Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, July 12, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost:

The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. will preach at all services in The Church. His sermon title is "How do you measure success?"
[Updated 7-2-2009]

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service, the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing), the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire), storyteller is Heston Groenewald

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir, the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire), the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Kids will participate in playful poses, yoga games and storytelling through yoga. Yoga will strengthen and develop muscles and coordination in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. Yoga also enhances self-awareness, body control, imagination, empathy, self-discipline, focus, attention span and self-esteem. Lots of active fun! Please bring a snack and drink.

This is a 5-day camp, Monday-Friday, July 13-17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. This class is for children ages 5-11. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The fee for parishioners is $150; $160 for non-church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then motorize these machines using Lego and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum while building math and science skills. Campers will learn how to apply engineering principals to everything they build.

Campers will understand why a machine works and will learn how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled camp atmosphere. All building Brains courses build on one another and lead into compound machines and Robotics. All camps are for students ages 5-6 only. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The 3 hour camps will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, June 22-26 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, July 13-17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

The fee for parishioners is $200; $210 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Beginning Monday, August 10, St. Martin's will be transformed into an ancient biblical city, as our children experience "Marketplace A.D.," a Judean market. This unique event is designed especially for children to encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, through a life-sized, authentic biblical market. Children will meet with their "tribes" to study ancient Jewish traditions, and come to a greater understanding of what took place during the time that Jesus walked the earth. During each session, the tribes will travel to the city, to experience various crafts and skills, including Hebrew school, a visit to the produce and spice market, or the bakery. They may visit the various "vendors" including basket weaving, woodworking, metal working, pottery and much, much more. While in the city they will encounter Jesus and His disciples, as they go about their daily lives of spreading the gospel. Marketplace A.D. will be the Bible coming to life for the children of our Parish. It is an event not to be missed.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $25. Children must be registered in order to attend.

A registration form can be found in the May/June issue of "There is a place for you."

A registration form will be placed in The Star of July 26, 2009

Click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

[Keywords: Vacation Bible School, VBS]

Terrence Raford will conduct a "skills and drills" basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 in June and again in July. 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 Northwestern State University in Louisiana where he was All Conference his sophomore, junior and senior year. He played professional basketball 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. Terrence is also a refeeree with the WHCSA basketball league in which St. Martin's is a member. Please bring money for snack and drink machines.

Camps for students ages 6-14, will be held in the Activity Center Monday-Friday, July 13-17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon.

The fee for parishioners is $140; $150 for non-church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, July 19, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost:

The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches.
[Updated 7-10-2009]

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire), storyteller is Jamie Martin Currie

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Seashells, sea life, mermaids, and ships are some of the subjects we will explore in this art camp. Campers will use paint, clay, drawing and mixed media to create our maritime masterpieces. Campers will have a mid-morning break; bring a snack.

This artistic week will be taught by Beverly Lawson. Beverly has an extensive background in art instruction. She is the art instructor for kindergarten through fourth grade at St. Francis Episcopal Day School and for 17 years she taught art at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Atlanta, Georgia for pre-K through second grade. Beverly was also the art instructor for third through eighth grade at the Spruill Center for the Arts in Atlanta for over 10 years. She was nominated Elementary Art Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Art Education Association and she is an active ceramic artist.

This is a 5-day class, Monday-Friday, July 20-24 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. This class is for children ages 6-10.

The fee for parishioners is $190; $200 for non-church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Karate Kamp! with Master Bruce. Come have fun at Karate Kamp this summer! Activities will include: Karate, Bo, numchucks, crafts - make your own t-shirt, games and more fun!! Bring your own snack. These camps are for students 5 years old and up. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The camps will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, June 8-12 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, July 20-24 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

The fee for parishioners is $115; $125 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Beginning Monday, August 10, St. Martin's will be transformed into an ancient biblical city, as our children experience "Marketplace A.D.," a Judean market. This unique event is designed especially for children to encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, through a life-sized, authentic biblical market. Children will meet with their "tribes" to study ancient Jewish traditions, and come to a greater understanding of what took place during the time that Jesus walked the earth. During each session, the tribes will travel to the city, to experience various crafts and skills, including Hebrew school, a visit to the produce and spice market, or the bakery. They may visit the various "vendors" including basket weaving, woodworking, metal working, pottery and much, much more. While in the city they will encounter Jesus and His disciples, as they go about their daily lives of spreading the gospel. Marketplace A.D. will be the Bible coming to life for the children of our Parish. It is an event not to be missed.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $25. Children must be registered in order to attend.

