This morning we welcome Cassie Welch ~ Community Development Worker ~ who is working with small Focus Groups in parishes, including us.
WELCOME AND NOTICES
GATHERING: adapted from John Weir
Who is moving through the silence, gentle as the summer rain?
Who is beckoning from the doorway, asking us to come on out?
God, we see your presence in the eyes of those who love, in the actions of those who care;
in the streets of little towns, in the shadows of the city,
where we gather in your name.

HYMN: God of History – Recent, Ancient (Tune: Hyfrydol) God of history – recent, ancient –
God of every yesterday,
still our God in this day’s moments,
where we go and where we stay:
You have set us in this context,
time, relationship, and place,
hear our praise and glad thanksgiving
for all signs of present grace.

You have called us from division
into unity and hope.
Each and all belong together
in the world’s kaleidoscope.
Help us listen to the voices
daring us to be and do
what you plan for church and people,
loving others, praising you.

How are we, then, called to answer
as we work and as we live,
called to justice, called to mission,
learning to receive and give?
Shall we build a bridge of promise?
Tear down walls that split, divide?
Fling wide doorways, open windows?
Let the Spirit come inside?

God, you point us toward the future
where Christ leads and shows the way.
Here and now, work not yet finished
needs our strength and will today.
Thus we move into tomorrow,
called to live and work and be
reconcilers, pilgrim people,
called by Christ, by Christ set free. © JP Huber (ASF)

OPENING PRAYER

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

SONG: The Church is Wherever God’s People
The church is wherever God’s people are singing
sharing good news with a song and a voice.
The church is where we as Christ’s followers are telling
our stories of faith and our message, rejoice!

The church is wherever God’s people are laughing,
finding God’s blessing in every new face.
The church is now moving in different directions,
with Christ as our guide in a trail filled with grace.

The church is not found in one place or one building,
frozen in memories from long, long ago.
The church is exploring adventures of living
that free us to follow new paths God will show.
New words from Mead Baldwin © 2013 (Gathering)

READING AND COMMENT: Micah 6:4-8 – Lyndsey McKay

HYMN: Sing to Celebrate the City (Tune: WOV 92)
Sing to celebrate the city!
Sing the lives of people there,
sing the work of skill and beauty,
all who serve and all who care.
In the dictates of the dollar,
in the systems where we live,
find the currency of kindness,
eyes to smile and hearts to give.

We who are the city’s traffic,
driving, driven, keeping pace,
name the God who makes us neighbours,
give our faith a human face;
in the workplace of God’s people,
in the highrise and the home
our agenda is for justice –
changing lives for good to come.

Celebrate the art of living!
Every colour, every sport,
every cultures dance and music,
every truth that that love has taught –
be for God within the city,
life and loving are not priced:
light the lights of joyful worship,
set the table for the Christ! © Shirley Murray (AA)

A CONVERSATION WITH CASSIE

THE OFFERING
God, as we come to ask your blessing on these gifts of money and food, we are conscious of what you have given us: the gift of life and love, support for each day and guidance for living, opportunities for service and examples of caring.
We respond to your generosity when we share your goodness with others. We respond to your generosity when we share our lives with others. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN: Putting People First
Speaking up for those who cannot speak,
reaching out to the poor and the weak,
changing systems that prison the mind,
bringing hope and liberty;
putting people,
putting people,
putting people first for a change.

Standing tall with those who stand alone,
in solidarity;
it is the work of Jesus Christ,
it is the work for me.

Working hard for change, not charity,
making the blind ones see;
it is the work of Jesus Christ,
it is the work for me.

Letting go that others may enjoy,
teaching true community:
It is the work of Jesus Christ,
it is the work for me. © Colin Gibson (for 50th Anniversary of CWS)

THE BLESSING

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sun 20th Fern; Tue 22nd Bruce, Lesley, Cynthia; Wed 23rd Lyn; Fri 25th Warren, Jim.

