October 5, 2020
More News, Fewer Emails
Welcome to St. Martin's new weekly newsletter, designed to give you worship service information, access to Sunday School studies, and news about various groups and activities. We also hope the newsletter will help to reduce the number of individual emails you receive each week. We will continues to send out the Daily Word emails separately, Monday through Friday, and other announcements as needed.
Blessing of the Animals
More than 87 people brought their dogs, cats and other pets to the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 4, on campus.

As more than 35 cars pulled through the porte-cochère at Founders' Hall, the Revs. Suse McBay, Alex Graham and Dick Elwood offered prayers for furry friends and had treats ready when owners gave their okay.

Will Scheel, Outreach and World Missions Coordinator, and Ursella Rylander, Coordinator of Preschool Ministries, collected pet food and monetary donations for Christian Community Service Center.
Joy of Giving Market: October 13-15
Advanced Registration Required
To provide a safe shopping experience, we have implemented early shopping for those 60+ years old or our friends with health concerns, mask requirement, hand sanitizer stations, one-way aisle traffic and capacity limitations in each building.

Joy of Giving Market Online Silent Auction
This year's Silent Auction is virtual! Bidding begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 and runs through 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. There are over 100 exciting items. Peek now and bid later!
An Evening with VERITAS
7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11
On behalf of the Vestry, Clergy, Rector and Stewardship Committee of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, in celebration of our God's great faithfulness, you are cordially invited to this year's Stewardship event, from the comfort of your home.

The live feed will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. We will also include the links on our website and in an All-Parish email on October 11.
Sign up for services this week
St. Martin's is opening slowly and we look forward to seeing you for Holy Eucharist services. Seating in limited for now to allow for social distancing, so you must reserve a seat in order to attend. Reservations for weekday and weekend Holy Eucharist opens at 9 a.m. Monday.

Worship Services
IN-PERSON
  • Holy Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8
  • Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11

To register for any of these services, please click here.

ONLINE
  • Compline, 8 p.m. on Monday-Saturday, Oct. 5-10 via ZOOM
  • Family Table, 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 via Facebook or YouTube
  • Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 via Facebook or YouTube
  • The Altar, 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 via ZOOM
Growing in Faith
Adult Bible Study Series with the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., Growing in Grace, 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 via YouTube

St. Martin's 20s & 30s, Where is God in a Coronavirus World?, 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 via ZOOM

Basic Bible Study, The Ten Commandments as Jesus Taught Them, Sunday morning, Oct. 11 via YouTube

Family Life Class, Alpha for Families, Sunday morning, Oct. 11 via YouTube
Connect with your
Church Family
The Moms' Group, Virtual Prayer Group, 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 via ZOOM
To receive ZOOM links, submit prayer requests or for more information, contact Katwana Coleman at 713-830-4110 or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Christian Life Studies Night Group, Seeking God's Truth Through His Word, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 via ZOOM
Visit CLS's website to register for this class.

7-1-7 Students, Life Groups, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 via ZOOM, Middle School ZOOM, High School ZOOM

Men of St. Martin's, Revelation: 3 Letters to Sardis, Philadephia and Laodicea, 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 via ZOOM, Passcode 533046

Christian Life Studies Day Group, Seeking God's Truth Through His Word, 9:30 .am. on Thursday, Oct. 8 via ZOOM
Visit CLS's website to register for this class.
Prayer Requests
Contact the Prayer Request Line at 713-830-4124 or Cyndy Ensign at 713-985-3808 or censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

After Hours Emergencies
Call 713-621-3040 and press 2 to reach the Priest on Call.

Death Notifications and Funerals
Contact Cyndy Ensign at 713-985-3808 or censign@stmartinsepiscopal.org.