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.

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.

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.

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.

On Saturday, August 9, we will get together for "Baby Loves Disco," coordinated by Suzanne Scheve. Whitney Gormley will e-mail more details before the event.

Holy Strollers is a group for moms-to-be and moms of children ages 0-3 years. September through May, join us Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center. Child care is provided, but children are welcome. For information, contact Whitney Gormley.

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.

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 Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class begins on Thursday, September 11, 7:00-8:30 PM. Registration prior to Friday, August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class begins on Thursday, September 11, 9:30-11:30 AM. Registration prior to Friday, August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women. (see above)

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.

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 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21, 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 203, Payne Education Center. Topics: Fall Luncheon Chairs, Outreach Chair, and Membership Chair. For more information, contact Anya McInnis.

Board officers are expected to attend all board meetings. Program chairs are encouraged to attend all board meetings, and expected to attend the two meetings before their event and the meeting after. If you are unable to attend a meeting and have an announcement, please contact Anya McInnis.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 18. The Mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.

[This is not a St. Martin's event]

On Saturday, August 23, The Church of St. John the Divine is hosting two special events open to the community and enthusiastically invites you to be a part of this tremendous day!

The Saturday morning event, Back to School Brunch: A Chat and Worship Time with Christy Nockels (formerly of Watermark) promises to be a spirit-filled time of worship, teaching and prayer. Focusing on women's and young girl's ministries, Christy and her band will perform some of her songs as well as share with the audience her experiences and stories. Tickets are $25 and registration is available at www.sjd.org. Space is limited. The event will be held in the Parish Life Center of The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77019.

On Saturday evening, the tone changes with an outdoor concert at the St. John's School Field 2 1/2 located at 3360 W. Alabama, across the street from The Church of St. John the Divine. The line-up includes John Denmon, Christy Nockels and Robby Seay Band. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available for $10 plus service charge at www.ticketservant.com or The Church of St. John the Divine Bookstore. Tickets are available the day of the event for $15. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted; cooloers, pets and alcohol are not permitted. Concessions will be available from Chick-Fil-A for purchase (bring cash). Parking is available in surrounding areas; please watch for signs. Please help us support Yellowstone Academy kick off their school year by bringing of donations of copy paper and dropping them off in the bins at the front gates.

For more information, contact Rebecca Llenos at St. John the Divine at 713/354-2219 or 713/829-0027.

St. Martin's is having the first of many "intergenerational" events, also known as "St. Martin's Family Days." Join us for "Homecoming Sunday" on Sunday, August 24.

After a summer of vacations and time away, St. Martin's wants to say "welcome back!" Join us for an old-fashioned picnic on Homecoming Sunday, August 24. It's sure to be a morning of renewal, fellowship, fun and reconnection.

Schedule for the morning:

10:15 AM - AD Players present The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, in Bagby Parish Hall

11:00 AM - Picnic lunch* is served in the Cafe

11:30 AM - Family fun in the Activity Center

Bring your skates, rip sticks and roller blades for Roller Disco
Wear your tennis shoes for the Rock Climbing Wall
Explore the Caterpillar Maze
Come join the fun and decorate cookies or sing karaoke

12:15 PM - Lunch* and a show, in Bagby Parish Hall

Pick up a picnic lunch from the Cafe and stay for the AD Players presentation of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

Please note:
This morning's activities will replace the 10:15 AM Christian Education classes for all age groups, including preschool, elementary, youth and adults, with the exception of the Seekers Class, which will meet.

* The cost of the meal is $5/person or $20/family.

Today we celebrate the St. Martin's family being "back home." Today we celebrate being together.

For more information about this event, contact Bruce Morgan at 713/985-3810.

