| Sat., Feb 04 | Serve at The Beacon (off campus) St. Martin's volunteers will work at The Beacon (1212 Prairie, 77002) on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. We will check in clients, prepare food and do laundry. The minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 15. We will need 12 volunteers. If you would like to help, RSVP to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Peggy Payne. To obtain the contact information for Peggy Payne, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. For more information about The Beacon, click here. [Updated 11-30-2010] |
| Sun., Feb 05 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Souper Bowl of Caring benefits St. Vincent's House As an outreach effort centered on the energy of the Super Bowl, the youth are asking the congregation to donate one dollar for the Souper Bowl of Caring (www.souperbowl.org) during the morning services on Sunday, February 5. All proceeds will benefit a local charity. This is a national movement that raises over $5 million each year. This year's collection will benefit St. Vincent's House in Galveston, which provides comprehensive social services and community outreach programs for the entire family. St. Vincent's House serves the disadvantaged, underserved and working poor population of the greater Galveston community with essential programs and services to enhance their mental, physical and spiritual well being. Their services are designed to meet the real and immediate needs of their clients for food, shelter, health care and child care. For more information, contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819. |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time for families! Help us make over 500 sandwiches for Houston's children on Tuesday, February 7, from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Kitchen/Community Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship for all ages. Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Donate items in the Activity Center Parishioners can reach out to others by donating items in the Activity Center. Lord of the Streets is feeling the coming of winter. Please gather unneeded coats, jackets, gloves, sweatsuits, socks, long pants, shirts, sweaters and hats and drop off in the Activity Center. Contact Tom Tellepsen II for more information. We are collecting canned goods, peanut butter, diapers and baby food for Christian Community Service Center (C.C.S.C.). This organization assists poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy families. We are collecting new and used eyeglasses for Conroe Nooners Group (for global missions). For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Serve Dinner at Bo's Place (off campus) Volunteers will serve dinner prepared by St. Martin's Cafe to Bo's Place families attending the grief support groups. The dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at Bo's Place. Bo's Place 10050 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77054 We need five volunteers at 5:30 PM for table decorations,to serve food and clean up. If you can help, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/430-4128. About Bo's Place: Bo's Place offers free ongoing grief support groups to families with children ages 3 to 18 who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. It was founded on the belief that grieving children need to share with other grieving children in order to heal. Ten dollars will sponsor a family activity for a bereaved child and their family attending a grief support group. This outreach opportunity is part of our "Feed My Sheep" program. About "Feed My Sheep:" This program is unique because it allows families of our Parish community to directly "feed God's sheep," - to adopt a family or a group of people for a special celebration that they would otherwise be unable to afford or when other help is needed, such as the victims of Hurricane Ike. We use the term "team" because our program consists of volunteers who sign up ahead of time to directly help families and groups of people in need in the future. Contact us now and sign up to be rewarded and energized! Questions? Contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. One of our "Feed My Sheep" programs is called the Group to Group program: The Group to Group program matches people from the St. Martin's community with people in need from one of the agencies we support to take them meals and gifts and, perhaps, entertain them. Last Christmas 45 St. Martin's volunteers celebrated with the residents of one of New Hope Housing (NHH)'s downtown facilities. It was such a success that NHH has asked us to return for Christmas. |
| Sat., Feb 11 | New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14 |
| Sat., Feb 11 | Youth in grades 5-6: make your plans now for Mission: Galveston next summer (July 11-14) Save the date: Mission: Galveston for grades 5-6 will be July 11-14, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sun., Feb 12 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Mon., Feb 13 | Men of St. Martin's make sandwiches for Kids' Meals The Men of St. Martin's group is banding together to help with this outreach project. Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time as we work to help feed the children in Houston! Help us make sandwiches for Houston's children one Tuesday a month, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Activity Center Fellowship Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship on these dates: Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For information about the Men of St. Martin's group, 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. |
| Tue., Feb 14 | Church Under the Bridge - Street Ministry Join us Tuesday, February 14, at 7:30 PM as we take part in the downtown service, located at the Pierce elevated at 1800 Chartres Street, known as Church Under the Bridge. We will be serving a meal, serving as prayer partners, handing out blankets and providing praise music for the service. Volunteers, age 18 and older, will meet in the St. Martin's parking lot at 6:45 PM to carpool to the service. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Candace McCoin, or send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Tue., Feb 14 | Purchase a Valentine's Day card from The Giving Tree The Giving Tree, a branch of St. Martin's Episcopal Church's Outreach Ministries, offers members of the Church and surrounding community the opportunity to honor a loved one on a special occasion through a heartfelt gift that empowers worthy organizations while touching hearts and changing lives. For more information, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. The Giving Tree cards are sold in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. |
| Sat., Feb 18 | New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14 |
| Sun., Feb 19 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Wed., Feb 22 | Youth in grades 11-12: make your plans now for Challenge: NYC next summer (June 22-29) Save the date: Challenge: NYC for grades 11-12 will be June 22-29, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sat., Feb 25 | New baby items needed for ECW service project The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets: Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14 |
