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Monday, September 7The Church offi ces and campus will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Happy Labor Dayfrom St. Martin’s!

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Student Ministries Upcoming Events

Confi rmation Parent MeetingSunday, October 4

10:15 – 11 a.m.The Island

For parents of 8th graders seeking Confi rmation into the Episcopal Church

Middle School Fall RetreatFriday – SundayOctober 16 – 18

Location to be announcedFor 6th – 8th graders and their friends, mark your calendars and we’ll keep you updated.

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or fritchie@stmartinsepiscopal.org.Check out all of our events and more at theislandlive.com.

Sunday, September 6Bag pick up from Ushers in all services

Sundays, September 13 and 20Bag drop off in front ofThe Church

Bring your fi lled grocery bags for our annual parish food drive that helps stock CCSC’s food pantry for our neighbors in need.

For more information, contact Outreach Ministries at 713-985-3811 or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Food Drive

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OUTREACH

For more information or to sign up, send an email tooutreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Serve Lunch at the BeaconThursday, September 1710:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.1212 Prairie Street

Help serve lunch at the Beacon Day Center that provides case management, meals, laundry and other services for Houston’s homeless population. The minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 15.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Work DaySaturday, September 269 a.m. – noon3434 Branard Street

Help sort food and clothing donations, and staff the Food Pantry and clothing shop. No experience is needed. Wear your Outreach t-shirt.

Yellowstone Academy Bus TourWednesday, September 99:30 a.m. – noonDepart from The Church parking lot at 9:30 a.m.

Please join several current mentors for this tour of Yellowstone Academy and � nd out how you can join the many St. Martin’s parishioners who love mentoring the precious children at this extraordinary school.

RSVP to Outreach Ministries by Monday, September 7.

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Wednesdays, beginning September 95 p.m.

Payne Education Center, Room 207/209

The Order of St. Luke is dedicated to Christian healing ministry through studies of the Holy Scriptures with the purpose of being

equipped for the ministry of healing.

For more information, contact the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or smcbay@stmartinsepiscopal.org. To learn more about the Order nationally

or to register for membership, please visit orderofstluke.org.

Join our Wednesday class to learn more about Jesus’ healing today!

Interested in Learning to Pray for Healing?

The Faith in Literature group explores, discusses and makes relevant connections between faith and works of � ction, past and present.

While operating within the framework of Christian theology, we seek to ascertain in our reading how all good literature, if even by its omission,

deals with and re� ects themes of faith.

DAY GROUPSecond Wednesday of the month

Begins meeting Wednesday, September 912:30 – 2 p.m.

The Island, Room 207

EVENING GROUPThird Tuesday of the month

Begins meeting Tuesday, September 157 – 8:30 p.m.Bride’s Room

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at713-985-3817 or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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Join Us For

Christian Life Study A Bible Study for Women

Come for a refreshing time with others who are seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and the fellowship of new Christian friends.

Christian Life StudyA Bible Study for Women

I stayed in Christian Life

Study because Jesus

came alive to me.

I came to Christian Life Study

because I had a hunger to feel

closer to Christ.

Job

RuthHosea

PsalmsJonah

September 10 through May 5

God’s Covenant Love

I will betroth you to me forever;

I will betroth you in righteousness

and justice,

in love and compassion.

I will betroth you in faithfullness,

and you will ackowledge the Lord.

– Hosea 2:19-20

Thursday Mornings9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday Evenings6:30 – 8 p.m.

Register at stmartinsepiscopal.org/christian-life-study/

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Starting September 10

25th AnnualJoy of Giving Market

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS YEAR’S JOY OF GIVING MARKET A SUCCESS!

Calling All Cooks and Volunteers!Thursdays, September 10, 17 and 24 and October 1, 8 and 1510 a.m. – 1 p.m., Café St. Martin’s KitchenThe ECW Pantry invites you for a morning of cooking and packing in preparation for the 25th Annual Joy of Giving Market. Learn great recipes while enjoying “tasty fellowship.”

Sunday – Thursday, October 18 – 22 Times vary each dayPlans are underway for another terri� c holiday market, but to make it a great experience for the merchants and shoppers we need cheerful volunteers!

