This Week at Strawbridge United Methodist Church

Greetings:

Jesus said, "Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me." In John 15, Jesus uses the word "abide" 11 times and the term "bear fruit" 7 times. Clearly Christ is wanting to convey an important message to the church about our relationship with him. But what exactly does he want us to know or do about it? As we continue to explore the meaning behind Jesus' I AM statements, this Sunday we will delve deeper into his claim, "I AM the True Vine." In doing so we will discover what his words might have meant to his listeners, and what his message means for us today. I look forward to seeing you there!

Dr. Todd Jordan,

Senior Pastor

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Mission Focus

Adult Class Information

Announcements

Men's Breakfast

Sunday Morning Short Term Summer Study

Wednesday Night Summer Study

Strawbridge United Methodist Women

Children's Ministries

Young Adults

Youth Ministries

Strawbridge Music

Living Waters

Volunteer Opportunity

Happy Birthday

Rhian Webb	5/15
Noah Robbins	5/15
Piersen Garrison	5/16
Luke Bornstein	5/16
Kathy Linton	5/16
Jenna Dalley	5/16
Ken Lipstreuer	5/18
Elijah Dohse	5/18
Heather Creech	5/18
Adam Thorn	5/18
Stratton Wills	5/18
Taylor Ostrowski	5/19
Pat Miller	5/19
Kim Rankin	5/19
Mary Jo Neidinger	5/19
Diane Szeplaki	5/19
Trish King	5/20
Charles Cornaghie	5/20
Jared Pinson	5/21
Dale Morgan	5/21

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Announcements

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

FAMILY PROMISE

Help host Homeless Families!

The next rotation here at Strawbridge is June 7-June14. We need volunteers from SUMC! Please look at your calendars and see if you can spare some time during this rotation to participate in this meaningful and special mission outreach! Questions or to sign up, contact Corena Lipstreuer at lipstreuer@peoplepc.com or 281-734-4172

Sunday Morning Short Term Summer Study

Exploring Questions of Faith led by Kelli Eldridge and Missy Johnson

Beginning June 7^th 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!

Strawbridge United Methodist Women

Save the Dates:

Mark your calendars and tell your friends:

September 24th-Fall Event

November 30th- Christmas Tea

February TBD

April 7th-Spring Event

More details to come!

Women's Ministry Planning Meeting, May 19th, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., in the Library.

Questions: email Sheela Allen at skallen123@kingwoodcable.net

Youth Ministries

9th-11th Grade Youth &

Parent Meeting

May 20th, Great Hall (Rm 114)

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Discussion of Youth Ministry for

Fall 2015 (Attendance strongly encouraged)

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Current 6th-8th Grade Youth &

Parent Meeting

May 27th, Great Hall (Rm 114)

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Discussion of Youth Ministry for Fall 2015

(Attendance strongly encouraged)

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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

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

LIVING WATER

Volunteer Opportunity

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

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 has begun in the Activities Corridor.

Parents of Young Children:

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