| Sat., Feb 25 | Organize food and clothing at CCSC (off campus) 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 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 your outreach t-shirt. Contact Jeff and Jodie Holstien to sign up or for details. Or, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org to let us know you can come. Upcoming work dates include: March 24 March 31 April 28 May (will not work due to Memorial Day) June 23 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 (5th Saturday - closed 1st Saturday for Labor Day) October 27 |
| Sun., Feb 26 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Feb 26 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Feb 26 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sat., Mar 03 | ECW sponsored Baby Shower The Source for Women of Houston Friday, March 2, Set-up and decorate 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Room 210-212, Payne Education Center Saturday, March 3, Baby Shower 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Room 210-212, Payne Education Center The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are hosting a baby shower for 10 women from The Source for Women of Houston. We need volunteers to form a mini committee to secure donations and bag and tag the items in advance of the event. Many others are needed to decorate, provide and serve food, donate new "big gift" items, lead shower games, offer ministerial moments and much more! For more information, contact Nancy Troxel. The Source for Women of Houston serves those in our community with unintended pregnancies and educates them to be better mothers, to know and love the Lord, and to help break the cycle of crisis. Come and be a part of the hands and feet of Christ as we tangibly meet the needs of each of these courageous moms. |
| Sat., Mar 03 | Youth in grades 7-12: make your plans now for Mission: Chicago next summer (June 3-10) Save the date: Mission: Chicago for grades 7-12 will be June 3-10, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sun., Mar 04 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Mar 04 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Mar 04 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Tue., Mar 06 | Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time for families! Help us make over 500 sandwiches for Houston's children on Tuesday, March 6, from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Kitchen/Community Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship for all ages. Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Wed., Mar 07 | Donate items in the Activity Center Parishioners can reach out to others by donating items in the Activity Center. Lord of the Streets is feeling the coming of winter. Please gather unneeded coats, jackets, gloves, sweatsuits, socks, long pants, shirts, sweaters and hats and drop off in the Activity Center. Contact Tom Tellepsen II for more information. We are collecting canned goods, peanut butter, diapers and baby food for Christian Community Service Center (C.C.S.C.). This organization assists poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy families. We are collecting new and used eyeglasses for Conroe Nooners Group (for global missions). For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Sun., Mar 11 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Mar 11 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Mar 11 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Mar 11 | Youth in grades 5-6: make your plans now for Mission: Galveston next summer (July 11-14) Save the date: Mission: Galveston for grades 5-6 will be July 11-14, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Tue., Mar 13 | Church Under the Bridge - Street Minstry (off campus) Join us Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 PM as we take part in the downtown service, located at the Pierce elevated at 1800 Chartres Street, known as Church Under the Bridge. We will be serving a meal, serving as prayer partners, handing out blankets and providing praise music for the service. Volunteers, age 18 and older, will meet in the St. Martin's parking lot at 6:45 PM to carpool to the service. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Candace McCoin, or send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Tue., Mar 13 | Cookie Ministry for Church Under the Bridge Can you cook brownies or cookies we will take to Church Under the Bridge for dessert? Help us by bringing as many home-made brownies or cookies as you can. Please package them 3-5 per bag. Drop off at the Activity Center by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13. |
| Tue., Mar 13 | Men of St. Martin's make sandwiches for Kids' Meals The Men of St. Martin's group is banding together to help with this outreach project. Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time as we work to help feed the children in Houston! Help us make sandwiches for Houston's children one Tuesday a month, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Activity Center Fellowship Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship on these dates: Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For information about the Men of St. Martin's group, 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. |
| Sun., Mar 18 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Mar 18 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Mar 18 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Mon., Mar 19 | Deadline to donate items for the next Rally the Troops effort; we need batteries, dried fruit and nuts, white athletic socks, sunscreen ... (click here for full list of needed items) Donations to this ministry are greatly appreciated. Many of the needed items can be purchased in bulk at discount/warehouse stores. There is a box marked "Rally the Troops" in the Activity Center where items may be dropped. It is imperative your donations be dropped off by Monday, March 19, so we can evaluate our remaining needs prior to packing the boxes. We are asking for donations of the following items: On Wednesday, March 21, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM in Bagby Parish Hall, we will pack the themed care packages for soldiers on our Continuing Prayer list. If you have any questions about this outreach ministry, please contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Wed., Mar 21 | Rally the Troops - help pack boxes and write encouragement and appreciation notes to soldiers On Wednesday, March 21, Rally the Troops will be sending themed care packages to soldiers on our Continuing Prayer list who are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Volunteers are invited to come to Bagby Parish Hall to help pack the boxes and to write encouragement and appreciation notes to the soldiers. Dutch-treat lunch will be available at Cafe St. Martin's. We begin at 11:30 AM and usually finish by 3:30 PM. To RSVP, for more information, or to make additions or corrections to the names or addresses of service members, contact Candace McCoin.
