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Choir Practice

by Anika Rinker | Jul 29, 2021 | Group

Vocal Workshop

Monday, July 8 at 7:30 pm

Even if you are not already in the choir, we invite anyone high school age and up to attend our Vocal Workshop. We’ll meet promptly at 7:30 pm in the Choir Loft.

We may sing some hymns, but the emphasis will be on singing technique. Everyone will push the boundaries of their ability in a fun atmosphere!

Get Involved!

Bob Duquesnel, our choir director, and the current members of the choir would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to sing with us in the loft on Sundays at the 10:30 am service. We’ve made room for about 20 singers to supplement the joyful music the congregation makes, singing of our Salvation and giving glory in gratitude to God!

We meet at 9:30 am each Sunday and review that day’s music as well as things we’ll sing on future Sundays. No other rehearsal night is planned but we will have some optional after service workshops for whatever needs arise. These will vary depending on the parish calendar and are intended to help you if you desire to develop your talents.

Please don’t feel obligated if your life only allows intermittent attendance. Just know that in all our parish’s music we experience divine intervention at the intersection of heaven and earth!

For more information, please contact bob.duquesnel@stmartininthefields.org.

Registration isn’t required, but it sure helps us keep track of everyone!

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Daughters of the King

by Anika Rinker | Oct 20, 2020 | Group

Interest & Information Classes – December 8 & January 12 after the 10:30 service in the library

All women, or anyone identifying as a woman, who think they may be interested in becoming a Daughter of the King are invited to join one or both of these informational classes. On Dec. 8, we will have refreshments and an Advent craft activity called Praying in Color.

Are You Called to Become a Daughter?

The only spiritual attribute needed to become a Daughter is a sincere desire to draw nearer to God and to help others do the same. Daughters are women striving to fulfill the promises of their Baptismal Covenant through the adoption of a Rule of Life: • To continue in the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers. • To persevere in resisting evil, and when we fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord. • To proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ. • To seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself. • To strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being.

The Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is an intergenerational community of women who desire a closer walk with the Lord, and who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life and supported by the companionship of other women. DOK members work, study, pray, and play together, supporting our church and living their own Baptismal vows. DOK’s vision statement is “to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.”

Our chapter is named the Deborah chapter. It was chartered in September 2015; read the story of the institution of this chapter.

St. Martin’s DOK chapter meets monthly on the fourth Sundays at noon in the library, located in the large parish hall, and it is open to all women or those who identify as woman. We take a vow of prayer, service, and evangelism. If you would like more information about the DOK, please contact chapter president, Claire Abraham at claire.abraham@stmartininthefields.org.

On Sunday, February 3, 2019 we received our new banner, which was blessed by our former rector, Fr. Scot McComas.

Bread Ministry – Give a warm welcome!

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.

Holy Mowers

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.

Ushers

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.