Other planned "St. Martin's Family Days:"

September 7, Fall "Kick-Off" Sunday

November 2, All Saints' Day

January 11, 2009, Epiphany, Feast of Lights (for information about this event, click here, or contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

March 8, 2009, "H20," Help to Others Ministry Fair

April 5, 2009, Palm Sunday, with Middle Eastern theme

May 31, 2009, Pentecost Picnic / Youth Mission Sunday

For more information about "St. Martin's Family Days," contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

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.

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.

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.

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 Daughters of the King (DOK) will meet on Saturday, September 6, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. The program is "Where is God in Your Life?," with Pat Bodley; it will be a review and follow-up to last year's program. For more information, contact Pat Bodley.

Other meetings will be held on:

October 4

November 1

December 6 (Christmas Luncheon)

January 10, 2009

February 7

March 7

April 4

May 3 (Sunday Installation)

The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate. The Order was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in New York City. Our Anglican tradition includes Episcopal oversight, Holy Scripture containing all things necessary for salvation, recognition of the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism, the real presence of our Lord in Holy Eucharist and worship according to The Book of Common Prayer.

Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her Parish.

St. Martin's continues with its series of "intergenerational" events, also known as "St. Martin's Family Days." Join us for Fall "Kick-Off" Sunday on Sunday, September 7, when the 2008-2009 Christian Education year begins.

For more information about this event, contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

Other planned "St. Martin's Family Days:"
November 2, All Saints' Day

January 11, 2009, Epiphany, Feast of Lights (for information about this event, click here or contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

March 8, 2009, "H20," Help to Others Ministry Fair

April 5, 2009, Palm Sunday, with Middle Eastern theme

May 31, 2009, Pentecost Picnic / Youth Mission Sunday

For more information about "St. Martin's Family Days," contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 9:30-11:00 AM in Room 203, Payne Education Center. For more information, contact Anya McInnis.

Board officers are expected to attend all board meetings. Program chairs are encouraged to attend all board meetings, and expected to attend the two meetings before their event and the meeting after. If you are unable to attend a meeting and have an announcement, please contact Anya McInnis.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 18. The Mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.

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.

Living the Questions: Women in Dialogue meets each Wednesday, September 10 through November 19, 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. (The class does not meet on October 22.) Pat Graham leads this weekly gathering of women interested in sharing questions - and seeking wisdom - about God's work in the world and in their lives. It is a comfortable place to dialogue about the big questions of life and spirit in our desire for transformation. Contact Pat Graham for information.

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.

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 Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class begins on Thursday, September 11, 7:00-8:30 PM. Registration prior to Friday, August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class begins on Thursday, September 11, 9:30-11:30 AM. Registration prior to Friday, August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women. (see above)

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.

Living the Questions: Women in Dialogue meets each Wednesday, September 10 through November 19, 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. (The class does not meet on October 22.) Pat Graham leads this weekly gathering of women interested in sharing questions - and seeking wisdom - about God's work in the world and in their lives. It is a comfortable place to dialogue about the big questions of life and spirit in our desire for transformation. Contact Pat Graham for information.

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.

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 Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class meets Thursdays, September-April, from 7:00-8:30 PM. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Ann wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class meets Thursdays, September-April, from 9:30-11:30 AM. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: To register, download a PDF of the registration form, or register online. The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $30. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women. (see above)

"Open your tent, open it wide, someone is waiting outside."

Join the St. Martin's Episcopal Church Women (ECW) for a Fall Progressive Luncheon on Tuesday, September 30.
11:15 AM Check-In
11:30 AM Fellowship
11:45 AM Lunch & Program featuring: JoNell Burch Gerland
Tickets: $25.00

No table reservations under the big tent.
We're doing this one carnival style!

Luncheon Ringmaster: Julie Donaldson

Online registration will be available by the end of August.
RSVP by Monday, September 22, either through online registration or by mailing your reservation form to Susan McConn. An invitation will be inserted into The Star of August 31.

No reservations will be accepted through the Church office.

For additional information, contact Julie Donaldson or Susan McConn

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 18. The Mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.