OCTOBER 2015 The Star

Stewardship 2016 Points of Light Service

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Atop each of the spires of The Church is a three-dimensional radiant cross, a symbol of Christ, the light of the world. There are numerous references in scripture to Christ as the light of the world (John 1:9, 14). These include the story of the wise men coming to see the child Jesus (Matthew 2:1-15), when Jesus was presented to the priests at the temple (Luke 2:30-32), and Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist (John 1:29). May St. Martin’s always be that light of Christ to our city and region.

The Star The Star is an official publication of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.

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On the Cover The fleur-de-lis cross, a design frequently repeated in the church, is carved on the baptismal font located at the entrance to the nave in The Church. The font is made of Botticino Classico marble that was shipped from Italy to China where it was carved. Contents

October 2015

02 From the Rector

04 Stewardship 2016

06 Worship, Christian Education and Fellowship for Adults

10 Music St. Martin’s

04 I STEWARDSHIP 2016 11 Programs for All Adults Because . . . Exercise your faith by making a pledge to the work of Jesus Christ in and through St. Martin’s for 2016. 12 Programs for Women

14 Programs for Men

15 Student Ministries

16 Children’s Ministry

17 Outreach and Missions

20 Parish Life

23 Hope and Healing Center & Institue 08 I Points of Light – One Prayer: Many Faiths This special Interfaith and Ecumenical service of prayer, reflection and song is 24 Giving hosted by a broad representation of faith leaders from the greater Houston area.

25th Annual Joy of Giving Market

13 I 25th Annual Joy of Giving Market The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin’s host the 25th Annual Joy of Giving Market that marks the beginning of the holiday season. from the rector From the Rector

Inevitably, there is a phrase that every parent has uttered; and if you are not a parent, then as a child, you heard it – it goes like this, “Because I said so...!”

t is usually the last ditch effort a parent makes when every other argument, attempt and direction has been tried; when all cajoling, Ibribing, pleading has failed. Here’s a simple one...

Parent: “Put your seat belt on...!”

Child: “Why? We are only going down the street.”

Parent: “Please, please put it on!”

Child: “Why? You did not do it when we drove down the street the other day.”

Parent: “I’m running out of patience; put your seatbelt on!”

Child: “But Patty’s Mom does not make her put hers on when they drive down the street...why do I have to?”

Parent: “I’m not going to ask you again; put your seatbelt on!”

That may work between parents and but I suspect I would have few inquiring Child: “I still don’t understand why?” children (I confess, it may not as well!), minds and hearts if, when asked, my only (Some kids here – future attorneys no but it does not transfer into many other response to “Why should I give my life doubt – might pause and say, “You have areas of life – particularly when it comes to Christ?” was “Because I said so..!” I’m not really made a compelling argument to things we really do not “have” to do. fairly confident that would not go over. Mother...”) For instance, a very important part of my The same is true when it comes to another work is doing my best to compel people important part of my work, encouraging Parent: “Because I said so!” that being in a personal relationship with members to prayerfully consider how they God through Jesus Christ is vital. That will personally support the work of Jesus work is done in a wide variety of ways, Christ in and through St. Martin’s by

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“Give, and it will be given to you... For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

(Luke 6:37-38) = making a financial pledge to the Church. offered that prayer, then spend days – “giving” was about all Jesus did – His I do believe committed members of if not weeks, thinking – on your own – words, wisdom, time, power, love – in St. Martin’s should make a pledge – why you might give. the end, even His life. should support the work of Jesus Christ Ultimately, whatever reason I offer, or As your Rector, you and I have lived through this wonderful Parish – but again, whatever you read in the materials you through eight wonderful years together. I suspect, if that is not already part of your receive, or hear in sermons or step-talks, We have seen the growth and vitality personal discipline, I would not make will come down to “your because...” of St. Martin’s continue to broaden and much of a compelling argument if I told When you receive those materials, you deepen – for some of us, beyond what any you that you should make a pledge, will see that I have asked several of our could have expected; that is simply due to “Because I said so...” So, why might you own members, as well as our former the grace of God and the generosity of our make such a personal investment? rectors and a few Bishops you know...to members. Please, please, prayerfully The basic theme of our stewardship share a bit more about “their because.” ponder how you will help support God in invitation this year centers on this word, Hopefully, what you read will guide you His work here as we look toward 2016. “Because.” You will, in a few weeks, in making your own decision. In the end, I hope you are able to say to receive the regular stewardship materials the one in the mirror, “I gave because I We know we are supposed to give. Jesus from St. Martin’s. As I always do, before said so...!” talked a lot about it. Perhaps one of His you open the materials and read them – most poignant “because” responses went I would ask you to pray – pray that God like this: “Give, and it will be given to will personally lead you to listen to Him you...For with the measure you use, it will this fall and let Him guide you toward be measured to you.” (Luke 6:37-38) Jesus The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. what you will personally sacrifice for never questioned whether one would His work at St. Martin’s. Once you have give, it was assumed. Frankly, of course,

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BECAUSE... • GOD HAS GIVEN US SO MUCH. • GIVING IS A JOY. • GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. Melinda and Matt Mogas • GIVING BLESSES THE LIVES OF OTHERS. When Russ Levenson asked me and Melinda to co-chair the stewardship • GOD INVITES US TO. campaign, we had a sudden sense of • GIVING MAKES A DIFFERENCE. unease. Leading a stewardship campaign is totally out of our comfort zone and scary. I then thought of all the other times the Clergy at St. Martin has asked OUR STEWARDSHIP us to be more involved in the Church. CO-CHAIRS The first time was when I was asked to join a Bible study group. The next time the Clergy came calling was when I was asked to teach a class at the Church. Through the years we have luckily accepted many challenges from God. These challenges got us out of our comfort zone and forced us to trust in God. I firmly believe that when you tithe 10 percent for the first time you also will find your “because” and it will Susie and Ira Green be transformational in your relationship with God. We have been members of St. Martin’s since the early 1990s. We both chose St. Martin’s because of the style of JOURNEY TOWARD worship that was offered and friendly THE TITHE atmosphere created by the Clergy and If you have never pledged to St. Martin’s, parishioners. Over the years, we have please begin today. If you have supported witnessed our sons’ baptisms, first us in past years, please continue your communions and confirmations. We support; and if you have been blessed, have celebrated thanksgivings as well as or have come to see with new eyes and mourned losses at St. Martin’s. We have a new heart just how very blessed you asked for forgiveness and prayed to are, consider increasing your support of alleviate uncertainty within the walls St. Martin’s by 10%, 20%, 30% or more of this great church, all the time feeling – because the more you give, the more comfort and solace from the Clergy and you bless the lives of others, the more other leaders of the Church. We are you reveal your union with Christ – and giving to this year’s annual stewardship the more you make possible the very campaign because of our appreciation purposes of God. for everything the Church has done for our family.

