Sunday 25 August 2013

PLEASE NOTE: This Sunday’s service (25 August) is 10am at St James’ Presbyterian Church on the corner of Barrington & Bewdley Streets. All are welcome.ST MARTIN’S PARISH NOTICES for 25th August 2013:

REMINDER: Sunday Worship 9am at Beckenham Methodist from 1st September.

SHORT TERM DISCUSSION GROUP ON PRAYER: If you would be interested in joining a small group to discuss “Life as Prayer” for four Sunday mornings after worship, please contact John England or Chris.

CUPPA & CHAT: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 12 noon in the Lounge at Beckenham Methodist. All welcome. Aubrey 930 2525.

THE FIRESIDE meeting on Tuesday 27th August 7.30pm will be held at Sonya’s and Sue will tell us about her recent visit to Morocco. We welcome others to join us. Sonya 339 7038.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 28th August: Meet 9.30am at Mona Vale (park on road at entrance by Girls’ High). Coffee at The Du , 28 Riccarton Rd behind Kilmarnock Enterprises. All Welcome. Judith 332 1577.

CARING & SHARING Wednesday 28th August 2pm in Beckenham Methodist Lounge. A warm welcome is extended to everyone whatever the outside state of weather. Fern 332 4725.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS: Thursdays from 10am – 12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome ?. Beverley 332 7786.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 12 noon and Friday 9-11am. Phone 332 6192 or email stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz. Location: St Anne’s Anglican Church, 7 Wilsons Rd (at the rear of the site near the sandpit). Website: www.stmartins.org.nz

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 2nd September 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please book through the Parish Office.

MEN’S GROUP will be visiting the Cardboard Cathedral on MONDAY 2nd September (please note change from usual meeting date). Meet at the Cathedral at 6.15pm. Tony 332 0554.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: June has the cartons and leaflets with her this morning. For details about this year’s campaign please see your newsletter.

KNITTED NATIVITY sets available for $50. The original order list has been mislaid so please contact Alan Webster 942 2715 to order.

Global Voices & Wososi singing a World of A Capella, Sunday 8th September 2.30pm at St Michael’s School Hall, 247 Durham St. Tickets $10 at the door.

PARISH AGM: Sunday 22 September following Morning Worship.
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 25th Irene (90), Joan, Ken; Tue 27th Marie

Hub Activities for the week 25th August – 1st September 2013

St James Presbyterian Church
Sun 25 Aug 12noon LA LA LACs at Oderings
Tues 27 Aug NO Little Kidz Music in Hall Lounge
Wed 28 Aug 7.30pm Indoor Bowling in hall. Keith 960 2484
Fri 23 Aug 4.30pm Friday Kidz. Dorothy 338 5142
Sat 31 Aug Lay Preachers Association’s ‘Creating Worship 2’ workshop.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 27 Aug 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
7.30pm Fireside Women’s Group. Contact Sonya on 339 7038 for details.
Wed 28 Aug 9.30am Walking Group. Mona Vale. Coffee at The Dux. Judith 332 1577
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
2pm Caring & Sharing. All Welcome. Fern 332 4725
Thurs 29 Aug 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 1 Sept 9am Communion Service.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 26 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
1.30 pm Hoon Hay Halswell Friendship Club. Jean 338 2317
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 27 Aug 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Wed 28 Aug 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
Thurs 29 Aug 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 30 Aug 5.00 pm Messy Church. Phone Office 338 8901 for details.
7.00pm Lift Youth Group. Matt 027 3890000
Sat 31 Aug 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Sun 25 Aug 11.30am Healing Service
5.30pm Sunday Night Lights
Mon 26 Aug 9.30am Pre-School Music
Wed 28 Aug 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
Thurs 29 Aug 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive