Greetings: 


 Join us this week for Confirmation Sunday.  We will be continuing our worship series on Fearless with a message based on Acts 2:1-4 titled Fear of God Getting Out of My Box!   We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

 
 
Dr. Todd Jordan
Senior Pastor


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Adult Class Information
Children's Ministries
SUMC Music & Fine Arts
Youth Ministries
Young Adults


Happy Birthday
 


Krystal Clark
5/14
Max Bugner
5/14
Meg Mosel
5/14
Benjamin Silewicz
5/14
Jennifer Schuck
5/14
Rhian Webb
5/15
Noah Robbins
5/15
Piersen Garrison
5/16
Luke Bornstein
5/16
Kathy Linton
5/16
Jenna Dalley
5/16
Ken Lipstreuer
5/18
Elijah Dohse
5/18
Heather Creech
5/18
Adam Thorn
5/18
Stratton Wills
5/18
Taylor Ostrowski
5/19
Pat Miller
5/19
Mary Jo Neidinger
5/19
Diane Szeplaki
5/19
Trish King
5/20
Charles Cornaghie
5/20
Grace Howard
5/20


 


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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 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 for a video series on the Dead Sea Scrolls 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!
 
 
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.
  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
 
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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
 
 
Announcements 
Strawbridge Security Policy Information
Trustees have provided a binder to sign in and out any time someone enters the church building. Please use the entrance near the church office to enter and exit.  All other doors should remain locked.  Members, when entering please sign the binder (which is to your left upon entering) and sign out as you exit at all times.  During business hours visitors will be given a badge to return to the information desk, after hours stick on name tags will be available by the binder.  If you have an event or large group the leader needs to sign in and out for that event or group.  If after hours 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.   This procedure will not be used during worship times on Sundays, after worship it will need to be followed for Sunday afternoon and evening.   If you have any questions please contact the church office 281-360-4500.


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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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XYZ Dinner
May 21st      4:30 p.m.
J. Christopher's Pizza and Pasta
Call the church office to sign-up at
281-360-4500.
 
 
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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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Attention Parents!
We at Strawbridge UMC want everyone to enjoy worship, Sunday School, activities, service and fellowship. With that in mind, we strive to ensure that each child and youth is given the opportunity to feel
comfortable and successful in every aspect of church life.
 
You are invited on Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. to join Melanie H. Johnston, MA a member of Strawbridge United Methodist Church, to begin our conversation about a Relational Ministry for Special Needs youth and  children.  Melanie is the Executive Director of BRITE Success, LLC, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist. She has over 35 years experience working in public schools, private practice, and collaborations with other agencies and service
providers.  Please join us in this conversation and feel free to invite others! For more information contact Pastor Emily at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org
 




 
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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
    For further information contact Pastor Laurie at laurie.purcell@strawbridge-umc.org
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  • 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. 


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


     
      
    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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