Greetings: 

 According to Mark 11:1-11, Jerusalem welcomed Jesus with palm leaves, loud hosannas, and cloak-lined streets.  Apparently months of nature-defying miracles paired with logic-confounding parables had afforded Jesus something akin to rock-star status.  Yet within days, waving palm leaves would be replaced with flailing whips and hammers; loud hosannas replaced with cries for crucifixion; and the once cloak-lined streets would now run red with Jesus' blood.  What happened?  How did it come to this?  Join me this Sunday for a special "guest" all the way from the first century who will give us his perspective of how it all unfolded.
 
Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor
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Bentley Boothe3/20
Ian Shelton3/20
Michael Zalewski3/20
Andrea Ryan3/22
Hannah Krafels3/22
Chelsea Clarke3/24
Kelsey Belflower3/24
Bill Morgan3/24
Michelle Stream3/24
Adam Mitchell3/24
Matthew Rasch3/25
Madison Meszaros3/25
Carol McKenzie3/25
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Adult Class Information
Adult Study-"Secrets of a Teenage Brain"
Join us in Room 210 on Sunday mornings at 10:00 - 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:    
Want to learn what Heaven is going to be like?  Along with teaching on the Book of Mark this Lenten Season we will be discussing what Heaven will be like. Join us in the Men's Bible Study Class Sunday Morning in Room 212 @ 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Contact Jerry Raymond at jerryraymond@comcast.net for further information.
 
Parents of Young Children:
The Parents of Young Children Sunday school class will begin our next book study on April 3.  We will be reading and discussing, The Five Love Languages of Children.  You don't even have to have young children in order to join us. We would love to see you in the SAC at 10:05 Sunday mornings!

If you are interested, please sign up in the hallway or let Cheryl Burnett know at cheryldburnett@hotmail.com so we can order enough books.
 
 
  
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:
Come join us in Room 207, from 10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.  All are welcome to join us and if you have any questions please contact Jim Telljohann at jimandsandy@aol.com
 
Children's Ministries
  STRAWBRIDGE KIDS AND 56 SUMMER 2016 BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE AT CHURCH OR OUR WEBSITE. SIGN-UP EARLY!
 
  
 
Sunday School
10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Attention 5 year olds -4th graders!
  
Please go straight to your Sunday school class and not the SAC!! Thank you!
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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
 
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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
 
 

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

Sunday Mornings 
              Breakfast & Discussion
  10:05 a.m. in Rooms 201/203

ALL YOUTH MISSION TRIP 2016
Sign-up for AYM is now open.  Forms are on the Student website.  College applications can be found there too! 
 
 
Youth will be selling stock in the Activity Corridor.
Please come by the table and purchase your
stock to support the trip
 
Confirmation Class for 7-12th Graders
Sunday mornings March 20th-May 8th
This class will meet in the Library
 
Contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org
 for questions or location information
 
 

Announcements 
Connect to the Lent Reading Schedule on the  main page of our website to follow along with Pastor Todd as he leads us through the 40 days of Lent.
 
#MarkForLent Weekley Infomation for March 18th, 11:1-11
Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem
Weekly Thought:  Everybody wants a Savior.  Nobody seems to want a Lord.  How quickly do our "Hosannas" turn to "Crucify"?
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Benefiting YMCA International Services
Ride Options: 15-25-50-75 miles
 
Saturday March 19, 2016
 
Sign up to ride.
Sign up to volunteer
Get your company to
become a sponsor!
 
For more information go to www.thegrandparkwayride.com





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Habitat for Howard's House
  Our build is going very well, so well, that Larry, the Habitat Construction Manager is giving us a month off!  Our next build day will
be Saturday April 9th.
A nice reward for the large volume
 of quality work so far.  


We meet at 7am at Strawbridge for those who wish to carpool. Lunch is provided and we wrap up around 3p.m. Our next build day is Saturday, April 9th and we would love to have you join us.
 
Please sign up by
calling or emailing Neil Ryan at 281-361-2333 or by email at

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Wednesday Night Dinner will not be served during Spring Break or Holy Week, it will resume on March 30th, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Strawbridge Activity Center.

Adults and Youth $6.00
Children (10 and under) $3.00
(2 years and under free)
$20.00 max per family

Sign-up in Activity Corridor on Sundays.
 
Menu: Chicken, Green Bean and Rice Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Garden Salad w/Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette & Ranch, Rolls & Butter
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Office Closure March 25th and March 28th
The church business office will be closed Friday, March 25th and Monday, March 28th. In case of emergency, please call 281.360.4500. A Pastor will be on call. The office will reopen Tuesday, March 29th at 9:00 a.m.


 
XYZ GROUP- will be going to the Humble City Café on Saturday, March 19th at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
 
 
SAVE THE DATE- 50+TRAVELERS
50+ TRAVELERS-will be going to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Houston on April 22. Meet at the church, leave by 8:00 a.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. We will have lunch at Kelley's. Sign -up in the Activity Corridor. This event is free but you will need to purchase your lunch. 

SAVE THE DATE-Women's Spring Fling
April 7th the Women of Strawbridge will be hosting Rachel Norris, a potter, as she shares her testimony with us. The evening will begin in the Strawbridge Activity Center with snacks at 6:45 p.m. and the program will start at 7:00 p.m.  Childcare will be available.  Sign-up in the Activity Corridor. All are welcome!
 



 
    

 
 
 
    

 
 
 
    

 
 
 
 

 
 
  
Sunday School 7-week study on the Social Principles beginning on April 3! 
 
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


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