NOTICES A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service.
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FOR NEXT MAGAZINE is Sunday 10th November. Anneke is looking for contributions NOW. Please email them to: anneke.howie@gmail.com or post to 5 Simeon Quay, Lyttelton 8082. Queries? Phone Anneke on 328 7459.
BACON FUNDRAISER: All orders due in by next Sunday (money with order please) and it would help increase funds for the church if anyone who is able could take orders from friends. Cost: $8 per pack. Delivery: first week in November. Order forms are available from Joan Mac 337 1648.
FIRESIDE meets this Tuesday 22nd October at Joan Scott’s home 7.30pm to hear more about Anneke’s recent trip. All welcome. Margaret 366 2939.
WEDNESDAY WALKERS 23rd October: We are venturing out to West Melton (map to be emailed). Carpool from 43 St Martins Rd 8.55am or arrange to combine cars yourselves. Heather & Trevor’s daughter Sandra is kindly hosting us for morning tea. Donations to the Special Olympics. Sonya 339 7038.
CARING & SHARING meets on Wednesday 23rd October 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. Everyone is very welcome. Irene 332 7306.
CRAFTY CRAFTERS meets every Thursday 10am -12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.
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
HUB NEWS: This week’s information is displayed in the Lounge.
FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 25th November 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please book through the Parish Office.
CHRISTMAS MARKET STALL Sunday 1st December. Fireside would be very grateful for any contributions from the congregation.
NEW ROSTER for readers out now – please check to see if there’s a copy for you

Hub Activities for the week 20th – 27th October

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 22 Oct 9.30am Tuesday Kidz in Hall Lounge
7.30pm Parish Council meeting
Thurs 24 Oct 9.45am Discussion Group at Stephanie’s
Fri 25 Oct 12 noon Community Lunch at Whareora, Athelstan St
4.30pm Friday Kidz in Kidz Live Room
Sun 27 Oct 12 noon LA LA LACs lunch
12noon BBQ lunch at Cashmere Church

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 22 Oct 7.30pm Fireside Women’s Group at Joan’s 338 8700
Wed 23 Oct 9.30am Walking Group. June 332 8874
2pm Caring & Sharing. Phone Office 332 6192 for details
Thu 24 Oct 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. New faces always
welcome. Beverley 332 7786
Sun 27 Oct 9am Morning Worship

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 21 Oct 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 22 Oct 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Weds 23 Oct 10.00 am Craft Group. Linda 322 4437
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 24 Oct 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 25 Oct 7.00pm Lift Youth Group – contact Matt 027 3890000

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Mon 21 Oct 9.30am Pre-School Music
Wed 23 Oct 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
Thurs 24 Oct 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive
Sun 27 Oct 11.30am Healing Service
5.00pm Sunday Night Lights

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP: (adapted from Psalm 66)
Praise God, with shouts of joy, all people.
Sing about the glory of his name!
Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!
Tell the world how glorious he is.
Praise God, whose presence has been with the faithful in times past.
With the people of Israel when they escaped from Egypt,
with the immigrants and refugees coming into the land of promise.
Praise God, whose care is for each person, struggling or free.

HYMN: O Worship the King
O Worship the King all-glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and God’s love,
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour, and girded with praise.

The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, your power has founded of old,
has stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it has cast, like a mantle, the sea.

Your bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.

Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail.
in you do we trust, nor find you to fail;
your mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! (C/A)

OPENING PRAYERS

STORY-TIME

READINGS: Jeremiah 29: 1, 4–7 Herb Madgwick
Luke 17: 11–19 Catherine Fitchett

HYMN: Who is my mother?
Who is my brother?
All those who gather round Jesus Christ:
Spirit-blown people
born from the Gospel
sit at the table, round Jesus Christ.

Differently abled,
differently labelled
widen the circle round Jesus Christ,
crutches and stigmas,
cultures’ enigmas
all come together round Jesus Christ.

Love will relate us –
colour or status
can’t segregate us round Jesus Christ:
family failings,
human derailings,
all are accepted, round Jesus Christ.

Bound by one vision,
met for one mission
we claim each other, round Jesus Christ.
Here is my mother,
here is my brother,
kindred in Spirit, round Jesus Christ. © Shirley Murray (AA)

SERMON: Jesus in the Borderlands – again!

THE OFFERING
God, we bring our gifts with thanksgiving; we bring our gifts seeking wholeness and healing – for the earth and all its creatures.
May these gifts go to work in the homes of our church community.
May these gifts go to work in our communities and in places far from here; among those we know and those whose names we will never know.
Bless these gifts, as we dedicate ourselves to the healing, reconciling work of Jesus Christ. Amen.

HYMN: Every Day I Will Offer You
Every day I will offer you,
loving God, my heart and mind,
every way I discover you
in the work your hand has signed;
help me see I’m your image, and
you have dreamed what I might be,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy!