St. Martin's has over 100 names of those in the armed forces on our Continuing Prayer list. We would like your help in updating this list, and especially updating any addresses. New names are always welcome. To update addresses, please contact Candace McCoin. To add a name to our Continuing Prayer list, please contact Cyndy Ensign at censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org or 713/985-3808. |
| Thu., Mar 22 | Youth in grades 11-12: make your plans now for Challenge: NYC next summer (June 22-29) Save the date: Challenge: NYC for grades 11-12 will be June 22-29, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sat., Mar 24 | Organize food and clothing at CCSC (off campus, at 3434 Branard, 2 blocks south of West Alabama) 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 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 your outreach t-shirt. Contact Jeff and Jodie Holstien to sign up or for details. Or, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org to let us know you can come. Upcoming work dates include: March 31 April 28 May (will not work due to Memorial Day) June 23 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 (5th Saturday - closed 1st Saturday for Labor Day) October 27 |
| Sat., Mar 24 | St. Martin's Food Fair (off campus) St. Martin's volunteers will serve food from the Houston Food Bank to the underserved in the San Mateo Episcopal Church community. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, March 24th from 9:30 AM until 11:30 PM at San Mateo Episcopal Church, 6635 Alder Drive. Please volunteer to help us offset hunger, the #1 problem in Houston. To volunteer, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Sun., Mar 25 | Outreach Sunday - A Day of Service All are welcome to participate on Sunday, March 25 -- advanced reservations are NOT necessary. To volunteer for this event click here. (coming soon) Outreach Sunday - A Day of Service is a "work" day for St. Martin's parishioners to serve in our community. Our faith in Christ is expressed by serving. Activities will be planned around the city and our church serving the many agencies we support. The service work begins on Sunday, March 25 from 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. We will go as groups to LOTS to serve breakfast, serve lunch at The Beacon, Open Door Mission and The Covenant House, make homeless "survival kits," host an Easter Egg Hunt for the children at Gracewood and Westside Homeless Partnership, prepare hygiene kits, sew merit badges on our Yellowstone Academy Scout's uniforms and many other worthwhile projects. Contact the Outreach office at 713/830-4128 or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Sun., Mar 25 | Give the "gift of life" during our Blood Drive on March 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM - be sure to bring your picture I.D. St. Martin's is hosting a blood drive, in association with St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, on Sunday, March 25, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall. Please be sure to bring your picture I.D. on March 25. Contact the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 to schedule an appointment. |
| Sun., Mar 25 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Mar 25 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Mar 25 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Mar 25 | Serve at The Beacon (off campus) St. Martin's volunteers will work at The Beacon (1212 Prairie, 77002) on Sunday, March 25, from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. We will check in clients, prepare food and do laundry. The minimum age to volunteer is 15 without a parent. We will need 12 volunteers. If you would like to help, RSVP to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Peggy Payne. To obtain the contact information for Peggy Payne, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. For more information about The Beacon, click here. [Updated 11-30-2010] |
| Mon., Mar 26 | Church Under the Bridge - Street Ministry (off campus) Join us Monday, March 26, at 7:30 PM as we take part in the downtown service, located at the Pierce elevated at 1800 Chartres Street, known as Church Under the Bridge. We will be serving a meal, serving as prayer partners, handing out blankets and providing praise music for the service. Volunteers, age 18 and older, will meet in the St. Martin's parking lot at 6:45 PM to carpool to the service. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Candace McCoin, or send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Sat., Mar 31 | Organize food and clothing at CCSC (off campus, at 3434 Branard, 2 blocks south of West Alabama) 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 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 your outreach t-shirt. Contact Jeff and Jodie Holstien to sign up or for details. Or, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org to let us know you can come. Upcoming work dates include: April 28 May (will not work due to Memorial Day) June 23 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 (5th Saturday - closed 1st Saturday for Labor Day) October 27 |
| Sun., Apr 01 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Apr 01 | Lenten Mite Boxes - donations to benefit C.C.S.C. Lenten mite boxes will be distributed on Sunday, February 26 during the children's Christian Education classes and during the Family Table service. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will help build hygiene kits for the homeless, to be distributed through C.C.S.C. (Christian Community Service Center). We will purchase necessities such as deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo. The children attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be assembling the kits. Bring your mite boxes back on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM or during any of the worship services on that day. [Updated 11-30-2011] [Keywords: Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday] |
