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East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church
The Trumpet Call
Pastor ’s Corner
This week, I want to reflect on our youth-led BlockParties held (almost) everyThursday night in front oour church building on S. Courtland St. We were noable to have one on Thursday, July 9 because of rathe second we’ve had to cancel. We have yet to hava beautiful Thursday night weather -wise, but spiritshave been strong and upbeat, and even with a fewsprinkles and overcast skies, good moods and
attitudes have prevailed. The enjoyment has been shared both by thevolunteers and the guests who have shown up.
I believe those who have come as our guests from the community
represent a true cross-section of our community. We’ve had all ages,
ethnicities, and income levels represented. We’ve had a group of veryyoung children come by themselves, we’ve had older people with mobiproblems, and everyone in between. Some come because they need afree meal, and others desire to get out of their home for fellowshipopportunities and to meet new people.
Last week, I had a long conversation with a mother who told me about athe churches she’d been to which seemed to want to judge her and tellwhat she was doing wrong. She asked about our church and what shemight expect if she came on Sunday and brought her family. I was abletell her about some of the wonderful things our church offers, and she apeared genuinely interested. I invited her to a church that is genuinelycaring and accepting, and would seek to welcome her and her family amembers of our church family.
I remember a conversation I had some years ago in Lancaster with ayoung man outside a large, imposing stone church. That church is an oand grand part of our United Methodist tradition in downtown LancasterHe remarked to me that to an unchurched urban dweller, the churchappears as an impenetrable fortress. It has a scary, not friendly look, ano one not familiar with the church would seek to go there. As someonwho has been in church all his life, I have never looked at church buildithis way, but something “clicked” for me that night and I gained newinsight as to how some unchurched people can look at our buildings.
We see ourselves as a warm and inviting congregation, but all some inpublic might see is an old, imposing building, which always seems to haits doors closed and locked...except on Block Party night. If people cangain a whole different perception of our church because of the enjoymewe’re having out on the sidewalk and front lawn, then praise God for thBlock Party!
There have been so many people walk up to me and thank me for theBlock Party and tell me what it means to them. Some have tried to giveme money. The prayer tent has been active each week with peopleseeking prayer for their families. If you haven ’t been, we still have threeThursday nights remaining. I hope to see you there, and I ’ll see you thi
Sunday! Blessings, Pastor Jim ([email protected]
Our Vision:
To challenge and encourage everyonein our congregation to know and fol-low Christ by:
Growing as disciples through Christ ’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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Large Print Bulletins
If you attend traditional worship and
have difficulty reading the wall screens,large print bulletins are now availablein the narthex and outside EatonChapel. These bulletins will includethe call to worship and the prayer ofconfession. Pick up one today and
share the news with others!
SAVE THESE DATES!!! Ice Cream Social & Movie Night Saturday, July 25th
ESUMC Carnival Saturday, October 3rd
2nd Annual Chili Cook-OffSaturday, November 14th
Dedication of Benches - Benches have been do-nated to ESUMC in loving memory of Irene Paciotti,Jeff Warner, and Bill Zacharias. They will bededicated to the glory of God on Tuesday, July 21 at6:45 p.m. near the breezeway entrance. All are in-
vited to this short dedication service.
Saturday Night
Fellowship Dinner
3rd Saturday every month 4:30-7pm
Food ~Fun~Fellowship bring a covered dish or lodonation.
What’s Cookin’? 3rd Saturday every month
from 10 AM to 2 PM
Questions: [email protected]
subject: SNFD or call Mary @ 570 604-9253.
Are you looking for a way to serve way that will bless the lives of oth-ers???? We need more volunteersFamily Promise, this is a wonderministry where there are many diffeent ways to help. Please join us foan informational/training on 7/26/15
after the 11:00am service in Fellowship Hall.
Any questions please contact Pastor Todd orJenn Dunne at: [email protected] or (570) 369-3695
Opportunities/News
Summer Block Party Outreach MinistrWe are in need of the following donations: Hamburgers and hot dogs!
Or, sign up to bring a side dishor dessert on a designated
Thursday-
Contact Scott Kuhnle(610) 368-1240. AND… WENEED YOU! Show up andenjoy the food and fellowshipevery Thursday in June andJuly from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
All Alone? Don ’t be! Goddoesn’t want us to be all alone. Hewants us to turn to Him and to fel-low believers when things arebothering us. Stephen Ministerswill walk with you through yourtroubles, offering a listening earand Christian support.
For more information about Stephen Ministry, con-tact Peggy Strack at the church office: 570-421-
3280, ext. 1023. Please don’t suffer alone!
Happy Birthday Hazel! Hazel Kaniper will becelebrating her 104th birthday on July 13th.Cards may be sent to her at 2017 North 5thStreet, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360.
UMW “Upstairs” bargain basement-
collectionof items on Wed. & Thur. Aug. 5th & 6
th. Help is need-
ed to set up on those days from 9 am-4 pm. Help totear down is needed Saturday at noon. Sale is Friday,Aug. 7th 8 am-3 pm & Saturday, Aug. 8th 8 am-12noon. For information, please contact Linda Drake at(570) 856-9395.
Outreach Opportunities
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Children’s Ministry News
Sonday Summer Seekers
What is that?
