The next Baptism Instruction class will be held on Saturday, February 4, 10:00-11:00 AM in the Parlor.

To attend this class:
Reservations must be made in advance to attend this class. To RSVP, contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

Other Baptism Instruction classes are scheduled:

April 7 (public baptism only)

June 2

August 4

October 6

December 1

Future dates will be posted soon.

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, February 6 and February 20.

Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen.

Our 2012 schedule:

Monday, March 5 and March 19

Monday, April 2 and April 16

Monday, May 7 and May 21

Monday, June 4 and June 18

Monday, July 2 and July 16

Monday, August 6 and August 20

Tuesday, September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday, October 1 and October 15

Monday, November 5 and November 19

Monday, December 3 and December 17

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The "Men Only" Cancer Support Group meets the second Monday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. For more information, contact Steve Thorney, Staff Chaplain at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, at 713/563-3988.

Upcoming meeting dates:

Monday, February 13

Monday, March 12

Monday, May 14

Monday, June 11

Monday, July 9

Monday, August 13

Monday, September 10

Monday, October 8

Monday, November 12

Monday, December 10

[Updated 10-26-2011]

[Keywords: "Men Only", "men only", Men Only Cancer Support, Men's Only, Mens Only]

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, February 6 and February 20.

Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen.

Our 2012 schedule:

Monday, March 5 and March 19

Monday, April 2 and April 16

Monday, May 7 and May 21

Monday, June 4 and June 18

Monday, July 2 and July 16

Monday, August 6 and August 20

Tuesday, September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday, October 1 and October 15

Monday, November 5 and November 19

Monday, December 3 and December 17

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

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

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

The next Gathering is Monday, February 27, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, in Bagby Parish Hall. It is go western day at the Gathering. Dress in your finest western wear and enjoy our entertainment, Bill Parish the singing cowboy.

This Senior Ministry is part of the Pastoral Care Ministries, which endeavors to use its time and gifts to serve Church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss. The program provides a safe and loving environment filled with creative and stimulating activities for care partners, and allows their care givers respite from the day-to-day care and often difficult support required by care partners.

The Gathering's activities are centered around the timeless connection of music - singing favorite songs together; enjoying the camaraderie of games; reminiscing with friends who can relate to their experiences; making new friends while participating in fun craft projects and sharing the fellowship of a good meal. Contact Kathy Tellepsen for information.

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

Click here to register online.

Divorce Recovery is a six-week series of seminars designed to help those who are divorced, going through a divorce or even contemplating one. The series is not therapy and cannot replace the need for individual counseling, but is intended to provide helpful guidance and support for those dealing with the emotional struggles at the end of a marriage. While integrating the Christian perspective on life, death and resurrection, presentations include how to "suffer well" through the stages of grief; how to embrace the new reality of being "unattached;" and how to avoid repeating destructive patterns in new relationships. All lectures are followed by small-group discussions.

Beginning Sunday, March 4, we will meet from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, continuing weekly meetings through Sunday, April 15 (no meeting on April 8).

The cost is $20/person. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, March 2.

The schedule:

March 4: Growing Through Suffering: Understanding the Journey

March 11: Growing Through Suffering: Active Healing

March 18: Seeing the Opportunities: Regaining Control

March 25: Seeing the Opportunities: Looking Inward

April 1: Rebuilding Life: Divorce, Scripture, Changes in Family and Friends

April 15: Rebuilding Life: Growing Forward

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K with advance reservation at least two business days prior to the event.

To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

About our facilitator:
Gaye Jones, M.A., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Katy Center for Psychology and Counseling in Katy. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Mass Communications from Oklahoma State University, and a master's degree in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University. She also holds a Certificate in Youth and Family Ministry from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. She is a member of the Houston Counseling Association, the Christian Association of Psychological Studies and the Houston Mental Health Network. Mrs. Jones provides various speaking engagements, seminars and has served as a guest on The Dr. Carolyn radio show. R

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

Click here to register online.

Divorce Recovery is a six-week series of seminars designed to help those who are divorced, going through a divorce or even contemplating one. The series is not therapy and cannot replace the need for individual counseling, but is intended to provide helpful guidance and support for those dealing with the emotional struggles at the end of a marriage. While integrating the Christian perspective on life, death and resurrection, presentations include how to "suffer well" through the stages of grief; how to embrace the new reality of being "unattached;" and how to avoid repeating destructive patterns in new relationships. All lectures are followed by small-group discussions.

Beginning Sunday, March 4, we will meet from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, continuing weekly meetings through Sunday, April 15 (no meeting on April 8).

The cost is $20/person. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, March 2.

The schedule:

March 4: Growing Through Suffering: Understanding the Journey

March 11: Growing Through Suffering: Active Healing

March 18: Seeing the Opportunities: Regaining Control

March 25: Seeing the Opportunities: Looking Inward

April 1: Rebuilding Life: Divorce, Scripture, Changes in Family and Friends

April 15: Rebuilding Life: Growing Forward

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K with advance reservation at least two business days prior to the event.

