Financial Peace University is coming to Strawbridge this Fall

This isn't your typical "money class". Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun!  More that 1.5 million families and individuals have taken FPU.  The average family completing the course pays off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days.  That's an $8,000 change in position!  Whether you're struggling to make end's meet or you're a millionaire, FPU has something for you.

FPU is based on more that 800 verses of Scripture and is  a proven plan that will work for you.  To look at a sample click here:  Dave Ramsey

For more information, contact

 Bill McMahon, or visit the  FPU Website.

  The Strawbridge class will run from

 September 7 to November 2.

PREVIEW CLASS

SUNDAY AUGUST 24TH

GREAT HALL

7:00PM-8:45PM

Bright Beginnings Learning Center

 

Limited spots are available for the coming school year (2014-2015).  Contact MaryJo at maryjo.neidinger@strawbridge-umc.org.  

Our next Family Promise rotation is September 7th-14th.  Sign up will begin August 24th in the Activities Corridor.  This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals or families to Pay It Forward! 

Questions contact Corena Lipstreuer at lipstreuer@peoplepc.com

    Wednesday Nights

In the Fall

Pastor Todd will be teaching

Adam Hamilton's "Enough:

Discovering Joy Through

 Simplicity and Generosity"

beginning on September 10th

 7 pm in the Great Hall

New Sewing Bee

Beginning August 5th

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month

10:00 am

Join us in room 208 (upstairs by the elevator) to work on a project, learn to sew, or just visit. Let's get together to sew, decide on future projects and decide where to head for lunch. If you have questions contact Jerry Morgan at mary.morgan8@aol.com or

 call 281-359-5814

Falling in love is easy, staying in love takes courage, hard work, and lots of grace.

Join Beth Chenault beginning September 14th at 10:05-11:05 in Room 154, (Choir Room) for our short term study on making love last. This study is for singles, couples starting out and those who want to strengthen a solid bond.

Sign up in the Narthex.

Men's Bible Study

September 7^th

10:05-11:05 am

Room 212 

Led by Jerry Raymond 

Being Transformed By God's Truths 

Choose to be a part of a group that faces life head on and let Christ lead you through your daily movements of home, job and relationships.

Sign up in the Narthex. 

Join us for Women's Game Night on August 28th at 7:00 pm at Strawbridge United Methodist Church.  This month we are going to "mash" it up.  Mission outreach will be back to school supplies for children.  We will have a baked potato bar so we will need toppings.  We are playing Bunko so come join us, be part of a mission outreach, and come have fun "mashing" it up with us!

Questions call Sheela Allen 281-384-3201 or Jill Reuter 281-451-5694

Children can serve God during worship (and gain confidence).  Acolytes (3rd-6th graders) symbolically bring the light of Christ to worship at 9:00am and 11:15am.  Children rotate so that many can participate.  Rebecca Pubentz and Laurie Zalewski, coordinators.  Contact Rebecca, mpubentz@hotmail.com. 

End of Summer Bash! 

August 17th-Sunday-MYF Zoo Trip. Meet at SUMC for 11:15 service, leave after service. Return to SUMC at 6:00 pm. Bring a sack lunch and $15.00 for ticket.

Registration forms are available

either online or at church.

Questions: contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org or 281-360-4500. 

Missions

August Mission Focus

Feed My Lambs

is coordinated by

The Mission Northeast and supported by various local churches and civic organizations.

Feed My Lambs (FML) is a ministry that prepares and delivers sack lunches to residents of the White Oak Apartments, a low-income complex in Porter. On the third Thursday of each month, a team of Strawbridge volunteers gathers at the apartment complex to prepare sandwiches, assemble sack lunches (lunch bags are often decorated by

Strawbridge children's classes), then deliver the lunches door to door.

Visits are more than just delivering food-volunteers offer a blessing and take time to check on the well-being of residents. FML needs volunteers and financial support. Stop by the FML table in the coffee area to learn more. Prayerfully consider a gift to this local ministry. 

SUMC Young Adults Community Group

Starting August 26

Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Kingwood Drive Starbucks

Coffee, dessert, and exploration of what a difference an honest, living, growing faith can make in our world today using Brian McLaren's book We Make the Road by Walking

 Questions: Contact Michelle @ 281-360-4500 

 or michelle.ashley@hotmail.co.uk 

NECESSARY ENDINGS

All of us struggle with making the necessary changes in our lives. Is there something that you need to give up in order to move forward?

Missy Johnson will be leading this short term study based on the book Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud. 

Join us beginning September 21st from 10:05 am to 11:05 am in Room 208 for great discussion and fellowship.

Sign up in the Narthex 

DISCIPLE IV

Disciple IV

With Chuck Rollo

The new Disciple IV class begins on September 7, 2014 in Room 210 during the Sunday school hour (10:05-11:05). Need to have completed at least one other class, Disciple I, II or III to attend.

Sign up in the Narthex

Sign up in the Narthex

Strawbridge Chancel Choir 

We are looking for people who love to sing to join the Choir. Practice is on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.

We will be preparing music for our regular Sunday morning 9am traditional services as well as special music for the Advent season.

We welcome those who may only wish to sing the special music services as well.

 For more information please contact Richard at 281-713-2394. 

Upcoming Events

September 9th at 7:00 pm

Meeting about Care Packages for College Students and Military. More details to follow soon...

WOMEN'S RETREAT AT THE HEARTLAND COUNTRY INN & RETREAT CENTER, BRENHAM, TEXAS

 More details and registration information to come soon!

Share the Good News! 

What's happened in your ministry or church group lately?

How has your life been impacted?  Would you like to thank someone? Send news and photos to at  Anna Raines or 281-360-4500.