Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Choristers (Choir for Children, Kindergarten-Grade 5)

Please join us for a fantastic year with the St. Martin's Children's Choir, glorifying God through energetic music, fun and fellowship!

The Choristers process and sing on a regular basis during the Sunday 9:00 AM or 9:30 AM worship services. They also sing anthems both alone and with the Parish Choir. Before the sermon, they return to Founders' Hall for rehearsals and vocal technique training. They master the liturgical responses, canticles, hymns and service music sung by the Parish each week.

The Choristers are directed by Kellen Gray, Coordinator of Children's Music Ministries. They meet each Sunday at 8:30 AM or 8:15 AM in Founders' Hall.

For more information, contact Kellen Gray.

[Keywords: Shepherd Choir, Training Choir]

Each Sunday we will gather in the Activity Center Game Room from 10:15-11:00 AM for a large group/small group structured presentation of the elements of the Eucharist sacrament. The Communion Instruction Class is offered to 3rd graders and/or any child who has not previously had the instruction and are older than 3rd grade. Please make certain your child has been baptized prior to March 4.

A Recognition Service will be held on Sunday, March 4, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall for participants and their families.

Our meeting dates:

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26 (Parents attend with child)
March 4 (Recognition during the 9:00 AM worship service, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall)

For more information, contact Joyce Chun at 713/985-3812.

[Updated 6-15-2011]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

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.

Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

[Updated 10-6-2011]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Each Sunday we will gather in the Activity Center Game Room from 10:15-11:00 AM for a large group/small group structured presentation of the elements of the Eucharist sacrament. The Communion Instruction Class is offered to 3rd graders and/or any child who has not previously had the instruction and are older than 3rd grade. Please make certain your child has been baptized prior to March 4.

A Recognition Service will be held on Sunday, March 4, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall for participants and their families.

Our meeting dates:

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26 (Parents attend with child)
March 4 (Recognition during the 9:00 AM worship service, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall)

For more information, contact Joyce Chun at 713/985-3812.

[Updated 6-15-2011]

On Sunday, February 12, all Scouts and leaders are encouraged to attend, in uniform, the 9:00 AM Church service to receive recognition for participation in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture Scout, and Girl Scout programs. The Scouts will process in together to special bagpipe music. Joining us on this day will be the Yellowstone Scout Pack and Troop, which have been "adopted" by St. Martin's.

Following the service, a group photo will be taken. For information contact Grant Robertson.

[Updated 12-12-2011]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Each Sunday we will gather in the Activity Center Game Room from 10:15-11:00 AM for a large group/small group structured presentation of the elements of the Eucharist sacrament. The Communion Instruction Class is offered to 3rd graders and/or any child who has not previously had the instruction and are older than 3rd grade. Please make certain your child has been baptized prior to March 4.

A Recognition Service will be held on Sunday, March 4, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall for participants and their families.

Our meeting dates:

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26 (Parents attend with child)
March 4 (Recognition during the 9:00 AM worship service, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall)

For more information, contact Joyce Chun at 713/985-3812.

[Updated 6-15-2011]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Each Sunday we will gather in the Activity Center Game Room from 10:15-11:00 AM for a large group/small group structured presentation of the elements of the Eucharist sacrament. The Communion Instruction Class is offered to 3rd graders and/or any child who has not previously had the instruction and are older than 3rd grade. Please make certain your child has been baptized prior to March 4.

A Recognition Service will be held on Sunday, March 4, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall for participants and their families.

Our meeting dates:

February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26 (Parents attend with child)
March 4 (Recognition during the 9:00 AM worship service, followed by a reception in Bagby Parish Hall)

For more information, contact Joyce Chun at 713/985-3812.

[Updated 6-15-2011]

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]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Jesus' Journey to the Cross
A Four Week Lenten Series for Children
Wednesdays in Lent, Payne Education Center
Dates: February 29; March 7, 21, 28

During Lent, children will study Jesus' Journey to the Cross. Each week, a portion of the story of the Passion of Christ will be explored. As we learn about the story of Jesus' journey, children will discover their own part of the Lenten and Easter stories. We look forward to studying in Lent alongside you.

Lenten programs for adults and children begin at 6:30 PM. Please check-in your child with us in Room 216, Payne Education Center.

