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Sunday 20th February 2022

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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.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 2 March 7.30pm – a combined service here with St Mark’s Opawa. Everyone is welcome. Vax pass required.

Wednesday Walkers  23rd February: Meet 9.30am at Barnett Park, Redcliffs. Coffee at Mitre10 Café, Ferrymead. Judith 027 6881861.

Fireside meeting Wednesday 23rd February 1.30pm.  Our plan is to meet in the church for a catch up with each other and to plan for activities this year.  All women are welcome to join us at any or all Fireside meetings.  Please each bring your own picnic afternoon tea. Margaret 366 8936.

The Parish Council met on February 17 and amongst other matters considered the following:

  1. Lyndsey McKay spoke and responded to questions and comments about the way we provide pastoral care to parishioners.
  2. We are going to provide a collection bin for the disposal of used batteries.
  3. The Council agreed to review the 2018 Parish Mission Plan in preparation for a request we will make to Presbytery after Easter to appoint another Ministry Settlement Board. Before we do that, we will need to present the revised plan to you as a congregation for your response and sign off.
  4. Council reviewed the protocol document sent to the users of the church buildings under red settings.
  5. The Council will consider whether or not Parish Councillors should hold their position as a time limited appointment.
  6. Parish Council agreed that regular Sunday services will continue at St Martins. Since we use Vaccine Passes we believe that church is a safe place as long as we maintain the other protocols of wearing masks that fit snugly on our faces and cover our mouth and nose without falling down all the time! We need to maintain social distancing and use the Covid Tracer app or manual sign in which is mandatory.
  7. Council wants to remind everyone that if you’re feeling unwell or you feel as if it’s not ‘safe’ to attend Sunday service…please stay at home and come to church via Zoom. We broadcast every Sunday.
  8. And of course, if you are feeling unwell and showing the signs of Covid 19 please get tested to see if you are Covid positive or not.
  9. If you have any concerns about these matters or any other matters regarding parish life, please talk with one of the parish councillors or Don.
  10. The next Council meeting is on Thursday April 21 which is straight after Easter.
 
 

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 9.30am                St Mark’s Elder Care 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: Redcliffs Judith 027 6881861.

Wednesday 1.30pm           Fireside Women’s Group (lounge). Margaret 366 8936.

Wednesday 7.30pm          Global Voices (lounge) Nick 027 2255142.

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

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

Thursday 5.30-7.30pm      Familial Trust mentor group. Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge). Rebecca 022 0862211.

Sunday 13th February 2022

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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.

NO Wednesday Walkers  16th February (bus trip)

Pastoral Care meeting TOMORROW 9.30am in the church. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Congratulations to Judith & Bruce who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 10th February!

   
 
 
 

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

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

Monday 9.30am            Pastoral Care meeting. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Monday 1-3pm              Hillsborough-Heathcote WI meeting. Jennifer.

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 bus trip: Sonya 027 2533397.

Wednesday 7.30pm     Global Voices (lounge) Nick 027 2255142.

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

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

Thursday 5-7pm            Familial Trust mentor group.

Thursday 7.30pm          Parish Council meeting (lounge)

Friday 10.30am             Sing & Sign (lounge). Rebecca 022 0862211.

Sunday 6th February 2022

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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.

Wednesday Walkers 9th February: meet 9.30am in the car park near the Switch Café in Brighton. We’ll walk round the nearby area and have coffee at Switch. All are welcome. Sonya 027 2533397.

Pastoral Care meeting Monday 14th February at 9.30am in the church. Lyndsey 388 1264.

 
 

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 9.30am           NO St Mark’s Elder Care 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: Brighton Sonya 027 2533397.

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

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

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

Thursday 7.30pm          Extra Parish Council meeting (lounge)

Friday 10.30am             Sing & Sign (lounge). Rebecca 022 0862211.

Sunday 30 January 2022

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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 2nd 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.

Sunday 23rd January 2022

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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 26th 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.