THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus and to share His Love

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume III Issue 21 May 21, 2017

Our Vision
To be a Christian community
where Christ is transforming lives
Our goal is to grow Gods way;
Upward through worship and prayer
Inward through prayer and bible study
Outward through evangelism, service,
fellowship and stewardship
Sunday Services and Studies
Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am
Baby Bottle
Boomerang
The Pregnancy Re-
source Center of the
Poconos, one of our
Faith Promise part-
ners, is having their annual baby bottle fundraiser from
Mothers Day, May 14 to Fathers Day, June 18.
Pick up a baby bottle from the table in Fellowship Hall, fill it
with change, dollars or checks payable to the PRCP, and
return the bottle by Fathers Day.
Thank you for your support of this life-changing ministry.
Many thanks to all the ringers and their
leader Chris Perfetti for beautiful inspiring
music, closing this spring season.
They resume in September and invite others to learn the joy
of ringing with them!

Pastors Corner
Our family appreciated all the prayers from our congregation last weekend as we traveled to
western PA to remember Karen's mother. Everything worked out very well and we felt the
presence of the Lord in the service honoring her mother. We worshiped in a United
Methodist Church in downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday, and I brought greetings from our
church to the pastor of Calvary UMC. I was delighted to hear great things about the creative
message which Erica Dorsch brought to our congregation in my absence. Thanks, Erica,
and thanks also to the people who assisted you in worship.
This Sunday, my sermon will continue my three part mini-series on what it means to live as
"Easter People." We will look at a great story from the book of Acts which demonstrates the "Holy Boldness"
exhibited by the disciples after experiencing the resurrection of Jesus.
Next week, we will have not one, not two, but three opportunities to enjoy fellowship, learning, and worship
with our brothers and sisters in the Mission Connexion of which we are a part with eight other churches. The
first opportunity is with the C.S. Lewis Book Club. Here is what the Rev. Paul Crikelair recently wrote: "Join
us for dinner or lunch to discuss the second book in C.S. Lewiss popular Chronicles of Narnia series: The
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Offering both daytime and evening sessions, we will meet at 6:00
p.m.Monday, May 22, and also at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, May 23 both sessions will be at Bovinos Pizzeria,
331 N. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, PA. Also, watch for details on upcoming Community Film Night as we
screen the recently-released film inspired by this wonderful novel."
The second opportunity is also organized by Paul. Normally, on the 24th of May each year, Paul travels to
each of our Mission Connexion churches and has prayer for an hour in each sanctuary, inviting people to join
him in praying for our communities and churches. May 24 marks the date when Methodist founder John
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Wesley had his "heartwarming" experience of the presence of God. This
year, Paul is instead organizing a prayer walk in Stroudsburg on that
date, at two different times. The 2017 Aldersgate Day Stroudsburg
Prayer Walk will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Walkers will
join at 10:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. at the Ann Street basement entrance to
Stroudsburg UMC. They will walk about fifteen blocks or 1.5 miles, down
Main Street to Wawa, and back again by way of the County Courthouse,
stopping on the sidewalk at various points to pray for specific needs and
groups of people. No need to sign up; just show up!
The third event is the Love Feast to take place on Thursday, May 25 at
7:00 p.m., at Faith UMC on Clause Dr. in Stroudsburg. This was
supposed to have happened during Lent in mid-March, but you might Bloom Where Youre Planted
remember a blockbuster snowstorm which hit that Tuesday which
brought everything to a halt in our area. May 25 commemorates the A gnarled tree stood alone in a field. It wasnt
Ascension of Jesus into heaven; a perfect date to enjoy a love feast! If much to look at, but it provided shade for a
you've never been to a love feast (part of the Moravian heritage), you'll small herd of cows. When times are tough,
want to go on Thursday evening. Just as we did in Lent, we will take a it can be hard to Imagine how God could
special offering for camperships for children and youth to go to Pocono possibly use our situation to His glory. Do you
Plateau. The deadline for those campership applications is quickly need a Stephen Minister to walk with you
approaching on May 31. Please look for forms in Oberholtzer Hall, and and support you as a brother or sister in
submit them either to the church office or scan and send them to faith? Call Stephen Leader, Peggy Strack at
plateaucampership@gmail.com. 421-3280, ext. 1023.
Blessings, Pastor Jim
For more info visit our web page
http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
We are hiring Or callPeggy Strack
(570) 421-3280 Ext 1023

