Jan. 4, 2022
CLS Morning Group New Study of Isaiah
Join the Christian Life Study (CLS) Day Group as they begin a new study on "Isaiah: Here is Your God" by Tim Chester. If you have not participated in CLS yet, this is the perfect time to get involved!

Thursday, Jan. 6
9:30-11:15 a.m.
Parish Life Center
Zoom options

For more information and to register, please click here.
DOK Welcomes Diocesan President
St. Martin's Daughters of the King welcome The Order of the Daughters of the King® Diocesan President, Tory B. Arnold, who will speak about the Strategic Plan Companion and how we can “nurture and grow our members.”

Saturday, Jan. 8
10 a.m.
Children's Life Center

Email Tracee Martin for more information.
St. Martin's Celebrates World Missions Month
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!”
-Psalm 96:3

World Missions at St. Martin’s invites you to prayerfully consider how you might join one of our 2022 mission partners in their essential work of building mutually transformative relationships focused on sharing faith, knowledge, experiences and resources with our global neighbors. Both local and global opportunities are available. Whether you want to stay close to home or travel halfway around the world, there is a program through World Missions at St. Martin’s ready to aid you in deepening your faith and empowering you to boldly proclaim “by word and example the Good News of God in Christ” to all.

World Missions Talks
Sunday, Jan. 9
Parishioners and mission representatives will make brief presentations in the worship services during the announcements.

The Church
9 a.m.: David Sweeten will talk about Texas Water Mission and hand washing stations.
11:15 a.m.: Tom Tellepsen will talk about Houston Seafarers International Center and the Christmas boxes assembled and wrapped in December with Children's Ministry.

Parish Life Center
9:15 and 11:15 a.m. – Kurt Ackermann will talk about Sus Hijos in El Salvador (mission partner for trips in June 2022 and March 2023).

Activity Center, Fellowship Room
10:15 a.m. - Come meet Kurt Ackermann, President of Sus Hijos / His Children, and learn more about his mission work. 

Email World Missions for more information.
St. Martin's and Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon, consider choosing St. Martin’s as your Amazon Smile Charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase–excluding shipping, handling and taxes—to the charity of your choice. That means for every $5,000 in purchases, your charity will receive $25.
 
Start by logging on to smile.amazon.com using your regular Amazon login and password. (You will need to log out of your regular Amazon account first.) Options are slightly different if you are logging in from a desktop or mobile device, but specific directions are available by searching for Amazon Smile charities. From a desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to choose a charity. Mobile device options are under the right-hand menu at the bottom of the screen. Once a charity is selected, it will automatically be applied when you log in to Amazon.com. (You must reselect your charity every six months.)

Type: St Martins Episcopal Church Houston to find St. Martin’s. Please note that there are many St Martins Episcopal Churches listed, so adding Houston makes the process easier. Other options include St Martins Episcopal Preschool Houston and the Hope and Healing Center & Institute.
 
Amazon pays charities on a quarterly basis. If you have questions, contact Becky Werlla at bwerlla@stmartinsepiscopal.org or 713-830-4145.
Worship Services
IN-PERSON
  • Holy Eucharist, 7 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in The Church
  • OSL Healing Prayer Service, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Parish Life Center
  • Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in The Church
  • Family Table, 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Parish Life Center
  • Riverway, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Parish Life Center
  • Feast of Lights, 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in The Church

CHILDCARE is available 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for infants through four-year-olds in the Children's Life Center. All childcare workers wear masks.

ONLINE
  • Compline Service, available online on demand on the website
  • OSL Healing Prayer Service, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, via Zoom
  • Holy Eucharist, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, via Facebook or YouTube
Growing in Faith
Christian Life Study Evening Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, Children's Life Center

Education for Ministry, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, Welcome Center. For more information about this four-year study, email the Rev. Dr. Suse E. McBay.

Dads' Bible Study, 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, Welcome Center

Christian Life Study Morning Group, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, Parish Life Center, Children's Life Center and via Zoom

8+ with the Rev. Lisa Neilson, 8:55-9:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Chapel Reception Hall

Theology for Life with the Rev. Dr. Suse McBay, Ph.D., 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Bagby Parish Hall. Available on our website the following week.

Creative Spaces with the Rev. Sharron Cox, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Chapel Reception Hall

Family Life Class with the Rev. Alex Graham III, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Parish Life Center

Seekers with the Rev. Robert Wareing, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Student Life Center

Children's Sunday School, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Children's Life Center
Connect with Your
Church Family
Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, Activity Center, Upper Hall East

Parish Choir Rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, Choir Rehearsal Hall

Sterling's Market, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 8, corner of Woodway and Sage, rain or shine

Choristers Children's Choir Rehearsal, 8:30-9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Children's Life Center

Youth Choir Rehearsal, 10:15-11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, Children's Life Center
The Star Online
You may access the current edition of our monthly magazine, The Star, online by visiting our website. If you would like to receive an email notification when the online version is available, email communications@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

St. Martin's Gift Shoppe
The Gift Shoppe is closed until Sunday, Jan. 16. For questions, call 713-985-3840 or email giftshoppe@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Café St. Martin's
Café St. Martin's is open 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Click here to view the menu and prices. For questions, contact Chrissy Kana at 713-985-3806 or cafe@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Church Tours
The Church is open for visitors 10:30-11:45 a.m. most Wednesdays. The Docent Guild will not offer a formal tour this week. To schedule a group tour, please contact the Docent Line at 713-830-4117.

After Hours Emergencies
Call 713-621-3040 and press 2 to reach the Priest on Call.

Prayer Requests
Contact the Prayer Request Line at 713-830-4124 or Valerie Rivera at 713-985-3817 or vrivera@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Death Notifications and Funerals
Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713-985-3808 or censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.