Seabrook United

Methodist Church

July 1, 2026

Come worship with us this Sunday at 10:00 AM

and Sunday School at 11:00 AM!

COMMUNION RAIL OFFERING

NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES

 

The communion rail offering this Sunday will go to the annual Native American Ministries initiative. 50% of the offering remains in the Texas Annual Conference to support Native American ministries. 25% of the offering goes to scholarships for Native American students pursuing ordained or licensed ministry. 25% goes to mentoring, economic empowerment, and leadership development.

SUCCESS! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Some of the best kids ever!!

WILEY COLLEGE OFFERING

 

    Wow! We set a goal of raising $10,000 to go toward an endowment fund at Wiley University in Marshal, Texas. To date we have collected $12,872.09. I don’t know what to say except, wow!

 

   If you were wanting to contribute but have not yet, there is still time. (A) You can give through the church website (go to the short term mission tab under giving) or (B) you can drop a check in the offering plate this Sunday (make the check out to Seabrook UMC and write “Wiley” in the memo). We will be sending in the completed donation next week.


    Wow! And thank you for your generosity!


Pax,

Rev. Chuck Weber


VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF


If you would like to contribute to relief for the victims of the Venezuela earthquakes, you can give through the church. (A) You can give through the church website (go to the short term mission tab under giving) or (B) drop a check in the offering plate on Sunday morning (make the check payable to Seabrook UMC and write “Venezuela” in the memo).

SUNDAYS BY THE BAY

 

    July is nearly upon us. You know what that means. It means Sundays By The Bay.


    Sundays By The Bay began in the mid 1980s. It was a time when the congregation would, to avoid the summer heat, abandon fancy church clothes for comfortable clothes.


    Over the years Sundays By The Bay has evolved. July became a time for a special sermon series. Or people in the congregation sharing their faith stories. Or visiting speakers.


    This year we will have speakers sharing with us the mission of the different organizations to which they belong.


    On Sunday, July 5, Tiye McKethen from Bridge Over Troubled Waters will be with us. We provide groceries and cookies to residents of the Bridge. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the mission of the Bridge.


    On Sunday, July 12, Joe Miller will be with us. Joe is a retired United Methodist pastor who came out of the Seabrook congregation. He has a food assist program in east Texas. How great it would be if we learned something that would spark some thought on how we can partner with the food assist program!


    On Sunday, July 19, David Bridges from Family Promise will be with us. Family Promise is an organization that directly works with folks facing housing insecurity. David has been with us before and always does a great job.


    On Sunday, July 26, Steve Smith from Zoe Empowers will be with us. Zoe Empowers empowers orphaned children and vulnerable children in Africa and Asia overcome severe poverty. This Sunday is bluegrass Sunday, so bring your country twang for singing. Following worship there will be a luncheon.


    The not-so-good news is, life is filled with different kinds of challenges. The Good News is, God cares about those facing challenges. The good news is, there are all kinds of persons and organizations helping the vulnerable meet those challenges. We are fortunate to have some of those persons with us during Sundays By The Bay.

Faith ‘N Fitness


Monday, Wednesday and Thursday


10:00 AM Coffee and Fellowship

10:30 AM Workouts

All fitness levels are welcome, just show up and have fun! 



YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR JULY

Adult Bible Study with Bill


The scripture for next week is Acts 5:17-42. Our purpose in this lesson is to examine the apostles’ bold faith in overcoming life’s obstacles. 


This class is based on the Cokesbury 
Adult Bible Studies series, copies of which are provided without cost. I share my own insights and often cover different material than what's in the book. However, you may gain further insights into the lesson if you have the book. I welcome open discussion in our classes.


Pastor Jack Womack's Sunday School Class


Faith Journeys with Pastor Jack

Join Us After Worship for Bible Study

 

Pastor Jack 

281-948-0424

Jack@Seabrookumc.org

CHOIR PRACTICE BEGINS JULY 1ST AT 7:00PM

Southeast District Prayer Focus for June 29 - July 5, 2026

Crosby United Methodist Church

Crosby United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation on the eastern edge of the Houston area seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ by building supportive relationships with God, one another, and our community. We are grateful for our rich heritage while embracing the opportunities God is placing before us today. Through worship, children and youth ministries, our Weekday School, pickleball ministry, community partnerships, and service to our neighbors, we desire to share Christ’s love in practical ways and invite people into a growing relationship with Jesus.

 

Prayer Focus:

  • Please pray that Crosby UMC will continue to grow as a congregation that is deeply rooted in Christ and joyfully engaged in our community. Pray that God will give us wisdom to recognize where the Holy Spirit is leading, courage to embrace new opportunities for ministry, and hearts that warmly welcome every person who comes through our doors. We especially ask for prayers that our congregation will be faithful in serving others, sharing the hope of Christ, and becoming a light of God’s grace throughout Crosby and beyond.

Seabrook Ministerial Alliance


Check out their new website: www.seabrook.church




Church Flower Calendar


If you would like to donate flowers for the Sanctuary in honor of a loved one, or in memory of a loved one, or "just because", please contact Velita Way at Seabrook United Methodist Church, 281-326-1970, for details.


All new Newsletter articles need 
to be submitted to Velita Way 
at the church office,
 
velita@seabrookumc.org 
by Monday afternoon.



ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

HERE ARE SOME PLACES YOU CAN.

 


 

Food Assistance

 

Donate groceries or cash for The Bridge over Troubled Waters, a facility housing for abused families; help with bagging the groceries; join our precious Cookie Angels and bake homemade cookies/cup cakes/treats for the children at the Bridge. If you would like to get involved, please contact Velita Way at Velita@Seabrookumc.org.





