Breakfast club is an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food with our St. Francis middle school students. During the school year, members of our youth staff will bring the children breakfast on Tuesday mornings before classes start.

For more information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

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

Each Tuesday, the St. Martin's Youth Ministry staff will join students at school for lunch, 12:00-2:00 PM.

Our schedule:

November 3, Episcopal High School

November 10, Kinkaid

November 17, Episcopal High School

November 24, TBD

December 1, Episcopal High School

For more information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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 is led by Pat Graham. These sessions are for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have recurring big questions, doubts and challenging times of spiritual change. In such times of uncertainty, we are called to embrace our questions with patience, always knowing God will lead us through them, perhaps not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women who are embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness and meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to one or every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

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

St. Martin's Men's Life program is open to and intended for all men. Men's Life is not a Bible Study, nor is it an event; it is a process that enables men to experience real life-change together with other men, during a 22-week series of programs that will begin on Wednesday, September 16 and continue through Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (with breaks in between).

Our program topics during this segment:

January 6 - Genesis and Manhood (Part 1)

January 13 - Genesis and Manhood (Part 2)

January 20 - A Biblical Definition of Manhood (Part 1)

January 27 - A Biblical Definition of Manhood (Part 2)

February 3 - A Man and His Wife (Part 1)

February 10 - A Man and His Wife (Part 2)

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in Bagby Parish Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting on Wednesday, September 16. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

To register online for Men's Life, please click here.

To learn more about Men's Life, please click here.

To view a PDF of the Men's Life weekly topics, click here.

For more information, contact Arlen Ferguson.

To get the contact information of Arlen Ferguson, please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

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

Youth are hosting a coffee shop "atmosphere" with food at the Island, each Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 PM. Reservations are not necessary.

Questions? Contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843 or abrashear@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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.

Island City Limits open mic night is the place to perform your music, express yourself and enjoy the show in a laid-back environment. Island City Limits open mic nights are scheduled for the following dates, from 7:00-10:00 PM at the Island:

February 12, 2010

March 26, 2010

For information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842 or bmoore@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

On Sunday, February 14, the St. Martin's Boy Scout Troop will hold its annual fundraiser to support summer high adventure programs. After each of the morning Worship services, the Scouts will have tables set up on campus to sell popcorn. All profits are used to keep summer trip costs reasonable and provide partial scholarships. Your support of this fundraiser is greatly appreciated. For information contact Ed Taussig.

[Updated 12-10-2009]

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry (SMYM), Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-7:00 PM at the Island. For information about grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information about grades 9-12, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

Bring the family to enjoy an evening of food and fun as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday on February 16. The celebration begins at 5:30 PM in Bagby Parish Hall. Choose either pancakes and all of the "fixin's" or red beans, rice and salad!

We'll have activities for all ages, live music, and floats decorated by our Christian Education classes.

Beginning Sunday, January 24, tickets will be sold on Sunday mornings (outside The Church), and weekdays in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. Prices are $8.00/adults, $5.00/children, with a maximum family price of $25.00/family. Buy your tickets early and join in on the fun!

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

The BIG Day is an up-scale, Valentine's Day Buffet for the whole family. This event will be held on Sunday, February 14, from 11:15 AM-1:30 PM. There will be live entertainment and plenty of children's activities. Those attending are encouraged to bring their wedding albums or pictures for display. The cost for this event is $12 for adults, $6 for each child 12 and under, or $30 maximum per family.

Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged to ensure seating. Contact Cathy Brandenburg at 713/985-3811.

[Keywords: The Big Day]

The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's will be accepting nominations for 2010-2011 officers through February 15, 2010. The ECW Nominating Committee will introduce the slate of officers at an ECW event in April, 2010, and voting on the slate will occur at that time. Nominate a friend; or if you would like to be an officer, please feel free to nominate yourself.

The positions include: President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.

You may download the nomination form here.

Click here for a Microsoft Word version of the form.

Click here for a PDF version of the form.

You may also pick up a nomination form from the Church office.

Completed forms may be turned into the Church office or mailed to Anya McInnis at 2711 Quenby Avenue, Houston, TX 77005. You may also e-mail your nominations to Anya

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.

Breakfast club is an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food with our St. Francis middle school students. During the school year, members of our youth staff will bring the children breakfast on Tuesday mornings before classes start.

For more information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

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

Each Tuesday, the St. Martin's Youth Ministry staff will join students at school for lunch, 12:00-2:00 PM.

Our schedule:

November 3, Episcopal High School

November 10, Kinkaid

November 17, Episcopal High School

November 24, TBD

December 1, Episcopal High School

For more information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

Bring the family to enjoy an evening of food and fun as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday on February 16. Our theme is "A Magical Evening." The celebration begins at 5:30 PM in Bagby Parish Hall. Choose either pancakes and all of the "fixin's" or red beans, rice and salad!