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Annual 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% Gross Income

10,000 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000

20,000 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000

25,000 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 2,500

50,000 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000

100,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000

200,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000

250,000 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 12,500 15,000 17,500 20,000 22,500 25,000

500,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000

1,000,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000

Find the income level in the first column that most closely matches your income, and then follow the numbers horizontally to determine levels of giving to St. Martin’s. Percentages are listed at the top, with tithing amounts (10%) at the far right. Consider stepping up your giving by moving one or more columns to the right for your 2016 pledge.

Our Stewardship TEAM

Lisa and George Francisco Shannon and Earnest Hunter II Barbara and John Patton

Tom and Mary Miller Emily Crose Jackson Gillette

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Hope and Healing Sunday Special Guest Preacher Sunday, October 4 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Church

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. The Rev. Picot is The Altar’s First Anniversary the Director and Chaplain of the Celebration and Family Picnic Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing, located in the heart of the English Sunday, October 4 Cotswolds. She has responsibility for 11:15 a.m. the ministry at the Healing Centre The Island and is passionate about bringing Join us as we celebrate one year of the people into a greater understanding Altar! Following the worship service of the healing presence of Christ in there will be a cookout and Houston their lives. She previously trained as Texans football game on the big screen. a nurse at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. in London and specialized in hospice Parishioners with last names A – M are care, before being called to ordained asked to bring side dishes to share and ministry and attending seminary N – Z bring desserts. Blessing of at Ridley Hall in Cambridge. After th e Animals Service being ordained deacon in England, Building for Life Campaign Sunday, October 4 she spent nearly four years at St. Donor Plaques 5 p.m. Martin’s during which time she was Lawn outside the Wayside Chapel Sunday, October 4 ordained as a priest in 2010. She In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis After the 11:15 a.m. services considers her time working here of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, a The Island, The Scout Center and as key preparation for her current special service will be held followed by the Hope and Healing Center role and is delighted to have the a blessing by a member of our Clergy of In appreciation for the gifts of the more opportunity to return. all creatures great and small. Please be than 1,000 St. Martin’s households that sure to keep your pets on leashes or in Sunday School with the Rev. Picot made our most recent expansion possible, cages. The service will not be held in the 10:15 – 11 a.m. all parishioners are invited to take note event of rain. During the Blessing of the Hope and Healing Center Auditorium of the new “All Givers” plaque, as well Animals Service, Outreach will have a “What I’ve Learned from the Mission as other donor plaques throughout the pet food drive. Please bring canned or Field Called Home” buildings and Serenity Garden. packaged pet food that will be donated to Pet Patrol.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION This group is looking forward to another Healing Service for Those peer groups great year. We hope that you will join with Mental Illness and us for wonderful times of teaching, Sundays Their Families discussion and fellowship. 10:15 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7 Peer groups provide an opportunity for 60+ 5 – 6 p.m. fellowship with other people of your age, Activity Center, Upper Hall East Old Church and some great teaching from fellow Clergy Liaisons: The Rev. Marty Bastian Mental illness is one parishioners and our Clergy. Peer groups and the Rev. Mary Wilson of the big challenges will focus on Singing a Song of the Saints to health that so of God: A Year-long Look at Biblical This class is for those 60 and above many people face. Even if we ourselves Heroes. They will meet in October, who are eager to grow deeper in their haven’t experienced it, almost all of us December, February and April. relationship with Christ. In-depth Bible and book studies promise to be both know someone who does struggle with engaging and challenging as we apply some form of mental health issue. The what we learn to our everyday life. It good news is that our God is a comforter will be a time of learning coupled with in times of sickness and can bring healing an opportunity for great fellowship to our bodies and minds, by the power of His Holy Spirit. and spiritual support. This Order of St. Luke (OSL) Seekers monthly healing 20s and 30s (60s, 70s and up) service focuses Activity Center, Fellowship Room Sundays specifically on mental Clergy Liaison: The Rev. Suse McBay 10:15 – 11 a.m. illness with Dr. Matt Activity Center, Aerobics Room This group is geared toward both young Stanford, Chief Executive Officer of the Clergy Liaisons: The Rev. Nick Dyke and adults and young families. We are excited Hope and Healing Center & Institute, the Rev. Robert Wareing to study scripture and get to know one bringing his wealth of experience and another better. Seekers is a great place for couples and unique position of insight into both the singles to meet and study the Gospel realities of mental health struggles and Parents of Young Children and other readings, and then branch Jesus’ healing work in our lives. There Payne Education Center, Room 210/212 off into Church history, liturgy, will be a time of response at the end of Clergy Liaisons: The Rev. Alex Large and sacraments and other related areas. the service where people will have the the Rev. Chad Martin We just have fun learning! Please come option to receive prayer from members and join our group. This group offers parents of young of OSL who have a breadth of experience children (infants through 5th grade) a in this form of ministry. Whether it is for welcoming place to discuss the joys and Christian Book Study yourself, a friend or relative, OSL invites you to come to this service, bringing those challenges of being moms and dads. Sundays needs to offer them to God in prayer. 10:15 – 11 a.m. Professional Blend Vestry Conference Room For more information, email [email protected], or contact the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or Parlor Clergy Liaison: The Rev. R-J Heijmen [email protected]. Clergy Liaison: The Rev. Marty Bastian Our Sunday School classes emphasize This class is for professionals who desire Christian education and fellowship fellowship centered on the word of God. while reading various Christian books, and provide a community in which 40s and 50s you can develop your Christian The Scout Center understanding, a sense of belonging Clergy Liaisons: The Rev. R-J Heijmen and lasting friendships. and the Rev. Rob Dixon

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With Special Guest Speaker Jon Meacham, a biography of George H.W. Bush to be O ne Prayer: Many Faiths Executive Editor and Executive Vice published in November 2015. He serves Sunday, October 18 President of Random House on numerous boards and as Chairman of 6 p.m. the National Advisory Board of the John The Church Jon Meacham received the Pulitzer C. Danforth Center on Religion and y At the invitation of the Points of Light h Politics at Washington University. ograp Prize for American t Foundation, Rabbi David Lyon, o Ph Lion, his 2008 Meacham is a contributing editor to Time Imam Wazir Ali and the Rev. Dr. RINGALE

T biography of Andrew magazine, a former editor of Newsweek, PER Russell J. Levenson, Jr. will serve as S GA Jackson. He also is and has written for several other national hosts to a broad representation of faith the author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of publications. In addition, he has been leaders in the greater Houston area at Power, Franklin and Winston, American Gospel awarded honorary degrees from numerous an Interfaith and Ecumenical service of and his newest book, Destiny and Power, prestigious universities and colleges. prayer, reflection and song. Participating Faith Leaders