Every day I will look to Christ,
and give thanks for wine and bread
through the pain and the emptiness
where your world cries to be fed;
help me see I can work for change,
and wherever I might be,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy!

Every day I will take your word,
answer your compassion’s claim,
celebrate every sign of hope,
every deed done in your name;
help me see you are always there,
and your light can shine through me,
every day in your Spirit,
I’ll find the love and energy! © Shirley Murray (AA)

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

JIM COTTER’S PRAYER
Eternal Spirit, Earth-Maker, Pain-Bearer, Life-Giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven.
The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!
The way of your justice and peace be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.
With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
For you reign in the glory and power that is love,
now and forever. Amen.

HYMN: All the Wonder That Surrounds Us
All the wonder that surrounds us
springs from God’s care:
all that marvels or confounds us,
raw, rich or rare;
touch and texture, sights and voices,
nature’s countless forms and choices:
all for which the heart rejoices
springs from God’s care.

Every creature, every human
lives by God’s grace:
every family, man and woman,
culture and race;
those whom fortune seems to favour,
those exploited for their labour,
those who need to know a neighbour
live by God’s grace.

God has willed that peace and justice
walk hand in hand.
These, with love, shall build foundations
on which we’ll stand:
love for lover, friend and stranger,
love defying death and danger,
love as first born in a manger –
heaven close at hand. © WGRG, The Iona Community(GIA Publications)

THE BLESSING

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

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session TOMORROW 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please contact Lyndsey 388 1264 if you would like to help.

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 16th October: Ilam Gardens Gold Card Special. Catch the Orbiter departing St Martins at 9.08am (parking near the University is very limited, though is a Pay Park by Ngaio Marsh Theatre). Meet at the bus shelter by the Garden entrance in Ilam Rd. June 332 8874.

COMBINED MEETING of Session & Board of Managers on Wednesday 16th October at 7.30pm.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS meets every Thursday 10am -12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

BACON FUNDRAISER: Fireside is again offering Hellers Short Cut Middle Bacon 400 gm (12-14 slices) at $8 per pack. Order by Sunday 27th October (money with order please) and it would help increase funds for the church if anyone who is able could take orders from friends. Delivery: first week in November. Order forms are available from Joan Mac 337 1648.

DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FOR NEXT MAGAZINE is Sunday 10th November. Anneke is looking for contributions NOW. Please email them to: anneke.howie@gmail.com or post to 5 Simeon Quay, Lyttelton 8082. Queries? Phone Anneke on 328 7459.

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

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is displayed in the Lounge.

CHRISTMAS MARKET STALL Sunday 1st December. Fireside would be very grateful for any contributions from the congregation.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sunday 13th Jenny; Friday 18th Barbara.

Hub Activities for the week 13th – 20th October 2013

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Mon 14 Oct 7.30pm Men’s Muster in Hall Lounge
7.30pm Craft Group in Church Lounge
Tues 15 Oct 9.30am Tuesday Kidz in Hall Lounge
Thurs 17 Oct 8.30am-4.30pm ‘The Temptations of Christ’ at Westside Apostolic Church, 13 Watts Rd, Sockburn
9.45am Discussion Group
7.30pm Women Journeying at Helen’s,134 William Brittan Ave. Ann Brown speaking about her time in a Vietnam orphanage earlier this year.
Fri 18 Oct 9.30am-1.30pm followed by lunch, Kiwi Christianity Hui at North City Church, 95A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui. $20/day. Register on website (talk to Stephanie)
4.30pm Friday Kidz in Kidz Live Room
Sat 19 Oct 10.30-3.30pm Kiwi Christianity Hui – as above
Sun 20 Oct 12 noon We are invited to a BBQ at Cashmere Presbyterian. You may like to bring a contribution to the meal.

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Mon 14 Oct 1-4pm Foot Clinic. Lyndsey 388 1264
Tue 15 Oct 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 16 Oct 9.30am Walking Group at Ilam Gardens. June 332 8874
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
7.30pm Combined meeting of Session & Board of Managers.
Thu 17 Oct 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 20 Oct 9am Morning Worship

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 14 Oct 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Wed 16 Oct 1.00 pm Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 17 Oct 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls Contact Pat 353 0265
Fri 18 Oct 7.00pm Lift Youth Group – contact Matt 027 3890000
Sat 19 Oct 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Wed 16 Oct 2pm Cashmere APW in Lounge

WELCOME AND NOTICES

CALL TO WORSHIP:
The call of God does not come to superhuman beings,
but to people like ourselves;
to those who hear the call and respond with all of themselves;
often to find that the task makes of them
more than they have ever been before.
This is our call as followers of Jesus Christ:
not to easy tasks within our grasp, but to the tasks at hand,
in which God promises to be with us,
enabling us to meet exciting and formidable challenges.
May we be open to that call.

