by Alan Bentrup | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
St. Martin’s has sponsored scouting since the mid 1990’s and is proud to continue the tradition! We are an open and welcoming community where all are welcome. Our scouting programs are open to boys and girls and we would love to have your family join us!
Cub Scout Pack 937
Cub Scouts are for boys and girls starting Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Pack 937 was newly formed in 2018 and continues to grow! The pack has enjoyed numerous outings, family campouts, pack advancements, and much support and leadership from the parish of St. Martin’s and Troop 937. The Cubs have gained life long experiences and friendships by various activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, visiting the fire department, and even doing a little fundraising. The pack looks forward to another amazing start of the year with pack expansion for the 20-21 school year in full swing! Cubs will participate in various activities with Troop 937 with Adopt a Street, (clearing litter off streets) and most recently, the Good News Garden project at St.Martin’s, and many more fun and adventurous activities!
While it looks a little different this year, the mission still remains the same: Family Focused, Value Driven, Do your Best, and Have Fun doing it! Pack 937 welcomes boys and girls! From the BSA: Cub Scouting nurtures leadership and character growth, strengthens families, helps develop interests and skills, provides adventure, creates fellowship, promotes diversity, teaches duty to God and country (a scout is Reverent), and last but not least- is FUN! If you have a Kinder-5th grader that is interested in joining the Pack, please contact Cubmaster Christopher DeClerk at cdsmitf@twc.com. Annual program dues are only $75 and we have scholarships available. Nobody will be left behind!
Pack 937 Upcoming Events:
September 13 2020, Noon-2pm- physically distanced pool party and calendar scheduling day: bring your child, swim, and roast and eat hot dogs and s’mores over an open fire! While there, mark your calendar for upcoming pack events including the Raingutter Regatta and Pinewood Derby, camping, hiking and joint events with Troop 937. Please contact Cubmaster Christopher DeClerk at cdsmitf@twc.com to rsvp!
Den and Pack meetings will be scheduled at the pool party.
October 17-18: Family Campout at Hickory Creek: Oct. 17-18th. We will enjoy the outdoors separated with families in their own tents separated from one another. We have two 75’ deep campsites reserved with water and electricity, across from a restroom, so definitely family friendly. In the evening we’ll roast hot dogs and s’mores over an open fire, sing songs, tell stories, and see some great skits that the scouts put on. Sunday morninfg we will show our reverence to God in an outdoor service. It will be a weekend to build memories that will last a lifetime! Contact Cubmaster Christopher DeClerk cdsmitf@twc.com for more information and to rsvp!
Upcoming… Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, Spring Campout, and Blue and Gold Banquet.
Scouts BSA Troop 937:
Scouts BSA is for youth in sixth grade until age 18 or for fifth graders who have completed their Arrow of Light.
Troop 937 was established in the mid 90’s and has grown into a very successful and close knit troop. At Troop 937, we recognize the many demands youth face today. Part of its success can be attributed to supporting a balance between Scouting and the various other responsibilities including academics, athletics, music, theater, church, family and simple down time. We encourage the boys to participate in most troop meetings and our monthly activities. However, we understand that there will be schedule conflicts and other commitments. Troop 937 is made up of neighboring communities of Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Grapevine, Roanoke and Trophy Club. As a result of our unique geographic mix, the troop develops lasting inter school friendships that would not ordinarily occur. Our troop welcomes diversity in youth and leaders. Although we currently do not have a Girls BSA program, we would love to start any time there’s interest!
Upcoming events:
Eagle Project: Jordan D. Labyrinth Border Install Day (Aug 29 2020 8:00AM)
Eagle Project: Jordan D. Labyrinth Border Install Day 2 (Aug 30 2020 8:00AM)
TROOP MEETING Via Zoom (Aug 30 2020 4:00PM)
Game Night Via Zoom (Sep 4 2020 8:00PM)
TROOP MEETING via Zoom (Sep 13 2020 4:00PM)
Swim Test (Sep 13 2020 6:00PM)
Swim Test (Sep 16 2020 6:30PM)
KAYAKING CAMPOUT – Lake Grapevine (Sep 19 2020 8:00AM – Sept 20 2020 Noon)
For more information about Scout Troop 937, please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Christopher DeClerk at cdsmitf@twc.com or Chartered Organization Representative Liza Goodner at liza.goodner@stmartininthefields.