attendants
How about
you?
Do you have
experience and a
love for toddlers and babies?
Would you enjoy nurturing an environment where each child will
experience the love of Jesus through you? Would you care to join in
cultivating an atmosphere where parents can feel confident that their
child will receive the highest quality of care and ministry? Are you an
adult who has training and experience or raised children of your own?
Perhaps you know someone who might be interested and you can reach
out to and tell them of this opportunity?
This is a paid position that works Sundays during the worship service.
The schedule can be flexible so you can take off a Sunday every few
weeks to worship. There are also occasional church events where the
nursery is open and coverage needed.
If you are interested, please contact our
Director of Childrens Ministry,
Erica Dorsch at 828-455-7332 or
Jill Teaford, our Church Administrator at 570-421-3280.
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Please Inform the Office!
If you or a member of your family is
admitted to any hospital, please inform
the church office, 570-421-3280.
Pastor Jim, Peggy Strack, and
volunteers are happy to visit if we are
aware of the need!
Members of ESUMC who are no
longer able to attend church always
appreciate hearing from you. Cards
may be sent to:
Malvena Lee
Pleasant Valley Manor
4227 Manor Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Thank You!
Hearing Assistance
Devices are Here!
ESUMC now owns several hearing
assistance devices which can be worn to
improve your ability to hear our worship
services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
return to an usher after use.
Healthcare Equipment available:
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!
Will You Join Our Team?
In the last few years the Membership
Assimilation team has accomplished
much: new communication cards in our
bulletins, a new church directory,
establishing a Caring Caller team to reach
out to visitors as well as members and
regular attenders who have been absent
from the fellowship for a period of time,
regular training of all members of the
welcome team, and training Fellowship
Friends for new members. Recently the
team received permission to include an
emphasis on evangelism and is now the Next Session May 21- June 25
Membership and Evangelism Team. If James - Deanna Mayer.
you have a passion for the last, the least, Justin Searle - John Macarthur on 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Titus
and the lost, will you consider joining our What on Earth am I Here For? - Rick Warren - Liz and Warren Green
team? We would like to focus on what the Finding I Am - Kelli Mercurio
Lord would have us do to reach out to TBA - Scott Kuhnle
those in our church and community who New members - Pastor Jim/Mike Ragonese
do not have a personal relationship with CS Lewis Study - starting April 17th monthly basis, led by local pastors
Jesus! Our next meeting will be on (daytime or evening)
Wednesday, May 31 at 7 P.M. in the
conference room of the office Sign-ups in Fellowship Hall
building. Please come and share your
ideas! For further information, contact May 14 Scott Kuhnle will be at table
Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.
(For information on facilitating a class,
please contact Deanna Mayers 570-369-3530 or
Jackie Visser 610-984-4536)

In response to our study on Love, our small group served

pizza and home-made baked goods to the residents of
Milford Manor.

Dollar ChallengeUnited Methodist Women

Help Needed!!!
Summer is coming and the dedicated
staff of the Holy Grounds Caf will
need a few days off. We are asking
for church members who would be
willing to substitute for those times.
We also need someone who would set
up the caf on the fourth Sunday of
each month. Training will be available
for all those able to help.
Please contact Ginny Levanowitz at
(570) 992-7290 or vlevanow@ptd.net.
The May Challenge is paper products for VBS. Needed-
napkins, 9 ounce cups, clear plastic cups, paper towels ,
small and large paper plates. These items are available at
most dollar stores in the area. I hope everyone who has
been participating continues, and that new people join this great and
easy ministry. Put items in basket in Oberholtzer Hall.
Thanks, Linda
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Events Contact Us
Save the Date:
Retirement reception for our Director of Congregational Care, Peggy Church Office
Strack, Sunday morning, June 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Save the date: Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Afternoon of Art and Music, Sunday October 1, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Mon thru Fri
in collaboration with local high school art teachers and Pocono Arts Pastor
Council. Jim Todd
Browse exhibits in Fellowship and Oberholtzer Halls, hear variety of jtodd@esumc.net
informal strolling musicians, and enjoy concert 3:00-4:00 p.m. by Ext. 1014
professional guest organist. More details to come, or contact Church Administrator Jill
foxes@esumc.net Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
The Saturday Night Fellowship Dinner is Secretary
starting again on the third Saturday of each month, Maria Ragonese
beginning May 17, 2017. mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
We will provide the Turkey, and participants will
Congregational Care
bring the potatoes, vegetables and deserts. Peggy Strack
Contact Mary Schneider for further information at pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
(570) 604-9253 or mbs1058@aol.com.
Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
TOWEL SUNDAY!!! skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
One Day Only - Childrens Ministries
Sunday, May 21st. Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Show some Love to Women's Ext. 1017
Resources of Monroe County - Financial Secretary
in keeping with the Love Study Cyndie Faunce,
we all just completed. Sue Houloose
cfaunce@esumc.net
Bring in NEW towels and/or washcloths to benefit Ext. 1025
Women's Resources of Monroe County. Maintenance
William Mack
Thanks to all the faithful volunteers wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
that helped with the hosting of SextonsRobert Lee,
Family promise families during the Kenny Fenston
fenstonkenny@yahoo.com
past week.
Organist/Traditional Music
Recovery Meetings Available in Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
The Community Room of Office Building Basement
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Just for Today
dmalefyt@esumc.net
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group)
AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple Choir Director
Saturday 5:30-6:30 P.M. Sunday - 4:30-6:30 P.M. Serenity House Julie Montes De Oca
choir@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
Scan QR to ESUMC Website josephdorsch@gmail.com
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Technology Support
83 S. Courtland St. Michael Corey
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
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