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Todd Jordan
Dear ,

Happy New Year!  

 

I will be with you this Sunday as we embark on "A Journey with Jonah". The title of my message is "You can run, but you can't hide!" (Jonah 1). The story of Jonah and the whale is one of the oddest accounts in the Bible, and I'm looking forward to diving in (couldn't resist the pun), exploring this odd story with you, and discerning what it means for us today.  

 

See you Sunday,

 

Dr. Todd Jordan,

Senior Pastor 

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Advent Offering Update
Prayer for a New Year
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Urgent Children's Ministry Request

Beginning in January, we need adults to help lead children's church one Sunday a month. Parents of children who attend Children's Church we need your help too. To volunteer contact Pastor Beth.
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Happy Birthday

 

1/5      Charlotte Mowery

1/5      T. Shull

1/5      Weston Mitchell

1/5      Laurie Starkey

1/5      Theresa Graham

1/5      Thomas Bruns

1/6      Anne Branton

1/6      RJ Goss

1/7      Rick Mitchell

1/7      Wineva Hankamer

1/8      Jack Paradysz

1/8      Madison Pfeiffer

1/8      David Fry

1/9      Bonnie Deterding

1/10    Angela Tombari

1/10    Ellen Carter

1/10    Jane Steele

1/10    Sybil Wolfe

1/10    BJ Olonilua


Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry
If you or someone you know is hurting, please let us help. Stephen Ministers are trained to give one-on-one pastoral care. Contact Pastor Beth or Bev Puckett, 281.360.6687. 
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Super Bowl of Caring
Tackle Hunger Souper Bowl of Caring Kicking Off This Sunday!
Bring canned foods to collection bins at Strawbridge UMC and tackle hunger in our community!
* Goal: 3,200 food items
* Collection Period: January 12-February 2

Central North District Training

Sunday, January 26 * 2-5 PM * The Woodlands UMC

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Central North District Training featuring Keynote Speaker, Dr. George Hunter, III, one of the country's foremost experts on evangelism and church growth. A host of experts will offer workshops on:Social Media; Churches in Transitional Neighborhoods; Training for SPR, Finance and Trustee Chairs; Adopt-A-School; Ministry to Young Adults; Prayer; and Exploring Vibrant Churches. RSVP to Sandra at 281.360.4500 or 
sandra.plilar@strawbridge-umc.org
Important Tax Notice
2013 Contributions

To ensure your church contributions are tax deductible, do not file your 2013 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Year-end contribution statements for 2013 will be mailed by 1/31/2014. Contact Ann Bryan with questions about your contribution statement. 

Advent Offering Update
 It's Not Too Late!

To date Advent Offering donations to date total almost $15,000. That's a blessing, but still short of our $20,000 goal. The Strawbridge Mission ministry operates independent of the church budget, so we depend on Lenten and Advent offerings to support our local outreach ministries. It's not too late-please consider  (1) making a gift if you have not yet taken the opportunity, or (2) increasing your donation.  Remember...."it is in giving that we receive".  

Prayer for a New Year
I will try this YEAR to live a simple, sincere and serene life, repelling promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity, and self-seeking; cultivating cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity, and the habit of holy silence; exercising economy in expenditure, generosity in giving, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust, and a childlike faith in God.

In particular I will try to be faithful in those habits of prayer, work, study, physical exercise, eating, and sleep which I believe the Holy Spirit has shown me to be right.

(From Forward Day by Day)
The Food Network
A New Small Group
Central American Food
If you love to cook this is an opportunity to share your passion. Come to an informational meeting Tuesday, January 7 at 7 p.m. in room 207. Child care provided. Contact Katie Marvin at 281.948.1178. 

 

Habitat 2014 
Learn the latest Habitat news the moment it happens. Contact Howard Deterding at or 832.233.5476 with questions.
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Lots of online retailers (like Amazon and Expedia) will give a percentage of purchases to Strawbridge UMC through the UMCMarket! All you need to do is visit www.umcmarket.org and register. Specify the church, "Kingwood Strawbridge". When you're ready to buy, just log into your UMCmarket account and shop at any of the partner retailers and, PRESTO, a percentage of the sale is given to the church.  

 

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