Greetings: 

 
 It's something I never seem to have enough of; and just when I need it the most is when I am most likely to run out: Patience.  Let's face it, of all the various aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, this is the one that better come from above because it is scarce down here.  It is critical to the healthy communities and relationships to which we Christians have been called, but all too quickly forgotten in times of conflict.  Fortunately, our God is one who provides in abundance all things necessary for the Kingdom-and that includes this important gift.  Join me this Sunday as we all praise God together during one worship service at 10am in the Sanctuary and celebrate the God who showed great mercy and patience for us on the cross.

Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor 
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In This Issue
Adult Class Information
Children's Ministries
Announcements
Young Adults
Youth
Revivial Bible Study
Strawbridge Music & Fine Arts
Strawbridge All Church Bash
August Mission Focus Study
Baby Daze
Disciple Fast Track
SPLASH

Happy Birthday
 
Debbie                           
Deerhake             8/21
Cooper Vick        8/21
Lisa Paul              8/22
Shannon                       
George                 8/22
Rustin Keel          8/22
Matthias                       
Bowman              8/23
Lisa Caviness      8/24
Chandler Boyd    8/24
Harrison Boyd    8/24
Lucas Hoener     8/25
Carsen Creech    8/25
Steve Greenley   8/25
 Chuck Rollo         8/26
 Laurie Purcell      8/26
Mollie Ross          8/27
Beau Price            8/27
 Kimberly Parks    8/27
Terry Walker       8/27
Cindy Yung          8/27


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Announcements 
Wednesday Night Worship
September 9th-November 18th
In the Sanctuary
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Worship service with Communion
Childcare will be provided
 
Second Sunday Sing Out!
beginning September 13th from 3:00p.m-4:00p.m. Join us for a new music outreach to senior living centers which will meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month. No experience necessary.
For more information contact Rev. Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org
 
Wednesday Night Dinner -resumes Wednesday, September 9th-5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Strawbridge Activity Center. Adults/Youth-$6.00, Children (10 and under) $3.00 (2 years and under free), $20.00 max per family.  Sign up will begin on August 30th in the Activity Corridor.  


Four Week Methodism Class- Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m beginning on September 13th in the Pastor's Study.  This is a class for new members and visitors who wish to know more about Methodism.

 
REMEMBER TO SIGN IN AND OUT-
at the desk by the office every time that you come in or out of the church after hours.  Also, enter and exit out of the door by the office.  We need to insure that everyone is able to be located in the building at all times.  Thank you for your cooperation.


 
 
 
Sunday School
Room 209
10:05 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
 
Community Group         Tuesdays-7:30 p.m.
 
 
Attend the Ministry Fair, Lunch and Fun!
Sharing a meal
&
creating community!
 
Everyone is welcome!
 
Contact Michelle Ashley at
Youth Ministries
  
Strawbridge Youth are now on Remind 101.
  Text "@sumcupdate" then call 81010.
  
Wednesday Nights
For Youth @SUMC
 
Beginning Sept. 9th
 
7th & 8th Grade Bible Study.
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 
High School D-Team
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
 
Contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org for questions or location information.

Youth website! Go to the Strawbridge website and click on the students tab.  

Strawbridge Music & Fine Arts Ministry
 
 
Adult Singing Workshop
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
September 12th
Meet in the Choir Room
RSVP to Rev. Laurie by September 5th
 
 
Joyful Sounds-Children's Choir 1st-6th Grades
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays-beginning September 9th
Meet in Room 151
 
Youth Handbells-7th-12th Grades
5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays-beginning September 9th
Meet in the Sanctuary 
 
Youth Choir   7th-12th Grades
10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Sundays-beginning September 13th
Meet in the Choir Room
  
Sounds of Strawbridge -Adult Handbells
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sundays-beginning September 13th
Meet in the Sanctuary
 
 
 
Grace Notes-Chimers/Beginning Handbells
3rd-6th Grades
4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Sundays-beginning September 13th
Meet in the Sanctuary

Cherub Choir-3 years- K
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mondays beginning September 14th
Meet in Room 151 
 
Orchestra 7th-12th Grades/Adult
(by audition only)
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays-beginning September 10th
 
Praise Team
(by audition only)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursdays
 
For further information contact
 
 
Fine Arts Ministry will begin on Monday, September 14th with an Adult Acrylic Painting Class. (18 and over) This 6 week class will meet in Room 208 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come and experience the joy of painting, no experience necessary!
 
For more information contact
 Beth Domingue at          beth@domingue.com
 
Adult Class Information

Men's Bible Study Class:   Join us to study the bible and have fellowship with each other in a classroom setting. Contact Jerry Raymond at jerryraymond@comcast.net for further information.

 

Parents of Young Children:

Summer Schedule

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

cheryldburnett@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:

Please feel welcome to join us in Room 207, from 10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m., as we study Maxie Dunnam's book, "That's What The Man Said". 

Children's Ministries
  
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SAVE THE DATE!
September 16th. First Early Release Party for K-4 &
5th Graders.
More information to come...
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Acolytes Needed! As we begin a new school year, acolytes and cross bearers are needed for each worship service. This service opportunity is open to students in 1st-6th grade. Younger students carry in the cross, while those in 3rd-6th grade light the candles. Students typically serve 1-2 times per month. If you are interested, please email Rebecca Pubentz at mpubentz@hotmail.com with your child's name, grade they are entering, and service you typically attend. We will hold a training in early September.
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Sundays:
Sunday School: 10:05-11:05am
 

 5th and 6th graders meet in Room 200 at 10:05 a.m.
      
Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at

 emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org
 
 

 

 

 

Students bring your backpacks to be blessed at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23rd!

 

 

 
August Mission Focus 

Will be Family Promise of Lake Houston which serves Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Porter, and Huffman. This organization brings service agencies and local volunteers together to provide basic needs to those families experiencing financial difficulties. They work with the families to build individualized plans which include financial, career and educational goals. Here at SUMC we are part of the rotational hosting which happens 4 times per year. The next rotation is September 6th-13th. We need volunteers from SUMC! Please stop by their table in the Activities Corridor to sign up. Questions contact Charlie Burnett at caburnett1@comcast.net or 713-252-2124.