Welcome!

If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a

East Stroudsburg church we are committed to Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love.
United Methodist Church We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m.
is contemporary. Our ushers and greeters are here to serve you. Please
ask them for any help you may need.
Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
Sunday, January 30, 2011 ~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The café
provides 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 classrooms of the church following worship.

Our Weekly News is a snapshot of activities in our church and

community. The Weekly News is also posted on our website:
www.esumc.net. Please make your submissions to the church office
before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Submissions can be emailed to
koney@esumc.net or brought to the church office.

Church Staff
Senior Pastor Edward C. Kimes ekime s@esumc.net
Associate Pastor Candy Labar clabar@esumc.net
Congregational Care Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net
Lay-Led Ministries Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net
Children’s Ministry Sue R andall srandall@esumc.net
Youth M inistry Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net
________________________________________________ Music - Organist Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
Church Office email: church@esumc.net Contemp orary W orship Dan Daccardi ddaccardi@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue M ertz smertz@esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
570-421-3280
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal La pad ula
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Jennessy Hernandez, Kimberly Eaton
Prayers and Praise
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
everyone’s right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your
requests. The person making the request is listed in ( ).
Healing and Illness
Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family)
Doris Milloy, recovery from brain injury (Cyndie Faunce)
Lisa & Sal, healing and accurate diagnosis (Nancy Carlson)
Laran Leatherman, good test results (Bob & Winnie Repsher)
Rudy (Harriet Stocker)
Walt Oney (Mark & Kelli)
Rose Wilgus, viral meningitis (Jim & Nancy Amici)
Undergoing Cancer Treatments: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager);
Chris (Barbara & Leon Warner); Joellen Berryman (Tom & Leigh
Balcik); John (Ministry Placement Team); Florence (Ed & Sue
Bommerito); Tommy C. (Traub family); Pamela (Karen Peart)
Other
Richie, guidance (John & Kelli)
The Reamer family, strength during difficult times (Ragonese family)
Those Serving in Missions and the Miltary - Strength, safety and
protection while serving God: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Ben
Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard; 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, Nic Chighizola; Air Force:
Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon, Japan; Josh
Kimple, Germany.
Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $ 7,306
Average January weekly general expense needs: $11,227
Attendance last week: (1/23/11) 355 last year: (1/24/10) 378
Worship
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God in loving Memory of Julia
Wells and Roy Leiby by Mike and Debbie Wells. (2GA)
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m.: Richard & Hester Deetz, Bob &
Arlene Staples, Debbie & Mike Wells, John Miller 9:45 a.m.: Joyce
Heller, Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Art & Kathy North
11 a.m.: Bob & Mary Tulloch, Linda Kissel, Craig & Candace Goucher,
Kevin Tulloch, Liz Corey
Acolytes 11 a.m.: TBA
Children's Church: Story Hour
Church Driver: Sandy Oberholtzer
Altar Flowers Delivery for January: Peggy Strack
Thanks to Bryan Wallie for message in song at 11 a.m. today. The
choral message at 8:30 a.m. blends the 13th-century French hymn “Of
the Father’s Love Begotten” with the contemporary song “Here I Am
to Worship.” Together, the words describe the constant worship of
God by believers of all years.
Cantata - Sunday, March 6 at 8:30 and 11 a.m., is based on the life
of Christ. Helpers for costuming ideas and supplies are especially
needed. Teen and adult singers may now rehearse with Chancel Choir
7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For schedules of dates and times for
other extra rehearsals starting Saturday, February 19, see Music
Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.
Missed a Sunday? We provide audio copies of recent sermons on our
church website at www.esumc.net for those occasions when you
cannot make it to church, or when you want to share the message with
others.
Free Gospel Concert today from 4-5 p.m. by Penn State Essence
of Joy at Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown.
 - Our Guest Speaker -
Today we welcome Rev. Ron Schane
from Pocono Plateau, one of our Faith
Promise Partners.
Ron is responsible for directing the
vision of Pocono Plateau's ministry.
He was hired as the Plateau's Director
in January 2002. He works in the
areas of program, personnel, budget,
fund-raising, personal relations,
spiritual leadership, and many more.
Ron has a B.S. in Recreation and
Parks from Penn State and an M.A. in
Religion and Christian Education from Eastern Theological
Seminary. Ron is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist
Church. Previously Ron was the Associate and Youth Pastor at
Olivet United Methodist Church in Coatesville for 19 years.
Pocono Plateau is a place for experiencing the gospel of Jesus
Christ through recreation, challenge, and reflection. As a ministry
of the Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church we
provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences in camp and retreat
