East Stroudsburg

United Methodist Church

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Pastor’s Corner

I want to thank the Rev. Bob Hachtman for preaching at ESUMC last Sunday, May 17, con-tinuing in the series on prayer. This Sunday will be the second-to-last sermon in the series, When God’s People Pray. In addition to the sermon se-ries, we are using Brooklyn Tabernacle Pastor Jim Cymbala’s book and video of the same name in our Wednesday evening study series, in which three studies still remain. It is not too late to join

our group from 7:00-8:30 pm in the upstairs of the office building in the Stephen Ministry room. Though this weekend is traditionally known as Memorial Day Weekend, this Sunday is also the Day of Pentecost. The celebration of Pentecost moves in relation to Easter on the calendar, and is 50 days after Easter (“Pentecost” literally means 50 days) and 10 days after the celebration of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. For the Jewish faith, Pentecost is a celebration of the “Feast of Weeks” or “Shavuot,” which commemorates the giving of the Law to Moses on Mt. Sinai 50 days after the Exodus from Egypt. For Christians, Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit, as promised by Jesus before he ascended into heaven. As we will hear on Sunday, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples and followers of Jesus with tongues of fire and a mighty wind. This was the manifesta-tion of the Spirit to the early disciples, but the power of the Holy Spirit has been available to all believers in Christ since the time of the first Pentecost. This Sunday, we will examine the relationship between prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. Also this Sunday, we want to remember in prayer all of those who gave their lives in service to our country as we remember Memorial Day. Next week will mark the end of JAM (“Jesus And Me”) for the school year, and we thank Scott and the countless volunteers who have made this afterschool program so successful on Thursday afternoons and evenings. Those involved in JAM have little time for rest, as the follow-ing Thursday, the youth sponsored block parties begin in front of the church building. We will not be blocking off S. Courtland St., but we will be warmly welcoming everyone who stops by to pick up some free food and drink. The block parties begin on Thursday, June 4 and will contin-ue for approximately eight weeks. We need people to donate side dish-es, and many more people to just come and “hang out” and make peo-ple feel welcome at ESUMC. Tell your friends and neighbors, and let’s see if we can get a large group of people out to our first block party! Please see the block party article on page 3, and contact Scott Kuhnle to volunteer to help with this great endeavor. If you’re going away this weekend, stay safe on the roads; if you’re in town, I’ll see you in wor-ship! Blessings, Pastor Jim

Our Vision:

To challenge and encourage every-one in our congregation to know and follow Christ by:

Growing as disciples through

Christ’s teachings

Connecting with one another in

Christian community

Serving Christ by serving others

Praising God as we worship Christ

Sunday Services

8:30 a.m. Traditional

9:45 a.m. Contemporary

11:00 a.m. Traditional

East Stroudsburg United

Methodist Church

83 S. Courtland St.

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

(570) 421-3280

church@esumc.net

www.esumc.net

Outreach Ministry Outreach Ministry Stephen Ministry “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22a

Humans like to be in control, having the power to choose ex-actly what is going to happen and when. Unfortunately, life isn’t like that! When something happens and we realize we’re not in control, we feel lost,

overwhelmed, angry, and even afraid. Stephen Ministers are trained to help[ when things are out of control. They provide support and encouragement, while helping a per-son put faith and trust in God. For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Peggy Strack at the church office, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.

Are You Getting to Know Each Other’s Names?

As we continue to wear our lanyard ESUMC name tags, we are

putting names with the faces of our congregation! Please con-

tinue to wear your name tag whenever you attend a church event. When you leave church,

name tags may be placed in the “Name Tag Return” baskets. If

you take your name tag home, please remember to wear it each

Sunday! If you would like a name

tag and have not received one, please sign the sheet on the

name tag table in Oberholtzer Hall.

Card Ministry Folks who are no longer able to attend church enjoy hearing from you! Cards may be sent to Minnie Batchler, 181 State St., East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301

June 14 Concert, 3 pm

Help is needed for publicity/fundraising/reception! Visit table in Fellowship Hall for fliers, sponsor forms, and sign-up sheets to help at reception, or contact Pauline at foxes@esumc.net or 570-223-9889. Guests are the Back Family – Greg, Carlena, and

Gregory – in musical theater, with our Andy, Joe, Doug, and Pauline in light classic, sacred, and country styles. Benefit offering for Family Promise. Visit http://www.esumc.net/organ-events/ for more details and to print more fliers.

End-of-Year JAM Afterschool Program Celebration!!

Thursday May 28th, all parents, families, volunteers, and youth are invited from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, to join us for burg-ers, hot dogs, sides, desserts, soda and water. We will be highlighting all the wonderful things that have happened over the past year, including recognizing our JAM leaders and student leaders. JAM Program will meet at the normal time (2:45 – 5:00pm) followed by Jr. High Bible Studies from 5:00 – 6:00 pm., followed by celebration. This will be our last JAM/Fellowship Meal/Bible Study for the 2014-2015 school year.

Opportunities/News

Kids and adults will learn to conquer challenges with God's mighty power! Mark your calendar now so that you won't miss this amazing adventure as we climb Mount Everest to explore God's amazing power and love for us! Please go to the church website to sign up.

