This Week at Strawbridge May 20, 2016

Greetings:

Simon Peter was meant to be the "rock" upon whom Christ's church was to be built. Yet after his epic fail in the form of denying Christ not once but three times, how could he possibly do anything else but give up? So after all is said and done, we find he and his buddies back to fishing, as if Easter never happened. Is there life after failure? Join me this Sunday as we explore the Fear of Failure and how Christ responds according to John 21:15-19.

Dr. Todd Jordan

Senior Pastor

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Young Adults

SUMC Music and Fine Arts Ministries

Happy Birthday

Jared Pinson	5/21
Dale Morgan	5/21
Chris Rabalais	5/22
Norah Quinn	5/22
Emily Gibson	5/22
Reid Armistead	5/23
Amon Johnston	5/23
Erik Visted	5/24
Jerry Morgan	5/25
Jim Matuschak	5/25
Rose Stivers	5/25
Claire Slaughter	5/25
Emily Bankston	5/25
Jonathan Hulse	5/25
Kim Morgan	5/26
Leigh Opfer	5/26
Abby Sentz	5/26
Courtney Smith	5/26
Joe Meszaros	5/27
Cris Raines	5/27
Harper Romeis	5/27
Ann Rennalls	5/27
Stone Morris	5/27

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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

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 -4^th 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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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

Thank you all for your fantastic work today. Today proved not only that many hands makes for light work, but also that many caring, skilled and motivated hands makes for light work and lots or quality progress.

So to all you Picasso's, great day, great painting, great lunch and a wonderful house for Kristin and her daughter.

Thank you to all of you who have helped to build the Habitat house in honor of Howard and for a safe place for Kristin and her daughter. It is a real blessing for us all.

The front stone work will by completed by contractors.

Please join us for the dedication and tour it all, inside and out. It is scheduled for July 9. More details to follow.

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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

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.

Contact Jon Ashley at jon.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org

for questions or location information

SUMC MUSIC AND FINE ARTS MINISTRY

Sign-up in the Activity Corridor!

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

michelle.ashley@strawbridge-umc.org