To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

About our facilitator:
Gaye Jones, M.A., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Katy Center for Psychology and Counseling in Katy. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Mass Communications from Oklahoma State University, and a master's degree in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University. She also holds a Certificate in Youth and Family Ministry from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. She is a member of the Houston Counseling Association, the Christian Association of Psychological Studies and the Houston Mental Health Network. Mrs. Jones provides various speaking engagements, seminars and has served as a guest on The Dr. Carolyn radio show. R

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, March 5 and March 19.

Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen.

Our 2012 schedule:

Monday, April 2 and April 16

Monday, May 7 and May 21

Monday, June 4 and June 18

Monday, July 2 and July 16

Monday, August 6 and August 20

Tuesday, September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday, October 1 and October 15

Monday, November 5 and November 19

Monday, December 3 and December 17

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

Upcoming dates include:

Wednesday, March 7

Wednesday, April 4

For more information about the Order of St. Luke the Physician, which meets at the same time on the remaining Wednesdays of each month, in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center, please click here, or contact Carolyn Means.

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Divorce Recovery Series continues meeting each Sunday, from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, through April 15 (no meeting on April 8). Registration is closed after March 2, 2012.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The "Men Only" Cancer Support Group meets the second Monday of each month, from 7:00-9:00 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. For more information, contact Steve Thorney, Staff Chaplain at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, at 713/563-3988.

Upcoming meeting dates:

Monday, March 12

Monday, May 14

Monday, June 11

Monday, July 9

Monday, August 13

Monday, September 10

Monday, October 8

Monday, November 12

Monday, December 10

[Updated 10-26-2011]

[Keywords: "Men Only", "men only", Men Only Cancer Support, Men's Only, Mens Only]

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Divorce Recovery Series continues meeting each Sunday, from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, through April 15 (no meeting on April 8). Registration is closed after March 2, 2012.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, March 5 and March 19.

Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen.

Our 2012 schedule:

Monday, April 2 and April 16

Monday, May 7 and May 21

Monday, June 4 and June 18

Monday, July 2 and July 16

Monday, August 6 and August 20

Tuesday, September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday, October 1 and October 15

Monday, November 5 and November 19

Monday, December 3 and December 17

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

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

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Divorce Recovery Series continues meeting each Sunday, from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, through April 15 (no meeting on April 8). Registration is closed after March 2, 2012.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

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

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

The next Gathering is Monday, March 26, 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, in Bagby Parish Hall. The March winds will blow and the Sun Shiners will be here to entertain us.

This Senior Ministry is part of the Pastoral Care Ministries, which endeavors to use its time and gifts to serve Church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss. The program provides a safe and loving environment filled with creative and stimulating activities for care partners, and allows their care givers respite from the day-to-day care and often difficult support required by care partners.

The Gathering's activities are centered around the timeless connection of music - singing favorite songs together; enjoying the camaraderie of games; reminiscing with friends who can relate to their experiences; making new friends while participating in fun craft projects and sharing the fellowship of a good meal. Contact Kathy Tellepsen for information.

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

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

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston (DBSA Houston) hosts a weekly support group on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen/Community Room. This is an open group for men and women who have mood disorders (including major depression, bipolar disorder and dysthymia) and their families. For further information about the group, call DBSA's main number at 713/600-1131.

For more information, please visit their Web site; click here.

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

Most Wednesdays:
The St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) meets year-round on Wednesdays (except the first Wednesday), from 5:00-6:00 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center for study, training and prayer.

We continue our work on the OSL study guide, Going Deeper - Year 1. This study course is offered to all who wish to deepen their journey of knowledge, wisdom and experience of God's healing work with the whole creation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The 8 study sessions are:

Journey to Maturity

Meditative Prayer: A Way to Listen to God

Prayer of the Heart: Compassion, Love and Healing

Channels of Healing: Prayer of Faith, Anointing and Laying-on of Hands

Reconciliation: Healing of Relationships

Healing of Memories

Spiritual Discernment and Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Discernment and Ministry

The cost of the study guide is $12. For information, contact Carolyn Means.

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First Wednesday of each month:
On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. All interested parishioners are invited to come and take part in this service, as well as bring anyone else who would like to receive prayer, anointing and the laying on of hands.

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

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

The Assisted Living Ministry is a group of Lay Pastoral Visitors that goes to nursing/retirement homes each Sunday morning and conducts a service for the residents. The service is over in time to get back to St. Martin's for the 11:15 AM service. Services are Morning Prayer on all but the first Sunday, which is a communion service. The Pastoral Care ministry will train all volunteers. This is an extremely rewarding ministry. We would love to have you join us! Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808 or Gayle Ferguson at 713/985-3807.

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

The Divorce Recovery Series continues meeting each Sunday, from 4:00-6:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center, through April 15 (no meeting on April 8). Registration is closed after March 2, 2012.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, April 2 and April 16.

Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen.

Our 2012 schedule:

Monday, May 7 and May 21

Monday, June 4 and June 18

Monday, July 2 and July 16

Monday, August 6 and August 20

Tuesday, September 4 and Monday, September 17

Monday, October 1 and October 15

Monday, November 5 and November 19

Monday, December 3 and December 17

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

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

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

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