The Messenger. Strawbridge Mentors making a difference

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1 Inside this issue: MISSION SHARE GOD S LOVE LIVE GOD S WORD GROW GOD S KINGDOM VISION WE ARE A COMMUNITY COMPELLED BY THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A WORLD Our IN NEED. Values March 2017 WORSHIP OF GOD THAT INSPIRES HEARTS AND MINDS SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS, OUR NEIGHBORS, AND THE WORLD SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BEING A CARING COMMUNITY OF FAITH Inside this issue: Strawbridge Mentoring Happenings At SUMC 1 2 Art Show 3 Save The Date for Summer Music Mission, New Strawbridge Worship Time, and Living Water Trip Attendance, New Baby, New Members and Women s Retreat BBLC Fundraiser and Registration Information and Have you ever thought about where the word mentor originated? Here is the Merriam Webster version: We acquired "mentor" from the literature of ancient Greece. In Homer's epic The Odyssey, Odysseus was away from home fighting and journeying for 20 years. During that time, Telemachus, the son he left as a babe in arms, grew up under the supervision of Mentor, an old and trusted friend. When the goddess Athena decided it was time to complete the education of young Telemachus, she visited him disguised as Mentor and they set out together to learn about his father. Today, we use the word mentor for anyone who is a positive, guiding influence in another (usually younger) person's life. Strawbridge Mentors making a difference Mission Opportunity Over 30 at-risk ninth graders are receiving support through Mission Milby's Mission Opportunity program which began in August, Mission Opportunity is a collaborative program with Milby High School which motivates students to stay in school, grow and eventually gradate. Each student receives services such as case management, leadership training, tutoring, mentor support, and more. Under the leadership of Ms. Maria Aguilar, the program has quickly become a success. Mission Milby is grateful to the Texas Methodist Foundation, the Permanent Endowment Fund of the Moody Memorial United Methodist Church, the Heartspring Foundation and the Strawbridge United Methodist Church for the recent major grants/gifts that will help sustain this important program over the next twelve months. We continue to seek new mentors and tutors for these students. If you are interested, you may sign up here, or contact Ms. Aguilar at Maria.Aguilar@techforall.org or by phone at Strawbridge Mentors working with kids from Elm Grove Elementary

2 Page 2 HAPPENINGS AT SUMC BLOOD DRIVE The Blood Center s goals for us for the blood drive on Sunday, February 26th were 14 whole blood donors: 4 automated (double red cells, plasma or platelets). We met our goals with 14 whole blood donors and 4 automated donors. We are proud of all those that stepped up to give. We can be thankful that we made a difference in as many as 54 lives. laurie.purcell@strawbridgeumc.org SAVE THE DATE Children s Ministries will host an Easter Egg hunt here at Strawbridge on April 9th. They will also host an Easter Egg Hunt at Elm Grove Elementary on April 11th beginning at 3:20 p.m. If you would like to help with either of these events please contact Rev. Emily at FAMILY PROMISE Strawbridgge will be hosting the next graduation party on March 10th here in the SAC at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jeff Krafels at spd622@hotmail.com for more information. XYZ GROUP Join us for dinner at Cedar Landing, Saturday, March 18th at 4:30 p.m. STRAWBRIDGE ORCHESTRA Join the orchestra here at SUMC. 8th graders adult who meet Sundays at 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. in the Choir Room. We need Brass, Woodwinds, Strings and Percussion. Play the 4th Sunday of every month and special Sundays. Contact Rev. Laurie for more information at YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Join us for the District Youth Event Rock On from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on March 26th at Magnolia UMC. Contact Rev. Eric at eric.pugh@strawbridgeumc.org for information. TOWN HALL MEETING The next town hall meeting will be at Strawbridge on Wednesday March 8th in the Activity Center from 7:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Come hear about all of the mentoring opportunities that are available on and off campus! If you need child care for your event, be sure to schedule it at least two weeks in advance by ing Debbie Sundgren at debbie sundgren1004@gmail.com

3 Page 3 Dear friends: The parishioners at Strawbridge UMC in Kingwood were welcoming and delighted to have the opportunity to purchase the art! We sold 208 paintings. We took in cash and checks totaling $720. If you can, please send a note of gratitude to the pastor and to Trish King, the staff person who very actively helped with this sale. Both Trish and her husband were present all morning to help set up, help sell, and help disassemble. Trish identified herself as a seminary colleague of Rudy's, and was excited to help out! Thank you! Joe CONGRATULATIONS JOE AND THE ART project artists!!!!! Special thanks to Trish and her hubby!!! Hey Trish thanks for keeping the LOVE Revolution alive!! To the Strawbridge family we are so appreciative of your presence and support to Joe and our Artists! Art is changing Lives at the Bread of Life!!!! Each of you are a part of the transformation our artists are experiencing as they recover their lives and the power to create!! Be well, create Love, Juanita The Art Project Houston

4 Page 4 HAPPENINGS AT SUMC NEW STRAWBRIDGE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday, March 12th 11:15 a.m. service time moves to 11:05 a.m. (9:00 a.m. worship stays at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday School will be 10:05 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) AND DON T FORGET TO SPRING FORWARD THAT DAY

