St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

Church members, family and friends filled the pews Wednesday, Aug. 25 for a Celebration of New Ministry. The ceremony officially makes Fr. Jon Hall the third rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. (Please see pictures from the celebration below.)

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Walkers raise money to build wells in the Sudan

Bright blue skies and a chilly breeze greeted dozens of church and community members for St. Martin’s third annual Walk for Water Saturday, May 8.

The group left the church at 8:30 a.m., eager to do their part to raise money to build wells in our companion Diocese of Lui, Sudan.  Walkers, runners, bicyclists and scooters chose a 1-mile, 3-mile or 5-mile course surrounding the church grounds.  It was a glorious day — as you can see from the attached pictures.

So far, we have raised approximately $6,500 that will go directly to Lui.  You can still help that number grow by making a donation through this website or dropping off a check at church.

Thanks to Beth Buehler and the MDG committee for organizing such a great event. And thanks to everyone who continues to participate in this fun and important cause!

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The 2010 St. Martin's Ministries Fair

Dozens showed up Sunday, April 25 to show off the opportunities for ministry at St. Martin’s. Representatives from 21 different parish and diocesan ministries set up booths, offered snacks and talked about the opportunities to participate in the life the parish and the ministry to the community.

Ministries that were represented were: Tintinnabulation; Lunch Bunch; Altar Guild; The Prayer Chain; Stephen Ministry; Eucharistic Visitors; Christian Formation; the Community Garden; the Millennium Development Goals committee; Outreach; Episcopal City Mission; Episcopal Church Women; Hospitality Committee; Mary & Martha; Worship Committee; Healing Ministry; Men’s Group; Book Club; Camp Phoenix; the diocesan cathedral bookstore; and the Building Committee.

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Kids before the egg hunt on Easter Sunday.

Kids and adults participate in the Easter egg hunt and coffee hour between services on Easter Sunday this year. See anyone you know? Read the rest of this entry »

Mass in the Grass, October 4, 2009

Collect

O God, who has made all the earth and every creature that dwells upon it. Help us, we pray, to treat with compassion the living creatures entrusted to our care, that they may not suffer from our neglect nor become the victims of any cruelty; and grant that in care for them we may find a deeper understanding of your love for all creation; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing
May God so bless these pets of yours, that your love for them may be a constant reminder of God’s love for you. Amen.

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St. Martin’s Choirs enjoyed an evening of fun at the home of Bob and Linda Bennett on May 26, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

St. Martin’s second annual Water for Sudan Walkathon was held Saturday, May 2.  Nearly 60 people took to the streets of Ellisville in an effort to bring clean water to villages in Africa.

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