Sunday, July 27, 10:15-10:50 AM
Fourth Quarter: Images of Christ
Unit 2: Images of Christ in the Gospels
Lesson 9: Christ as Messiah
Lesson Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23
Focus of the Lesson: We come to know people not by what others say about them but by a personal relationship with them. How well do we ever really know somebody? Peter's confession of Jesus was a milestone in his understanding of Jesus as the Messiah.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

These groups meet most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Absolutely Fabulous (mid 40s - early 60s)

Foundations (30s and 40s)

PrimeTimers (age 50-64)

Single Adults Learning Together (30s and beyond)

Young Couples (20s and 30s)

For more information, visit our Christian Education for Adults Web page.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Kelly Enos; Jack Swonson; Kathy Johnson
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Laura and Perry Ruthven
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leader: Anne Berry
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Massey Gentry
Room 207-209, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, July 13: "The Sabbath for Man," Mark 2:27,28

Sunday, July 20: Bill Linden, guest speaker

Sunday, July 27, "Sell What You Have," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 3, "Not Peace But a Sword," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 10, "The Rate For the Job," Matthew 20:14,15

Sunday, August 17, "If You Do Not Forgive Your Brother," Matthew 18:15

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Dr. John K. Graham
Activity Center, Upper Hall (west)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The homeless in Houston have many needs, but among their greatest needs right now is an item most of us take for granted every day: a toothbrush.

On Sunday mornings in June and July, each Adult Bible Fellowship will be collecting new toothbrushes to give to the Way Station, a homeless ministry at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church.

So please pick up an extra toothbrush - some extra toothpaste, too, if you can - and bring it to Church. You can be assured that your simple gesture of generosity will brighten someone's smile in more ways than one! For more information, please contact Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830. For more information about the Way Station, contact Anya McInnis.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Mike and Rachel Fuqua
Clergy mentor: The Rev. F. Stuart Shelby
Room 217, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Introduce your child to the power of the written word.
This interactive seminar will instruct parents on how to introduce emergent and young readers to the power of the written word and encourage their love for reading through a one-on-one storytelling process.* Parents will receive effective instruction in reading-aloud and story comprehension, learn games to play with storybooks, and try out the storytelling process. Come and learn how to start a tradition with your child that will guarantee their future success in reading.

The camp will be held on Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; bring a sack lunch. The fee is $120 for parishioners, and $130 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

Lauren Burrow holds a Masters in Reading and Language Arts and is a recent graduate of Rice University's School Literacy and Culture Project: The Storytelling Project. She has taught early childhood for five years and is entering her third year at St. Martin's Episcopal Children's Center.

*The process of storytelling meets TEA guidelines for the development of young children's literacy; is essential to children's cognitive, physical, and psychosocial developments amd all-around success as students; and can allow preschoolers and young children to build their vocabularies, gain background knowledge about a variety of topics, and have fun with books!

Sunday, August 3, 10:15-10:50 AM
Fourth Quarter: Images of Christ
Unit 3: Images of Christ in Us
Lesson 10: Doers of the Word
Lesson Scripture: James 1:17-27
Focus of the Lesson: Some people have abundant knowledge, but it does not necessarily motivate their behavior. What is the appropriate relationship between knowing what to do and acting on that knowledge? James tells us that as God's people we must not only hear the word of God but also respond to it with transforming action.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

These groups meet most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Absolutely Fabulous (mid 40s - early 60s)

Foundations (30s and 40s)

PrimeTimers (age 50-64)

Single Adults Learning Together (30s and beyond)

Young Couples (20s and 30s)

For more information, visit our Christian Education for Adults Web page.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Kelly Enos; Jack Swonson; Kathy Johnson
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

We begin a new unit on Sunday, August 3. Unit 3, "Images of Christ in Us," illustrates how James teaches Christians to model Christ in their lives by being doers of the word, impartial disciples, wise speakers, people of Godly behavior, and a prayerful community. On Sunday, August 3, James 1 challenges us to be "Doers of the Word" and not merely hearers.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday Adult Christian Education offering. Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

For information, contact the Rev. Jerald W. Hyche at 713/985-3839 or Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830.


