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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) has helped disadvantaged students through the Back To School program since 1986. This year 5,500 children will receive academic supplies, new uniforms, and gently-used clothing and shoes. This volunteer-driven effort allows students to begin the school year in well-prepared fashion - just like their peers!

We invite you to join C.C.S.C. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd. (just inside Loop 610), for the following events:

"Sort and Set Up" occurs on Saturday, August 2, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM. This is the day that they organize supplies and clothing!

"Distribution" will take place on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Assist clients as they receive much-needed items!

Groups of eight or more volunteers are asked to contact C.C.S.C. in advance (individuals or smaller groups may simply show up). Please note that their recommended minimum age for volunteers is 10 years. For more information, contact Ann Winters.

Sign up now to volunteer at St. Martin's Fourth Annual Health Fair. Contact Chris Decker at 713/985-3812 or Sally Harvin.
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 Houston Independent School District 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.

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 Community Service Center (CCSC) has helped disadvantaged students through the Back To School program since 1986. This year 5,500 children will receive academic supplies, new uniforms, and gently-used clothing and shoes. This volunteer-driven effort allows students to begin the school year in well-prepared fashion - just like their peers!

We invite you to join C.C.S.C. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd. (just inside Loop 610), for the following event:

"Distribution" will take place on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Assist clients as they receive much-needed items!

Groups of eight or more volunteers are asked to contact C.C.S.C. in advance (individuals or smaller groups may simply show up). Please note that their recommended minimum age for volunteers is 10 years. For more information, contact Ann Winters.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) has helped disadvantaged students through the Back To School program since 1986. This year 5,500 children will receive academic supplies, new uniforms, and gently-used clothing and shoes. This volunteer-driven effort allows students to begin the school year in well-prepared fashion - just like their peers!

We invite you to join C.C.S.C. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd. (just inside Loop 610), for the following event:

"Distribution" will take place on Friday, August 8, and Saturday, August 9, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Assist clients as they receive much-needed items!

Groups of eight or more volunteers are asked to contact C.C.S.C. in advance (individuals or smaller groups may simply show up). Please note that their recommended minimum age for volunteers is 10 years. For more information, contact Ann Winters.

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, August 23, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Parishioners interested in volunteering at Yellowstone Academy through St. Martin's Mentors are encouraged to attend a training session. Attend only once.

New Volunteers:

Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center

Thursday, August 28 at 9:00 AM in the Activity Center

Returning Volunteers:
Renew your commitment.

Sunday, August 24 at 10:15 AM in Bagby Parish Hall

Sunday, August 24 at 12:15 PM in Bagby Parish Hall

For more information, or to sign up, contact Julia Butler or Nancy Chickering.

St. Martin's Mentors was begun in 2005 to mentor children at Rusk Elementary School who come mainly from low-income families living in or near downtown Houston; its mission is to help children understand, through clear teaching and affectionate sharing, that reading will enrich their lives. The program moved to Yellowstone Academy for the 2007-2008 school year.

Parishioners interested in volunteering at Yellowstone Academy through St. Martin's Mentors are encouraged to attend a training session. Attend only once.

New Volunteers:

Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center

Thursday, August 28 at 9:00 AM in the Activity Center

Returning Volunteers:
Renew your commitment.

Sunday, August 24 at 10:15 AM in Bagby Parish Hall

Sunday, August 24 at 12:15 PM in Bagby Parish Hall

For more information, or to sign up, contact Julia Butler or Nancy Chickering.

St. Martin's Mentors was begun in 2005 to mentor children at Rusk Elementary School who come mainly from low-income families living in or near downtown Houston; its mission is to help children understand, through clear teaching and affectionate sharing, that reading will enrich their lives. The program moved to Yellowstone Academy for the 2007-2008 school year.

Parishioners interested in volunteering at Yellowstone Academy through St. Martin's Mentors are encouraged to attend a training session. Attend only once.

New Volunteers:

Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center

Thursday, August 28 at 9:00 AM in the Activity Center

Returning Volunteers:
Renew your commitment.

Sunday, August 24 at 10:15 AM in Bagby Parish Hall

Sunday, August 24 at 12:15 PM in Bagby Parish Hall

For more information, or to sign up, contact Julia Butler or Nancy Chickering.