We'll have activities for all ages, live music, and floats decorated by our Christian Education classes.

Beginning January 24th, tickets will be sold on Sunday mornings, and weekdays in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. Prices are $8.00/adults, $5.00/children, with a maximum family price of $25.00/family. Buy your tickets early and join in the fun!

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

Living the Questions: Women in Dialogue is led by Pat Graham. These sessions are for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have recurring big questions, doubts and challenging times of spiritual change. In such times of uncertainty, we are called to embrace our questions with patience, always knowing God will lead us through them, perhaps not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women who are embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness and meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to one or every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

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

Youth are hosting a coffee shop "atmosphere" with food at the Island, each Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 PM. Reservations are not necessary.

Questions? Contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843 or abrashear@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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.

Each third Thursday of the month, the Young Couples class gathers at Molina's Cantina for an evening of fellowship and dinner, beginning at 6:00 PM. This month we will meet on Thursday, February 18 at Molina's Cantina, located at 7901 Westheimer Road. This is a "come as you can" event. If you would like to arrive as early as 6:00 PM or if you would like to arrive as late as 7:30 PM, we hope you can attend! Please join us for some excellent conversations and delicious Mexican cuisine.

For more information, contact Chris Wolfe.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

Interested in becoming a Daughter of the King? By reaffirmation of the promises made at 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.

New Daughter Training begins Sunday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 PM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The training continues on the following dates:
Sunday, February 28
Sunday, March 7
Sunday, March 14
Sunday, March 21
Sunday, March 28

For more information or to sign up, contact Kay Rainey, or send an e-mail to DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org.

About the Daughters of the King:
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.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry (SMYM), Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-7:00 PM at the Island. For information about grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information about grades 9-12, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

Breakfast club is an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food with our St. Francis middle school students. During the school year, members of our youth staff will bring the children breakfast on Tuesday mornings before classes start.

For more information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

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

Each Tuesday, the St. Martin's Youth Ministry staff will join students at school for lunch, 12:00-2:00 PM.

Our schedule:

November 3, Episcopal High School

November 10, Kinkaid

November 17, Episcopal High School

November 24, TBD

December 1, Episcopal High School

For more information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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 is led by Pat Graham. These sessions are for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have recurring big questions, doubts and challenging times of spiritual change. In such times of uncertainty, we are called to embrace our questions with patience, always knowing God will lead us through them, perhaps not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women who are embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness and meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to one or every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

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

St. Martin's Men's Life program is open to and intended for all men. Men's Life is not a Bible Study, nor is it an event; it is a process that enables men to experience real life-change together with other men, during a 22-week series of programs that will begin on Wednesday, September 16 and continue through Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (with breaks in between).

Our program topics during this segment:

February 24 - Servant Leader

March 3 - Fathers and Sons

March 10 - Fathers and Daughters

March 17 - A Man and His Life and Closing Celebration

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in Bagby Parish Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting on Wednesday, September 16. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

To register online for Men's Life, please click here.

To learn more about Men's Life, please click here.

To view a PDF of the Men's Life weekly topics, click here.

For more information, contact Arlen Ferguson.

To get the contact information of Arlen Ferguson, please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

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.

Cub Scout Troop meetings are held one Thursday a month, except Church holidays, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Scout Hut. Please click here for more information, or contact Ed Taussig.


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

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

Interested in becoming a Daughter of the King? By reaffirmation of the promises made at 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.

New Daughter Training begins Sunday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 PM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The training continues on the following dates:
Sunday, February 28
Sunday, March 7
Sunday, March 14
Sunday, March 21
Sunday, March 28

For more information or to sign up, contact Kay Rainey, or send an e-mail to DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org.

About the Daughters of the King:
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.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry (SMYM), Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-7:00 PM at the Island. For information about grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information about grades 9-12, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

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

Abundant Living Conference
purposeful. positive. passionate.

Join Camp Allen for the 7th Annual Abundant Living Conference. Look forward to inspirational and informative speakers, great food, and entertainment. Activities include walks in the piney woods, line dancing, canoeing, horseback riding, music, and relaxation.

Rates are:

Double Occupancy: $200 ($185 before 2/1/10)

Single Occupancy: $245 ($225 before 2/1/10)

Includes all programming, two nights' lodging, meals, and socials.

Register online at http://www.campallen.org or contact Lauren Day at 936/825-7175.

St. Martin's is calling all young women, age 10-13, to help form a Junior chapter of the Daughters of the King.

We are Junior members of the Order of the Daughters of the King. A Junior Chapter is a group of three or more young women and girls who make a promise to pray daily and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. We are under the guidance and support of our Senior Chapter. A Senior Daughter serves as the Directress and is our leader. Junior Daughters are girls and young women from 10 to 13 years of age. Membership is extended to baptized girls.

