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-lightS t a rOn Saturday, May 9, The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury, presided over and preached at our Confirmation service. Please join us in congratulating those we welcomed to the Episcopal Church by confirmation, reception and reaffirmation.Youth ConfirmedFinn Robert AdamsVictoria Frances AdamsElysea Teagan AshworthSophia Lisette BaldazoLauren Elizabeth BennettLauren Olivia BlakleyJulia Masterson BoylesBehr Bennington BruceRaybourne Edward BurtAshley Catherine ChandlerWilliam Knighton ChastainThomas Burke Cochran Jr.Ray Gene Cook IVNicholas Hightower CoxNeil Jonathan DailySarah Grace EknoyanNicholas Owen FetzerEmma Brooks GilliamWilliam Spencer GrahamKatherine Eddins HarrisElaine Johnston JacobeJames Wesley JacobeKatherine Elizabeth JacobeMatthew Christopher JacobeWilliam Dunn JacobeLauren Stevenson KearnsKristin Ann KightTaylor Milton KnauthAtticus Sandy KochLauren Leigh LehmanJames Arthur LovellMary Bass McConnQuinlan Alisa MeeksAlina Estelle MooradianAlejandro David MorganChristopher Marshall NealChase Reed OllenburgerBarbara Dorset PierceKendall Morgan Pierce
James Henry RayCollin Scott RedepenningCaroline Frost RobertsonMargaret Belle RunnelsStockton Daniels ShafferCaroline Sue SharpHolly Ann SkiptonBrooke Larsen TellepsenJulian Spenser TreatIsabelle Morton VobbeLindsay Janice WellsJakob Liam Wittry
Adults ConfirmedKaren Elaine BlakeZachary Scott BrewerAllison Marjorie DawsonRobert Paul DeckSusan Lynn DraperDavid Gale FastKristy GabrielovaMelinda Jean HallRobert Lawson HauckCarrie Rene’ IversenSara Katharine KimbroughEmily LargeRonald L. Latta, Jr.Ngozi Lacy LawansonNkechi Joyce LawansonLinda W. LigonRobert W. LigonElizabeth Ashby MannStephen Douglas MarshallClayton Blake McWherterDavid Babson MontgomeryTiffany MontgomeryTanya Michelle MooradianStephen Curtis MorganMarilyn Gay MurrJacob Daniel Nolan
Nancy OhanianJohn Eric OlsenEdward Coffin ProutyMichael Adams RiggClifton Victor RuffinMegan Lindsay RuffinRyan Christopher SledgeLynda Sue SteinwayAshley StewardKaren TallonAnne TruongUchenna Kristi UdobiCrystal Ileen WadeDaniel William WarrenDavid William WarrenKatherine Rose WarrenMichael Henry WeinerMarina Ashley Zamora
Adults ReceivedStephen George BossBrad J. BurtonKy Daniel CookseyMichael Scott FranciscoStefani Lynn GarciaJoseph F. LopezDavid Bradford NixSarah Lee NixDonald Warren SteinwayRyan Goodson Steward
Adults ReaffirmedCharity BurrRichard Wayne BurrKatherine Anne JohnsonCynthia Jane LathropDwight McLean LymanJoyce Marie Scott
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Basic Bible StudySundays, May 17 and 31
10:15 – 11 a.m.Bagby Parish Hall
Dr. Dave Peterson, Director of Community Outreach for The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation and Scholarly Advisor for the H.E. Butt Family Foundation, will be our guest speaker this month. Dave’s talks will be on“Singing in a Strange Land.”
Student Ministries Upcoming Events
For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected].
Check out all of our events and more at theislandlive.com.
Summer Mission TripsParent Information Meeting
Sunday, May 1712:30 p.m.
The Island, Second Floor
This is a mandatory meeting for parents of Port Aransas and New York City mission trip participants regarding the Student
Ministries summer mission trips.
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“ It is hoped that your summer months are, in fact, slower than all the others and you can carry this companion along to probe you into deeper, more meaningful, more restful, adventures; and . . . give the work that you do when you are not at rest in its proper place – at God’s disposal.”From the introduction of Summer Times
TIMESsummer
A SUMMER COMPANION
Russell J. Levenson, Jr.
A Collection of Scriptures, Meditations and Prayers
summ
er TIMES
Levenson
About Summer Times
“ My friend Russ Levenson invites us to pause and ponder the gladness of God. His words are like his heart: winsome and gracious. Let him lead you into a quiet place where you will receive a gentle touch from your heavenly Father.”
– Max Lucado, Senior Pastor of Oak Hills Church, San Antonio
“ Dr. Russ Levenson’s fine reputation as teacher and preacher rests on his deep spirituality. In SUMMER TIMES we are given an anthology of down to earth meditations that are accessible, interesting and very relevant. I commend SUMMER TIMES hugely!”
– The Most Reverend and Right Honorable Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury
“ The traditional Anglican term for the days and weeks of summer is ‘Ordinary Time,’ but this small but potent book is anything but. It is an extraordinary gift to all of us from Russ Levenson, priest and pastor.”
