April 29, 2024
A Fond Farewell to Russ and Laura
Please plan to join us on Sunday, May 5, for one or more of these special offerings as we celebrate our last Sunday with the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr.

MORNING
8 a.m. · The Church
Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson
Traditional Worship Service

9:15 a.m. · The Church
Worship with Sermon by Dr. Levenson
Combined Traditional and Family Table Worship Services

10:15 a.m. · Parish Life Center
“A Trip Down Memory Lane” with Russ and Laura Levenson.
The event will be livestreamed on St. Martin’s YouTube channel. 
Children’s events in the Activity Center; childcare available in Children’s Life Center.

11:15 a.m. · The Church
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.)
The Service will be livestreamed on St. Martin’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

EVENING
5:30 p.m. · Bagby Parish Hall
“Fajitas and Farewell” Celebration Dinner for Adults.
Register here!

6:30 p.m. · The Church
The Kingdom Pickers Concert with Russ and Laura, featuring Haley and Tom Lynch
The concert will be livestreamed on St. Martin’s YouTube channel.
*No 6 p.m. Worship Service or Childcare

Finally, please continue to pray for Russ and Laura, for our wonderful Parish, for the Clergy and Staff, and our fifth Rector.
Come Celebrate the Class of 2024!
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.

Sunday, May 5
10 – 11 a.m.
Student Life Center

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at students@smec.org or 713-985-3843.
Register for Student Ministries' Summer Trips!
Nashville Mission Trip

This summer, the students and their leaders will head to Nashville for a week-long mission dedicated to help local elderly, children and underserved people. “Week of Hope” participants will serve the nonprofit Group Missions team through Jesus-centered programs that combine work, fun and worship.

June 15 – 22
Open to students who are currently in 6th–12th grade.
Passion Camp
Middle and high school students completing grades 7–12 in May are invited to join the Student Ministries leaders in Florida for four days of worship, teaching and community service. Meet Christian teens from around the country in worship, music, fun and foundational conversations about being disciples of Christ.

Register for both trips here.

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at students@smec.org or 713-985-3843.
Body Weight Blast!
Join Angela for a Bodyweight Blast! This class helps to improve strength, endurance, coordination, balance and flexibility using just your body weight! Everyone is welcome to join this free class! Open to ALL levels.

Tuesdays
Noon-12:45 p.m.
Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Most classes are free!
To register, visit bit.ly/smecactivitycenter.

For more information, contact Victoria Wilson at activitycenter@smec.org or 713-985-3835.
Tour our Mission Partner, DePelchin Children's Center
Tour DePelchin Children’s Center and learn all about their programs and how they help the community beyond the Angel Tree Holiday Project.

Tuesday, April 30
10:30-11:30 a.m.
4950 Memorial Dr.

Contact Tracee Tindol at outreach@smec.org or 713-985-3811 to sign up.
CLSEnds Year With a Morning of Reflection
A special day where our group members share what the year has meant to them, stories of seeing God working in their lives and how they have grown in friendships and also spiritually through studying the Word of God. We ask that you donate canned goods or blue jean pants for our outreach project.

Thursday, May 2
9:30 a.m.–noon
Bagby Parish Hall

For more information, contact Liz Gallien at lgallien@smec.org or 713-830-4139.
Season End Reflection
The Order of the Daughters of the King will end the year with Holy Eucharist and reflections.

Saturday, May 4
10 a.m.
Children's Life Center

For more information about The Order of the Daughters of the King, please contact Tracee Tindol at tmartin@smec.org or 713-985-3811
Worship Services
IN-PERSON
  • Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, May 1 at 7 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. in Christ Chapel
  • Order of St. Luke (OSL) Service of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness, Wednesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. in Parish Life Center
  • Holy Eucharist, Sunday, May 5 at 8, 9, 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. in The Church

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

ONLINE
  • Compline Service, available online on demand on the website
  • Order of St. Luke (OSL) Service of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness, Wednesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. via Zoom
  • Holy Eucharist, Sunday, May 5 at 11:15 a.m. via Facebook or YouTube
Growing in Faith
“A Trip Down Memory Lane” with Laura and the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., 10:15-11 a.m. in Parish Life Center

Children’s Fun Day, for children through grade 5, 10:15-11 a.m. in the Activity Center
Connect with Your
Church Family
Saintly Stitchers, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, April 29 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

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

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

Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 in Activity Center, Family Room

The Moms' Group, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 in Student Life Center Living Room

Blanket Ladies, 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 in Activity Center, Family Room

St. Clare's Needlepoint Guild, noon-3 p.m., Wednesday, May 1 in Activity Center, Upper Hall East

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

20s and 30s, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, May 1 in Children's Life Center

Men of St. Martin's, 7-8 a.m., Thursday, May 2 in Bagby Parish Hall

Dads' Bible Study, 8-9 a.m., Thursday, May 2 in Welcome Center

Christian Life Study, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2 in Parish Life Center and via Zoom

Sterling's Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 4 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
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