Five St. Martin’s members traveled to Joplin, Missouri in July on a weekend mission trip with the Diocesan Youth Group. Steve Gillies shares his experiences helping to clean-up the area that was devastated by a tornado earlier this summer.
by Steve Gillies
When Heidi Gioia made the request to the congregation for adult volunteers for the Diocesan Mission trip to Joplin, I don’t know why, but I knew I wanted to go. I told my wife Susan I wanted to help and she said she felt the same way.
Congratulations to St. Martin’s member Helen Dewey, who turned 102 on August 20. Helen’s son and daughter-in-law Bob and Mary Pomeroy brought cake to the birthday girl and enjoyed the celebration together. Continue reading »
Alleluia! The Lord is risen!
St. Martin’s celebrated Easter 2011 with three worship services, an Easter egg hunt, and fellowship in Park Hall. Despite the rainy weather, more than 450 people enjoyed the holiday traditions at St. Martin’s. Father Jon Hall, Deacon Susan Naylor and Music Director Earl Naylor led Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30. Thanks to the Episcopal Church Women for organizing the kids’ Easter egg hunt and the Grand Coffee Hour(s). Check out the photo gallery from the morning’s activities. Continue reading »
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church was fortunate to have an exhibit of very special artwork on display in its Park Hall. This is a traveling exhibit created by children in our companion diocese, the Diocese of Lui. The children participating in this project range in ages from 4 to 19.
Children in the United States have crayons, colored pencils and various art supplies available from the time they are toddlers. The children of Lui had never held supplies like this in their hands. For these children, this was a first chance to express themselves through art. Please take a look at their work to gain a perspective of their world. Continue reading »
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.)
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!
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.
Click to see the pictures. Continue reading »
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