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

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church office email: church@esumc.net
W ebsite: www.esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
570-421-3280
 Weekly
Opportunities News
for Connecting & Fellowship
The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of weekly activities in
our church and community. It showcases new events that may not be
present in our monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted
on our website: www.esumc.net along with other news and events.
If you want your activity to be included, please make your
submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Submissions can be faxed to 421-0778, emailed to koney@esumc.net
or brought to the church office.
Welcome Visitors!
If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a
church we are committed to Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love.
We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m.
is contemporary.
~ Our Welcome Center is located in Oberholtzer Hall, the room next
to the sanctuary. Brochures on all our ministries are available there.
~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The
café provides worshipers with an informal opportunity for fellowship.
~ Our Infant and Toddler Nurseries are available every Sunday from
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
volunteers.
~ Children’s Church for ages four through third grade is offered at the
11 a.m. service and is guided by a parent volunteer. Children will be
dismissed after the Children’s Message. Please pick up your children
from the lower level classroomsof the church following worship.
Mission and
Opportunities Outreach
for Prayer & Praise
Soup Kitchen Opportunities - Stop by Fellowship Hall and see the
ways you can help with this community outreach. Several tasks can even
be done from home or during the week.
Adult Mission Trip - In the spring of 2010 Middle Tennessee
(Nashville Area) had devastating flooding and tornadoes.
Approximately 36,000 families were affected. We are looking to set up
a trip in the middle of spring 2011 to help these families get back on
their feet. We will be leaving on a Saturday morning, visit a local
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
wdmertz@gmail.com. Anyone with a willingness to serve is welcome.
Family Promise Update - Change in Week! Due to our building still
in the construction phase and the start of our preschool, we needed to
change our week. We are now scheduled for the week of November 7 -
November 14. If you would be willing to provide a dinner for the
families at the church or help with evening or overnight supervision,
please contact Kelli at koney@esumc.net or 421-3280.
Food Bank Sunday is next week. Food collected will be shared among
our Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and Follow Me Foundation.
Please place your donations in the Food Bank Box in Oberholtzer Hall.
Specific items needed: Canned tuna, chicken, meats, fruits, vegetables,
ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, hearty soups, boxed pasta, pasta sauce,
cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter and jelly.
Support Family Promise at Two Fun Events this Fall!
• 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
tea will be served as well as exciting activities and a full fashion
show. Tickets are $22 and available in Fellowship Hall between
services or by calling the Family Promise office at 420-8589.
• 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.
Come join in fellowship, food and games Saturday, October 23 from
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For food planning purposes, please
contact Melissa (Parry) Ritchie at 460-6492 or mritchie1@yahoo.com
Child care can be arranged please, let Melissa know.
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,
paint or organizes things around our church is welcome. Ken & Bonnie
Alspach will serve breakfast at 8:30 a.m and the team will work from
9-Noon. Come when you can leave when you must. Please, call Bob
Rosenberger at 223-7076 for more details.
Older Kids, a 55+ aged group will meet at the church Tuesday,
October 12 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a pot-
luck dish with you and enjoy a time fellowship with Ross the Mentalist.
You need not be a member, so bring a friend.
Davis Class Quilting Group will meet October 28 at Hamilton Manor
at 10 a.m. The class needs fabric to make these quilts that are donated
to Pocono Area Transitional Housing. Material can be dropped off in the
Bridal Lounge. Call Harriet Stocker at 476-5306.
Saturday Night Fellowship is Saturday, October 16 in Fellowship Hall.
This informal evening is open to anyone in our church or community
and will include a meal followed by a time of devotion led by Mike
Callahan. Bring your favorite soup or stew to share, and invite your
friends and family. A collection will be taken for the United Methodist
Committee on Relief in response to United Nations World Food Day.
Holy Grounds Café is in need of a few extra hands to make coffee in
the morning, provide baked goods, and/or clean up at the end of the day
on a rotating schedule. A sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall today. For
more information see Mary Schneider.
