WEEK OF AUGUST 5, 2019
Join Us for Basic Bible Study

Sundays, August 11 and 18
10:15 a.m.
Bagby Parish Hall

Our study of the Alpha Course wraps up this August as we discuss more of the simple things that explain why we believe what we believe and what it means to follow Jesus. Join us for talks about how to have faith and how and why should I tell others.

Back-to-School Sunday Parent Round-up 

Sunday, August 18
10:15 -- 11  a.m.

Founders' Hall and
Payne Education Center,
Children's Ministry
 (infants -- 5th grade)
The Island, Student Ministries
(6th -- 12th grade)

Children's Ministry staff will offer parents a chance to get acquainted with one another and hear about church leadership visions planned for families.
 
Student Ministries invites parents to meet and hear about the exciting things happening this year, including programs, mission trips, service projects and retreats. 

Have Fun at Family Movie Night
  
Friday, August 23
6 p.m.
Bagby Parish Hall

This free event is entertaining for all ages (the movie is rated PG) with great food, lots of fun and amazing prizes. In this Disney favorite, the magical nanny returns decades later to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives.
 

Save the Date for Coming Attractions Sunday

Sunday, August 25
10:15 -- 11 a.m.
Bagby Parish Hall

Learn about all the upcoming fall classes and more while getting better acquainted -- or reacquainted -- with Clergy and staff members who will make presentations about education, outreach, pastoral care, special events and the Hope and Healing Center & Institute. This will take the place of Sunday School for adults so that all may attend this event.

Volunteer for the Joy of Giving Market

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for the Joy of Giving Market. Sign up for a time that is convenient for you to help package entrĂ©es and other items for the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's Pantry, or help before and during the Market. Gift donations will help ECW purchase perishable items to be used for the Joy of Giving Market Merchant Hospitality Room and Pantry. Any amount is much appreciated and will be used to offset food costs allowing more monies to be available for Outreach. Click the link below to sign up. Thank you!  

Read the High School Mission Trip Blog
  
Our high school students are amazing! They recently spent a week in El Salvador where they partnered with missionary Kurt Ackerman and his ministry, Sus Hijos/His Children. Students helped build a home for a family in need and spent time at several different government-run orphanages loving on orphans of all ages.

Check Out the 20s & 30s Ministry

Sunday, August 18
5 -- 7 p.m., Fall kick-off party and BBQ
Home of Nick Jones

Wednesdays, August 21 -- October 30
7 -- 9 p.m., Weekly dinner and Bible study
Home of David Holland

The 20s & 30s ministry is great opportunity to get to know other young adults, and share in community together as we learn more about Jesus and what it means to live life as a Christian. The topic for Wednesday night Bible study will be "What Does 'Episcopal' Mean? Understanding the History and Practice of Our Church."

Contact Katwana Coleman for address information by clicking the link below.