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Trumpet Call
Newsletter of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church - May 2010

TO LOVE JESUS CHRIST AND TO SHARE HIS LOVE

Dear Friends,

That little rhyme gets stuck

Service of
in my head this time of year, Ordination
and reminds me that we are in
a season of transitions. The Saturday, May 22 at
cloudy, rainy skies of March 6:30 p.m.
and April will now give way to Lancaster
May’s sunny blue skies.
Spring is well underway, and
Convention Center
summer will soon be upon us. We are indeed in a season of transitions!
Yet the weather is not the only thing changing at this time of year. I am This year we celebrate
facing many changes in my own life as well. In just a few short weeks, I three who are called to serve
will be graduating from seminary, having completed four years of study rather than to be served, and
there. I will admit, there is a sense of joy and relief now that I am finally who want to proclaim the
finished! Just a week after that, I will be commissioned as a provisional faith and look after the con-
elder by the Eastern PA Conference of The United Methodist Church. This, cerns of God above all.
too, is the culmination of a long journey, and marks a new stage of my life We are excited to have Pas-
and ministry! tor Candy LaBar, Commis-
As a church family, we will also be experiencing some changes and sioned as a Provisional Local
transitions in the coming months. At the end of June, after a year of great Elder along with Bob Hacht-
leadership, we will have to say our ―farewells‖ to Pastor Sanders. We have man, Ordained as a Full
truly been fortunate to have him as our Senior Pastor this year! At that Elder and Bob Amundsen,
time, I will also become your full-time Associate Pastor, so my role in the Commissioned as a Provi-
life of our church will change as well. Then, at the end of the summer, we sional Local Elder.
look forward to Pastor Kimes’ return from England. I am sure that he will If you have a desire to
have many great stories (and perhaps a hint of a British accent?) to share participate by attending this
with us this fall. There are so many changes and transitions on the horizon! service, please call the church
It is my hope and prayer that we can use this time of transition to grow and office at 421-3280.
to seek God’s vision for our church. Then I heard the voice of the
I am looking forward to spending these next few summer months with Lord saying, "Whom shall I
all of you. I truly believe that God has great plans for us! send? And who will go for us?
And I said, "Here am
Blessings, I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8
Pastor Candy LaBar