 

FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD ASSIST PROGRAM

(no glass, please)

Please place items in the box in the Fellowship Hall

Cans Chili (beans & meat; 1 Ibs. can)

Cans Tuna (small can)

Cans Pasta Sauce (1 1/2 lbs.)

Cans Pinto Beans (16 oz. any variety)

Cans Peas (16 oz.)

Cans Green Beans (16 oz.)

Cans Corn (16 oz.)

Baking Mix (40 oz.)

Applesauce cups (6/package)

Spaghetti (dry - 1 Ibs.)

Boxes Mac & Cheese

Cans Ravioli or Spaghetti-O's

Boxes Fruit & Grain Bars

Boxes Toaster Treats (8/box)


THANK YOU FOR SERVING!

Annual Volunteer Renewal

 

Thank you for your continued commitment of service to our church by volunteering with children, youth, and all church events.


To ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment, all volunteers are required to complete a background check and renewal each year, along with Safe Sanctuary Training. This process is done online and is required for anyone working with or around children and youth or assisting with church-sponsored events.


For the Background Check and Renewal:

·       Use the link provided.

o  https://ministryopportunities.org/TXACUMC

·       Under Current Opportunities click on Southeast District

·       Click on Seabrook UMC

·       Click Proceed to begin.

·       When complete click Submit

 

For the Safe Sanctuary Training:

·       Use the link provided.

o  https://www.seabrookumc.org/safe-sanctuary

·       Watch the Video

·       Take the Quiz


If you have any questions or need help completing the background check or safe sanctuary training, please contact Karen Parma at karen@seabrookumc.org. You can also stop by her office in the preschool on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:45-11:30.


Thank you for your continued commitment to serving our church, children, youth, and families.

Know someone who is hurting? Someone who is sick? Someone depressed?


Come by the Church Office and pick up a beautiful prayer shawl and card to give them when you visit. These prayer shawls are lovingly made by one of our members to bring comfort and peace.

Seabrook United Methodist Church

Board of Stewards Meeting


To view the Summaries of the meetings, click on the link below:


Current Board of Stewards Meeting


2026 Board of Stewards Meetings

Congregational Prayer List

Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.


"Dear Lord, you have seen my entire life. My failures and flaws, sins, and misdeeds, and yet, you do not stop loving me. We love you, Lord, and thank you for your forgiveness. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen"


Lord, we pray for...


Allison (from Karen George),

Anita (from Kris Brummerhop),

Lane, Kim & Judy Barnett,

Bob Barry & the Thias family (from Velita Way),

Ryan Beason,

Suze Benson & family,

for the family & friends of Richie Bland,

Eleanor Faye Bolton (from Larry & Terrie Bolton),

Charlie Craig,

Gary David (from Harry Jenkins),

Patricia Day (from Kim Barnett),

Phyllis & Marion DeVore,

Ethan,

Jodi Faires (from Velita Way),

John & Karen George,

Mary Guchone,

William "Bud" Gulley (from Kathy Dubbin),

Christie Hall and her mother (from Linda Carrington),

Billy &Tommy Hampton (from Phyllis Devore),

Valerie & Chuck Hellriegel (from Phyllis Devore),

Beryl Hill,

Debra Hodapp (Ms. Debra) and family,

Alex and Charles Jackson,

Maelynn Janacek and family,

Clint King (from Harry Jenkins),

Ed Koubeck (from Darlene Koubeck,

the son of Kris Brummerhop's friend, Nanci,

Macy (my 21-year-old daughter), 

Miriam Ortiz,

Chris Price (from Jim Hobstetter),

Evelyn & Andy Prusak (from Debbie Stoltzfus),

Ceil Ripple (from Phyllis Devore),

Scott & Kristin Ripple (from Phyllis Devore),

Lillie, Megan & Katie Ripple (from Phyllis Devore),

Jason & Helen Ripple (from Phyllis Devore),

Bob & Carol Robinson,

Dick Rogan,

Andis Rompot,

Sabrina Schmidt,

Christine & Francis Sepehri (from Phyllis Devore),

Bill Sevebeck (from Carol & Eric Sevebeck),

Lauren Sevebeck (from Carol & Eric Sevebeck),

Jennifer & Olivia Shahan in the loss of their husband/father, Pat,

for the family and friends of Pat Siler,

Melissa Stoltz, partner to Henry Hughes (from Phyllis Devore),

Johnnie & Mary Sullivan's daughter-in-law, Natalie,

William "Bill" Surface (from Pat Surface),

for the family & friends of Ed Surface (from Pat Surface),

Marjorie Therrell,

for the family and friends of Linda Tiedt,

for the family and friends of Bill Toth,

Sue and Don Welter (from Sue Stacy),

Harvey & Virginia Wiles (from Velita Way),

Barbara Womack,

Rev. Jack Womack,

Betty Woodfill (from Phyllis Devore)


"Oh gracious God, show us the path to heaven, to take the path of love and faith, opposed to the way of selfishness and fear."


Thank you for another wonderful VBS week, 

pray for our community outreach efforts to bring in youth, 

thank you Lord, for our church,

thanks to God for how he challenges us and turns that experience to help us

focus on future, 

pray for our denomination, the nation, our state and community; and for all Faith Communities their leaders and members; 

for peace in the Middle East and be with our troops; 

for those who are hurting;

for all the discord in our country; 

for world peace and the end of Satan and his minions forevermore;

for the USA, Israel and all the countries;

for all our brave people serving in the military and their families;

for our church family;

for Family Promise Volunteers and Families;

for the Gathering Place Crew;

for our LGBTQIA+ Siblings;

and for the United Methodist Church.


Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.

Psalm 37:7