Participating in Worship Today: East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Participating in Worship Today: East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Participating in Worship Today: East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Can You Hear Me? - Our church needs a sound system so we can hear Prayer: Dear Lord, you promised that "where two or three
the preaching and singing during worship each week. We thank Bryan come together in my name, there am I with them." We think of that
Wallie, Keith LaBar and Connie Godleski for serving; however, more promise today as we pray for our Stephen Ministry. Make your presence
hands are needed. This ministry is a necessary vehicle to effectively known as our Stephen Ministers meet with their care receivers this week
communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ every Sunday. If you would so that they both experience the power of your healing love. Bless their
like to be trained and participate once a month operating the sound time together as they grow in relationship with one another and with you.
system during 9:45 or 11 a.m. worship, please see Bryan Wallie or Help them to recognize you as their one source of strength and only sure
contact the church office at 421-3280 or [email protected]. foundation. In your name we pray. Amen. For more information about
Stephen Ministry call Peggy Strack at 421-3280.
Welcome Back youth ringers and children chimers at 8:30 and 11
today. With thanks to the substitute ringers until some of the returnees Homebound and Care Facility church members are always happy to be
finish their fall school sports seasons! Thanks to Chris Perfetti for remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be
adding timps. Each bell choir hopes for a few strong youth or adults to sent to Hazel Coolbaugh, 238 Pocono Lutheran Village, East
ring the largest bells, and the chimers need players for smallest as well Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301.
as the largest chimes. Also, Chancel Choir is delighted to have two new An Older Adult Exercise Program, for men and women aged 70 and
altos, and continues its search for a high soprano. older is provided by Pocono Medical Center. For further information,
A Special Treat Today at 8:30 and 11 is the quartet led by Bob call 570-422-8340.
Rosenberger, with Jeremy Judd, Doug Malefyt, and Pete Wilson. Many Free Breast Cancer Screenings, sponsored by Pocono Medical Center,
thanks for their return, uplifting our spirits by song! will be held Thursday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. For further information,
For further information about music contact Norman or Pauline Fox see the flier on the Congregational Care bulletin board in Oberholtzer
at [email protected] or 223-9889. Hall or call 570-476-3750.
With Sympathy - Word has been received of the death of Dr. L. Thomas
Opportunities for Recreation Moore, Jr., retired elder, on Monday, September 27, 2010 in Florida. His
wife, Dorothy preceded him in death February 1, 2010. A memorial
Hiking - Led by Dave Strunk and Bob Rosenberger meets every third service for both Tom and Dottie will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010
Sunday at 12:15 p.m. in the church parking lot. Hikes are for anyone at 11 a.m. at Emilie United Methodist Church, 7300 New Falls Road,
that can hike over trails, 2 to 5 miles, rated easy to moderate but, not Levittown PA 19055, with The Rev. Alfred T. Day, III officiating. A
a walk in the park. For more information, please call Bob at 223-7076. reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to
Adult Co-ed Recreational Basketball meets every Monday at 8 p.m. Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center for the Moore Building Fund,
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call John at 426-7574. RR 2, Box 2747, Cresco PA 18326. Expressions of condolence for the
family can be sent to the Rev. Eric Moore 127 Pond Rd., Sidney ME
Adult Basketball for men meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the 04330. A complete obituary will be in the November Trumpet Call.
Fellowship Hall. For more information call Eric at 242-6047.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Youth Ministry - Entering 7th - 12th Grades
Young Adults Bible Study - Between October 5 and November 9, this For information or to participate contact Scott Kuhnle
group will take part in the Tuesday night "World Religions" study. For at [email protected]
more information, please contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280, ext.12 or
[email protected]. Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School Classes meet at 11 a.m. Youth Room.
Sunday Night Program - Come on out to the church-wide movie night
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6 th Grades I AM from 7-9 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
NEW! Our 6th grade students are now invited to participate in our Youth Praise Band: Practices are every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
J.A.M, after-school program. They meet from 2:45 - 5 p.m. at the Anyone interested in playing an instrument or singing should contact
church. Church vans will be available to pickup any interested students Scott Kuhnle.
from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and Jr. High. JAM is a time of fun and
fellowship. Permission forms are needed; please email Scott at Thursday Schedule
[email protected]. • J.A.M, after- school program, NOW for 6-7-8th grades is from
2:45 - 5 p.m. Church vans will be available to pick up any interested
Lord’s Army, our after-school program for fourth-fifth graders, meets students from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and Jr. High. JAM is a time
Tuesday, October 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The theme is Olympic Day of fun and fellowship. Permission forms are needed.
Bible Study. Sneakers are a must. Transportation is limited to JM Hill • Fellowship Meal from 5 - 6 p.m. for all 7 - 12th grade students.
and Stroudsburg Middle & Intermediate Schools. ESE and JTL could be • Small Group Bible Studies from 6-7:30 p.m.
included with parent volunteers. Space is limited, please call Sue - Jr. High girls and boys have an opportunity to grow in their faith
Randall to register at 421-3280. journey by joining in one of these studies.
. - Sr. High - John & Amy Hollister, Dave Thompson, and Scott Kuhnle
Sunday School Update! Our Habitat for Humanity mission project
raised over $200. Way to go, Sunday School students! will lead a study on what God says about money.
Our Sunday School Classes will be having a FIRE DRILL to comply Hiking Club - Sunday, October 17: Meet at the church by 12:15 p.m.
with our Safe Sanctuary policy on Sunday, October 24 during the ready to hike (you may want to bring a sandwich and water). We will
Sunday School hour. The East Stroudsburg fire company will be on return by 4:30 p.m.
hand to evaluate our performance and offer safety tips. Special Needs Students: Do you have a passion for the care of special
Sunday School Is Short On Teachers! If anyone is interested in needs students? Contact Scott if you would be interested in exploring
teaching our children, we would sincerely appreciate your help. Even options for a special needs ministry.
teaching just once a month would be a huge help. All age levels have Next Service Saturday, November 6 - The first Saturday of every
openings for additional teachers. Please contact Sue Randall for month, youth will serve our community through local missions projects.
additional information and training opportunities at [email protected] Several adults are needed for this outreach program. See Scott to serve.
Youth Praise Dance (9 years and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall Fall Weekend Retreat is October 29 – 31 at Twin Pines Retreat Center
every Sunday from 5 - 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tracy in Stroudsburg. We will team up with Hopewell UMC for a weekend of
Martin at 570-424-5511 or [email protected]. fellowship and worship. Please see Scott for more information.
EQUIPPING WORLD –
CHANGING DISCIPLES
Laity Sunday is October 17
Discipleship Transforming the World through
Presence - in our membership vows, we promise
that we will support the church with our prayers,
presence, gifts, service, and witness.
Laity Sunday is the day when United
Methodists celebrate the ministry of all lay
Christians as their lives are empowered for
ministry by the Holy Spirit. Our lay speaker,
Ray Garcia will share how God called him to
reach out to the community and share the love
of Christ. He will encourage all of us to go forth as disciples of Christ
and to act, to do, to serve.