83. South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 570-421-3280

www.esumc.net email: church@esumc.net
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in our church, district and conference
Meet Bishop
CONFERENCE MISSION FOCUS David K. Yemba
New Spirit - March Issue United Methodist Bishop David
Kekumba Yemba was elected as
In 2009 the Eastern Pennsyl-  Resource Center Development a life time bishop August 26,
vania Annual Conference joined for the Conference. 2008, following a 4-year term.
with the Penisula-Delaware An-  Communication Resourcing
The Central Congo Area, where
nual Conference in a partner- computers and wireless internet Yemba leads the church, is one
ship with the Central Congo with solar chargers. of the church’s largest episcopal
Area. In 2010 an EPA/Congo  Local Church Projects – to be
areas . . . Yemba said it is a
Partnership Team began to further developed. challenge to serve a large area.
meet. The goal of the team is to The Democratic Republic of the ―The Congo has just gotten out
help the churches of the Annual Congo is the third largest African of repeated wars and we need
Conference ―Consider, Connect country after the Sudan and Alge- people trained to deliver what is
and Contribute‖ to enhance the ria. It was formerly the Belgian needed,‖ he said. ―We need dis-
mission of the church in the Congo, and became independent in trict superintendents, lay peo-
Central Congo area. 1960. More than 4 million have ple, all pledging to work to-
Following the recommenda- died from violence, hunger and dis- gether with the bishop.‖
tions of an assessment team that eases since 1996, and the country When first elected in 2005,
traveled to the Congo area, and has suffered from repeated wars. Yemba was a professor and
in consultation with Bishop Six Annual Conferences make up founding dean of the faculty of
David K. Yemba, the following the Central Congo Episcopal Area theology at United Methodist-
projects are the current focus of of The United Methodist Church. related Africa University in
the Congo Partnership: There are many challenges and mis- Zimbabwe. He replaced Bishop
 Support of the Mpasa Clinic sion opportunities in the Central Fama Onema, who had served
and Nutrition Center and Congo Episcopal Area, such as- the more than 30 years. Yemba
supplies, staffing and spe- training of existing and new Lead- was on the staff of Africa Uni-
cial needs. ership, alleviation of poverty, versity from 1990 –2004. Prior
 Provision of a vehicle for health, developing churches, health to that, he was a senior lecturer
patient and supply transport, and educational institutions, com- and associate professor at Zaire
solar energy, and expansion munications systems, agriculture, Protestant Seminary. Bishop
of the Mpasa site. and transportation. Yemba now serves as the Chan-
 Transportation – Airplane For more information or to get cellor and chairman of the
Replacement at $130,000 involved with this ministry, go to Board of Directors of Africa
 Agriculture – training for www.epaumc.org/ministry/global. University. He has a bachelor
Congolese in Zambia. of divinity degree from the
Protestant School of Theology
Conference Launches New Website of the Congo Free University at
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference has taken strides in communicating Kisangani and a doctorate in
with and resourcing our churches, pastors, and lay persons through the launch systematic theology from the
of a brand-new website on March 15. University of Strasbourg,
The new website features up-to-date information on conference ministry, France.
events, and resources to assist our churches in their mission to make disciples He was ordained an elder in the
of Jesus Christ. In conjunction with the new website, a new online database
church’s Central Congo Annual
(May 1) will offer clergy and laity a way to connect to the conference in
timely and immediate ways. The new website and database are being devel- Conference in 1970.
oped by Conference staff partnering with Backoffice Thinking, a local infor- Yemba and his wife, Henri-
mation technology company with a national reputation. ette, have five children.
Visit www.epaumc.org
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in our church, district and conference

Wireless Networking Is Coming

Thanks to a generous donation of time, talent, and treasure,
our church will soon be operating in “Wi-Fi”. This will greatly
improve our ability to make media presentations easier to ac-
cess and make our facility even more flexible in responding to
the needs of the congregation and community. Save your
For those of you asking what is Wi-Fi, Register Receipts
(pronounced waɪfaɪ) stands for "Wireless Fi-
Did you know that the church
delity." A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a per-
gets one percent back on every
sonal computer, video game console, mobile
Weis register receipt you bring to
phone, can connect to the Internet when within range of a
the church? One percent may not
wireless network, connected to the Internet.
sound like much, but when you
combine the receipts of an entire
The installation will be password secured and implemented
congregation, it is!
in phases. The first area will be the Office building including
A collection box is located
the Youth Room The second phase will focus on Fellowship
across from the library entrance in
and Oberholtzer Halls and the final phase will take this service
the narthex. You can even place
into the Sanctuary and lower Sunday School/classroom areas.
Progress reports will be posted in future Trumpet Calls, the them in the offering plate. Just
Weekly News and our website, www.esumc.net. secure them in an envelope or
with a rubber band. All monies
collected help reduce the debt on
our facility.
Steering Team Condensed . . . . .
Reports from the April meeting.
 Sue Randall presented the preschool policy statement and projected income /expenses. Steering
team unanimously approved the motion to open the preschool in our church.
 Ken Brown will present the Renovation Plan at the Church Conference, April 25.
 Rethink Church Seminar is May 1 at our church.
 Pastor LaBar will be commissioned during Annual Conference Session, May 22 at 2:30 p.m.
 A 13 member Contemporary Worship Committee will meet April 15. The objective of the team is
to make a recommendation to the Steering Team of ways to improve the Contemporary Worship
Service. The team approved the objectives set by the team.
 Ministry Placement Team will be making a video on why members are moved to serve.
 Ministry Placement Team needs to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.
 SPR is still in the process of staff evaluations and changes to the Employee Manual have been fi-
nalized.
 Stewardship reported that income is similar to that of 2007 and that all ministries be frugal in
spending.
Next meeting is May 3 at 7 p.m. and open to the congregation. They meet in the Conference Room.
The official copy of the minutes is posted on the Information Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.
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Every attendee is invited and encouraged to come and engage in dialogue about what this church-wide ef-
fort could mean for your faith life. ―Rethink Church‖ is a call to action for all congregations to embrace the
Wesleyan way of making disciples of Jesus Christ. To ask the question, what does it mean to be a people in
mission; to look at ourselves and become a place to the seeker’s desire for authenticity; to show words are
backed by action; and to extend a genuine welcome.
This campaign seeks to redefine the church experience as one that
extends beyond our doors and seeks to transform the world. People
Saturday, May 1
seeking a church community can become involved at various levels –
many of them non-traditional – we do this part well, but what hap- 9:30 a.m. to Noon
pens after the contact is made how is our success meter when it
comes to preparing to Welcome our seekers as honored guests. Re-
with guest speaker
Think Church is about coming to a new understanding that opening Rev. John Inghram
our doors isn’t just about getting people in, but us making personal
Seize this powerful movement as
connections and living out the gospel in the world.
an opportunity to make a difference.
Make this day a priority in your
Faith Journey Come learn how we
can see our church in a whole new
way! Let us begin to dialogue how

