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1 connecti n poınts be informed, involved & inspired HOLIDAY CLOSURE St. Martin s campus will be closed Wednesday, November 21 at noon through Friday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. ALL ADULTS Saintly Stitchers Monday, November 19, 10 a.m. noon, Activity Center, Upper Hall East Needlepoint cushions and kneelers as lasting gifts for The Church. Contact: The Rev. Jonathan Adams, , jadams@stmartinsepiscopal.org WOMEN Prayer Shawl Ministry Tuesday, November 20, 9 a.m. noon, Activity Center, Family Room Knit and crochet shawls to be blessed for those in need of prayer. Contact: The Rev. Sarah Condon, , scondon@stmartinsepiscopal.org OUTREACH Lord of the Streets Tuesday Wednesday, November 20 21, 9 a.m. noon, 3401 Fannin Assist Houston s homeless with clothing, food, vision and other needs. Contact: The Rev. Jonathan Adams, , jadams@stmartinsepiscopal.org Learn about more volunteer opportunities on the Outreach ad at the end of the announcements. Visit stmartinsepiscopal.org for more information about all activities at St. Martin s. 1

2 On Sunday, November 11, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Kings, former Bishop of Sherborne, presided over our Confirmation service for adults and students. Please join us in congratulating those we welcomed to the Episcopal Church by confirmation or reception. RECEPTION Carol Kingswell-Smith Chuck Kingswell-Smith Kristian Marlow Michael Ogburn Lauren SanFilippo Joe Virene Bob Wilkins 2

3 CONFIRMATION Chase Anderson Cade Bailey Cameron Ballard Leah Beach Kahler Biedenharn-Marlow Cade Brown Terrance Brown Bauer Bruce Tracy Burgason Mary Ruth Cochran Alexandra Cox Wheeler Cox Clara Creed Will Eknoyan Leah Eknoyan Elizabeth England Blaise Fallon Lucy Haire Jack Harrington Brooke Jacobe Sarah Junek Evie Kao Dianne Keel Nolan Kelley Alexander Kelly Ashlei Kellough Carter Kelsey Charlie Kugle Halle Lane Caroline Langenkamp Heather Maedgen Camille Marlin William Marlin Robert McGee Marcelle McInnis Tom McMaham Anna McQueen Noelle Mercer Debbie Morales Will Moursund Jack Myers Maddie O Rourke Colleen Paxton John Perkins Jordan Pincu Sam Pitts Eric Priest Jack Randall Addie Sarkela Dick Sarkela Sophie Skye Schneider Ethan Schutt Elizabeth Scott Mary Eloise Searls Mallory Sikes Shirley Smith Trevor Stribling Cynthia Taylor Tiffani Todd Anna Virene Jake Vobbe Adrian Vuyk Paula Vuyk Mary Ann Wilkins Mary Blake Williams 3

4 ST. MARTIN S BOOKSTORE & GIFT SHOPPE ALL CHRISTMAS OFF BOOKSTORE and SHOPPE Christmas Flowers Remember a loved one with poinsettias decorating The Church at Christmas. All requests received by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 19 will be included in the Christmas Flowers listing available at all Christmas services. Any names submitted after the deadline will be printed in a future issue of The Star. Make your flower dedication online at bit.ly/christmasaltarflowers. For more information, contact Beth Ollenburger at or bollenburger@stmartinsespicopal.org. 4

5 Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Thursday, November a.m. The Church, Holy Eucharist Campus Closed Wednesday Friday, November St. Martin s campus will close at noon on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. No Sunday School Sunday, November 25 Sunday School will not meet due to the Thanksgiving holiday. For church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss The Gathering This program meets on the fourth Monday of each month 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. in Bagby Parish Hall. MErrY CHrISTMaS NOVEMBER 26 RODNEY RASBERRY For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen at or kattellepsen@me.com. 5