To sign up or donate, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/joy-of-giving-market.

October 20, 21 and 22

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Parents of Young Children Ministry

Family PlaydateSaturday, September 12

9 –11 a.m.St. Martin’s Playground

Come meet and mingle with St. Martin’s families with young children on the playground. Light refreshments and breakfast bites will be served.

Daughters of the KingSaturday, September 12

10:30 a.m. – noon Payne Education Center, Room 210/212

The Rev. Sarah Condon discusses “How Prayer Changes the Core of Who We Are as Christians.”

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New Scout Information Rally Night

Tuesday, September 156:30 – 8 p.m.

Briargrove Elementary Cafeteria6145 San Felipe

We will be having a New Scout Information Rally Night for St. Martin’s Pack 354 for parents and boys interested

in Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts is for boys from 1st to 5th grade – joining at any level is perfectly � ne!

For more information, email MPrendergast@HA.com.

COMMUNION INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDRENSundays, October 4, 11 and 1810:15 a.m.Old Church

Join us for this three-week series teaching children about the Eucharist as the basis of our Christian faith. Designed for children third grade and older, the sessions offer children insight into the Lord’s Supper and the act of receiving Communion each week in church.

Please register on the Children’s Ministry webpage at stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN OF ST. MARTIN’S

Join the ECW in welcoming Chris Seay, founder of Ecclesia Houston, a missional church in the Montrose area “that is living out the gospel in compelling ways, not only in Houston, but across the globe.” Chris will share the story of his “40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor,” and

inspire and challenge each of us to begin a similar journey of our own.

Tuesday, September 2211 – 11:30 a.m. Fellowship and Registration

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. LuncheonBagby Parish Hall

Tickets are $20 each or $160 for a table of 8.Register online by Tuesday, September 15.

EVENT CHAIRS TERRIE JAMES AND SHELLY NEWTON

CHILD CARE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN MINISTRY

We look forward to fun and fellowship as we kick off a new year together!

Please register online at stmartinsepiscopal.org/registration or you may mail your registration information and check made payable to St. Martin’s ECW to Nancy Bynon, 3113 Pittsburgh Street, Houston, TX 77005. For reservation questions,

please contact Nancy Bynon at 832-426-4150 or nancybynon@gmail.com. For luncheon questions, email ecw@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Challenge Yourself to Make A Difference

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HOPE AND HEALING SUNDAYSunday, October 48 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 and 6 p.m.We welcome back the Rev. Katherine (Kate) Picot, former Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and Prayer Ministries at St. Martin’s, as our special guest preacher on this inspirational day.

Sunday School with the Rev. Picot10:15 – 11 a.m.Hope and Healing Center Auditorium“What I’ve Learned from the Mission Field Called Home”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 45 p.m.

Lawn of the Wayside ChapelIn honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, a special service will be held followed by a blessing of all

creatures great and small by a member of our Clergy. Please be sure to keep your pets on leashes or in cages. The service will not be held in

the event of rain. Outreach will have a pet food drive.

Please bring canned or packaged pet food that will be donated to Pet Patrol.

Blessing of the Animals

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Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please visit the Hope and Healing Center website at hopeandhealingcenter.org.

Activities are held in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute building that is located on the eastern side of theSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church campus. We look forward to seeing you!

An Intimate Look at DementiaIn collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston and Southeast Chapter

Thursday, September 10Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Join a frank discussion regarding the physical and emotional needs of a PWD (person with dementia), as well as the ethical questions surrounding sexuality and memory impairment.

Recovering Our Children From the Threat of Designer DrugsTuesday, September 156:30 – 8 p.m.

No single element in our culture is more destructive to our children’s welfare than substance abuse. This presentation will help you establish a bottom line on the problem and some of the new threats, and learn about proven solutions with emphasis on the family. We will explore methods and apply the dynamics to personal scenarios.

Mental Illness Q&AThursday, September 17Noon – 1 p.m.

Dr. Matthew Stanford will offer caregivers and family members of individuals living with serious mental illness the opportunity to ask honest questions in a supportive environment, equip them to better interact with and care for their mentally ill loved ones, and learn how to navigate the mental health care system.