East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Welcome!
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 ushers and greeters are here to serve you. Please ask them for any help you may need. ~ Our Holy Grounds Caf is a place for light refreshments, coffee, and fellowship from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall. ~ 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 Associate Pastor Congregational Care Church Administrator Lay-Led Ministries Childrens Ministry Youth Ministry Contemporary W orship Music - Organist - Choirs Administrator of Finances Financial Secretary Building Facilitator Sextons Nursery Attendants Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net Candy LaBar clabar@esumc.net Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net Lindsey Scott lscott@esumc.net Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net Eileen OBrien & Sal Lapadula Ana Price, Holly Lapadula, Katlyn Smith

Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love. 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Church Office email: church@esumc.net Website: www.esumc.net 570-421-3280

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 with the request. This aids us in updating weekly. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor everyones right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your requests. The person making the request is listed in ( ).

Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $ Average August weekly general expense need: $12,239 Monthly Renovation Obligation: $7,084 Attendance last week: (8-7-11) 331 last year: (8-8-10) 255 Altar Flowers are given to the Glory and in memory of our parents, Elizabeth and Harold Larison and Lillian and Francis Phillips by Harold and Katherine Larison. (2GA) Worship Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Bill & Edie Williams, Herb Jacobs, Bryan & Sonji Bensley, Richard & Carol Phillips 9:45 a.m. Amy and Blake Hollister, Brian & Linda Farris, Karen Peart-McIntyre 11 a.m. Rich Mayers, Bruce Osbun, Bob & Winnie Repsher, Denna Perfetti, Betty Ladlee Scripture Readers - 8:30 a.m. Lila Walker, 9:45 a.m. .Lynn Pappalardo, 11 a.m. Bob Rosenberger Acolytes: 11 a.m. Gabriel Nembhard and Jahsaiah Moses Children's Church: Denise Thompson Church Driver: Rich Strack Altar Flowers Delivery: Peggy Strack Many Thanks to Jill Malefyt for serving as organist substitute and to Evie Korovesis for vocal solo. Learn to Ring Bells and Chimes! Introductory classes will be offered starting today and continuing Sundays August 21, and 28 from 9-9:40 a.m. in the Bell Room. Adults, teens, and children entering at least third grade can learn how to hold chimes, make the sounds, and start reading music! You may come to any or all of the classes. Although we hope you will LOVE ringing, there is no obligation to continue in September. Did You Know? Weekly audio sermons are available at www.esumc.net for those occasions when you cannot make church or when you want to share the message with others.

Healing and Illness

Mike & Christine Warner (Parents) Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family) Kenneth, broken hip (Sue & Ed) Suzanne Theobold (Jenn Dunne) Wanda Price, good test results (Candy LaBar) Jerry Mattimore, knee surgery (Betty Ladlee) Betty Swineford, Sr., continued healing (Betty Ladlee) Noah & Adam Warner, healing broken bones (Jackie Visser) Stephen Kohler, recovery from Leukemia (Maria J) Those with Cancer: Trish & Angie (Rebecca Stager); Linda Stone (Joanne Lance); Myra (James DiPrima); Mary Fitzpatrick (Shirley Smith); Jim (Irene Koehler); Barb Counterman (Counterman family) Other That God will lead us to people we can invite to the Lay Witness Weekend. Lynn, strength caring for ailing mother (Maria J.) Flo, loss of father (Maria J.) Karlene Kohler, caring for husband (Stephen Kohler) Patty, guidance with raising her sons (Mary Tulloch) Those Serving in Missions and the Military - Strength, safety and protection while serving. Mission Field: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Jas Poole, Ben Drake; Marines: Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson, Steven Post, Josh Kimple; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Brandon Smith, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris Stowe, Brad Martz; Air Force: Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Brad Poulson; Navy: Matt Spence.

Information and Events

Weekly Adult Recreational Basketball meets Monday at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For information call John at 426-7574. Mens Retreat Weekend has been rescheduled for March 23-25, 2012. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is planning a regional response to the growing hunger crisis in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti due to the severe drought conditions. In Somalia, where relief efforts have been hampered by ongoing violence and war, thousands of citizens are fleeing to neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia. There are an estimated 3.7 million people in crisis. We will take a special offering Sunday, August 21 for this urgent need. If you want more information or want to earmark your gift directly to UMCOR's website - http://new.gbgm-umc.org or a link can be found on the church website www.esumc.net. Saturday Night Fellowship is August 20 in Fellowship Hall. Come from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for food and fellowship. Bring a dish to pass. Calling Softball Players past and present. Bobby Cruse is no longer able to get around. To show our appreciation and love for all his years of dedication and support to the team, a softball is in the Narthex for team players signatures through next Sunday. Please take the time to sign it.

Pocono Medical Center Immediate Care is now open next to the ER. Just walk in any day, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. for family care for most illnesses, injuries, screenings, and routine physicals. Phone: 570-476-3700.

