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Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume III Issue 27 July 9, 2017

Prayer ClassSummer Discipleship

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
Sundays9:45 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Hosted by Pauline Fox
To be held in Choir Room in basement below church.
Introduction to various methods and sources
concerning prayer, with discussion and participation.
Call Church Office to Register (570) 421-3280
Open to all ages, youth through adult
Volunteers needed for week of July 30th
through August 6th
Overnight Supervision, setup, teardown,
meal preparation, evening supervision, and general
volunteer.
Please contact church office and leave name if
interested in this rewarding ministry.

Pastors Corner
I am pleased to introduce our most recent hire at the church,
Ms. Marcia (pronounced, Mar-CEE-uh) Souza. She was
hired as our Financial Secretary in early June of this year.
Marcia moved to our area (Dingmans Ferry) last December,
to be near her boyfriend and his three children. Marcia lived
the first sixteen years of her life in Brazil before moving to Fall
River, Massachusetts. Prior to moving to Pennsylvania,
Marcia worked at St. Annes Hospital in Fall River. She has
extensive computer experience, which has helped her learn the position very
quickly. Marcia shares that she really enjoys the working environment at our
church and the people with whom she interacts each day.
Marcia replaces Ms. Cyndie Faunce, who officially retired from the Financial
Secretary position in anticipation of a move to Western Pennsylvania in late summer or the fall. Cyndie trained
Marcia for about a month before enjoying her final day in the office on June 27. The staff and all our members
will greatly miss Cyndie, who was on staff since August 2008. When Marcia was asked about working with
Cyndie, she said this: Cyndie is awesome! She is so friendly, and taught me everything I need to know about
the position. I know Cyndie believes she is leaving things in good hands with Marcia, and I can say as pastor,
I always appreciate a good and smooth transition between employees!
The position of Financial Secretary is best thought of as accounts receivable. This person is responsible for
making sure all of our Sunday offerings are properly counted and posted to the correct categories. She works
with the counters on Monday morning, then makes sure everything is safely deposited in the bank. She also
makes sure memorial donations are properly documented and Thank-yous sent to contributors, among other
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(Continued from page 1) Broken Dreams
responsibilities. You are welcome to call and speak with Marcia Mondays As children bring their broken toys
and Tuesdays at the church, or feel free to drop in and welcome her to With tears for us to mend,
our church staff. I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend.
I have been planning worship for the rest of the summer, and as I will not
be preaching twice in a row until the very end of summer, I will not be But then instead of leaving Him
preaching any series this summer. Instead, Ill be using the Revised In peace to work alone,
Common Lectionary. If youre not familiar with the lectionary, it is a series I hung around and tried to help
of texts for each Sunday, which are the same used by many Protestant With ways that were my own.
churches and which often coincide with the Roman Catholic lectionary as At last I snatched them back and cried,
well. This Sunday, the Gospel lesson is from Matthew 11, which includes
the words from Jesus, Come to me, all you that are weary and are How could you be so slow
carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, My child, He said, What could I do?
and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find You never did let go.
rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matt. Author Unknown
11:28-30). I hope youll be able to attend worship to hear the message, Are you ready to let go and let God?
Finding Rest for Our Souls. Perhaps Stephen Ministry may be a
place to start.
Summer Blessings, Pastor Jim

In Memoriam
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Kenneth Ladlee, devoted
husband of 49 years of Betty Ladlee. Ken passed away after a lengthy
illness on Sunday, July 2, after being moved to VNA Hospice. Ken was
raised in our church and was part of a confirmation class in the 1960s
which included Tom Balcik, Sue Werkheiser, and Bill Zacharias. Ken and
Betty have one son, Ken, married to Dana. No memorial service has For more info visit our web page
been scheduled at this time. http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
Or callPeggy Strack
(570) 421-3280 Ext 1023
Dollar ChallengeUnited Methodist Women
The July Challenge is socks, underwear and baby clothes Please Inform the Office!
for various recipients in the community, including the UMW If you or a member of your family is
Ingathering. These items are available at most dollar admitted to any hospital, please inform
the church office, 570-421-3280.
stores in the area. I hope everyone who has been
Pastor Jim, Peggy Strack, and
participating continues, and that new people join this great and easy volunteers are happy to visit if we are
ministry. Put items in basket in Oberholtzer Hall. aware of the need!
Thanks, Linda
Maria Jacobs is receiving in-patient rehab
Thank You Dear Friends! after surgery. Cards and notes of
encouragement may be sent to her:
1 Chronicles 16:34 instructs us to Give Maria Jacobs
New Eastwood Health & Rehab
thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love
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endures forever. I certainly give thanks to 2125 Fairview Ave.
the Lord for the privilege of serving as your Director of Congregational Easton, PA 18042
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have blessed me! As I near retirement, I would like to express my deep Thank you!
gratitude to you for your many demonstrations of love and
appreciation! Thank you for the lovely reception that was held in my Hearing Assistance
honor on June 11th. Thank you for your many thoughtful gifts! Your Devices are Here!
financial love gift, personalized gifts, lovely cards, and words of kind ESUMC now owns several hearing
affirmation are all deeply appreciated! I am retiring from the position of assistance devices which can be worn to
serving ESUMC as Director of Congregational Care, but I am not retiring improve your ability to hear our worship
from serving the Lord! Romans 12:11 instructs us to Never be lacking in services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. As we all move return to an usher after use.
into an unknown future, together may we utter the simple prayer, Lord, Healthcare Equipment available:
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Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
Love in Christ, Peggy Strack chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!

