Gather Austin

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Gather Austin August - Pinthouse Theology August 6

Join us at 6:30pm (note, new time!) for dinner and conversation in the Youth Room at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. A Gather leader will meet you by the Sanctuary Doors to welcome you inside. We'll eat together and check in over Pinthouse Pizza. 

Then, around 7:15pm we will be introduced to Brewed Theology by Pastor Ryan Dockery of Shepherd of the Hills. We are grateful for Pastor Ryan's partnership and teaching!

We look forward to seeing you there. Email us at gatheraustin@gmail.com with any questions!

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3525 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746,

St. Martin's Day of Service

Sunday, August 9!

Serve alongside your church family through hands-on projects for all ages or donate blood at the onsite Bloodmobile.

You can also support our community by bringing:

Diapers and canned goods for Bread for All

School supplies for Pack and Tack

24 count Crayons

#2 unsharpened pencil

70 page spiral notebook

Let’s make this a day to remember!

Take a moment to sign up for one of the activities

1. Lunch Bag Assembly
2. Outdoor beautification
3. Picnic bench building
4. Restocking Pew Literature
5. Blood Donation is a separate sign up here

Blood donation requires a separate sign-up. There is a critical need for blood. Please consider donating. Spread the word to your friends. 

August Women's Fellowship 

Bowling at Highland Lanes

Come have an incredi-bowl time at the August Women's Fellowship event! Strike a pose and show off your skills at Highland Lanes on Burnet (8909 Burnet Rd.) on Thursday, August 13 from 7-9 p.m. Spare Christine a headache and RSVP womensfellowship@saintmartins.org no later than Sunday, August 9 so she can reserve the correct number of lanes. Cost will be around $20 and includes shoe rental (exact price depends on number of attendees). All women of St. Martin’s are invited, and friends are welcome too! 

Celebrate Summer with St. Martin’s!

Families with elementary-aged children or grandchildren are invited to join us for a fun-filled Water Play Date on Sunday, August 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the splash pad in Pease Park.

Enjoy water games, splash pad, cool treats, and a picnic lunch—all provided! It's a wonderful opportunity to play, connect, and make summer memories together.

Please RSVP to faithformation@saintmartins.org by August 13.

Week 14 ~ Jul 26, 2026 ~ Hoarding vs. Sowing

Working Without Strength: When we work without “much-ness” or “strength” Me'od ( —)ד ֹא ְמor rather, when we use our Me’od only for ourselves—we follow the rich fool in the belief that our resources are for our protection, rather than for sowing into the world. Working without your much-ness in the biblical sense looks like hoarding talents or time because you’re afraid you won’t have enough. God’s economy is different: we find our strength by giving it away. When we align our resources with God's purposes, our much-ness becomes a source of life for everyone around us.continue reading the full study.

Mid-Day Prayer: 11:30–11:45 AM ~ Evening Prayer: 8:30–8:45 PM For a moment of holy rest in the middle of a hectic day or a peaceful community connection before bed, come join us as we practice these vital rhythms together. Monday through Saturday. Contact faithformation@saintmartins.org for more information. Information on connecting is also available at the Welcome Desk.

Youth Service Trip

St. Martin's Youth enjoyed an eventful and meaningful summer service trip to Corpus Christi. Accompanied by sponsors Whitney Myers and Anita Salmon, the group participated in a variety of service projects from Thursday through Sunday.

Their projects included volunteering at a local animal shelter, serving at a food bank, and helping with a beach cleanup. In addition to their service work, the youth and sponsors joined the Daily Prayer group, taking time each day to grow in faith and fellowship.

The trip provided a rewarding opportunity for the youth to serve others, strengthen their relationships, and live out their faith through acts of compassion and service.

St. Martin's Preschool Scholarship

Your financial support helps the St. Martin’s Preschool award scholarships to children through the Jean Coburn Hill Scholarship Fund. Your gift provides tuition assistance to children who might not otherwise be able to participate in our outstanding program. Every donation supports families, strengthens our community, and shares God's love. Thank you for helping more children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, loving, and faith filled environmentTo Donate click here

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

August 3, 2026

Bread for All, 10:30 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 Loaves & Fishes: Volunteers are needed for the truck team on the second Monday of each Month 3:00-4:30.

Substitutes are needed for all shifts. Drivers do not need special driver's license.

Contact Carey Henderson, chenderson@saintmartins.org to sign up.

We Remember in Prayer

Sofia; Judy; friends and family of Danny Roth; those impacted by the recent flooding; the Satka family; friends and family of Ingrid Fust; Ted Schweinfurth; Robin Nunnelly; Helen Altobello; JoAnn Buerger; US service men and women serving in the Iran War

We Continue to Pray For

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