NEWS FROM FIRST CHURCH

Our Sunday services have almost become a “drop in” café, as visitors to town join us in our hall for a relaxed and friendly time of worship with morning tea.  It is always very interesting to meet new people, hear where they’re from and what brings them to Martinborough.

Sometimes there are family connections, and fascinating stories are told.  In First Church’s 150 plus years, it has played a part in the lives of many people and families who grew up in and around Martinborough through weddings, baptisms, Sunday School, Bible Class and all the social life that revolves around a parish church which is so much a part of the history of the town.

The First Church Country stall had a very successful day in February, and we are looking forward to the second Fair Day on Saturday 4^th March – sunshine please, but whatever the weather we will be there.

Every year from the first Country Fair in 1977 we have enjoyed being part of these busy fairs, meeting and chatting to all who come by, and very proud to promote and sell our lovely home baking, garden produce, seasonal preserves and much, much more.

Apart from our services on each Sunday and the Country Fairs, we have the following dates coming up in the Church Calendar.

25^th February & the last Saturday in each month, ie 25^th March – the Church Hall will be open from 1pm to 5pm for the sale of books and Bric Brac -all welcome.  If you would like to drop off items to sell, we are happy to receive these.

6^th & 7^th May – Labyrinth in the Town Hall

13^th May – Labyrinth in the Town Hall

25^th & 26^th August – Spring Fling Fashion Parade

If you would like to contact us, please email mboro.firstchurch@xtra.co.nz or phone Margaret on 0272459663.

Pam Colenso