THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus and to share His Love

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume III Issue 12 March 19 , 2017

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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
scheduled to tour
the Museum at the
ESU on April 25, 10
a.m. We plan to
take the vans to avoid parking
problems. We must provide the number
attending by the end of March, pay a 50%
deposit, and reserve the vans.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 20 if you would like to
attend.
We will tour the Museum at 10 a.m., then see a movie at the
Planetarium about the Black Hole, and then go to the college
cafeteria for lunch. The cost is $3.00 for over 60 and $5.00 for
the younger ones. That covers the museum and the planetarium
both. The cafeteria charges a flat fee of $7.90 and you can eat all
you want of anything you want. I will pay the deposit and we will
settle up later. NO money is due until the day we go.
Dont forget, its April 25sign up asap! Erma (570) 421-1422

Pastors Corner Last weekend, young women in our church with the help of some
dedicated adults had a successful retreat, which not only attracted many
young women from our church but also from the community. Please see
the photos in this Trumpet Call, and say a special word of thanks to Ann
Osbun, Brianna Osbun, Kelli Mercurio, Michelle Dodoo, and Dawn
Johns who helped put together a great retreat. They were assisted
by many others, including some of our men who cooked for the girls.
As I witnessed at the Men's Retreat the weekend before, these kind
of intense spiritual experiences change lives. The weekend before
that was the second of our three Confirmation Class retreats. We have these retreats
because of the impact they make. Many in our congregation will remember marriage enrichment retreats
sponsored by our church, or spiritual life retreats for the whole family. I remember these from my own
upbringing in Northern Virginia, going to Camp Highroad, a United Methodist camp and retreat facility. I'm
hoping that in my time as your pastor, we can bring back some of these spiritual life experiences for everyone
in our church.
When a faith experience is concentrated in a weekend or even a week, it makes a difference. In fact, estimates
have been done that more Christian education can be experienced in a concentrated week than in a whole
week of Sunday School. That does not suggest that we end Sunday School; Sunday School, weekly
discipleship classes, and Junior Church are all effective ways to teach people about the Christian faith. Rather,
it means that we find ways to bring in more concentrated experiences like those listed above.
One sure way to do that is to emphasize and promote our Christian camps, and especially the
programming at Pocono Plateau. We have camp brochures available for anyone to pick up, and
there is much information to be found at: www.poconoplateau.org. There are great camps
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available this summer for children and youth of all ages, and great
opportunities for adult volunteers at the Plateau. If you can't participate
directly in camping ministry, there is a child or youth who would love to
go but his or her parents have trouble getting the funds together to send
the child. Our Mission Connexion is receiving an offering each week for
camperships to Pocono Plateau, but our church can also receive funds Dear ____________,
to directly help sponsor children in our church and community who would
like to attend. Please mark any contributions for "Pocono Plateau I understand that the troubles of
Camperships," and a young person will be grateful! And who knows? It your life are causing you to feel
could be a transforming life event as Christ becomes real to that young faint of heart and discouraged. It
person. As we continue to dig out from this late winter snowstorm, it's a is my prayer and hope that you
great time to think about the warmth of summer and the opportunities for will soon have the courage and
Christian discipleship at camp! the power to go on your way and
to be fully yourself in the days
Blessings, Pastor Jim and years that lie ahead. If I can
be of any help, will you allow
The expanded Arts and Crafts me, as a Stephen Minister, to
Exhibit of fine art, photography, walk alongside you? I would be
needlework, pottery, sculpture, small blessed.
woodworks, and other creative items from ESUMC artisans will be on
Sunday April 30 in Fellowship Hall 8:30-1:00, concurrent with the
cantata. Volunteers are needed on Saturday April 29 to help set up the For more info visit our web page
http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
Exhibit. Or callPeggy Strack
Contact Liz Green 570-242-6622 or hulswitgreen@aol.com (570) 421-3280 Ext 1023