A registration form can be found in the May/June issue of "There is a place for you."

A registration form will be placed in The Star of July 26, 2009

Click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

[Keywords: Vacation Bible School, VBS]

Camps are taught by Linda Engelland who has a B.S. in education with a minor in psychology and is an A.M.S. (Pre-Primary) Montessori certified teacher. She has taught young children for many years and has very successfully taught Woodworking with children for more than 15 years. Linda's classes are very popular and we are delighted to have her at the Activity Center. Classes are open to boys and girls.

Classes will be held at the Activity Center on:
Carpentry I (ages 5-6)

Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, 12:30-1:45 PM

Tuesday-Friday, June 16-19, 12:30-1:45 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Carpentry II (must have taken Carpentry I or be 7 years or older)

Tuesday-Friday, June 16-19, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 12:30-1:45 PM

Advanced Carpentry (must have taken Carpentry I and II)

Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 12:30-1:45 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 2:00-3:15 PM

The fee for parishioners is $85; $90 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Sandwich-making, B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Children in kindergarten through grade 3 are partnering with the Foundations Christian Education class to prepare sandwiches for children, through Kids' Meals, a community based approach to ending hunger among children in Harris County. The regular B.L.A.ST. classes will not meet; children will make sandwiches.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Sandwich-making, B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Children in kindergarten through grade 3 are partnering with the Foundations Christian Education class to prepare sandwiches for children, through Kids' Meals, a community based approach to ending hunger among children in Harris County. The regular B.L.A.ST. classes will not meet; children will make sandwiches.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6(those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, stimulating computer, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, July 26, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost:

The Rev. Ken L. Fields will preach at all services in The Church.
[Updated 7-2-2009]

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service, the Rev. Ken L. Fields preaches

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing), the Rev. Ken L. Fields preaches

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire), storyteller is Jamie Martin Currie

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir, the Rev. Ken L. Fields preaches

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire), the Rev. Ken L. Fields preaches

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Max and Mindy, the Manners Mice, are off on a great adventure this summer...Camp M and M (Manners Matter). Don't miss out on the fun as we discuss manners, table etiquette and social skills! We will round out the fun with games and crafts. Bring your own sack lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Janet Thuot holds a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Texas. She has taught Kindergarten and Pre-K for over 20 years. Her company, "Pinkies Up," a children's party planning service and manners curriculum firm, has been in operation since 2005.

This workshop will be offered in the Activity Center Monday-Friday, July 27-31 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM for all ages, 5-9. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The fee for parishioners is $200; $210 for non-church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then motorize these machines using Lego and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum while building math and science skills. Campers will learn how to apply engineering principals to everything they build.

Campers will understand why a machine works and will learn how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled camp atmosphere. All building Brains courses build on one another and lead into compound machines and Robotics. All camps are for students ages 7-10 only.

The 3 hour camp will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, July 27-31 from 1:00-4:00 PM

The fee for parishioners is $200; $210 for non-Church members.

The 6 hour camp will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

The fee for parishioners is $325; $335 for non-Church members.

For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Beginning Monday, August 10, St. Martin's will be transformed into an ancient biblical city, as our children experience "Marketplace A.D.," a Judean market. This unique event is designed especially for children to encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, through a life-sized, authentic biblical market. Children will meet with their "tribes" to study ancient Jewish traditions, and come to a greater understanding of what took place during the time that Jesus walked the earth. During each session, the tribes will travel to the city, to experience various crafts and skills, including Hebrew school, a visit to the produce and spice market, or the bakery. They may visit the various "vendors" including basket weaving, woodworking, metal working, pottery and much, much more. While in the city they will encounter Jesus and His disciples, as they go about their daily lives of spreading the gospel. Marketplace A.D. will be the Bible coming to life for the children of our Parish. It is an event not to be missed.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $25. Children must be registered in order to attend.

