Why would an almighty God, infinite in wisdom, and divinely holy entrust a murderous, poorly spoken shepherd with the responsibility of leading the Israelites from slavery into freedom and beyond? 

Because God will do what God will do. 

We can question God, resist God’s call, even argue and disagree with God -- Moses unsuccessfully attempts all three only to discover that at the end of the day, it is God’s will that is done. We can either get on board, or miss out. Apparently, God has a plan in mind for Moses and his people; and this narrative continues throughout the rest of the Old and New Testaments, over the course of the past two millennia, and into today. And, yes, to hear it is to necessarily be invited into it. 

You may have never encountered a burning bush, or ever been asked to confront a national leader, but all of us have a call and a responsibility to be a part of God’s plan for salvation. The story of the call of Moses, found in Exodus 3, is ultimately the story of all of us. 

I invite you to join me this Sunday in worship at 9:00 or 11:05 am as we explore more deeply what happened at the burning bush.

Pax,

Pastor Todd

We are looking for volunteer drivers to assist a group of Amish carpenters and construction workers from out-of-town as they assist many locally uninsured homeowners with rebuilding efforts after recent storms damaged their homes.

Volunteer drivers would need to pick up workers from the UMCOR center in Conroe and drive them to/from daily job sites.

For more information, please provide your contact information via this online form and a lay leader will contact you very soon.

Do you know someone who is experiencing a long illness or recovery? Or maybe someone who is suffering a loss? If you think they would welcome an encouraging card from our church, please contact Pat Rogers (713-410-3557) and/or Margaret Sugarek (281-682-5335). You can also reach-out to our church secretary, Anne Blakely.

Don't suffer alone - our Stephen Ministry is here to help! Each one of our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers that are ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time. This support is completely confidential. To find out more, please contact Dr. Bill Allen (361-739-5226) and/or Bev Puckett (832-428-4685).

If you or someone you know is homebound and you/they would like to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, please contact Ellen Cosio via text at (832) 514-0128 and/or Dr. Bill Allen at (361) 739-5226.

Please contact the church office (281-360-4500) during weekday office hours (Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm) to have your prayer concern(s) added to our Intercessory Prayer Team List.

All new Walk to Emmaus dates for 2025 are posted on our website!

Check-out all of our Adult Sunday School class offerings on our website!

Please don't miss our Strawbridge Kids Facebook Page or our most recent Children's/Mission 56 e-Newsletter or our Linktree Page for all upcoming events. Reach-out to Pastor Emily, for any further information!

Kids Sunday School classes begin at 10:05 am! Please be sure to check where your kiddo(s) should go! See the "Kids & 56 Sunday School" graphic above.

We use the KidCheck system for Sunday School sign-ins. All Kindergarteners through 4th graders need to be checked-in using this awesome system. All check-in machines are located just outside Room 109! If you don’t already have a KidCheck account, you can create an account here.

There are several music & arts programs available for anyone interested. For example, the Chancel Choir is rehearsing on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Please contact Pastor Lindsay for any questions or details.