Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

In preparation for the August 2 off campus health fair, we will be assembling gift bags on Thursday, July 24, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (west). Lunch is available, and children are welcome to help if they are accompanied by a parent. We will be assembling gift bags of Houston Independent School District (HISD) recommended school supplies: paper, crayons, glue, pencils and scissors. Many hands make light work! The gift bags will be given to each child who receives services at our health fair.

Sign up now to help assemble school supplies for the children. Contact Chris Decker at 713/985-3812 or Sally Harvin.

About St. Martin's Fourth Annual Health Fair:
Sign up now to volunteer at St. Martin's Fourth Annual Health Fair. This year four other churches - St. Luke's Methodist, Epiphany Episcopal, St. Thomas Episcopal, and Iglesia Santa Maria - are collaborating with us.

The health fair will be held on Saturday, August 2, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM at the YMCA, 10402 Fondren, just south of South Braeswood. We are expecting around 1,500 medically underserved children and parents.

At the health fair we will provide immunizations to the children and dental check ups to adults and children. We also will give the children HISD-recommended school supplies and school uniform vouchers.

We anticipate over twenty vendors will participate at our health fair. They will provide blood pressure and glucose testing, vision, HIV and sickle cell disease screening, counseling in mental health and domestic violence, and information about enrolling in CHIP and other insurance programs, and also will sign up adults for GED and ESL classes.

Sign up now to volunteer at the August 2 health fair. Contact Chris Decker at 713/985-3812 or Sally Harvin.

St. Martin's health fairs meet real needs! Being able to help so many children and their parents is exciting and very rewarding for all the volunteers.

Christian meditation, or contemplative prayer, is about learning to sit still, to be quiet and just be with God, attending only to Him. It's a prayer of loving attention, holy listening, and puts aside our thoughts and plans in order to embrace the sacrament of the present moment. For instruction and practice, join the Christian Meditation Group on Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 PM, in the Chapel. Call Pat Bodley, or just come. If you are new to meditation, try to arrive at 6:15 PM.

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

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church and the Old Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours every 2 or 3 weeks, please contact the Rev. F. Stuart Shelby at 713/985-3849.

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

Men's AA meets Mondays, 12:00-1:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Men's AA meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Men are invited to the Men's Thursday Bible Study, Thursdays, from 7:00-8:00 AM, in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center. The group's mission is to reach out and communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ through study. Contact Gerald Thurmond.

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

St. Martin's Prayer Ministry intercedes weekly for those in need who are named on the Parish spoken and Continuing Prayer lists. It is the Christian duty and privilege to pray for others asking God to make them whole: health of their total being - body, soul and Spirit. Join us Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 PM, in Room 203, Payne Education Center. Call Jackie Cole.

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

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children and youth choirs; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact George Mims, D.M. at 713/985-3823.

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

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:00 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall. Child care is available. Contact George Mims, D.M. at 713/985-3823.

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

Debtor's Anonymous meets Fridays, at 7:30 PM, in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly represent the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Margaret Farese or Susan Phelps.

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Overeater's Anonymous H.O.W. Concept meets Fridays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Church is open to receive visitors several hours each week. The Docent Guild is on hand to welcome those who would like a tour, as well as for those who merely want to look around. The Docent Guild touring schedule is as follows:

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM Worship service.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

For information, or to schedule a group tour, please call 713/830-4117.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The next Spirituality Saturday is Saturday, July 26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. This is a monthly class during which we delve into the history of spirituality, the contribution of the Christian mystics and saints, and guided prayer. Scripture and prayer are central to the discussion. Our intent is to provide an opportunity to grow in the spirit through Christ to the Father. Come for all or part of the experience. Spiritual Directors are Pat Bodley, Causey Coffield and Bill Moore.

Once a month St. Martin's volunteers assist CCSC's Department of Emergency Services. We sort food and clothing donations, and staff the Food Pantry and clothing shop. No experience is needed. Your volunteer work here makes an immediate difference in people's lives. This community service is also suitable, with parental supervision, for young people aged 10 and older. We meet under the big tree in front of CCSC at 3434 Branard (2 blocks south of West Alabama at Marquart, east of Edloe Street) at 8:50 AM and work from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Wear comfortable clothing. Contact Ann Winters to sign up or for details. Upcoming work dates include:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM services, you are invited to take time for a "coffee moment." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B. Coffee and doughnuts also can be found in the Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) classrooms.
Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets Sundays at 8:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:00 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

10:15-10:50 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your color ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (near the east end of Payne Education Center, in the Activity Center building).

Kindergarten, gold ribbon

First Grade, purple ribbon

Second Grade, blue ribbon

Third Grade, red ribbon

Fourth Grade, green ribbon

Fifth Grade, yellow ribbon

B.L.A.ST. is a rotational Christian education program that teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Children meet in a different room each week. Workshops include art, drama, cooking, computer, storytelling, science, games and films. B.L.A.ST. stands for Bible Learning Adventure STations.

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Mark your calendars - July is the month for Christian Community Service Center's "Back to School" Drive! Thousands of children in greater Houston will begin the 2008-2009 academic year without the basic school supplies needed to succeed. You can help these students through CCSC's "Back to School" program!

Your $45 donation will provide one child with a new school uniform, shoes, and a grade-level appropriate package of new school supplies. To donate, you can enclose your cash or check in the "Clothes for Kids" envelopes located in the pew racks during July and place it in the offering. Or, send a check to St. Martin's Episcopal Church made payable to St. Martin's with the notation at the bottom, "CCSC BTS." Help a child to arrive at school on the first day of class feeling well prepared and ready to learn!

For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham at 713/985-3815.

8:15 AM, Choristers robe in Founders' Hall, then process and sing in first part of service in The Church

For more information, contact George Mims, D.M., Organist and Director of Music, at 713/985-3823.

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

9:00-10:10 AM, Preschool Christian Education and Chapel, 1st Floor, Payne Education Center

Lambs (age 2), Room 101

Fish (age 3), Room 110

Unicorns (age 4), Room 109

10:15-10:50 AM, Preschool Christian Education, 1st Floor, Payne Education Center

Lambs (age 2), Room 101

Fish (age 3), Room 110

Unicorns (age 4), Room 109

Children's Chapel offers children a worship experience geared just for them. In Chapel, our children learn our creeds, our hymns, and the meaning behind all that we say and do so that they ultimately will be better prepared to worship with you in Church. The liturgies used are child-friendly, but also sacred in that they contain those essential elements of song, word and sacrament. God is praised, Jesus is met, and the Holy Spirit moves in ways that we cannot begin to imagine!

For more information, contact Carol Katrana, Lay Minister for Early Childhood Education, at 713/985-3816.

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

9:00-10:10 AM, Chapel, look for your color ribbon in Payne Education Center, or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (east end of the Payne Education Center, near the Activity Center Community Room)

Kindergarten, Room 115, P.E.C.

First Grade, purple ribbon

Second Grade, blue ribbon

Children's Chapel offers children a worship experience geared just for them. In Chapel, our children learn our creeds, our hymns, and the meaning behind all that we say and do so that they ultimately will be better prepared to worship with you in Church. The liturgies used are child-friendly, but also sacred in that they contain those essential elements of song, word and sacrament. God is praised, Jesus is met, and the Holy Spirit moves in ways that we cannot begin to imagine!

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly represent the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Margaret Farese or Susan Phelps.

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

On Sunday, July 27, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. John R. Bentley, Jr. will preach during all services. The title of his sermon is "What's Your Venus Rosewater Dish?"

8:00 AM, Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM, Morning Prayer
11:00 AM, Holy Eucharist
6:00 PM, Holy Eucharist

Child care is available during all services.

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.

11:00 AM, Godly PlayTM, Room 115, Payne Education Center

Godly Play enables children to experience the presence of a loving God and discover how to speak the language of their biblical faith. The creator, the Rev. Dr. Jerome W. Berryman, is our teacher. Children become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence.

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, each Sunday from 10:15 AM-11:00 AM in the Chapel.

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

Ages 0-3 - 8:00 AM-10:50 AM, Nurseries, Founders' Hall
Ages 0-4 - 11:00 AM-12:15 PM, Nurseries, Founders' Hall
Ages 0-4 - 5:45-7:00 PM, Nurseries, Founders' Hall

Our Nurseries encourage the growth of developing motor skills in a playful and safe environment.

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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.

It takes a "variety of gifts" to make sure worship at St. Martin's occurs with both reverence and efficiency. Among the many who make worship meaningful are the Ushers. We need more Ushers during the 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM services, especially. Our Ushers all serve in rotations of one month per quarter. Usher service is easy to learn, but integral to the smooth flow of all of our services.

Please contact the Rev. Ken Fields at 713/985-3832 or Kristin Early at 713/985-3848.

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.

Summer Sunday is for grades 6-12 (new sixth graders through elder twelfth graders). We'll meet Sundays, June 1-August 17, 10:15-10:50 AM at the Island. We'll have breakfast around the table and visit a bit about the parable of the day.

For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear (grades 6-8) at 713/985-3843 or Anthony Orona (grades 9-12) at 713/985-3842.

Lunch menu for Sunday, July 27:
Rosemary Roast Chicken Breast
House Salad
Au Gratin Potato
Sauteed Zucchini
Buttered Lima Beans
Dessert

Cafe St. Martin's is located in St. Elisabeth's Refectory, in Bagby Parish Hall. Carry out is available; call ahead to 713/985-3847.

Sunday breakfast, 7:15 AM-9:00 AM, $4.00 (adults) and $2.00 (children under 10). Sunday lunch, 12:00-1:15 PM, $9.00 (adults) and $4.00 (children under 10).

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to worship with their parents, 9:00-10:10 AM, in The Church. They can then attend Children's Chapel in the Chapel (across from the Parlor).
Children's Chapel offers children a worship experience geared just for them. In Chapel, our children learn our creeds, our hymns, and the meaning behind all that we say and do so that they ultimately will be better prepared to worship with you in Church. The liturgies used are child-friendly, but also sacred in that they contain those essential elements of song, word and sacrament. God is praised, Jesus is met, and the Holy Spirit moves in ways that we cannot begin to imagine!

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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.

The Church is open to receive visitors several hours each week. The Docent Guild is on hand to welcome those who would like a tour, as well as for those who merely want to look around. The Docent Guild touring schedule is as follows:

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

For information, or to schedule a group tour, please call 713/830-4117.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

9:00-10:10 AM, Training Choir, Founders' Hall

The Training Choir teaches the basics of singing, musical notation, hymnody and words of the liturgy.

For more information, contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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.

This summer, unlock the real and magical worlds of fairytales through arts and crafts play, dramatic readings and games. Students will enjoy new twists on their old favorites - like the Cinderella from China and the "twice upon a time" Rapunzel - and may even be introduced to some REAL heroes of fairytale times. And don't worry, BOYS, there will be knights, dragons, and heroics for you, too! The week will culminate in a "Fairytale Ball" where students can come dressed as their favorite character.

Camp for children and youth, ages 7-13, is Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. The fee is $120 for parishioners; $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.

Calling all photographers! Do you love to take photographs of people? Then join the volunteers at The Gathering. We need someone to create special moments for our Care Partners. Please call Kathy Tellepsen if interested. The Gathering offers a day at St. Martin's for those with memory loss. Please join us for a fun-filled day the fourth Monday of the month, from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM in Bagby Parish Hall.

CODA meets Mondays, at 7:00 PM, in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Contemplative Prayer Group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at noon for lunch. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM in the Parlor. This group concentrates on meditation, Bible reading, book study and prayer to listen for God's spiritual direction. For more information, contact Shirley McAllister.

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

Flower Delivery Volunteers bring flowers from the Altar to parishioners who have been discharged from the hospital, have a birth in the family or who have had a death in the family. We deliver on Mondays. When we talk about uplifting people, this is one of those ministries. Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

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

GamAnon meets Mondays, at 7:00 PM, in the Activity Center Family Room and the Activity Center Snack Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Gambler's Anonymous meets Mondays at 7:00 PM, in the Activity Center Family Room and the Activity Center Snack Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Mad Science explores the way things grow in this "down-to-earth," half-day pre-school camp. Learn about plants by dissecting seeds, making leaf rubbings, and creating farmable fruit and veggie prints. Investigate the world of worms ... yes, WORMS! ... Put on your Bee-utiful Bug Costume and flutter by the camp as you learn about one of a flower's favorite pollinators! Come see what the buzz is all about! You can even make your own butterfly bracelets!

This camp, for ages 3-5, will be held Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. The fee is $170. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

You're invited to join Prayer for Iraq, a small group praying for Iraq, on Monday afternoons, 4:00-5:00 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Everyone is welcome. Call Janie Putman.