Welcome New Members we can Welcome, Connect and

Identify ways to make our Vision a

March 13, we welcomed six new members into our church family. Please add them to your church directory.
Kathy Doyle - 241 Winona Lakes, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-223-6704)
Kathy is married to Brian and has a one year old daughter Jennika. Kathy has the gifts of Leadership, Hos-
pitality and Mercy. Her passion is working with children and teaching, and that is why she finds being em-
ployed as a teacher so fulfilling. Kathy was raised in the United Methodist Church and even was President of
United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF for those of you who remember that!) She wanted to give her
daughter the same upbringing and Jason Gullstrand suggest our church to her.
Bob & Barbara Riffel - 4 Penn Estates, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 (570-476-0289)
They have two children Alexis in 10th grade and Max in 9th grade. Bob is self-employed as a project man-
ager. He is gifted in Administration, Helps and Leadership. Barb works in Trauma Support at Pocono Medical
Center. Her gifts are Administration and Craftsmanship. The Riffel family came to our church because their
son Max was invited to attend youth group by Martin Soltan. He started attending all the youth programs and
church, so naturally, as parents you want to see what is attracting your son. We thank you Max and Martin for
bringing this family to us.
Danny Oleszek - 416 Willow St., Apt. A, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-856-3610)
Danny brings to us the gifts of Faith, Discernment and Words of Wisdom. He has a friend in Bob Tulloch
and has already volunteered with electrical work around the church. Danny even attended the Men’s Retreat.
Mike and Maria Ragonese - 44 September Circle, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-223-7547)
They have one daughter, Briana in 8th grade. Mike works for ACS as a project manager. His gifts are Ad-
ministration, Leadership and Hospitality. He also has a passion for equipping and cooking. Maria puts her gifts
of Mercy, Faith and Hospitality to work at the Hospice House as a ―full-time‖ volunteer. and has already
started volunteering in the church office. The Ragonese family were invited to church by Teri Gaglione. They
were looking for someplace for their daughter to connect. Briana has found her place in the Youth Group and
they are here to stay.
Opportunities to Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ
Leisure & Fellowship Opportunities
Upcoming Runs
May 16 - Run for the Red Marathon & 5K
May 23 - Panther Pounce 5K Pocono Pines
June 5 - Levee Loop Train Run
June 19—Relay for Life
Oct. 2 Run 4 Kelly (run4kelly.com)
Several church members are running in the
Run for the Red — 26.2 miles from Tobyhanna to
Stroudsburg. There is a 5k that morning and that’s
a great event for all. Please come out and partici-
pate, volunteer, cheer and pray for those involved
or for those the proceeds benefit.
If you’d like information on any running
events please call Darlene at 476-1148. It’s never
too late to start training, there’s always a
new season on the horizon and a new race.
Saturday Night Fellowship
May 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall
Pizza & Pasta Party—Church Family
Fun Night (6 p.m. ) Reflections and a power
point will be shared from those attending the
Spiritual Life Retreat. Bring a friend and
come here about this wonderful opportunity
we have in our church.
Merry Martha & Misters
Friday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall
Georgina Repsher will teach how to turn
food items into spectacular gifts. For plan-
ning purposes please, RSVP to Cindy Barth
at cindybarth@hotmail.com or Lila Walker at
421-6345. June 11 - Annual Picnic at Lila’s
home.
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As spring approaches it’s time to dust off your
glove and lace up your cleats. Our church will once
again be playing in the Monroe County Church Soft-
ball league. Our team plays double headers at least
once a week starting the first week of May through
July.
You do not need to commit to playing every game,
so if you are at all interested in playing and are 16 or
older, contact Dave Thompson at 610-733-4315 or
dpthomps@yahoo.com or Adalberto Guerra at
aguerra@cds3pl.com. (Approx. fee of $40 per player.)
This group is a 55+ aged ministry that meets the second
Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the church. This
group always has a wonderful time of fellowship. You need
not be a member, so bring a friend. For planning purposes,
please RSVP by calling Jean Snyder at 421-0485. If trans-
portation is needed, Jean can arrange that also.
Monday, May 10 - Shoebox Lunch and trip to Great
Wolf Lodge until 2:30 p.m. Bring a shoe box or brown bag
lunch to exchange with another person. Following lunch
they will proceed to Great Wolf Lodge, via church vans and
private cars, for a tour and chocolate making demonstration.
Monday, June 14 - Casserole Party with guest speaker
Sharon Gorman of Gorman Chiropractic Life Center.
Bring your favorite casserole to share. Desserts and bever-
ages provided.
Monday, July 12 - Picnic at Zacharias Pond. This is has
become an annual event. You can fish, walk the trail or just
enjoy talking with others. Bring a picnic type dish to share.
Meat and dessert will be provided.
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Children’s Ministry
Our Children’s Ministries include infant through 6th grades. Please contact Susan Randall for
more information or to register for an event at srandall@esumc.net or 570-421-3280.