Rev. Dr. Calvin J. Abraham Meei-Hsiang Ku-Goto Dr. David A. Peterson Rector Emeritus Chung Mei Buddhist Temple Director of Community Outreach The Points of Light Foundation celebrates Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church The Robert and Janice McNair its 25th Anniversary in the hometown Rev. Father Lubomir Kupecz Foundation of its founder, faithful member of Murad Ajani Rector Scholarly Advisor St. Martin’s and 41st President of the President St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church H. E. Butts Family Foundation United States, George H.W. Bush. This The Aga Khan Council for Retired Senior Pastor Southwestern United States The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church service, which is the kick-off event for Rector the Points of Light annual meeting, is Imam Wazir Ali St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Rev. Monsignor Frank H. Rossi open to the entire community. Rabbi Resident Imam Pastor Lyon, Imam Wazir, Dr. Levenson and Mercy Community Center Rabbi David A. Lyon St. Michael Catholic Church Senior Rabbi Vice General several other faith leaders began meeting The Rev. Martin J. Bastian Congregation Beth Israel Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston last spring with Neil Bush, President Vice-Rector of the Points of Light Foundation, in St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Rev. Ray Mackey Omar Samji preparation for this service. Founder The Aga Khan Council for Pastor Suzette T. Caldwell Higher Impact Ministries Southwestern United States Rabbi David Pastor A. Lyon Windsor Village Rev. Dr. Charles R. Millikan, D. Min Pastor Chris Seay Senior Rabbi of United Methodist Church Vice President, Spiritual Care Pastor/Lead Overseer Congregation and Values Ecclessia Church Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby Houston Methodist Hospital Beth Israel Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. John E. Stephens Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church The Rev. Alejandro S. Montes M. Senior Pastor Imam Wazir Ali Rector Chapelwood United Methodist Church Imam Eugene Farooq Resident Imam of Iglesia Episcopal San Mateo Resident Imam Rabbi Brian Strauss Mercy Community Mercy Community Center Dr. Paul Osteen Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel Center Associate Pastor Congregation Beth Yushurun Pastor Trent Henderson Lakewood Church Pastor The Very Rev. Barkley Thompson Heritage Park Baptist Church Rector The Rev. Dr. Pastor Luis Palomo Community Pastor Christ Church Cathedral Russell J. Rev. Dr. James F. Jackson, Jr. The Branch, Spanish-Speaking Levenson, Jr. Retired Senior Pastor Ministry of Chapelwood United Rev. Dr. Ralph D. West Rector of St. Martin’s Chapelwood United Methodist Church Methodist Church Senior Pastor Episcopal Church The Church Without Walls Mercy Community

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Parish Family Picture 10:15 a.m. Sharp In front of The Church

Veterans Day Observance 6 p.m. The Church

St. Martin’s salutes the many military men and women of our Parish who have served our country. Please join us for this special service honoring our veterans that is set within the context of Evening Prayers and patriotic music.

Lieutenant General Rick CELEBRATE ST. MARTIN’S DAY Lynch, US Army (retired) AND VETERANS DAY Sunday, November 15

You are invited to join us in celebrating the more than 60 years of our existence as a Parish and help United States Navy Captain us remember all those who have gone Eugene A. Cernan (retired astronaut and last man on before us as laity and Clergy in this the moon) wonderful Parish. Please come and give thanks for Martin, our patron saint, and God’s many blessings to our Church Family. The Honorable James A. Baker, III and Mrs. Susan G. Special with The Anglican Digest, for which he serves Baker Guest Preacher as Chairman of the Board today. He went on The Rt. Rev. Edward L. to become Associate Rector and then Rector Salmon, Jr. (retired) of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, United States Navy Vice 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Arkansas, before serving as Rector of The Admiral William E. Ramsey Church of St. Michael & St. George near The Church (retired) St. Louis, Missouri. While there he founded Bishop Edward L. Salmon, Jr. (retired) is the the Anglican Communion Institute, which former Dean and President of Nashotah House seeks to promote the cause of traditional and Theological Seminary in Nashotah, Wisconsin. biblical Anglicanism. Bishop Salmon was a Prior to that appointment, he served as member of the Board of Trustees for Sewanee The Very Rev. Anthony P. Bishop of South Carolina from 1989 to 2008. Clark Command Chaplain, for more than 30 years, as well as the Board A native of Natchez, Mississippi, Salmon Florida Army and Air of Regents. After retirement, he served received his Bachelor of Art degree in history National Guard (active) alongside the Rev. Alex Large as Rector for from Sewanee: The University of the South All Saints Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland. and Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Bishop Salmon still has Episcopal oversight Theological Seminary. He was ordained a of two congregations, and also leads retreats United States Army deacon in 1960 and priest in 1961. for vestries and preaches. He and his wife, Lieutenant Colonel James B. Montgomery (retired) Bishop Salmon first served missions in Louise, have two grown children and three northwest Arkansas and became involved grandchildren.

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Staff Singer Concert Friday, October 16 Festival Choral Eucharist 7 p.m. Sunday, November 8 The Church 6 p.m. Our annual Staff Singer Concert has The Church become a popular event featuring our own The brass principles from the staff singers from the St. Martin’s Parish Houston Symphony will join us in Choir. Selections will be from the classical the presentation of thrilling works art song and opera aria repertoire. for choir, organ, brass and tympani.

For more information about Music St. Martin’s events, contact the Music office at 713-985-3838.

St. Martin’s Parish Choir Tour

July 22 – August 1, 2016 London, England

Join us as St. Martin’s Choir travels to London for a four-day residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Tour Highlights Sing 5 p.m. Evensong daily July 25 – 28 at St. Paul’s Cathedral Organ Concert with Simon Johnson Tour Oxford and sing a brief concert at Christ Church Friday, October 30 Cathedral in Oxford on July 29 7 p.m. Accepting $500 deposits now. The Church Simon Johnson, Organist and Assistant Director of Music for St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, has a remarkable and multifaceted international career as a virtuoso organist, conductor and composer. Recitals have taken him all over Europe and the United States, as well as to many of the premier venues in the United Kingdom. He returns to For tour information, contact the Music Office at 713-985-3838 or [email protected]. St. Martin’s after performing with 713-985-3838 or [email protected]. St. Paul’s Choir in April 2015. If you like to sing and would like information about joining the Choir, contact Dr. David Henning at 713-985-3820 or [email protected].

