Participating in Worship Today East Stroudsburg

Ushers and Greeters 8:30 a.m.:Richard & MaryAnn Miller, Cassidy

Miller, John Miller, Jerry & Ginny Levanowitz, Linda George, Jessie
United Methodist Church
Gillespie 9:45 a.m.: John & Amy Hollister, Brian Farris, Angie & Evan
Simmons 11 a.m.: Ken & Sandy Brown, Pam O’Brien, Art & Kathy Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
North, Nancy Gargone Sunday, October 10, 2010
Acolytes 8:30 a.m.:Garrett Manhart 11 a.m.:Kaitlyn & Kelly O’Brien
Children’s Church: Denise Thompson
Church Driver: Janett Raughley
Altar Flowers Delivery for October: Madeline Milton

Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280

Senior Pastor Edward C. Kimes, (ext.14) ekimes@ esumc.net
Associate Pastor-Discipleship Candy Labar (ext. 12) [email protected]
Congregational Care Peggy Strack (ext. 23) [email protected]
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess (ext.10) [email protected]
Lay-Led Ministries Kelli Oney (ext. 17) [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Sue Randall (ext. 11) [email protected]
Youth Ministry Scott Kuhnle (ext. 13) [email protected]
Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz (ext. 15) [email protected]
Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) [email protected]
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula (ext. 16)
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Jennessy Hernandez,
Kimberly Eaton
Music - Organist Pauline Fox [email protected]
Choirs Norm Fox

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church office email: [email protected]
W ebsite: www.esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
570-421-3280
 Weekly
Opportunities News
for Connecting & Fellowship Mission and
Opportunities Outreach
for Prayer & Praise
Soup Kitchen Opportunities - Stop by Fellowship Hall and see the
The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of weekly activities in ways you can help with this community outreach. Several tasks can even
our church and community. It showcases new events that may not be be done from home or during the week.
present in our monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted
Adult Mission Trip - In the spring of 2010 Middle Tennessee
on our website: www.esumc.net along with other news and events.
(Nashville Area) had devastating flooding and tornadoes.
If you want your activity to be included, please make your Approximately 36,000 families were affected. We are looking to set up
submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. a trip in the middle of spring 2011 to help these families get back on
Submissions can be faxed to 421-0778, emailed to [email protected] their feet. We will be leaving on a Saturday morning, visit a local
or brought to the church office. church Sunday morning and return the following Saturday evening.
This work week may just be the most rewarding week of your life. If
interested, please contact Wayne Mertz at (570)730-9240 or

Welcome Visitors! [email protected]. Anyone with a willingness to serve is welcome.