New East Stroudsburg Our Philosophy: We believe

United Methodist a quality education is built on
Gods Word. Children are
Preschool Program! blessings from God. We be-
We are very excited to announce a new lieve God wants us to teach
addition to the East Stroudsburg United children about Him. It is
Methodist Children's Ministry program. through the knowledge of
Starting this September 2010, our church their Creator, Savior, and Pre-
will be opening "Foundations" a server that children learn the
BRAND-NEW Christian Preschool for true motivation for doing
children ages 3-5. their best. Through Christian
Enrollment has begun and will remain open until class spaces are education, good character is
full. We will begin the school year with two morning sessions from built.
8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday sessions for three year olds & The Purpose of the pre-
Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions for four and five year olds. school is to provide a bridge
Each classroom will have a teacher and a teacher's assistant. between home and school.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due with enrollment. Tui- The school shall provide de-
tion is set at $135/month for the T/TH session; and $180/month for velopmentally appropriate
the M/W/F session to be paid in nine monthly payments. September's learning experiences in the
tuition is due by August 1 and then by the 15th of each month from areas of cognitive, physical,
October - May. social, emotional, and spiri-
Contact Sue Randall for more information or to receive a registra- tual growth.
tion packet. 421-3280; srandall@esumc.net

Vacation Bible School After-school

August 2-6, 2010
This summer your kids will enter a
world of amazing animals, fabulous
fish and intelligent insects. Based on
five key Bible verses that will change a
child’s life, including John 3:16!
SUMMER CAMP! Pocono Plateau schedules are out. Camp
cash is available for any student who attend summer camp. Just
see Sue Randall for your discount!
SUMMER THEATER OUTINGS BEGIN! Friday, June 18
with Robin Hood at DeSales University. This is high quality
children’s theater-kids even get to sit on the stage. Church vans
will leave ESUMC at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show. $9 each.
Contact Sue Randall to sign up.
Programs
Children grades second - sixth meet from
3:30-5 p.m. at the church on alternate
Tuesdays until the end of the school year.
Backyard Buddies for second and third
graders will meet May 4 for our annual trip
to North Summit Climbing Gym and May
18 at the church.
The Lord’s Army for fourth-fifth and
sixth graders meets May 11 for their trip
to North Summit Climbing Gym and
May 25 at the church.
Transportation from East Stroudsburg
and Stroudsburg schools is available. For a
listing of participating schools, contact Sue
Randall.
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Our annual Church-Wide Study, ―Just Walk Across the Room,‖ was a great success this year!
Approximately 150 adults, as well as youth and children, participated in this year’s program.
I want to extend a special thanks to our church’s Discipleship Team, as well as our
Church-Wide Study Group Leaders: Shannon Burns, Sharmune Burgess, Tom & Kathy
Hinkey, Scott Kuhnle, Tim & Jill Malefyt, Kelli Mercurio, Rich & Jenni Poole, Erma Powell,
Sue Randall, Janett Raughley, Bob Rosenberger, Peggy Strack, Pat Swineford, Eileen Turkos,
and Bill & Debbie Zacharias. Without their dedication and willingness to serve, this year’s
Church-Wide Study would not have been possible!
Though the study itself has concluded, the work has just begun! In the coming months, I
encourage you to continue to pray for the people in your life. Take a chance, and—empowered by the Holy
Spirit—take that walk across a room! Extend a hand, learn their story, share your own, or invite them to church.
When we commit ourselves to these practices, we truly live out our call to make disciples of Jesus Christ!

