This Week At St. Martin's

Weather Update for Sunday, January 25 ❄️

Weather Update for Sunday, January 25 ❄️

Due to inclement weather, the 10:00am worship service and potluck are canceled.

At 11:30am on Zoom, there will be a brief worship service, followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting.

Zoom link

Annual Congregational Meeting –

January 25, 2026

11:30am on Zoom

The Annual Congregational Meeting is January 25, 2026, at 11:30am on Zoom.

 Per the St. Martin’s Constitution, voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members, during the current or preceding calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. Members of this congregation who have satisfied these basic standards shall have the privilege of voice and vote at every regular and special meeting of this congregation as well as the other rights and privileges ascribed to voting members by the provisions of this constitution and its bylaws. They shall not have voted as a seasonal member of another congregation of this church in the previous two calendar months. If you have any questions about your status please contact Anita Salmon (asalmon@saintmartins.org).

Austin Helps Honduras - St. Martin’s Volunteers

Please keep our AHH volunteers in your prayers as they spend the next week in mission to the people of Juticalpa, Honduras: Glen and Alfrieda Anderson, Jackie Chuter, Susie Cobb, David Cross, Andrew Fuhrman, Bob Gibbons, Ann Howard, Rachel Jefferson, Becky Montgomery, Bunny Oliver, Steve Scott, Verena Wilson.

A Stephen Ministry Invitation

Albertina Law, Licensed Professional Counselor, will be our speaker on January 27, 2026, in St. Martin's parlor at 7:00 pm. She will speak about "Mind and Heart Therapy" and moving people towards a more positive story. The congregation is welcome.  

An Evening with St. Olaf Choir

The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong, will perform at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. during its 2026 National Tour. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound. Tickets are $40 and $10 for all students, available at Click here or 800-363-5487. “We seek to be a transforming force in society through choral performance, bringing understanding, mercy, justice, peace, and hope to a world that desperately cries out for these things.” Anton Armstrong

Service Robe Care Ministry

Our white service robes occasionally need a little care. If you would be willing to check the robes once a month and handle any necessary laundering (wash and wear!), please contact Tom Blomquist. Training for this important ministry takes about 15 minutes.

Time with the Pastor

Drop in for a chat, share your hopes and concerns, ask a question, or whatever you want. Pr. Ellen is looking forward to seeing you! Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 or by appointment

Women’s Fellowship Retreat

Save the Date!

February 7, 2026

Our next Women’s Fellowship Retreat will be Saturday, February 7. This day-long,

on-site retreat will focus on rest, connection, and renewal. We’ll gather from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for meaningful conversation and shared fellowship. Lunch and snacks will be covered by a $15 registration fee. Come as you are and stay for the whole day.

Registration is available through Realm. Click here to register If you have questions, please contact Christine Fuhrman.

I want what I want … or do I?

Join our upcoming book group as we explore Miroslav Volf’s Life Worth Living, a practical guide that uses reflective exercises to help you discern what is truly worth wanting in life. Email faith.formation@saintmartins.org for more information.

Spread Hope

The Serves Committee encourages you to take part in SMLC’s service opportunities. Each act of kindness creates a ripple effect—let’s turn those ripples into a flood of kindness and service.

Check out this week’s highlights and ways to get involved: Keep the kindness going!

St. Martin's Serves at Bread For All-

Monday February 2, 2026

Bread for All, 11:30 packing and 4:30 distribution.

Click here to sign up.

Lunch Bag Ministry. Please continue supporting this vital program for our hungry neighbors. Click here to donate In the fund menu, select Lunch Bag Ministry.

St. Martin’s Serves at Mobile Loaves & Fishes: Second Monday of each Month 3:00-4:30, Third Saturday of each month - 4:30-6:30pm; fourth Sunday of each month 1-4pm

Save the Date!

February 15th, 2026

Austin City Lutherans Annual Summit

2:30pm

Triumphant Love Lutheran Church

9508 Great Hills Trail

Join Austin City Lutherans for their 2026 annual summit. Be part of the process to determine ACL's next big thing.

2:15- Live Music and Refreshments

2:30- Welcome, Devotion, Updates

3:00- Table Conversations, ACL's next big thing

3:45- Closing Prayer and Sending

Saint Martin’s Benevolence Funds

Your donations to the benevolence fund are appreciated all year long!

You can donate through the St. Martin’s website (saintmartins.org) by

choosing “Give/online giving/give online/give now”. Then choose “monthly benevolence” from the drop down funds list. For more information email serves@saintmartins.org.

  Click here to donate In the fund menu, select monthly benevolence.

News from the Youth

Faith Formation- 10am on Sundays.

Youth in grades 6-8 meet in Youth Room 148

Youth in High School meet in Room 150

Upcoming Events:

February 4 7pm- Youth Game Night

We Remember in Prayer

Family and friends of Stanley Cravatt; family and friends of Wade Mitchell; the people of Minnesota; all persons who enforce the laws of this land; family and friends of Renee Good; family and friends of Rita Naes; those suffering from dementia, their families, and their caregivers; DeDe Ho; Mary; Christopher Santana; Barbara Johnson; Diane Drews; Bob; Karen; JoAnn Buerger

We Continue to Pray For

Eugene Trautman; Kent Michelson, Diane Bergstrom, Deb Johnson, Bill Martin, Sam Gourley, Ronnie Johnson, Peter Jordahl; Walt Knauff, Arvid Larson, Pat Larson, Doris McGaughy