Todd Jordan
Greetings: 

 

 

Too often we live under the oppressive notion that the end is the end. Whether the conclusion of a school year, the break-up of a close relationship, termination from a place of employment, or the loss of a dear loved one, closure and departure from what once was can bring with it a wide range of emotions like grief, fear, anxiety and pain. Yet, in any ending is at the same time the possibility for new beginnings. When Jesus boldly proclaims, "I am the resurrection and the life," he is not only claiming oneness with God, but reminding us that we worship a living God who is not limited by endings-not even death itself. And he has shown time and time again that he is more than capable of bringing hope from despair, beginnings out of endings, life from death. Join me this Sunday for a powerful word of hope from our Savior as we delve into his life-giving words found in John 11.

 

 

 Dr. Todd Jordan,

 Senior Pastor    

 
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In This Issue
Ordination Invite
Adult Class Information
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday Night Summer Study
Announcements
Sunday Morning Short Term Summer Study
Strawbridge United Methodist Women
Children's
Young Adults
Youth Ministries
Strawbridge Music
Living Water
Golf Tournament

 

Happy Birthday

 

 

Carter Ullrich

5/29

Robert Webb

5/29

Josiah Rasch

5/29

Debra Davis

5/29

Kitanna Christensen

5/30

Whitney Dove

5/30

Madison Shaw

5/30

Rachel Lewis

5/30

Jane Wesson

5/30

Lee Michael McKenzie

5/31

Austin McLean

5/31

 

 

Lynden Rasch

6/1

Kate Marvin

6/1

Dianne Gibson

6/2

Natalie Caldwell

6/2

Freddie Monzon

6/3

Jeff Wahrmund

6/4

 

 


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Announcements 

 

Name Tags 

We all like to greet and be greeted by name, so please wear your name tags for Sunday worship and other church events. If you need a name tag, contact Cheryl Burnett at cheryldburnett@hotmail.com or 281-360-5127.

 

 

Merry Widows Lunch-June 3rd

The next luncheon for this merry group of lovely ladies will be at Chimichurri's on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:30 a.m. All ladies welcome!

 

 

Stephen Ministry-Here to Help You

Stephen Ministry helps those facing life's difficulties receive Christian love and support through one-on-one, confidential, caring relationships. Contact Bev Puckett at bpuckett61950@yahoo.com. or Pastor Beth at 281-360-4500 or

beth.chenault@strawbridge-umc.org.

 

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!  If you can spare some time contact Corena Lipstreuer at lipstreuer@peoplepc.com or 281-734-4172

 

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! 

 

Questions: email Sheela Allen at skallen123@kingwoodcable.net

 

 
 
Youth Ministries

 

 

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.

 

8th Grade Baseball Trip (those going into 8th grade): Astros v. Rockies; June 16th-11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meet here at SUMC for van ride to event, return to SUMC for pickup. Contact Jon as soon as possible for more

information.

 

Drop-In: June 17th and 18th; 7-12th grades.   Join us for games, sports, bible studies, etc., here at SUMC. Bring your own lunch.

11:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.

 


 

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

 

  

 

 

 ClubCorp Charity Classic Golf Tournament

 Celebrating 41 years of giving 

back to our community

 

Friday, June 19, 2015

 

In 2014, we raised $90,912 for our three charities, HAAM, the ClubCorp Employee Partner Care Foundation and Augie's Quest. In the past four years, we have contributed over $206,845 and have a goal of $150,000 in our fifth year. Thank you to all who have participated, we can't wait for a bigger and better 2015!

 

To register, visit www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com

and select The Clubs of Kingwood

 

Join us for a great day of golf benefitting:

 

Augie's Quest-Cure ALS

HAAM-Humble Area Assistance Ministries  

E.P.C.F. Employee Partners Care Foundation

 

With your charitable contribution you receive:

 

8:00 a.m.-Registration begins with breakfast

 

9:30 a.m.-Shotgun start

 

1:30 p.m.-Awards luncheon and silent auction

 

  Plus.... "Member for a Day" certificate to 21 ClubCorp

 Private Clubs 

including Deerwood Club 

 

www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com

Please join us this coming Sunday morning May 31st to celebrate Reverend Laurie Purcell's Ordination with a reception in the Strawbridge Activities Center at 10:05 a.m.  All are invited?

 

Adult Class Information

Men's Bible Study Class:   Join us to study the bible and have fellowship with each other in a classroom setting. 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Morning 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!

 

Children's Ministries

Contact Pastor Emily to sign up for Kids 1st and Mission 56 Family Event!
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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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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.

 

Beginning June 7th all 5th and 6th graders will meet in Room 200 at 10:05 a.m.


 

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Mission 56- Pre-Teen Bible Study

5th and 6th graders

Sundays 5-7

 

  MISSION 56 SUMMER SWIM PARTY ON MAY 31ST,

WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 P.M., at The Gosney's

5919 Elmwood Hill Ln.

Kingwood, TX

     

Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at

 

 emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org