THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 6 February 11, 2018

Our Vision
“To be a Christian community where
Christ is transforming lives”
Our Mission
“To love Jesus Christ and Share His
Love”
Sunday Services and Studies
Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am
Young Adult, Young Family
This Month’s Event
Bowling Night
Hey Young Adults! Join us THIS Tuesday night at
5:30pm at Blue Valley Lanes in Wind Gap for fun,
fellowship and a quick game or two! This is a League
Night, and Lanes are available on a “first come, first
serve basis,” but we invite you to join us even after
our 5:30pm start time. This is a kid-friendly event, so
we will attempt to have bumpers up and ready on the
kids’ lane. Hope to see you there!
For more information and to RSVP
Please contact Bethany Mills at 434.944.4641

Pastor’s Corner
Last week, I encouraged our members and friends to attend the upcoming Lenten
services offered by our local Mission Connexion. When I say “mission connexion,”
I’m talking about a group of churches in fairly close geographical proximity working
together to be about our mission, which our denomination has defined as, “Making
disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World.” You’ll notice that
“Connexion” is spelled the way they do it in the UK, with an “x” instead of “ct” as
we normally use. The change is intentional: “x” is an ancient Christian symbol of
Jesus and the cross, symbolizing that we work together to advance the mission of Jesus. If you have
misplaced the Lenten schedule, it is as follows:

Ash Wednesday, February 14 at Stroudsburg UMC

Traditional Worship with Ashes and Communion
The Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24), Pastor Jim Todd, preacher

Wednesday, February 21 at East Stroudsburg UMC

Contemporary Worship with interactive sermon The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
(Matthew 20:1-16), Pastor Bill Kuntze, preacher
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Wednesday, February 28 at Cherry Lane UMC

Healing & Anointing Service
Teacher of Parables, Healer of Diseases (Matthew 9:35-38), Pastor Paul Crikelair, preacher
Wednesday, March 7 at Cherry Valley UMC
Centennial of Peace: A Service of the Hymns of World War I
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), Pastor Bob Shank, preacher
Wednesday, March 14 at Faith UMC
Love Feast Service (with time for shared testimonies)
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Pastors Nina Patton-Semerod and Candy LaBar

Wednesday, March 21 at Wooddale UMC

“The Best Part of Worship” Service (come to discover what this “best part” is!)

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27), The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23), &
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7) led by Pastors Dottie Stem, Nina Patton-Semerod, and Candy LaBar
I have appreciated working with these dedicated men and women who pastor our local United Methodist churches!
I pray that you will come to as many services as you are able, especially the one which we host on February 21. As
we examine these parables of Jesus through their creative leadership, we will each be led into deeper Lenten
devotion and preparation for Easter and Holy Week!
Blessings, Pastor Jim

ESUMC will be hosting the Lenten Service on

Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 7 p.m. If you are able to
serve as an Usher or Greeter, please contact me.
Kathy Hinkey, 570-236-8183 k_hinkey@hotmail.com

Address Correction for Irene Werkheiser

326 Brown Street
ROOM 221
Join the women of ESUMC for a Mixer, February 19th East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
at the Café on 13-14 Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg.
Please Inform the Office!
Please contact Karen for info 215-206-5158 If you or a member of your family is admitted to any
Facebook.com/groups/ESUMCW Women’s Ministry hospital, please inform the church office,
570-421-3280. Pastor Jim, Bethany Mills, and
volunteers are happy to visit if we are aware of the
Stephen Minister Testimonial need!

Members of ESUMC who are no longer able to

“I am constantly amazed at how God
pairs Stephen Ministers and care
receivers. I have related to every care
receiver I have had with many
commonalities. As I look back it is
such a gift to see how God uses all of
that to bless both sides of the
relationship.”
hear our worship services. Please contact an usher to
For more info visit our web page
http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
Or call—Peggy Strack
stools, Depends and more! Contact the church office
(570-856-2131)
attend church always appreciate hearing from
you. Cards may be sent to:
Kay Carter
172 Besecker Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Hearing Assistance Devices are Here!
ESUMC now owns several hearing assistance
devices which can be worn to improve your ability to
pick up your hearing assistance, and return to them
after use.
Healthcare Equipment available:
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty chairs, shower
570-421-3280 for assistance.

