This Sunday, August 31 - A Day of Rest

Last 10:00am Worship of the Summer

Join us for a peaceful Service of the Word on the final Sunday of our summer season. Patrice Calixte, renowned violinist, will add to the beautiful music as we worship through scripture readings and prayer. Together, we will pause, breathe, and rest in God’s presence before stepping into the busyness of the program year.

September 7 -

Program Year Kick Off

9:00am - Family Service

10:00am - Faith Formation for all ages

11:00am - Traditional Service

Learn, Grow, and Serve

Would you like to become part of a ministry that gives people care and support when they need it most - while making a difference in your own life? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister at St. Martin's.

Training begins on Tuesday, September 16.

If you are interested or have questions, email stephenministry@saintmartins.org

After Party Workshop - Saturday, September 27

9am-4pm  ~ Fellowship Hall ~ Lunch Provided

The After Party is a workshop designed to provide a biblically based approach to navigating today’s challenging political environment.

Participants will learn practical strategies for:

- fighting against spiritual forces that draw us into the US vs THEM mindset.

- changing our relationship to social media and the wider world.

- seeking the common good at the level that will most build HOPE and HUMILITY

Click here for a video overview of The After Party.

Registration will open soon. 

Contact Jackie Chuter

faith.formation@saintmartins.org for more information.

Time with the Pastor

Tuesday

2:30-3:30pm

Pr. Ellen will be out of the office on Tuesday, August 26 and Tuesday, September 2.

You can contact Pr. Ellen by phone or text at 512-537-8706

or email pastorellen@saintmartins.org

News from the Youth

Youth in grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Room at 10am on Sundays.

Youth Faith Formation will resume meeting September 7.

September 3-7:00pm Youth Game Night

September 6th - 4-5pm Photo Scavenger Hunt

September 7TH - 10am -

Middle & High School Parents and Students meeting

Photo Scavenger Hunt for Middle and High School Youth

Saturday, September 6 - 4-5pm

Grab your friends and get ready for an epic church-wide scavenger hunt! In teams of 3–4, you’ll search for the weirdest, quirkiest, and most obscure spots and objects around St. Martin’s. Keep your eyes open—there’s a special guest hiding somewhere, and finding them is part of the challenge! You’ll discover fun facts about our church, share plenty of laughs, and compete for a prize worthy of the winning team.

August Benevolence

As we move into a new season of learning and growth at St. Martin’s Lutheran Preschool, we want to highlight the Jean Coburn Hill Scholarship. Donations go directly toward tuition assistance to families who need financial support, helping ensure that more children have access to our high-quality early childhood program. and strengthening the diverse, caring community that makes St. Martin’s so special. We are grateful for your continued support.

To donate, click here and choose Monthly Benevolence from the drop down list.

We Remember in prayer   

Family and friends of June Clement; Jay Clement; Ken Zaratis; Dieter Fust; Eugene Trautman; family and friends of Maureen Koch; Ellen Walle; Emily; Joe Talbott; Grandpa and Lolo; Case, Maureen, Jim; Amy; Bunny Oliver; family and friends of Pat Sconci Jr; Deanna Kanady; family and friends of Dorthy Selma Richards; Chris Schuler; Debbie and Gray; Jamie; Steve Bruemmer; our neighbors in the Sandy Creek and Round Mountain area; family and friends of Ernest Graham; Molly Gensler, Shauna and Dominic; family and friends of John Torres; Claire; family and friends of T.J. Meagher; Call Committee for 2nd Pastor; JoAnn Buerger; Elfie Bergstrom

We Continue to Pray For

Kent Michelson; Audrey Alpers; Phil Savard; Diane Bergstrom; Deb Johnson; Bill Martin; Sam Gourley; Dean Haynie; Ronnie Johnson; Peter Jordahl; Walt Knauff; Arvid Larson; Pat Larson; Doris McGaughy