After teaching Spanish, French, History and serving as a school counselor, the Rev. Miller and her husband, John, settled in Beaumont for 23 years where they raised their three children.

In 2015, she entered the Iona School of Ministry in the bi vocational priest program of the Diocese of Texas. In 2018, the Rev. Miller joined Trinity Episcopal Church in Anahuac as its spiritual leader and deacon in charge. In 2019, she was ordained and served the church as Vicar for five years. The Rev. Miller and her family now live in Houston where her husband works as a radiologist at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Cut and prepare fabric uppers from old denim for Sole Hope’s Ugandan cobblers to handcraft shoes for vulnerable kids. No skills required and all supplies are provided.

Kits are available for pick-up by sign-up on Mondays from the Front Reception Desk and should be returned to the same location by 3 p.m. Friday.

Sign up at bit.ly/solehopeathome is required.

Contact Tracee Tindol at tmartin@smec.org or 713-985-3811 for more information.

Be a hero and stop by St. Martin’s for our monthly blood drive to donate blood. There is no substitute for blood – your donation saves lives! Receive an umbrella as a special thank you for helping patients in local hospitals.

Walk-ins welcome! Schedule your next appointment at bit.ly/smecblooddrive.

For more information, contact Justin Jacobson Avery at events@smec.org or 713-985-3838.

While operating within the framework of Christian theology, Faith in Literature seeks to ascertain in our reading how all good literature, if even by its omission, deals with and reflects themes of faith.

Children’s Life Center, Room 109 and via Zoom

Questions? Contact Amanda Deviney at adeviney@smec.org or 713-830-4110.

5th Grade Students are invited to join our Student Ministries for Sunday Get-Togethers at 10:15 a.m. in the

Student Life Center!

Tour of the Student Life Center for 5th graders.

Parents and 5th graders learn about our 2024-25 programs.

5th grade “graduates” permanently move to Student Ministries.

For more information, contact: Florence Ritchie at fritchie@smec.org or 713-985-3843.

The Ladies For Literacy Guild, in partnership with St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, presents Jean Becker in conversation with Khambrel Marshall to discuss her newly-released book, “Character Matters … and Other Life Lessons from George Herbert Walker Bush.”

Books will be available to purchase at the event for signing. All are welcome! Space is limited and RSVP is required.

To register, visit, barbarabushhouston.org/bookclub.

For more information, contact Justin Jacobson Avery at events@smec.org or 713-985-3838.

Graduating high school seniors and their families are invited to a breakfast celebration as St. Martin's will recognize our graduates. Please join us as we applaud their accomplishments and encourage them in their next adventure.

Parents, we need your help! Please share your child's future plans (college, specialized career path, armed forces, etc.) so that we can recognize each one.

Register » bit.ly/seniorrecognitionsunday

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at students@smec.org or 713-985-3843.

Please plan to join us on Sunday, May 5, for one or more of these special offerings.

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Traditional Worship Service

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Combined Traditional and Family Table Worship Services

“A Trip Down Memory Lane” with Russ and Laura Children’s event in Activity Center; childcare available in Children’s Life Center

Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson

Riverway joins Traditional Worship Service (Riverway Parishioners will attend the Traditional Service. There will not be a Contemporary aspect.)

“Fajitas and Farewell” Celebration Dinner for Adults

Registration details to come.

The Kingdom Pickers Concert with Russ and Laura, featuring Haley and Tom Lynch

Finally, please continue to pray for Russ and Laura, for our wonderful Parish, for the Clergy and Staff, and our fifth Rector.

The Rector Search Committee has been meeting weekly for more than two months and is making good progress in the quest for our fifth Rector. The Committee appreciates the wonderful feedback and candidate suggestions Parishioners provided. The feedback has helped the Committee identify the characteristics we seek in our next Rector.

The desired characteristics include, among other things, excellent preaching and teaching skills; a commitment to the authority of Holy Scripture, Orthodox Anglican theology and traditional liturgy, and the Christian Sacraments; and a talented leader/mentor for our Clergy and Staff.

The Committee is finalizing the materials that will be given to potential candidates, which describe the best attributes of St. Martin’s.

Parishioners, the Diocese and the Rector Search Committee have identified a significant number of qualified individuals. The potential candidates will be carefully reviewed and vetted by the Committee before we contact them and initiate interviews.

As this work continues, the Search Committee invites your continued prayers and input in suggesting specific candidates and other suggestions. All feedback will be shared with the Committee members and remain confidential. We are thankful for your support.

To provide feedback, please email the Rector Search Committee at searchcommittee@smec.org.

CHILDCARE is available during the morning services for infants through 3-year-olds in the Children's Life Center.

8+, 8:55-9:25 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Chapel Reception Hall

Theology for Life, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Bagby Parish Hall

Family Life Class, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Activity Center, Game Room

Seekers, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Sunday Get-Togethers, 10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Student Life Center, Living Room

Children’s Sunday School,10:15-11 a.m., Sunday, April 21 in Children’s Life Center

Saintly Stitchers, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, April 15 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

Prayer Shawl Ministry, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16 in Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild Finishing Class, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, April 16 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

Christian Life Study, 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 16 in Children's Life Center and via Zoom

Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Activity Center, Family Room

The Moms' Group, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Student Life Center Living Room

Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

7-1-7 Student Life Groups, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Student Life Center

20s and 30s, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 in Children's Life Center

Men of St. Martin's, 7-8 a.m., Thursday, April 18 in Bagby Parish Hall

Dads' Bible Study, 8-9 a.m., Thursday, April 18 in Welcome Center

Christian Life Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 18 in Parish Life Center and via Zoom

Sterling's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 20 in West Parking Lot

Lunch Buddy at Yellowstone Academy, 11:15-11:45 a.m. 5th Grade, 12:05-12:35 p.m. 8th/9th Grade, 1:15-1:45 p.m. 6th/7th Grade, Wednesdays or Thursdays