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On 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 Confirmed
James Henry Ray
Nancy Ohanian
Finn Robert Adams
Collin Scott Redepenning
John Eric Olsen
Victoria Frances Adams
Caroline Frost Robertson
Edward Coffin Prouty
Elysea Teagan Ashworth
Margaret Belle Runnels
Michael Adams Rigg
Sophia Lisette Baldazo
Stockton Daniels Shaffer
Clifton Victor Ruffin
Lauren Elizabeth Bennett
Caroline Sue Sharp
Megan Lindsay Ruffin
Lauren Olivia Blakley
Holly Ann Skipton
Ryan Christopher Sledge
Julia Masterson Boyles
Brooke Larsen Tellepsen
Lynda Sue Steinway
Behr Bennington Bruce
Julian Spenser Treat
Ashley Steward
Raybourne Edward Burt
Isabelle Morton Vobbe
Karen Tallon
Ashley Catherine Chandler
Lindsay Janice Wells
Anne Truong
William Knighton Chastain
Jakob Liam Wittry
Uchenna Kristi Udobi
Thomas Burke Cochran Jr.
Crystal Ileen Wade
Ray Gene Cook IV
Adults Confirmed
Daniel William Warren
Nicholas Hightower Cox
Karen Elaine Blake
David William Warren
Neil Jonathan Daily
Zachary Scott Brewer
Katherine Rose Warren
Sarah Grace Eknoyan
Allison Marjorie Dawson
Michael Henry Weiner
Nicholas Owen Fetzer
Robert Paul Deck
Marina Ashley Zamora
Emma Brooks Gilliam
Susan Lynn Draper
William Spencer Graham
David Gale Fast
Adults Received
Katherine Eddins Harris
Kristy Gabrielova
Stephen George Boss
Elaine Johnston Jacobe
Melinda Jean Hall
Brad J. Burton
James Wesley Jacobe
Robert Lawson Hauck
Ky Daniel Cooksey
Katherine Elizabeth Jacobe
Carrie Rene’ Iversen
Michael Scott Francisco
Matthew Christopher Jacobe Sara Katharine Kimbrough
Stefani Lynn Garcia
William Dunn Jacobe
Emily Large
Joseph F. Lopez
Lauren Stevenson Kearns
Ronald L. Latta, Jr.
David Bradford Nix
Kristin Ann Kight
Ngozi Lacy Lawanson
Sarah Lee Nix
Taylor Milton Knauth
Nkechi Joyce Lawanson
Donald Warren Steinway
Atticus Sandy Koch
Linda W. Ligon
Ryan Goodson Steward
Lauren Leigh Lehman
Robert W. Ligon
Adults Reaffirmed
James Arthur Lovell
Elizabeth Ashby Mann
Charity Burr
Mary Bass McConn
Stephen Douglas Marshall
Quinlan Alisa Meeks
Clayton Blake McWherter
Richard Wayne Burr
Alina Estelle Mooradian
David Babson Montgomery
Katherine Anne Johnson
Alejandro David Morgan
Tiffany Montgomery
Cynthia Jane Lathrop
Christopher Marshall Neal
Tanya Michelle Mooradian
Dwight McLean Lyman
Chase Reed Ollenburger
Stephen Curtis Morgan
Joyce Marie Scott
Barbara Dorset Pierce
Marilyn Gay Murr
Kendall Morgan Pierce
Jacob Daniel Nolan
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Basic Bible Study
Sundays, 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
Summer Mission Trips
Parent Information Meeting
Sunday, May 17
12:30 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.
For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected].
Check out all of our events and more at theislandlive.com.
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A SUMMER COMPANION
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
– 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
summer TIMES
“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!”
summer
TIMES
A Collection
of Scriptures,
Meditations
and Prayers
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.
Levenson
Summer Times – A
Collection of Scriptures,
Meditations and Prayers
Russell J. Levenson, Jr.
Books available for sale
in St. Martin’s Bookstore
& Gift Shoppe
“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
Thursday, May 21
7 – 9 p.m.
Escalante’s
4053 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
Serve Lunch at the Beacon
Thursday, May 21
10:45 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.
Men of St. Martin’s Making
Sandwiches for Kids’ Meals
Tuesday, May 26
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Activity Center, Fellowship Room
Join the Men of St. Martin’s to make sandwiches
for Houston’s hungry children.
Become a Mission Trip
Prayer Partner
For 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.
For more information or to sign up, send an email to
[email protected].
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Lord of the Streets Spring Luncheon
Celebrating 25 Years and Growing
Friday, May 22
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Junior League of Houston
1811 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 [email protected].
Sunday, May 31
10:15 – 11 a.m.
St. Martin’s Playground
Join us for a fun time to celebrate the end of school
and beginning of summer.
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Service of Prayer for
Healing and Wholeness
St. Martin’s chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician offers a service of
prayer for healing and wholeness on the first 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 Service
Wednesday, June 3
5 – 6 p.m.
Old Church
For more information, email [email protected] or contact
the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].
Summer Kick-off
Family Picnic
Saturday, June 6
9 – 11 a.m.
St. Martin’s Playground
Enjoy breakfast bites, face painting and balloon art with
St. Martin’s families as we celebrate the beginning of summer.
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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.
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For more information, contact Deb Tisch at
713-985-3817 or [email protected].
Middle School Mission Trip to Port Aransas
Surf, Sand and Service
June 14 – 18
Port Aransas Join us this summer as St. Martin’s Student
Surf, Sand and Service
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 at
713-830-4148 or [email protected].
High School Mission Trip to New York City
Bright Lights, Big City, Big Service
June 21 – 27
Join 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 at
713-985-3841 or [email protected].
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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!
Mental Illness Q&A
Thursday, May 21
Noon – 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 Health
In collaboration with Depression Bipolar
Support Alliance
Tuesday, July 21
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Learn about the role of religion in the AfricanAmerican community, the clinical benefits
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.
Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please visit
the Hope and Healing Center website at hopeandhealingcenter.org.
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