august trumpet call 2010

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Dear Friends,

This week, a scene from a comedy movie keptplaying over and over in my head. The film is abouta couple, Brooke and Gary, whose relationship ispretty rocky, if not headed for complete disaster. Thescene that kept playing in my head was a scene inwhich this young couple was bickering about whoshould wash the dishes. Brooke was frustrated thatGary didnt want to help out with the householdchores. Why cant you do this one little thing forme? she asked.You wantme to do the dishes? Gary replied. No!I want you to wantto do the dishes!Brooke shot back. Gary was flabbergasted. Whywould I wantto do the dishes?!?

A lot of us can probably understand where Gary is

coming from. Who wants to do the dishes? Whowants to do chores of any kind, really, when there arefar more entertaining ways to spend your time? Wecan probably understand why Gary isnt particularlyinterested in helping out with the chores, and whyhes somewhat confused by the notion that he shouldwantto do chores. But we can understand Brookespoint of view as well. She wants their relationship tobe a partnership. She wants Gary to pitch in and helpwith the chores, not because he has been nagged orguilted into doing it, but rather because he feels a

sense of commitment and wants to be an equal part-ner in their relationship.She wants him to serve not out of a sense of obliga-tion, but rather as an expression of his love anddedication.

Blockbuster comedy aside, this film seems tohave touched on a spiritual truth. As Christians, weknow we are called to be servants but often, Ithink we are unsure as to what our motivationsshould be. Often, we feel obligated to serve.Nagged, guilted either by God or by our fellowhuman beings. We serve, grudgingly, because wefeel like we have to. We seldom serve freely, joy-fully, or cheerfully.

We know that God wants us to alleviate suffer-ing, to meet the needs of our neighbors, to serve thechurch, and to give generously. But I think Goddoesnt just want us to do these things. I think Godwants us to wantto do these thingsnot out of asense of guilt or obligation, but rather as an expres-sion of our commitment. This requires a change ofperspective, a change in priorities. I think Godwants us to view each occasion to serve not as atime of drudgery, but rather as an opportunity to re-spond to the love and grace that God has shown toeach one of us. God doesnt just want us to volun-teer; God wants us to be committedservants.

Throughout the next month, we will be spendinga great deal of time exploring what it means to be aservant here at East Stroudsburg United MethodistChurch and throughout Gods world. I invite you touse this month as a time to examine your own life.Ask yourself:Am I giving myself to God in service?

When I serve, is my mind dis-

tracted and my heart resentful?

Or, am I serving with joy, as areflection of Gods love for me

and my commitment to God?

Pastor Candy LaBar

Trumpet Call

83. South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 570-421-3280

www.esumc.net email: [email protected]

Newsletter of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church - August 2010

TO LOVE JESUS CHRIST AND TO SHARE HIS LOVE

Want To Serve?


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Save your Register Receipts

Weis Markets is giving the church one percentback on every Weis register receipt you bring to

the church! This is their way of giving back to thecommunity. One percent of our congregations receipts is a lot!

A collection box is located across from the library entrancein the narthex or you can place them in the offering plate ordrop them off in the church office. Please do not roll them, thismakes it difficult for the volunteers to tabulate them.) All mon-ies collected help reduce the mortgage on our facility.

The Steering Team meets the first Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. The purpose ofthe team is to maintain the ministries created by our visionin utilizing the resources of people, financial gifts andbuildings by administering the business of the church.

All meetings are open to the congregation. The officialcopy of the June minutes are posted on the InformationalBulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.

Pastor Candy shared the new upcoming fall cam-paign for Commitment Sunday. A variety of out-reach events will be taking place this fall. GrowingDeeper Disciples will be offering various studies.

Lay Delegate, Pat Braun shared her experience atAnnual Conference, May 20-22. She attended thelaity sessions that focused on developing leadersrevitalizing congregations, eliminating poverty andimproving health. She led a discussion on theWelcoming Certification Program from ReThinkChurch.

Lay Leader, Jill Malefyt reported the vision teammet five times this year. Our proposed vision is tochallenge and encourage everyone in our congre-gation to know and follow Christ. Suggestive ini-tiatives and congregational ideas received from

the vision team survey are posted in the officialminutes.