HYMN: O God, Whom We Praise (Tune: Hanover WOV 67)
O God, whom we praise from morning till night,
your grace fills our days as lustrous as light.
In joy or in sorrow we call on your name,
today and tomorrow, as always the same.

We know without you our living is vain.
You give us a view of life that’s humane,
of growing and learning that never should cease,
of working and yearning for justice and peace.

Our knowledge is frail. Your wisdom is pure.
Our scheming may fail. Your actions are sure.
Our striving can never our full hopes attain,
your truth lasts forever, eternal your reign.

Now fit us for life in this time and place.
Calm all fear and strife and grant us the grace
to stand with our Saviour, proclaiming to all,
by faith and behaviour, response to your call. © JP Huber (ASF)

OPENING PRAYERS & THE LORD’S PRAYER
STORY-TIME

C READING: Footprints Marilyn Tait

HYMN: In the Quiet Curve of Evening
In the quiet curve of evening,
in the sinking of the days,
in the silky void of darkness, you are there.
In the lapses of my breathing,
in the space between my ways,
in the crater carved by sadness, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.

In the rests between the phrases,
in the cracks between the stars,
in the gaps between the meaning, you are there.
In the melting down of endings,
in the cooling of the sun,
in the solstice of the winter, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.

In the mystery of my hungers,
in the silence of my rooms,
in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there.
In the empty cave of grieving,
in the desert of my dreams,
in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there. © Order of St Benedict (VU)

READING: Luke 10: 25-37: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Bruce Hudson

FAITH AND LIFE ~ with Bill Lloyd

HYMN: O Jesus I Have Promised ~ Bill’s choice
O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
Lord, be for ever near me,
my Saviour and my friend:
I shall not fear the journey
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.

O let me feel you near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw me nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Lord, speak to reassure me,
to chasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.

Lord, let me see your footmarks,
and in them plant my own;
that I may follow boldly
and in your strength alone;
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end;
now give me grace to follow,
my Saviour and my friend. C/A

THE OFFERING

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

HYMN: Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You ~ Bill’s choice
Brother, sister, let me serve you,
let me be as Christ to you,
pray that I may have the grace
to let you be my servant too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,
we are travellers on the road,
we are here to help each other
walk the mile and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for you
in the night-time of your fear,
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping,
when you laugh, I’ll laugh with you,
I will share your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven,
we shall find such harmony,
born of all we’ve known together
of Christ’s love, and agony.

Brother, sister, let me serve you,
let me be as Christ to you,
pray that I may have the grace
to let you be my servant too. © Scripture in Song (CH 4)

THE BLESSING

STOP PRESS: KNOX CAFÉ EVENING 28 Bealey Ave, TONIGHT 7pm. Jean & John Brouwer will give an informal presentation about their recent travels in China, including a glimpse of earlier Presbyterian connections there. BYO drinks & nibbles. Tea & coffee provided. All Welcome.

Does anyone know of a house or flat to rent? Carol needs a place to live – please contact her on 332 2838 (evenings) if you can help.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Thu 1st Ken; Wed 2nd Jeremy; Thu 3rd Lyn (70); Sat 5th David H & David B.

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

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 2nd October: Meet 9.30am in Southampton Street, Sydenham near the corner of Longfellow Street. Fundraising morning tea at Sue’s 10.30am (wet or fine) for some of Peter’s famous cheese scones. Sue 960 7657.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS meets every Thursday 10am -12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786.

VSA is having a Quiz Night on Thursday 3rd October, 7pm at the Cashmere Bowling Club in Crichton Tce. See the noticeboard for further details, or talk to Rob & Barb.

BACON FUNDRAISER: Fireside is again offering Hellers Short Cut Middle Bacon 400 gm (12-14 slices) at $8 per pack. People who ordered this previously were very pleased with the bacon and found that it freezes well. Order by Sunday 27th October (money with order please) and it would help increase funds for the church if anyone who is able could take orders from friends. Estimated delivery date is Tuesday 5th November, ready for Show Weekend visitors! Order forms will be available next Sunday. Joan Mac 337 1648.

