THE TRUMPET CALL

June 12, 2016

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Our Vision
To challenge and encourage everyone in our
congregation to know and follow Christ by:
Growing as disciples through Christs
teachings
Connecting with one another in Christian
community
Serving Christ by serving others
Praising God as we worship Christ

Sunday Services and Studies

Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am

Jr. High Retreat

Please pray for students and leaders that are attending the Junior High Youth Retreat from Monday
through Thursday at the Jersey shore. A GREAT way to start the
summer, and a great introduction to the youth program for new
participants! This year there are 11 participants, 4 Youth leaders
and 45 adult leaders. (Note: Picture is from 2015 trip)

Pastors Corner
As I sit in my office gazing out on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, I am excited about our
second block party this evening, beginning at 6:00 pm. Student Ministry Director, Scott,
laid down a great challenge to each of us this past Sunday to become involved in the
Thursday night block parties and to pray about how God can use us in this experience to
share the Good News of Jesus Christ. I guarantee that you will be able to connect with
folks you do not already know and can hear their story and share a little about your own
as a disciple of Christ. I'm especially excited about the worship experience at 7:30 pm
tonight, because last week we had more than 30 in worship and almost half of them were
new to our church. This is a very informal, lively service, and if you feel called to share your testimony of
faith one Thursday night, please talk to Scott and he'll be glad to have you share.
I'm also excited about our summer film and sermon series, Jesus Goes to Hollywood: Finding God in the
Movies. I've been able to incorporate several of your suggestions for the films we will use. Here's the plan.
My first sermon in this series will be on Sunday, June 26, and will focus on the film, Field of Dreams. We
will show the movie on Father's Day, June 19, so that you have almost an entire week to think and pray
about messages in the film and certain things you'd like me to focus on in my sermon. You can then email
me your ideas during the week as I prepare my message. We want this to be an interactive experience so
that each person can have opportunity for input. When the film is shown, I will share afterward how I intend
to approach my message so that you have an idea of the direction of the sermon. Each of the movies will
be shown on Sunday night beginning at 6:30 pm, and after brief discussion, we will wrap things up by 9:00
pm. Some of the movies will be appropriate for kids of all ages, and some will not.
For your planning purposes, below is the list of films, when they will be shown, and what they are each
rated. Be aware that though we are not showing any R-rated movies, there will still be some vulgarities in
several of these movies. Please remember that the sermon given on each will be one week after the film is
shown. All films will be shown in Oberholtzer Hall except for Field of Dreams, which, because of Vacation
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Bible School set-up, will be shown in Fellowship Hall. We welcome any

volunteers who would like to come a little early or stay late to set up and
tear down chairs and equipment.
June 19: Field of Dreams, rated PG
June 26: Lincoln, rated PG-13
July 3, The Pursuit of Happyness, rated PG-13
July 10, Up, rated PG (animated and suitable for all children)
July 17, Secondhand Lions, rated PG
July 24, The Trip to Bountiful, rated PG
July 31, Chariots of Fire, rated PG
Finally, we are pleased to be able to offer expanded giving opportunities
here at ESUMC. You've heard me mention this in general, but now I'll get
specific. Through a special contract, we are now able to offer true online
giving. If you go to our website (www.esumc.net), look for the tab which
says, "Online Giving." When you press it, it brings up a small series of
screens which allow you to give either as a guest or to log in through our
ACS system if you're a member. You have the choice of giving by credit
card, debit card, or through checking or savings accounts. It is quick and
easy, and opens up some new giving possibilities for all of us. Look for
text giving to arrive later in the summer! Please bring your smile and
sense of humor to worship with you this Sunday: it's Holy Humor Sunday!
Come and enjoy the fun which has a serious purpose.
Pastor Jim Todd

