highest….

COMMUNION
Communion this morning will be served Anglican style,
from two stations.
You are invited to come in a continuous line
to receive the bread and wine.
Starting with the two main blocks, please come via the side aisles
returning to your seat via the centre aisle. Then the outer sections.
Please don’t feel rushed. Take the time you need.
We will come to people who need to be served where they are.

PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION
Life-giving God,
we give you thanks for the gift of our Saviour’s presence
in the simplicity and splendour of this holy meal.
Unite us with all who are fed by the life of Christ
that we may faithfully proclaim the Good News of your love
and that your church may be a rainbow of hope
in an uncertain world; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen

HYMN: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The supper is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of this service in all who believe.
The seed of Christ’s teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, God’s love shall unite us
to work for the kingdom and answer its call.

With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living,
the tasks of our everyday life we will face.
Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring,
embracing God’s children of each tribe and race.
With your feast you feed us, with your light now lead us;
unite us one in this life that we share.
Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving
give honour to Christ and the name that we bear.
© World Library Publications (VU)

THE BLESSING

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 6th JULY 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 9th July: Meet 9.30am at corner Cashmere & Worsleys Rds. Coffee probably at Silverbacks. Joan 338 8700.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS will not be meeting 10th or 17th July. Beverley 332 7786.

ADVANCE NOTICE: There will be a Cake Stall after church on 20th July – any contributions gratefully received.

APW meets on Wednesday 9th July 9.45am At St James’ Presbyterian Church. Aaron Coull will be speaking about his experience as a heart transplant survivor. There will be a Sales Table. All welcome. Allison 332 0554.

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 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.

DO YOU HAVE ANY LITTLE FIX-IT JOBS that need attention around your home/garden? Contact the Office – we have people who can help.

THIS WEEK’S HUB REPORT is displayed in the wall in the Lounge.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Tue 8th Adam.

KNITTING GROUP AT BECKENHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL 71 Sandwich Rd
Wednesdays 12.30 – 1.30pm commencing 30th July until 17th September

WANTED! 3 people to work with three members of Crafty Crafters to teach a group of children to cast on/cast off and to complete a beanie (these children are part of the group from last year).
More double knitting wool would also be very useful. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 or Lyndsey 388 1264 if you are able to help.

ST MARTINS PRIMARY SCHOOL Albert Terrace
SCHOOL PROJECT: From the Garden to the Table
Each Tuesday 9am – 3pm in two groups, commencing 29th July and running until the 16th September.

The Mission Resource Team is looking for 2-3 people to assist in the garden or the kitchen, or both. A roster is available. Please see Lyndsey McKay for more information or to volunteer.

Hub Activities for the week 6th – 13th July 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tue 8 July Little Kids Music
Wed 9 July Christchurch APW meet at 9.45 a.m.
Fri 11 July Friday Kids
Sun 24 Aug A.G.M. Please have all annual reports to Dorothy before 5th August

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, 83 Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 6 July 10am Combined Communion Service with Beckenham
Tue 8 July 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Salvation Army Hall, Southampton St.Bruce 332 7786
Wed 9 July 9.30am Walking Group. Meet cnr Cashmere & Worsleys Rds
Coffee at Silverbacks. Joan 338 8700.
Thu 10 July NO Crafty Crafters this week
Sun 13 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
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
Wed 9 July 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon.
All Welcome

A WINTER POEM (Pauline Cartwright) From the Back

HYMN: God Whose Love is Everywhere
God whose love is everywhere
made our earth and all things fair,
ever keeps them in his care;
praise the God of love!
He who hung the stars in space
holds the spinning world in place;
praise the God of love!

Come with thankfulness to sing
of the gifts the seasons bring,
summer, winter, autumn, spring;
praise the God of love!
He who gave us breath and birth
gives us all the fruitful earth;
praise the God of love!

See the sign of love appear,
flame of glory, bright and clear,
light for all the world is here;
praise the God of love!
Gloom and darkness, get you gone!
Christ the Light of life has shone;
praise the God of love! © Hope Publishing (HFTC)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER

WELCOME AND NOTICES

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Alice Shanks

CHILDREN’S SONG: Praise the Lord our God (Tune: Kum Ba Yah)
Praise the Lord our God, praise the Lord;
Praise him from the heights, praise the Lord;
Praise him, angel throngs, praise the lord –
Praise God, all you folk!