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
PLEASE NOTE: THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from 2 – 4 October. Please send any notices for next Sunday to Sonya (s.d.hodder@xtra.co.nz).

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 14th October 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. More helpers always welcome. Lyndsey 388 1264.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is displayed in the Lounge.

A CHRISTMAS MARKET STALL is planned this year by Fireside instead of a Christmas baking sale. This will be after the Communion Service on 1st December. As well as Christmas baking we plan to sell other things suitable for Christmas eg decorations and gifts. We would be very grateful for any contributions from the congregation because money raised will go toward fundraising for the church.

Hub Activities for the week 29th September – 6th October 2013

St James Presbyterian Church
Sun 29 September Noon LA LA Lacs

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 1 Oct 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 2 Oct 9.30am Walking Group Southampton St. Coffee at Sue’s 960 7657
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey
Thu 3 Oct 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786.
Sun 6 Oct 9am Communion Service celebrating World Communion Sunday

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 9 Sept 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi.Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Wed 11 Sept 1.00 pm Ladies Indoor Bowls. Sheila 960 4412
7.00 pm Scottish Country Dancing. David 322 7954
Thurs 12 Sept 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls Contact Pat 353 0265
Fri 13 Sept 7.00pm Lift Youth Group – contact Matt 027 3890000
Sat 14 Sept 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church: no report

WELCOME AND NOTICES
• Session Report (Wayne Barton)

CALL TO WORSHIP:
In different times and situations God calls us to encounter
different experiences of his Word:
Right: Sometimes comfort in our grief or despair,
Left: Sometimes challenge in our complacency,
Right: Sometimes assurance of our worth
when life has left us bruised and vulnerable,
Left: Sometimes blunt reassessment of ourselves
when we have lost our vision.
All: But always God calls us to take stock of the many blessings
we have gained in life; to see ourselves realistically against
the backdrop of a world in need, and to care about others for whom Jesus had compassion and concern – and to take action.

HYMN: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

To all, life thou givest – to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,
then wither and perish – but naught changeth thee.

Thou reignest, in glory, though rulest in light;
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all praise we would render: O help us to see
‘tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. C/A
OPENING PRAYERS

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN ~ Wayne Barton

SONG: Sent By the Lord Am I
Sent by the Lord am I;
my hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.
Sent by the Lord am I;
my hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.

The angels cannot change
a world of hurt and pain
into a world of love,
of justice and of peace.
The task is mine to do,
to set it really free.
Oh, help me to obey;
help me to do your will. © Iona Community (CH 4)

INTRODUCTION TO THE READINGS

READINGS: 1 Timothy 6: 6–19 Elizabeth Penwell
Luke 16: 19-31 Warren Pettigrew
SERMON

A TIME OF QUIET

THE OFFERING & BLESSING OF THE SHOE BOXES
Compassionate and gracious God, we who have received your gifts
pray you will bless this offering, given in response to your generosity.
May these gifts nurture the ministries of your church and foster goodwill among all people…

HYMN: Christ be our Light
Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your Church gathered today.

Longing for food, many are hungry.
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others,
shared until all are fed…

Longing for shelter, many are homeless.
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us your building, sheltering others,
walls made of living stone…

Many the gifts, many the people,
many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another,
making your kingdom come. © Bernadette Farrell (CH4)

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN: I Am the Light of the World
I am the light of the world.
You people come and follow me!
If you follow and love
you’ll learn the mystery
of what you were meant to do and be.

When the song of the angel is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and the shepherds
have found their way home,
the work of Christmas is begun:

To find the lonely and the lost,
to heal their broken souls with love,
to feed the hungry children
with warmth and good food,
to feel the earth below, the sky above;

To free the prisoners from all chains,
to make the powerful care,
to re-build the nations
with strength of goodwill,
to be at one with people everywhere;

To bring hope to every task you do,
to dance at a baby’s new birth,
to make music in
an old man’s heart,
and sing to the colours of the earth. © Desert Flower Music (WOV669)

THE BLESSING

FUNDRAISING
Year ending 30/6/2013 July 2013
Coffee Koha 165.20
Crafty Crafters 1515.90
Foot Clinic 1000.61 160.87
Mission Table 638.50 13.00
DVD’s 208.70
Fun Night 17.39
Cake Stall 561.00
Walking Group 80.00
Bacon 349.56
Presbytery Tea 101.00
Plant Stall 500.00 ______
5137.86 173.87

NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea after the service, which will be immediately followed by the AGM.