Read the Bible in a Year

I had two colleagues in ministry, Reverend Bob

Mussman and Reverend Dr Tim Duchesne, who loved
to talk about the importance of the Ruach ha-kodesh
(the breath of God and the Holy Spirit). It is this
component of the triune God that helps us along the
path of life when we say yes to Jesus.
No matter what anyone else tells us - God whispers to us again and again,
You are mine; you are my mine; you are the beloved. This is what life looks like
with God. It is spiritual and it is mysterious.
We see this in action when the disciples obey Jesus and return to Jerusalem.
They have no idea what God has planned for them, and this is what makes Acts
Chapter 2 so powerful and intriguing because it is here where things really
started to break loose.
Peter began by reciting a quote from Joel (an Old Testament prophet) who
announced Gods plan: That in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all
people. Now it is important for us to realize that in Old Testament times the
Spirit of God inhabited prophets, priests and kings, usually for only a determined
period of time. During these New Testament events it had been centuries since
any prophet had the blazing presence of God within them. So this meant that the
people of Israel had held to the prophecies of Joel, Jeremiah and Ezekiel
predicting the return of the Spirit of God; which would herald the age of the
Messiah. Now Peter stood before them saying the time was upon them because
Jesus had changed everything by opening up a new way for each person to live
by faith.
We see the manifestation of Holy Spirit and the results of this transformation
at the end of Chapter 2. And every day they continued to meet together. They
broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to
their number daily those who were being saved (Acts 2:46-47).
So for us as well, the Ruach ha-kodesh is not a place such as a temple or
church where we might go out of faith or religious responsibility. It is the Spirit of
God living in each one of us. This is the good news of the Kingdom of God.
So my friends - be encouraged and read on.
Pastor Bob Hachtman

Stephen Ministry

Are You Being Called?

In Ephesians 4, Paul talks about

pastors and other leaders as gifts God
has given the church to equip the
saints for the work of ministry, for
building up the body of Christ.
Stephen Ministry has given us an
organized way to equip those gifted
for caring ministry so that they can
build up the body of Christ by
providing Christian care and support
to those experiencing a difficult time.
Stephen Ministry will begin teaching a
new class of Stephen Ministers in
September. Is God calling you to
serve him in this one-on-one caring
ministry?
For more information about Stephen
Ministry, contact Peggy Strack, 570421-3280, ext. 1023.
Members of the ESUMC family who
are no longer able to attend church
always enjoy hearing from you!
Cards may be sent to:
Shirley Staples
22 Independence Road
East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301-9201
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!
Contact Peggy, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.

We are in need of a counter.

Two counters meet Monday mornings

from about 9-11 a.m., and work with the
Financial Secretary to count the gifts.
Job Requirements: Honest , good with
basic math skills, ability to maintain
privacy and confidentiality, and able to
commit to this job on a weekly basis.
If interested, contact the office at (570)
421-3280, ext. 1025.

ESUMC Activity Photos Needed

Our new church directories will include a

separate booklet providing pictures and
information about the ministries and
activities of ESUMC. If you have recent
photos of church groups or church events
( no more than a year old), please send
them to Rich Strack, strack@ptd.net, by
jpeg. Data CDs or flash drives may also
be used. For further information,
contact Rich at 570- 242-0623.
Paper products for VBS needed:
napkins,
7 ounce cups, clear plastic cups, paper
towels , small and large paper plates.
June Dollar Challenge is baby items
for Pregnancy Center of Monroe
County.
Place in UMW Donation Bin in
Oberholtzer Hall

Read the Bible in a Year

1642 Samuel 20, 2 Samuel 21, Acts 8:4-40,

Proverbs 14:25-35
1652 Samuel 22, 2 Samuel 23:1-7,
Acts 9:1-31, Psalm 73:15-28
1662 Samuel 23:8-39, 2 Samuel 24:1-25,
Acts 9:32-43, Acts 10:1-23, Psalms 74:1-9
1671 Kings 1, 1 Kings 2:1-12,
Acts 10:23-48, Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 74:10-17
1681 Kings 2:13-46, 1 Kings 3:1-15,
Acts 11:19-30, Acts 12:1-19, Proverbs 15:1-10
1691 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 4, 1 Kings 5,
Acts 12:19-25, Acts 13:1-12, Psalm 74:18-23
1701 Kings 6, 1 Kings 7:1-22, Acts 13:13-41
Psalm 75:1-10
1711 Kings 7:23-51, 1 Kings 8:1-21,
Acts 13:42-52, Acts 14:1-7, Psalm 76:1-12
1721 Kings 8:22-66, 1 Kings 9:1-9,
Acts 14:8-28, Proverbs 15:11-20
1731 Kings 9:10-28, 1 Kings 10,
1 Kings 11:1-13, Acts 15:1-21, Psalm 77:1-9
1741 Kings 11:14-43, 1 Kings 12:1-24,
Acts 15:22-41, Psalm 77:10-20

Your Help is Needed!