Opportunities/News Getting the Word Out Pastor Paul Scherer once said “Don’t ask for whom God’s Word is meant. It is meant for you”. God en-trusts us with the precious task of giving voice to God’s own part in the con-versation between God and His people. If you would like to get a better understanding on how to read scripture aloud, please join us on MAY 31 at 12:15 p.m. for training on “Getting the Word Out”.

Our youth will be confirmed on Sunday, June 7. Important: we will have two services that day: 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The 8:30 a.m. service will be a regular Communion service, while the students will be confirmed at the 10:00 am service which

will combine elements found in both the 9:45 am and 11:00 am services of worship. A reception for the confirmands will take place immediately follow-ing the 10:00 a.m. service.

Positions Available at ESUMC!

We are in need of a Maintenance and Repair Consultant to spend 6-8 hours per week at the church doing a variety of repair work and maintenance. The interested applicant must have a working understanding of physical plant operation and management. In addition to knowledge about operations, the individual must also be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Position to start June 1. We are also in need of a Weekday Sexton. This is a 21 hour per week position which will start at the beginning of July. Duties of this position include:

Check facilities at beginning and end of shift and stock supplies as needed.

Maintain cleanliness in both buildings. Set up and tear down chairs, tables and equipment in rooms as requested.

Utilize volunteers as needed. Launder Fellowship Hall tablecloths, towels and other items weekly or as needed.

Do minor repairs as needed, and alert Maintenance and Repair Consultant to any larger concerns

regarding property or building maintenance. If interested in either position, please email your resume to: esumcjobs@gmail.com. Detailed job descriptions available on request.

Tom’s Trekies Update:

What a fantastic team of 35 people and one dog to walk with us this year! Your support means so much to us & others in our church & community living with MS.

To date our team raised $1,705 for this

wonderful cause. Thank you…Thank you for your genuine support of prayers, love, donations and walking.

Tom & Kathy Hinkey

The Wellness Team of ESUMC is hosting our third wellness fair and expo on Sunday, May 31

st from 8:30

a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Wellness profes-sionals and fitness

enthusiasts will provide free information to promote good health. Learn about local health and fitness programs and products to help live a healthier life.

Summer Block Party Outreach Ministry We are in need of the following donations:

Containers of Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce & Relish Paper Plates & Napkins—Cases of Water and/or Soda

Or sign up to bring a side dish or dessert on a designated Thursday- Contact Scott Kuhnle (610) 368-1240

AND… WE NEED YOU! Show up and enjoy the food and fellowship every

Thursday in June/July 6:30-8:30 p.m. The more people, the better the event!!!

Staff Contact Information Main Office: 570-421-3280

Pastor: Jim Todd jtodd@esumc.net 1014 Church Secretary: Maria Ragonese mragonese@esumc.net 1010 Congregational Care: Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net 1023 Music & Worship: Andy Waddell awaddell@esumc.net 1011 Youth Ministry: Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net 1013 Children’s Ministry: Pam O’Brien pobrien@esumc.net 1017 Technology Support: Michael Corey mcorey@esumc.net 1012 Finances: Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net 1015 Financial Secretary: Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net 1025 Maintenance: Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net 1018 Foundations Preschool foundations@esumc.net 1019 Fellowship Hall Kitchen 1030 Church (Inside Breezeway) 1031 Organist: Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net ---- Audio-visuals: Joe Dorsch josephdorsch@gmail.com ---

Pregnancy Resource Centers Baby Bottle Boomerang Help those too young to protect them-selves. Pick up a bottle or two, bring it home or to work and return the filled bottle by Father’s Day. Visit the table in Fellowship Hall or see Jenni Poole or Jill Malefyt to get your bottle.

Update Our area here in the Poconos has surely been blessed by the weather. Oh, there may be rea-sons for some complaints, but just think about areas where there have been tornadoes and floods. These are the areas where UMCOR (United Methodist Comm. on Relief) goes to work. In 2015 UMCOR is celebrating 75 years of being with those in crisis around the world. FAITH PROMISE Supports an UMCOR International project and National Relief Disaster. When they respond to a disaster, UMCOR provides: 1. Training for teams of volunteers 2. If the Bishop of that Conference con-tacts them, they may receive emergency finan-cial assistance 3. UMCOR’s disaster-response experi-ence & knowledge is made available to those in need 4. Getting connected with experts, volun-teers, local government & other organizations able to help a community recover In addition to projects following disasters, UMCOR assists with Health Ministries, Hunger & Poverty, Refugees and Water & Sanitation projects around the world. Sharing faith and bringing hope around the world is a dynamic work of God’s love through the ministries of UMCOR. Let us share in there ministries in pray-ing for their work. To share in the support of FAITH PROMISE, you may use the envelope in Sunday’s bulletin or at anytime noting your gift is for Faith Promise or Missions.

Thanks to all who are participating in the Dollar Challenge and donat-ed to the Thailand Orphanage. May's challenge is paper products

for Youth programs and VBS ( paper plates, small bowls, 9 ounce cups, plastic-ware, napkins ,green plastic tablecloths ,zip lock bags [quart and gallon size]) .

This Week at ESUMC

Sunday May 24th

, youth programs will meet at the normal times:

9:45am: Worship 11:00am: Sunday Morning Youth Fellowship 5:30pm: Sports Ministry 7:00 – 8:30pm: Youth Worship, Game, and Message.