Scouting Pictures
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by Anika Rinker | Sep 21, 2020 | Group, News
The Bread Ministry is an important part of St. Martin’s mission of radical hospitality. Members bake bread to share with new guests at our church, along with a little information about our church and worship services. The bread ministry strives to let newcomers know that we are very glad they chose to be with us, and that we hope they will become a part of our church community.
The bread ministry group feels that the love and hospitality shown to newcomers by baking bread reflects the Christian belief that is embodied in the phrase “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” [Matthew 7:12]
Bread bakers will bake several loaves of bread & bring them to church. Some of the bread is also used to help feed the homeless through our Service Sunday ministry for Union Gospel Mission.
Get Involved! The Bread Ministry has no regular meetings, and communicates mostly by email or phone. This ministry has a very valuable place in our church, and many families have responded that they really felt welcome at St. Martin’s because of the wonderful bread that was shared with them! If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Flo Lowrey at lowrey.flo@gmail.com.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 20, 2020 | Group
The Holy Mowers are a group of men and women who mow, edge, trim, and maintain the majority of the church landscape to make the church grounds welcoming.
Each weekend a team meets to mow and edge. If you can spend a couple of hours once a month doing yardwork with other team members, please contact Chris Mullaney at lucky_charms4077@yahoo.com or Rex Angle at rex.angle@bnsf.com.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 20, 2020 | Group
We’re currently practicing Drive-In Worship each Sunday at 10:30 am. Ushers are needed to direct parking, and to help with passing out consecrated communion cups, pass the plate, etc. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Kerry Angle at kkangle@prodigy.net.
St. Martin’s ushers greet worshipers, assist with seating, take a head count, bring the bread and wine to the table, guide people to Holy Communion, and provide other in-service hospitality during worship.
Get involved: Anyone interested in taking part in this ministry would be very welcome! Please speak with Rex or Kerry Angle if you would like further information, or send an email to kkangle@prodigy.net.
Be a gift bearer! We’d like to invite families to help us prepare for communion by bringing our gifts of bread & wine forward to the table. If you would like to participate, please talk to Kerry Angle or speak to an usher when you enter the church before any service. Or you may contact Kerry Angle at kkangle@prodigy.net.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 20, 2020 | Group
Flower Ministry
Members of the flower ministry decorate the altar area each week with beautiful flower arrangements and create floral displays for special services.
Get involved!
Contact Linda Seeber at rwseeber@sbcglobal.net to get involved.
Dedications
Donations help cover the cost of the flowers while paying tribute to someone or some event.
Dedications are printed in the weekly bulletin.
If you would like to donate to the flower minstry or dedicate the weekly flowers, please use the button below to fill out the form.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 20, 2020 | Group
The Spiritual Awareness group meets weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 am in the Rector’s Study.
Members share and listen to each others’ “faith story” and how they see God working in their lives, most especially in the week that has passed. Meetings begin and end with prayer. Each person may share if they wish. Sometimes we just come to listen.
We have been meeting as a group for many years. The membership remains in a state of flux as people come and go. It is open to both men and women, and attendance each week is not required. Come when you can.
Over the years we have developed a keen sense of intimacy and trust. We are sharing the most precious part of ourselves, which is our spiritual journey. We ask that “what is said in the room, stays in the room.” We are accepting of where we all are on the journey; we don’t try to “fix” anyone’s theology or be critical of any beliefs. It truly is an opportunity to share in a respectful environment.
We’re not a prayer group, although we pray for each other; we are not a support group, although we support each other. Sharing our spirituality is our purpose.
We can guarantee that you will be welcomed by the group. Please come and give us a try! For more information or to RSVP to any Thursday, please contact us at spiritual-awareness@stmartininthefields.org.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 20, 2020 | Group
Our Radical Hospitality group warmly welcomes newcomers to worship and to the community of our church. Members greet, bake and deliver bread to guests, and work to connect newcomers to groups and ministries in our church. We are intentionally inclusive, welcoming, respectful and nurturing.
We have a team of greeters who strive to make our visitors welcome as they enter our doors. The congregation as a whole extends a warm welcome when we “pass the peace” during the service. A greeter or another member of the congregation endeavors to escort our guests to the parish hall for refreshments following the service; our Coffee Hour is a time of meeting and greeting in a relaxed, family atmosphere.
All are welcome at Christ’s table. Helpful instructions are given to make our guests comfortable in coming forward to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.
