WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Make a Pledge During Stewardship 2019
 
  • 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 to 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 2019. Parishioners have been mailed the packet of information with a brochure and pledge card for the What Gift Will You Bring? stewardship campaign. Online giving is also available. Click the link below to read the brochure and watch our 2019 stewardship video. 


Thanksgiving Day
Worship Service

Thursday, November 22
10 a.m.
The Church

A special Thanksgiving Day worship service will be held with Holy Eucharist. Please note that Sunday school will not be offered November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." -- I Thessalonians 5:18.

Advent Quiet Day
  
Saturday, December 1
9 a.m. -- noon
The Island

Our Clergy will share their favorite Christmas carols and talk about where we see Jesus in them. We will begin the day with coffee, a light breakfast and special performance by the Houston Boychoir. This event is sponsored by Daughters of the King.


Family Advent Festival
 
Sunday, December 2
4:30 -- 6 p.m.
Bagby Parish Hall

Supplies will be available to make an Advent wreath with fresh greens and candles. It will be yours to take home and enjoy as you and your family and guests celebrate the Advent season.

Family Trip to Puebla, Mexico

Sunday, December 2
Registration Deadline

Participants will the week serving at Esperanza Viva, a youth home focused on nurturing and educating children whose families are unable or unwilling to provide for them. The trip is Saturday, March 9 - Thursday, March 14. Total cost is $1,250 per person (includes flight). The age requirement is 8 year old and up.

Episcopal Church Women Christmas Coffee
  
Monday, December 3
11 a.m. -- 1 p.m.
Home of Mary Lou
and Steve Leyh

Join us in celebrating the season of giving. Bring an unwrapped toy for children ages 5 -- 17 to be given to DePelchin Children's Center and/or Christian Community Service Center.


The Giving Tree Christmas Cards
 
Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends by making a donation in their honor to your favorite ministry. Click the link below for the order form and return it to St. Martin's Episcopal Church by mail, fax or email by Thursday, December 13. Cards will be personalized and mailed to each person on your list.