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East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church
The Trumpet Call
Pastor ’s Corner
Following our three worship services on August 2,Karen and I will head to Newark Liberty Airport to fly tDublin, Ireland. We’ll only be in Ireland for three daysbefore we board a ferry to Wales and then a train towestern England to the town of Hereford, close to theWelsh border. We’ll be staying there with friends in ahome which includes the remains of a 13th Century
castle. We’ll be back home in time for worship on August 16.
The last time we were in the UK was in 2007, and I remember celebratmy 50th birthday with our resident Bishop and others in London on our
Wesleyan heritage tour. This time, I’ll be celebrating another birthday inEngland, but the focus won’t be as much on Wesley this time. Howeve
in our travels around England, I’ll be watching for signs of our Wesleyaheritage.
I’ll even be doing that in Ireland. We think of Ireland as a uniformlyRoman Catholic country, but it is not. John Wesley made 21 trips toIreland during his lifetime, and preached in 31 of 32 counties in IrelandHe developed many friendships over the years and established Methodsocieties wherever he went. Wesley’s very last correspondence wasdictated from his deathbed to a Methodist preacher in County Cork!Thanks to Wesley’s perseverance in Ireland, The Methodist Church inIreland as it is called has more than 53,000 members serving in 212
churches all over country. If time allows, we’ll visit the oldest MethodistChurch in Ireland which is in Dublin, established in 1752: almost 15 yeabefore the first Methodists were established in the American colonies.
August 16 will be an important day for our church. The Vision Teawill be presenting the findings, the conclusions, and the outcome of thework of the Discernment Team to the entire congregation. The outcomewill include the new plan for Sunday morning to begin on Sunday,September 13, 2015. This will take place at a specially called church-wmeeting after the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. service that day. Thisentire process which began in the late spring has been bathed in prayeand you have been a part of that, with your prayers lifted during our Jul12 Prayer Vigil and in the weeks before and since. Both the Discernme
Team and the Vision Team have truly felt those prayers and believe thehave been led the entire time by the movement of the Holy Spirit. I urgeyou to be here at Noon on August 16 to find out how God is moving us a new place of great opportunity to live out our vision of Growing, Con-necting, Serving, and Praising . We realize that some may not be therethat day due to vacations or taking children back to school, so all in thecongregation will receive written information which will be available bymail and on our website.
Next Sunday, August 9, will feature Erica Dorsch in the pulpit for an intactive message you will not want to miss! God has put something on hheart which will have a great impact on you. I’ll see you again on the 16
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 ’steachings
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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From OurVision Team
Whether we want to admit it or not, taking a step offaith into unknown territory can be rather intimidatingand somewhat frightening. I try to imagine howsome of our biblical forerunners must have felt, es-pecially during a time when they were trusting Godon faith alone. They could look back and recount the
things that God had done,
trusting he would lead them inthe same way. Perhaps that iswhy Joshua was able to takethe leap of faith when crossingthe Jordan into the PromisedLand. The river was at floodwater stage, yet the priestsstepped out in faith with the
Arc of the Covenant onto dryland. The entire generation before them was gone,yet I am sure that Joshua remembered how Godparted the Red Sea when Moses led them out ofEgypt. But then again, maybe he contemplated the
words that God himself said to him: "Have I not comanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your Gwill be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Soon we will be taking a step of faith into a new wof worship. As we venture into this unknown territothe Vision Team asks that you continue to pray fosmooth transition, and that the congregation will wcome these changes, trusting that they werewrought through careful consideration and prayer
As you pray this week, meditate on this passagefrom scripture: "Let me hear of your steadfast lovethe morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me thway I should go, for to you I lift up my soul" (Psalm143:8).
I pray that with this step of faith, God will honor oucommitment to serving Him here at ESUMC, andthat like the Israelites, we will step forward and embrace that which God has given each of us to useHis glory and honor. Thank you for your faithfulne
Cathy Saunders Vision Team Member
Opportunities/News
Summer Block Party Outreach Ministr
The summer has flown by, and it’s hard tobelieve our nine Thursday block parties havecome to an end! Thanks to all who havesupported the Block Parties through theirattendance, service, and contributions of
goods and finances. It has been a hugesuccess by any measure, and we thank ScottKuhnle and the youth for bringing the idea to the church andthe members of the church who supported it the way they diHere are some photos to tide us over until next summer!
“ It is love then that you should strivefor, set your hearts on spiritual gifts,especially the gift of proclaiming God ’ smessage. Those who proclaim God ’ smessage should speak to people andgive them help, encouragement, andcomfort.” I Corinthians 14:1,3
Stephen Ministers seek to communi-cate the love, hope, and new life of
the Gospel through their actions, words, and care.They are caregivers who treasure the Gospel messageand have experienced God at work in their own lives.They desire to help others find the Gospel’s powerfulfoundation when dealing with life’s struggles.
For more information, contact Peggy Strack at thechurch office: 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.
Members of ESUMC who are no longer able to at-tend church are always happy to hear from you. Cards
and notes may be sent to Kay Carter, 172 BeseckerDr., East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18302.