6 SOCIAL GATHERING Wednesday, November p.m. Platypus Brewing 1902 Washington Avenue, Suite E St. Martin s 20s & 30s is a fellowship group for singles and couples without kids. We meet together regularly for Bible studies, social events, outreach projects and small groups. For more information, contact the Rev. R-J Heijmen at or rheijmen@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Advent Q U I E T DAY We Wish You a Gracious Christmas: Songs That Sing of Salvation Saturday, December 1 9 a.m. noon The Island Our Clergy will share their favorite Christmas carols and talk about where we see Jesus in them. The Houston Boychoir will provide beautiful music and a light breakfast will be served. A donation to cover the cost of the meal is requested. Registration is required; child care is available. Sponsored by Daughters of the King For more information and to register, contact Deb Tisch at or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 6

7 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 4:30 6 p.m. Bagby Parish Hall We will have breakfast for dinner and supplies will be available to make an Advent wreath with fresh greens and candles. It will be yours to take home and enjoy as you and your family and guests celebrate the Advent season. This event is free. No registration required. For more information, contact Jennifer DiMichele at or jdimichele@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Parent Meeting Sunday, December 2 10:15 11 a.m., Hope and Healing Center auditorium Parents of 8th grade students are invited to this informational meeting explaining Confirmation for their children. We will discuss the process and parents crucial role in it. Registration will begin on the day of the parent meeting and classes for students will begin Sunday, January 6. For more information about Confi rmation or scholarships, contact Florence Ritchie at or fritchie@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 7

8 FAMILY MISSION TRIP PUEBLA, MEXICO Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 14 Registration Deadline is Sunday, December 2. Information Meeting Sunday, November 18 10:15 a.m. Activity Center, Fellowship Room Families will spend their week helping with much needed improvement projects at a local orphanage, as well as leading group activities and special events for its residents and staff. To register or for more information, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/world-mission-partners-and-trips or contact Will Scheel at or wscheel@stmartinsepiscopal.org. DePelchin Children s Center s Pick Up Wish List Bags Sunday, November 18 The Church Narthex Drop Off Filled Gifts Bags Sundays, November 18 and 25, and December 2, and Saturday, December 1 Activity Center For more information, please contact Outreach Ministries at or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 8

9 Please Join Us for the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin s C HRISTMAS C OFFEE AT THE M ONDAY, D ECEMBER 3 11 A. M. 1 P. M. HOME OF M ARY L OU AND S TEVE L EYH In the spirit of the season, please bring an unwrapped toy for children ages 5 17 to be given to DePelchin Children s Center and/or Christian Community Service Center. Wish list: gift cards ($15 $20) to Wal-Mart, Target, Academy, HEB or Kroger, and clothes, board games, puzzles, Legos, arts and crafts kits, and balls. For more information, contact Katwana Coleman at or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org. MEMBERSHIP Monday, December p.m. Bagby Parish Hall and Sunday, December 9 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Activity Center, Game Room This informative two-part class is a requirement for anyone desiring to join St. Martin s. Child care is available for infants pre-k by reservation. If you are currently a member of the Church and would like to learn more about the Episcopal Church and St. Martin s, we would love to have you join us as well. Reservations are required for members and those seeking membership. For more information about the two-part class, please contact Kathy Johnson, Lay Minister of Membership Ministries, at or kjohnson@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 9

10 Blue Christmas A Service of Wholeness and Healing with the Rev. Dr. Suse McBay and the Rev. Chad Martin Wednesday, December p.m. Old Church The holidays are times of joy and celebration yet sometimes that s the opposite of where life has taken us. Whether it s a first Christmas without a loved one, a mental illness that is stressed by the holidays or other personal struggles we re facing, there are a variety of reasons why we can find this time of year a struggle. Yet God is not just with those who celebrate: the Cross reminds us he s right there with those who mourn too. (Matthew 5:4) This December s Order of St. Luke healing service will offer space to bring to God whatever is on your heart and to reflect on this truth God has not forgotten you. Prayer ministry will be available after the service. For more information, osl@stmartinsepiscopal.org or contact the Rev. Dr. Suse McBay at or smcbay@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin s Children s Christmas Party Saturday, December 8 10 a.m. Activity Center Gym Free admission Jesus birthday celebration is filled with the joys of the season for children and grandchildren up to 10 years old. Enjoy pictures with Santa, face painting, cookie decorating and nativity ornament making. Event Chairs Allison Harper and Christina Milligan For more information, contact Katwana Coleman at or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 10

