Participating in Worship Today

Ushers and Greeters

8:30 a.m.: Ed & Sue (Capt.) Bommarito, Bob & Bobbie Howes, Cindy
Hatton, Alma Brands
9:45 a.m.: Joyce Heller (Capt.), Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Art &
Kathy North
11 a.m.: Rich Strack (Capt.), Jean Eden, Denise Thompson, Janette
Raughley, Bobby Cruse, Denna Perfetti
Lay Readers: 8:30: Maria Jacobs 11a.m.: Janett Raughley
Acolytes: 11 a.m.: Emily Hollar & Emily Perfetti
Children’s Church: Ann Osbun
Church Driver: Linda Kissel
Altar Flower Delivery for May - Ross & Nancy Transue

Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280

Sr. Pastor
Associate Pastor-Discipleship
Congregational Care
Church Administrator
Lay-Led Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
College-Age Ministry
Contemporary W orship
Administrator of Finances
Financial Secretary
Maintenance
Sextons
Nursery Attendants Ana
Music - Organist
Choirs
Frank Sanders (ext. 14) fsanders@esumc.net
Candy Labar (ext. 12) 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
Shannon Burns (ext. 13) stburns@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Sue Mertz (ext. 15) smertz@esumc.net
Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) cfaunce@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula (ext. 16)
Price, Megan Bledsoe, Jennessy Hernandez
Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
Norm Fox