Ministry Placement Team, John Hollistershared that the team would like to elect BruceJohnson to fill an opening on the Board of Trus-tees. Considering an informational board with pic-tures and information of all our administrativeteams, which would help the congregation know

who is serving. Two lay delegates are needed fornext year.

Staff Parish Relations, Dave Baxter discussedthe basement plan modification to accommodateyouth ministry needs. Staff evaluations should becompleted by the end of June.

Stewardship, Mark Oney reviewed the churchbudget. Stewardship team met with Ken Brownand Bob Howes to discuss the loan. Sue Randallupdated the progress on the preschool. A motion

was made to have the rental income from Grand-view go toward the loan interest.

Treasurers Report, Don Repsher reported thatSue Randall is now the emergency signer on thechurch account. A gas card is not feasible at thistime. Maintenance petty cash may be increasedand is to be reconciled and replenished weekly.

Trustees, Bob Repsher signed the constructionloan with East Stroudsburg Savings Association.Gutters were replaced on the office building. Veri-

fied that a letter was given to Pastor Frank statingthe he will be covering the utilities while he re-mains in the home during the month of July. Hewill vacate in time for Pastor Kimes return.

Old Business: Jill Malefyt reported that she has beenin touch with several consultants with fees under$300. A motion was made by John Hollister and sec-onded by Mark Oney to hire two different consultantsto give us feedback regarding the Contemporary Wor-ship. Passed unanimously.

Steering Team Condensed . . .

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News you need to knowin our church, district and conference


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Page 4OurCore Values unifies whowe are. At East Stroudsburg UnitedMethodist Church, we understandthat the vital movement of faithand practice is ministry. All per-sons are called to ministry by Godinto the local and global commu-nity. As the Body of Christ, we

believe each person should discoverand use his or her particular spiri-tual gifts in ministry. In order toaccomplish our belief, we must be apermission-giving Church. Permis-sion-giving always asks, Does(this ministry) embrace our mission

and fulfill our vision?This is why we have our annual Every Member in Ministry

Commitment Program. We are all called to use our time, talents andtreasure in service to God. As we surrender our lives to God and

serve together, people are helped and God is honored.This year we will have a new look and time-frame for our com-

mitment program. We are working towards changing the commit-ment year from January through December to September throughAugust. In order to make this change, your commitment will takeplace from January 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011.

This year the Commitment Card will be listed in categories tohelp us better understand and implement our vision.

Grow - We are all called as servants to help each other growspiritually. 2 Peter 3:18, But grow in the grace and knowledge ofour Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Serve - We are called as servants to reach out and share the GoodNews with others. Galatians 5:13 says, You were called to free-dom, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-

indulgence, but through love become servants to one another.

Connect - We are called as servants to connect people to Godslocal church. Ephesians 2:19 says, You are no longer foreigners,but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's

household.

Praise - We all exist to celebrate Gods presence in worship and

celebration. Psalm 68:4 says, Our God, you are the one who rideson the clouds, and we praise you. Your name is the LORD and wecelebrate as we worship you.

Support - We are all called to be faithful stewards to support thechurch and ministries through regular financial giving. This yearthe pledge information will be a separate commitment card.

This is an exciting change for our church. Perhaps God is callingyou to take a step of faith and serve Him where you would neverhave imagined! If you have any questions regarding this change,please call the church office at 421-3280 or see Ministry PlacementTeam Members Jackie Durney or Jan Rosenberger.

Every Member

in Ministry

Under

Construction

Vision Team UpdateGrowServeConnect

by Jill Malefyt, Lay Leader

What does being a sold-out disci-

ple of Jesus Christ look like? Andhow can we encourage people to bethose devoted followers? Thesewere the questions that the VisionTeam grappled with in its five meet-ings this year. Discipleship means personal, passionate devotion to aPerson., and when the Holy Spiritworks in our lives, we fall in lovewith Jesus. The Vision Team envi-sioned three ways that we as a

church can make room for the HolySpirit to create devoted followers ofJesus in our congregation:

by growing as disciples throughChrists teachings,

by serving Christ by serving oth-ers, and

by connecting with one anotherin Christian community.