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

Summer Woodworking Camp is led by Linda Engelland. Advanced Carpentry (must have taken Carpentry I & II) will be held Monday-Thursday, July 28-31, 12:30-1:45 PM. The fee is $85 for parishioners; $90 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.

Many Woodworking Camps are offered throughout the summer. Please see the registration form for more information.

Summer Woodworking Camp is led by Linda Engelland. Carpentry I (age 4 1/2 - age 6) will be held Monday-Thursday, July 28-31, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM. The fee is $85 for parishioners; $90 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.

Many Woodworking Camps are offered throughout the summer. Please see the registration form for more information.

Summer Woodworking Camp is led by Linda Engelland. Carpentry II (must have taken Carpentry I or be age 7 or older) will be held Monday-Thursday, July 28-31, 2:00-3:15 PM. The fee is $85 for parishioners; $90 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.

Many Woodworking Camps are offered throughout the summer. Please see the registration form for more information.

The next Gathering will be Monday, July 28, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, in Bagby Parish Hall. Our entertainment is The Circuit Riders.

This Senior Ministry is part of the Pastoral Care Ministries, which endeavors to use its time and gifts to serve Church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss. The program provides a safe and loving environment filled with creative and stimulating activities for care partners, and allows their care givers respite from the day-to-day care and often difficult support required by care partners.
The Gathering's activities are centered around the timeless connection of music - singing favorite songs together; enjoying the camaraderie of games; reminiscing with friends who can relate to their experiences; making new friends while participating in fun craft projects and sharing the fellowship of a good meal. Contact Kathy Tellepsen for information.

This co-ed camp, led by Coach Larry Gatewood, is designed for young "beginner athletes." The boys and girls will learn beginner skills in ball handling, dribbling and basic basketball knowledge. This is a great summer activity for your "new" basketball player! Please bring Gatorade and a snack, or money for snack and drink machines.

Camp for grades 4-8 is Monday-Thursday, July 28-31, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. The fee is $140 for parishioners; $150 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.

Gambler's Anonymous meets Tuesdays, at 12:00 PM, in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Men's Tuesday Bible Study focuses on a weekly exploration of both the Bible and Christian literature. We start at 7:00 AM and normally close by 8:00 AM. To join us, show up any Tuesday in Room 201, Payne Education Center, or call Bill Hughes for more information.

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

The O.P.U.S. Bible Study meets Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, in the Activity Center Aerobics Room - just take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Handicapped parking is available for O.P.U.S. members at the east entrance to the Activity Center.
Under the leadership of the Rev. John R. Bentley, Jr., our mentor, we are studying "Adventures in the Bible ..." weekly journeys through the pages of the world's most significant book ... a road map to biblical understanding; examining the lives of saints and sinners throughout the Bible.
Our Deacon is the Rev. Jim Cunningham, and our President and Convenor is Janie Martin. New members are always welcome - this group is open to all, especially those 55+. Contact Janie Martin.

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

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is open to everyone and is part of the Community of Hope outreach to our parishioners. Our purpose is to knit God's love, care and warmth into our shawls and have them blessed before giving them away. If you don't knit, we will help you learn how, or encourage you to start knitting again. We meet Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, in the Activity Center Family Room. You may stay and knit in fellowship with others or knit on your own, but please consider being a part of our group. Call Shirley McAllister or Joyce Jackson.

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

Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

More than just a sweet thought.
Chef Roger Swanson is selling candy bars at Cafe St. Martin's (milk chocolate and dark chocolate). The price ($2.50) may seem high, but proceeds benefit St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities, dedicated to providing health care for the underserved. Please stop by the Cafe and help support this effort.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Docent Guild is a group of parishioner volunteers whose job is to share the history of St. Martin's and the Episcopalian/Anglican faith with the many visitors and tour groups who come to enjoy our magnificent Church. Members of the Guild undergo hours of study and training in order to be able to properly represent the "St. Martin's story." Not only do they tell the story well, but they also serve as ambassadors and missionaries of our faith. For more information, please contact Margaret Farese or Susan Phelps.

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM worship service
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Overeater's Anonymous H.O.W. Concept meets Wednesdays at 12:30 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

PAIR-Alanon (Parents of Adolescents In Recovery) meets Wednesdays, from 7:30-8:30 PM, in the Activity Center Family Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The St Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) offers a class for new OSL members.

