Greetings: 

Todd JordanDo you have money, or does it have you? Do you own your possessions, or do they own you? In a world of competing values, the biggest competition for Christians may be the one between our Almighty God and the "almighty dollar." How do we balance a need for fiscal responsibility and Godly stewardship? Join me Sunday to examine some key components to finding Financial Peace.

Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 
   
 

   
Adult Class Information
Adult Study-"Secrets of a Teenage Brain"
Join us in Room 210 on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.   We know that parents of pre-teen and teens face challenging issues every day.  Join us as we talk about strategies and solutions regarding social media, communication, respect, bullying and other topics related to guiding this age group.
Questions contact Pastor Emily Bankston at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org.
  
Men's Bible Study Class:    Men of Strawbridge-All Ages.  If you are not currently in a Sunday morning class, check us out!  In depth Bible study, hosting Men's Breakfast events, cooking for various church events, involved in church outreach programs and organizing the church Classic Car expo.  We meet upstairs in Room 212 at 10:05 a.m. Contact Jerry Raymond at jerryraymond@comcast.net for further information.
 
Parents of Young Children:
Join in the Room 112 (Library) at 10:05 a.m.
Contact Cheryl Burnett with any questions at
 
  
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 studying "The Case for Christianity Answer Book" by Lee Strobel. This book provides simple. understandable answers to questions you've probably asked or heard about Christianity. Lee Strobel , a former atheist, uses his investigative journalism skills to dig deep into science, history and the Bible to find the truth. He offers what he has learned in an approachable question and answer format. Come join us in room 207, from 10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m. 
 
Children's Ministries
    
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Sunday School
10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
All Kindergarten-4th graders will meet in the SAC
at 10:05 a.m. and then go to their age
 appropriate rooms.
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Children's Chapel
After the children's conversation  at 11:15 a.m. worship, children 4 years-Kindergarten, may attend Children's Chapel in Room 105.
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Kids 1st
Kids 1st- is from 5-7pm. Join us on Sunday, evenings.
 $3 snack supper will be available. 
 Friends are always welcome.
 
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 56 Ministries at SUMC
  
Sundays:
Sunday School: 10:05-11:05am 
  5th and 6th graders will meet in Room 200 for confirmation!  This will be their Sunday School for
Fall and Spring.
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Mission 56
 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
5th and 6th Graders join us for a Sunday Night Bible Study and Hangout.  We will have Bible Study, games, and
 snack supper ($3.00)!
Meet us in Room 200!
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Mid High Power Hour
 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Meet in the Strawbridge Activity Center (SAC)
6-8th Graders
 We will take your children to school!
(Permission form must be on file prior to leaving SUMC campus)
   
Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org
 
 
 
  
Announcements 
 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING   
HAAM and the
Mission Northeast are stretched to the max to meet
local food needs. Let's help them
tackle hunger!
 
Collection Period:
January 18, 2016 through
Super Bowl
Sunday,
February 7, 2016
 
Full bags can be returned to the Narthex or Porte-cochere (covered entrance near Willow Terrace).  Take two, one for your family and one for a friend!
Tackle Hunger Souper Bowl of Caring


THE COFFEE CORNER 
Visitors and New Members meet by the church office at 10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m., Sundays for coffee and fellowship!
 
ONLINE SHOPPING-www.umcmarket.org
Lots of online retailers will give a percentage of your purchase to
Strawbridge UMC through the UMCmarket! All you need to do is visit www.umcmarket.org and register. Specify the church, "Kingwood Strawbridge".  Then when you're ready to buy, just log into your UMCmarket account and shop at any of the partner retailers and, PRESTO, a percentage of the sale is given to the church. We need $100 in the account before we get a check, so the more the site is used the more the church benefits.
 
Shopping has never been so easy and you don't have to leave home, fight the crowds or find that perfect parking spot! 
 
Sign up today at www.umcmarket.org.

 
4th Annual Fragile X Awareness Walk! This year we are
having a Mardi Gras Walk and it should be fun!!!
Saturday, February 6th at Strawbridge United Methodist Church.
The Registration table will open at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 10:15 a.m. (about 2 miles)

 All registrations include Mardi Gras shirt, Mardi Gras beads,
Lunch (homemade Jambalaya and king cake)
There will be bounce houses and other fun activities.
 
Register at https://www.crowdrise.com/FragileXMardiGrasWalk Shirt orders will be made soon so please go ahead and register for the walk. Just hit join and register and join Caroline's Krewe!

If you can't make it to the walk, we will miss you, but we would love for you to support us through a donation. We hope to see you Feb 6th!!!
Thank you so much for your support
Will, Laurie, Caroline and Clark




 
 
American Muslims -
Who are they, and what do
they stand for?
 
Join us for a conversation with our friends,
Riaz Siddiqi and Naila Qureshi about the American Muslim experience. They will address current misperceptions about the role of Muslims in American society, and how their faith enables them to fully embrace and celebrate the American ethos.
 
January 27th       7:00 p.m. 
Strawbridge Activity Center
Free - Child Care Provided
 281.360.4500       www.strawbridge-umc.org
                 
Riaz Siddiqi is a founder and Managing Partner of Denham Capital and brings more than 35 years of experience to the firm in the energy and asset management sectors. He is a volunteer pilot for Grace Flight of American Pilots for Patients and Veterans Airlift Command, and is a recipient of the Asia Society Houston Center's award for leadership in business and philanthropy. Riaz is involved in several public service causes and is the Chairman of the board of the American Pakistan Foundation, and is on the Board of Convergence. He is a member of Business Executives for National Security; an organization that works with the U.S. Government on national security matters. He has been a leading force in developing Friends of Iman's Annual Interfaith Iftar.
 
Naila Qureshi is an experienced and dynamic business professional with a strong track record of building collaborative relationships in customer-focused environments. Equally experienced in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, she has a solid track record in project     planning and management. Naila has an exceptional background in diversity and cross-cultural understanding, including work on multi-national teams and with international clients. She is a student of nature and passionate about the preservation and sustainable   initiatives for the Texas Coast wetlands; and educational and vocational training efforts for Pakistani youth. She serves as a mentor for Friends of Iman, a youth leadership initiative with a focus on interfaith understanding.
 
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact either
Riaz Siddiqi at rsiddiqi1@aol.com or
Naila Qureshi at nailaqureshi@sbcglobal.net 



 
  
 
 
 
 
We won't be having dinner on January 27th. Please feel free to join the event in the Strawbridge Activity Center at 7:00 p.m with our friends Riaz Siddiqi and Naila Qureshi about the American Muslim experience.
 
Dinners will resume on Feb. 3rd. The
sign-up sheet will be available in the Activity
Corridor, Sunday, January 31st.
 
Menu: Chicken Sauce Piquante, Rice Pilaf, Maque Choux, Mardi Gras Salad w/ Texas Honey-Creole Mustard Vinaigrette,
Rolls & Butter
 
 
 

 
 
  
   Strawbridge Youth are now on Remind 101.
  Text "@sumcupdate" then call 81010.
 
Sunday Mornings 
Breakfast & Discussion
10:05 a.m. in Rooms 201/203

First Half Super Bowl Party
February 7th
5:15-7:15 p.m.
Venue TBA

AYM Launch
AYM 2016 Launch Event
Sunday February 14th
1-2 p.m. in the Sanctuary
 
All Youth Retreat to Camp Cullen
 February 19th-21st, $110
Sign up deadline extended to February 7th!
Contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org for
 questions or location information



 
  
 
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
 
Sharing a meal, creating community and all are welcome!
 
Contact Michelle Ashley at