THE GOOD BOOK
Deron Spoo and Kyle Idelman
Sundays 9:45-10:35am starts Feb. 4th
Leaders ~ Deanna Mayers &
Jackie Visser in the Stephen Ministry Room
The Bible is a big book. Hundreds of characters
and thousands of ideas parade across its pages
from beginning to end. From the uninitiated to the
very seasoned, readers of the Bible will always
find something new to learn in The Good Book.
Adult Mission Trip
This year we will be travelling
to North Carolina to repair homes
damaged by Hurricane Matthew in
2016. We will leave from church on
Sunday, April 22 and will drive ~7.5 hr
to Tarboro, where we will work for the
week. We'll head home on Saturday,
April 28.
If you are interested in joining us
Please contact Pat Braun at 570-269-5043
by Friday, March 30

Over the course of 8 sessions, pastors Deron

Spoo and Kyle Idleman will visit the most salient
themes about God in the Bible. With the goal of
providing a sketch of each idea, each session will
break down the concept into two smaller sections
to unpack the meat behind the theme. At the
center of the series stands God, and each theme
will focus on who He is in relationship to His
created order.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS

KYLE IDLEMAN
Sundays 9:45-10:35am starts Feb. 4th
Leaders ~ Cathy Saunders &
Mike Ragonese in the Conference Room
If someone asked you to explain the gospel, what
would you say? What is the good news of the
Christian faith? Writing to the Galatians, Paul
made it clear how easily we can be tempted to
turn toward fraudulent gospels, especially those
that teach we can earn God’s love through our
works. Though they may have the appearance of
truth, they are lifeless and leave us empty in the
end.
In this Book of the Bible series, Kyle Idleman
dives into the book of Galatians, one that
contains some of the clearest explanations of the
gospel in the New Testament. Through biblical
study and engaging lessons, Kyle shows that true
freedom is found in surrender, not self-
dependence. Because our gospel is not one
based on our works, but faith in the finished work
of Jesus Christ.
DROP IN STUDY IN FELLOWSHIP HALL
9:45am—10:35am Various Topics
Children’s Ministry
Hello Friends!
ESUMC's Children's Ministry has an exciting update to
share about our Sunday morning JUMP
(Jesus Understands Me Personally) program for
children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Previously this Bible
study was only offered on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays
of each month. However, we are thrilled to announce
that we have expanded the program to include the 1st,
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of each month.
We are using a fantastic curriculum called "Answers
Bible Curriculum" which is a 3 year program that dives
into the Bible from start to finish. We have also been
blessed with some amazing teachers who have
volunteered to teach this program. We are very excited
to be able to serve/bless our parents and young children
with this expanding ministry.
 Events Contact Us
The OK’s will meet February 14, 2018, at 11:30am for a simple Church Office
lunch and games. Bring your own sandwich and anything you (570) 421-3280
would like to share. Also, bring one inexpensive small gift to be used as a church@esumc.net
prize. If you do not like to play Bingo, bring a game you like . No snow Hours: 9am to 1pm
date. Thanks, Erma Monday thru Friday
Pastor
Dollar Challenge—United Methodist Women February challenge will be Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
household items for PATH. All items can be bought at the Dollar Tree. Ext. 1014
I hope everyone who has been participating continues, and that new Church Administrator
people join this great and easy mission. Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Pickle Ball Come join the fun! Pickleball, every Tuesday and Friday Ext. 1015
mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am. Administrative Assistant
Kathy Ravago
Great exercise for young and old. For additional information call Ray kravago@esumc.net
Moeller, (570) 369-3131. Ext. 1010
Spiritual Life &
Congregational Care
Oberholtzer Scholarship Fund Bethany Mills
bmills@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
The Oberholtzer Fund was established in 2002 as a response to the death
Student Ministries
of our former Associate Pastor, the Reverend Robert Oberholtzer. The Scott Kuhnle
purpose of the fund was to aid in the education of those pursuing full-time skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
pastoral or mission service. The committee in charge of the Fund is made
Children & Family Ministries
up of the Pastor, a Trustee and two persons who will review and approve Erica Dorsch
all applications and distribute any funds available. edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
We ask that if you are able, please consider contributing to the education Financial Secretary
of some very dedicated persons in our congregation. Envelopes are Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
available at the Welcome Desk (marked Oberholtzer Scholarship Fund), Ext. 1012
or write Oberholtzer Fund in the memo line of your check. Our church is Maintenance
blessed with so many who wish to share His love and precious gift of William Mack
salvation. It is the hope of the committee that this Fund will continue to wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
assist those to whom God has called into His service.
Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
Recovery Meetings Available in foxes@esumc.net
The Community Room of Office Building Basement Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
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 (Women’s Group) Choir Director
AA: Thursday & Saturday – 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple Julie Searle
Saturday – 5:30-6:30 P.M. Sunday - 4:30-6:30 P.M. Serenity House choir@esumc.net
Audio//Visual Technician
Tristen Gearhart
tgearhart@esumc.net
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Technology Support
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Michael Corey
83 S. Courtland St. mcorey@esumc.net
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Ext. 1012
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