GrowServeConnectthroughthe following initiatives:

Broaden our spiritual educationalopportunities and formats, encourag-ing everyone to connect with GodsWord.

Work with everyone to discovertheir spiritual gifts, ensuring that allwill serve in some way in our churchor community.

Create fellowship programs thatencourage diverse participation of

groups and individuals, both withinand outside the church.

Church members will have an op-portunity to vote on Vision 2011 atour November Church Conference.The members of the Vision Teamare grateful for your prayers andpraise God for His presence andguidance during the entire process.
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Sunday, September 12

12:30 p.m.83 S. Courtland St., E. Stroudsburg

Food

Games for everyoneBouncie House & Dunk Tank

Music by D.J. Scott

Cook-off - Cake WalkTours of Renovated Facility and New Preschool

and much more . . .

CelebrationelebrationelebrationEndofEndofEndof

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Save the date and bring your friends.

Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there.

- For information, please call the church office at 421-3280 -


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Saturday Night Fellowship6-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

August 21 - One-Pot-Wonder Bring a one pot dish to share.

Remember to bring a friend to share in the fellowship!

Opportunities to Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ

Adult Basketball

Adult Co-ed Recreational everyMonday at 7 p.m. in the FellowshipHall. For more information call Johnat 426-7574.

Adult Men every Tuesday at 7 p.m.in the Fellowship Hall. For more infor-

mation call Eric at 242-6047.

Sunday,

October 10The Movie at

East Stroudsburg United

Methodist

Running EventsIf youd like information on any run-

ning events please call Darlene at 476-1148. Its never too late to start training-theres always a new race.

Saturday, October 2 -

Run for Kelly, East

StroudsburgSaturday, October 9 -Families First 8th Annual5K Race and 1 Mile FunWalk, WindGap BoroughPark

Sunday, October 10 -Steamtown Marathon,Scranton

This group is a 55+ aged group that meets the second Mon-day of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the church or off-site for atime of fellowship. You need not be a member, so bring afriend. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Jean Snyderat 421-0485. If needed, Jean can also arrange transportation.

Friday, August 6 to Shawnee Play HouseA musical based on a two-characterstory spans fifty years, from 1895 to1945, as it focuses on the trials and

tribulations, laughters and sorrows,and hopes and disappointments ex- perienced by Agnes and MichaelSnow throughout their marriage. Theset consists solely of their bedroom,dominated by the large four-poster

bed in the center of the room.Showtime is 2 p.m. Please meet at the church at 1 p.m. Cost

is $21 per person. To order tickets call Jean at 421-0485. Alltickets must be paid in full by Sunday, August 1.

We overlooked two of our graduates.Please extend congratulations to

Brian Marcote from

East Stroudsburg South.Brian will be attendingNorthampton CommunityCollege.

Lyn Richie graduatedfrom George Mason Uni-versity in WashingtonDC.


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Page 7ChildrensMinistryOur Childrens Ministries include infant through 6th grades. Please contact Susan Randall for

information or to register for an event at [email protected] or 570-421-3280.

Children ages four through sixth grade will enter a world of amazing animals, fabulous fish, intelligent in-sects and an abundant rainforest! This years VBS is based on the five parables told by Jesus that will make adifference in kids lives every day. Nursery Available for children of VBS Staff Only.

Registration going on now - visit our website to register.

www.esumc.netMany Hands Are Needed! If you can spare an hour or two Sunday,August 1 from 2-4 p.m. the church will be transformed into our Rainforestfrom 2-4 p.m. Come when you can, leave when you must. Friday, August 6from 1-3 p.m. help is needed with clean up. Our volunteer staff is exhaustedat the end of this week - it is such a blessing to have new help come. Pizza isprovided!Donations of Snack Supplies are Appreciated! If youre going shop-ping, would you mind adding an item or two to your list? The list is posted

on the Childrens Minsitry Board in Oberholtzer Hall. Please remember tocross off the item(s) you are purchasing.5 boxes Town House Crackers (oval shaped); 10 packs of Oreo cookies;8 bags gummy worms; 8 bags of jelly beans; bags of fresh fruit-grapes,

apples, bananas, oranges; 2 packs of 5 oz cups (CLEAR PLASTIC)

August 2-6 9 a.m. - Noon

New Ministry -Praise DanceChildren and youth ages nine and up are invited to meet in the Fellowship

Hall every Friday from 1011:30 a.m. for Praise Dance!

