Mission Trip Prayer Partners. Mission to Retalhuleu, Guatemala Faith in Practice Paint Team July Mission to Ojo de Agua, Honduras October 13 20

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1 S t a r-light Mission Trip Commissioning Sunday, May 22 9 a.m. The Church Parishioners are encouraged to attend the commissioning of all mission trip participants, and support this work and them as prayer partners. Mission Trip Prayer Partners Want to be part of a mission to Costa Rica, Bolivia, Guatemala or Honduras? You can! Join our team of mission trip participants by becoming a prayer partner. Mission trips take the love of Jesus out into the field where prayer cover is vital. You re invited to join us and become a prayer partner. Mission to Retalhuleu, Guatemala Faith in Practice Paint Team July Approximate cost: $2,000 Deadline: Wednesday, June 1 Mission to Ojo de Agua, Honduras October Approximate cost: $1,500 Deadline: Monday, August 1 For more information, contact Outreach at or worldmissions@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 1

2 For church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss The Gathering This program meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. in Bagby Parish Hall. MAY 23 Red, White and Blue Day Rodney Rasberry For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen at or Join us for Summer of the Sea!, a summer-long program focusing on lessons that help kids find Jesus when they seek him whole heartedly. This will be a different, fun and beach-friendly way to learn about God. Sundays, June 12 August 14 * 10:15 11 a.m. Payne Education Center, Room 202 *Classes will not meet July 3. For more information, contact Holli Kight at or hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 2

3 OUTREACH Make Sandwiches for Kids Meals Hosted by Men of St. Martin s Tuesday, May p.m. Activity Center, Fellowship Room Tuesday, June p.m. Activity Center, Community Room Join us to make sandwiches for Houston s hungry children. Mentoring opportunities offered weekdays and evenings. Volunteer Orientation Thursday, June p.m. The Island Join us to learn about this transformational ministry for at-risk youth. Serve Lunch at the Beacon Saturday, June 11 10:45 a.m. 2 p.m Prairie Street Help serve lunch at the Beacon Day Center that provides case management, meals, laundry and other services for Houston s homeless population. The minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 15. For more information or to sign up, send an to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 3

4 Membership 101 Monday, June p.m. Bagby Parish Hall Sunday, June 12 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Activity Center, Game Room This informative two-part class is a requirement for anyone desiring to join St. Martin s. Child care is available for newborns pre-k by reservation. If you are currently a member of the Church and would like to learn more about the Episcopal Church and St. Martin s, we would love to have you as well. Reservations are required for members and those seeking membership. For more information about the two-part class, please contact Kathy Johnson, Lay Minister of Membership Ministries, at or kjohnson@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Saying Goodbye to Roger Swanson Director of Food Services Sunday, June 12 After the 11:15 a.m. service Bagby Parish Hall Celebrating His Retirement After 16 Years of Delicious Food and Wonderful Memories No one could resist his tempting chicken tetrazzini, Or put down a fork without fi nishing the delicious grilled zucchini. We will defi nitely miss his oven roasted potatoes, But not without fi rst taking home some more broiled tomatoes. St. Martin s without him is a hard place to conceive, It is his leadership and servant s heart we are sad to see leave. 4

5 26th Annual Joy of Giving Market Early Bird Shopping ($15 admission) Tuesday, October :30 p.m. Joy of Giving Market (free admission) Wednesday, October a.m. 7 p.m. Thursday, October a.m. 3p.m. NOW ACCEPTING SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS The 26th Annual Joy of Giving Market hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin s (ECW) marks the beginning of the holiday season. Donations for the silent auction would be gratefully appreciated to help support ECW s outreach grants that benefi t organizations serving the less fortunate in our community. If you have a weekend getaway, tickets to the ballet or theater, luncheon or dinner, or gift you would like to donate, please visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/joy-of-giving-market for Silent Auction Chair contact information. Each donated item is featured in our silent auction and all donations are tax deductible. Attention 6th 8th graders: Don t sit at home this summer! Join us for games, programs, service projects and exciting offcampus explorations during Middle School Summer Days. The six days will be divided up into two three-day sessions. There will be something new to do every day come for one day or come for all! Session I July a.m. 4 p.m. $25 per day (Covers meals, activities and transportation) Register at Session II July a.m. 4 p.m. $25 per day (Covers meals, activities and transportation) Register at For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at or fritchie@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 5

6 A Bible Study for Any Woman Seeking God s Truth REGISTRATION NOW OPEN September 8 through May 4 Study of the Gospel of Mark and Four Lessons on Servanthood Registration fee is $25. For more information, contact Deb Tisch at or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Your summer spiritual companion is here. Summer Times A Collection of Scriptures, Meditations and Prayers by Russell J. Levenson, Jr. summer TIMES A SUMMER COMPANION summer TIMES Russell J. Levenson, Jr. A Collection of Scriptures, Meditations and Prayers Books available for sale in St. Martin s Bookstore & Gift Shoppe Dr. Russ Levenson s fine reputation as teacher and preacher rests on his deep spirituality. In Summer Times we are given an anthology of down-to-earth meditations that are accessible, interesting and very relevant. I commend Summer Times hugely! The Most Reverend and Right Honorable Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury My friend Russ Levenson invites us to pause and ponder the gladness of God. His words are like his heart: winsome and gracious. Let him lead you into a quiet place where you will receive a gentle touch from your heavenly Father. Max Lucado, Senior Pastor of Oak Hills Church, San Antonio It is hoped that your summer months are, in fact, slower than all the others and you can carry this companion along to probe you into deeper, more meaningful, more restful, adventures; and... give the work that you do when you are not at rest in its proper place at God s disposal. From the introduction of Summer Times 6

7 June 26 July 1 KANUGA CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Join us as the Rev. Dr. Levenson looks afresh at the life, death and resurrection of our Lord, offering an opportunity to find solace, stillness, strength and abundant life in the very midst of the hurricane-force winds of daily living. This summer, spend a week relaxing in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, learning about God s plan for your life, enjoying great worship, connecting with friends, encountering Christ in a real and profound way, and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit. Make this week a mountain vacation for the whole family! While parents attend sessions, young people participate in their own programs directed by carefully selected staff in a safe and fun Christian environment. For additional information, conference rates and to make a reservation, visit kanuga.org/renewal or call KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. Rector, St. Martin s Episcopal Church ABOUT KANUGA Affiliated with The Episcopal Church since 1928, Kanuga is situated on 1,400 mountain acres near Hendersonville, North Carolina, with scenic Kanuga Lake at its center. More than 25,000 guests are welcomed annually to the year-round conference and retreat center, Camp Kanuga, Camp Bob and Mountain Trail Outdoor School. 7

8 Activities are held in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute building that is located on the eastern side of the St. Martin s Episcopal Church campus. We look forward to seeing you! Coping with Cancer: Four Dimensions of the Human Experience Tuesday, June 7 Noon 1:30 p.m. We will explore the four dimensions of the human experience, the impact a cancer diagnosis can have for both patient and family in these dimensions and coping skills that help us learn to live with and beyond cancer. After a Suicide: The Grief Process Wednesday, June 15 Noon 1:30 p.m. Survivors struggle with complex emotions because of the shock and trauma of suicide. We will explore the many variables that contribute to this complicated grief process. Mental Illness Q&A Thursday, June 16 Noon 1 p.m. Dr. Matthew Stanford will offer caregivers and family members of individuals living with serious mental illness the opportunity to ask honest questions in a supportive environment, equip them to better interact with and care for their mentally ill loved ones, and learn how to navigate the mental health care system. Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please call or visit our website at hopeandhealingcenter.org. 8