| Sun., Apr 01 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Tue., Apr 03 | Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time for families! Help us make over 500 sandwiches for Houston's children on Tuesday, April 3, from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Kitchen/Community Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship for all ages. Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Tue., Apr 03 | Youth in grades 7-12: make your plans now for Mission: Chicago next summer (June 3-10) Save the date: Mission: Chicago for grades 7-12 will be June 3-10, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sat., Apr 07 | Donate items in the Activity Center Parishioners can reach out to others by donating items in the Activity Center. Lord of the Streets is feeling the coming of winter. Please gather unneeded coats, jackets, gloves, sweatsuits, socks, long pants, shirts, sweaters and hats and drop off in the Activity Center. Contact Tom Tellepsen II for more information. We are collecting canned goods, peanut butter, diapers and baby food for Christian Community Service Center (C.C.S.C.). This organization assists poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy families. We are collecting new and used eyeglasses for Conroe Nooners Group (for global missions). For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. |
| Sat., Apr 07 | Purchase a Baptism card from The Giving Tree The Giving Tree, a branch of St. Martin's Episcopal Church's Outreach Ministries, offers members of the Church and surrounding community the opportunity to honor a loved one on a special occasion through a heartfelt gift that empowers worthy organizations while touching hearts and changing lives. For more information, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. The Giving Tree cards are sold in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. |
| Sun., Apr 08 | Lenten Collection - we need your used reading glasses to give to the homeless through C.C.S.C. Please bring your gently used reading glasses (for men and women) to help the homeless. Glasses alone will not help them read! All glasses should be dropped off in the Activity Center between Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 8. All churches in the Episcopal Diocese will be collecting reading glasses for the homeless during Lent. The glasses will be distributed to the homeless at The Beacon, Lord of the Streets and The Palmer Way Station. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette in the Outreach office at 713/830-4128. [Keywords: eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass, spectacles, glasses, bifocals, eyewear, sunglasses] |
| Sun., Apr 08 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Apr 08 | Purchase an Easter card from The Giving Tree The Giving Tree, a branch of St. Martin's Episcopal Church's Outreach Ministries, offers members of the Church and surrounding community the opportunity to honor a loved one on a special occasion through a heartfelt gift that empowers worthy organizations while touching hearts and changing lives. For more information, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. The Giving Tree cards are sold in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. |
| Wed., Apr 11 | Youth in grades 5-6: make your plans now for Mission: Galveston next summer (July 11-14) Save the date: Mission: Galveston for grades 5-6 will be July 11-14, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sun., Apr 15 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Apr 15 | UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] |
| Tue., Apr 17 | Men of St. Martin's make sandwiches for Kids' Meals The Men of St. Martin's group is banding together to help with this outreach project. Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time as we work to help feed the children in Houston! Help us make sandwiches for Houston's children one Tuesday a month, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Activity Center Fellowship Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship on these dates: Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For information about the Men of St. Martin's group, 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. |
| Sun., Apr 22 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Apr 22 | UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] |
| Sun., Apr 22 | Youth in grades 11-12: make your plans now for Challenge: NYC next summer (June 22-29) Save the date: Challenge: NYC for grades 11-12 will be June 22-29, 2012. Mission trips are the backbone of St. Martin's Youth Ministry because they are our chance to go out into the world and live our faith by using our gifts and blessings to care for our neighbors. [Updated 10-6-2011] |
| Sat., Apr 28 | Organize food and clothing at CCSC (off campus, at 3434 Branard, 2 blocks south of West Alabama) 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 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 your outreach t-shirt. Contact Jeff and Jodie Holstien to sign up or for details. Or, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org to let us know you can come. Upcoming work dates include: May (will not work due to Memorial Day) June 23 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 (5th Saturday - closed 1st Saturday for Labor Day) October 27 |
| Sun., Apr 29 | NetsforLife Campaign against malaria Join the world-wide Episcopal Church effort to raise funds for mosquito nets for 17 sub-Saharan countries including Malawi where 90% of the deaths occur. One net for $12 will save 3 lives. Malaria kills more people than HIV/AIDS and a child dies every 60 seconds from malaria. Checks are to be written to St. Martin's Episcopal Church with "NETS" in the memo. Help save lives!! |
| Sun., Apr 29 | UTO Spring Ingathering - give daily thanks through prayer and an offering in the blue UTO envelope On Sunday, May 6, the St. Martin's Family will have a special occasion to lift up to God our united prayers and offerings of thanksgiving. The United Thank Offering (UTO) is an opportunity to translate thankfulness into generosity. UTO grants support national and international outreach programs of the Houston dioceses by building churches and Christian schools, clothing the poor and feeding the hungry. In Houston, UTO grants have assisted organizations such as Lord of the Streets Church, a facility that serves the homeless. Your offering can be placed in a blue UTO envelope found in the Narthex of the Family Table or Main Church. Envelopes will be available starting April 15. Please join this blessed opportunity to provide prayers and offering of thanks. United together, we can make a difference! -- The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] |
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