Each class will begin with prayer and devotion followed by dance instruc-tion set to Christian music. The instruction part of the class is led by TaraAniano, a PE teacher from East Stroudsburg Christian Academy and a dancerherself. The class will also encourage creativity, allowing the dancers to choreo-graph their own praise dances as an expression of their own faith and experi-ence.

Dancers should bring water and wear loose-fitting clothing (t-shirts withsleeves; shorts, leggings or pants at the knee or longer.) For more information,contact Tracy Martin at 570-424-5511 or [email protected].


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Register now!Classes begin September 7

We will begin the school year with a Tuesday andThursday session from 8:30-11:30 a.m. We plan toenroll 10 children with each classroom having a teacher

and a teachers assistant.

A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due withenrollment. Tuition is set at $135/month. Septemberstuition is due by Aug. 1 and then by the 15th of the

month for Oct-May.

Contact Sue Randall for more information or to receive a

registration packet. 421-3280; [email protected]


Christian Preschool

Now offering Two-day programfor yourThree, FourorFiveyear old

Our preschool will provide a bridge

for your child between home and school.

The school will provide developmental

appropriate learning experiences in the

area of cognitive, physical, social,

emotional and spiritual growth.

FOUNDATIPreschool Wish List

If you have any of these items that you would liketo recycle or donate to our new preschool it is ap-

preciated. Please call Sue Randall to let her knowwhat to expect, so duplications can be avoided.

Educational Toys/Games/Puzzles Kitchen/Workshop center Riding toys Bookshelf Play doh Anti-roll crayons Train set
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Just Press Play !Throughout the month of August, we are pleased to continue offering Just Press Play, a

video-based discipleship series. Brought to you by our CCN satellite system, this series fea-tures programs on a variety of Christian topics, including faith, marriage, parenting, leader-ship, and many more! These programs will continue on Sunday mornings through

August 22 during the 9:45am and 11:00am services, in the back section of Fellowship Hall.

Feel free to attend any or all of these upcoming sessions!

Aug. 1 - Momentum for Life with Mike Slaughter

Aug. 8 -Finding Replenishment for Overcrowded Lives with Jim Burns

Aug. 15 - The Beautiful Fightwith Gary Thomas

Aug. 22 - Growing Spiritually as a Couple with Jim Burns

Summer Discipleship Programs By Pastor LaBar

Women of Faith tickets still are available. If you are hesi-tant about going, perhaps you know someone else who isgoing (the names are listed below), or why not invite afriend to join you? If you are concerned about transporta-tion, Kelli can help you with this.

Cost is $89 per person plus hotel. Payments are dueAugust 1. To order your ticket please contact SherriDyson at 1-800-639-3333, ext 393. Remember to givethem the group name of ESUMC from East Stroudsburg,PA, leader name Kelli Mercurio. (You use a charge card.)

Contact Kelli Mercurio for more details at 570-426-

7574 or [email protected]. The person bringing themost people will receive a free ticket!

Here are the women that are attendingsome are fromour church, some from other churches and some arefriends or family: Sue Bommarito, Trudy Boogertman,Lisa Datesman, Kathryn Eble, Becky Frye, Lisa Jones, Kristin Lord, Sue Mertz, Deanna Mayers, Kelli Mercu-rio, Shirley Muldrow, Ann Osbun, Karen Peart, Tricia Phillips, Mary Schneider, Robyn Scales, Betty Thorn-ton, Becky Thornton, Jen Trump, Debi Velardi, Denise Zall.

Women of Faith Book-of-the-Month Club

Kicks Off in AugustThis month marks the

kick-off of East Strouds-burg United Methodistsnew book club!Throughout the year, wewill feature books on

various Christian topics,and will gather for fel-lowship and book discus-sion.