settings that lead people to new and renewed life in Jesus Christ.
We help local congregations to be in mission for God through
Christ, our Lord and Savior: calling persons to new life in Jesus
Christ, nurturing their journey as disciples, and addressing the
needs of the communities in which they live.
Over and over again people comment on the experiences they had
at the Plateau. Some met Jesus for the first time in a powerful, life-
altering way. Some grew in a faith that had been planted
somewhere else in the family of God. Some returned to their first
love here - Jesus - after being away from Him for too long.
All of these words have been told countless times, around countless
campfires, over countless years. Not only here, now, but over time
this place - The Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center - has
been a space that has contained the Kingdom of God. With Jacob
(at the place of his ladder-dream) we cry out to God, "Surely God
has been in this place...".
Information and Events
Church Web-site Brainstorming Session will meet today at 12:15
p.m. in the Office Building on the 2nd Floor. If you are interested in
input as to the direction and vision of our website please join us.
The Older Kids (55+ group) meets at 11:30 a.m. Monday,
February 14 in Oberhotlzer Hall for a movie. Bring a sandwich with
you. Popcorn, beverages, salad and dessert provided.
Saturday Night Fellowship, February 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Taste and Tales of England with Pastor and Mrs.
Kimes. All food will share the English theme. Bring a friend and
fellowship with others.
Church Nursery Position Available - Seeking Christian
individual to work Sunday’s from 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and
occasionally for special services or events. Applications are
available in the church office. Contact Sue Randall for more
information at srandall@esumc.net or 421-3280. Criminal history
and child abuse clearances required. Early childhood experience
a plus. Application deadline Friday, Feb. 4.
Fellowship Meals - Our youth gather for a meal every Thursday
from 5- 6 p.m. at the church, between youth programs. They rely
on the generosity of parents and volunteers for this meal. If you
would be willing to provide a meal for approx. 20-30 people, please
contact Scott Kuhnle at 421-3280 or skuhnle@esumc.net
Weekly Adult Basketball in Fellowship Hall - Recreational
(co-ed) meets Monday at 8 p.m. For information call John at
426-7574. Adult Men play Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call
Eric at 242-6047.
Family Life Presents Weekend to Remember - March 25-27 at
Skytop Lodge. Four sessions on Pursuing a Marriage That Works
is $159 per couple with lodging and meals extra. Couples can
commute to this event. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-
358-6989 and use group # 28123. For more information, please call
Bill or Debbie Zacharias at 424-2837.
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6th Grade
To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall
at srandall@esumc.net
Nursery News! Today is Miss Jennessy last day, please stop by and
wish her well.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Teachers! Schedules are now in place
outside of the classrooms. Please take a moment to fill in your
available dates through June.
Backyard Buddies, our after school program for 2-3 grade students
will meet at the church Tuesday, February 2 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Transportation is limited to J.M. Hill and Stroudsburg Middle and
Intermediate schools.
Monday Night Basketball Schedule Changes - Groups meet weekly
in Fellowship Hall learning basic basketball skills and sportsmanship.
Ages 6-8 will resume in February. During January, ages 9-12 will
meet at 7:10 p.m. For information call John Mercurio at 426-7574.
Youth Praise Dance (ages 9 and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall on
Sunday evenings from 5-6 p.m. Praise dance encourages individuals
to express their faith through movement. For more information,
contact Tracy Martin tcmartin@ptd.net
Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades
For information, please contact Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net
or check out the youth website www.esumc.net/youth where you
can find permission forms and information on trips and events.
Sunday School is every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. We
meet together until 11:15 a.m. then split into Jr. High and Sr. High
classes.
Sunday Night Program is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a mix
of games, worship, message, and small group discussion. Sunday,
February 6 we will meet from 6-10 p.m. for a Super Sunday Party.
Everyone is asked to bring a 2-liter beverage.
Youth Praise Band, which leads our Sunday night worship, practices
every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Interested
instrumentalists and singers should contact Scott to participate.
Youth Ministry, continued
Sr. High Outreach is every Wednesday from 2:45 - 5 p.m.
ANYONE in 9 th - 12th grade is welcome to participate. After-school
pickup in church vans is available from Stroudsburg Jr. High School.
Thursday Schedule: All youth are invited to participate in the
following weekly events:
• 2:45 - 5 p.m. - JAM is a time of fun and fellowship for 6th -
8 th grade students. After-school pickup in church vans is
available from JTL, Stroudsburg middle, and Stroudsburg Jr.
high schools. Permission forms are required for all students
and available on the JAM Jr. High outreach page of the youth
website.
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Fellowship Meal for all 6th - 12th grade students.
Come hang out with your friends, meet new people and share
in a meal.
• 6 - 7 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies designed for 7th -
