Greetings: 

 This week we begin our new worship series based on Max Lucado's book, Fearless.  We will examine over the next several weeks a variety of fears we hold in our hearts.  This Sunday we will look at the nature of fear itself in light of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ by focusing on John 20:19-23. Join me as we ask ourselves, Why do we tolerate Fear?
 
Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor

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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 3We 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!
 
 
VBS Volunteer meeting April 10th in the Great Hall (Room 114) from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Childcare will be provided.
 

  
Sunday School
10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Attention 5 year olds -4th graders!
  
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:oo p.m. -7:00 p.m. Sundays
Bring $3 for snack supper
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
 
 
 SUMC MUSIC AND FINE ARTS

  • Chancel Choir
  • Wednesday Evenings from 7:0 0 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Choir Room (Room 154)
  • Come join us!
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  • Band members needed
    for Orchestra
    Senior High, College
    or Adult
     
  • For further information contact Pastor Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org 
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    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
     
    Every First Tuesday-Game Night

      Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m
     
    Sharing a meal, creating community and all are welcome!
     
    Contact Michelle Ashley at

     
      
    College/Military Care Packages will be made on
    April 11,2016
    At 7pm in Room 209
    Need donations of individually wrapped crackers, cookies, granola bars, gum, chips, dried fruit, macaroni and cheese, lip balm, tissues, markers,
    flavored water packets, etc...
    Please drop off at the table in the Activity Corridor.
    Any new addresses please email to Sheela Allen at skallen123@kingwoodcable.net

    Announcements 
    2nd Sunday Sing-Out this month will be on the 3rd Sunday, April 16th from 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for more information contact Pastor Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org.
     
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     Activity Corridor table reservations may be made by contacting Sandra Plilar in the church office 281-360-4500 or Sandra.plilar@strawbridge-umc.org
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    SUMC Prayer Shawl Ministry
     
    Compassion and the love of knitting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in
    celebration and joy.  Many blessings are prayed into every stitch.  (taken from www.shawlministry).
     
    If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please
    contact:  Karen (karenchapman1207gmail.com)
     

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    Habitat for Howard's House
     
      Our next build day will be
    Saturday, April 9th.
     We meet at 7a.m. at Strawbridge for those who wish to carpool. Lunch is provided and we wrap up around 3p.m.   Please sign up by calling or emailing
    Neil Ryan at  281-361-2333
    or by email at
    sumchabitat@gmail.com
     
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    Wednesday Night Dinner
    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.
     
    April 6th Menu: Meatloaf w/Creole Tomato Gravy, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Garden Salad w/Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette & Ranch,
    Rolls & Butter
     


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    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 EVENTS FOR 50+TRAVELERS
     
    ASTROS vs. OAKLAND A's-JUNE 5TH
     
    GEORGE RANCH-OCTOBER 12TH
     
    More information will be coming soon on both of these events. If you have questions please contact Jean Anderson at andersonjean53@gmail.com

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    Strawbridge Women's Ministry
    Spring Fling
    Featuring Rachel Norris of Joy Pottery
    Rachel shares her testimony with a pottery
    demonstration. A testimony of God's grace, mercy and redeeming love demonstrated through Jesus Christ.
    Rachel uses the pottery making process to illustrate these biblical truths.
     
    April 7th - Strawbridge Activity Center
    Refreshments begin at 6:45 p.m.-Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
    Childcare will be available -Sign-up in the Activity Corridor
    Our mission focus for this event will be Host Ukraine, the following items have been requested for this mission. (band aids, toothbrushes, tooth paste, antibiotic ointment, Tylenol, Motrin, socks, underwear, sanitary pads, coloring books, crayons, flip flops, combs, deflated balls, pencils, bug spray). Items can be dropped off in donation box in Activity Corridor!



     
        

     
     Join Pastor Todd on Wednesday nights for his study on Max Lucado's book "Fearless" at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall (Room 114).  Sign-up in the Activity Corridor!
     
        

     
    Youth Ministries 

        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! 
     
     
    Contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org
     for questions or location information


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