You may have heard these words thissummer, but never really knew what theymeant. Well, in a nutshell, it simply
means Children’s Summer Sunday School. We are
exploring all the wonders and events that God hasgiven us to enjoy, with an emphasis on His Son. Thus far, we have learned about Flag Day, FathersDay and of course 4th of July, and the next fewweeks it will be sun or Son, sand & water. We arehaving a great time. If you have an idea, craft or wantto lend a helping hand, just come down to the lowerlevel of the church on a Sunday morning.Remember, children attend worship with their familyand are dismissed from there to meet a Children’sMinistry adult, waiting for them near the back pew. All children preschool age tthru 5th grade arewelcome to attend.
Vacation Bible School 2 15: Everest
Mount Everest Vacation Bible School took place on June29th- July 3rd. We were blessed to have 80 children filling ourchurch for the week. During Bible Expeditions the childrenlearned that God has the power to provide, comfort, heal, forgiveand love us forever. They learned great songs and did some ex-periments in Imagination Station. Children used their energy up
in Glacier Games, then re-plenished their energy witha delicious snack at Moun-tain Treats. KidVid wasanother station where kidswatched videos about realkids that rely on God as they overcome their obstacles in life.Kids then shared their own stories and then explored scriptureIf you didn’t attend as a participant or volunteer, then you missout on an awesome week of fun and fellowship with kids andadults! Our hope is that you will be able to join us next yearwhen we go on an underground adventure to explore the caveand learn about following Jesus who is the light of the world.
Thank You- Thank You!!
Many thanks go out to all the people who helped to make VBS a success this year. Thank you to everyone who donated items and snacks, prayed for VBS, and all the teachers, crew leaders and kitchenstaff who helped make Vacation Bible School a reality for all the children who came to us during theweek. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again next year when we explore the caves!
“Mount Everest” Hike at Worthington State Forest on Thursday, July 16th
Join us for a hike at Worthington State Forest located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We will be meeting at 10 a.m. to hike one of the trails. Bring a bag lunch for after the hikeWe will eat at the picnic area near the river. This hike requires an adult to attend with their child.Please email Pam O’Brien to sign up for this hike and find out exact meeting spot location. Hope tohear from you soon- [email protected]
TWO T’s Golf & Ice Cream Trip
Children’s Ministry Event
Plan on attending this fun-filledevent on Sunday, July 19th, 12:30-5:00 PM
We will leave the church and travel to Forks Town-ship Municipal Park, where we will eat lunch(Everyone should bring a bag lunch & drink). Afterlunch, we will play miniature golf and enjoy some yummice cream.
Forks Park and Two T’s are located just below Wind Ga – probably a 20-30 minute trip.
Hopefully families can attend together, but if not, we witransport children in church vans.
Cost for the trip will be $5.50 for 12 & under, adults $6.5this includes golf game & ice cream.
Please respond, noting whether going in van or by per-sonal vehicle by Thursday, July 16th, by notifying PamO’Brien at [email protected] or call (570) 421-3280, 1
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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: Fellowship Hall Kitchen 1030
Church (Inside Breezeway) 1031Organist: Pauline Fox
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Audio-visuals: Joe Dorsch [email protected] ----
July Dollar Challenge
Clothing is July’s challenge, and will beused for UMW Ingathering. Most needed
are socks, underwear and baby clothes.
Place items in boxes in Oberholtzer Hall.
From ourVisionTeam
The Vision Team isdelighted to see that smany people havesigned up for the pray
vigil on Sunday, July12th. Yet we cannot help but think how much mopowerful our prayers woud be if even more peopsigned up to pray at the same time in the chapel According to God's word, "For where two or thregather in my name, there am I with them" (Matt18:20). Whenever we pray together, we experiena whole new dynamic of Christian fellowship, betruly united in spirit. God loves when his childrenare united in purpose. According to Elisabeth Ell"Prayer lays hold of God’s plan and becomes thlink between His will and its accomplishment onearth. Amazing things happen, and we are giventhe privilege of being the channels of the Holy
Spirit’s prayer." So if you haven't signed up yet, oyou feel led to sign up for more time, please join
as we set aside a special time to come into God'presence to ask for direction and that he leads uby and through his Spirit into his perfect will for ochurch. As you continue to pray for the VisionTeam this week, think upon these words fromscripture:
Therefore if you have any encouragement frobeing united with Christ, if any comfort from hislove, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if anytenderness and compassion, then make my joycomplete by being like-minded, having the samelove, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do
nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.Rather, in humility value others aboveyourselves, not looking to your own interests bueach of you to the interests of the others.
(Phil.2:1-4)
Without your prayers, then our plans are just plaand nothing more. There is nothing greater thanknowing and experiencing the effect that prayer on God's people as they seek to serve Him in evaspect of life, in even deeper and more profoundways. Thank you for your faithfulness to pray for as we seek God's direction for ESUMC.
In His servCathy Saunders/ Vision Team Mem
Blood Drive
A Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross is scheduled for Tuesday,July 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please visitwww.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED-CROSS to schedule an ap appointmenWe also need volunteers to help unload and load the truck for the Red Cross.
We are seeking 2 helpers at 12 noon and 2 helpers at 6pm on July 14 th. Pleasecontact the church office if you can help.