5 ATTENDANCE Sunday, February 5 9:00 Worship :15 Worship 182 Sunday School 189 Page 5 Patricia (Patsy) Olivia Goudge on December 28, The proud parents are Elliott & Katelyn Goudge and the proud grandparents are Mark & Mary Bright Sunday, February 12 9:00 Worship :15 Worship 191 Sunday School 200 Sunday, February 19 9:00 Worship :15 Worship 206 Sunday School 209 Sunday, February 26 9:00 Worship :15 Worship 150 Sunday School 173 New Members that joined February 26, 2017 Wayne & Lana Walker Ralph & Lisa Jones Child: Lindsey Jones Josh & Annie Alberson

6 STRAWBRIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5629 Kingwood Drive Kingwood, Texas SHARE GOD S LOVE LIVE GOD S WORD GROW GOD S KINGDOM Share the Good News! Newsletter Submissions Submission Deadline: March15th For Issue: April Strawbridge United Methodist Church Staff SENIOR PASTOR THE REV. DR. TODD JORDAN ASSOCIATE PASTOR THE REV. BETH CHENAULT MINISTER OF CHILDREN, PRETEENS AND FAMILIES THE REV. EMILY BANKSTON MINISTER OF MUSIC AND FINE ARTS THE REV. LAURIE PURCELL Minister of Youth, Young Adults and Families The Rev. Eric Pugh Director of Bright Beginning Learning Center Mary Jo Neidinger Director of Children s Choirs Jennifer Lewis Director of Communications Anna Raines Director of Contemporary Music Matt Gabaldon Director of Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Trish King Director of Visual Arts Jeff Rose Organist Zane Barra Sound Engineer David Vavra Director 10+ Ministries Alison Moore Nursery Coordinator Debbie Sundgren Office/Financial Manager Ann Bryan Church Administrative Assistant Sandra Plilar Bright Beginnings Learning Center (BBLC) Fundraiser BBLC, our church preschool program, will begin selling tote bags, accessories, and more through a Mixed Bag Designs fundraiser. Catalogues and detailed information is available in the BBLC office. You may order online at fundraiserid= Our fundraiser ID is All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase new curriculum for our preschool program. March Birthdays Kelle Yoder 3/2 Cari Greenley 3/2 Paul Hulse 3/2 Hope Morris 3/2 Stephanie Blado 3/2 Zander Smitherman 3/3 Christopher Dickson 3/3 Steven Paradysz 3/4 Jaxon Pappas 3/4 Cole Purcell 3/5 Elena Stivers 3/5 Charles Burnett 3/5 Wil Allen 3/6 Jeff Trambaugh 3/7 Ashlyn Smith 3/7 Christen Murphy 3/7 Becky Tucker 3/7 Zachary Danz 3/8 Brian McLeland 3/8 Bill McCabe 3/8 Trey Richardson 3/9 David Allen 3/9 Pam Smith 3/9 Lauren Gray 3/10 David Chenault 3/10 Clark Merkle 3/10 Noah Thomas 3/10 Gary Tucker 3/11 Abby Daley 3/11 Sarah Bornstein 3/11 Melody Trambaugh 3/12 Theresa Freeman 3/12 Lou Perfetti 3/12 Dick Wagner 3/13 Sarah Llewellyn 3/13 Kevin Larson 3/13 Jeannine Jones 3/13 Sean Dowell 3/13 Steve Blado 3/14 Eric Pugh 3/14 John Wilcox 3/14 Sheridan McDonald 3/14 Sarah Duncan 3/14 Kathy Seitz 3/15 Brett Sneed 3/15 Tommy Essick 3/15 Susan Schramm 3/15 Pat Flinn 3/15 Roy Lange 3/15 Mary Jackson 3/15 Gabby McIlroy 3/17 Ashlee Boothe 3/17 Keith Danz 3/17 Alexa Garrison 3/18 Betty Johnson 3/18 Jessica Danz 3/18 Brett Cotellesse 3/18 Cynthia Stewart 3/19 Ryan Hulse 3/19 Bentley Boothe 3/20 Michael Zalewski 3/20 BBLC Registration Registration is open for the upcoming school year. BBLC is open to children who are 20 months 5 years as of September 1, For more information, contact Mary Jo at maryjo.neidinger@strawbridgeumc.org, or call the BBLC office at Ian Shelton 3/20 Sonia Krafels 3/20 Julia Deaver 3/20 Katelyn Bright 3/21 Andrea Ryan 3/22 Hannah Krafels 3/22 Chelsea Clarke 3/24 Kelsey Belflower 3/24 Bill Morgan 3/24 Michelle Stream 3/24 Adam Mitchell 3/24 Matthew Rasch 3/25 Madison Meszaros 3/25 Carol McKenzie 3/25 Andrew Livesay 3/25 Kathryn Dowd 3/26 Ed Campbell 3/26 Mary Reidy 3/27 Kent Johnston 3/27 Jeff Smith 3/27 Alexandra Mitchell 3/27 Keri Falk 3/27 Evelyn Pugh 3/27 Sheela Allen 3/28 Nick Eubanks 3/28 Kim Deterding 3/29 Peyton Lero 3/29 Susie Collins 3/30 Ross Sterling 3/30 Matt Hoffpauir 3/30 Jose Rincones 3/31 Claire Bugner 3/31