Begins Monday, please come and
join the fun, worship, crafts, music
and songs, oh yeah! Did I forget to
mention Jesus.
Register online at www.esumc.net
Youth Ministry Students at Creation
2017
FAITH PROMISE UPDATE
The General Board of Global Ministry supports more than 1000 health
related projects across the globe. Now there is a new initiative. Because every
year nearly 6 million children under the age of 5 die of preventable diseases,
the UMC has pledged to reach 1 million children with life saving intervention by
2020. This GLOBAL HEALTH PROJECT* is one of our Partners.
Prayer requests from SPANISH HEALTH MINISTRY* continue to be for
new staff members, for Health Concerns for Dona Sensenig, the Director of
SHM and people in difficult situations because of their immigration status.
Dona has need for possible back surgery due to congenital defect of vertebrae.
The report for the Hispanic Bible Conference was that it was successful and
they had 98 people go. 2 adults and 1 child accepted Christ and everyone was
impacted by the excellent study of James.
Dona writes: Please express our deep gratitude to ESUMC for their
ongoing prayer and financial support. We appreciate it very much. God bless
East Stroudsburg Church and may God continue to use you for His honor and
glory!
It is surely inspiring to hear of the 100 FOLD STUDIO* project in
Battambang,Cambodia. Chris & Kelly Kulp are there working on the campus of
the University of the Nations. If you go online and type in 100foldstudio.org, a
picture comes up of a building and its a video. The view of the campus is
fantastic.*
Stay in tune for more information about Luke Billman and his family. They
have returned to the States, to Phila, to open a mission similar to SHORES OF
GRACE* in Brazil. Prayer request is for this time of transition for both Brazil
and Philadelphia.
*Partner support: Global Health-$1000, Spanish Health-$4000, 100 Fold-
$3000, Shores of Grace-$2000. Also, the 100 Fold address has a connection to
The Loop. This is a TED Talk by the founder and of his spiritual journey for
the organization.
Your prayers and financial support are greatly appreciated. Continue to
contribute to Faith Promise Partners in envelope today or anytime noting its for
Faith Promise or Missions.
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Events Contact Us
Zumba Unfortunately Danny can't cover classes when I'm on
vacation... he already has commitments at other locations... sorry... so Church Office
after this week, no classes until August. The only consolation is that a lot (570) 421-3280
of people will also be taking vacation time. church@esumc.net
See you in August, Cheryl Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Mon thru Fri
Pastor
Merry Marthas next event is a family picnic on Friday July 21st. at the Jim Todd
home of Alberta Deiter beginning at 5:30. Merry Marthas will provide all jtodd@esumc.net
the meat (hamburgers and hot dogs). Please RSVP to Sue Mertz at (570) Ext. 1014
629-4069 and leave a message with your name, how many are
attending and what you would like to bring. We are in need of sides, Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
desserts, and drinks. jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
Saturday Night Fellowship Dinner is having a picnic on the 15th of
July. Hot dogs? Hamburgers? Sloppy joes? Corn? Potato salad? Macaroni Secretary
salad? Any other thoughts? Call for reservations (570) 604-9253 and let Maria Ragonese
me know what you can bring. mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Thanks,
Mary Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
2017 Graduates Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Josie Mertz graduated from Pocono Mountain East High Scott Kuhnle
School and plans on attending Southern Vermont College in skuhnle@esumc.net
Bennington Vermont to study radiology. Ext. 1013
Ethan Constable - May 2017 Graduate of Penn State University, Wilkes Childrens Ministries
Barre. Degree in Administration of Justice. Currently completing an Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
internship at Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Ext. 1017
Robert Constable - June 2017 Graduate of Allentown Police Financial Secretary
Academy. Currently employed by the Bethlehem Police Department as a Marcia Souza
Law Enforcement Officer. msoouza@esumc.net
Ryan Lord graduated from Stroudsburg High School. He will be attending Ext. 1025
Maintenance
Salisbury University in Salisbury Maryland. William Mack
Brianna Osbun graduated from East Stroudsburg South and will be wmack@esumc.net
attending Grove City College in the fall. Ext. 1018
SextonsRobert Lee,
If you have not shared your graduates information with us, please send information to rlee@esumc.net
church@esumc.net Please include: for high schoolname of school, , plans Organist/Traditional Music
for next year, i.e. college, tech school, military service, etc. Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Recovery Meetings Available in Contemporary Music
The Community Room of Office Building Basement Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Just for Today Choir Director
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group) Julie Montes De Oca
AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple choir@esumc.net
Saturday 5:30-6:30 P.M. Sunday - 4:30-6:30 P.M. Serenity House Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
josephdorsch@gmail.com
Technology Support
Scan QR to ESUMC Website Michael Corey
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
83 S. Courtland St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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