Sunday 21st November 2021

Our Sunday worship is at 10am, 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 Level 2 worship:

  • If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom
  • If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom
  • If you don’t want to join a large crowd just yet, stay home and Zoom
  • If you plan to be in Church, we encourage you to 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: Gifts are required for men, women and teenagers and a few children.  Items must be new. Gifts of food items, and wrapping paper also welcome. Bring them along to church from next Sunday 28 November. The last day to donate gifts will be 12th December. Many thanks for your contributions. Worship committee.

Wednesday Walkers 24th November: meet 9.30am at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve carpark on Styx Mill Rd near Cavendish Rd. Gerard & Thea will lead us on a walk in the area.  Coffee at Regents Park Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397. 

Fireside Wednesday 24th November 1.30pm Join usfor ‘a get together’ and a chance to chat and perhaps share some memories of past summers and holidays.  Maybe people have a photo they could bring or something else that they have that reminds them.   All women are welcome to join us.  Any enquiries: Margaret 366 8936.

“Advent Art” @ St Martins – if you are an artist, painter, sculptor or creator of anything artistic – and would like to share in “Advent Art” @ St Martins please contact Jo Fergus 022 599 3309.

MOVIE NIGHT Saturday 27th November: ‘The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly, and a snowy beard is hired as Macy’s department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit…except his boss, Doris Walker who’s raising her daughter to not believe in Santa. But when Kringle is declared insane and put on trial, everyone’s faith is put to the test as young and old alike face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?’

Miracle on 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many years, become synonymous with celebrating Christmas. Winning three OSCARS, it features Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood.

BYO takeaway tea from 5.15pm. Tea & coffee available. Koha appreciated.

TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 10th December 5-8pm HERE. A combined fundraiser with our Anglican neighbours at St Mark’s. Sign the list in the foyer if you would like to help. Please NO clothes, shoes, white elephant or magazines. Further details from Irene.

From Marie Dobson & family: “Thank you all for the message sent on the loss of Bryan.  He has left a big void in our lives but we are taking each day as it comes.  We knew the end was closer than we had always imagined, but it still comes as a shock.  I am so fortunate to have the support of our 3 grown up children all presently living here in New Plymouth.  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers at this time.”

What’s on This Week:

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

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

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Styx Mill. Sonya 027 253 3397.

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

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Nadine 981 1093.

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

Saturday 5.15pm Movie Night. Irene 332 7306.

Sunday 14th November 2021

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 – either in person or online. Many thanks to Rev Alan Webster for leading our service.

The Golden Rules for Level 2 worship:

Don is on leave until 21st November. Please contact Irene for any urgent pastoral concerns.

Anna will not be in the Office this Thursday 18th November.

Wednesday Walkers 17th November: meet 9.30am outside Oderings Cashmere Road for a walk around the new sub-division opposite and surrounding area. Morning tea at Urban Eateries Cashmere Road. All welcome Joan Mac 022 081 4088.

“Advent Art” @ St Martins – if you are an artist, painter, sculptor or creator of anything artistic – and would like to share in “Advent Art” @ St Martins please contact Jo Fergus 022 599 3309.

MOVIE NIGHT Saturday 27th November: ‘The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly, and a snowy beard is hired as Macy’s department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit…except his boss, Doris Walker who’s raising her daughter to not believe in Santa. But when Kringle is declared insane and put on trial, everyone’s faith is put to the test as young and old alike face the age old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?’

Miracle on 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many years, become synonymous with celebrating Christmas. Winning three OSCARS, it features Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood.

BYO takeaway tea from 5.15pm. Tea & coffee available. Koha appreciated.

TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 10th December 5-8pm HERE. A combined fundraiser with our Anglican neighbours at St Mark’s. Sign the list in the foyer if you would like to help. Please NO clothes, shoes, white elephant or magazines. Further details from Irene.          

What’s on This Week:

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

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

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Cashmere. Joan Mac 022 0814088.

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Nadine 981 1093.

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

Sunday 7th November 2021

10am Sunday worship in the church has resumed 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 Level 2 worship:

  • If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom
  • If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom
  • If you don’t want to join a large crowd just yet, stay home and Zoom
  • If you plan to be in Church, we encourage you to 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

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today – either in person or online. Many thanks to Rev Chris Elliot for leading our service.

Don is on leave until 21st November. Please contact Irene for any urgent pastoral concerns. Next Sunday’s service will be led by Rev Alan Webster.

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday (Show Day) – any notices to Anna by 11am Wednesday at the very latest please.

Wednesday Walkers 10th November: meet 9.30am outside Beach Café 16a Beach Road North New Brighton for a walk around the area. All welcome. Barbara & Alan 021 126 3801.

“Advent Art” @ St Martins – if you are an artist, painter, sculptor or creator of anything artistic – and would like to share in “Advent Art” @ St Martins please contact Jo Fergus 022 599 3309.

For your diaries: a special Christmas movie on Saturday 27th November.

TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 10th December 5-8pm HERE. A combined fundraiser with our Anglican neighbours at St Mark’s. Sign the list in the foyer if you would like to help. Please NO clothes, shoes, white elephant or magazines.          

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 9.30am Walking Group: North Beach.

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Nadine 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm NO Sign & Sing. Becky 022 20862211.

