Watch this space for Parish Notices
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE PARISH?
As part of keeping people updated on what is happening throughout the parish, it is hoped that congregations, people, and ministry leaders will submit brief articles to let us all know where God is at work through our Parish.
Marton Food Pantry: This has been operating for almost five years from St Stephen’s church hall. It is run by a team of volunteers and has been registered as a Charitable Trust since October 2021. We provide a grocery top-up for those who attend each Friday. All are welcome, and no criteria are needed. This food is mostly food otherwise destined for landfill, but quite suitable for eating. It is supplemented by grocery purchases (paid for from donations), by food brought in from the community, and by pick-ups from Just Zilch (PN) Speirs Group (Marton) and New World (Marton). We provided food Parcels through the COVID lockdowns, and continue to provide parcels for 35-60 households each week, feeding up to 200 people.
Our aim is to reduce food waste, serve the community and feed the hungry, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity as we do it.
JOIN US FOR PRAYER
Prayer is at the centre of what we do as Christians. I would like you to think about joining our text prayer chain. Requests for prayer are sent in and then simply texted out. If you would like to join please text Su Conlon on 0275771527.
If texting isn’t your forte, we also send out the prayer request as an email - if you would like to receive this email please contact Sue Wells on bswells83@gmail.com.
If you need prayer, please text or email as above with specific needs or requests. This is confidential and only prayer chain members have details.
Every Thursday morning at 6.30am in St Stephen's Church in Marton we meet to pray for our parish. All are welcome.
There is also night prayer with the diocese Mon - Sat 9 p.m. via zoom
Meeting ID: 211 936 7784 Password: prayers
In Christ, Alison
PLEASE BE ADVISED, WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT CHEQUES
Unfortunately, the ANZ bank has not been accepting cheques since the end of May.
We do appreciate your ongoing financial support and would be happy to help you with alternative ways of giving to the Parish. Please contact the Parish office for further assistance, phone 06 327 8398
ST STEPHENS PLAYGROUP
St Stephen's Hall, 23 Maunder Street Marton. Come along onTuesday mornings during term time at 10am for this play based session for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. Morning tea provided for children and aduts. Koha appreciated. Find us on facebook.
WOOLLY BLESSINGS - ARE YOU A KNITTER OR CROCHET?
Contact Ann 0272436413 or 3276267 for more details.
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