Todd Jordan
Greetings: 

 

 

There's nothing quite like the aroma of fresh baked bread, except perhaps sinking one's teeth into a warm, buttery slice. Yet, no sooner are we finished with one piece and we're on to the next. Isn't it funny how even the most satisfying things in life never last? In fact, is there even such a thing as everlasting satisfaction? Moreover, would we recognize it if we had it? Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry." God knows what we need for lasting satisfaction, which should not be confused with mere happiness, or fullness. But where and how do we find this truly satisfying "bread of life" and how will we know when we do? Join me this Sunday as we will explore together the meaning of this quizzical "I AM" statement from Jesus found in John 6. I look forward to seeing you! 

 

 

 

 Dr. Todd Jordan,

 Senior Pastor    

 
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Mission Focus
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Announcements
Children's Ministries
New Short Term Study
Merry Widows Luncheon
Young Adults
Youth Ministires
Strawbridge Music
Living Waters
Volunteer Opportunities

 

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5/4

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Announcements 

 

Page Turners Book Club

Join us the 4th Tuesday of each month for our book club!  For more information contact Mary Lynne Weemering at 281-358-9497.

 

Home Bound Communion

First Sunday of each month.  Available to anyone who is home bound and unable to come to church for communion!

Contact Ellen Cosio at 832-514-0128. 

 

Between Jobs and Beyond

an outreach Ministry of St. Martha's.  Employment Ministry that meets every Friday at 9:20 a.m. in Room 2, 3702 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood 

 


 

 

New Short Term Summer Study 

 

 

Exploring Questions of Faith led by Kelli Eldridge and Missy Johnson

 

Beginning June 7th on Sunday Mornings at 10:05am

 

Where:  Room 154 (Choir room)

 

Based on the NOOMA series by Rob Bell, we will be discussing a short thought provoking video each week.  There are no reading requirements for this class and each one stands alone... so please come join us anytime!

 
 

 

Merry Widows Luncheon

Zammitti's

In King's Harbor

Wednesday, May 6

At 11:30 a.m.

Join us!

Contact Trish at trish.king@strawbridge-umc.org or call the church office

at 281-360-4500.

 

 

 

Young Adults
 Young Adults Sunday School

18-30's single or married

10:05-11:05 am

Room 209

Come Join Us!  All are welcome!

   

Community Group

Tuesdays-7:30 p.m.

 

If you would like to host a Community Group, please let me know! 

 Questions about Young Adult Group: contact Michelle at michelle.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org 

 

Youth Ministries

 

 Senior Recognition Sunday-May 17th@ 11:15  a.m.  High School Seniors are invited to participate and attend the luncheon.  You may also apply for a $250 Baby Daze Scholarship. Applications for Scholarships are available in rack near the elevator.  Contact Jon Ashley for sign ups or for further information at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org

 

Strawbridge Youth are now on Remind 101.  Text "@sumcupdate" then call 81010.

 

AYM- Leader Training-June 6th here at SUMC at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. 

Packing- will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot.

 

AYM All Youth Mission Trip    

June 7-13, Fort Worth, TX

Sign up forms are on the wall by the elevator.

Get your applications in to the youth office!

 

New youth website! Go to the strawbridge website and click on the students tab.

   

 

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

 Strawbridge Music

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Texas Conference Choir Clinic for Music and Worship Arts

 

June 8-12, 2015

 

Lakeview Conference Center

Palestine, TX

 

For 3rd-12th grades,

Chaperones are needed, full scholarships are available.

 

For further information contact Rev. Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org  

LIVING WATER

 

  
 
  

 

May Mission Focus


 

Mission Milby

 


 

The Mission Milby Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) aims to "significantly reduce poverty in Houston's

Pecan Park and surrounding East End neighborhoods by revitalizing the community while preserving its heritage and honoring its culture and character." In collaboration with

community stakeholders and other Houston-area partners (such as Strawbridge), MMCDC is working to improve residents' quality of life "so that all may experience God's grace and blessing through established and sustainable measures such as love, trust, acceptance, education, employment, safety, and health." In addition to financial support, SUMC also pursues hands-on opportunities to further MMCDC's mission ministry.

 

If you have any questions please contact Rob Webb at

robertnwebb17@gmail.com or 281-361-7718.

 

Adult Class Information

Men's Bible Study Class:  The next Men's Breakfast will be June 20th, 8a.m.-10a.m., will have another quest speaker.  Sign up will begin on May 31st.

 

New Class:

Parents of Young Children (POYC) will meet in the Library from 10:05-11:05 a.m. Join us for fellowship and discussion of raising children in this day and age.

 

The Seekers Class:

All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings in room 151 at 10:05 a.m.  Questions?  Please contact John Paradysz at johnparadysz@gmail.com 

 

New Directions Class Study:  "Respectable sins "

Have Christians become so preoccupied with "major" sins that we have lost sight of our need to deal with more subtle sins? Navigator author Jerry Bridges addresses the "acceptable" sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves, including pride and anger. He goes to the heart of the matter, exploring our feelings of shame and grief and opening a new door to God's forgiveness and grace. Travel down the road of spiritual formation with Jerry and discover your true identity as a loved child of God."   Come join us in Room 207.

 

                                       

Children's Ministries


 

Vacation Bible School

sign up forms are available in the Activity Corridor at

 Strawbridge UMC.   

Sign up online under the Happenings tab for further information at

www.strawbridge-umc.org 

If you have questions, contact

 Pastor Emily at

emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org 



 
 
 
  


 

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Kids 1st

Sunday, May 3rd- 5-7 p.m. 3rd-4th grades, bring your bike, helmet and $$$ for a ride to Sonic.

Return to SUMC for pickup.

 

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Strawbridge Kids Sunday School


 

3yrs to 4th Grade             10:05am-11:05am 


 

3 and 4 year olds go to Room 101

All K-4th grade meet in the SAC

 every Sunday morning @10:05 am. 

 After a group lesson everyone will

 go to their appropriate class.


 


 


 

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56 Ministries at SUMC

 

Sundays:

Sunday School: 10:05-11:05am

 

5th graders meet in the SAC at 10:05 am for a group lesson. After your lesson you will go to your classroom.

 

 

 

6th graders meet in Room 200 at 10:05.


 

Mission 56- Pre-Teen Bible Study

5th and 6th graders

Sundays 5-7

 

  6th Grade Prayer breakfast

Thursday mornings, 8-9:30 am, Great Hall (Room 114) 

transportation to school will be provided with parental permission. 

See you at 8:00 am for breakfast, devotion and gym time! 

 

   

 

Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at

 

 emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Helping Hands-A Neighborhood Mission

This mission activity is designed to provide volunteers on a regular basis, to complete small one day projects for our neighbors in the Porter and New Caney area. Questions contact Bill Chenault at bill.chenault@gmail.com or Steve Johnson at stevejohnsontexas@gmail.com

 

S.A.S.  Surface to Air Support

This group is open to anyone who has a loved one or knows of a loved one who is serving in the military.  We also welcome all of our Great Veterans to share insight, wisdom, and encouragement.  Through prayer, laughter, love, and words of encouragement, we want to build lasting friendships while providing support for each other and those we love who are currently stationed away from home or in far away lands defending our nation.  Beginning Monday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m., meeting weekly in room 208.  Join us!

Psalm 91-1, "He who dwells in the shelter of he Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."