Is Easter too good to be true? 

In Luke 24 we read how Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary, mother of James, and the other women are informed by two angels at the tomb that Jesus has been raised. Yet, when they try to explain this to the apostles, they do not believe them. 

Later on in that same chapter, we read about two other followers of Jesus who are unable to accept the truth of the resurrection. So distraught by grief and defeat, they fail to recognize the risen savior even as he walks and talks with them. 

What is it about defeat and fear that is so consuming, so blinding, that we miss the Good News when it appears right in front of our face?

Join me this Sunday in worship at 9:00 or 11:05 am as we continue the Easter Story and journey with Jesus’ followers on their way home from Jerusalem to Emmaus.



Pax,

Pastor Todd

Once again we'd like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support and selfless generosity of our Lifeline Fund. In Q1 of 2025 alone we were able to provide nearly $10,300 in assistance that allowed our neighbors to make necessary home repairs, purchase groceries, supported fire relief efforts in California, helped with funeral-related expenses, and supported our Disaster Recovery efforts for a family whose home was destroyed in a recent tornado. None of this would be possible without the caring hearts of each of you that contributed to our fund. Thank you!

We’re thrilled to be featuring our friends and partners at HAAM Social Services (formerly Humble Area Assistance Ministries) in our worship services this Sunday, April 27. Come learn more about their critically-important work in our community to help move our neighbors from dependent to self-sufficient or check them out online here.

HAAM Social Services assists people in 14 zip codes in northeast Harris and east

Montgomery counties including Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Porter and the surrounding areas. Learn how you can help by donating, volunteering, and supporting HAAM’s retail stores.

Donate cereal and/or peanut butter at the collection bin on the Mission Table in

the Activity Corridor through the end of MAY!

Sola Gratia tickets are available for purchase here!

Our Summer VBS is coming up in June (6/16-6/20) and Pastor Emily will be leading a convenient VBS and Safe Sanctuary training session for all volunteers the evening of Tuesday, May 6 in The RECC. To get a jump-start, you can pre-register for the Safe Sanctuary portion of the training here! Any further questions can be directed to Pastor Emily.

• Friday, April 25 | 10:30 am: Sisters-in-Faith Friday Bible Study
• Tuesday, April 29 | 10:00 am: Girlfriends & Grace
• Wednesday, April 30 | 1:00 pm: Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Wednesday, May 14 | Noon & 6:30 pm: LGBTQ+ United
• Tuesday, May 20| 1:00 pm: Pink Ladies Breast Cancer Support

Check-out our United Women in Faith webpage for further details!

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!

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15

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

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship,

to the breaking of bread and the prayers. - Acts 2:42

Our annual 3 Cord Campaign is underway! This is a special giving opportunity that specifically supports our Children, Student, and Music ministries (the 3 Cords) at Strawbridge.

These donations will serve as scholarships to off-set the out-of-pocket costs to families for the various camps and outreach mission opportunities that each of these ministries participate in throughout the year.

See graphic for more details and/or contact Kristen Tropeano with any questions.

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.