WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, 2017

Make a Pledge During Stewardship 2018
  • Prayerfully consider what God is doing in your life.
  • Prayerfully consider your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Prayerfully consider what St. Martin's means to you and your family, and what St. Martin's can mean in the Houston community.
  • Prayerfully consider what God has done in providing for your "goods and kindred," and what you will return to Him.
Exercise your faith by making a pledge to the work of Jesus Christ in and through St. Martin's for 2018. Parishioners have been mailed the packet of information with a brochure and pledge card for the Forward Together stewardship campaign. Online giving is also available. Click the link below to read the brochure and watch our 2018 stewardship video.
 
Join Us for the Joy of Giving Market

Tuesday, October 17, 4 -- 8 p.m. ($15 admission; tickets at the door)
Wednesday, October 18, 9 a.m. -- 6 p.m. (free admission)
Thursday, October 19, 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m. (free admission)
Bagby Parish Hall and the Activity Center

The 27th Annual Joy of Giving Market hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's (ECW) marks the beginning of the holiday season. With nearly 90 high-end merchants at the Market, shoppers can find the perfect gifts for all the special people on their Christmas list. There will be stylish clothing, one-of-a-kind accessories, jewelry, unique home décor items, and frozen entrees from the ECW Pantry, along with daily silent auctions. The Joy of Giving Market is the primary fundraiser for ECW's outreach grants, which benefit organizations in the community that serve those in need.
 


 Special Healing
Prayer Service:
Hope After Harvey

Wednesday, November 1
5 -- 6 p.m.
Old Church

There will be opportunity to bring before God the suffering so many have experienced following Hurricane Harvey and prayer ministry will be available for any who wish to receive prayer.

 8th Grade Confirmation Parent Information Meeting
Sunday, November 5
10:15 -- 11 a.m.
Hope and Healing
Center Auditorium

This class that begins in early January gives students the opportunity to learn about and think through the Christian message in a more intentional manner than ever before. 

Christmas
Flowers
It is a tradition at St. Martin's to have Christmas poinsettias decorating The Church and Old Church as we celebrate this special holy season. Parishioners are invited to make a donation for these beautiful flowers in memory of a loved one who has passed away or in thanksgiving for blessings of living family members or friends. Click the link below for more information.
 

 

Save the Date for St. Martin's Day

Sunday, November 12
 

 Special Guest Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Robert G. Certain

8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
The Church

 Parish
Family
Picture

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

  Veterans Day Special Guest Speaker:
Gary Sinise

4 p.m.
The Church