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Pentecost Sunday

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 May 23, 2010
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 News
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
in the lower level of the church following worship.
Ministry
Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church
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
Prayer: God of mercy, you have blessed us each with unique gifts and
called us all to ministry. As we look to train a new class of Stephen
Ministers, there are those among us whom you have blessed with gifts
of compassion, patience, faith, mercy and encouragement. Work in the
hearts of these individuals so that they may know if you are calling them
now to Stephen Ministry. We ask this through the power of your Holy
Spirit. Amen. The skills our Stephen Ministers learn, prepare them to
provide a very high level of Christian care giving. For more
information, please contact Peggy Strack at 570-421-3280.
The Cook Family who recently lost their home in a fire needs help in
moving into a new home within the next few weeks. For information
and/or to volunteer, call Peggy at 421-3280, ext. 23.
American Cancer Society of Monroe County offers many free
services to cancer patients. If you or someone you love would like
further information about obtaining a wig, make-up, transportation to
treatments, or one-on-one support, contact them at 1-888-227-2345.
Items Available: A case of ThickenUp, an instant food thickener for
people who have trouble swallowing, is available to anyone who can use
it by calling Peggy at 421-3280, ext. 23. A Free Hospital Bed, in
like-new condition, is available for anyone in need. If interested, call
Nancy, 420-9007.
 Magnify
Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship
The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God.
Many Thanks to the Adult Bell Choir for their faithful worship in
music this season and to our soloists Jill Malefyt and Joe Dorsch during
our traditional services.
Music Ministry Opportunities are still available for June, July and
August during the the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. Persons interested in
solo or small ensembles in a variety of music styles are invited to see
Pauline Fox or email her at foxes@esumc.net.
Missions
Opportunities for Service and Outreach to Our Community and World
Donations received in the mission envelope today are used to
support the faith promise missionaries. A complete list of these
partners is listed on the Mission Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.
Quilts for Pocono Area Transitional Housing - The Davis Sunday
school class is making quilts for these families in transition. Donations
of used (good condition) full size sheets, quilts, blankets or any kind of
material are needed. Call Lois Taylor at 402-4882 or bring these items
to the Bridal Lounge any Sunday from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Our Next Soup Kitchens are Friday, May 28 led by Nancy Gargone
and Monday, May 31 led by Kristen Oney. Volunteers are needed for
set-up, food preparation and serving during both days To volunteer for
either day or for information , please call Nancy Gargone at 421-1456.
Prayer 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. Please be
sure to include your name on the request. This aids us in updating our
weekly prayer requests. Confidentiality is very important. We, as a
church family, want to honor each person's right to privacy. Please be
mindful of this as you write your requests.
Sunday Morning Prayer Invitation
You are invited to pray in Eaton Chapel following all worship services.
Bring your concerns for healing and blessing or spiritual renewal. Those
from our prayer ministry are there to serve you.
Healing and Illness
Samantha Wolmack, 11 years-old with Leukimia (Emila Kaufman)
Joe, heart problems & Matt, visual disturbances (Maria Jacobs)
Lynn Peters, heart surgery (Sue & Ed)
The Davis family, complications with pregnancy (Karyn Fischer)
Those with Cancer
Florence Keith ( Sue & Ed); Christian Stohmaier (Durney Family);
Gordon Lyons, Jean Cosky (Mercurio Family); Ann Hondros (Vera
Pilgrim); Arlene (Sharon Sanita)
Other
The family of Asa Atherhold (Mercurio Family)
The Gumaer Family (Ashlee Lavin)
The Doyle Family (Lisa Jansen)
The Coogan Family (Chich Wallie)
The family of Jack Rundle (Bev Smeltz)
Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake, Russia Initiative (Missions Team)
Strength, safety and protection while serving in Iraq: Kyle, August
Jackson, Danielle Luna; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Everett
Horton, Chris Stowe; Air Force: Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army
(Japan): Kamahl Gordon
 Faith Promise Missionaries
Today’s guest speakers
Today’s Mission Moment: Kathy Aira, Director of Monroe County
Family Promise. 72 families have passed through Family Promise.
These families are extremely grateful to this community for the outreach
of love and support that they have seen.
Ryan Moyer with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF)
IVCF is a Christian ministry to college students that serves over
33,000 students on over 560 campus's across the nation. The purpose
of IVCF is to establish and advance at colleges and universities
witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as
Savior and Lord. Ryan has been working with this ministry at the
University of Delaware for three years. However, God is calling Ryan
to move to Philadelphia to work with the young and growing chapter of
IVCF at Temple University. He is also beginning to pursue a Master of
Divinity degree at Biblical Seminary. Ryan thanks our mission's team
and church members for continually praying and supporting this
ministry and looks forward to what God has planned for him at Temple.
Would you like to hear more about what God is doing on campus or
information on how you can get involved? Ryan will be in town from
Wednesday, June 2 - Sunday June, 20. He would love to meet up with
you to share more about God’s calling in his life, or Ryan can keep you
updated via email. Please use the tear-off slip at the bottom of this page
and either bring it to Fellowship Hall where Ryan will be between
services or place it in the box found in the Narthex.
........................................................
Name: _______ _________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________
Email: _______________________________
We would like to meet with you. We are available:
Date:________________ Time: morning, afternoon, evening
_________ I would be interested in having you speak during a Bible
study, dinner party, event, etc.
* Please drop in the box in the Fellowship Hall or Narthex and I will
contact you soon. You can also reach me at 570-242-2917 or
captinryan@gmail.com
Membership
Opportunities That Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ
Graduating Students - If you know of a high school or college student
graduating this year, please contact the church office at 421-3280, so we
may recognize them.
The Older Kids, 55+ ministry, are meeting in Fellowship Hall
Monday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. for a Casserole Party with guest speaker
Sandy Gordon from Gorman Chiropractic Life Center. Bring your
favorite casserole to share. Desserts and beverages provided.
Saturday Night Fellowship meets June 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Summer is here, time for hamburgers & hotdogs. Bring