Our first book selec-tion will be Ten Dumb Things Smart ChristiansBelieveby Larry Osborne. Sundays, August 1and 8, stop by our table in Fellowship Hall toplace an order for your book. Books will be dis-tributed during the last two weeks in August, andour book discussion group will take place

Sunday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m.at the church.For more information on this opportunity,

please contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280, x. 12 [email protected].

September 10 -11 in Philadelphia


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Have you had thoughts about serving in StephenMinistry? Have you opened your heart and talked toGod about becoming a Stephen Minister: and are youwilling to be obedient when the Lord tells you whereHe wants you to serve? Not too far from where youare, someone may be hurting and suffering asking forGods help. God may send you to use your spiritualgifts to minister to that someone.

Each one should use whatever gift he has received

to serve others, faithfully administering Gods grace

in its various forms - 1Peter 4:10.

The Stephen Ministry training offered here at EastStroudsburg United Methodist Church focuses on theactual care-giving skills Stephen Ministers will use intheir caring relationships. The Stephen Ministry Lead-ers are looking forward to training another class ofStephen Ministers starting in September. Their indi-vidual gifts and strengths give new dimensions to our

leadership team, making for a stronger ministry foreveryone at our church.The skills Stephen Ministers learn and practice pre-

pare them to provide a very high level of Christiancare-giving. The training is intense as it explores seri-ous life issues, but it is also a growth-producing andenjoyable experience.

The Stephen Ministry training is held Wednesdayevenings beginning September 8 and will end by earlyApril.Among the training topics are Feelings: Yours, Mine,

and Ours: The Art of Listening;

Distinctively Christian Caring

Assertiveness: Relating Gentlyand Firmly; MaintainingBoundaries in Caregiving: Con-

fidentiality; Ministering toThose Experiencing GriefCar-

ing for People:before, during,and after hospitalization.

At the completion of their training they will becommissioned as Stephen Ministers. They will thenjoin 24 Stephen Ministers at East Stroudsburg UnitedMethodist Church in providing one-to-one care to in-dividuals experiencing difficulties in life.July 18 is Stephen Ministry Sunday and a weekly em-phasis will continue each Sunday through the month

of August. For information contact Peggy Strack inthe church office at 421-3280.

Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church

Many Ways To Offer

Christian Careby Peggy Strack

Our church is very blessed to be a Stephen Min-istry congregation. Stephen Ministry is a very or-ganized program of offering one-on-one Christian

Care to those who are experiencing some of themost difficult struggles of life. It requires extensivetraining and commitment on the part of all who arecalled by God to participate.

Did you know that another option exists at ourchurch for those who desire to reach out in Chris-tian love, but perhaps are unable to fulfill the re-quirements of Stephen Ministry? If you would liketo visit at Pocono Medical Center one day per weekor if you are interested in adopting a member ofwho is homebound or in a nursing home, I will be

happy to give you a short training to cover some ofthe Dos and Donts. With one training sessionand some encouragement, you can be the brightspot in anothers day! In the words of Simon andKaren Fox, founders of the Adventures in CaringFoundation, Theres an art to bringing hope, eas-ing tension, and giving encouragement. Its not somuch the words you say as the love you put behindthem. If you are interested in sharing the love ofChrist with someone who needs to feel His touch,contact me at 421-3280, ext. 23

Reserved Tables

in Fellowship HallTables set up on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall

are reserved for scheduled ministries and adver-

tised accordingly. We ask that you do not take a

table already reserved for other groups, and that

you schedule your needs in advance with Shar-

mune in the church office at 421-3280 or e-mail

[email protected].

by Randy Ravago, Stephen Leader


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5th Sunday Worship

Faith Promise Focus on Missions

Sunday, August 29we are pleased to announce that

Habitat for Humanitywill be our Faith Promise Fea-tured Mission. A representa-

tive from Habitat will speak during allthree worship services, sharing how livesare being changed one home at a time.

Mary Schneider (604-9253) and Nancy

Gargone ( 421-1456) coordinate our Soup

Kitchen Ministry. Please call them with anyquestions or to serve at an upcoming kitchen.