Praise him, sun and moon, all the stars;
Praise him, sky and clouds, wind and rain;
Let them praise his name, works of God –
All creation, praise the Lord!

Praise him, ice and snow, mountain steep;
Praise him, fruitful trees, kauri tall;
Sheep and cattle herds, birds that fly-
All creatures, praise the Lord! (Based on Ps 148 Richard Bewes)

READINGS: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 – For Everything a Season Beverley &
John 1: 1-9 – God’s light shines in the darkness Bruce Hudson

HYMN: Throughout this Winter Season (Tune: Tyrolese WOV 176)
Throughout this winter season,
in nature’s mid-year womb,
Christ grant you life and laughter
to lighten frosty gloom –
to lift our flagging spirits
beyond these short-lived days
to Advent and each coming
which fills our lives with praise.

You come as puddles crackle
beneath the children’s feet:
you come in leafless branches
outlined against the sleet:
you come when lives diminish
as smog envelopes all:
you come as snow which blankets
earth’s grime beneath its fall.

You come as fire and candle
and all that warms the heart:
you come in party feasting,
in music, dance and art:
you come in ancient stories
of years that are no more:
you come as liberation
and power for all the poor. © Bill Wallace (STC)

REFLECTION

A TIME OF QUIET

HYMN: Our Life Has its Seasons
Our life has its seasons, and God has the reasons
why spring follows winter, and new leaves grow,
for there’s a connection with our resurrection
that flowers will bud after frost and snow,
so there’s never a time to stop believing
there’s never a time for hope to die,
there’s never a time to stop loving,
these three things go on.

There’s a time to be planting,
a time to be plucking,
a time to be laughing,
a time to weep,
a time to be building,
a time to be breaking,
a time to be waking,
a time to sleep,
but there’s never a time…

There’s a time to be hurting
a time to be healing,
a time to be saving,
a time to spend,
a time to be grieving,
a time to be dancing,
a time for beginning,
a time to end,
but there’s never a time… © Shirley Murray (AA)

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

THE OFFERING
God we bring this offering of money and goods, and lay them alongside the offering of ourselves: our lives and our gifts and talents. Bless them and us, as together we serve you in this place, and in the communities we are part of, in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: In the Bulb There is a Flower
In the bulb there is a flower,
in the seed, an apple tree;
In cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody,
there’s a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning,
in our time, infinity;
In our doubt there is believing;
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see. © Natalie Sleeth (VU)

THE BLESSING

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 29th JUNE 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

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

MEN’S GROUP Thursday 3rd July 6pm at Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd. Come along and participate in a shared meal and have the opportunity to hear Rob Meier speak of his most recent overseas volunteer work. Tony 332 0554.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 2nd July: Meet 9.30am at corner Cashmere & Worsleys Rds. Coffee probably at Silverbacks. Joan 338 8700.

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

BACON FUNDRAISER: $8 per pack. This is an excellent fundraiser as we receive $4 for every pack sold. Today is your last chance to place an order. Delivered second week of July (TBC). Joan 337 1648.

THERE IS A NEW ROSTER AVAILABLE TODAY – please check to see if there is one for you.

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 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

ADVANCE NOTICE: There will be a Cake Stall after church on 20th July – any contributions gratefully received.

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.
WANTED – Does anyone have or know of a washing machine that is surplus to requirements? Phone Carol 365 3818 weekends or after 7pm weeknights if you can help.

Hub Activities for the week 29th June – 6th July 2014

St James Presbyterian Church
Tue 1 July Little Kids Music
Fri 4 July Friday Kids

July 13 and August 10
INVITATION TO CAFE CHURCH: SHEFFIELD
There has been an invite extended to the folk at St James to a Sunday Cafe with the congregation at Sheffield. Something different for a church service.
We hold Café Hope every second Sunday of each month at the Presbyterian St James Sunday school building adjacent to the Church on Wrights Road which runs parallel to the Main West Road. The service starts at 10.00 a.m. and is supposed to last 1 hour but tentatively goes on to 11.30 a.m. If you are keen to go please let Gaynor know and can arrange to car pool. For more details you can Contact Keith Taege Hm 033183792 or cell 0276768888.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 29 June 10am Midwinter Celebration & Lunch
Tue 1 July 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Salvation Army, Southampton St. Bruce 332 7786.
Wed 2 July 9.30am Walking Group. Please contact June 332 8874 for destination.
Thu 3 July 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. New faces always welcome. Beverley 332 7786.
6pm Men’s Group @ Merchiston, 75 St Martins Rd. Tony 332 0554.
Sun 6 July 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 in hall. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op in halls – 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 in lounge contact 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
Sun 29 June 11.30am Healing Service
Wed 2 July 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome.