Job Posting: Director of Congregational Care and Discipleship Maundy Thursday

With the retirement of Peggy Strack, our church will soon have a part Ushers/Greeters Needed
time job opening. This position is responsible for four key areas within Not able to serve on a regular basis, then volun-
our church. Congregational Care, Discipleship Ministries, Training, and teer for Thursday, March 24th as part of our
Resourcing. Congregational care encompasses visitation and counseling Welcome Team.
for the sick, bereaved, homebound, and those in need to spiritual Please contact Kathy Hinkey at 570.236.8183.
or k_hinkey@hotmail.com
support.
Additionally, this position participates and supports the following church Please Inform the Office!
ministries: The Membership and Evangelism Team, the Stephen Ministry If you or a member of your family is
program, and the Discipleship Team. The latter includes discipleship admitted to any hospital, please inform
programming in the congregation such as coordinating church-wide the church office, 570-421-3280.
studies and providing accountability, encouragement and training for Pastor Jim, Peggy Strack, and
those leading small and covenant groups outside of Sunday morning. volunteers are happy to visit if we are
This staff member will be responsible for training and resourcing aware of the need!
members of the Care Team, lay-led hospital visitation, homebound Holy
Communion distribution, and regular training for those desiring to be Members of ESUMC who are no
teachers of small groups. Additionally, the position communicates via longer able to attend church always
meeting attendance at staff meetings, Membership & Evangelism Team appreciate hearing from you. Cards
meetings, and Discipleship Team meetings, plus writing periodic articles may be sent to:
in the Trumpet Call. The job is structured for 22 hours per week. Walter Bensley
Qualifications: 2337 Milford Road
Post high school education and counseling experience is a plus Bushkill, Pa. 18324
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a mature faith Thank you!
Comfortable in times of crisis; emotionally stable with no unresolved Hearing Assistance
issues; a good listener with the ability to effectively communicate with Devices are Here!
others ESUMC now owns several hearing
Ability to effectively motivate and lead others assistance devices which can be worn to
Ability to organize and manage improve your ability to hear our worship
Team player working for the good in all areas of the church services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
To Apply: Please request a full job description from church administrator, return to an usher after use.
Jill Teaford (jteaford@esumc.net), and submit your resume with cover Healthcare Equipment available:
letter to: esumcjobs@gmail.com. 2
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!

