St. Martin's Episcopal Church

Sharing pictures from the Bishop’s visit

Janis Greenbaum — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:20:11 +0000

The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith visited St. Martin’s Sunday, May 13. The Bishop preached and presided at both services and led a discussion discussion during our 9 a.m. Adult Forum in Park Hall.

During the 10:15 service, members Mike and Paula Kelly were received by the Bishop into the Episcopal Church.

Following both services, the Bishop attended a potluck lunch with our clergy, vestry members and our confirmation candidates and their families.

We were blessed to welcome the Bishop to our parish on this lovely day!

To watch the slide show, click on the arrow in the middle of the picture below.

St. Martin’s Appreciation Sunday

Janis Greenbaum — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:09:39 +0000

Sunday, May 20 is a day of celebration as we honor all our members who have served in Christian Formation ministries throughout this program year. We are blessed to have such a dedicated group of volunteers.

Join us at 9 a.m. in Park Hall Sunday, June 20 for a special program (and cake!) to show our gratitude to these ministry leaders.

Sunday School teachers
Children’s Worship leaders and assistants
VBS coordinators, teachers and assistants
Youth Group leaders
College Outreach coordinators
Bible Study leaders
Adult Christian Formation Committee members

These ministries would not exist without your faithful energy. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and faith with our parish!

Youth float trip planned for June 2

Janis Greenbaum — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:58:06 +0000

by Kim Montgomery

Calling youth entering 6^th grade through High School: come join the Youth Group for our first Summer Event! Families of youth are also welcome to attend.

We will meet at St. Martin’s the morning of Saturday, June 2, and caravan down to beautiful Bass River Resort on the Courtois River, near Steelville, MO.

We’ll do a six-mile trip, with plenty of stops for swimming and relaxing. At the end of our float, we’ll share food and fellowship, play some horseshoes, volleyball, Frisbee, enjoy some great food cooked over a campfire, make s’mores and sing some amazing campfire songs.

Details:

Cost is $30 per person and includes canoe rental, dinner, drinks and snacks on the river.

** Bring your own sack lunch (in a Ziploc bag, please). ***

RSVP by May 26

Please contact Bob Ecker or Kim Montgomery with questions or for more information.

Additional option for those who’d like to share fellowship for more than just the day on Saturday:

Saturday night campout:

Bring your tent & camping gear, stay after the float trip and dinner/campfire, and make it a weekend!

Tent Camping is $10 + tax per night.

Cabins are another option for families: please call Bass River Resort about availability.

St. Martin’s hosts a Family Barbeque Blues Bash

Janis Greenbaum — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:08:07 +0000

Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of music, games and fun at our Family Barbeque Blues Bash on Friday, June 15 from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m.

The party will be in the church parking lot and will feature music from the Benefit Blues Band. The menu includes beef brisket, pulled pork, slivered chicken and hot dogs with sides of baked beans, corn on the cob and cookies and brownies for dessert.

Tickets will be available beginning May 20. The price is $8 for adults and $5.50 for kids under 10 (family max of $45). Proceeds from the evening will go to tornado relief efforts throughout the Midwest.

This fun family event is sponsored by St. Martin’s Outreach Committee and the Episcopal Church Women.

2012 Discernment Conference

Janis Greenbaum — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:11:23 +0000

Anyone interested in learning about discernment for ministry in the Diocese of Missouri is invited to attend the 2012 Discernment Conference.

The Conference will be held June 3 and 4 at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Eureka.

The Discernment Conference, sponsored by the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Missouri, is open to candidates, postulants, aspirants, and those contemplating discernment for ministry. It is also intended for clergy in the Diocese of Missouri who are new to the process of discernment in this diocese or for those who wish to renew their understanding.

The conference will feature talks by the bishop, clergy and laity of the diocese. There will be time for questions, fellowship and sharing. If you are interested in learning about discernment for ministry in this diocese, if you are already in the process, or if you are a priest or deacon new to the diocese and think you will be overseeing discernment processes in your congregation–this conference is for you.

+Cost: $115 per person
+Scholarship help is available through the Commission on Ministry on a limited basis. Please consider asking your congregation for financial assistance.
+Cancellations submitted after May 18 may not be refunded.
+*Spouses and partners of participants are invited to dinner and a panel discussion on the family life of the ordained on the evening of June 3.
+Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m.
+Reservations are required.
+If your spouse/partner would like to attend, please include an additional $8.00 with the registration fee.
+All registrations must be received no later than Friday, May 18.
+Late registrations will not be accepted.
+Conference fee includes the dormitory room, four meals, snacks and materials.
+All dormitory rooms are single occupancy.

Download a registration form and directions here:
2012 Discernment Conference Registration form

Return your reservations to:
Robin Weisenborn
Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
1210 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
rweisenborn@diocesemo.org