Sunday 31st October 2021

10am Sunday worship in the church has resumed 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 Level 2 worship:

  • If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom
  • If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom
  • If you don’t want to join a large crowd just yet, stay home and Zoom
  • If you plan to be in Church, we encourage you to 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

Don is on leave 5th – 21st November. Please contact Irene for any urgent pastoral concerns. Next Sunday’s Communion service will be led by Rev Chris Elliot.

Wednesday Walkers 3rd November: meet 9.30am in Stourbridge Street near Oderings for a walk around the area.  We will gather for morning tea at Urban Café. All welcome.  Janette 021 075 6780.

Pastoral Care Team meeting TOMORROW Monday 1st November 9.30am in the church foyer. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Men’s Group end of year dinner, Visions Restaurant Thursday 4th November 6pm – please let Rob C 384 4320 know if you’re coming.

Articles are now required for the next ‘Messenger’ – please email any contributions to Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz) before 7 November.

Joan would like to thank the congregation for the flowers you sent her last Sunday. She is feeling a lot better than she was a week ago and will be back on her feet in due course! Thank you for the flowers.

For your diaries: a special Christmas movie on Saturday 27th November.

TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 10th December 5-8pm HERE. A combined fundraiser with our Anglican neighbours at St Mark’s. Sign the list in the foyer if you would like to help. Please start putting aside items suitable for gifts, making Christmas crafts, decorations, cards. Nearer the time we will require lots of baking eg Christmas cakes, sweets. There will be plenty of food for sale on the night. Please sign the green list in the foyer if you would like to help. (Helpers will be encouraged to get into the “spirit of Christmas” by wearing hats, masks, festive jewellery, t shirts etc…There will be some live music too! Enquiries to Irene. Please NO clothes, shoes, white elephant or magazines.          

What’s on This Week:

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

Monday 9.30am Pastoral Visiting Team meeting. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Monday 1-3pm Hillsborough-Heathcote WI meeting. Jennifer 332 3314.

Monday 6-8pm MenzShed AGM. Brian.

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

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Sonya 027 253 3397.

Wednesday 9.30am-12noon Port Hills U3A. Anneke 328 7459.

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Nadine 981 1093.

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

Sunday 24th October 2021

10am Sunday worship in the church has resumed 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

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today – either in person or online.

The Golden Rules for Level 2 worship:

  • If you’re sick, stay home and Zoom
  • If you’re feeling unwell, stay home and Zoom
  • If you don’t want to join a large crowd just yet, stay home and Zoom
  • If you plan to be in Church, we encourage you to wear a face covering.
  • You must sign in using the app or the paper copy – this is mandatory.

Next week’s Bible reading is: Romans 1:1-17

Wednesday Walkers 27th October: meet 9.30am in Opawa Café carpark, Hawford Rd for a stroll around Opawa. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Movie Night Saturday 30th October ‘Hello Dolly’ – Barbra Streisand is a knockout as Dolly Levi, the woman “who arranges things … like furniture and daffodils and lives”. The plot concerns Dolly, a young widow and professional matchmaker who sets her sights on conquering tight-fisted Yonkers merchant, Horace Vandergelder (played by Walter Matthau)! Good fun and great music.  Bring your tea & be at the church any time after 5pm. The film will start at approximately 6.15pm. Tea and coffee provided. Koha appreciated. Irene 332 7306.

Pastoral Care Team meeting Monday 1st November 9.30am in the church foyer. Lyndsey 388 1264.

Men’s Group end of year dinner, Visions Restaurant Thursday 4th November 6pm – please let Rob C 384 4320 know if you’re coming.

Articles are now required for the next ‘Messenger’ – please email any contributions to Charlotte (hooty@xtra.co.nz) before 7 November.

The Parish Council met on Thursday evening (21 October)  and amongst other things discussed these issues:

  1. Following the unexpected dissolution of the Ministry Settlement Board because of the difficulty it had in agreeing on the name of a person the MSB could bring to the Parish Council, Council requested that Presbytery extend Don’s contract for ministry within the parish until November of next year, 2022. Presbytery agreed to this request.
  • We decided to ask the company that cleans the church to clean it every week rather than every second week.
  • Following Warren’s presentation about the Menzshed metal working shed project, and having received no significant objections to it, Council signed off on this project.
  • Lyndsey McKay will attend the first PC meeting in the new year to report on the pastoral visiting team’s project .
  • Rob Meier is to be thanked for the work he has done in placing a ‘cage’ around the gas bottles behind the church; Menzshed is to be thanked for replacing the roof over the toilets and kitchen and for building new shelving for storage upstairs; Colin Wilmshurst was thanked for his outstanding work in upgrading the sound desk; and appreciation was expressed to Sonya Hodder for her work with the Zoom project.
  • Before the meeting ended, the Council discussed a number of issues about the Covid 19 virus and agreed that in the future, there may be some difficult issues for Parish Council and the congregation to manage.

What’s on This Week:

Monday 9am-12noon NO St Mark’s Elder Care. Therese 337 1225.

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

Tuesday 7.15pm Christian Meditation Group. Dugald 380 5024.

Wednesday 9.30am Walking Group: Opawa. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Wednesday 7pm Global Voices choir. Nick 027 2255142.

Thursday 10am – 12 noon Crafty Crafters. Bring along your own craft items or learn a new skill. $3 per session. Jeannette 332 9869.

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

Thursday 5-7pm Familial Trust. Nadine 981 1093.

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

Saturday 5.15pm Movie Night. Irene 332 7306.