Sunday 10th August 2025

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 many thanks to Rev Alan Webster for leading our service. Please join us for morning tea following the service.

Wednesday Walkers 13 August: meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange at 9.30am for a wander around town.  Coffee at Ballantynes Café downstairs.  All welcome. Sue 03 960 7657.

Combined meeting of Men’s Group & Fireside Monday 18th August 2pm. Emma Hay & Mitch Jeffery from Fire and Emergency NZ will give a presentation. Afternoon tea will follow. All welcome. Rob & Margaret.

NEXT MOVIE AFTERNOON: Saturday 23rd August 2pm in the lounge – the movie will be the 25th Wedding Anniversary Special of To the Manor Born. “Twenty -five years after their hugely popular love-hate relationship was resolved, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Richard DeVere prepare to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The scene is set for a grand party, until an extraordinary confession gets in the way. With Marjory’s help, the fearless Audrey goes into battle to defend her community, safeguard 400 years of history and save her marriage”.   Come and enjoy. Sue.

Christchurch City Choir invites you to a special evening of music: Night at the Opera Saturday 23 August 7:30pm at The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts. This uplifting programme includes highlights from Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Purcell and more, featuring acclaimed soloists Rebecca Ryan (Soprano) and Kieran Kelly (Baritone), accompanied by Christchurch pianist, Sarah Youngran Kang, and the full choir. For attendees with accessibility or seating needs, please contact The Piano directly so their staff can assist: (03) 377 5000.

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

Feeling forgetful these days? Memory loss is not inevitable. Join the next Brainfit for Life four week course Wednesdays 1.00-2.30pm here starting 28 August facilitated by Ina Meeten. Cost $250. To book or for more information email ina@happybrain.nz

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

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

Monday 1.30pm            U3A focus group (lounge) Richard 022 533 5444

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

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Sue 960 7657

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

Friday 10-11am             U3A meeting (church) Joy 337 2393

Friday 11.15am             Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369