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Parents of Young Children Saintly Stitchers St. Martin’s Parents of Young Children Mondays Ministry strives to make our Church 10 a.m. family a welcoming place for every life Activity Center, Upper Hall East stage. This new, growing ministry offers The men and women of Saintly Stitchers Bible studies, socials and programs are filling St. Martin’s with beautiful for parents of young children (infants needlepointed pew kneelers, prie-dieu through 5th grade) as they experience cushion for the Patron’s Chapel, and the unique joys and challenges of acolyte pew kneelers. Many kneelers parenthood. are complete and more are in progress. For more information about this ministry, contact the The Moms’ Group Each pew kneeler bears a quotation from Rev. Alex Large at [email protected]. Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 scripture taken from the stained glass 9:15 a.m. windows. Our needlepoint is funded only Sunday School Payne Education Center, Room 207/209 by donations. Kneeler sponsors choose October 4, 11, 18 and 25 Join The Moms’ Group as we discuss an honoree whose initials are stitched on 10:15 a.m. together the joys and struggles of raising the back edge of the kneeler. Sponsor a Payne Education Center, Room 210/212 young kids. Mothers of young children kneeler or join us to stitch, whether This group offers parents of young ranging in age from infants to early expert or novice.

children a welcoming place to discuss elementary meet for a time of fellowship, For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 the joys and challenges of being moms teaching, prayer and support. The group or [email protected]. and dads. is led by Emily Large.

Fall Halloween Vestry Nominations Play Date St. Martin’s 20s & 30s Saturday, October 24 Special Social Event Are Open

9 – 11 a.m. With David Zahl – Current members of St. Martin’s may St. Martin’s “Linked In (to the Playground Gospel): Grace, nominate any confirmed member of the Parish for consideration to serve Bring your little Faith and Career” on the Vestry for the upcoming ones in their Halloween costumes. We Wednesday, three-year term. Nominations can be will have a photo booth for pictures. October 21 submitted for review from August to Drinks and snacks will be provided. 7 – 9 p.m. The Island October of each year. At our Annual Parish Meeting in January we will vote David Zahl, Founder and Director of as a Parish to elect five new members Mockingbird Ministries, and Editor-in- to serve for a three-year term on chief of the Mockingbird blog, is the the Vestry. guest speaker at St. Martin’s 20s & 30s October Social Event. He was born in Completed nomination forms for the New York City to an Episcopal priest and upcoming term must be received by graduated from Georgetown University Friday, October 30, 2015. To request a Vestry Nomination form, or if you Young Dads’ Bible Study in 2001. David then served as an itinerant youth minister with FOCUS have any questions, please contact Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Fellowship Of Christians in Universities Brittney Jacobson, at 713-985-3821 or 7 – 8 a.m. and Schools) in their New England [email protected]. Bride’s Room Boarding Schools region. David and Nominations are to be kept strictly Join the Rev. Alex Large and other his wife, Cate, currently reside in confidential – please do not inform the dads of young children for Bible study Charlottesville, Virginia, with their nominee or their family that you have as we seek to connect the Gospel to two boys, Charlie and Cabell. nominated them. our lives today.

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WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUPS Wednesday Morning Prayer Group St. Martin’s offers several opportunities Wednesdays for women to pray not only during 7:50 – 8:30 a.m. regular Sunday services, but also Welcome Center throughout the week. Additional prayer This group prays weekly for St. Martin’s DAUGHTERS OF THE KING ministries include the following: – our Rector, the Clergy and staff – and MONTHLY MEETING the wonderful programs that benefit us The Moms’ Group within our Church, as well as those that Saturday, October 10 Wednesdays reach out into our community. 10:30 a.m. – noon (new time) 9:15 a.m. For more information, contact Janie Putman Payne Education Center, Room 210/212 Bride’s Room at 713-782-3077 or [email protected], Join us as we learn about our global or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or Join mothers of young children ranging [email protected]. sisters. This will be a fascinating meeting in age from infants to early elementary for where we will learn more about our a time of fellowship, teaching, prayer and partnerships and connections to Global Prayer Group support. For more information about Daughters of the King abroad. The Order Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Moms’ Group, see page 11. of the Daughters of the King is a spiritual Hope and Healing Center, Room 204 sisterhood of women dedicated to a life Contemplative Prayer Group While this group continues to focus of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. We on our soldiers overseas, members have Second and fourth Mondays have made a commitment to Jesus as our felt the need to pray for many of the 1 – 3 p.m. Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of our suffering and forgotten people all over Bride’s Room lives. We are an Order for women who are the world. communicants of the Episcopal Church, This group concentrates on meditation, For more information, contact Janie Putman Bible reading, book study and prayer to churches in communion with it, or at 713-782-3077 or [email protected], churches in the Historic Episcopate. listen for God’s spiritual direction. or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or For more information, contact Ophelia Pujol at [email protected]. For more information, contact 713-812-1722 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay [email protected], or Deb Tisch at at 713-985-3823 or [email protected]. 713-985-3817 or [email protected]. Bookstore Gift Shoppe

Monday – Friday Sunday 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Baptism and confirmation gifts • Holding crosses • Purses and scarves • Bibles, prayer books and more • Religious jewelry • Candles and picture frames • Decorative items • Greeting cards • St. Martin’s commemorative items

Accepting all major credit cards, cash and checks Gift certi cates available 713-985-3840

12 THE STAR I OCTOBER 2015 The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin’s present the 25th Annual Joy of Giving Market

Featuring 80+ high-end merchants offering stylish clothing, jewelry, one-of-a-kind accessories, unique home decor items and more Early Bird Shopping Night Tuesday, October 20 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission $15 (includes hors d’oeuvres) Wednesday October 21 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free Admission Thursday October 22 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Admission

For more information call 713-985-3844 or visit stmartinsepiscopal.org.

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Thursday Morning October 29 Guest Speaker James Hutton Bible Study James R. Hutton Thursdays is a Registered 7 – 8 a.m. Professional Engineer Bagby Parish Hall in five states. Now This group is open to all men of the in his mid 90s, he Parish of all ages, and any male guests currently serves as and visitors. We gather each Thursday Vice President at morning for a brief Bible reflection and Compressor Engineering Corporation, then break into groups for discussion, where he has worked for 29 years, Men’s Outreach Program fellowship and mutual support, along following his retirement as President of Tuesday, October 6 with several special guest speakers. Worldwide Sales at Dresser Clark after 5 – 6:30 p.m. more than 37 years. Jim received degrees Activity Center, Fellowship Room in engineering and business from The Join the Men of St. Martin’s to make University of Texas at Austin and was sandwiches for hungry children. We the Chief Engineer on two Navy ships make approximately 10,000 sandwiches during World War II. He is a Fellow of annually that are delivered for lunch to the American Society of Mechanical preschool children living in poverty. Engineers (ASME) and received the 2012 Engineer of the Year Award from the South Texas Section of ASME. Jim frequently speaks to engineers about career enhancement and is the author of How to Sell Technical Equipment and Services.

