Learn more about Financial Peace University

Bill McMahon and Jennifer Lewis will have a table at the End of Summer Bash (3 to 6 pm) this Sunday with information about Financial Peace University.  Stop by and ask questions and view a video by Dave Ramsey explaining the approach.  There will also be an opportunity to purchase course materials so you will have them by the first class night on  September 7. 

If you cannot attend the Bash, there will also be  a similar opportunity later that evening in the Great Hall at 7 pm.  Childcare will be provided.

Why is financial discipleship so important?

There are more than 800 Scriptures on money, yet many people are frustrated when it comes to their finances because they haven't learned

and applied them.

For more information, contact

 Bill McMahon, or visit the  FPU Website.

  The Strawbridge class will run from

 September 7 to November 2.

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. 

Worship Team is a fun, easy and exciting place to serve. We are in need of Communion Servers, Sanctuary Set Up or Clean Up, Decorators and Special Services Team. If you would like to help with any of these areas contact Katie Marvin at katiesmarvin@gmail.com.

  Jon Ashley will be outlining the vision, strategy and program of the youth ministry in identical presentations on Sunday August 31 and September 7. They will take place in the Great Hall between 12:15 and 1:15pm (which includes time for questions). Parents of students are encouraged to attend as well as anyone who is contemplating becoming a member of the Youth Team.

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

Missions

August Mission Focus

Feed My Lambs is an outreach ministry supported by volunteers from local churches and service organizations. Every Tuesday and Thursday lunches are delivered to approximately 90 needy residents of White Oak Apartments in Porter.

The Strawbridge team participates on the 3rd Thursday each month. We serve the elderly and the wheelchair bound. We serve children and hard-working parents who struggle with financial issues, and we serve those who are fighting cancer and other serious ailments-all living in poverty. We deliver a nourishing brown-bag lunch along with our love and concern, letting these folks know that God loves them.

You can be a big part of this ministry-a donation of only $1 fills one lunch bag and we know you'll want to give more! If you would like help prepare and deliver lunches, please contact:

Diane McCabe at dianemccabe222@gmail.com.

SUMC Young Adults Community Group

Starting August 26

Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Kingwood and Green Oak 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 15th 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!

Baby Daze 

 Baby Daze Consignment Sale