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East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church
The Trumpet Call
Pastor ’s Corner
First, here’s a reminder that we have a majorSunday morning schedule change next Sundaymorning, June 7. In order to have all of ourconfirmands confirmed at the same worshipservice, we will have two worship services thatday. The first will be at the normal time, 8:30 a.mWe will celebrate the Confirmation Class and youwill hear some about it, but it will not include theservice of confirmation. It will have the Service of
Holy Communion as we normally have on the first Sunday of themonth.
The second service will be at 10:00 a.m., and will last until about 11:30am, followed by a reception for our confirmands and their families. Thisservice will combine elements of both our 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. servicesand will also include the Service of Holy Communion. I ’m sure you willmake every effort to be here to support our confirmands who haveworked hard since February!
Before we get to next Sunday, we have an exciting new ministry start-ing on Thursday evening, June 4: the Summer Block Party! Peoplewho walk or drive past our two buildings on S. Courtland St. rarely seeany activity in the front of our building; everything normally goes on
inside rather than outside. It might give the impression to those whodon’t know our church that there isn’t much going on. Of course, weknow all the great things that happen here, and we want to acquaintour community with the ministry and mission we do. So, why not havecookouts every Thursday night during June and July and give awayfree food to our friends and neighbors, who might drive past ourlocation every day but never pay any mind to what happens here?
I give all the credit to Scott and to the youth who dreamed up this greatidea. It meets one of the core parts of our church’s vision:“CONNECT,” as in connecting with our community. However, they cando it alone and need the support of the entire church community to do-nate needed supplies and side dishes. Please see the “Block Party”
article on the 2nd page for more information about how you can help.Of course, we want each of you to come and support the Block Partyand to enjoy food and fellowship with your fellow congregants andmembers of the community!
This Sunday, May 31, I will bring to a close the sermon series, “WhenGod ’ s People Pray.” The focus this Sunday will be about how wesustain our momentum in prayer as a congregation. Our Wednesdaynight study group on prayer has some ideas, and we are learning agreat deal in our study about how the Brooklyn Tabernacle Churchtransformed their ministry through a greater emphasis on prayer. I hopeyou’ll come and join us this Sunday! Blessings, Pastor Jim
Our Vision:
To challenge and encourage every-one in our congregation to knowand follow Christ by:
Growing as disciples throughChrist’s teachings
Connecting with one another inChristian 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
www.esumc.net
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Outreach Ministry Outreach Ministry
Stephen Ministry
Words of Gratitude
“To the congregation andoutreach volunteers ofE.S.U.M.C.: I wanted to ex- press my many thanks to allof you for your kindness to myfather during his trying times.
I came to your church andspoke with several peopleabout visiting Dad at his
home. Through the Lord, he was sent a wonderfulgentleman: a Stephen Minister. He visited my fatherand listened to his concerns, spent time in prayer to- gether, and talked about their similar life experiences.He gave my father a lot to be happy about. My father
and mother found peace in Dad’s illness. Thank youfrom the bottom of my heart.” For more information about Stephen Ministry, contactPeggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.
Card Ministry
Folks who are no longer able to attend church enjoyhearing from you! Cards may be sent to Minnie Batchl181 State St., East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301
June 14 Concert, 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to a very special concert in
our Sanctuary on June 14. This is a greatopportunity to bring your friends, neighbors,and family members. Guests are the Back Family – Greg, Carlena,and Gregory – in musical theater, with our
Andy, Joe, Doug, and Pauline inlight classic, sacred, and otherstyles. Benefit offering for FamilyPromise. Contact Pauline [email protected] or 570-223-9889to help with publicity or at thereception.
The Wellness Teamof ESUMC is hostingour third wellnessfair and expo onSunday, May 31
st
from 8:30 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. inFellowship Hall.Wellness professionals and fitness enthusiasts willprovide free information to promote good health.Learn about local health and fitness programs andproducts to help live a healthier life.
Opportunities/News
Kids and adultswill learn to
conquerchallenges withGod's mightypower! Markyourcalendar nowso that youwon't miss thisamazingadventure as
we climbMount Everestto exploreGod's amazingpower and lovefor us!
Please go tothe churchwebsite to signup.
Summer Block Party Outreach Ministr
We are in need of the following donations: Containers of Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ Sauce & RelishPaper Plates & Napkins—Cases of Water and/or Soda
Or sign up to bring a side dishor dessert on a designatedThursday- Contact Scott Kuhnle(610) 368-1240. AND… WE NEED YOU! Show up and enjoy the foodand fellowship everyThursday in June and Julyfrom 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The more people, the better the event!!!
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Opportunities/News
Getting the WordOutPastor Paul Scherer oncesaid “Don’t ask for whomGod’s Word is meant. It ismeant for you”. God en-
trusts us with the precioustask of giving voice toGod’s own part in the con-versation between Godand His people. If youwould like to get a better understanding on how toread scripture aloud, please join us on MAY 31 at12:15 p.m. for training on “Getting the Word Out ”.
Our youth will be confirmedon Sunday, June 7.Important: we will have twoservices that day: 8:30 a.m.and 10:00 a.m. The 8:30a.m. service will be a regularCommunion service, while thestudents will be confirmed atthe 10:00 am service which
will combine elements found in both the 9:45 amand 11:00 am services of worship. A reception forthe confirmands will take place immediately follow-ing the 10:00 a.m. service.
Positions Available at ESUMC! We are in need of a Maintenanceand Repair Consultant to spend6-8 hours per week at the churchdoing a variety of repair work andmaintenance. The interestedapplicant must have a working understanding of physicplant operation and management. In addition toknowledge about operations, the individual must also bable to lift and carry 50 pounds. Position to start June 1
We are also in need of a Weekday Sexton. This is a 21hour per week position which will start at the beginningJuly. Duties of this position include:
Check facilities at beginning and end of shift andstock supplies as needed.
Maintain cleanliness in both buildings. Set up and tear down chairs, tables and equipme
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 Maintenan
and Repair Consultant to any larger concernsregarding property or building maintenance.
If interested in either position, please emailyour resume to: [email protected] job descriptions available on reque
Run for God
ESUMC sent a team of about 25 people to MemorialPark in Wind Gap on Memorial Day, for the runningof the Tortoise and Hare 5K race. Each of those whoentered the race did so after 12 weeks of training, asmany had never run a race in their lives, let alone a5K (3.1 mile) race. Everyone finished the race, andthere were members of the church on the sidelinescheering them on, offering encouragement, andhanding out cold water. There are many people tothank for the success of the Run for God program
which involved up to 40 people in our church andcommunity. Especially we want to thank DarleenMosteller, who has run a number of marathons andhas a passion both for running and for helpingpeople get into running who have not run before.She was extremely encouraging of everyone in-volved and circulated devotionals by email to alleach week. Darleen’s son, Teddy, also a greatrunner himself, was fifth overall (out of a field of400+) and came in first in his age division lastMonday. Everyone who crossed the finish line was a
winner, no matter the time on the clock!
The Run fGod grou
just beforthe Tortoiand Hare run in WinGap on M25, 2015.
(Left to right) Teddy Mostellar receives his award from Iraqi wvet, Staff Sargent Daryl Kennedy; Jackie Visser and Chris Pfetti (background) near the halfway point, and Jenn Dunne aChristine Uporsky celebrate their friendship and achievemen
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Staff Contact Information Main Office: 570-421-3280
Pastor: Jim Todd [email protected] 1014
Church Secretary: Maria Ragonese [email protected] 1010
Congregational Care: Peggy Strack [email protected] 1023
Music & Worship: Andy Waddell [email protected] 1011
Youth Ministry: Scott Kuhnle [email protected] 1013
Children’s Ministry: Pam O’Brien [email protected] 1017
Technology Support: Michael Corey [email protected] 1012
Finances: Sue Mertz [email protected] 1015
Financial Secretary: Cyndie Faunce [email protected] 1025
Maintenance: Bruce Johnson [email protected] 1018
Foundations Preschool [email protected] 1019
Fellowship Hall Kitchen 1030
Church (Inside Breezeway) 1031Organist: Pauline Fox [email protected] ----
Audio-visuals: Joe Dorsch [email protected] ---
Pregnancy Resource CentersBaby Bottle Boomerang
Help those too young to protect them-selves. Pick up a bottle or two, bring ithome or to work and return the filledbottle by Father ’s Day. Visit the tablein Fellowship Hall or see Jenni Poole orJill Malefyt to get your bottle.
Thanks to all who are participatingin 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, 9ounce cups, plastic-ware, napkins ,green plastic tableclothszip lock bags [quart and gallon size]) .
Reminder: Important Service Time Change on June 7!
On Sunday, June 7, we will have two services of worship. The rst
will be at 8:30 a.m., a tradional Service of Holy Communion. Thesecond will be at 10:00 a.m., which will be our service of
Conrmaon and will also include Holy Communion.