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ALL ADULTS St. Martin’s 20s & 30s Outreach Project Wednesday, April 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Community Room Join other 20s and 30s singles and couples for fellowship. Contact: The Rev. R-J Heijmen, 713-985-3839, [email protected] MEN Dads’ Bible Study Wednesday, April 25, 7 – 8 a.m., The Island Lounge Join dads of young children for Bible study and fellowship. Contact: The Rev. Alex Large, 713-985-3849, [email protected] Men of St. Martin’s Thursday, April 26, 7 – 8 a.m., Bagby Parish Hall Join men of all ages for Bible refl ection and discussion, fellowship and support. Contact: The Rev. Chad Martin, 713-985-3842, [email protected] WOMEN The Moms’ Group Wednesday, April 25, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m., Payne Education Center, Room 207/209 Join mothers of young children for fellowship, teaching, prayer and support. Contact: The Rev. Alex Large, 713-985-3849, [email protected] Christian Life Study Thursday, April 26, 9:30 – 11:20 a.m., Bagby Parish Hall 6:30 – 8 p.m., Payne Education Center Join women of all ages for an indepth study of the Book of Romans. Contact: The Rev. Mary Wilson, 713-985-3836, [email protected] OUTREACH Lord of the Streets Tuesday – Thursday, April 24 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon, 3401 Fannin Assist Houston’s homeless with clothing, food, vision and other needs. Contact: The Rev. Jonathan Adams, 713-830-4131, [email protected] Learn about more volunteer opportunities on the Outreach ad at the end of the announcements.

Visit stmartinsepiscopal.org for more information about all activities at St. Martin’s.

1 St. Martin’S WelcoMeS Special GueSt preacher

The RT. Rev. Mike hill 56th of Bristol

Bishop Mike spent time in the world of business before considering a call to ordained ministry. He served as of St. Mary Magdalene, Addiscomb, after which Bishop Mike was senior curate at St. Paul’s Slough. He then served as in charge and later rector of St. Leonard’s . During this time Bishop Mike also became Rural Dean of and was appointed the . After serving as the , he was the 56th for 14 years, retiring in September 2017.

Q SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Q Worship services 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. | The Church

Basic Bible Study: More...of God, Grace, Growth and Holy Spirit 10:15 a.m. | Bagby Parish Hall

Q WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Q Worship services 7 a.m., Noon and 6 p.m. | The Chapel

Q SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Q Basic Bible Study: More...of God, Grace, Growth and Holy Spirit 10:15 a.m. | Bagby Parish Hall

The Altar worship service 11:15 a.m. | Old Church

The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill will be available for spiritual direction on a limited basis during his stay at St. Martin’s. For an appointment, contact Carol Gallion at 713-985-3813 or [email protected].

2 APRIL 22 5 7 P.M. | THE ISLAND FOR STUDENTS 6TH 12TH GRADE Join us for a fun time of games, worship, prayer, conversations, small groups and food. Bring your friends! Find out what the buzz is all about.

For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected].

For church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss This program meets on the fourth Monday of each month 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Bagby The Gathering Parish Hall.

SPRING SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS APRIL 23 | RODNEY RASBERRY

For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen at 713-301-4786 or [email protected].

3 SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY Sunday, May 6 10:15 a.m. | The Island

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2018! Graduating seniors will be recognized as they prepare to enter a new chapter in their lives where they can carry their faith with them. To participate in the event as a senior, students are asked to submit their senior photo, baby photo, high school name and plans for after graduation to the Student Ministries o ce by Tuesday, April 24 at [email protected].

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Saturday, June 23 – Friday, June 29 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Cost: $800 (including airfare) per person Registration deadline: Monday, April 30

The high school team will return to Florida for a week of service through Hearts of Palm Ministry, an interdenominational mission host site located on the campus of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School. They will work with code violation homes as well as spend time in one of the poorest counties in America, Belle Glade, where they will assist with tutoring and life skills training. For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected].

4 STUDENT MINISTRIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP JUNE 11– 15 MONDAY – FRIDAY

Cost: $325 per person Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 1

Middle school students will work with Episcopal churches in various projects, including neighborhood clean up, serving at homeless shelters and helping out with a Vacation Bible School.

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected].

BRUNCH Sunday, May 13

Bagby Parish Ha

FIRST SEATING: 10:45 A.M. − NOON | SECOND SEATING: 12:15 − 1:30 P.M. Featuring an elegant bu et with a generous selection of entrées and side items, a kid-friendly food bar, dessert bar and much, much more! Free for children ages 6 and under | $10 per child ages 7-12 | $22 per adult All are welcome, but advance reservations and payments are required by Friday, May 4. No reservations can be accepted past the deadline. To RSVP, contact Bruce Morgan at 713-985-3810 or [email protected]. Breakfast and regular lunch services will not be o ered on May 13.

5 OUTREACH

Make Sandwiches for Kids’ Meals Tuesday, April 24 5 – 6 p.m. Activity Center, Community Room Join the Men of St. Martin’s to make sandwiches for Houston’s hungry children.

Decorate Cards for Amistad Children Saturday, April 28 9 – 11:30 a.m. Activity Center, Community Room Come help make greetings cards for the children of Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Chris King, Executive Director of Amistad Mission, will join us. No experience needed.

Help at Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) Work Day Saturday, April 28 9 a.m. – noon 3434 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.

For more information or to sign up, send an email to [email protected].

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

Aging With Grace: Understanding Living Options Wednesday, April 25 10 – 11:30 a.m. Studies show that most of us prefer to remain in our own homes as we age, but we may need help to do so or may need to consider alternatives. We will present the different living options for seniors, including considerations for obtaining help inside and outside the home.

Lunch and Learn: Etiology and Treatment of Eating Disorders Wednesday, April 25 Noon – 1 p.m. Join us as we discuss current research on eating disorder diagnoses. This presentation will also include different treatment approaches and key members on a treatment team.

Aging With Grace: Paying for Aging Wednesday, May 2 10 – 11:30 a.m. Aging comes with its own challenging nancial issues considering costs and income needs for everything from living arrangements to possible elder care. Join us as we help individuals and families to de ne their nancial goals and execute them, and present some of the considerations in paying for our golden years.

Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please call 713-871-1004 or visit our website at hopeandhealingcenter.org.

7 BUILDING ON THE GENERATIONS BEFORE… BUILDING ON OUR NEEDS TODAY… BUILDING FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME…

Help us build St. Martin’s for the families of the future. Send in your commitment card today. Thank you for your support.

The fi rm of Jackson & Ryan Architects has developed an exciting Master Plan for our What Parishioners Parish campus and its facilities. The plan Are Saying About is based on a division of the needs in three Building for the Ages areas of our ministry: (1) Worship; (2) Parish Life and Education; and (3) Pastoral Care “We are in company with and Administration. The plan includes the all faithful people to pass weaving together of old and new elements while maintaining the great English Gothic down this gift from one aesthetic across our campus for the new Parish generation to the next and Life Center, Children’s Ministry Building, by doing so, all are blessed!” Christ Chapel, Pastoral Care Center and Music – Jane and Len Menefee Building – that frame the new Master Plan, which also includes other improvements to “We are supporting this many areas of the campus. campaign fi nancially, not only for ourselves but for our children and grandchildren. We truly love St. Martin’s and want generations to come to experience the same.” – Tricia and Richard Nelson

Commitment cards and return envelopes are available in church pews and information racks. For more information and to watch our new campus fl y-through video, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/building-for-the-ages. 8