Greetings: 

 
 Eighteenth century French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau summed up a thousand lectures and sermons in one simple, powerful question, "What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?"  A small, seemingly insignificant act of kindness can change the course of a person's life, even the course of history.  Jesus, himself, knew the power of kindness: feeding the hungry, healing the sick, loving the unlovable.  So, then why do we so easily forget to be kind and how can we show it more?  Join me this Sunday as we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit be taking a good look at Kindness.

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

Happy Birthday
 

Cathy Mann        8/28
Benjamin                      
Reynolds              8/28
Tracey Gibbs       8/28
Jessica Harrison8/28
Elizabeth                      
Genter                  8/29
Austin Bridger     8/29
Bruce Kreischer  8/29
Terry Brown        8/29
Barbara Murray8/30
Ed Brown             8/30
Sydney Ware      8/30
Elizabeth                       
Campbell             8/30
Erica Rendon      8/30
Brian Welborn    8/31
Chris Fogt            8/31
Donna Ullrich     8/31
Maury Sticker     8/31
Ian Thorn             8/31
 Lesa Carter           8/31
  Michala Halm        9/1
  Grace Abshire        9/1
  Resa Alexander     9/2
  Larry Lewis            9/2
  Thomas Dowd       9/2
  Alex Daley              9/2
  Zach Price              9/2







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Announcements 
Merry Widows- will not meet in September.

Family Promise- September 6th-13th.  We need volunteers from SUMC!  Please stop by the table in the Activity Corridor to sign up.  Questions contact Charlie Burnett at caburnett1@comcast.net or 713-252-2124.

XYZ Group-  will meet September 19th at 4:30 p.m. for lunch at Spring Creek BBQ in Humble.
 
Women's Ministry - Join us on September 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the Strawbridge Activity Center (SAC). Our speaker will be Glenda MacDonald-Chaplin at Texas Children's Hospital.   We are also collecting crayons and coloring books to donate to the hospital. Childcare will be provided.
 
College/Military Care Packages-  meet in Room 209 on September 21st to prepare packages. Donations are needed at least one week in advance of meeting. Please leave on table in Activity Corridor.
 
The Mission Milby -group is planning a Fall Festival to be held Saturday, October 24th at 4:00 p.m. at Mission Milby. We will have games and Trunk or Treat activities for the youth and their families. Volunteers are needed! For more information or to volunteer contact Rhian Webb at rhian515@gmail.com
 
Living Water Mission Trip-Honduras
The Strawbridge UMC team is preparing to
travel to Honduras this October to drill a water well and teach hygiene in a community which does not have access to clean water. You can be a part of that effort! During September, we will collect items that the team can bring with them to be used by the children in the community. Items in need are:
Crayons                          Construction paper
Bubbles                           Plain white paper plates
Soccer balls                    Jump ropes
Brown paper bags (lunch size)
Please put donations on the Missions table in the
Activity Corridor.

Wednesday 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.
 
  
 
The Confirmation Study of Greg Ogden's book Discipleship Essentials will be covered in both Sunday School and Community Group.
 
Sunday School 
 (Room 209)  10:05 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
 
Community Group
  Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
 
Save the date for our first Mission Sunday on
 September 20th!
 
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.  

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.

 

 

     

 
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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 EARLY RELEASE PARTY
FOR K-4TH & 5TH GRADERS
September 16th
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Meet in the Strawbridge Activity Center (SAC)
Bring your lunch and come ready to have fun.  Activities will be both on and off campus.
5th Graders will meet separately from the younger elementary.
 
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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
 
 

 

 

 
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
 
 
 
 
SPLASH!  will now be offered on Mondays beginning September 14th (Room 207) at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays beginning September 16th (Room 208) at 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  Each Adult Acrylic Painting (18 and over) class will run 6 weeks.
Come and experience the joy of painting, no experience necessary! 
   For more information contact
 Beth Domingue at beth@domingue.com