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 25th September: Meet 9.30am in Beckenham Methodist carpark, Martin Ave. Morning tea at Cuppa & Chat (proceeds to church funds). June 332 8874.

FIRESIDE: For the meeting on Tuesday 24th September, Lyn has invited us to her home for coffee & dessert, which she will provide. Barbara will tell us about their recent trip to Vietnam. Enquiries: Lyn 332 0865 or Margaret 366 8936.

CARING & SHARING meets on Wednesday 25th September 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. All are welcome. For further details, please contact Fern 332 4725.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS meets every Thursday 10am -12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

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
PLEASE NOTE: THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from 2 – 4 October.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 14th October 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please phone the Parish Office to book.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is displayed in the Lounge.

Spring Carnival Saturday 28th September 9am-1pm St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa Road. All welcome.

DAYLIGHT SAVING begins next Sunday. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour?!

MAYORAL CANDIDATES’ Q & A SESSION: Thursday 26th September 7pm at Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church. All Welcome. Hosted by the Cashmere Residents’ Association.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Sunday 22nd Hilary; Mon 23rd Daniel; Sat 28th Hannah.

WORSHIP LEADER: Trevor Crew,
assisted by the St Martin’s Walking Group.
THEME: Right Relationships

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER: We gather together greeting one another, enjoying and meditating on the music of the St Martin’s Instrumental Group and organist Bill Irvine.

WELCOME, NOTICES & CELEBRATIONS:

CALL TO WORSHIP:
This is the place and this is the time.
Here and now God waits to break into our experience.
To change our minds, to change our lives, to change our ways.

To make us see the world and the whole of life in a new light.
To fill us with hope, joy and certainty for the future.

This is the place as are all places. This is the time as are all times.

O God of this place and every place. God of this time and all time,
Here and now we praise you.

HYMN: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You (Tune: “Hymn to Joy” WOV 92)
Joyful, joyful we adore you,
God of glory, Lord of love.
Hearts unfold like flowers before you,
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of tears and sadness,
drive the mists of doubt away.
Giver of abounding gladness,
fill us with the light of day!

All your works with joy surround you,
Earth and heaven reflect your rays.
Stars and planets sing around you,
Centre of unbroken praise:
Field and forest, plain and mountain,
flower filled garden, gleaming dew,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in you!

People join the mighty chorus
which the love of Christ began.
God our life is stirring in us,
Christ-like love binds us as one.
Ever singing we go forward
servants of the risen Christ.
Joyful music leads us onward
in the triumph song of life. ©Larry van Dyke

PRAYER: “The Good Gardener” Sue Saunders

SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 Fern Wakefield

C.H. SPURGEON ~ Introduction June Service

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY: “Growing Things”

HYMN: Spring Song (Tune: “Puer Nobis” WOV 218)
In the garden, on the farms
Signs of life are showing.
Lambs and buds, the calves and trees
Praise the God of growing.

Kowhai gild the native bush,
Alpine meadows blossom.
Ferns unfold and mosses fruit.
Signs of God’s great kingdom.

Help us care much more, O Lord
For the unprotected,
For the young, the old, the poor,
All who are neglected.

Then God’s fragile plant will bloom
In our selfish nation.
People will respect the work,
Honour God’s creation. © Bill Wallace

HONOURING ONE ANOTHER: Romans 12: 10
FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER: Luke 6: 36

SUNG LORD’S PRAYER: (Tune Kum Ba Yah AA 31).
Father God in heav’n, Lord most high:
Hear your children’s prayer, Lord most high:
Hallowed be your name, Lord most high –
O Lord, hear our prayer.

May your kingdom come here on earth;
May your will be done here on earth,
As it is in heaven so on earth –
O Lord, hear our prayer

Give us daily bread day by day,
And forgive our sins day by day,
As we too forgive day by day,
O Lord, hear our prayer.

Lead us in your way, make us strong;
When temptations come make us strong;
Save us all from sin, keep us strong –
O Lord, hear our prayer.

All things come from you, all are yours –
Kingdom, glory, power, all are yours;
Take our lives and gifts, all are yours –
O lord, hear our prayer. © Mrs M Seddon

THE OFFERING: Music for Reflection played whilst this is collected.