This program year we will study Mark by N.T. Wright. The book may be purchased for $10 at the Thursday morning meetings or in St. Martin’s Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. Breakfast is available for a $5 donation. Reservations are not required.

For more information, contact the Rev. Chad Martin at 713-985-3842 or [email protected].

October 1 Chapter 4 – Mark 4:1-34 Parables of Jesus

October 8 Chapter 5 – Mark 4:35-5:43 Trading Fear for Faith

October 15 Chapter 6 – Mark 6:1-29 Thursday, September 3 – A crowd of nearly 100 turned out to hear atheist-turned-Christian Lee Opposition Mounts Strobel, the New York Times best-selling author and former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, at the Men of St. Martin’s Thursday Morning Bible Study. Strobel serves as Professor of October 22 No meeting – Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University and as a Teaching Pastor at Woodlands Church, one Joy of Giving Market of the largest congregations in the country. In addition to his latest book The Case for Grace, he has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books, published articles in numerous periodicals, been interviewed for national television networks, and been a recurring guest on two radio programs.

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For All Students and musicianship through preparation of challenging, sacred repertoire, and also collaborates with the Choristers on a monthly basis.

For more information, contact Kellen Gray at [email protected].

Middle School Activities Middle School Fall Retreat Sunday Morning EYC 10:15 – 11 a.m. Friday – Sunday, October 16 – 18 8th Grade Confirmation The Island Lake house on Lake Livingston Parent Information Meeting If you are looking for a weekend away Let’s get started with Sunday mornings! Sunday, October 4 with your friends where you can also Meet downstairs for donuts, fun and 10:15 – 11 a.m. grow deeper in your faith then this trip to learn more about God through the The Island is for you! All middle school students Bible. If you are visiting or looking to and their friends are welcome! check out our middle school group for Confirmation Classes the first time this would be the perfect Sundays, November 1 – February 21 For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected], place to start! 10 – 11:10 a.m. or visit theislandlive.com. Location to be announced For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713-830-4110 or [email protected], or Laura Henry at 713-985-3841 or Confirmation Retreat (required) [email protected]. Friday – Sunday, January 8 – 10 HIGH SCHOOL Carolina Creek Christian Camp, Huntsville School-based Fellowship Groups The St. Martin’s 8th grade Confirmation Our school-based Bible studies continue class runs from November – February and this fall. We believe meeting students gives students an opportunity to learn where they are gives us the greatest about and think through the Christian opportunity to reach them and their message in a more intentional manner communities. The times and locations than ever before. Through classes, of these groups are tailored to their discussion, fellowship and retreat, these specific schools. students will be led through the journey Please check theislandlive.com for all the details. from childhood to adult faith. Youth Choir If you are interested in having one of these groups at For 8th grade Confirmation information, your school, contact Anthony Orona at 713-830-4110 Sundays contact Will Kulseth at 713-830-4148 or or [email protected], or Laura Henry at 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. [email protected]. 713-985-3841or [email protected]. Payne Education Center, Room 207/209

The Youth Choir is for 6th – 12th graders with unchanged voices. St. Martin’s Youth Choir rehearses from 10:15 – 11 a.m. each week, and then takes part in the 11:15 a.m. worship service procession and sings with the Parish Choir. The mission of the Youth

Choir is to challenge older singers with more difficult music while preparing them to become active, contributing members of our Parish. This young choir focuses on developing youths’ voices

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CHORISTERS No two Sundays in a month look alike as Designed for children 3rd grade and Sundays we hope to encourage our older kids to older, the sessions offer children an 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. dig a little deeper in their spiritual walk. insight into the Lord’s Supper and the Payne Education Center, Room 207/209 Come each Sunday and engage in our act of taking Communion each week in rotating Ministry on the Move. Help us church. It’s designed to teach children St. Martin’s Choristers for children K – reach these kids as they move down the on a level they can understand and 5th grade rehearse and attend worship at path to a more meaningful relationship know that all baptized Christians are the 9:15 a.m. Family Table service on a with Jesus. included at the table. Parents are required weekly basis. They also perform anthems to attend the classes with their child and in both the Family Table service and continue the teaching at home as we 9 a.m. worship service on a monthly prepare the children for their basis. The Choristers’ mission is to Communion Recognition service. make joyful, beautiful music while Registration is required. teaching children that they hold a very special place in the worship service at To register, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713-985-3816 St. Martin’s. Please join us for this con- or [email protected]. temporary, family-friendly time of wor- ship as the children lead us in our Creed and the Doxology. Worship is enhanced FAMILY TABLE WORSHIP by the sound of children’s voices, and we Sundays certainly hope to share this special time 9:15 a.m. with you. Old Church

For more information, contact Kellen Gray at This family-friendly service offers a [email protected]. casual setting with contemporary worship music while using a traditional liturgy. Designed for families, the sermon connects the message of Jesus to our everyday lives, while remaining accessible to children and adults. Communion Recognition Service and Reception Sunday, October 25 9 a.m. The Church MINISTRY ON THE MOVE Children who completed the As an enhancement to our regular Communion class are recognized Children’s Ministry curriculum, our during this service and a reception older grades (3rd – 5th) participate in will be hosted by Children’s Ministry Ministry on the Move during the 10:15 immediately after the service in Bagby COMMUNION CLASS a.m. Sunday morning program. This Parish Hall. All participants and their Sundays, October 4, 11 and 18 added component allows the older kids families are invited to attend as we 10:15 a.m. a time for additional fellowship during celebrate this important event. It’s a Old Church the Community Time, time for moving special morning for the families of the around during our Activity Time, a time Join us for the three-week series teaching communicants and we’re blessed for quiet reflection during our Prayer children about the Eucharist sacraments to look forward to it each year! Time and opportunities for service as the basis of our Christian faith. during our Outreach Time.

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Houston reVision team of volunteers in addition to hosting the volunteer appreciation Houston: reVision was created in event for reVision. Mentoring 2012 through an innovative opportunities are available daytime partnership between the Impact grant and evenings at the juvenile detention of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and centers and at area schools. The first St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Friday of each month, volunteers minister to kids serving adult

Our investment in this transformational sentences at the Clemens prison. ministry of kinship has expanded through the incredible volunteer efforts of Community Nights St. Martin’s members. In addition to Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 25 mentors, we have 32 others helping 6:45 – 9 p.m. with community nights, team sports and The Island prayer teams. St. Martin’s hosts the annual

volunteer appreciation luncheon for Volunteer Orientation reVision works to transform the lives reVision’s more than 260 volunteers. Thursday, October 1 of at-risk and gang-affected youth by 6 – 7 p.m. Our own Bob Heston and Ed Taussig connecting them to positive adult role The Island were honored with the 2014 Volunteers models, building a new community of the Year awards. Each Tuesday night around strong, affirming peer groups, and they coach softball for youth who had Prison Ministry preparing the youth for promising futures previously never held a glove! Other Friday, October 2 through education and jobs. reVision St. Martin’s coaches are Kevin Delaney 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. pairs adult mentors with youth, many and Andrew Donaldson. Texas Department of Criminal Justice of whom are incarcerated at the time Clemens Unit mentors meet them. These volunteer mentors offer friendship and encourage- ment to youth during a difficult period of their lives, and commit to helping them move toward a more positive future.

