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Greetings:
 Do you ever look up into the vast array of stars in the cosmos, knowing that for every star you see there are billions of galaxies you don't see, each containing billions and billions of stars, and wonder: do I matter? In the midst of seemingly infinite space, how can I, or anything I do really mean anything? Fear of not mattering haunts rich and poor, weak and powerful, old and young alike. We all crave meaning and purpose in our existence, but where do we find it? Stuff? Relationships? Public accolades? What can fill the deepest yearning of our soul? Perhaps not what, but who. Join me this Sunday as we look at Matthew 10:28-31 and consider the Fear of Not Mattering.
Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor
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Happy Birthday
| John Reidy | 4/9 | | Sandra Plilar | 4/9 | | Carrington Lisser | 4/9 | | David Jones | 4/9 | | Nicole Meriano | 4/10 | | Addison Lasnau | 4/10 | | Meredith Mann | 4/10 | | Cobie Hollar | 4/10 | | David Matuschak | 4/10 | | Melissa Christensen | 4/11 | | Kathleen Tansley | 4/12 | | Jill Reuter | 4/12 | | Seth Dohse | 4/13 | | Chris Burleson | 4/13 | | Peter Vannauker | 4/13 | | Annika Dillewyn | 4/14 | | Jorge Perales | 4/15 | | TJ Olonilua | 4/15 | | Sue Miller | 4/15 | | Norma Wagner | 4/15 |
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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.
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 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
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| Children's Ministries |
STRAWBRIDGE KIDS AND 56 SUMMER 2016 BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE AT CHURCH OR OUR WEBSITE.
SIGN-UP EARLY!
All children (Infants-4th grade) need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian when arriving for check-in to church events!
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)
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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!
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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| Announcements |
Strawbridge Security Policy Information
Recently, staff members discovered unlocked doors and an unset alarm in the morning. Because such security breaches increase the risk of vandalism, theft and even assault, church Trustees have provided a binder for each group to sign in and out any time they use church facilities when the office is closed. One person should be responsible for each group. Groups are asked to use the door closest to the office for entry and exit. All other doors should remain locked. The last person to sign out is asked to turn off all lights, set the alarm and verify the door is locked and securely closed.
Please join our Pastors for our next Methodism Class in Pastor Todd's office to learn more about who we are, what we believe, and what we do. Everyone is welcome, but this class will be especially beneficial for guests and newer members. Sunday Mornings April 17th & 24th and May 1st and 8th at 10:05 am -11:10 am.
2nd Sunday Sing-Out this month will be on the 3rd Sunday, April 17th from 2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for more information contact Pastor Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org.
Bordersville Ministry Outreach
Our next time to take lunch to Bordersville is Thursday, April 14th. We are in need of these types of Bingo Prizes: Personal care items such as soap, lotions, powder, toothpaste, etc. Soft Toilet paper, facial tissue, laundry detergent, fabric softner, dryer sheets, dish soap, scrubbers, Gift baskets of combinations of above suggestions. If you have any questions or would like to help with this ministry, please contact Katie Marvin at katiesmarvin@gmail.com
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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 13th Menu: Grilled Chicken, Penne Alfredo, Prosciutto and Peas, 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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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.
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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!
for questions or location information
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Sunday School 7-week study on the Social Principles has begun come join us!
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
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