Growing Deeper Disciples

Never been to Women of
Faith? Now is the time!
This year's Women of Faith event
in Philadelphia, PA is September 10
and 11. Join others and hear from
some amazing speakers and praise
and worship our awesome God!
Tickets are $89 which includes
both days and 2 box lunches. Please
contact Kelli Mercurio at (570) 426-
7574 or at merc1098@aol.com for
more information.
New This Year! Payments can
also be made online via credit card
using the Group Planning System at
www.gps.womenoffaith.com. Our
group name is ESUMC from East
Stroudsburg, PA. You can make par-
tial payments each month. Final pay-
ment of $89 is due by July 1, 2010.
For more information about the Phila-
delphia - Over the Top event, please
visit www.womenoffaith.com.
Before you get to busy enjoying the out doors this Summer, why
not take the time and join a short-term study group? Most stud-
ies begin the week of May 2. To sign up by visiting Fellowship Hall
or contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280 or clabar@esumc.net.
1. The Book of James led by Sharmune Burgess
Sundays at 11 a.m. for 8 weeks (May 2 - June 20)
Throughout the history of the Church, the book of James has invited
praise and controversy. This study will help you understand the book
of James and put your faith into action!
2. Who is God? led by Tim & Jill Malefyt
Sundays at 11 a.m. for 5 weeks (May 2 - May 30)
This study group will help you to focus on who God is and what that
means for your life as a disciple of Jesus!
3. Exploring the Old Testament led by Pastor Candy LaBar
Thursdays at 6 p.m. for 8 weeks (May 6 - July with no class May 20)
How well do you know the Old Testament? Join us as we journey to-
gether through the scriptures that make up three-quarters of our Bible.
Session will end by 7 p.m., to accommodate Chancel Choir, youth Bi-
ble study, or Coffeehouse worship.
4. Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent (Beth
Moore) led by Eileen Turkos
Thursdays at 10 a.m. for 6 weeks (May 13 - June 17)
In-depth women's study of Psalms 120-134. Modern-day believers in
Jesus Christ can learn much from these treasured Psalms in their jour-
ney toward greater intimacy with God.
5. Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David (Beth
Moore) led by Kelli Oney
Monday’s at 6:45 p.m. for 6 weeks.
Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his
life.
Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church
Celebrating
Womenhood Banquet
Monday, May 17
Fellowship Hall
Dinner at 6 p.m.
followed by entertainment
Sponsored by United Methodist Women,
this is an annual tradition in our church
for women of all ages. For tickets con-
tact Linda Drake at 424-6038 or the
church office at 421-3280.
Love
One Another
By Randy Ravago,
Stephen Minister
Stephen Ministry is named after
Stephen from the New Testament who
was the first believer to reach out in car-
ing ministry to others. He followed Je-
sus’ command to ―Love one another,
even as I have loved you.‖ Stephen Min-
isters answer this call in a special way by
―being there‖ for people in crisis or peo-
ple who need a Christian presence amid
the struggles of life. Our pastors are not
able to minister to every person Whoever loves his brother Praying specifically and intentionally for
who needs care; so Stephen lives in the light, and there is needs brings spiritual strength to ministry.
Ministers try to be Jesus to nothing in him to make him Stephen Ministers pray daily for their own
people in need. Everyone stumble.”
needs Christian care at some
point in his or her life. No one is exempt for Stephen Ministers by name, but in a general way for care receiv-
from the struggles and problems of eve-
ryday living. By listening, being there,
and ministering through Christian re-
sources such as prayer, blessing, and
sharing Scriptures, Stephen Ministers can
help in a unique way. Prayer keeps the
lines open between people and God.
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Emergencies Can Happen at Church!
By Peggy Strack
Our church has equipment available to be used in the event of
an emergency, but do you know where it is and how to use it if
needed? I recently did a walk through of the church and office
buildings and found fifteen fire extinguishers. I was quite sur-
prised to discover so many! These extinguishers are inspected
and serviced on a regular basis.
We are also very fortunate to have an automated external defi-
brillator or AED. The AED is located in a small cupboard with a
clear plastic door on the wall in Fellowship Hall near the back
entrance doorway. In the event that the door between Fellowship
Hall and Oberholtzer Hall is locked when the AED is needed,
there is a red box containing a key, on the wall in the hallway
near the door. You can access this key by using the small metal
rod to break the plastic cover.
A first aid kit is located on the wall near the restrooms in
Oberholtzer Hall. The church staff have recently been recertified
in CPR and use of the AED. In the event of any type of emer-
gency, notify a staff member and be prepared to bring the neces-
sary equipment to help as needed!
United Methodist Women
Continue Mission Awareness Opportunities
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Women will
continue to host mission awareness events entitled
Mission and Muffins in 2010. These hour-long pro-
grams will continue Sundays, June 27, and Sep-
tember 26 at 9:45 in the rear of Fellowship Hall. They will
emphasize the vital work United Methodist Women have been
doing since 1869 in support of missions, especially those to
women and children, in our own country and around the world.
Bring a friend as we gather and share fellowship together.
1John 2:10 care receivers, and also for the other Stephen
Ministers and their care receivers. They pray
ers (whose names are confidential), praying that their hearts will be
opened to receive God’s love and God’s answers as He reveals
them. We thank God for the healing that He gives in the lives of
care receivers!
If you are experiencing a time of trial in your life, call Peggy
Strack, 421-3280, ext. 23 to learn more about receiving the care of a
trained Stephen Minister.
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Spanish Health Ministry—Hispanic Bible Conference Update

