Saying YES!

In baptism, we are adopted into the family of God and become Christians. We are “sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.” In confirmation, we make an adult affirmation of the promises made in baptism. After several months of study, eight of our young people are prepared to make this affirmation and confirm their acceptance of the principles of Lutheran Christianity. Please pray for these young people who will be confirmed in their faith on the Day of Pentecost, May 19:

August Anderson

Hope Badeusz

Ella Bunger

Jax Bunger

Charlie Crouch

John Crouch

Thane Myers

Seth Salmon

Stir up in your servants the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your

presence, both now and forever. Amen.

Mark Your Calendar

Pentecost Sunday- May 19

10:00 am Single Summer Worship Begins

Joyful Generosity

Fundamentally, Christian stewardship is about exercising our God-given dominion over His creation, reflecting the image of our creator God in His care, responsibility, maintenance, protection, and

beautification of God’s creation. The Scriptures call upon people to take care of the earth and its

creatures, to use their possessions in responsible ways, and to manage their relationships in the image of God.

Christian giving is a responsive act of gratitude which results in spiritual growth. Gratitude and

generosity become a regular part of life - a spiritual discipline that reminds us who we are and whose we are. Stewardship is appropriate for all seasons of the year. When stewardship is defined in terms of a fall financial campaign, the rich biblical meaning of the word is severely limited. It is appropriate to live into the different facets of stewardship - time, talents, treasure, trust, the earth, thankfulness, tithing, tradition, relationships, and truth - during Advent, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, every day and season of the year.

Don’t miss the rewards of joyful generosity!

To learn about ways to give, go to saintmartins.org/giving

or donate now by texting “luther” and your gift amount to 73256.

Standard text message and data rates may apply.

Pastor Ellen’s Vacation

Pastor Ellen will be taking her vacation May 20-June 20 to spend time with her husband, Kris, in California, and take some professional bread making classes. Pr. Ellen is taking all of her vacation at one time to give her voice a rest at her doctor’s advice. While Pr. Ellen is away, Pr. Tim Anderson will be preaching and presiding on Sundays and will be on call for any pastoral care needs. The church office will have his contact information.

Stephen Ministry Invites You...

Have you ever felt a calling to offer support to those in need? If so, becoming a Stephen Minister might be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Stephen Minister, you will have the chance to provide compassionate care and a listening ear to individuals facing challenges within our congregation and community. Through specialized training, you will learn how to effectively support and extend the care offered by our pastors. Stay tuned over the upcoming weeks as we share inspiring testimonials from our current team of dedicated Stephen Ministers. Join us in making a positive impact and becoming a source of comfort and hope for those in need.

“Stephen Ministry has strengthened my faith and given me the skills to be present with someone who is hurting. Listening to someone in a non-judgmental way can be a special gift and make a real difference in that person’s life. Being part of Stephen Ministry continues my spiritual and educational growth with the support of a caring group.”

Youth Earth Day Reading

The young people of St. Martins are deeply invested in the well-being of our planet. Their concerns have sparked a movement within our community to explore ways in which our faith can guide us towards solutions rooted in ecological consciousness and intergenerational dialogue. We invite you to join us in listening to the youth as they eloquently express their concerns, accompanied by beautiful music that adds a poignant touch to their message. Let us come together to support and empower these young voices as they strive to make a positive impact on our world.

Youth Reading Video Youth Reading PDF

Middle & High School Youth News

Contact Austin Shortes (ashortes@saintmartins.org) for more information

End of School Party - May 29th 4-6 pm at Altitude Trampoline Park. Parents are required to sign waivers at the park, but not required to stay the whole time.

St. Martin’s May Benevolence

Move-In Ministry/Upbring has been greatly supported by SMLC through donations of time, furniture and dollars since it began in 2016. SMLC volunteers work with the Upbring/BeREAL organization by setting up apartments with our collected furnishings to help young adults who are aging out of foster care, get off to a good start. In addition, SMLC volunteers have occasionally supported other move-in opportunities with both furniture and household items that have been donated.

As items or assistance are needed announcements are placed in the bulletin and weekly Shares emails. Susan Jensen and Bob Daemmrich head up this effort for SMLC.

For more information email serves@saintmartins.org

Support Upbring and Enjoy an Exciting Ball Game!

The Round Rock Express Community Spotlight on Saturday, May 11, will benefit the children and families served by Upbring. The game starts at 7:15pm with gates opening at 6:15pm.

Here’s How You Can Make a Difference!

When you purchase your ticket, you will see an option for "coupon code." Enter “UPB.” Beginning with the 20^st ticket sale, Upbring will receive as donations, $3 for each general admission lawn ticket, and $5 for every reserved ticket purchased using the "UPB" code. 

Lunch Bag Ministry Volunteer sign up Link

There has been a change in the volunteer schedule for the Lunch Bag ministry. Starting now, lunches will be distributed from Monday to Friday, with volunteer shifts scheduled specifically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.. To sign up for volunteer shifts, please clickhere

https://bit.ly/volunteerLBM

Remember in prayer

Family and friends of Tom Hoelzel; family and friends of Anna Bergstrom; Kelli Baumann; Jo Valdez; Nauman Sidique; Catherine Cook, Jeannie Preston; Peggy Miller; Cynthia Hays and family; family and friends of Rev. Carl Schoss; peace in the Ukraine and the Holy Land; Mary Lauren; Donnette Lafaitte; Joy Pinson; Monte Thieme’s family; Cooper Scroggins and family; August; Honey (pet); Wayne Turley; family and friends of Bill Reid; Milton Felger

Continued Prayers For

Diane Bergstrom; Kent Mickelson; Deb Johnson; Bill Martin; Anita Tiller;

Sam Gourley; Dean Haynie; Ronnie Johnson; Peter Jordahl; Walt Knauff; Arvid Larson; Pat Larson; Doris McGaughy

Our St. Martin's Values:

We Worship God and deepen relationships with one another through Lutheran faith traditions, including engaging liturgy, inspiring music, and lifelong faith formation.

We Extend God’s inclusive gift of welcome to all people, especially those historically excluded from traditional church communities. 

We Advocate for justice, righteousness, and mercy with our time, property, and power. 

We Rally everyone to use our God-given gifts and talents to love, share, and serve all of God’s creation boldly. 

WEAR reminds us to wear the full armor of God.