Please note: We are unable to offer Zoom for our service this morning.

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

A very warm welcome to you all today, and especially to Rev Chris Elliot for leading our worship. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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.

Wednesday Walk 18^th November: meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange for a Town walk. Coffee at Ballantynes downstairs café. Sue 960 7657.

ARTICLES are now being sought for the Christmas edition of the ‘Messenger’ – deadline is 22 November. Please email or text 021 050 0216 any contributions, photos, book reviews, recipes, holiday destinations to Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz).

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE:

This year the Cottage has specifically requested gifts for men and treats suitable for anyone. Please bring unwrapped new items to church, preferably on 29^th November or 6^th December. This then gives the Cottage staff time to sort and wrap the gifts in plenty of time for their party on 16^th December. The Cottage will be closed over the holidays from 17^th December so during that time we suggest you bring non-perishable items for the basket, particularly cans of soup, stews, instant noodles, UHT or powdered milk, tea and coffee. Thank you for your support.

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: Town 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 & Keep Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10.30-11.30am  Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

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

A very warm welcome to our worship today, and especially to Laura & Karen from Waltham Cottage. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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.

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday (Show Day).

The Spring edition of the ‘Messenger’ is available today – please pick up a copy from the foyer. Many thanks to Sally for compiling it!

Wednesday Walk 11^th November: meet 9.30am in Opawa Carpark near  Hawford Rd for a walk around the area.  Coffee at Kombi Coffee Café. All welcome. Janet 027 240 4967.

Show Day Community Fun Day – Friday 13^th November 10am – 2pm – ?pawa Baptist Church. Make the most of the Show Day holiday with a free community celebration featuring family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and opportunities to connect with local groups and organisations.

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: Opawa Janet 027 240 4967

Wednesday 1-2.30pm  Brainfit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

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 10.30-11.30am  NO Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

PLEASE NOTE: NEXT SUNDAY (15^th November) we will not be able to offer Zoom

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

A very warm welcome to our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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.

Wednesday Walk 4^th November: meet 9.30am in Ilam New World Carparkin Peer Street for a walk to Ilam Gardens.  Coffee at New World Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

HIGHLIGHTS from October’s Parish Council meeting:

• Fern and Wayne were welcomed as new members.
• Thanks to Warren for installing wheels on the piano.
• Fire evacuation drill held – time recorded 1 minute 17 seconds.
• Agreed that individual items may be purchased for the parish up to $300 for supplies and repairs and maintenance. Any amount greater than this must go to Parish Council for approval.
• A policy regarding AI was received from Presbytery.
• Bank signatories are to be updated – many thanks to Catherine for all the work she does as Treasurer.
• Thanks to Keith for completing the Property Trustees checklist and overseeing maintenance at both the church plant and Manse.
• A timer will be installed on the heater in the foyer before next winter.

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: Ilam Gardens Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 6488692

Wednesday 1-2.30pm  Brainfit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

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 10.30-11.30am  Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

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

A very warm welcome to our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Note: There is no Communion this morning. Our next Communion service is on Sunday 29^th November.

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.

Items are now being sought for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email any contributions to Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by the end of TODAY. Thank you.

Wednesday Walk 28^th October: meet 9.30am Ferrymead Golf Course, Ferrymead Drive. Coffee at Colombus Mitre 10 Ferrymead. All welcome. Sue

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Ferrymead Sue 960 7657

Wednesday 1-2.30pm  Brainfit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

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

God of harvest, gardener supreme,
you place us at the centre,
feed us, equip us and, having provided for us,
look to a different harvest—
a fruitfulness of lives in service to you
and others.
God of harvest, feed us
prune us, harvest us, that our lives
might bring glory to you. © John Birch

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

A very warm welcome to our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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.

Fireside – Monday 19^th October 2pm in the church lounge. We welcome women of the congregation and their friends to join us when Fern will tell us about their latest exploration overseas. Enquiries: Margaret ph 366 8936.

Please check that ALL heaters are turned off when leaving the premises – the foyer heaters are not on a timer.

Items are now being sought for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email any contributions to Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 25^th October. Thank you.

Wednesday Walk 21^st October: meet 9.30am near 71 Wychbury St for a walk around Spreydon. Coffee will be at 71a Wychbury St (or Urban Café at Oderings if the weather is cold).  All welcome. Janette 021 075 6780.

Regenesis Project Working Bee Sunday 18^th October 1-4pm and Twilight Digs 19-23 October anytime from 4pm-dusk. Westmorland West Reserve, 7 Kahika Lane (near Cashmere Rd). A community environmental initiative led by South West Baptist Church focused on native habitat restoration and practical conservation care. Phone 338 4163 for more information. All are welcome.

Brainfit for Life classes – four weeks beginning on Wednesday 21^st October HERE 1.00 – 2.30pm. Feeling more forgetful lately – misplacing your keys, forgetting names, or just not feeling as sharp as you used to? You’re not alone, and it’s not a sign to panic. It simply means your brain needs a little more exercise and support. Brainfit for Life is a friendly, face to face group programme that strengthens the brain connections essential for memory, focus, and everyday mental clarity. No matter your age, these skills act as a powerful buffer against memory loss and brain overload. Over four weeks, you’ll be guided by a trained facilitator to explore six key memory skills that will help you stay independent, productive, and mentally strong throughout life. Cost $250. To sign up email ina@brainfit.nz or phone 027 3630763. Spaces are limited.

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

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Spreydon Janette 021 075 6780

Wednesday 1-2.30pm  Brainfit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

Wednesday 2.45pm      Parish Council meeting @ Merchiston

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

Saturday 10am              Pathways (lounge) Beth 027 651 8333

From the Mental Health Foundation ~ Five Ways to Wellbeing:

Introduce these five simple strategies into your life

and you will feel the benefits

Connect – talk and listen, be there, feel connected

Be Active – do what you can, enjoy what you do. Move your mood.

Give your time, your words, your presence

Take Notice – remember the simple things that give you joy

Keep Learning – embrace new experiences, see opportunities, surprise yourself

For more information, email mentalhealth.org.nz