Our Next Soup KitchenMonday, September 6

(Labor Day) will be led by Mike Ragonese.Please remember come only to the kitchens

you have been assigned for. If you would liketo help Mike in cooking or serving the meal,please call Nancy Gargone. Help is alsoneeded with set-up for all soup kitchens. If you

would be willing to setup tables and chairs inthe morning of the scheduled kitchen, pleasecontact Mary Schneider.

Food Bank MinistryThe third Sunday of every month is Food

Bank Sunday. Please bring your donationsand place them in the wooden box in Ober-holtzer Hall. The food will be shared amongthe Salvation Army, Follow Me Foundationand our Soup Kitchen. Volunteers sort anddeliver the food. Please check expirationdates and only purchase items listed. Pleasenote that the Salvation Army pantry is low.They are in need of canned meats (chicken,tuna, SPAM) and pasta, hearty soups, fruits,vegetables, cereal (any size), peanut butterand jelly, pasta and spaghetti sauce. SoupKitchen Item of the Month is Canned

Pasta.

Soup Kitchen News

Spanish Health MinistryCelebrating 30 years of Gods faithfulness!

(A Faith Promise Partner)

Rod and Ruthann Brooks founded Koinonia Chris-tian Ministries in 1980. In a worship service of dedica-tion Rev. William Spiegelhalder, Charles Sensenig(brother) and Rod Brooks laid hands on Dona Sensenigto commend this new ministry to the Lord. Hispanics

from the community and supporters from local churchesattended an open house. As they say the rest is history!What an amazing history it has been. Praise God forHis faithfulness in leading the, Spanish Health Minis-tries and causing them to find favor with both the His-panic community and medical communities.

The stories they share of the lives they touched areamazing. The full letter of celebration is on the MissionBulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.

They are excited to share that they started a VacationBible School for Special Needs Children. They are

blessed to minister to them five Friday mornings thissummer. The kids are really excited about coming andlearning how Jesus loves and cares for them. The themeis learning aboutJesus' miracles. There were 16 chil-dren present the first week.

Donna thanks our church for the support and encour-agement in this special ministry over the last 25 years.Spanish Health Ministries covet our prayers and finan-cial support as they look to God for his provision anddirection for the future.

But before people can ask the Lordfor help, they must believe in him;

and before they can believe in him,

they must hear about him;

and for them to hear about the Lord

someone must tell them.

Romans 10:13-14


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What Is Family Promise?Family Promise (formerly

known as Interfaith HospitalityNetwork) has been in existencefor over 20 years, with over4,500 congregations, in 39states and the District of Co-lumbia, working to provideemergency housing for families. The average age of ahomeless person in the U.S. is 9 years old.

We make a difference by helping families with

children who suddenly find themselves without ahome of their own due to job layoffs, medical bills,death, divorce or other family emergencies. Theywill find the support and resources they need to getback on their feet in this great program.

What is our Role?Our church hosts families for dinner and over-nightstays at our church one week, four times a year (amaximum of 14 people at a time). During dinner andthe evening hours, volunteers can offer a listening

ear, a word of encouragement and understanding.In the morning the families go to the day center forshowers, children go to school or day care and parentsgo to work or look for employment and housing.

Kathy Aira, the director and social worker is onstaff at the day center to help the adult family mem-bers find what they need to get their family back ontrack and in a home of their own.

How Can You Help?Currently, we are without an overall coordinator.

This individual organizes our volunteers and serve sas liaison to the board of Family Promise of MonroeCounty. We are also looking for two servants whowould be willing to oversee and schedule volunteersfor either the meals or the evening shifts. We thankKen Brown who schedules the overnight help.

If you have not already made a commitment tothis program, please take the time to prayerfully con-sider how you can be of service in this life-changingprogram, please use the form below or call Kelli in

the church office at 421-3280. The card can beplaced in the offering plate any Sunday.

We are making a difference and offering the hope

of Christ to children and youth and seeing Godsvision become a reality.

Building community, strengthening lives

Our Mission Statement is To Love Jesus Christ and to Share His

Love. As a church, one of the ways we support our mission is throughour vision: To Be a Beacon of Hope and Love to all Gods Children.

In August of 2007 we, as a congregation, made a commitment to be

part of an incredible community outreach program in Monroe County

where our vision became a reality. We continue to have an opportunity

to show love to hurting children, youth and families through Family

Promise of Monroe County.

