Holy Week is a chance for us all to commemorate and reflect on the events leading up to Jesus’ Crucifixion and then his Resurrection. As we have been doing for the last few years, Holy Week is also a chance for us to join with our neighbouring churches in the Papatoetoe Community, to share in …
Good evening all, Due to the dangerous weather conditions and road closures, our Maundy Service for Thursday the 17th of April has been cancelled. Please remain indoors and stay warm and dry. Services for this weekend will remain as is, unless announced otherwise. We thank you all for your patience and praying you are all …
“Tēnā koutou katoa Throughout my ministry I have either participated in, or led, an Easter sunrise service, firstly at Mt Albert in Auckland, and more latterly at the Lookout in Oamaru. It is very uplifting to stand in the quiet darkness and then see the sun come up over the city/town and hear the words …
Thank you Lord for a very successful day! Today, was our first Neighbours Day since COVID-19 and needless to say, it was a great success. Our day was spent eating Candy floss, Popcorn, sausages, playing Connect Four, Basketball, on the bouncy castles, while listening to some great music. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks …
A message from our Moderator: Autumnal Letting-Go After a late burst of summer weather, we are beginning to feel the turn of the season. Mornings have begun to feel quite autumnal. I love that word! And I have to say that autumn is my favourite season. There is something about the softer days, the sense …
On the 21st of December 2024, the Sunday School children and their families boarded a Double Decker bus to our End of year outing at Parakai Pools. We were so fortunate to be able to enjoy a full day full of food, drink, great company, hydro-slides and cold and hot swimming pools. We give thanks …
Our tamariki are so excited to perform for you all in the next couple of weeks. The kids have been practicing very hard and everything is coming together nicely. Thank you to our St Martins family for continuing to pray over our tamariki and their preparation for Children’s Sunday. We look forward to seeing you …
On Friday the 26th of July, the Praise and Worship, and Media Team went on their annual retreat. What an amazing time for us to reset, recharge, and reenergise for the rest of the year ahead. Each night and day we spent on our retreat, we listened to a word of devotion, we read and …