Through Faith Promise, our church was able to send $2000 in support of this conference. Here is a short ex-
cerpt of a letter received from Donna Sensing. In the midst of torrential rains, fierce winds, and crashing
trees, we learned that God can calm the storms of our lives and use them for our good. Even the weather set
the stage for the theme “How to confront life’s trials.” We were in central New Jersey during a terrible
Nor’easter storm. On Friday we were grateful when the last of 9 vehicles arrived safely to America’s Kes-
wick delivering 12 Hispanic families, 4 volunteer caregivers, Bonnie Martin and myself, plus the luggage for
47 people, wheelchairs, oxygen tank, medicines and feeding pumps.
Even though the winds kept most of us awake at night, the next day God’s voice was clearly heard in the
calm of the chapel where we were expertly led in the study of His Word. Jack O’Brien and Gustavo Soto’s
messages challenged us even more than the inclement weather. I knew that the messages were having
an impact when some of the “quiet husbands” shared at mealtimes what they were learning and the blessing
they were receiving. I believe that no one left the conference spiritually the same. We praise God for those
who made commitments to Christ.
Candelaria, whose son has autism, commented that no other group brings special needs children. We dis-
cussed some of the reasons for this. I think Consuelo, whose 5 year old son was born without part of his
brain was correct when she said that they don’t have volunteers like we do to care for their special needs
children. Lois and Don Aldrich, Vida Landis and Edie Neithercott make the difference. They care for Julian,
Jesus, Alex and Paola so that the parents can attend the sessions. They give medicines, do tube feedings,
watch for vomiting or seizures and change diapers. They creatively entertain those who can’t move out
of their wheelchairs and those who can’t sit still for 5 minutes!
We thank everyone who helped us raise over $5,000 in order to take each of these precious families to a
much needed spiritual and physical retreat. Thank you as well for your prayers for our safety and spiritual
encouragement. Those prayers were answered.

The Handbell Choirs from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tannersville