These groups meet most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Absolutely Fabulous (mid 40s-early 60s)

Foundations (30s and 40s)

PrimeTimers (ages 50-64)

Single Adults Learning Together (30s and beyond)

Young Couples (20s and 30s)

For more information, visit our Christian Education for Adults Web page.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Laura and Perry Ruthven
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leader: Anne Berry
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Massey Gentry
Room 207-209, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, July 13: "The Sabbath for Man," Mark 2:27,28

Sunday, July 20: Bill Linden, guest speaker

Sunday, July 27, "Sell What You Have," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 3, "Not Peace But a Sword," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 10, "The Rate For the Job," Matthew 20:14,15

Sunday, August 17, "If You Do Not Forgive Your Brother," Matthew 18:15

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Dr. John K. Graham
Activity Center, Upper Hall (west)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Mike and Rachel Fuqua
Clergy mentor: The Rev. F. Stuart Shelby
Room 217, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Consider attending a Cursillo weekend in 2008! Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning "short course." A Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christian living that can help individuals live the Christian life more faithfully and more effectively. In the Diocese of Texas, over 9,000 have found the weekend at Camp Allen to be a joy-filled experience, while learning the Cursillo method and meeting people from across the Diocese. You will return to join the Cursillo community at St. Martin's, now totaling 100 parishioners, and meet regularly with members in a reunion group.

Cursillo weekend dates are:

August 7-10

November 6-9

The cost is $210.00/person, which includes room, meals and all materials. The November date is at Campsite III with bunk-style rooms for men and women for only $125/person. A limited number of scholarships are available. Download applications at www.texascursillo.org or contact the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham at 713/985-3815.

Keyword = Retreat

Christian Education programs for the fall begin on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

For the fall: Touch a child's life and teach on Sunday mornings. Preschool area teachers welcome! Contact Carol Katrana, Lay Minister for Early Childhood Education, at 713/985-3816.

Christian Education programs for the fall begin on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

Would you like to be a part of your child's spiritual formation? Join us to lead or shepherd this fall. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

Christian Education programs for the fall begin on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

Consider teaching Christian Education for adults. Contact the Rev. Jerald W. Hyche, Associate Rector for Discipleship and Spiritual Formation, at 713/985-3839.

Sunday, August 10, 10:15-10:50 AM
Fourth Quarter: Images of Christ
Unit 3: Images of Christ in Us
Lesson 11: Impartial Disciples
Lesson Scripture: James 2:1-13
Focus of the Lesson: People often value people in relation to material wealth. By what criteria do we determine our values? James teaches that Christians should make no distinctions in their treatment of people based on their material wealth.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

These groups meet most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Absolutely Fabulous (mid 40s - early 60s)

Foundations (30s and 40s)

PrimeTimers (age 50-64)

Single Adults Learning Together (30s and beyond)

Young Couples (20s and 30s)

For more information, visit our Christian Education for Adults Web page.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Kelly Enos; Jack Swonson; Kathy Johnson
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Laura and Perry Ruthven
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leader: Anne Berry
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Massey Gentry
Room 207-209, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, July 13: "The Sabbath for Man," Mark 2:27,28

Sunday, July 20: Bill Linden, guest speaker

Sunday, July 27, "Sell What You Have," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 3, "Not Peace But a Sword," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 10, "The Rate For the Job," Matthew 20:14,15

Sunday, August 17, "If You Do Not Forgive Your Brother," Matthew 18:15

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Dr. John K. Graham
Activity Center, Upper Hall (west)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Mike and Rachel Fuqua
Clergy mentor: The Rev. F. Stuart Shelby
Room 217, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

An orientation meeting of all Sunday morning Adult Christian Education leaders will be held on Tuesday, August 12, in Bagby Parish Hall.

6:00 PM - Dinner will be provided

6:30-7:30 PM - Meeting

New leaders for the program year beginning in September are expected to attend; leaders from the past year are encouraged to come. We will discuss new course offerings, new procedures, and new leadership roles, as well as other matters that will help us "kick off" the new year with smooth success.

RSVP to Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830 by Monday, August 11.

An orientation meeting of all Sunday morning Adult Christian Education leaders will be held on Tuesday, August 12, in Bagby Parish Hall.