St. Martin's Mentors was begun in 2005 to mentor children at Rusk Elementary School who come mainly from low-income families living in or near downtown Houston; its mission is to help children understand, through clear teaching and affectionate sharing, that reading will enrich their lives. The program moved to Yellowstone Academy for the 2007-2008 school year.

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.

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, September 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008

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.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

Purchase The Giving Tree cards during October, in honor of the candidates for Communion class.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

Purchase The Giving Tree cards during October, in honor of the candidates for Communion class.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

Stewardship Mission & Ministry Sunday is Sunday, October 12. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to the work of our Lord in and through St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

For more information, contact John Brock, Director of Development.

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

The Bishop's Conference on Outreach will be held on Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, at Camp Allen. This conference is for Parish outreach coordinators, Outreach program directors, Board members, Clergy, and anyone interested in outreach. The cost of $50 includes lodging and meals for a double-occupancy room.

Featured speakers are:
Robert D. Lupton, author and President of FCS Urban Ministries (Friday)
Barbara Elliott, author of Street Saints and Kirk Craig, president of Agape Development Ministries (Saturday)

Join Bishop Don A. Wimberly and the new bishop coadjutor at a festival Eucharist and commissioning on Saturday.

Please contact Sally Rutherford, Diocesan Outreach Coordinator, at 1-800/318-4452 or 713/520-6444, ext. 1007 for more information.

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

The Bishop's Conference on Outreach will be held on Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, at Camp Allen. This conference is for Parish outreach coordinators, Outreach program directors, Board members, Clergy, and anyone interested in outreach. The cost of $50 includes lodging and meals for a double-occupancy room.

Featured speakers are:
Robert D. Lupton, author and President of FCS Urban Ministries (Friday)
Barbara Elliott, author of Street Saints and Kirk Craig, president of Agape Development Ministries (Saturday)

Join Bishop Don A. Wimberly and the new bishop coadjutor at a festival Eucharist and commissioning on Saturday.

Please contact Sally Rutherford, Diocesan Outreach Coordinator, at 1-800/318-4452 or 713/520-6444, ext. 1007 for more information.

Purchase The Giving Tree cards during October, in honor of the candidates for Communion class.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

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, October 25, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008

Purchase The Giving Tree cards during October, in honor of the candidates for Communion class.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

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.

The Youth Service Outreach Day is Saturday, November 8, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM at Christian Community Service Center (C.C.S.C.).

For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843.

We've got another Youth Service Outreach Day planned on April 25, 2009 at the Houston Food Bank.

The Young Adult Service Outreach Day is Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, on a Habitat for Humanity project.

For more information, contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

The UTO Fall Ingathering will take place on Sunday, November 16. For more information, contact Joan Stedman.

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. The next upcoming work date is Saturday, November 22, 2008

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

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.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

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.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

St. Martin's continues with its series of "intergenerational" events, also known as "St. Martin's Family Days." Join us for H20 (Help to Others Ministry Fair) on Sunday, March 8, time and location to be announced. For more information about this event, contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

Other planned "St. Martin's Family Days:"
April 5, 2009, Palm Sunday, with Middle Eastern theme
May 31, 2009, Pentecost Picnic / Youth Mission Sunday

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

The Youth Service Outreach Day is April 25, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM at the Houston Food Bank.

For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843.

The Giving Tree offers an opportunity for our Church community to purchase meaningful gifts honoring special people and empowering programs that are changing lives. The cards are available in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Giving Tree cards include an insert describing the outreach ministry you have chosen to support and may be given in honor of, in thanksgiving for, or in memory of friends and loved ones. Gifts are tax deductible and 100% of each contribution goes to Church-sponsored charities:

The Gathering
Bo's Place
Child Advocates
ECHOS
Elves & More
The Rose
Amistad Bolivian Mission
Honduran Medical Missions
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic
St. Martin's Theological Scholarship Fund

For more information, please contact Suzanne Jungman.

A Mission Trip for grades 8-12 will be held June 7-13. For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843.

Mission: Galveston, for grades 5-6, will be in Galveston, TX, June 24-27. For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843.

Challenge Mission, for grades 11-12, will be July 6-17. For more information, contact Aleeta Brashear at 713/985-3843.