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East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church
The Trumpet Call
Pastor ’s Corner
We are in the midst of several personnel changes hat ESUMC. Denny Parsons is officially retired as weday church sexton as of July 3. We have appreciatehis work in our church and wish he and Barb muchhappiness in retirement. Fortunately, as was the cawith Bruce Johnson who previously retired as ourFacilities Manager, Denny is still active in the churcas a member and we will still see him on a regular
basis. Joining our team on July 6 as weekday sexton is Mr. AnthonyZastenik, who currently works as part-time sexton at StroudsburgPresbyterian Church. He will continue to work there for 20 hours per weand will give us 21 hours per week. Stroudsburg Presbyterian is thrilled
that Anthony will now be working full-time and is happy to work with us
make sure he can fulfill duties at both churches. Of course, we have thechallenge of having two sextons named “ Anthony.” Anthony James is oweekend sexton, and Anthony Zastenik will be our weekday sexton. So
just to keep them straight, we’ll call them “ Anthony J.” and “ Anthony Z.”We’ll provide a brief bio and photo of Anthony Z in next week ’s TrumpeCall. We are also moving closer to hiring a new Facilities Manager, andwe’ll keep you updated on our progress.
At last Sunday’s 11:00 a.m. service, there was a brief disturbance whenman in the congregation walked up the aisle shouting at me in thebeginning of my sermon. Though I knew who he was and didn ’t believewould cause me any harm, it was still comforting to see some of our mein the congregation spring forward and keep him from coming into thechancel area and seek to calm him down. Until the service was over, thwere no more outbursts, and I know it was the presence of these men wkept him calm and under control. To those men in our church whoresponded so quickly and efficiently, I say, “Thank you!”
In light of the shootings in Charleston, SC, we are all on heightened alewondering if something like that could happen anywhere else andespecially here. Also, the recent Supreme Court decision has unleashegreat deal of emotions on both sides of the debate, and it was the part my sermon dealing with this issue that triggered the reaction it did fromthis young man.
Therefore, we are going to put together a security task force to examinehow we can protect our church members and visitors as well as wepossibly can, while still maintaining our “Open hearts, open minds, opedoors” posture toward the community. Already, a person with extensivesecurity experience has stepped forward to help us develop policies fosecurity throughout the building, including the nursery for the youngestand most vulnerable of God’s children. We’ll keep you informed of ourprogress and the list of policies we develop. If this is an area where Gocalling you to serve, please send me an email.
On this holiday weekend, I pray that you stay safe around fireworks andholiday traffic. I hope to see you on Sunday as we explore the covenan
marriage.
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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The next meeting of the OK’swill be July 8th at 10:30 a.m.
This month’s program will be
“ Assistance for Senior Years”
and will provide information onservice options in your home.It will also cover Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Pro-grams. This is open to all folks who are interested.
Assistance for Senior Years
Schedule of Events
10:30 am—Coffee
10:45 am—Personal Emergency Buttons
11:00 am—Gentiva Home Care Services
11:30 am—Bright Star Home Care
Noon—LUNCH
1:00 pm—Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Programs
1:30 pm—Hospice: What it is and what is does
2:00 pm—Brookmont Nursing Home
You can come for the whole program or just to hear thespeakers that interest you, however, if you plan to stayfor lunch, please register so adequate food will be availa-ble. Sandwiches, coffee & tea will be furnished, pleasebring a food item to supplement the sandwich; desert,chips, etc. RSVP to Erma Powell 570-421-1422 by July6th.
Large Print Bulletins
If you attend traditional worship
and have difficulty reading the wscreens, large print bulletins arenow available in the narthex anoutside Eaton Chapel. These bletins will include the call to worship and the prayer of confessioPick up one today and share thnews with others!
SAVE THE DATES!!! Ice Cream Social & Movie Night Saturday, July 25th
ESUMC Carnival Saturday, October 3rd
2nd Annual Chili Cook-OffSaturday, November 14th
Please mark your calendars so you can be sure t join us for these fun-filled events!! More details wfollow from the Fun & Fellowship Committee.
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.
Each person’s suffering is aseparate story. Some peopleare ambushed by a suddencrisis. Others are shackledwith chronic problems. Somehave quiet, nagging pain thathas accumulated over decadesand is only now recognized.Since each person’s pain isunique, each possible care re-
ceiver ’s story is distinct. Each person will need anexplanation about Stephen Ministry that is appro-priate to their own situation.
For more information about Stephen Ministry, con-tact Peggy Strack at the church office: 570-421-
3280, ext. 1023. Please don’t suffer in silence!
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.
Our Third Block Party on June 25
Outreach Opportunities
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Opportunities/News
Sonday Summer SeekersChildren in Preschool through 5thgrade are welcome to join us everySunday during the summer for thischildren’s program. Instruction willtake place in a large group settingwhile children seek to find God’s
Wonders in the summer season. Pas-tor Jim will dismiss the children from the 9:45 a.m. ser-vice so they can meet their teachers at the back of thechurch. Sonday Summer Seekers is also looking foradults to instruct this large group. If you can help out,please sign up on the sign-up sheets located downstairson the table below the television. If you have any ques-tions regarding Sonday Summer Seekers, pleaseemail Pam O’Brien at [email protected].
The Faith Promise team has an update for 2015. Many Partners remain asPartners. The team has been in touch with them and they continue to share in tFaith Promise Mission Statement: “to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to ocommunity, nation and world through our support of individuals and organizatiowho are motivated by the love of God to serve in Missions.”
The Update is that three new Partners will receive support. One of these is thelocal Pregnancy Resource Center. Many ESUMC folks volunteer in this outreac
program of education, spiritual discussions, life step sessions and more.
Shores of Grace is a Partner in Brazil. The Billman’s have spoken in Church a couple of times. Their ministry is toreach out to those enslaved in prostitution and abuse and set them free and to walk with them through their restotion. In these unloving circumstances, they are taking the love of the Father to the poor and the broken and helpinthem see their true value. shoresofgrace.com offers a lot of information on their ministry.
The third new Partner is the Philadelphia Project. This is the organization where the Youth have gone a number otimes for work projects, spiritual enrichment, and learning about others in the inner city. The Smith’s have been ledto reach out in various ways to the community and to bring others into their vision of God’s mission.
2015 will be exciting as we share in the ways God works through these Partners to bring life, love and hope to mawho only know pain, struggles and despair. Your prayer and financial support is greatly appreciated. You maydonate today with the envelopes in the Bulletin or anytime noting your donation for Faith Promise or Missions.
STAND
DOWN
DAY
By Vets for Vets
July 12, 2015
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the Pavilion in Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg
FREE FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CHECKS & HOUSINREFERRALS FOR THE HOMELESS
Help American Veterans who gave so much for us all!
Vacation Bible School 2 15: Everest We hosted about 80children and manydedicated adult helpe
Nickey Baxter led theopening and closingeach day in the Sancary. Below, the “crewleaders” prepare for tday by praying togethMore photos next we
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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, andwill be used for UMW Ingather-ing.
Most needed are socks, under-wear and baby clothes.
UMW “Upstairs” bargainbasement will have collection of items on Wed. & Thur. Aug. 5th & 6th. Help is needed to set up on those days from 9 am-4 pm.Help to tear down is needed Saturday at noon. The sale is Friday,Aug. 7th 8 am-3 pm & Saturday, Aug. 8th 8 am-12 noon. For infor-
mation, please contact Linda Drake at (570) 856-9395.
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
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.