6:00 PM - Dinner will be provided

6:30-7:30 PM - Meeting

New leaders for the program year beginning in September are expected to attend; leaders from the past year are encouraged to come. We will discuss new course offerings, new procedures, and new leadership roles, as well as other matters that will help us "kick off" the new year with smooth success.

RSVP to Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830 by Monday, August 11.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Kelly Enos; Jack Swonson; Kathy Johnson
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Laura and Perry Ruthven
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leader: Anne Berry
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Massey Gentry
Room 207-209, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, July 13: "The Sabbath for Man," Mark 2:27,28

Sunday, July 20: Bill Linden, guest speaker

Sunday, July 27, "Sell What You Have," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 3, "Not Peace But a Sword," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 10, "The Rate For the Job," Matthew 20:14,15

Sunday, August 17, "If You Do Not Forgive Your Brother," Matthew 18:15

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Dr. John K. Graham
Activity Center, Upper Hall (west)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Mike and Rachel Fuqua
Clergy mentor: The Rev. F. Stuart Shelby
Room 217, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) will not meet on Sunday, August 24. For more information, contact the Rev. Jerald W. Hyche at 713/985-3839.

Seeking membership is a very important step. It is our goal to support your understanding of St. Martin's, its ministries and your role in the life of the Parish by offering this class to all prospective members. The class is a requirement for anyone seeking membership; it also is open to present members. This class informs you about the purpose of the Parish and your purpose as a Christian. It teaches you about what Salvation is and your part in it. You will learn how to move through the stages of Christian growth leading you to a rich and full level of maturity and discipleship. Classes are led by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. Upcoming class:

Sunday, August 24, 4:00-7:00 PM, in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center.

RSVP to Kris Johnson at 713/830-4126. Child care is available.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room
This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, July 13: "The Sabbath for Man," Mark 2:27,28

Sunday, July 20: Bill Linden, guest speaker

Sunday, July 27, "Sell What You Have," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 3, "Not Peace But a Sword," Mark 10:21

Sunday, August 10, "The Rate For the Job," Matthew 20:14,15

Sunday, August 17, "If You Do Not Forgive Your Brother," Matthew 18:15

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Education for Ministry 2008-2009

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education at St. Martin's that has been developed and administered throughout The Episcopal Church by the University of the South School of Theology. Participants are guided by trained mentors through the study and discussion of scripture, church history, liturgy and theology.

EfM groups gather Wednesday evenings, September-May, 7:00-9:30 PM, Payne Education Center (2nd floor). Each year begins with a dinner in August for fellowship, fun, introduction of new members, and distribution of class materials.

No more than 12 students can be enrolled in the program at one time. Tuition is $340 per year. Tuition assistance is available.

Students are encouraged to register by Monday, August 25. Participants will gather for introductions and distribution of materials on Wednesday, August 27. The first class will be held on Wednesday, September 3.

For more information, contact EfM mentors:

Alida Webb

Tim Broughton

Kathy Johnson at 713/985-3834

Or visit the EfM Web site: sewanee.edu/EFM

To register for the class:
Contact Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830.

Education for Ministry 2008-2009

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education at St. Martin's that has been developed and administered throughout The Episcopal Church by the University of the South School of Theology. Participants are guided by trained mentors through the study and discussion of scripture, church history, liturgy and theology.

EfM groups gather Wednesday evenings, September-May, 7:00-9:30 PM, Payne Education Center (2nd floor). Each year begins with a dinner in August for fellowship, fun, introduction of new members, and distribution of class materials.

No more than 12 students can be enrolled in the program at one time. Tuition is $340 per year. Tuition assistance is available.

Students are encouraged to register by Monday, August 25. Participants will gather for introductions and distribution of materials on Wednesday, August 27. The first class will be held on Wednesday, September 3.

For more information, contact EfM mentors:

Alida Webb

Tim Broughton

Kathy Johnson at 713/985-3834

Or visit the EfM Web site: sewanee.edu/EFM

To register for the class:
Contact Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Kelly Enos; Jack Swonson; Kathy Johnson
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Activity Center, Upper Hall (east)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Laura and Perry Ruthven
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Jerald W. Hyche
Room 210-212, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leader: Anne Berry
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Massey Gentry
Room 207-209, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

"That's What the Man Said" is a series of lessons on the difficult teachings of Jesus, taught by the Rev. Ron Morris.
Leaders: Tom and Mary Miller
Activity Center, Aerobics Room

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.

