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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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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!
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 - 3rd-4th Grade
Sundays
5-7pm
Bring $3 for snack supper!
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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Summer Internship for Kid & Pre-teen Ministry
at Strawbridge UMC
Do you have a passion for Children and Preteen Ministry?
If so, apply now!!
The program will provide a position for a young adult or a youth at least 18 years of age during the summer. The intern will need to have a heart for children and pre-teen ministry. He or she will work directly with the Children's Pastor.
Hours: Work 8 hours a week, plus one overnight trip in June, 26th-28th.
Weekly hours will vary due to schedule.
Contact Pastor Emily to pick up an application today:
281-360-4500 or at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org
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Strawbridge Security Policy Information
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.
Bordersville Ministry Outreach
Everyone is welcome to join us once a month to take lunch to Bordersville and, play games, sing and hang out with the residents. Our next date is May 12th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 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 be a part of this ministry, please contact Katie Marvin at katiesmarvin@gmail.com
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Habitat for Howard's House
Next build date will be Saturday May 14th.
Please sign up by calling or emailing as we need a headcount for the work and lunch.
Detailed construction skills are not necessary, just a willingness to come together and get the work done.
There are also opportunities to help with meals for the work crew.
We meet at 7am at Strawbridge for those who wish to carpool. Lunch is provided and we wrap up around 3pm.
Please sign up by calling or emailing
Neil Ryan at 281-361-2333
or by email at
sumchabitat@gmail.com
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50+TRAVELERS
ASTROS vs. OAKLAND A's-JUNE 5TH
Ticket price is $27.00 ($15 is for food).
Payment needs to be in by May 15th to the church office please make any checks payable to SUMC,
We will leave the church at 11:15 a.m.
GEORGE RANCH-OCTOBER 12TH
More information will be coming soon for the George Ranch trip. If you have questions please contact Jean Anderson at andersonjean53@gmail.com
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Over the years we have been blessed with amazing leadership, and we celebrate the sacrificial efforts of those who have served to coordinate this important outreach of our church. Now it is time to discuss the future of Family Promise at Strawbridge UMC.
To that end I am inviting you to join me for lunch on Sunday, May 15 in the Great Hall at 12:30 to celebrate our partnership with Family Promise and plan for 2017. Please RSVP by Monday, May 9 so we can guarantee your meal.
I know how important this ministry is to the church, and I thank you for all you have given to support it. I look forward to our meeting together!
In Christ,
Pastor Todd
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Family Promise
Our next rotation is June 5-12, please go by the Activity Corridor and sign-up to help with this family friendly mission outreach. There are any number of ways that
individuals and families can participate, from providing a meal, hanging with the kids, or helping with
set-up or take down.
If you have any questions please contact Charlie Burnett at caburnett1@comcast.net
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SUMC MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
Texas Conference Choir Camp
June 6-10
2016 Music/Worship Arts
Adults
3rd -12th grades
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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.
7th & 8th Grade Lock-In May 20th-21st
5:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Cost $10 Going to Astros game.
Sign-up by Sunday, May 15th.
for questions or location information
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Sunday School study on the Social Principles!
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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