Members of the Bread Ministry deliver freshly-baked bread and information about St. Martin’s to guests who fill out a Communication Card found in the back of the pew. The delivery is most often made on the Sunday afternoon of the guest’s visit.
We follow up with welcoming emails and postal letters and calls to our guests. Requests for information by our guests are given to the appropriate ministry leader so that answers can be provided as quickly as possible. We add newcomers to our Contstant Contact mailing list and church database and order nametags.
All members of the congregation are automatically part of the Radical Hospitality team. The responsibilities are easy to fulfill. Speak to your neighbor at the peace; walk across the aisle and shake the hand of someone you don’t know. All you have to say is, “The Peace of the Lord.”
Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. ~Romans 15:7
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. ~Peter 4:8-9
We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. ~3 John 1:8
Get Involved: Like to meet new people and provide a warm welcome? Have we got a deal for you! Greeters serve one Sunday a month for about 30 minutes before the service and 30 minutes after the service. It is a truly rewarding experience. We are always looking to expand the team. Contact Mary Beth Butler at marybethbutler@gmail.com.
by Alan Bentrup | Sep 18, 2020 | Group
Please join us
- First Sundays at noon at a local restaurant
- 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays at noon in the large parish hall
- Fifth Sundays – no meeting
- To get on the mailing list and for meeting location, please sign up using the button below.
Band of Moms is a group of mothers of every age group – babies, toddlers, tweens & teens, young adults, failure to launch…it’s for all moms. As joyous as the season of raising children is, it is also one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. For that reason, a safe space is provided for moms to communicate with each other.
Potluck
At Band of Moms, childcare is always provided. Each meeting includes a potluck & discussion. Bring a brunch dish to share if you can, come anyway if you can’t! There is always enough food! We’ll sit & talk about everything and anything and we’ll listen to one another. Sometimes as moms, all we really want is adult conversation and someone to listen. We always end in prayer. Come as you are. We form strong friendships as we grow together in faith and support one another on this walk.
Discussion
We really strive to make this a safe place for moms to pour their hearts out to and feel comfortable in knowing that they are never alone. We eat breakfast, drink coffee, then talk about about the Gospel for the week. We talk about our own experiences & how we get through them, and celebrate the blessings and wins, which are many!
Support
We have seen each other through cancer, surgeries, behavioral diagnoses, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, birth, the loss of loved ones, and the list goes on. The big thing we always remember is that what happens in our group, stays in our group, and we all are fiercely committed to protecting the privacy of one another.
Meetings are on Sundays at noon in the Large Parish Hall and at a restaurant once a month. Our annual celebrations, Christmas parties and special occasion dates will be determined as a group.
Questions? More info? Contact Liza Goodner, liza.goodner@stmartininthefields.org.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 16, 2020 | Group
Altar Guild teams, working under the direction of the clergy, prepare for the celebration of the Eucharist or any of the other sacraments of the church, including baptisms, weddings and funerals. They also take care of the vessels, vestments, linens, and acolyte equipment.
At our church, the altar guild is divided into four teams. Each team assumes responsibility for the worship services for a whole week, including Saturday, Sunday, weekday services, and weddings and funerals during the week. Team members prepare the altar before each service, clean the altar area after each service, and care for the linens and vestments. The guild holds two major meetings a year, prior to Holy Week and Christmas. Together they review the details of these busy times, socialize, and sometimes have a guest speaker. All members work together during Holy Week and Christmas to share the work and get to know people on the other teams.
Join us and learn about this great ministry, open to men and women, that has been in existence for centuries. If you are looking for a ministry that will truly and humbly serve the Lord, please contact our clergy or one of the Altar Guild directors, Linda Seeber at rwseeber@sbcglobal.net or Jean Freitag at jhfrei@mac.com.
by Anika Rinker | Sep 9, 2020 | Better Together
Want to feel more connected during Sunday service at St. Martin’s? Have a prayer request that didn’t make it into this week’s bulletin? Use the LIVE CHAT feature on YouTube during the live stream worship on Sunday Mornings at 10:30 am.
If you want to enter a prayer request, give peace, or comment on the music during the service, you can use the Live Chat feature during the live stream on our YouTube channel. We’ll post your comments at the musical interludes during the offertory or the postlude, or if it’s a prayer request at the appropriate time during the Prayers of the People. Using the Live Chat feature can help us feel more connected to our worship community.