Sunday, August 24, "I Do Not Know You," Matthew 25:11-13

Sunday, August 31, "Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?," Mark 15:34

Sunday, September 7, Seekers Class does meet

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Clergy mentor: The Rev. Dr. John K. Graham
Activity Center, Upper Hall (west)

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday adult Christian Education offering. St. Martin's adult classes, sometimes called Adult Bible Fellowships, or ABFs, emphasize Christian Education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships.

This group meets most Sundays, 10:15-10:50 AM.
Leaders: Mike and Rachel Fuqua
Clergy mentor: The Rev. F. Stuart Shelby
Room 217, Payne Education Center

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Alpha isn't just coming ... it's here! Join us Wednesday evenings, beginning September 3, 6:00-7:45 PM in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A, B & C. This 10-week course begins September 3 and ends on November 12. (Does not meet on Wednesday, October 22.) Click here to register online.

For more information, visit the Alpha Web page, or contact the Rev. F. Stuart Shelby at 713/985-3849.

Wednesday night schedule (fall 2008):

5:30-8:30 PM - Child care is offered in Founders' Hall; reservations are not required

6:00 PM - The Alpha course begins in Bagby Parish Hall with dinner. Reservations are requested.

6:00-7:45 PM - Program for children in Room 202-204, Payne Education Center. We'll have music, biblical reflection, fellowship and more! RSVP to Chris Decker at 713/985-3812 so that we can provide dinner.

6:00-7:45 PM - Program for youth at the Island. We'll have music, fellowship and more. RSVP to Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843 so that we can provide dinner.

6:00-6:30 PM - Holy Eucharist is celebrated in the Chapel

6:30-7:00 PM - Dinner is available in Cafe St. Martin's

Our course schedule:
Wednesday, September 3, Introductory Supper. Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?
Wednesday, September 10, Who is Jesus?
Wednesday, September 17, Why Did Jesus Die?
Wednesday, September 24, How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
Wednesday, October 1, Why and How Do I Pray?
Wednesday, October 8, Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Wednesday, October 15, How Does God Guide Us?
Wednesday, October 29, How Can I Resist Evil?

Saturday, November 1, Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Does God Heal Today?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Wednesday, November 5, Why and How Should We Tell Others?
Wednesday, November 12, What About the Church?

Education for Ministry 2008-2009

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education at St. Martin's that has been developed and administered throughout The Episcopal Church by the University of the South School of Theology. Participants are guided by trained mentors through the study and discussion of scripture, church history, liturgy and theology.

EfM groups gather Wednesday evenings, September-May, 7:00-9:30 PM, Payne Education Center (2nd floor). Each year begins with a dinner in August for fellowship, fun, introduction of new members, and distribution of class materials.

No more than 12 students can be enrolled in the program at one time. Tuition is $340 per year. Tuition assistance is available.

Students are encouraged to register by Monday, August 25. Participants will gather for introductions and distribution of materials on Wednesday, August 27. The first class will be held on Wednesday, September 3.

For more information, contact EfM mentors:

Alida Webb

Tim Broughton

Kathy Johnson at 713/985-3834

Or visit the EfM Web site: sewanee.edu/EFM

To register for the class:
Contact Sonia Garza at 713/985-3830.

Life: A User's Manual

Did you ever wonder what the concept of the Trinity has to do with your life as a Christian living in the 21st century? Do you want a chance to discuss the difference between ethics and morality with others? Then join us for this new adult offering, beginning September 7, 10:15-11:00 AM in the Vestry Conference Room (near the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe).

Adults of all ages are welcomed to this class which is team-taught and class-driven. Lively discussions regarding current events, life struggles and triumphs, as well as how to maintain a Christian world view, while facing the challenges of everyday life, will help navigate this exciting, biblically-based class. Guest teachers, current events and "hot topics" will be a regular part of this engaging, thought-provoking weekly experience.

This class meets most Sundays. Please check The Star for more information on scheduled speakers, or contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.