Gideons International, a Christian business and professional men's
association, is looking for interested people to help them in distributing
God's Word to others. If you would be interested in hearing more about
their organization, please let Pastor Kimes know today.
If you have a prayer request, please list it either on the prayer sheet in
the rear of the sanctuary or on the back of the friendship pad, making
sure to include your name on the request. This aids us in updating
weekly requests. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor
each person's right to privacy. Please be mindful of this as you write
your requests.
Healing and Illness
Jacqueline, Denise & Michelle, strength
and healing (John & Kelli Mercurio)
Joy, upcoming birth of 1st child (Sandy Oberholtzer)
Melissa, upcoming surgery (John & Kelli Mercurio)
Gladys (Jan Rosenberger)
Nicole Nardi, healing and strength (Tom & L eigh)
Ralph (Mary Schneider)
MaryKate Gensler, difficult pregnancy (Carol Gensler)
Those with Cancer: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager); Chris (Barbara &
Leon Warner); Diane Ward (Eddie Jackson); Joellen Berryman (Tom &
Leigh Balcik); Erick Henry (Monique Carty-Ortega); John (MPT)
Other
Jamie, God leading in college (Marissa)
John Brush & family (Judy Rogers)
Kathryn & Kyely, custody issues (Harriette Fulmer)
Jasmine, adoption process (Fulmer Family)
Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard, Spanish Health
Ministries (Missions Team)
Strength, safety and protection while serving in Marines: Joshua
Hummel, Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith
Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Scott Kiess, Ryan Maciejczak,
Everett Horton, Chris Stowe, Kevin Overcash; Air Force: Amelia
Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: (Japan): Kamahl Gordon; (Germany)
Josh Kimple
 Opportunities to Celebrate God through Worship
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory given to the Glory of God and in
memory of loved ones by Thelma Adelman. (1GA)
Can You Hear Me? - Our church needs a sound system so we can hear
the preaching and singing during worship each week. We thank Bryan
Wallie, Keith LaBar and Connie Godleski for serving; however, more
hands are needed. This ministry is a necessary vehicle to effectively
communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ every Sunday. If you would
like to be trained and participate once a month operating the sound
system during 9:45 or 11 a.m. worship, please see Bryan Wallie or
contact the church office at 421-3280 or koney@esumc.net.
Welcome Back youth ringers and children chimers at 8:30 and 11
today. With thanks to the substitute ringers until some of the returnees
finish their fall school sports seasons! Thanks to Chris Perfetti for
adding timps. Each bell choir hopes for a few strong youth or adults to
ring the largest bells, and the chimers need players for smallest as well
as the largest chimes. Also, Chancel Choir is delighted to have two new
altos, and continues its search for a high soprano.
A Special Treat Today at 8:30 and 11 is the quartet led by Bob
Rosenberger, with Jeremy Judd, Doug Malefyt, and Pete Wilson. Many
thanks for their return, uplifting our spirits by song!
For further information about music contact Norman or Pauline Fox
at foxes@esumc.net or 223-9889.
Opportunities for Recreation
Hiking - Led by Dave Strunk and Bob Rosenberger meets every third
Sunday at 12:15 p.m. in the church parking lot. Hikes are for anyone
that can hike over trails, 2 to 5 miles, rated easy to moderate but, not
a walk in the park. For more information, please call Bob at 223-7076.
Adult Co-ed Recreational Basketball meets every Monday at 8 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call John at 426-7574.
Adult Basketball for men meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. For more information call Eric at 242-6047.
Opportunities for Congregational Care
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12
Prayer: Dear Lord, you promised that "where two or three
come together in my name, there am I with them." We think of that
promise today as we pray for our Stephen Ministry. Make your presence
known as our Stephen Ministers meet with their care receivers this week
so that they both experience the power of your healing love. Bless their
time together as they grow in relationship with one another and with you.
Help them to recognize you as their one source of strength and only sure
foundation. In your name we pray. Amen. For more information about
Stephen Ministry call Peggy Strack at 421-3280.