We meet Wednesdays, from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center. All are welcome. Contact the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham at 713/985-3815 or Kathy Watson.

The Order of St. Luke is an international organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members of St. Martin's OSL chapter gather each Sunday morning in the Chapel, from 10:15-11:00 AM to pray for individuals who come for healing prayer or prayer for any need. Click here for more information about Healing Prayer.

The annual healing workshop, sponsored by OSL, will be held Friday-Saturday, September 19-20 in Bagby Parish Hall. Click here for more information about the workshop.

The Church is open to receive visitors several hours each week. The Docent Guild is on hand to welcome those who would like a tour, as well as for those who merely want to look around. The Docent Guild touring schedule is as follows:

Sundays, immediately following the 11:00 AM Worship service.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM; formal tour from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

For information, or to schedule a group tour, please call 713/830-4117.
Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Join the Wednesday Breakfast Bunch on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 AM in St. Elisabeth's Refectory for breakfast and fellowship. Most attend the 7:00 AM Eucharist in the Chapel before they meet for a delicious meal ($3) together. This is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners in a small church atmosphere. For information, contact Barbara Shoemaker.

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

Please join the Wednesday Morning Prayer Group on Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 AM in the Activity Center Family Room for prayer. We pray each week for St. Martin's to overflow with the love and compassion of Christ. We also find time to pray for those who have made requests and for our own families. It's a great way to start the day. Contact Janie Putman.

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

7:00 AM - Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12:00 PM - Holy Eucharist followed by the Sacrament of Healing (Holy Unction), Chapel

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist, Chapel (location changes during Lent)

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. Rite I is the form regularly used. All Christians, baptized in the name of the Trinity, are welcome to receive Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church.

A Women's AA group meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Young Adult Mission Trip will be postponed so that we can gather a bigger crew. Check back soon for a new date.
For more information, contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Christian meditation, or contemplative prayer, is about learning to sit still, to be quiet and just be with God, attending only to Him. It's a prayer of loving attention, holy listening, and puts aside our thoughts and plans in order to embrace the sacrament of the present moment. For instruction and practice, join the Christian Meditation Group on Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 PM, in the Chapel. Call Pat Bodley, or just come. If you are new to meditation, try to arrive at 6:15 PM.

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

Lydia's Guild needs volunteers to help straighten and organize the pew racks in The Church and the Old Church. We work on a rotation basis. If you can give a couple of hours every 2 or 3 weeks, please contact the Rev. F. Stuart Shelby at 713/985-3849.

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

Men's AA meets Mondays, 12:00-1:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Men's AA meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Men are invited to the Men's Thursday Bible Study, Thursdays, from 7:00-8:00 AM, in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center. The group's mission is to reach out and communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ through study. Contact Gerald Thurmond.

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

St. Martin's Prayer Ministry intercedes weekly for those in need who are named on the Parish spoken and Continuing Prayer lists. It is the Christian duty and privilege to pray for others asking God to make them whole: health of their total being - body, soul and Spirit. Join us Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 PM, in Room 203, Payne Education Center. Call Jackie Cole.

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

The St. Cecilia Guild assists the Music Ministry. The efforts include working with the extensive music library, preparing music files for the adult and children's choirs, and occasionally organizing refreshments for choir members. We also need help with the children and youth choirs; those with organizational skills are sought to monitor attendance. For information, contact George Mims, D.M. at 713/985-3823.

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

St. Martin's Choir is a rewarding place of service to the Lord and our congregation. Singing for the 9:00 and 11:00 AM services, the Choir enjoys being accompanied by our terrific Gloria Dei Organ. A variety of classical music, renewal songs and traditional hymns give members opportunities to learn and appreciate the many different styles of sacred music composed for Christians and the Church. Part singing is a standard practice. New members find strong support from seasoned singers in the Choir who provide encouragement and support. Try us out! We're welcoming and pleased to see new faces. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM in the Choir Hall. Child care is available. Contact George Mims, D.M. at 713/985-3823.

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

St. Martin's Episcopal Children's Center is growing! If you, or someone you know, is interested in a preschool teaching position for the 2008-09 school year, please contact Kathryn Hooper at 713-621-2944. We are seeking degreed and experienced teachers who are truly devoted to the education of young children.