Community Nights, which are held every Thursday at The Island at St. Martin’s,

provide a positive peer group evening of prayer, dinner, break dancing, basketball, soccer and fellowship for an average Houston: reVision Volunteer 270 youth. Appreciation Luncheon Team Sports The Daughters of the King prayer Wednesday, October 7 Tuesday, October 6 team gathers weekly to pray for the 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 7 p.m. community members, from prayer The Island Spring Spirit Baseball, 8526 Pitner Road requests submitted, and for the entire Weather permitting For more information, call 713-985-3811 or community. email [email protected] For more information about reVision, contact St. Martin’s Steering Committee of Outreach Ministry at 713-985-3811 or 10 men and women provides support [email protected]. and encouragement for St. Martin’s

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Mission Trip Testimonial local participants, TWM team members Honduras: Beautiful Land, Welcoming People and St Martin’s parishioner missionaries joining together to ask a blessing, safety Our day begins...before dawn... whoooo... and fulfillment. whooooo. That little bird has a lot of volume. It is a cool, comfortable morning “The day officially begins with after a light rain from 2 to 4 a.m. and the coffee is ready. devotion to reflect on our personal goals, our individual The day officially begins with devotion gifts and God’s mission.” to reflect on our personal goals, our individual gifts and God’s mission. Now the well site springs to life – Breakfast follows at Zamarano, a tradition intentioned, directed activity to place Honduran meal that is fuel for the day. the rig, setup for drilling and prepare The drive to the well site takes two and logistical support. Almost immediately a half hours. It is a long ride by diverted the rig cranks up and the well is spudded. route due to construction. This beautiful, By 12:15 p.m. dust is coming forth, and rugged country is traversed, with plenty gravel and rock emerges from the well of rocks and lots of geology for show, bore. Lunch follows and we go to health green and healthy, with verdant crops in and safety training along with a very the field. Rural life is subsistence farming special visit to the children’s ministry. that is blessed by rains. Along the way, We meet dear and engaging children, the people here are gracious and we are who are studying similar topics as their blessed to find accommodation when mothers, to learn about sanitation and necessary in a village in need of water – keeping water pure, and better living in perhaps this may be a future well the future. project contact. With the well underway and a At Oropolis, we rendezvous with the Texas community trained, and our hearts Water Mission (TWM) Honduran driller, moved in God’s mission for our team Poco, and arrive at the well site. A blessing participation with Texas Water Mission. prayer for the project is moving, with – Michael Huffmaster, Missioner for Texas Water Mission in Honduras (pictured above with Honduran children)

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Opportunities to Serve and mentor Whether you are reaching out to help others less fortunate here in Houston or another country, doing so “makes the heart happy!” St. Martin’s partners with more than 50 agencies in Houston and abroad. Each week there is an organized effort to serve others and share in Church Under the Bridge Christian Community Service Center fellowship with other parishioners. Work Day For more information about St. Martin’s volunteer Tuesday, October 13 opportunities, contact Outreach Ministry at 713-985-3811 6:30 – 9 p.m. Saturdays, October 24 and 31 or [email protected]. Church Under the Bridge ministers to 9 a.m. – noon the homeless in downtown Houston by 3434 Branard Street serving a meal, serving as prayer partners Christian Community Service Center and providing praise music for the (CCSC) assists the poor, hungry, disabled worship service once a month. and otherwise needy, and provides a back-to-school and Christmas program for low income children. They also offer emergency assistance for needy families, job training and school vision screening.

The Gathering Kids’ Meals Monday, October 26 Tuesday, October 6 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4 – 5 p.m. Bagby Parish Hall Activity Center, Community Room The Gathering endeavors to use its time Kids’ Meals provides and distributes and gifts to serve Church members and nutritious lunches to hungry preschool others in our community who suffer with children throughout Houston. Men of memory loss. The program provides a St. Martin’s also hosts a Kids’ Meal safe and loving environment filled with program the fourth Tuesday of creative and stimulating activities for the month. See page 14 for more care partners, and allows their care givers information. respite from the day-to-day care and Houston Food Bank/San Mateo Episcopal often difficult support required by care Church Food Fair partners. The Gathering’s activities are Stamping It Forward centered around the timeless connection Saturday, October 17 Tuesday, October 6 of music – singing favorite songs 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. together, enjoying the camaraderie of San Mateo Episcopal Church and 4 – 5 p.m. games, reminiscing with friends who can 6635 Alder Drive Activity Center relate to their experiences, making new St. Martin’s coordinates quarterly food No experience is required to help make friends while participating in fun craft distribution to hundreds of families in paper creations such as cards, boxes, projects and sharing the fellowship of a the underserved San Mateo community bags and more benefitting our Outreach good meal. located in southwest Houston. programs. Creative coaching is included! For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen All paper, embellishments, adhesive and at 713-621-6485 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or tools are provided. [email protected].

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Thursday, August 13 – Approximately 200 parishioners, family members and friends attended St. Martin’s Night at the Cullen Theater for the opening night performance of “The Screwtape Letters” with award-winning actor Max McLean (center).

Sunday, August 23 – Parents of children from kindergarten through 5th grade met in the Old Church while parents of children from 6th through 12th grade met in the Hope and Healing Center Auditorium to learn about all the programs, trips and retreats planned by Children’s Ministry and Student Ministries for the upcoming year.

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Kick-off Sunday – Coming Attractions 2015

Parishioners heard from the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., the Rev. Mary Wilson, the Rev. R-J Heijmen, Dr. Matt Stanford and others about all the opportunities for education, Outreach and events planned at St. Martin’s and the Hope and Healing Center for the coming year.

Name the Theme for Shrove Tuesday The heroes, big Texas and night at the movies themes at recent Shrove Tuesday dinners have been so much fun that we want to continue this tradition – but we need your help. Join the fun and submit your idea for this year’s Shrove Tuesday theme! Email your entry to Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at [email protected]. If your idea is chosen, you’ll not only win a great prize, but also you and your family will be our special honored guests at the event. You also can have a hand in helping with various “hat-a-gories”, entertainment, decor, and more Entries are limited to one per person. If duplicate themes are entered, the winner will be selected by the earliest date the entry is received. The deadline for entries is Friday, November 20, 2015.