A registration form can be found in the May/June issue of "There is a place for you."

A registration form will be placed in The Star of July 26, 2009

Click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

[Keywords: Vacation Bible School, VBS]

Camps are taught by Linda Engelland who has a B.S. in education with a minor in psychology and is an A.M.S. (Pre-Primary) Montessori certified teacher. She has taught young children for many years and has very successfully taught Woodworking with children for more than 15 years. Linda's classes are very popular and we are delighted to have her at the Activity Center. Classes are open to boys and girls.

Classes will be held at the Activity Center on:
Carpentry I (ages 5-6)

Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, 12:30-1:45 PM

Tuesday-Friday, June 16-19, 12:30-1:45 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Carpentry II (must have taken Carpentry I or be 7 years or older)

Tuesday-Friday, June 16-19, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 12:30-1:45 PM

Advanced Carpentry (must have taken Carpentry I and II)

Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, 2:00-3:15 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, 12:30-1:45 PM

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 2:00-3:15 PM

The fee for parishioners is $85; $90 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or L click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

This co-ed camp, led by Coach Larry Gatewood, is designed for young "beginner athletes." The boys and girls will learn beginner skills in ball handling, dribbling and basic basketball knowledge. This is a great summer activity for your "new" basketball player! Please bring Gatorade and a snack or money for snack and drink machines. Our limit is 30 players.

Camps will be held in the Activity Center on:

For grades 4-8: Monday-Thursday, July 27-31 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

The fee for parishioners is $140; $150 for non-church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

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

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

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

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

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, August 2, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Beginning Monday, August 10, St. Martin's will be transformed into an ancient biblical city, as our children experience "Marketplace A.D.," a Judean market. This unique event is designed especially for children to encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, through a life-sized, authentic biblical market. Children will meet with their "tribes" to study ancient Jewish traditions, and come to a greater understanding of what took place during the time that Jesus walked the earth. During each session, the tribes will travel to the city, to experience various crafts and skills, including Hebrew school, a visit to the produce and spice market, or the bakery. They may visit the various "vendors" including basket weaving, woodworking, metal working, pottery and much, much more. While in the city they will encounter Jesus and His disciples, as they go about their daily lives of spreading the gospel. Marketplace A.D. will be the Bible coming to life for the children of our Parish. It is an event not to be missed.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $25. Children must be registered in order to attend.

A registration form can be found in the May/June issue of "There is a place for you."

A registration form will be placed in The Star of July 26, 2009

Click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

[Keywords: Vacation Bible School, VBS]

This event, previously advertised as occurring on August 3-7, 2009, will not be offered. Instead, we are offering Marketplace A.D., August 10-14, 6:00-8:00 PM. For more information about Marketplace A.D., please click here.

For more information, contact the Ministries Office at 713/985-3811.

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, August 9, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing)

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Beginning Monday, August 10, St. Martin's will be transformed into an ancient biblical city, as our children experience "Marketplace A.D.," a Judean market. This unique event is designed especially for children to encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, through a life-sized, authentic biblical market. Children will meet with their "tribes" to study ancient Jewish traditions, and come to a greater understanding of what took place during the time that Jesus walked the earth. During each session, the tribes will travel to the city, to experience various crafts and skills, including Hebrew school, a visit to the produce and spice market, or the bakery. They may visit the various "vendors" including basket weaving, woodworking, metal working, pottery and much, much more. While in the city they will encounter Jesus and His disciples, as they go about their daily lives of spreading the gospel. Marketplace A.D. will be the Bible coming to life for the children of our Parish. It is an event not to be missed.

Registration Information:

The registration fee is $25. Children must be registered in order to attend.

A registration form can be found in the May/June issue of "There is a place for you."