– Jon Meacham, Former Editor and Chief of Newsweek and Executive Editor and Executive Vice President of Random House
“ In this wonderful, refreshing, and powerful book, an experienced Rector holds your hand and takes you through the eternal truths that can shape and enhance a life. With humor and anecdote, he helps you understand the gift of faith. As you plan your summer, this is a must read addition. With this book, Russ Levenson is becoming the finest writer of devotional texts in the Episcopal Church today.”
– The Very Reverend Ian Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary
ABOUT LAURA AND RUSSELL J. LEVENSON, JR.
Russ and Laura live in Houston, Texas. Russ is the
Rector of St. Martin’s Church. He is the author of two
other books, Provoking Thoughts and Preparing Room,
devotional companions for Lent and Advent.
Summer Times – A Collection of Scriptures,Meditations and Prayers
Books available for sale in St. Martin’s Bookstore
& Gift Shoppe
Thursday, May 217 – 9 p.m.
Escalante’s4053 Westheimer Road
Come out to celebrate the completion of another successful school year with Holy Strollers moms. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy some refreshments.
To make a reservation, contact Alyssa Evanich at [email protected].
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OUTREACH
For more information or to sign up, send an email [email protected].
Serve Lunch at the BeaconThursday, May 2110:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.1212 Prairie Street
Help serve lunch at the Beacon Day Center that provides case management, meals, laundry and other services for Houston’s homeless population. The minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 15.
Become a Mission TripPrayer PartnerFor those not going on a mission trip in 2015, you can join the team of mission trip participants by becoming a Prayer Partner. Visit our website at stmartinsepiscopal.org/world-mission-partners-and-trips/ or email [email protected] for more information about our mission trips and how to become a Prayer Partner.
Men of St. Martin’s Making Sandwiches for Kids’ MealsTuesday, May 265 – 6:30 p.m.Activity Center, Fellowship Room
Join the Men of St. Martin’s to make sandwiches for Houston’s hungry children.
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Lord of the Streets Spring LuncheonCelebrating 25 Years and Growing
Friday, May 2211:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Junior League of Houston1811 Briar Oaks Lane
Lord of the Streets ministers to individuals living in the Houston area who are homeless and disadvantaged, or in transition. St. Martin’s cooks and serves breakfast, and gathers clothing
donations to support this organization.
For more information, contact Tom Tellepsen II at tomt2@fl ash.net.
Sunday, May 3110:15 – 11 a.m.
St. Martin’s Playground
Join us for a fun time to celebrate the end of schooland beginning of summer.
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Summer Kick-offFamily Picnic
Saturday, June 69 – 11 a.m.
St. Martin’s Playground
Enjoy breakfast bites, face painting and balloon art withSt. Martin’s families as we celebrate the beginning of summer.
Service of Prayer for Healing and Wholeness
For more information, email [email protected] or contact the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].
St. Martin’s chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician offers a service of prayer for healing and wholeness on the fi rst Wednesday of each month. This
service is open to anyone desiring prayer for themselves or a loved one.
Join us for a quiet and meditative service with extended time for prayer.Ministry team members will be available to pray with you.
Next ServiceWednesday, June 3
5 – 6 p.m.Old Church
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Middle School Mission Trip to Port AransasSurf, Sand and ServiceJune 14 – 18 Join us this summer as St. Martin’s Student Ministry travels to the beaches of Port Aransas for our annual Middle School mission trip! Each night there will be gospel-centered teaching and worship.
For more information, contact Will Kulseth at713-830-4148 or [email protected].
High School Mission Trip to New York CityBright Lights, Big City, Big ServiceJune 21 – 27Join us this summer as St. Martin’s Student Ministry travels to New York City for our annual High School mission trip.
For more information, contact Laura Henry at713-985-3841 or [email protected].
Port AransasSurf, Sand and Service
Join Us For
Christian Life Study A Bible Study for Women
Come for a refreshing time with others who are seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and the fellowship of new Christian friends.
Christian Life StudyA Bible Study for Women
I stayed in Christian Life
Study because Jesus
came alive to me.
I came to Christian Life Study
because I had a hunger to feel
closer to Christ.
Job
RuthHosea
PsalmsJonah
September 10 through May 5
God’s Covenant Love
I will betroth you to me forever;
I will betroth you in righteousness
and justice,
in love and compassion.
I will betroth you in faithfullness,
and you will ackowledge the Lord.
– Hosea 2:19-20
Thursday Mornings9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Evenings6:30 – 8 p.m.
Register at stmartinsepiscopal.org/christian-life-study/
For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or [email protected].
Starting September 10
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Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please visit the Hope and Healing Center website at hopeandhealingcenter.org.
Mental Illness Q&AThursday, May 21Noon – 1 p.m.
Dr. Matthew Stanford will offer caregivers and family members of individuals living with serious mental illness the opportunity to ask honest questions in a supportive environment, equip them to better interact with and care for their mentally ill loved ones and learn how to navigate the mental health care system.
Being Black and Feeling Blue: The Interface of Religion and Mental HealthIn collaboration with Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
Tuesday, July 21Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Learn about the role of religion in the African-American community, the clinical bene� ts and challenges associated with religion in the African-American community, and therapeutic interventions used in navigating challenges associated with the interface of religion and mental health.
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!