Our Schedule:
5:15-6:15 PM - Dinner, Bagby Parish Hall
6:00 PM - Worship, Holy Eucharist, The Church
6:30-7:30 PM - Programs for adults and children (Kindergarten and older)
5:00-8:00 PM - Child care, Payne Education Center (if reservations were made at least two business days prior, for age 0 - Pre-K)

For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K 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.

[Updated 1-1-2012]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

On Sunday, March 4, during the 9:00 AM Worship service in The Church, children who completed the "Come to the Table" Communion class will be recognized. A reception will follow in Bagby Parish Hall, to celebrate the completion of this theological study.

For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

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]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

Jesus' Journey to the Cross
A Four Week Lenten Series for Children
Wednesdays in Lent, Payne Education Center
Dates: February 29; March 7, 21, 28

During Lent, children will study Jesus' Journey to the Cross. Each week, a portion of the story of the Passion of Christ will be explored. As we learn about the story of Jesus' journey, children will discover their own part of the Lenten and Easter stories. We look forward to studying in Lent alongside you.

Lenten programs for adults and children begin at 6:30 PM. Please check-in your child with us in Room 216, Payne Education Center.

Our Schedule:
5:15-6:15 PM - Dinner, Bagby Parish Hall
6:00 PM - Worship, Holy Eucharist, The Church
6:30-7:30 PM - Programs for adults and children (Kindergarten and older)
5:00-8:00 PM - Child care, Payne Education Center (if reservations were made at least two business days prior, for age 0 - Pre-K)

For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K 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.

[Updated 1-1-2012]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

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]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

---

The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

[Updated 10-6-2011]

Texas Boys and Girls Spring Break Basketball Camp taught by Terrence Raford Ages 6 - 14
Click here for online registration.

Terrence Raford will conduct a “skills and drills” basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 during spring break. The goal of the camp is to increase the student’s knowledge and skill of the game. The camp will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with drills in defense, offense, passing, rebounding, and shooting. Students will receive individual and team instruction with scrimmages and instructional videos. Terrence Raford played for 10 years in the European Professional Basketball Association and was voted Most Valuable Player in the Portugese basketball league. Terrence is a certified basketball official and Director of Texas Boys and Girls Basketball Camps - a skills and drills camp. Monday ~ Thursday, March 12 - 15, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30 Please bring a snack and drink for break time. FEE: St. Martin’s Member - $145 Non-Church Member - $155 Please fill out and sign Activity Center release form for this activity. If you would like to pay by credit card, please use the credit card form on the website or register in person. Make checks payable to St. Martin’s Activity Center and enroll by returning this form and fee (check or credit card form) to St. Martin’s Activity Center, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056 Advance registration is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. For more information call the Activity Center at 713-621-8625 or Click here to download a pdf of the registration form.
Click here to download a pdf of the release form.

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

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]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Jesus' Journey to the Cross
A Four Week Lenten Series for Children
Wednesdays in Lent, Payne Education Center
Dates: February 29; March 7, 21, 28

During Lent, children will study Jesus' Journey to the Cross. Each week, a portion of the story of the Passion of Christ will be explored. As we learn about the story of Jesus' journey, children will discover their own part of the Lenten and Easter stories. We look forward to studying in Lent alongside you.

Lenten programs for adults and children begin at 6:30 PM. Please check-in your child with us in Room 216, Payne Education Center.

Our Schedule:
5:15-6:15 PM - Dinner, Bagby Parish Hall
6:00 PM - Worship, Holy Eucharist, The Church
6:30-7:30 PM - Programs for adults and children (Kindergarten and older)
5:00-8:00 PM - Child care, Payne Education Center (if reservations were made at least two business days prior, for age 0 - Pre-K)

For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K 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.

[Updated 1-1-2012]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

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]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Jesus' Journey to the Cross
A Four Week Lenten Series for Children
Wednesdays in Lent, Payne Education Center
Dates: February 29; March 7, 21, 28

During Lent, children will study Jesus' Journey to the Cross. Each week, a portion of the story of the Passion of Christ will be explored. As we learn about the story of Jesus' journey, children will discover their own part of the Lenten and Easter stories. We look forward to studying in Lent alongside you.

Lenten programs for adults and children begin at 6:30 PM. Please check-in your child with us in Room 216, Payne Education Center.