Family Promise Update - Change in Week! Due to our building still
If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a in the construction phase and the start of our preschool, we needed to
church we are committed to Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love. change our week. We are now scheduled for the week of November 7 -
We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m. November 14. If you would be willing to provide a dinner for the
is contemporary. families at the church or help with evening or overnight supervision,
~ Our Welcome Center is located in Oberholtzer Hall, the room next please contact Kelli at [email protected] or 421-3280.
to the sanctuary. Brochures on all our ministries are available there. Food Bank Sunday is next week. Food collected will be shared among
~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee our Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and Follow Me Foundation.
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The Please place your donations in the Food Bank Box in Oberholtzer Hall.
café provides worshipers with an informal opportunity for fellowship. Specific items needed: Canned tuna, chicken, meats, fruits, vegetables,
ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, hearty soups, boxed pasta, pasta sauce,
~ Our Infant and Toddler Nurseries are available every Sunday from cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter and jelly.
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. They are located on the lower level of the church
and are staffed with our full-time, professional attendants and parent Support Family Promise at Two Fun Events this Fall!
volunteers. • Sunday, October 24 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. is a Tea Party and Wearable
Fashion Art Show at the Water Gap Country Club. A full afternoon
~ Children’s Church for ages four through third grade is offered at the tea will be served as well as exciting activities and a full fashion
11 a.m. service and is guided by a parent volunteer. Children will be show. Tickets are $22 and available in Fellowship Hall between
dismissed after the Children’s Message. Please pick up your children services or by calling the Family Promise office at 420-8589.
from the lower level classroomsof the church following worship. • Friday, November 5, you don’t have to go far; for a fun night; the
third annual Empty Plate Italian Dinner is from 5-7 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Door
prizes will be awarded. Any bakers willing to make a dessert for the
dinner, please contact Faith Kimes at 421-5113.
**New Ministry** for Young Couples between the ages of 25-40. If you have a prayer request, please list it either on the prayer sheet in
Come join in fellowship, food and games Saturday, October 23 from the rear of the sanctuary or on the back of the friendship pad, making
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For food planning purposes, please sure to include your name on the request. This aids us in updating
contact Melissa (Parry) Ritchie at 460-6492 or [email protected] weekly requests. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor
Child care can be arranged please, let Melissa know. each person's right to privacy. Please be mindful of this as you write
your requests.
S.W.A.T. (Senior Workers Action Team), meets the fourth Tuesday of
every month (October 26). Anyone who has three hours to help clean, Healing and Illness
paint or organizes things around our church is welcome. Ken & Bonnie Jacqueline, Denise & Michelle, strength
Alspach will serve breakfast at 8:30 a.m and the team will work from and healing (John & Kelli Mercurio)
9-Noon. Come when you can leave when you must. Please, call Bob Joy, upcoming birth of 1st child (Sandy Oberholtzer)
Rosenberger at 223-7076 for more details. Melissa, upcoming surgery (John & Kelli Mercurio)
Gladys (Jan Rosenberger)
Older Kids, a 55+ aged group will meet at the church Tuesday, Nicole Nardi, healing and strength (Tom & L eigh)
October 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a pot- Ralph (Mary Schneider)
luck dish with you and enjoy a time fellowship with Ross the Mentalist. MaryKate Gensler, difficult pregnancy (Carol Gensler)
You need not be a member, so bring a friend.
Davis Class Quilting Group will meet October 28 at Hamilton Manor Those with Cancer: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager); Chris (Barbara &
at 10 a.m. The class needs fabric to make these quilts that are donated Leon Warner); Diane Ward (Eddie Jackson); Joellen Berryman (Tom &
to Pocono Area Transitional Housing. Material can be dropped off in the Leigh Balcik); Erick Henry (Monique Carty-Ortega); John (MPT)
Bridal Lounge. Call Harriet Stocker at 476-5306.
Other
Saturday Night Fellowship is Saturday, October 16 in Fellowship Hall. Jamie, God leading in college (Marissa)
This informal evening is open to anyone in our church or community John Brush & family (Judy Rogers)
and will include a meal followed by a time of devotion led by Mike Kathryn & Kyely, custody issues (Harriette Fulmer)
Callahan. Bring your favorite soup or stew to share, and invite your Jasmine, adoption process (Fulmer Family)
friends and family. A collection will be taken for the United Methodist Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Committee on Relief in response to United Nations World Food Day. Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard, Spanish Health
Holy Grounds Café is in need of a few extra hands to make coffee in Ministries (Missions Team)
the morning, provide baked goods, and/or clean up at the end of the day Strength, safety and protection while serving in Marines: Joshua
on a rotating schedule. A sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall today. For Hummel, Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith
more information see Mary Schneider. Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Scott Kiess, Ryan Maciejczak,
Everett Horton, Chris Stowe, Kevin Overcash; Air Force: Amelia
Gideons International, a Christian business and professional men's Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: (Japan): Kamahl Gordon; (Germany)
association, is looking for interested people to help them in distributing Josh Kimple
God's Word to others. If you would be interested in hearing more about
their organization, please let Pastor Kimes know today.
 Opportunities to Celebrate God through Worship Opportunities for Congregational Care
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory given to the Glory of God and in My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
memory of loved ones by Thelma Adelman. (1GA) John 15:12

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.

Church Breakfast - 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Fellowship Hall
We will be serving breakfast next Sunday. The menu is French
October 31
Toast and Sausage. The meal will be served and a love donations
will be taken to cover expenses. All proceeds will be given to Faith
Promise in support of our missionary partners.
6 - 8 p.m.
Come out and join us for a safe, fun night of trick or treating. We will
be transforming our back parking lot into the Garden of Eden.
Mission Awareness If you would like to participate by providing a decorated trunk (we
Tables will be in Fellowship Hall next Sunday listing all the
have the supplies) and giving out candy please contact Sue Randall.
opportunities we have to go forth as disciples of Christ in our
We are also in need of some popcorn makers and donations of candy.
community and world. Plan now to make time next week to see how
You can bring your candy to church Sunday, October 24 and 31 and
you may be able to share the love of Christ with others.
deposit them in the box located in Oberholtzer Hall.
Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ with our children.