A registration form will be placed in The Star of July 26, 2009

Click here to download a PDF of the registration form.

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Jamie Martin Currie at 713/985-3829.

[Keywords: Vacation Bible School, VBS]

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, August 16, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Karate Kamp! with Master Bruce. Come have fun at Karate Kamp this summer! Activities will include: Karate, Bo, numchucks, crafts - make your own t-shirt, games and more fun!! Bring your own snack. These camps are for students 5 years old and up. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The camps will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, June 8-12 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, July 20-24 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

The fee for parishioners is $115; $125 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then motorize these machines using Lego and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum while building math and science skills. Campers will learn how to apply engineering principals to everything they build.

Campers will understand why a machine works and will learn how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled camp atmosphere. All building Brains courses build on one another and lead into compound machines and Robotics. All camps are for students ages 5-6 only. Students must be 5 years old before the start of class.

The 3 hour camps will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, June 22-26 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, July 13-17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

The fee for parishioners is $200; $210 for non-Church members. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Learn to build simple machines using gears, levers and pulleys and then motorize these machines using Lego and K’NEX educational kits and curriculum while building math and science skills. Campers will learn how to apply engineering principals to everything they build.

Campers will understand why a machine works and will learn how to manipulate a machine to go faster or slower. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, imagination and confidence will increase in this fun-filled camp atmosphere. All building Brains courses build on one another and lead into compound machines and Robotics. All camps are for students ages 7-10 only.

The 6 hour camp will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

The fee for parishioners is $325; $335 for non-Church members.

For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

Look out 007 - the Mad Science Spy Academy is in session! Using powers of observation and the Inspectikit, our young forensic scientists will have all they need to get started on their detective adventure. Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks in this hands-on view of the science that spies use. From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and step into the shoes of a spy in action! Bring a snack and drink. This camp is for children ages 6-11.

The camp will be held in the Activity Center on:

Monday-Friday, August 17-21 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

The fee for everyone is $240. For more information, call the Activity Center at 713/621-8625 or click here to download a pdf of the registration form.

For more information, please contact Sharon Ladd or Melissa Vanderbloemen at 713/621-2944.

[Keyword = SMECC]

Ages 0-3

8:00 AM-12:30 PM, Child care, Founders' Hall

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

Age 2

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Preschool, Founders' Hall

Ages 3-4

9:00-10:15 AM, Preschool, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Godly Play, age 3 in Room 208, age 4 in Room 206, Payne Education Center

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

Kindergarten-Grade 2

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for your ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center). Ribbon colors: Kindergarten (gold), grade 1 (purple), grade 2 (blue).

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center.

Grade 3

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, B.L.A.ST., look for the red ribbon in Payne Education Center, 2nd Floor; or in the B.L.A.ST. Kitchen (in the Activity Center, near the east end of Payne Education Center)

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206 and 208, Payne Education Center

Grades 4-6 (those entering the 6th grade will join the youth in the fall)

9:30-10:15 AM, The Family Table (Worship), Old Church

10:15-11:00 AM, Cyber Cafe 45, Room 215, Payne Education Center.

11:15 AM-12:30 PM, Godly Play, Room 206, Payne Education Center

About Child care:
We provide age appropriate loving and learning for infants and toddlers. Located in Founders' Hall, there are three distinct nurseries to nurture your child's developmental level. Our caregivers provide a joyful space for children to grow through one on one interactions and creative play with others. For more information, contact Kimberly Sandver at 713/830-4123.

About Preschool:
Music with Miss Ophelia, then worship at the Family Table. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829. Click here to request information on the children's singing program.