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 22nd JUNE 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

**FROM NOW UNTIL 3 AUGUST THE SERVICE IS AT 10AM**

MIDWINTER SERVICE 10am Next Sunday 29th June: Come dressed for midwinter with your hats, gloves and scarves.

PARISH MIDWINTER LUNCHEON NEXT Sunday 29th June 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Cashmere Club. TODAY is your very last chance to sign up if you wish to attend. Cost $24.50 per person, payable on the day to the Club. Allison 332 0554.

FIRESIDE: Tuesday 24th June 7.30pm at Lesley’s home 66 Corson Ave. Lesley has walnuts to shell and bag to sell for church funds. Aprons recommended, and a nutcracker and small vegetable knife would be helpful. Enquiries to Lesley 332 3773 or for more information about what Fireside is all about contact Margaret 366 8936.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 25th June: Meet 9.30am in Domain Tce beside Spreydon Domain. Coffee at Oderings. June 332 8874.

CARING & SHARING or Awesome Antiques or PJ’s (Precious Jewels) will be meeting on Wednesday 25th June 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. All are welcome. Irene 332 7306.

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

BACON FUNDRAISER: $8 per pack. Order by next Sunday 29th June. Delivered second week of July (TBC). Joan 337 1648.

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 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.
WANTED – Does anyone have or know of a washing machine that is surplus to requirements? Phone Carol 365 3818 weekends or after 7pm weeknights if you can help.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 23rd Betty; Thu 26th Christine; Fri 27th Gwendoline (80).

Hub Activities for the week 22nd – 29th June 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tue 24 June Little Kids Music
7.30pm Parish Council meets in the hall lounge.
Wed 25 June 4-5.30pm Meet with the Presbytery Commission in the church
Fri 27 June Friday Kids

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 22 June 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist
Tue 24 June 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Salvation Army Hall, Southampton St.
Bruce 332 7786.
7.30pm Fireside Women’s Group. Margaret 366 8936.
Wed 25 June 9.30am Walking Group. June 332 8874.
2pm Caring & Sharing. Everyone welcome. Irene 3327306
Thu 26 June 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 29 June 10am Combined Midwinter Celebration followed by lunch.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi in lounge. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls in hall. Pat 353 0265
Tuesdays: 10.00 am mainly music @ Hoon Hay. Eleanor 960 4824
Wednesdays: 8.00 – 11.00am Vege Co-op in halls. 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 in lounge. Brian 338 6228
6.30pm Christchurch South Parents Centre. Vivien 337 2825
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls in hall. Pat 353 0265
Fridays: 7.00 pm LIFT – Youth program in lounge. 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 25 June 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome
Thurs 26 June 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive
Fri 27 June 7.00pm Friday Flicks – Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont
Sun 29 June 11.30am Healing Service

CALL TO WORSHIP:
O come, let us worship and bow down,
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker!

For he is our God
and we the people of his pasture
and the sheep of his hand.

HYMN: O Laughing Light (Tune: Christe Sanctorum WOV2)
O laughing Light, O first-born of creation,
Radiance of glory, light from light begotten,
God self-revealing, holy, bright and blessed:
You shine upon us.

Day’s light is fleeting, yours is light eternal;
We look to you, our light within the shadow.
We sing to you, Creator, Christ, and Spirit.
You shine before us.

Light of the world, O Jesus Christ, we bless you.
Giver of life and Child of God, we praise you.
Hear as the universe proclaims your glory!
You shine among us. © Sylvia G. Dunstan (CH4)

PRAYERS OF ADORATION, CONFESSION & SUPPLICATION

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Gillian Cree
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CHILDREN’S SONG: Hello Everybody!
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READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE: Ken & Peggy Cree
Genesis 1: 1-4; 26-27

Psalm 8 (Responsive)
O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established;
What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God,

And crowned them with glory and honour. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands
You have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.

O Lord, our Sovereign,
How majestic is your name in all the earth!

