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Sunday, May 11
8:30am Nursery Opens (0-4yrs)
9:00am Family Worship
10:00am Faith Formation All Ages
11:00am Traditional Worship Live Stream
Tuesday, May 13
9:00am WELCA Tack and Pack
9:30am Elizabeth Circle
2:30pm Time with Pastor
Wednesday, May 14
12:00pm Lectionary Study
1:00pm Theology Book Study
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal
8:30pm Handbell Rehearsal
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Thursday, May 15
6:00pm St. Martin's Preschool Board Meeting
Friday, May 9
12:00pm Seculosity Book Study
Zoom
Saturday
Sunday, May 11-Mother's Day
8:30am Nursery Opens (0-4yrs)
9:00am Family Worship
10:00am Faith Formation All Ages
11:00am Traditional Worship Live Stream
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Mother’s Day Celebration
May 11
Please join us Sunday as we gather together to honor and celebrate all those who serve in a mothering role—nurturing, guiding, and caring for others with love and compassion.
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Children’s Communion Class - May 18 - 1:30pm
To help prepare our children for full participation in the worship life of the church, St. Martin’s offers a special class each spring and fall focusing on the significance of the bread and wine in our faith. This spring, the class will take place at Café Monet Art and Clay Studio on South Lamar. Each child will have the opportunity to paint their own chalice while learning about the meaning of wine in Holy Communion. Once completed, the chalices will be fired to be food-safe and then returned to the children. Please meet at Café Monet at 1:30pm on Sunday, May 18. For more information, please contact Austin Shortes, Youth Minister (ashortes@saintmartins.org).
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Are you interested in becoming a member of St. Martin’s?
Membership in the Lutheran Church and St. Martin’s can be achieved in one of several ways - baptism, affirmation of faith, or letter of transfer from another Lutheran congregation. At St. Martin’s, we particularly celebrate new members on the Day of Pentecost (June 8). If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Martin’s, please fill out the New Member form or contact Pr. Ellen (pastorellen@saintmartins.org).
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Do you know a graduating student?
Please send names of high school, college, and post-grad students to fjones@saintmartins.org so we can celebrate them on June 1.
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June 1 - Graduate Sunday - honoring all High School, College, Post-Grad graduates
June 8 - Pentecost Sunday - Baptism, Affirmation of Faith, Reception and End of Program Year Celebration
June 15 - St. Martin's Stephen Ministry will be celebrating its 45th anniversary
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St. Martin's Church Parking Lot-15th and Rio Grande
New Public Parking Policy – Effective April 21,2025
PAID PUBLIC PARKING HOURS:
Monday–Friday: After 7:00 PM
Saturday: All Day
Sunday: After 2:00 PM
St. Martin’s Church Guests:
FREE PARKING during all Church services and official events
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Time with the Pastor
Tuesday
2:30-3:30pm
Join Pastor Ellen for an informal “drop-in” time on Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm - in person or on Zoom. This is a time she will be in her office and available for casual visits without an appointment. If it is more convenient for you to visit remotely, email admin@saintmartins.org for a Zoom link.
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Come As You Are Class -
May 11 - 10:00am
Pr. Tim Anderson will present on restorative justice and related themes in the Fellowship Hall. He is the author of the books There is a Balm in Huntsville (2019) and There is a Balm in Wichita Falls (2024). Come to discuss the themes of revenge, forgiveness, and restoration from biblical and experiential points of view as he details narratives from both books. Copies of both books will be available for purchase.
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Adult Faith Formation
Faith Formation meets at 10:00am
Click Here for more information
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Faith Formation Program Ages 4yr-5th Grade
Faith Formation meets at 10:00am
Click here for more information-
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Thank you
Godly Play and JAM Families
Your service ministry to decorate and pack lunch bags
for our hungry neighbors is very much appreciated.
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News from the Youth
Youth in grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Room at 10:00am on Sundays.
Upcoming Events:
May 18, 1:30pm - Children’s Communion Class at Café Monet on S. Lamar
Meet at Café Monet to create your own chalice and learn about communion
May 31, 4pm - End of the Year Party for Youth
Details TBA
June 1, Graduate Sunday
Honoring all high school, college, and post-grad students at both services
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Saint Martin’s May Benevolence
Giving Bread for All Food Pantry
The Bread For All Food Pantry (BFA), operated by Austin City Lutherans out of Faith Presbyterian Church (1314 E Oltorf) every Monday, distributed food to over 5200 households in 2023 and over 6500 families in 2024. As the need increases and funding cuts to Central Texas Food Bank take effect, your continued support is essential and goes directly to those struggling with the high cost of living in Austin. Click here for more information on ways to support Bread For all.
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The next St. Martin's Service Day at BFA is Monday, June 2
Join us to pack from 11-2 or to distribute, from 4:45- 6:00.
Email serves@saintmartins.org for more information.
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We Remember in prayer
Sherri Davis, Bobbie Phillips, Geneva and Dylan; Jeni Paul; Sandy Lott; Rachel; Ted and Stephanie Schweinfurth; Oscar Baduesz; Elise & Nick; Audrey Alpers; Mary Dodd; family of Mary Dixon; Penny; family of Kilmar Abrego; Jordan, Courtney, Taylor; Greg Lewis; Aaron Richards and family; Thomas & Sam Kinney and family
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We Continue to Pray For
Phil Savard; Diane Bergstrom; Deb Johnson; Bill Martin; Sam Gourley; Dean Haynie; Ronnie Johnson; Peter Jordahl; Walt Knauff; Arvid Larson; Pat Larson; Doris McGaughy
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