Our Schedule:
5:15-6:15 PM - Dinner, Bagby Parish Hall
6:00 PM - Worship, Holy Eucharist, The Church
6:30-7:30 PM - Programs for adults and children (Kindergarten and older)
5:00-8:00 PM - Child care, Payne Education Center (if reservations were made at least two business days prior, for age 0 - Pre-K)

For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K 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.

[Updated 1-1-2012]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

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]

Adults and children are invited to a Parish-wide "gathering" on Sunday, April 1, at 10:15 AM in Bagby Parish Hall. Come join us for a Middle Eastern gathering, with food to match; there is no charge to attend. Child care is available in Founders' Hall, for age 0 - Pre-K.

Families are encouraged to return their mite boxes on this day.

[Updated 1-18-2012]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

Friday, April 6
Good Friday

12:00 PM, The Liturgy for Good Friday, with sermon and Choir, The Church

12:00 PM, Worship and activities for children in Kindergarten through grade 5, Founders' Hall

6:00 PM, St. Martin's Choir will sing the requiem, set by John Rutter, illuminating this most somber of days, The Church.

Child care is available in Founders' Hall, for ages 0 - Pre-K.

[Updated 1-11-2012]

The ECW is hosting the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, beginning at 10:30 AM in the Old Church; bring your Easter baskets. A photographer will take "egg-cellent" photos with the Easter Bunny! We also will have drinks and cookies in Founders' Hall, balloon makers and face painters scattered around, and a petting zoo and "jumpy house."

Easter Egg Hunt Chairs: Aubrey Slye and Natalie Castellanos.


The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church.

[Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

[Updated 10-6-2011]

Bowling | Pizza | Drinks | Fun | Party

How does one say "goodbye" to The GrowZone and hello to Youth Ministry? Come to our Bowling Party and find out. The 5th and 6th graders are getting together for "St. Martin's Bowling Night" on Thursday, April 12, 5:00-7:00 PM at 300 Houston, 925 Bunker Hill.

The cost is $20.00. To RSVP or for more information, contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

For more information, contact the Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman at 713/985-3849 or azimmerman@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

[Updated 1-26-2012]

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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, May 1, 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.

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Kindergarten through Grade 5

9:00 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

9:30 AM, Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15 AM, The GrowZone (Sunday School), 2nd floor, Payne Education Center
Click here to register for The GrowZone.

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The GrowZone curriculum teaches three core truths to children, based on Luke 2:52, "And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour." By provoking discovery about God and who He is in their lives, children learn that:

I can trust God no matter what

I need to make wise choices

I should treat others the way I want to be treated

Concepts introduced in our child care program (age 3 through Pre-K) are reinforced in The GrowZone, so that children develop a deeper understanding of their faith.

During the 9:00 AM class, children are met by a caring adult helper and meet with other children their age, helping to build a sense of community. Children are escorted to the Family Table worship service, where each grade serves as acolytes, layer readers, Ushers or Chalice Bearers. Children may bring their Bibles and will hear an age-appropriate homily based on the Gospel reading for the day. Children are escorted back to Payne Education Center to be picked up by their parents or to stay for the 10:15 AM class.

The 10:15 AM class begins with large-group interaction with high-energy music, where they hear the Bible lesson and are introduced to a virtue. Monthly virtues are then studied in small groups, with similar-aged children. Take-home pieces and interactive links to content are available to parents.

At our 9:30 AM Family Table worship service, families gather weekly around the Lord's family table to hear a Gospel story, worship and share Holy Eucharist. We meet Sundays, from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church for family-friendly liturgy, current Christian music (led by a live band), and a presentation of the Gospel geared towards children. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the entire family.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.


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

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.

Children in grade 5 may contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.

Youth in grades 6-8 may contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

[Updated 10-6-2011]

Age 0 - Pre-K (as of 9/1/2011)

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child Care/Sunday School, Founders' Hall

Child Care: Loving caregivers have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Sunday School: Engaging activities help children learn about God. Parents receive a take home lesson.

5:30-7:30 PM, Child Care, Founders' Hall

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Child care for ages 0-2 is provided for our youngest children by loving caregivers, who have been trained in the Diocese of Texas program, Safeguarding God's Children.

Child care for children, age 3 through Pre-K, utilizes engaging activities to help children grow in learning about God. Wonder is God's fingerprint on our world. Our program helps children understand how they are part of that wonder. Parents receive a "take home" lesson that further emphasizes one of the following basic truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend.

For more information about Sunday School, please contact Holli Kight at 713/985-3816.