This Week at Strawbridge United Methodist Church

Greetings:

According to 2 Kings 5, General Naaman led the forces of Aram on many raids against the people of Israel. To say that he was their enemy would be a gross understatement. So you can imagine his surprise when his wife's servant, who happens to be an Israelite, informs him that his leprous skin condition can be cured by a prophet from Israel. The prophet, it turns out, is none other than Elisha. But how will Elisha respond to his enemy's request, and how will God use Elisha to impact the General from Aram along with all those involved? Join me this Sunday to find out as we celebrate the God who Heals.

Dr. Todd Jordan,

Senior Pastor

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Adult Class Information

Children's Ministries

Announcments

Strawbridge United Methodist Women

Strawbridge United Methodist Men

Young Adults

Youth Ministries

June Mission Offering

Strawbridge Music

Blood Drive

Happy Birthday

Beverly Puckett 6/19

Kevin Romeis 6/19

WesleyHurlbert 6/19

Donna Buxton 6/21

Reid Larson 6/21

Scott Burger 6/21

Cody Bruns 6/22

Diann Wilson 6/22

Ken Buxton 6/22

Amelia Silewicz 6/23

Kathy Danz 6/23

DonnaCapaletti 6/23

Linda Phelan 6/23

Betsy Williams 6/25

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Announcements

Merry Widows

Will not meet in July but will resume on August 5th. More info to come.

Coffee with the Pastors

Come to Pastor Todd's office during the Sunday school hour (10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.) the 2nd Sunday of each month during the summer to chat about the mission and ministry of Strawbridge UMC. We will not meet in July and will resume on August 9th. Join us!

Strawbridge United Methodist Women present a new

study facilitated by Rev. Laurie Purcell

Wednesday mornings 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in Room 151

July 22nd through September 2nd

Journey through this 7-session study with themes of unity, joy, gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings, facing ridicule, and more are explored.

Modern-day believers in Jesus Christ can learn much from these treasured Psalms in their journey toward greater intimacy with God.

Childcare will be provided.

Strawbridge United Methodist Men

Youth Ministries

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

June 22nd-27th 9:15 a.m.-12:00p.m. Come help with VBS, need to sign up with Pastor Emily.

June 23rd-8th Grade Pool Party-6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Check with Jon on location.

June 24th- High School Volleyball

Riverwood Middle School

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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

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:

Summer Schedule

June 21- discuss Chapter 12

June 28 - discuss Chapter 8 and share thoughts about the book

July 5 through Aug. 9 - class will not meet. Please consider volunteering in the Children's Sunday school program or attend an alternate study - "Exploring Questions of Faith" is a stand-alone study that meets at 10:05 in the Choir Room and is led by Missy Johnson and Kelli Eldridge

Aug. 16 - we will meet and discuss our summer activities

Aug. 23 - Strawbridge Bash - one worship service at 10:00, lunch and Ministry Fair, (Anyone wishing to help man our booth, please let me know)

Aug. 30 - begin new study (suggestions are always welcome!)

Contact Cheryl Burnett with any questions at

cherylburnett@hotmail.com

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:

We are beginning a study of Maxie Dunnam's book, That's What The Man Said. Please feel welcome to join us in Room 207, Sunday mornings 10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Children's Ministries

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Strawbridge Kids Sunday School

Beginning July 5th we will start a new Sunday School curriculum for Strawbridge Kids:

Attention K-4th graders (grade completed) join us for a special

Sunday school series July 5-August 16! There will be cooking, crafts,

science and more!

We will meet each Sunday in the SAC!

10:05-11:05 am

3 and 4 year olds meet in Room 101

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WACKY WEDNESDAYS

JUNE 24th (join VBS)

GRADES K-3

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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56 Ministries at SUMC

Sundays:

Sunday School: 10:05-11:05am

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

Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at

emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org

The June Mission Offering-Humble Area Assistance Ministry Back-to-School

The mission offering this month will be for HAAM's Back to School program. This program provides basic school supplies for school aged children from families needing assistance. We will be collecting notebook paper and construction paper. The VBS children will also be collecting supplies. Please place donations on the Missions table in the Activity Corridor.

Monetary donations are also welcome.

Give Blood

Save the date for our next Blood Drive which will be held on July 26th from 8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. in the Strawbridge

parking lot. You can sign up on Sunday, July 12th and Sunday, July 19th here at SUMC in the Activity Corridor. You may also donate on a "walk-in" basis. Besides making a life-saving

difference in as many as three lives for each donation, there are other rewards and incentives for "Commit for Life" donors. Please consider doing something self-less this summer - be a blood donor and save a life.

Skip Richardson

281-360-1164