Our chapter gives us a special opportunity to grow in love and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, while serving our Church and community. We experience the joy of belonging to Christian fellowship with friends and mentors. We study the Bible, discuss our faith, support each other, and pray for the needs of our community and our world.

We wear a silver cross with the initials FHS -- For His Sake -- as a symbol of our promise. For Christ's sake we pray, we serve, and we reach out in love to all.

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 1, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM in the Vestry Conference Room. For more information, contact Laura Beavers.

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 Laura Beavers.

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.

Breakfast club is an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food with our St. Francis middle school students. During the school year, members of our youth staff will bring the children breakfast on Tuesday mornings before classes start.

For more information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

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

First Tuesday Dinners
On the first Tuesday of each month, we host dinner at the Island for our Young Professionals* group, 7:00-8:30 PM.

Bible Study
Young Professionals* (for ages 21-30) meets most Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island for Bible study and theological reflection. Enjoy some conversation about spirituality and faith, and socialize with friends both old and new.

Contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

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

* This group was previously called Critical Mass.

Each Tuesday, the St. Martin's Youth Ministry staff will join students at school for lunch, 12:00-2:00 PM.

Our schedule:

November 3, Episcopal High School

November 10, Kinkaid

November 17, Episcopal High School

November 24, TBD

December 1, Episcopal High School

For more information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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 is led by Pat Graham. These sessions are for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have recurring big questions, doubts and challenging times of spiritual change. In such times of uncertainty, we are called to embrace our questions with patience, always knowing God will lead us through them, perhaps not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women who are embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness and meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to one or every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

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

St. Martin's Men's Life program is open to and intended for all men. Men's Life is not a Bible Study, nor is it an event; it is a process that enables men to experience real life-change together with other men, during a 22-week series of programs that will begin on Wednesday, September 16 and continue through Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (with breaks in between).

Our program topics during this segment:

February 24 - Servant Leader

March 3 - Fathers and Sons

March 10 - Fathers and Daughters

March 17 - A Man and His Life and Closing Celebration

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in Bagby Parish Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting on Wednesday, September 16. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

To register online for Men's Life, please click here.

To learn more about Men's Life, please click here.

To view a PDF of the Men's Life weekly topics, click here.

For more information, contact Arlen Ferguson.

To get the contact information of Arlen Ferguson, please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

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.

The Daughters of the King (DOK) will meet on Saturday, March 6, 10:30-11:30 AM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Our speaker is Vicki Wright; her topic is "Exploring Our Christian Heritage in Provence." Every woman of St. Martin's is invited as our guest!

St. Martin's Daughters of the King has a long history of service in all aspects of St. Martin's parish life and the Houston community at large. As a group and individually, we provide hundreds of hours of service every month.

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. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating prayer and service in our daily lives.

Come to a meeting and find out what DOK is all about! For more information, contact Lynn Post at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org. See our tweets at Twitter.com/StMartinsDOK

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

Interested in becoming a Daughter of the King? By reaffirmation of the promises made at 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.

New Daughter Training begins Sunday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 PM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The training continues on the following dates:
Sunday, February 28
Sunday, March 7
Sunday, March 14
Sunday, March 21
Sunday, March 28

For more information or to sign up, contact Kay Rainey, or send an e-mail to DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org.

About the Daughters of the King:
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.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry (SMYM), Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-7:00 PM at the Island. For information about grades 6-8, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 6:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information about grades 9-12, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

Breakfast club is an opportunity for fellowship, fun and food with our St. Francis middle school students. During the school year, members of our youth staff will bring the children breakfast on Tuesday mornings before classes start.

For more information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

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

The ECW Sexton, Housekeeper and Food Service Appreciation events will be held Tuesday, March 9.

Coffee will be served for the food service personnel, 8:30-9:00 AM

Lunch will be served for the Housekeepers and Sextons, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, in Bagby Parish Hall, Room A

Event Chair: Shelley Barineau

Each Tuesday, the St. Martin's Youth Ministry staff will join students at school for lunch, 12:00-2:00 PM.

Our schedule:

November 3, Episcopal High School

November 10, Kinkaid

November 17, Episcopal High School

November 24, TBD

December 1, Episcopal High School

For more information, contact Barry Moore at 713/985-3842.

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

Ladies ... the "soul" function of ECW's St. Martha's Guild is to serve as our hostesses for ECW events throughout the year, and St. Martha's Guild needs you.

We need help with the Sexton, Housekeeper and Food Service Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, March 9.

It's a fun way to meet new people and attend the event at the same time. No skills or experience are necessary. Please consider volunteering to help make this event a huge success. Contact Shelly Newton or Pepette Mongrain for more information.

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.

Living the Questions: Women in Dialogue is led by Pat Graham. These sessions are for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have recurring big questions, doubts and challenging times of spiritual change. In such times of uncertainty, we are called to embrace our questions with patience, always knowing God will lead us through them, perhaps not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women who are embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness and meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to one or every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

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