WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2018
Advent Reading
 
Prepare for this solemn and wonderful season that started Sunday, December 2 with Preparing Room by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. This is a special resource that features a compilation of scriptures key to telling the Christmas Story as it centers on Jesus, a brief meditation, and avenue for "preparing room" and a prayer. 

An Advent Wreath Devotional in both adult and children's versions by Laura and Russ Levenson provide a framework within which to traverse the Advent season. Using scripture, a brief meditation and closing prayer, the devotionals offer a regular companion in your Advent journey for years to come.


The books are available for purchase in St. Martin's Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Children's
Christmas Party

Saturday, December 8
10 a.m.
Activity Center Gym

The Children's Christmas Party hosted by Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's includes pictures with Santa, face painting, cookie decorating and nativity ornament making for children and grandchildren up to 10 years old.

Sunday School Christmas Pageant
  
Sunday, December 9
 10 a.m.
 Old Church

Children in our elementary school classes (K -- 5th grade) are invited to participate in the Christmas Pageant in the Old Church presented by Children's Ministry Sunday School.

Lessons and
Carols Service
 
Sunday, December 9
11:15 a.m.
The Church

Our annual Lessons and Carols Service is a wonderful testament to the holidays season. Songs that celebrate the birth of our Lord include a number of Christmas favorites, including "O come, all ye faithful," "Joy to the World," and "Hark! the herald angels sing."

Student Ministries Christmas Crash

Sunday, December 9
5 -- 7 p.m.
The Island

 
Students in 6th -- 12th grade are encouraged to bring a friend for an awesome night of fun, games, contests, dinner and prizes. Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater, reindeer antlers or great Christmas outfit. Please bring two dozen cookies (baked or bought) that will be donated to RaiseUp Families (formerly Westside Homeless Prevention).

Houston
Boychoir Concert
  
Saturday, December 15
4 p.m.
The Church

The Houston Boychoir is an outstanding organization of singing boys founded in 1962. The group has sung with the Houston Symphony, Houston Bach Society and Opera in the Heights. The leader of the Houston Boychoir is Carole Nelson.

Advent Meditations Straight to
Your Email
 
Sign up and to receive daily Advent emails from 24 different writers from around the globe, including the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, who wrote the meditation for December 22. Each day, #AdventWord offers meditations and images to inspire and connect individuals and a worldwide community of believers to the themes of Advent.

Choristers and
Youth Choir Christmas Program

Sunday, December 16
9:15 a.m.
Old Church

Join us at the Family Table service as the Choristers' children's choir and youth choir presents the annual Christmas program. Told through anthems and narratives, the Choristers bring the traditional Christmas story to life.

Family Christmas Celebration
  
Sunday, December 16
 10:15 a.m.
 Bagby Parish Hall

Immediately following the Choristers and Youth Choir Christmas Program, Children's Ministry will host a reception in Bagby Parish Hall for all children and families. We look forward to another wonderful year bringing in the Christmas season together.

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Give the Gift of Music
$10 each
On sale now in St. Martin's Bookstore & Gift Shoppe

The Altar Band's second album "Amazing Grace" has 10 tracks of familiar songs, including "It Is Well," "Come Thou Fount" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."

The Altar Band's "Christmas" album of holiday songs features family favorites, including "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Silent Night" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing."

The perennial favorite "A Festival of Lessons and Carols" is a live recording of the December 2012 Advent worship service in
The Church.