Homebound and Care Facility church members are always happy to be
remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be
sent to Hazel Coolbaugh, 238 Pocono Lutheran Village, East
Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301.
An Older Adult Exercise Program, for men and women aged 70 and
older is provided by Pocono Medical Center. For further information,
call 570-422-8340.
Free Breast Cancer Screenings, sponsored by Pocono Medical Center,
will be held Thursday, October 14 from 5-7 p.m. For further information,
see the flier on the Congregational Care bulletin board in Oberholtzer
Hall or call 570-476-3750.
With Sympathy - Word has been received of the death of Dr. L. Thomas
Moore, Jr., retired elder, on Monday, September 27, 2010 in Florida. His
wife, Dorothy preceded him in death February 1, 2010. A memorial
service for both Tom and Dottie will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010
at 11 a.m. at Emilie United Methodist Church, 7300 New Falls Road,
Levittown PA 19055, with The Rev. Alfred T. Day, III officiating. A
reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to
Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center for the Moore Building Fund,
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
04330. A complete obituary will be in the November Trumpet Call.
 Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Young Adults Bible Study - Between October 5 and November 9, this
group will take part in the Tuesday night "World Religions" study. For
more information, please contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280, ext.12 or
eclabar@esumc.net.
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6 th Grades
NEW! Our 6th grade students are now invited to participate in our
J.A.M, after-school program. They meet from 2:45 - 5 p.m. at the
church. Church vans will be available to pickup any interested students
from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and Jr. High. JAM is a time of fun and
fellowship. Permission forms are needed; please email Scott at
skuhnle@esumc.net.
Lord’s Army, our after-school program for fourth-fifth graders, meets
Tuesday, October 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. The theme is Olympic Day
Bible Study. Sneakers are a must. Transportation is limited to JM Hill
and Stroudsburg Middle & Intermediate Schools. ESE and JTL could be
included with parent volunteers. Space is limited, please call Sue
Randall to register at 421-3280.
. - 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!
Our Sunday School Classes will be having a FIRE DRILL to comply
with our Safe Sanctuary policy on Sunday, October 24 during the
Sunday School hour. The East Stroudsburg fire company will be on
hand to evaluate our performance and offer safety tips.
Sunday School Is Short On Teachers! If anyone is interested in
teaching our children, we would sincerely appreciate your help. Even
teaching just once a month would be a huge help. All age levels have
openings for additional teachers. Please contact Sue Randall for
additional information and training opportunities at srandall@esumc.net
Youth Praise Dance (9 years and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall
every Sunday from 5 - 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tracy
Martin at 570-424-5511 or tcmartin@ptd.net.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Youth Ministry - Entering 7th - 12th Grades
For information or to participate contact Scott Kuhnle
at skuhnle@esumc.net
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
I AM from 7-9 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Youth Praise Band: Practices are every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in playing an instrument or singing should contact
Scott Kuhnle.
Thursday Schedule
• 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
students from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and Jr. High. JAM is a time
of fun and fellowship. Permission forms are needed.
• Fellowship Meal from 5 - 6 p.m. for all 7 - 12th grade students.
• Small Group Bible Studies from 6-7:30 p.m.
- Jr. High girls and boys have an opportunity to grow in their faith
journey by joining in one of these studies.
will lead a study on what God says about money.
Hiking Club - Sunday, October 17: Meet at the church by 12:15 p.m.
ready to hike (you may want to bring a sandwich and water). We will
return by 4:30 p.m.
Special Needs Students: Do you have a passion for the care of special
needs students? Contact Scott if you would be interested in exploring
options for a special needs ministry.
Next Service Saturday, November 6 - The first Saturday of every
month, youth will serve our community through local missions projects.
Several adults are needed for this outreach program. See Scott to serve.
Fall Weekend Retreat is October 29 – 31 at Twin Pines Retreat Center
in Stroudsburg. We will team up with Hopewell UMC for a weekend of
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.