have taken on a humongous service project. May 22, they will be mak-
ing 20, 000 food packets for Kids Against Hunger. They will need 150
volunteers the day of May 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. or from 2:30 - 4 p.m. to
help make the food packets. It will be a multi generational type of as-
sembly line for the entire family, which is really quite an uplifting ex-
perience.
The food packets will contain soy, 22 vitamins, dehydrated vegeta-
bles and rice. The contents of the food packets are then added to water
that has been boiled for 20 minutes. Each packet will feed six adults
one meal. Total these packets will feed 120,000 people. 1/3 of the
packets will go to local food pantries. The rest will be split between
Haiti and Chili to be distributed by the military.
To help, please contact Nancy Koch at 619-8423 or sign-up using
the sheet on the Mission Board in Oberholtzer Hall by May 15.
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istry
This ministry enables us to
distribute food during our soup
kitchens to guests in need and
distribute, on a rotating basis,
with Follow Me Foundation
and Salvation Army. We also Ryan Moyer our
collect toiletry and hygiene
items since in most cases these items are not
Sunday, May 23
covered under food assistance. Ryan Moyer of Inter-Varsity
Items are collected the third Sunday of each Christian Fellowship
month in the collection box located in Ober-
holtzer Hall. Some examples include:
will speak at worship services.
Ryan will share stories from his recent Mission trips.
Non-Perishable Items He just recently spent a week in New Orleans with 31
(please check expiration dates) students and shares God was totally there! One student
Canned Foods: (Pull tops preferred ) from the trip told me late one night that he feels like he'd
gone from darkness to the light. Praise God. And he
Hearty Soups, Tuna, Pasta Meals,
did some praying and God answered it. haha... so en-
Vegetables, Fruits couraging! God is definitely moving! For more infor-
Hot or Cold Cereal – Any size mation on Ryan and this mission outreach visit:
Peanut Butter and Jelly http://www.captinryan.blogspot.com/
Pasta, Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese
$10 Supermarket Gift Cards
Toiletries 2010 Adult Mission Trip
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss,
Soap, Deodorant, Lotion, Powder,
Shampoo, Conditioner, Combs,
Brushes,
Shaving Cream, Disposable Razors, This group leaves Saturday May 1 and will return
Ladies’ Feminine Products Saturday, May 8. Please keep them in your prayers
for travel mercies, safety and the work they will do
can be used to bring children and youth into a rela-
Food Bank Volunteers tionship with our Lord through Camping.
We also want to thank our volunteers, who Gary and Gwen Wilson are excited to have
on a rotating schedule, sort through the Randy Johns, Wayne Mertz, Linda Drake, Mike Carl-
food and then deliver items either to the
son, Chris Lord and Craig Goucher. He has many
Salvation Army or Follow Me Foundation.
tasks planned for them. Including the start of a
They are Don & Grace Paul, Candace
high ropes course. For more information on Pic-
Goucher, Clyde Learn, Liz Corey, Candy
LaBar, Madeline Milton, Cathy Shoe- tured Rocks UM Camp & Retreat Center in Monti-
maker & Mary Schneider. cello, Iowa visit www.picturedrocks.org. While you
are looking send Gary and Gwen a hello! I am sure
they would enjoy hearing from you!
 Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship
Third Annual Organ Concert Series
First Event - Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m.
Come hear this exciting ensemble of local professional per-
formers including Shellie Bransford, Joe Dorsch, Terry Flatt
and Steve Mathiesen with Pauline Fox in light classics, musi-
cal theater, jazz and sacred works. Admission is free.
All performers are donating their time, an offering will be
received to benefit Family Promise of Monroe County.
Persons interested in helping with fundraising and publicity are
invited to speak with Pauline Fox about this ministry.
May Greeters and Ushers
8:30 a.m. Service: Sue (Capt.) & Ed Bomarito, Bob & Bobbie
Howes, Cindy Hatton, Alma Brands & Thema Adelman
9:45 a.m. Service: 5-2/30 Sharmune Burgess (Capt.), John &
Kelly Mercurio, Connie Moyer and Sandy Oberholtzer
5/9 John & Amy Hollister, Brian Farris, Angie & Evan Sim-
mons 5/16 Bob & MaryAnne Constable, Frank, Tammy,
Frankie & Colby Ems 5/23 Joyce Heller (Capt.) Lisa &
McKenna Datesman, Art & Kathy North
11 a.m. Service: Rich Strack (Capt.), Jean Eden, Denise
Thompson, Janett Raughley, Bobby Cruse, Dena Perfetti
Serving in May Worship
Communion Stewards : 5/2 Bob & Jan Rosenberger
Follow Me Foundation: Don & Grace Paul
Pew Packers: Bev Beck
Church Driver: 5-2/9 Dennis Wilkens 5-16/23 Linda
Kissel 5/30 Sandy Oberholtzer
Altar Flower Delivery: Ross & Nancy Transue
Acolytes: 5-9/16 Allison Juhns & Matt Aldridge 5/23
Emily Hollar & Hanna Boback 5/30 Hanna and Tyler Bo-
back
Children’s Church: 5/2 Jessica Barrett 5/9 Chris Perfetti
5/16 Ann Osbun 5/23 Jill Iaconetti 5/30 Story Hour with
Miss Meagan
Lay Readers: 5-9 (8:30) Linda Johnson, (9:45) Rena
Werner (11) Chris Perfetti 5/16 (8:30) Leigh Balcik, (9:45)
Lynn Pappalardo 5/23 (8:30) Maria Jacobs, (11) Janett
Raughley
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The series continues on . .
Sunday, July 18, at 3 p.m. with a Song-
Fest, sacred sing-along of hymns, contempo-
rary, and gospel songs, coordinated by
Pauline Fox and John Brush.
Sunday, September 26, 3 p.m. – Solo con-
cert by Gordon Turk, Auditorium Organist at
Ocean Grove and nationally known artist
Community visitors will attend each of these
events, and you will have good opportunities
to ―walk across the room‖ in welcome.
Fundraiser for Organ Series
Saturday, June 12 is a ―country‖ social
from 5-8:30 p.m. This social will feature a
―chuck wagon‖ supper followed by line-
dancing lessons for all ages with Maureen
Keller of Memorytown, and other entertain-
ment. Volunteer helpers are invited to sign
up at the Organ Series table in Fellowship
Hall. All proceeds benefit the September 26
event.
Bell & Chime
Choir News
The Chime Choir and the second and
third grade Sunday School classes were
greatly appreciated as they presented a
joint program of music and Bible activi-
ties at Hamilton Manor Sunday, March
28. Many thanks to Ann Osbun, teacher,
and all the parent helpers! The residents
are greatly blessed by the continuing min-
istries of various groups within this
church.
Our Youth Bells will travel to Fritz
Memorial Church in Bethlehem Sunday,
May 16 to share inspirational music. They
feel honored to be spe-
cially invited by Pastor
Bob Hachtman. Please
pray for these students as
they give their time and
talents to practice and
share spiritual growth.
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