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Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
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A prayer from the Moderator Rt Rev Rose Luxford:

God of eternity – God of grace – at this time in the life of our country,

we feel the heaviness of what has happened in the past,

and see how that has had ripple effects that have permeated our society.

Damage, woundedness, pain, confusion, distrust, anger and brokenness have mis-shaped the lives of individuals and in turn misshaped the communities in which we live.

Although it will be very difficult and challenging to hear all of what has happened, we are grateful that this work has been done, so that there may be acknowledgement of past wrongs and actions taken to prevent such things happening again.

We know it must have taken a lot for people to come forward and share their stories of what has happened to them.

Traumatic happenings that have left their mark.

We give thanks for their courage.

We find it so hard and difficult to bear that churches have been part of this dark stain on our country as it goes against all that Jesus modelled and taught – of all people having worth and dignity.

God, help us in the church to face the past with honesty, to dwell in the present with humility, and to work for a future that has integrity and promise.

Let there be justice, healing and hope we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning. Many thanks to Hugh for leading our service today. Next Sunday Dan Yeazel begins his time with us as Stated Supply Minister.

We give thanks for the life of Aubrey McLeod, who died on 23^rd July on the eve of his 86^th birthday – rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord. We pray for Rachel and his friends and family as they mourn. There will be no funeral. His ashes will be taken down to Invercargill to be interred with his parents.

Alpine Presbytery Council has appointed Rev Dan Yeazel as Stated Supply at St Martins for the initial term of one year, from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, with the possibility of a one year extension. Dan will continue as the Interim Moderator.

Wednesday Walkers 31^st July: meet 9.30am at Summerset on Cavendish Resthome for a walk around Regents Park.  Coffee at the resthome. All welcome. Gerard 021 051 3535.

Men’s group will meet at 6 pm on Thursday 8th August for a pot luck meal in the lounge.  Rob Connell will speak on his recent trip to Japan, Tokyo with 40 million people living together and the Ainu the indigenous people of Hokkaido.

For more information, contact Rob 384 4320. All men are very welcome.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Tuesday 10am              South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Regents Park Gerard 021 051 3535

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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