Two Sided Name Tags
Additional name cards have been printed and placed inour lanyard name tags to enable them to be read fromboth sides. (They often flip over when being worn). Ifyou keep your name tag at home, please pick up youradditional card for your name tag on the table in Ober-holtzer Hall.
Outreach Opportunities
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Opportunities/News
Sonday SummerSeekers
You may have heard’ Sonday SummerSeekers’ this summer,and did not know what itmeant. It simply meansChildren’ s SummerSunday School. Wecontinue to learn andappreciate all that Godhas given us. We know
that in the book of Genesis, God created the world. Aworld filled with dirt, rocks, sand, water, seeds, plants andsun. We know that by coming to church and Sundayschool we are setting a good foundation as in the“Parable of The Sower of Soil. If we live like thesunflowers and follow the sun or Son, in our case, we
will grow and be strengthened. Our seeds of faith areset with good soil and solid roots. Remember, childrenattend worship with their family and are dismissed fromthere to meet a Children’s Ministry adult, waiting for themnear the back pew. All children preschool age thru 5thgrade are welcome to attend.
UMW “Upstairs” bargain basement- collection of items on Wed. & Thur.
Aug. 5th & 6th. Help is needed to setup on those days from 9 am-4 pm.Help to tear down is needed Saturdayat noon. Sale is Friday, Aug. 7th 8 am-3 pm & Saturda
Aug. 8th 8 am-12 noon. For information, please conta
Linda Drake at (570) 856-
9395.
From Financial Secretary
Orders for giving envelopes for the last quarter of 201(October -December) will be placed in mid- August. Ifyou currently do not receive envelopes would likethem, please inform Cyndie Faunce at (570) 421-3280Ext 1025.
Remember that you may also give electronically. Wehave weekly, biweekly and monthly withdrawals. If in-terested please contact Cyndie at number above or e-
Mail [email protected].
UPDATE
Do you wonder what the term“Faith Promise” means? It is thterm used for ESUMC’s Missiooutreach of the entire congregation. There are quite a few grouand individuals as UMW, Cove
nant groups, VBS and Sunday School classes who suppocertainorganizations at different times through the year. However,
Faith Promise donates funds through the year to ten or tweorganizations committed to serving specific needs of theircommunity as an outreach of God’s love.
None of these funds are from the Church Budget. They arevoluntary contributions from you,the congregation. Thetreasurer keeps a separate fund and quarterly sends theportion promised to our Partner. The term Faith Promise ishow the team fulfills its task. By Faith, various possibilities aconsidered for support. By Faith, a budget is considered thawill be met. In faith, we all join in prayer and financial suppoThanks be to God that for the last few years the contributioto Faith Promise have fulfilled the promises made to ourPartners.
The Budget for 2015 is $30,000 and the yearly support forPartners ranges from $1000 to $5000. Family Promise, theorganization of Monroe County serving a parent (and parenwith children who are homeless receives $5000. Otherchurches share in the support financially and as hostchurches. Most of our other Partners receive $2000.
Today, or anytime, you may help support Family Promise.Envelopes in the Bulletin may be used today, the regularweekly envelopes have a line for Missions, or any other notcontribution may be given. Each Partner is committed toserve through their desire to be guided by their faith in GodThank God for the opportunities we have to share God ’s lo
and compassion through these Partners.
Mark Your Calendars for
Saturday, November 28, 2015.
Children’s Ministryis running a bus trip
to:
The bus will leave ESUMC around 3:00 P.M. and re-turn around 9:30 P.M. We will stop some-where to grab a bite to eat along the way.More details and sign up will begin soon.
For info on Koziar ’s, go to:
http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/home/
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Staff Contact Information Main Office: 570-421-3280
Pastor: Jim Todd [email protected] 1014
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: William Mack
1018 Fellowship Hall Kitchen 1030
Church (Inside Breezeway) 1031Organist: Pauline Fox [email protected] ----
Audio-visuals: Joe Dorsch [email protected] ----
August Dollar Challenge
School supplies are needed forChurch Women United back-packs, soup kitchen and Opera-tion Santa boxes. Place items in
box in Oberholtzer Hall.
Thanks and Blessings, Linda.
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Thanks to all who came outSaturday evening to helpmake our Ice Cream So-cial/Movie Night such a suc-cess! We especially want tothank Jimmy’s ice Cream in
Stroudsburg for so generously donatingall the delicious ice cream.
The next Fun & Fellowship Event will be aFall Carnival in early October. Details wibe announced shortly.
The OK’s are going to Shawnee
Playhouse on Aug. 13 at 2 P.M. to see“Babies in Hollywood”. This is the story Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Sounlike a play we might like.
As it is a local activity, there will be notransportation and you have to get yourown ticket. They will not hold seats unlethey are paid for and we didn’t haveenough people for group rate. They did sthey would try to save a section for us, syou want to go, ask to be seated with theESUMC group. Tickets are $26.00. If y
want to go, call ASAP because they fill ufast in the summertime. For questions. Call Erma at
570-421-1422.
Our Mission is to
love Jesus Christ