Disaster Response Training Academy
NEJ UMVIM/UMCOR Training Academy 2017 will
be held from March 26 to March 29 at Pocono
Plateau. The topic is Confronting Race and
Privilege and will explore the impact of these
issues on disaster response and mission work.
Since the training is close to home this year we will
consider car pooling from church.
Cost is $70 for commuters and $170 to stay
overnight. Contact Pat Braun at 570-424-5481 if
you are interested in attending.
Upcoming Mission Trips
Sign ups are underway for two upcoming
construction Mission Trips. On Friday and Saturday
April 21 and 22 we will work with Northern Ocean
Habitat for Humanity. The week of May 7 we will
work on the new site for the Philadelphia Project,
which has brought meaningful mission work with a
strong spiritual component to many of our church
youth. Costs have not yet been determined, but
scholarship help is available. Contact Pat Braun for
more details at 570-424-5481.
Altar Flowers
A poster for scheduling altar
flower donations for 2017
has been placed outside
the church library. If you
would like to donate flowers
in honor of or in memory of
a loved one, please write your name on the
date of your choice and indicate your
wishes. You will be contacted by the office
staff with further details. You may also send
your flower request to the following e-Mail:
flowers@esumc.net
Church-wide Study
Every Sunday
through May 7, 2017
Visser/Perfetti - Bridal Lounge
Ragonese/Saunders - Church Office
Conference Room
Deanna Mayers - Room 6
Carlson - Stephen's Ministry Room
Rosenberger/Brown - Room 8
Jr. High (et.al) - Jr High Girls Room
Senior High(Kuhnle) - Youth Room
Searle - Room 7
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST
During the Lenten season many folks prepare for the passion, death, and resurrection
of Christ by committing to be faithful to some form of spiritual discipline. Some folks
fast from an activity or food that they enjoy. Some folks spend more time than usual in
Bible study or prayer, or engage in another form of spiritual discipline. Would you be
willing to make a commitment of time to pray regularly for Gods guidance for our
church leaders regarding the recent financial blessing that we will be receiving from the
estate of John Kistler? Beginning Sunday, March 12th, a prayer commitment board will
be present at the front of the sanctuary. You are invited to write your pledged prayer
time on a sticky note and pin it to the board. No name necessary. Any amount of time,
daily or weekly, that you are able to commit is deeply appreciated! You are also invited
to come to the front of the sanctuary after either service for 5-10 minutes on Sundays
March 12, April 9, and May 7 as Pastor Jim leads us in a time of group prayer for the
Steering Team prior to their meetings the next evening.
James 1:5 reminds us, If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. May we ALL commit
to pray for Gods guidance, wisdom and vision for how He would have ESUMC use this
amazing financial gift
for His honor and glory!
Journey to
Resurrection
Thursday, April 13th - Sunday, April 16th
This is a family event, as well as a community outreach, to tell the
story of the Resurrection. We will be creating 10 stations downstairs
in the Children's Ministry area. We are looking for volunteers to help
set up, participate in the story, and tear down the event, much like
Night in Bethlehem. Please contact leaders if you have items to
donate for the event or can participate as an actor. We appreciate
your support for Childrens Ministry.
Actors Needed:
Towns people, foot washers, disciples, Roman soldiers, Jesus, Mary,
angel, and communion stewards
Materials Needed:
artificial fruit, metal cups or chalices, artificial plants & greens,
Himalayan salt lamps, gold coins, wool rugs, solid color tablecloths,
small meditation waterfalls (tabletop), white metal wash basins/tubs,
incense burners, floor pillows, clamp spot lights, 5' piece of wooden
fencing, metal spikes, chicken wire fencing, and battery operated
pedestal candles.
Please contact
Erica Dorsch: 570-421-3280 elmdorsch@gmail.com
Liz Green: 570-242-6622 hulswitgreen@aol.com
Thank you all for bringing in soup labels for
the Redbird Mission in Kentucky.
Campbells is phasing out the program this
summer, so we need all labels by July 1st, to
provide time for processing. Correct labels are
pictured at right.
They must include the barcode and the Labels for Education logo to
count. If you have any fitting this description, please deposit in the box
outside the Narthex
3 on the bell tower side of the church.
Thank you for supporting missions of the Kingdom of God.
Events Contact Us
Cantata Before and After
Sunday April 30, both services. Church Office
All singers welcome into one combined choir. (570) 421-3280
Singers may choose from these rehearsals: church@esumc.net
April 13 after Maundy Thursday service until 9:30 pm, Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
April 15 Saturday 10:00-noon, Mon thru Fri
Monday April 17, 6:30-8 pm, Pastor
Wednesday April 19, 6-7 pm, and Sunday April 23, 4:30-5:30 pm. Jim Todd
Also options in final week: Monday-Thursday, April 24-27, 6:30-8 pm jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
each day.
For details, contact foxes@esumc.net Church Administrator Jill
Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Jump this Sunday Ext. 1015
Secretary
We are excited to announce that the JUMP Bible Maria Ragonese
Study for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders is now mragonese@esumc.net
meeting the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of each Ext. 1010
month at: Children will be dismissed from the Congregational Care
10:45 service to attend. Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
11:00-11:45 a.m. Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
Thanks, Erica Dorsch skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Dollar ChallengeUnited Methodist Women Erica Dorsch
Marchs items are toiletries and healthcare items for Pocono Area edorsch@esumc.net
Transitional Housing (PATH). These items are available at most Ext. 1017
dollar stores in the area. I hope everyone who has been participating continues, Financial Secretary
and that new people join this great and easy ministry. Put items in basket in Cyndie Faunce
Oberholtzer Hall. cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025
Welcome Family Promise to ESUMCMarch 19 thru 26, 2017. Maintenance
This ministry helps families with children through a rough time in William Mack
their lives, which renders them temporarily homeless. We provide wmack@esumc.net
a safe shelter and dinner, snacks and companionship for a week Ext. 1018
at a time. Other churches in the are similarly provide shelter. SextonsJude Porter
The Family Promise organization and volunteers provide jporter@esumc.net
transportation to and from work and school, and where necessary Kenny Fenston
vocational training and job-search assistance. If you would like to get involved fenstonkenny@yahoo.com
with this ministry of the Kingdom of God, call Jenn Dunne through the church
office. Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office
Building Basement Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Just for Today dmalefyt@esumc.net
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group) Choir Director
AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple Julie Montes De Oca
choir@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
Scan QR to ESUMC Website josephdorsch@gmail.com
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Technology Support
83 S. Courtland St. Michael Corey
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
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