The printing of a new church directory is the perfect time to update our church
records with your current contact information!
Please choose one(1) of the options below to submit your information:
1. Visit the church website, www.esumc.net. Go to Member Portal on the
Main Menu. Click on Login to ACS. Login with your user name and
password. Click My Complete Profile to view and update your
information. If you do not have a user name and password or need assistance
with this Click on ESUMC Portal Access Startup Guide.
2. or, visit the church website, www.esumc.net. Go to Member Portal
on the Main Menu. Click on Directory Update. Complete all applicable fields
and hit Submit.
3. or, fill out a form found in the church narthex, at the welcome desk
in Oberholtzer Hall, on the railing by Eaton Chapel, or in Fellowship Hall and
place in the basket.
Our goal is to have the contact information in our new church directory
be as accurate as possible, helping us reach out to each other in
Christian fellowship Please help by updating your information TODAY!

Logging in to ACS

Logging into ACS requires that your current e-Mail is in our church records. If
you know that it is not, or are not sure, you can call the church office between
9:00 a.m. & 3:0 p.m., Monday through Friday. A log in will be created for you,
and you will receive an e-Mail within two business days.
Once you are logged into ACS, you will have access to many features to help
us perform the ministry of Jesus.
In the coming months, there will be various studies, campaigns and events,
including Spiritual Gifts Classes, stewardship events and online giving.
If you are already able to log in to ACS, ask your fiends if they have logged
in, and if not, give them a hand.
If you really cannot get a handle on this, call Mike at the office, and he will
schedule an appointment to assist you.

Come to ESUMC VBS

Coming June 20-24 from 9-12
To register go to link below:
http://www.esumc.net/vacation-bible-school-2/ Vacation
Bible School 2016 Donation List
10 Flashlights
10 flameless Pillar Candles
Artificial Christmas Trees
Camping/Climbing/Hiking Gear
Headlamps
Tents
* 8 Hula Hoops
* 15 Inflatable Beach Balls
5 Large Tarps
2 Large Boxes of Borax
Food Coloring
Tie Dye
24 Boxes of Cornstarch
20 small Elmers Glue or
2 gallon Elmers (white) glue
4 boxes of snack bags

7 bags of sand
2 packs of balloons
1 florescent light bulb
Plastic flowers
* 10 large candy bars
10 potato or lemon
* 8 large bags of popcorn
* 6 bags of mini pretzels
9-12 large tubs of Cool Whip
120 Large sugar cookies
4 bags red pull apart licorice
3 jars of peanut butter
8 dozen cupcakes
5 cans white icing
Heart shaped candy
16 packs of pudding cups

* Items can be purchased at the Dollar Store

If you are able to donate/let us borrow any of these items
Look for Lists in Fellowship Hall or call church office(570)
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Events
Support the Organ Series concerts

July 10, at 3 pm Variety Concert by Joe Dorsch, Pauline

Fox, and guest singers. Offering to benefit Family Promise.
GET Fliers and Forms for Business Ad or Friend Sponsor
on Music Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall, or http://www.esumc.net/
organ-events/
The next hike will be Sunday, June 26th. Please meet
at 12:15 in the parking lot. We leave at 12:30 SHARP.
(note new times). Please pencil in above date and
commit to this very worthwhile activity.
Any questions, call Bob at (570) 223-7076.

Contact Us
Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Mon thru Fri
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010

SWAT Meeting: SWAT team meets on the fourth Monday of every

Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office

Building Basement
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Just for Today

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

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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

83 S. Courtland St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
www.esumc.net

Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Youth Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017