Greetings: 


 In Acts 1:8 Jesus instructs his disciples that, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."  Today, we have many examples of power such as our Marvel comic super heroes, corporate power, political power.  Sometimes we even trust in our own power.  But that is not the power Jesus is promising us.  Join me this Sunday as we explore how Jesus Gives Us Power and welcome our VBS campers as they share their love of Christ with us!
 
Blessings,
Pastor Laurie Purcell
  
 
 
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Shoe Box Ministries
Youth Ministies
SUMC Music and Fine Arts
Young Adults


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Betsy Williams6/25
Charlene Sterling6/26
Elizabeth Christensen6/26
Brad Browning6/26
Maggie Caviness6/26
Avery Timko6/27
Victoria Szeplaki6/27
Meagan Fogt6/27
Emily Pinkston6/28
Ryan Goss6/28
Marcus Hoose6/29
David Vavra6/29
Matt Trail6/29
Adam Rabalais6/29
Travis Murphy6/30
Luke Perret6/30
Jeff Krafels6/30
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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 will resume in August.
If you are interested, let Cheryl Burnett know at cheryldburnett@hotmail.com
 
 
  
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!
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Camp JAMS
(Jesus Art and Music)

K-4th Grade
July 11-14 from
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Contact Pastor Emily for more information!
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Backyard VBS @ Elm Grove
August 1-3 at Elm Grove Elementary.  Volunteers are needed to help with this amazing ministry.  There will be a Volunteer meeting on June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room (Room 154).  Nursery will be provided. Questions contact Pastor Emily at
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Sunday School
10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
Attention 5 year olds -4th graders!
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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
We will meet on July 3rd.  For the summer, we allow those just finishing second grade through just
finishing fourth grade.
Bring $3 for snack supper! 
Friends are always welcome.  
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Sundays:

Sunday School:
 10:05-11:05am 
5th and 6th graders will meet in Room 200.
 
Questions regarding Children's Ministries contact Pastor Emily at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org
 
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


Youth Block Party
Gathering of 4 churches for worship, missions & fun!
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 29th-KW Christian Church
July 6th-KUMC
July 13th-First Pres. Church Kingwood
July 20th-Strawbridge UMC
July 27th-location TBD


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.
Our new 11 week study will be based on the book "Jesus for President," by Shane Clairborne.  This study will run June 12th-August 21st.  Books will be available for $12, contact Michelle for more information.
 
 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 
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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Below is the link to wonderful images that you can view of the Interfaith Event that was held on Tuesday, June 14th here at SUMC.  Once you have clicked on the link, double click on the album and it will open, giving
 various viewing options.


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Coffee with the Pastors will be Sunday, August 14th in Pastor Todd's office during the Sunday school hour (10:05 a.m.-11:05 a.m.).  This is an opportunity to ask questions, make connections with others who are new to Strawbridge and hear about the different ways one can become a part of the Strawbridge community.  Please join us!


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Book Club meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Mary Lynne Weemering at mlw02@earthlink.net.
 
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    Join the Merry Widows at Sharkey's on Wednesday,
 July 6th at 11:30 a.m. 
 Looking forward to seeing you there at the Harbor.
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XYZ Group (55+) will be going to Los Cucos Mexican Café on Saturday, July 16th at 4:30 p.m.  All are welcome!  


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Howard's House for Habitat 
 




 


Howard's House for Habitat will be dedicated at 9 AM on
Saturday, July 9th.  We would love to have you attend. 
If you will be attending, please let me know for head
count purposes.   Howard's retiree group from
ExxonMobil will be handling the refreshments and need a head count.  Thanks for all of your work on it.
 
God Bless, Neil.
 
Contact Neil Ryan at sumchabitat@gmail.com
or 281-361-2333 for more information.

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Feed My Lambs
 Feed My Lambs meets third Thursdays during the year. We will meet July 21st at White Oak apartments community room at 10:15 a.m.  We won't have Feed My Lambs in August but we will begin again on September 15th. 
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Shoe Box Ministry
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    • SUMC MUSIC AND FINE ARTS MINISTRY 
  • Pick up a card on the kiosk in the Narthex if you don't get one on Sunday from the Looking Ahead.   Write down your three favorite hymns and  put the completed card in the basket on the kiosk in the Narthex.  Pastor Laurie will use this information to make the list of hymns  for the hymn sing on August 7th.
  • Vote now!

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