11 S U N D A Y Christmas Pageant S C H O O L Sunday, December 9 10 a.m. Old Church Children in our elementary school classes (pre-k 5th grade) are invited to participate in the Christmas Pageant presented by Children s Ministry Sunday School. All classes will focus on Advent and incorporate the Christmas drama as part of their Sunday school lessons throughout the months of November and December. For more information, contact Jennifer DiMichele at or jdimichele@stmartinsepiscopal.org. A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS and Carols Sunday, December 9 11:15 a.m. The Church Our annual Lessons and Carols Service is a wonderful testament to the season celebrating the birth of our Lord. The 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. services are Holy Eucharist. 11

12 STUDENT MINISTRIES for 6 th 12 th grade students Sunday, December p.m. The Island Students are encouraged to bring a friend for an awesome night of fun, games, contests, dinner and prizes! Wear a tacky Christmas sweater, reindeer antlers or great Christmas outfit. Bring two dozen cookies to donate to RaiseUp Families as our holiday gift from Student Ministries. For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at or fritchie@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Children s Ministry Communion Instruction Sundays, January 20 and 27 10:15 a.m. Payne Education Center, Room 202/204 Join us for the two-week series teaching children about the Eucharist. The class is designed for children 2 nd grade and older, but all ages are invited to attend. Parent or significant adult participation is required to help children continue learning at home. Register online at bit.ly/kidscommunion2018 For more information, contact Holli Kight at or hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Children must be baptized prior to the Communion Recognition Service on Sunday, February 3. To schedule a baptism, contact Jennifer DiMichele at or jdimichele@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 12

13 OUTREACH Volunteer for the Turkey Trot Tuesday, November a.m. 735 Drexel Amazing Place provide a safe, spiritual and nurturing program for older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer s or similar dementia, while offering respite, education and support to their caregivers and families. St. Martin s hosts a Thanksgiving party each year for the clients. Decorate for Christmas Monday, November 26 9:30 a.m. noon and 1:30 4 p.m Holly Hall Street Each year Holly Hall decorates the entire campus for Christmas. Trees are put up in all common areas, wreaths are placed on every door and manger scenes are displayed inside and out. Assignments will be provided when volunteers arrive, and you should dress comfortably for this project as there will be moving and walking involved. Help the Dress for Success Team Wednesday, November 28 5:45 p.m Eastside Volunteers are invited to take fruit to the Dress for Success team training for the ABB 5K. Bel Inizio helps disadvantaged women develop selfconfi dence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, which helps prepare them for the ultimate race the race for a better life. For more information or to sign up, please contact Outreach Ministries at or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 13

14 Activities are held in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute building that is located on the eastern side of the St. Martin s Episcopal Church campus. We look forward to seeing you! Health Care Ethics 101: Defining and Applying Core Principles Wednesday, November 28 6:30 8 p.m. Advances in health care have enabled people to live longer lives. What are some of the issues that arise with these advances? What are some of the core ethical principles and how are they applied? Join us as we review some of the cases that have led to the adoption of these principles and provide examples for discussion on how they might be applied. This CEU event is geared toward mental health professionals. Eating Disorders: Spotting Early Signs and Treatment Options Wednesday, December 5 Noon 1 p.m. Join us as we learn about warning signs if you are concerned a loved one may have an eating disorder, as well as different treatment approaches and key members in a treatment team. An Overview of Depression: Clinical vs. Situational and Treatment Options Wednesday, January 9 Noon 1 p.m. Depression is an illness that has wide-reaching implications for cost, lost productivity and impact on overall physical health. This talk will cover the prevalence, comorbidities, diagnosis and treatment of depression. The societal impact and barriers to treatment also will be discussed. Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please call or visit our website at hopeandhealingcenter.org. 14