a cold side dish to share. Loretta Anthes will lead devotions. This is a
great opportunity to bring a friend and share in fellowship.
"Line-Dance Across the Room!" – Saturday, June 12 is a "country"
social from 5-8:30 p.m. The evening will feature a "chuck wagon"
supper followed by line-dancing lessons for all ages with Maureen
Keller, teacher at Memorytown. Tickets are $7 per person or maximum
of $20 per family. Please reserve your ticket in Fellowship Hall today.
Sign-up sheets are also available on the table for volunteer help in the
areas of soliciting for silent auction items, food and food preparation,
face painting and decorations, set-up/clean-up.
Leisure Activities
Softball - Team ESUMC Tues. 6/8 vs. Pocono Community game starts
at 6 p.m. at the Pinebrook field on Rt. 191 & Hallett Road in
Stroudsburg. Come cheer them on!
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.
 Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
The Davis Class will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Lois
Taylor (4222 Manor Drive, Apt.101 Stroudsburg) Monday, May 24 at
1 p.m. Call Lois at 402-4882 for directions.
Women of Faith is September 10-11, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. Kelli
Mercurio is excited about this year’s event. She wants to take 50 women
from our church and community! Tickets are $89 and includes two box
lunches. Payments this year can be made on-line using a charge card at
www.gps.womenoffaith.com (group name ESUMC, East Stroudsburg,
PA) Kelli will be in Fellowship Hall to answer any questions you may
have. She also has gift certificates if you would like to treat a special
woman in your life. Invite a friend and experience this event together.
Children's Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade
The Lord's Army, our after-school program for fourth and fifth
graders, will meet Tuesday, May 25 for a Bible study at the church. Last
meeting of the year is on Tuesday, June 1 when we combine with
Backyard Buddies for our annual McDade Trail hike and family picnic.
Today! Hamilton Manor! Our Kindergarten and first grade Sunday
School class is sharing worship with the residents at Hamilton Manor.
They will return to the church by 11 a.m.
College-Aged Ministry – F.O.G.
If you have any questions about this ministry or want to attend an event,
contact Shannon at stburns@esumc.net or 421- 3280, ext. 13.
• Sunday School meets weekly from 11a.m.- 12 p.m. in the Office
Building, 2nd Floor.
• Bible Study meets every Tuesday night in the Youth Room "tank"
from 7-8 p.m.. Coffeehouse Worship meets every Thursday from
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. in Oberholtzer Hall. Coffeehouse Worship will be
taking a "Summer Break." The last coffeehouse of the school year
will be May 27.
Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
Youth Ministry - 7th - 12th Grades
6th graders entering 7th grade next year are invited to join in
Jr. High and Youth Group Programing.
Youth Sunday School Classes for all youth in 7th - 12th grades meet
weekly at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room.
Sunday Night Youth Program will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening
will consist of fellowship, worship and message and games.
Thursday Night Bible Studies (small groups) meet weekly. Youth meet
in the Youth Room from 7-7:20 p.m. for fellowship and then break into
small groups for Bible study from 7:30– 8:30 p.m.
J.A.M (7th and 8th grade outreach), after-school program, meets
every Wednesday, from 2:45-5 p.m. at the church. Church van
transportation from Stroudsburg and JTL schools is available.
Permission forms are in the Youth Room or at the Information Center
in Fellowship Hall. Friends are invited!
2010 Summer Mission Trips - Sr. High Mississippi Trip for students
completing 8th -12th grades is Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 1. $100
deposit is now due to reserve your spot. Jr. High Pittsburgh Project
Trip is Monday July 5 – Friday July 9 for all students going into 7th or
8th grade. A $70 non-refundable deposit is needed to reserve your spot.
For a list of payments and meeting dates, please see Scott Kuhnle or
pick up a copy in the youth room.
Creation 2010 - If you are interested in attending this trip from June 30-
July 4, please email Scott at skuhnle@esumc.net. The total cost for the
trip is $130 per person.
 Today is Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost was originally an Old Testament festival beginning on the
fiftieth day after the beginning of Passover. In the Christian calendar, it
falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter. The word Pentecost means
"fiftieth day." In most Christian traditions, Pentecost Sunday occurs 50
days following Easter Sunday. Since Easter is a "moveable feast,"
Pentecost is also moveable. It can occur as early as May 10 and as late
as June 13.
The most significant reference to Pentecost in the New Testament is in
Acts 2 and the familiar scene of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the
believers on the day of Pentecost. Peter was the preacher on that day and
three thousand were baptized.
The color for Pentecost is red, the color of the church. The red on the
altar cloth symbolizes both the fire of Pentecost as well as the apostles
and early followers of Jesus who were gathered for the empowerment
from God to proclaim the gospel throughout the world.
The dove represents peace and purity and is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The dove descended upon Jesus at his baptism by John (Matthew
3:13-17, Mark 1:9-12,Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-35).
The tongues of flame also represent the Holy Spirit as it descended upon
the heads of the worshipers on the day of Pentecost. The scallop shell is
another symbol of baptism.
Building for our Future
The church vote held Sunday, April 25 was 53 -16 in favor of
renovating the basement. God's vision for our church is going to move
forward. The contractor, Jeff Snyder was hired and has started. Jeff
feels he will be able to complete the project by September if all goes
well.
The loan application will be put into motion to secure a $310,000 loan
with the stipulation that it is a construction loan, having the payments
deferred for the first year, other than the interest. In the meantime, the
Stewardship Team and Building Team will continue to accept building
fund commitments to pay off the old debt of $180,000. A commitment
of $100 a month, or $20 a week, or even $5 would be greatly
appreciated. The goal is to retire at least $100,000 in the next year to
help reduce our overall payments.
While Under Construction
The plumbers were scheduled to start last week. Then the floor will be
poured in two stages. Please note that parking behind the church will be
reduced due to a roll off dumpster, equipment and vehicles driven by
construction workers. The side entrance of Fellowship Hall and the
drive way may be blocked during the day when they add the additional
entrance/exit. Please allow for additional time for parking and we ask
for your patience during this construction period. We will keep you
posted on a regular basis.
In the meantime, volunteers are needed to help reduce the cost by
assisting in various tasks and making donations of materials to be used
in the building. For more information on how you can help, contact
John Brush at 421-3280 or Connie Moyer at 421-6219.