12th grade students to grow deeper as a disciple of Christ.
Groups are available for Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, and Sr.
High.
Summer Trips and Retreats: If you missed the organizational
meeting last week, you can find information and permission forms
by clicking on the "Forms and Info" page on the youth website. For
a list of complete dates, click on the "Upcoming Events" page.
Sign-up for 2011 Summer Trips - Registration cards are available
in the youth room or on the “Forms and Info” page of the youth
website. Please, return the registration card to Scott Kuhnle. Please
note: Jr or Sr. high mission trips, and Creation, a non-refundable
deposit is needed with your registration card to reserve your spot.
Confirmation Class for students in 8-12th grades will begin in
February and run through June. Classes are led by both pastors and
youth director. Youth will study scripture, learn their spiritual gifts,
the history of Methodism and examine social justice along with
exploring and visiting other faith traditions. Please contact Scott if
interested or for more information.
Hiking Club meets Sunday, February 20 from 12-4 p.m. The group
leaves from the church parking lot. All youth participants (18 and
under) need a permission form to attend.
Congregational Care
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be
remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to:
Lew Staples, Brookmont, POB 50, Brookmont Dr., Effort, Pa. 18330.
If You or a Member of the Church Family Is Hospitalized, please
inform the church office at 421-3280. The pastors and Care Team
visitors desire to provide support to our hospitalized members. It is
very helpful if the office is notified of hospital admissions.
Health Care Equipment is available to anyone in need. We have
walkers, crutches, an adult potty chair, adjustable 4-prong cane, a
wrist splint, weekly pill box, medi-cap remover, bed pads and adult
diapers. Call Peggy, 421-3280, ext. 23.
Winter Safety for Seniors pamphlet contains many tips for keeping
yourself and elderly loved ones safe during the winter months. Pick
up a free copy from the Information Center.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all
in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Father through him. - Colossians 3:17
Paul tells us to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will
fulfill the laws of Christ." At ESUMC our Stephen Ministers have
been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one
care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult
time. If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry,
please call Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280.
Mission and Outreach
Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, TN - Saturday, April 30 - May 7.
Over 3000 families need assistance because of flooding in 2010. The
approximate cost is $250 per person. All skill levels needed. If
interested or for information, contact Wayne Mertz at 629-4069 or
wdmertz@gmail.com
Adult Mission Trip Meeting - Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting is for anyone interested in serving or supporting church
mission trips. Information will be shared regarding the Nashville trip
including overview of the trip, cost, fund raising and expectations.
Other short-term trips will be shared as well. For information please
contact Wayne at wdmertz@gmail.com or 629-4069.
Soup Kitchen - Our next Soup Kitchen is February 21, Presidents’
Day. To facilitate our kitchens well it is important for anyone wanting
to serve to call Nancy Gargone at , so she may place you on the
volunteer schedule.
Food Bank Sunday - Food collected the third Sunday of each month
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.
This Week at East Stroudsburg United Methodist
Sunday - 1-30 Wednesday, 2-2
9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir, Choir 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall in use
Rm. 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 2:45 p.m. S r . H ig h O u t r e a c h ,
10:30 a.m. C h a nc e l C ho ir , C ho ir Fellowship Hall
Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm
11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Bible 6:45 p.m. S t e p h e n M i n i s t r y ,
Study, Youth Rm Office Building, 2 nd Fl
The Me I Want, Lower 7:00 p.m. P r a y e r S t u d y ,
Level, Rm 9 Conference Rm
Isaiah Study, Lower Thursday, 2-3
Level, Rm 10 9:00 a.m. Preschool Program
12:15 p.m. A c o l y t e T r a i n i n g , Mom’s Bible Study,
Sanctuary Bridal Lounge
Dis c iplesh ip Team, 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
Conference Rm 2:45 p.m. JAM , Fellowship Hall
Website, Office 5:00 p.m. Y o u t h D i n n e r ,
Building, 2 nd Fl Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Y o u t h G r o u p , Y o u th 6:00 p.m. Youth Bib le Studies,
Rm Youth Rm
Monday, 2-1 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
9:00 a.m. S t a f f M e e t i n g , Fellowship Hall in use
Conference Rm. 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, Choir Rm
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
7:10 p.m. Y o u t h B a s k e t b a l l , Friday, 2-4
Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship 4:00 p.m. Troop 452, Com munity
Hall Rm.
Tuesday, 2-2 6:30 p.m. S c o u t s T r o o p 1 0 3 ,
9:00 a.m. Preschool Program Community Rm
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm. Saturday, 2-5
3:30 p.m. Backyard Buddies 8:00 a.m. M e n ’ s B ib l e S tu d y ,
5:00 p.m. Chimes, Bell Rm Conference Rm
5:30 p.m. Youth Bells, Bell Rm 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Rm 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
Romans Study, Bridal
Lounge
6:45 p.m. S t e p h e n S u p e r v i si o n,
Office Bldg., 2 nd Fl
7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
Hall
FOG, Panera Bread
Praise Team, Sanctuary