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BAPTISMS NEW MEMBERS Caren Schmidt Laura Wheeler Tim Schmidt Erik Wheeler Janell Sewell Susanne Wright August 1 Sheila Bagozzi Elizabeth England Brad Sewell Matthew Wright Hobart McKinley Blackwell V Hunter Bell William England Jane Shipley Zoe Wright Paul Bell IV Robin Floyd August 2 Hadley Smith Paty Suarez de Deanna Fuehne Sadira Rose Dawson Blomerth Doug Fuehne August 8 Matt Blomerth Alex Fuehne SYMPATHY Ryker Reid Didow-Maloskey Julie Borque Colin Fuehne Sawyer Sloan Didow-Maloskey Craig Borque Barbara Gholson August 13 Dax Dakota Didow-Maloskey Savanna Bowman Karyn Hall Edward Everett Horton III Jace James Didow-Maloskey David Bowman Philip Kerr William Wells Fuqua Shana Burrow Hunt Kushner August 14 August 15 Holden Burrow Truett Latimer Kevin M. Weldon Graham Joseph Castille Russell Burrow Anthony Lizama August 16 Hayes Tallerine Stargel Woodley Burrow Ann Ludeke Addaleigh “Addie” Brooks Hamilton Tyson Day Stargel Jack Bush Ashley McCabe Nolan Henry King Don Cheatham August 29 Owen McCabe August 17 Annabelle Lee Moncrief Melissa Cook Chris Meisenhalder Richard “Dick” Vaughan Connor Cook Sealy Moore

Amanda Dixon Michael Nwaiwu August 21 MARRIAGES Hayden White Ann Onyekwena Blanche Palmer Craig Sierra Dixon Frances Padon August 29 Stella Rose Dixon Monica Peral-Ratliff August 23 Amanda Kirkton Maxson and Thomas Wellborn Ford Christabel Ebuzoeme Frederick Ratliff Ryan Trent Armbruster Peggy England Francesca Ratliff August 31 Craig England Tatiana Ratliff Ruthe Duncan

Wednesday, September 9 – A group of St. Martin’s volunteers boarded a little yellow school bus for a tour of Yellowstone Academy, which serves children from families living in extreme poverty. Yellowstone Academy Sunday, August 30 – Serving as acolytes is all in the family for the children of Nancy and John Gray, mentors help children understand, through clear Sr. The three siblings who served at the 8 a.m. service are Marine Lance Corporal David Gray (left), teaching and affectionate sharing, that reading who is deploying shortly to the Mideast and was home on leave, John Gray, a senior at Houston enriches their lives. Volunteers also help with Christian High School who is an acolyte master, chaplain and football team captain, and Margaret the Yellowstone Scouting program. Gray, a sophomore at the University of Houston who is pursuing a degree in nursing.

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All classes, seminars and special events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Reservations are requested. Activities are held in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute that is located on the eastern side of the St. Martin’s Episcopal Church campus. For more information or to register, visit hopeandhealingcenter.org.

The Autism Family Across the Lifespan: Recovering from Trauma: Sensory How We Can Transform Ourselves: Caring for the Individual and the Family Based Treatment Integrating Emotional, My Journey from Breast Cancer to Lobbyist Psychological and Spiritual Dimensions for Women’s Health Thursday, October 1 In collaboration with New Heart Monday, October 19 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. of Texas Ministries Noon – 1:30 p.m. Learn from Kelley M. Williams, PsyD, Guest speaker Ruth LP, Mary Cooper, MEd, CCC/SLP of Thursday, October 8, Ebenstein is an Krist Samaritan Center and Debbie Moon, 9 a.m. – to 4 p.m. American/Israeli mother of a son with ASD, about the signs Friday, October 9, writer/activist who has and symptoms of autism, the warning 9 a.m. – noon written and spoken about what emerged signs of parental burnout, how to safeguard Theresa Burke, MA, PhD, NCP, LPC, from her battle with breast cancer: an against burnout, and how you can reach BCCP, Founder of Rachel’s Vineyard, and unexpected close friendship with devout out and offer support to those in need. an internationally recognized speaker and expert in trauma and healing, equips you Muslim Palestinian women – and a passion The Power of Healing Prayer to recognize and respond to the ways that for health advocacy. Monday, October 5 the body and mind reveal unspeakable Mindfulness, Acceptance and Compassion events that have been hidden in secret. Noon – 1:30 p.m. in Service of Suicide Prevention Join the Rev. Kate Picot, Director/ Lunch and Learn In collaboration with the Depression and Chaplain, Harnhill Centre of Christian Bipolar Support Alliance Healing, as she discusses the power of Wednesday, October 14 Tuesday, October 27 healing prayer and how our spiritual lives Noon – 1 p.m. Noon – 1:30 p.m. impact our physical and psychological Evangelina Hammonds, LCSW, This presentation by Thomas E. Ellis, wellbeing. She will share what the Bible psychotherapist and trauma specialist in PsyD, ABPP, Director of Psychology at says about disease and healing, as well as private practice, discusses the emotional the Menninger Clinic and Professor of the benefits of healing ministry, based on impact on individuals and their families/ Psychiatry in the Menninger Department the model used at Harnhill. caregivers, and the importance of caring for the behavioral and psychological health of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, summarizes The Role of Faith and Spirituality after a cardiovascular event and while in Mental Health living with chronic heart disease. Bring recent developments in the fields of psychotherapy and suicidology that show Tuesday, October 6 your lunch; we will provide drinks. the potential of a mindful acceptance 6:30 – 8 p.m. perspective for sustaining an alliance In this presentation, The Journey to Healing and Love: Getting Beyond Abuse between a suicidal individual and his Dr. Matt Stanford, or her supporters. Chief Executive Wednesday, October 14 Officer of the Hope 6:30 – 8 p.m. Lunch and Learn and Healing Center & Institute, will answer Join Rick Huttner, retired Strategic Wednesday, October 28 the question, “What is the mental health Consultant, Huttner Holdings, Inc., as he Noon – 1 p.m. and faith communities worked together shares his experience and mission that all With a simple yet profound method of to serve those in distress by providing a people can learn and know they need not inner healing prayer, Jesus brings truth that framework for mental health recovery that remain victims, while regaining their self sets us free from these struggles. Come learn incorporates faith and spirituality?” respect, confidence and the love of self. He is joined by Dr. Matt Stanford and the from Kathy Eason, Executive Director, Rev. Suse McBay, Deacon for Pastoral Serenity Retreat, and witness a life-changing Care and Prayer Ministries. experience with God. Bring your lunch; we will provide drinks.