2 Corinthians 13: 11-13

Matthew 28: 16-20

SERMON: Rev. Dr John McKean

HYMN: O Thou who Camest from Above (Tune: Wilton WOV486i)
O thou who camest from above
The pure celestial fire to impart,
Kindle a flame of sacred love
On the mean altar of my heart.

There let if for thy glory burn
With inextinguishable blaze
And trembling to its source return,
In humble prayer and fervent praise.

Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire
To work, and speak, and think for thee;
Still let me guard the holy fire,
And still stir up thy gift in me,

Ready for all thy perfect will,
My acts of faith and love repeat,
Till death thy endless mercies seal,
And make the sacrifice complete.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE PEACE

THE OFFERING:
Father, Son and Spirit Holy
We give you thanks and praise
and dedicate to you
our thoughts, our words
our gifts, our deeds.
The working of our hands
the thinking of our minds
the loving of our hearts.

DEDICATION OF OFFERING & THE LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN: All Praise to our Redeeming Lord (Tune: Lucius WOV367ii)
All praise to our redeeming Lord,
Who joins us by his grace,
And bids us, each to each restored,
Together seek his face.

He bids us build each other up;
And, gathered into one,
To our high calling’s glorious hope
We hand in hand go on.

The gift which he on one bestows,
We all delight to prove;
The grace through every vessel flows,
In purest streams of love.

Even now we think and speak the same,
And cordially agree;
Concentred all, through Jesus’ name,
In perfect harmony.

We all partake the joy of one,
The common peace we feel,
A peace to sensual minds unknown,
A joy unspeakable.

And if our fellowship below
In Jesus be so sweet,
What heights of rapture shall we know
When round his throne we meet.

BLESSING & THREE-FOLD AMEN (sung)

ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 15th JUNE 2014:
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.

**FROM NOW UNTIL 3 AUGUST THE SERVICE IS AT 10AM**

MIDWINTER SERVICE 10am Sunday 29th June: Come dressed for midwinter with your hats, gloves and scarves.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 18th June: Carpool from 43 St Martins Rd at 9.05am to Aidanfield. Or meet 9.30am in Eaglesome Ave, immediate R off McMahon Dr, which is off Dunbars Rd. Coffee at the Old Vicarage. June 332 8874.

BOARD OF MANAGERS meet this Wednesday 18th June 7.30pm.

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

PARISH MIDWINTER LUNCHEON Sunday 29th June 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Cashmere Club. TODAY is your final opportunity to sign up if you wish to attend. Cost $24.50 per person, payable on the day. Allison 332 0554.

BACON FUNDRAISER: $8 per pack. Order by 29th June. Delivered second week of July (TBC). See Joan Mac for more information 337 1648.

CARING & SHARING or Awesome Antiques or PJ’s (Precious Jewels) will be meeting on Wednesday 25th June 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. All are welcome. Irene 332 7306.

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 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.
ROADWORKS ALERT: Birdwood Ave is currently one way. If heading towards town, follow the diversion along Corson Ave, down Waimea Tce and back up Martin Ave. Malcolm Ave is closed from Birdwood Ave.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 15th Julian; Thu 19th June (80), James.

Hub Activities for the week 15th – 22nd June 2014

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Sun 15 June 2.30pm House Warming: Stephanie invites everyone at St James to her house warming/blessing at 2.30 p.m. at 36 Caulfield Ave, off Murphy’s Rd which is off Halswell Junction Rd. It is BYO everything; i.e. drink, food, chairs etc.

Tue 10 June Little Kids Music
Fri 13 June Friday Kids

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Sun 15 June 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist
Tue 17 June 7.30pm Indoor Bowls,Salvation Army, Southampton St. 332 7786.
Wed 18 June 9.30am Walking Group. Aidanfield. June 332 8874.
7.30pm Board of Managers meeting
Thu 19 June 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3. All welcome. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 22 June 10am Combined Service with Beckenham Methodist.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mondays: 9.30 am & 10.40am Tai Chi in lounge, 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 in halls – contact 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 in lounge. 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 16 June 9.30am Pre-School Music
2.00pm Foot Clinic } phone office (332 7129) for
Tues 17 June 9.30am Foot Clinic } appointments
Wed 18 June 10.00am Forum – discuss last Sunday’s Readings. All Welcome.
Thurs 19 June 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive