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. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Fireside invites the congregation to join them on Monday 20^th April at 2pm in the parish lounge to hear Nardia share her story. Everyone is welcome. Enquiries to Margaret 366 8936.

An invitation: The St Martins men have been invited to a MenzShed tea ($5) on Monday 20^th April at 5:30pm in the parish lounge. There will be a speaker from Fire & Emergency NZ to talk about lithium battery safety. All men welcome. Please let Warren know if you will be attending 027 4103429.

Wednesday Walk 22^nd April meet 9.30am meet in carpark at Riccarton Bush to experience the new Bush walk. Coffee arranged at The Quarters Café  in Riccarton House.  All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

From the April Parish Council meeting:

*When the Christ candle is lit, it is hoped that folk will use the quiet time for reflection

*The recessional music at the end of the service is when the minister leaves the service.

Parish Councillors do not consider it a performance and therefore applause is not expected. If you like the music then please tell the musician after the service.

* It was noted that after paying for the hire of the EFTPOS machine at the garage sale, a small profit on eftpos sales was made for the parish.

* The Parish Council agreed to pay the registration fees for Rev Nardia and Sue to attend the Alpine Presbytery Gathering at the beginning of May.

* Did you know that when Barry cuts the grass he mows a cross on the lawn?

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 2pm                  Fireside (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Monday 5.30pm            MenzShed dinner (lounge)

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Riccarton Bush Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Saturday 9.30am           ANZAC Day service, Waltham Park

Saturday 10am              Pathways study group (lounge) Beth 027 651 8333

Community ANZAC Day Service 9.30-10.15am

Saturday 25th April 2026 Waltham Park Memorial Gates All are welcome – please bring flowers, and folding chairs for older people.

For more information, contact Rev Dr Richard Waugh 022 533 9400

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 especially to Bruce Morriss, engagement manager for Christian Blind Mission, for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea afterwards.

Wednesday Walk 15^th April: meet 9.30am in the Burwood Hospital car park – best to park at the south end, well away from the main entrance. We’ll walk round the area and then meet Tracey Hawkes at the main entrance to the hospital at 10:15am. Tracey will give is a guided tour of the new Therapeutic Gardens at Burwood before we go to the hospital café for coffee. Barbara & Alan 021 126 3801 or 021 142 7668.

Waltham Cottage Farewell to Cheryl  – anyone who has an association with Waltham Cottage is warmly invited to join them for lunch on Wednesday 15 April from 12 noon to say thank you to Cheryl as she retires.

Fireside invites the congregation to join them on Monday 20^th April at 2pm in the parish lounge to hear Nardia share her story. Everyone is welcome. Enquiries to Margaret 366 8936.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Climate book referenced by Warren: ISBN Online: 978-0-473-75802-8

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 1pm                 U3A small group (lounge)

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Burwood Hospital Barbara 021 126 3801

Wednesday 2pm           Parish Council meeting @ Allison’s

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

The Christian Blind Mission was founded by the German Pastor, Ernst Jakob Christoffel, in Turkey in 1908. His pioneering work, establishing homes for blind children, orphans and the physically disabled in the Middle East and Asia, was driven by his deep faith in God.

Today cbm continues in his footsteps, as an international Christian development organisation, working to improve the quality of life of the world’s poorest persons with disabilities.

• We Champion Inclusion
• We Strive for Justice
• We Pursue Excellence
• We Embrace Partnership
• We Live with Integrity

Lord, You are the light of the world.

Shine your light on those who are blind,

bringing healing to their sight and peace to their hearts.

May they walk in Your light,

feeling Your presence with every step.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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. Please join us for morning tea and hot cross buns after the service.

The Parish Office is closed this Wednesday 8^th April.

Wednesday Walk 8^th April: meet 9.30am  in  Hawford Rd carpark near the Opawa Café where we will have coffee. All welcome.

Waltham Cottage Farewell to Cheryl  – anyone who has an association with Waltham Cottage is warmly invited to join them for lunch on Wednesday 15 April from 12 noon to say thank you to Cheryl as she retires.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               NO Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Opawa

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

Palm Sunday Journey

Choose the option which suits you best

Option 1: 10am Walk from Beckenham Methodist to Merchiston

Option 2: 10am Shorter Walk from St Martins to Merchiston

Option 3: Go directly to Merchiston for a 10.30am start

The service will conclude around 11.30am

Bring your own picnic lunch and a folding chair (and be able to carry it, if you are planning on walking).

If bringing a picnic blanket, one that has a water-resistant/proof backing would be better, in case the grass is damp.

Tea/coffee will be available. 

Should the weather be inclement the service will be combined at one of the churches.

NOTICES:

2^nd April               Maundy Thursday                 7pm at St Mark’s Opawa or

Beckenham Methodist

3^rd April Good Friday                                         9.30am here

5^th April Easter Day                                            10am Communion here

Wednesday Walk 1^st April: meet 9.30am in Stourbridge Street near Oderings entrance.  Coffee at Urban Café. All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Hot Cross buns – if you ordered buns from Anna these will be available from the St Martins kitchen TODAY.

The new ‘Messenger’ is available today – please collect your named copy from the church foyer.

Please note: the Parish Office will be closed 3 April (Good Friday) AND Wednesday 8^th April as Anna will be on leave.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Spreydon Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 9.30am     Port Hills U3A (whole complex)

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 9.30am               Good Friday service

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

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

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who supported last week’s Garage Sale. $2089.90 was raised which is a fantastic effort – well done!

Wednesday Walk 25^th March: meet 9.30am at the corner of West-Watson Ave & Warren Cres in Hillmorton. After walking round the area, we will drive to The Waiting Room Cafe, cnr Lincoln Rd & Domain Tce for coffee. All are welcome. Alan 021 142 7668.

Easter Treats for Waltham Cottage – last chance today to donate eggs, chocolate bars or biscuits or other treats for the hampers the Cottage will be distributing that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all those who have contributed.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

Palm Sunday Journey 29^th March

Choose the option which suits you best

Option 1: 10am Walk from Beckenham Methodist to Merchiston

Option 2: 10am Shorter Walk from St Martins to Merchiston

Option 3: Go directly to Merchiston for a 10.30am start

Bring your own picnic lunch and a folding chair (and be able to carry it, if you are planning on walking). If bringing a picnic blanket, one that has a water-resistant/proof backing would be better, in case the grass is damp. Tea/coffee will be available. 

Should the weather be inclement the service will be combined at one of the churches.

2^nd April Maundy Thursday                              7pm at St Mark’s Opawa or

Beckenham Methodist

3^rd April Good Friday                                         9.30am here

5^th April Easter Day                        10am Communion here

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1-4pm              Foot Clinic (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Hillmorton Alan 021 142 7668

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12 noon   Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 10am              Pathways (lounge) Sue 960 7657

God of the prophets,

The world believes that the rich are blessed,
but Jesus reminds us that it is the poor who are blessed,
the poor in spirit and the materially poor as well.
We pray for a more just world in which all have enough

and none are left behind.

Though we fear death and avoid its inevitable arrival,
Jesus tells us that those who mourn are blessed.
Help us to experience the truth of this mystery;
bring healing and wholeness to those who are sick;
and comfort those of us who have lost loved ones.

While people covet power, Jesus blesses the meek;
instruct us, O God, in the ways of humility;
help us to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized;
show us your presence in the faces of those the world forgets.

Give us a hunger and thirst for righteousness;
fill our hearts with love, overflowing with mercy;
make our hearts pure, and give us a vision of your glory.

In a society divided by race, gender, class, ideology,
and so many other labels we alone have created,
remind us that we are created in your image,
each of us a beautiful reflection of you, each of us your beloved child.
Help us then to end our conflicts and wars,
help us to be peacemakers and agents of reconciliation.

Gracious God,
you have so richly blessed us with life, with love and joy,
with hope in the midst of despair.
Help us to be the salt of the earth. Help us to be the light of the world,
sharing with others that which we have received, boldly proclaiming the good news of your love, finding the seeds of your kingdom within us
and letting your way grow in our lives and throughout the world.
Amen.