DEDICATORY PRAYER: Joan Scott

ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER: 1 Thessalonians 5: 11
ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER: Romans 15: 7
THE LISTS: Margaret Shanks

HYMN: Servant Song
Brother, sister, let me serve you,
Let me be as Christ to you;
Pray that I may have the grace to
Let you be my servant too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,
And companions on the road;
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for you
In the night-time of your fear;
I will hold my hand out to you,
Speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping;
When you laugh I’ll laugh with you;
I will share your joy and sorrow,
Till we’ve seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony,
Born of all we’ve known together
Of Christ’s love and agony.

Brother, sister, let me serve you
Let me be as Christ to you;
Pray that I may have the grace to
Let you be my servant too. © Richard Gillard

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

THE BENEDICTION

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Mon 16th Gowan, Bob; Wed 18th Gilly, Benjamin; Sat 21st Beverley.
NOTICES
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Parishioners will be held on Sunday 22nd September following Morning Worship.

The Craft Group is having a display of work in the middle lounge this morning.

Please return your Operation Christmas Child shoebox next Sunday.

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

WEDNESDAY WALKERS 18th September: Meet 9.30am at the river end of South Library carpark for a Spring walk. Coffee at Red 10.30 when we welcome non-walkers to join us. Margaret 366 8936.

SESSION meets this Wednesday 18th September at 7.30pm.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS meets every Thursday 10am -12 noon in the Beckenham Methodist Lounge. $3 per session. New faces are always welcome. Please contact Beverley 332 7786 for more information.

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

CARING & SHARING meets on Wednesday 25th September 2pm at Beckenham Methodist. All are welcome. For further details, please contact Fern 332 4725.

FOOTCARE CLINIC: Next Session Monday 14th October 1-4pm at Beckenham Methodist. Please phone the Parish Office to book.

Rustle of Spring Concert TODAY 2.30pm Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church with Tim Emerson (Piano), David M?ller-Cajar (French Horn), and featuring a display of Flamenco Dancing. Door sales only – $14 Adults; $10 unwaged.

HUB NEWS: This week’s information is displayed in the Lounge.

Spring Carnival Saturday 28th September 9am-1pm St Mark’s Anglican Church, Opawa Road. All welcome.

Hub Activities for the week 15th – 22nd September 2013

St James’ Presbyterian Church
Tues 17 Sept 9.30am Tuesday Kidz in Hall Lounge
Thurs 19 Sept 7.30pm Women Journeying at Janette’s, 62 Frankleigh
Street. Bring something that has meaning to you
to share, eg. poem, quote, letter, etc
Fri 20 Sept 4.30pm Friday Kidz in Kidz Live Room
Sat 21 Sept St James Indoor Bowling Club 50th Celebrations.
Sun 22 Sept 4:00pm GalovicExhibition
Sacred Heart Parish Hall
5:00pm Shared Meal at Sacred Heart.
6:00pm Taize Ecumenical Service – Sacred Heart Church

St Martin’s Presbyterian Church
NB: all events at Beckenham Methodist, Malcolm Ave, unless otherwise specified.
Tue 17 Sept 10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
Wed 18 Sept 9.30am Walking Group. June 332 8874
10am-12noon Cuppa & Chat. Aubrey 930 2525
7.30pm Session meeting
Thu 19 Sept 10am-12noon Crafty Crafters. $3 per session. Beverley 332 7786
Sun 22 Sept 9.00am Morning Worship. Parish AGM.

Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church
Mon 16 Sept 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Tues 17 Sept 10.00am Mainly Music. Eleanor 960 4824
Weds 18 Sept 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 19 Sept 9.30am & 10.40am Tai Chi for seniors in lounge. Brian 338 6228
7.30 pm Spreydon Indoor Bowls. Pat 353 0265
Fri 20 Sept 7.00pm Lift Youth Group. Matt 027 3890000
Sat 21 Sept 1.30pm Hoon Hay Indoor Bowls. Brian 338 4488

Cashmere Hills Presbyterian Church
Sunday 15 Sept 2.30pm Rustle of Spring Concert, with Tim Emerson and
David M?ller-Cajar. Door sales only $14 Adults; $10 unwaged
Mon 16 Sept 9.30am Pre-School Music
Wed 17 Sep 10.00am Forum – a group to discuss and reflect on the
previous Sunday’s Readings and Sermon. All Welcome
Thurs 18 Sep 10.30am – 12 noon Prayer Group at 20 Major Aiken Drive
Sun 22 Sep 11.30am Healing Service
5.00pm Sunday Night Lights