About the Family Table (Worship):
Imagine your family's life together without a family table. Difficult, right? The family of God is no different. The families with young children of St. Martin's gather weekly around our Lord's family table to worship, hear and share Holy Communion and for the pure joy of being His children. We meet Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM in the Old Church, for child-friendly liturgy, live music, and dramatic storytelling of the Gospel. This service honors our traditional Episcopal liturgy while fully engaging the whole family together in worship. If you are arriving at 9:00 AM, please take your children with you to the 9:00 AM service. The children will be dismissed from that service, and taken to the "Family Table" service that starts at 9:30 AM. Following the "Family Table" service, children will be taken to their Christian Education classes. You may pick up your child from that class at 11:00 AM. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Godly Play:
This Montessori-approach to children's formation was developed by The Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, understanding that children have a desire to learn liturgical language while exploring their relationship with God and Jesus on their own terms. While learning the lessons of the Old and New Testaments, children learn to fall in love with God all over again and again. The program is child-centered and is story-based, using beautiful materials and open-ended wondering questions to allow the child to place themselves in the various stories of God's people. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Bible Learning Adventure STations:
B.L.A.ST. (Bible Learning Adventure STations) is a rotation program that explores and teaches Bible stories, Episcopal traditions and moral themes. Creative workshops include fine arts, engaging drama, imaginative cooking, Bible-based computer games, dynamic storytelling, inventive science, inspired games and thought-provoking films. Children meet in a different room each week; just look for your colored ribbon. Our Christian Education program is a Blast! Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

About Cyber Cafe 45:
Our preteens will tackle tough questions as we dig into the real-life issues they are dealing with most. We engage through attention-grabbing lessons, delicious food, fun games and deep life-changing Bible lessons. These young people will connect throughout the week with their very own safe and secure online community. A light breakfast is served. Contact Jamie Martin Currie, Lay Minister for Children's Christian Education, at 713/985-3829.

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

Schedule for Sunday, August 23, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing)

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Schedule for Sunday, August 30, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

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

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

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

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

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Schedule for Sunday, September 6, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

To register online, click here.
A 10-week series (including a child-friendly meal) beginning Wednesday, September 9-November 18 (there will be no meeting on Wednesday, October 21), from 6:00-7:30 PM.

For children in grades 2-5 studying the youth Alpha curriculum in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

For children in Pre-K through grade 1, children will participate in a Godly Play study of the saints in Room 206, Payne Education Center.

Child care available for children ages 0-4 in Founders' Hall, by reservation only; please call 713-830-4123.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 23. To register online, click here. For questions, contact Jaime Martin-Currie at 713/985-3829.

Schedule for Sunday, September 13, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing)

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

6:10 PM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, traditional liturgy (Rite II) with artistic representation and music (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. Our 6:10 PM service uses Rite II. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

To register online, click here.
A 10-week series (including a child-friendly meal) beginning Wednesday, September 9-November 18 (there will be no meeting on Wednesday, October 21), from 6:00-7:30 PM.

For children in grades 2-5 studying the youth Alpha curriculum in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

For children in Pre-K through grade 1, children will participate in a Godly Play study of the saints in Room 206, Payne Education Center.

Child care available for children ages 0-4 in Founders' Hall, by reservation only; please call 713-830-4123.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 23. To register online, click here. For questions, contact Jaime Martin-Currie at 713/985-3829.

Schedule for Sunday, September 20, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

6:10 PM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, traditional liturgy (Rite II) with artistic representation and music (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. Our 6:10 PM service uses Rite II. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

To register online, click here.
A 10-week series (including a child-friendly meal) beginning Wednesday, September 9-November 18 (there will be no meeting on Wednesday, October 21), from 6:00-7:30 PM.

For children in grades 2-5 studying the youth Alpha curriculum in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

For children in Pre-K through grade 1, children will participate in a Godly Play study of the saints in Room 206, Payne Education Center.

Child care available for children ages 0-4 in Founders' Hall, by reservation only; please call 713-830-4123.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 23. To register online, click here. For questions, contact Jaime Martin-Currie at 713/985-3829.

Schedule for Sunday, September 27, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost:

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service

9:00 AM - Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing)

9:30 AM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, for children and families with live music and storytelling (casual attire)

10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel

11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir

6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire)

6:10 PM - Holy Communion with sermon, Old Church, traditional liturgy (Rite II) with artistic representation and music (casual attire)

Child care is available for all Sunday services.

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. Our 6:10 PM service uses Rite II. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Communion at St. Martin's Episcopal Church.