I am interested in partnering with Family

Promise here in our church.

Upcoming Dates:

____Aug. 15-21. 2010 _____ Oct. 24-30, 2010

____ Feb. 6-12. 2011 ____ May 8-14, 2011

____ Dinner & Evening (5:30 - 7 p.m.____ Evening Supervision 7 - 8:30 p.m.)____ Overnight (8:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)____ Sat. and/or Sun. Breakfast (67:30 a.m.)____ Help serve dinner____ Sunday morning clean-up, beds ready for

pickup (7 a.m.)____ Sunday afternoon set-up beds, tables, etc.____ Help with weekly laundry____ Donate food supplies & paper goods____ As a doctor on call

____ As a nurse on call____ Family mentor____ Organize recreational activities

Your Name:___________________________

Phone:_______________________________

Email: _______________________________


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Page 14Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship

Learn to Ring

Chimes & BellsClasses for beginners will be Sun-

days August 8, 15, and 22 at 9 a.m.9:40 a.m. Interested adults, teens,and children in at least third gradewill be shown basic skills of how toring and how to read music. Previousmusic experience is helpful but notnecessary. Persons may attend any orall of the three sessions. Althoughcontinuation into the fall season ofbell groups is hoped for, there is noobligation. For more details, contactNorm or Pauline Fox at 223-9889 or

[email protected]

Those Serving in Worship

Greeters and Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Service: Edie & Bill Williams, Herb Jacobs, Brian & Sonji Bensley, CarolinWhitmore, Bruce & Linda Johnson; 9:45 a.m. Service: 8/1 John & Kelli Mercurio, Connie Moyer, SandyOberholtzer8/8-29 John & Amy Hollister, Brian Farris, Angie & Evan Simmons 8/15 Bob & MaryAnne Con-stable, Frank, Tammy, Frankie & Colby Ems 8/22 Joyce Heller, Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Art & KathyNorth; 11 a.m. Service: Chris, Elizabeth & Emily, Sonia Lopez, Bruce, Ann, Brianna & Brandon Osbun.

Communion Steward: Bob & Arlene Staples Pew Packers: Bev BeckAltar Flower Delivery: Food Bank (Salvation Army): Don & Grace PaulChurch Driver: 8/1-15-22-29 Bruce & Linda Johnson 8/8 Linda KisselAcolytes: 8/1-8 Merideth Constable 8-15-29 Emily Perfetti & Brianna OsbunChildrens Church: 8/1 Jessica Barrett 8/8 Mary Beth & John David Brush 8/15 Sonia Lopez

8/22 Ann Osbun 8/29 Story HourLay Readers: 8/8 (8:30) Linda Johnson, (11:00) Chris Perfetti, 8/15 (8:30) Leigh Balcik,(9:45) Lynn Pappalardo 8/22 (8:30) Maria Jacobs, (9:45) Lynn Pappalardo, (11:00) Chris Perfetti

Solo Organ Concert by Gordon TurkSunday, September 26

3 p.m. in the Sanctuary

A critically acclaimed concert organist, Gordon Turk has per-formed throughout the United States, Europe, Russia, the Ukraine,and Japan. His international tours have included solo recitals inconcert halls, cathedrals, and universities, organ festivals, and con-certs with orchestras. The program is free and open to the public.Community visitors will attend, and you will have good opportuni-ties to walk across the room in welcome.

Sermon Series Starting August 1One of the ways we are going to prepare for Commitment Sunday is by examining what it means to be

a servant of Christ. Pastor Labar will help us not only ask the question but also find answers to:Aug. 1 What are my Priorities?Aug. 8 What is in my Heart?

Aug. 15 Am I living according to Gods Plan?

Aug. 22 How is God Calling Me?

Aug. 29 How are We Helping Gods People?

Sept. 5 How Can I Give Myself to God?

We Welcome Back Pastor KimesSunday, September 5 we welcome Pastor & Mrs. Kimes home from their sabbatical in England. PastorKimes returns to the pulpit Sunday, September 12 and we will fellowship with them following worship atour End of Summer Celebration, so make sure you mark your calendars today.


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