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Giving Giving

Remembering and Honoring Loved Ones and Friends

A gift to the Saint Martin’s Endowment is a wonderful way to remember or honor your loved ones. The funds of the Endowment may be designated as you wish, strictly for special needs within St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, or for needs of those outside St. Martin’s. Giving gifts to the Endowment in memory of loved ones who have died, in honor of someone, or for any other reason, are excellent ways to ensure that the heritage of St. Martin’s will continue. Those honored and the families of those remembered will be notified of your gift. Checks may be sent to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056, with an enclosed note indicating the names of those being honored or remembered. Please include your name, address, telephone number and information on others to be notified. For more information, contact Lynda Eyberse at 713-985-3833 or [email protected].

To the Endowment Fund Brad Burton STG Design To the Saintly Stitchers Fund for In Memory of: by Garry Huckaby a Pew Kneeler In Honor of: MLN Company Brad Burton Claire Elizabeth Ryan Texas Steel Fabricators, Inc. The ECW by Betty and Lawrence Rennell by Lynn and Mark Edwards Gloria and Ralph Hill by Ann Thurmond

Jerry Basconi Cheryl Bailey Florence A. McGee for the many To the Endowment-Choir Fund Jeannette S. Hastings Jim Rector and Carol Bickham ways in which she has blessed In Memory of: Hazel Catherine Elizabeth Muckley our church by The Thomas F. and Catherine Susan Ray Mayfield To the Endowment Fund In Honor by Lee A. and John W. Hunnell Mary Hastings Foundation by Peggy Garland and Family of the 101st Birthday of: The many women who have Marshall Diggs, Jr. Julie and Jim Kemper Earl Lester, Jr. served in St. Martha’s Guild by Bruce McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. McInnes by Ginya and Clayton Trier by Lee A. Hunnell Eleanor Brooks Brown Barbara and Roy Blackbird Albert J. Smith III by Mrs. Ike S. Kampmann, Jr. Judy and Henry Sauer To the Endowment Fund In Honor of: by Gwen F. Smith To the Endowment-Outreach Fund Robert Ryan My Grandchildren: Allison Gray To the Altar Guild Fund Anderson, Mary Stewart Anderson In Memory of: In Memory of: by Lynn and Mark Edwards and John Douglas D’Angelo Susan Matthews Ellerbeck Linnie Burton Donnelly by Nedaye G. Potts by Lisa Miller Oral Facial To the Christian Life Study Fund by Whitney and Dennis Gormley John Patton’s Birthday Surgery, PC In Honor of: Lamar and Warren Hall by Barbara S. Patton Elizabeth and Michael Cotton Christy Dauphin Gwen F. Smith Lucy Brantley by Kris and Thomas Dill To the Discretionary Fund by Cynthia F. Guill Kelly Walker In Memory of:

To the Saintly Stitchers Fund for Royden Stanley Bair Eleanor Jane McLean To the Saintly Stitchers Fund for a a Pew Kneeler In Memory of: by Marilyn and Bob Biehl by Lynn and Mark Edwards Pew Kneeler In Thanksgiving for: Mary Katherine Piggott William L. Sellers The Pew Kneeler Project Mary Metz by Jan Sellers To the Outreach Ministries Fund by Ann and Michael Halverson Ann Harvey In Memory of: Andrew William Clay, infant Our Marriage Ken Perry son of Emily and Daniel Clay Dale Carroll Cheesman, Jr. by Paula and Frank Gay Sandra Shenkir by Lynn and Mark Edwards by the Lazarides, Lariviere, My Family and Friends Marilyn and Tom Sumner Sharma, and Hamilton families by Betty Kelly Moore Barbara and Tony Eberwein To the Daughters of the King Fund The Plant Family Rosalyn and Howard Parker In Memory of: Pat Bodley by Ann Thurmond by Bette Plant Thomas and Brad Burton Patricia Ann (Pat) Bodley Lynne Plant Spivey by Wes Ferguson by Alida and Mike Webb June Learned Tellepsen by Karen Tellepsen, Our Marriage Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr. by Pam and Peter Jones To the Hope and Healing Center To the Endowment-Inreach Fund and Thomas Tellepsen II In Memory of: Fund In Memory of: Sandra G. Lipscomb The Gifts of Time and Talent of Brad Burton Susan McGrath by Julia Butler Robert and Shirley Allen by Thomas and Dunne by Gina and Saib Saour by Brent and Kent Caldwell, Engineers LLC Barbin Caldwell Graham and Gloria Escareno deSha Caldwell Carter

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Giving Giving

Altar Flowers Given to the Glory of God

To give Altar flowers for The Church, Narthex, Old Church or Chapel in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion, please contact Barbara Piana, Worship Services Coordinator, at 713-830-4116 or [email protected]. Floral gifts also may be given to the Garden of the Holy Cross flower fund in memory or in honor of a loved one.

August 2 August 30 The Church The Church

In memory of Charles Hansel Watt III On the occasion of their marriage on the anniversary of his birthday by Amanda Kirkton Maxson and Ryan by Virginia Watt Trent Armbruster

The Narthex In thanksgiving for the 49th wedding

anniversary of Marcia and Martin Taylor and In memory of Charles Hansel Watt III the birthday of their daughter, Saralee Taylor on the anniversary of his birthday Parker, by Martin Taylor by Virginia Watt

August 9 August 23 The Chapel The Church The Church In thanksgiving for the baptism In thanksgiving for their 35th wedding In thanksgiving for their 50th wedding of Annabelle Lee Moncrief anniversary by Paula and Frank Gay anniversary by Joan and Henry Hill by Meredith and Andrew Moncrief

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8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, The Church Spoken service with sermon

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (first, third and fifth Sundays) or Morning Prayer (second and fourth Sundays), The Church Family service with hymns, anthems and full Choir; feast days and other special events may affect the 9:00 a.m. worship schedule.

9:15 a.m. Family Table, Holy Eucharist, Old Church Family-friendly contemporary worship

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, The Church Traditional service with hymns, anthems and full Choir

11:15 a.m. The Altar, Holy Eucharist, The Island Contemporary worship for all ages

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, The Church Traditional service with hymns, choir and organist; casual attire

Healing prayer, or prayer for any need, is offered after each service in The Church in the Patron’s Chapel located to the left of the Altar. Child care is available for newborns – pre-K for all Sunday morning services. For the sermon schedule and sermon audio, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org. Audio copies of Sunday sermons also are available through the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe for just $3.

Wednesday

7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

Noon Holy Eucharist followed by the Sacrament of Healing (Holy Unction), Chapel

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel.

The Order of St. Luke the Physician offers a Healing Prayer service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Old Church on the first Wednesday of each month. Facebook.com/StMartinsEpiscopalHouston