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. - 1John 3:18 Show them you care! When you see people who are sad lonely, or grief-stricken, don't just tell them you care-show them you care. Ask how they are, listen to what they have to say, share the love of Jesus. If their need is great, encourage them to consider Stephen Ministry as a way to receive the transforming love and care of Jesus. Show them you care, and you can make a real difference in their lives. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by calling Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280

Adult Discipleship
"Making Love Last a Lifetime" Small Group Study - Last Day to Register - Even the strongest marriages need a boost-so boost your relationship with this study! Through the humor and clarity of this study, author and pastor Adam Hamilton helps you and your spouse discover how fulfilling your marriage can be when it is rooted in God. Beginning Sunday, August 21st and continuing for eight weeks, at the church at both 9:45 and 11 a.m. Please register today in Fellowship Hall so that study materials may be ordered. Make your love last a lifetime, with the help of this study! For more information, contact Pastor Candy LaBar at 421-3280, x12 or clabar@esumc.net. Summer Adult Discipleship Series continues today at 9:45 a.m. This week's program is "The Value of Money" with Dr. Susan McCarthy. Through this program, see your pocketbook in a new light. Learn the proper role of money in the stewardship of God's world and in your own life. Make plans to join us for next week's program: August 21: "Serving as a Group" with Dr. Bill Donahue. For more information on adult Sunday School groups and discipleship study programs, contact Pastor Candy LaBar at 421-3280, x12 or clabar@esumc.net.

Congregational Care
Our Homebound and Care Facility Members are always happy to be remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be sent to Ellen Burrus, Room 119 A-Wing, Pleasant Valley Manor, 4227 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, PA. 18360. Wellness Ministry Tip for Losing Weight: Switch from regular milk to 2%. If you already drink 2%, go down another notch to 1% or skim milk. Each step downward cuts the calories by about 20%. Once you train your taste buds to enjoy skim milk, you'll have cut the calories in whole milk by half and trimmed the fat by 95%! Pocono Medical Center is hosting a heart disease screening on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and free skin cancer screenings from now until September 30. See the Congregational Care Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall for further information.

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 held this Sunday in the Youth Room at 11 a.m. During the summer months we will combine the Jr. High and Sr. High Sunday School Classes. Summer Means Transition Time - All 6th-grade students going into 7th grade can now participate in Youth Ministry. For a complete schedule visit Whats Happening page on the youth website. Sunday Night Youth Program Tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Bring a friend. This is a time for fellowship, games, worship, message, and small group discussion. Volunteer Thank You Dinner: If you volunteered for any youth program during the past year, Scott Kuhnle would like to invite you to a Thank You dinner tomorrow, Monday August 15 at 7:30 p.m. We will be meeting at John and Amy Hollister's home; for directions, please send an email to Scott at skuhnle@esumc.net. Adult Drivers Needed: The Youth Ministry After-school Programs are about to start. Over the past two years, these programs have been a great outreach to students in our community. We are in need of adults 25 years and older to pickup students (using the church van) on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, typically around 2:30 p.m. If you would be available to help, please contact Scott Kuhnle. Snacks Needed: Our after-school outreach programs are also in need of snack and drink donations. If you would be willing to make a donation, please contact Scott Kuhnle. Youth Praise Band will be starting up again this September. Anyone interested in playing an instrument or singing should contact Scott.

Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net.

BIG NEWS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE!

We are very excited to announce a new addition to the ESUMC Childrens Ministry Program: Foundations a Christian Preschool for children ages 3-5. Registration is still open. Our school year begins in September with morning sessions from 9 a.m. - Noon. We offer Tuesday and Thursday sessions for 3 year olds; and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday sessions for 4/5 year olds who are Pre-K. There will be no more than 14 students enrolled. Each classroom will have a teacher and a teachers assistant. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due with enrollment. Tuition is set at $135/month for the 2 day session; and $180/month for the 3 day session to be paid in 9 monthly installments. Septembers tuition is due by Aug. 15 and then by the 15th of the month for OctMay. Contact Sue Randall for more information or to receive a registration packet. 421-3280; srandall@esumc.net.

Church-Wide Training
being offered Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please make every effort to attend - Child care will be provided 9:00 a.m. Training Sessions Food Service led by the Department of Agriculture. This is for everyone that uses the kitchen. Ministries such as: soup kitchen volunteers, fish reception helpers, kitchen: cooking and servers, holy grounds caf, umw, family promise volunteers that provide meals, etc. Safe Sanctuary - all youth and children workers must take this yearly. Adult Discipleship teachers and leaders (church wide study, Sunday school, short term) Usher Training for all three services - please bring your calendar we will be scheduling teams 10:00 a.m. Training Sessions Food Service led by the Department of Agriculture. This is for everyone that uses the kitchen. Ministries such as: soup kitchen volunteers, fish reception helpers, kitchen: cooking and servers, holy grounds caf, umw, family promise volunteers that provide meals, etc. Adult Discipleship teachers and leaders (church wide study, Sunday school, short term) Prayer Ministry - email, chain, weekly, monthly & Sunday morning Web-team Sound engineers Usher training for all three services - please bring your calendar we will be scheduling teams Acolyte training Caring callers/Welcome team

11:00 a.m. Training Sessions Food Service led by the Department of Agriculture. This is for everyone that uses the kitchen. Ministries such as: soup kitchen volunteers, fish reception helpers, kitchen: cooking and servers, holy grounds caf, umw, family promise volunteers that provide meals, etc. Safe Sanctuary - all youth and children workers must take this yearly Pew packing Computer operator Contemporary Worship participants - this includes all singers, instrumentalists, team leaders, sound, computer and stagehands. Alarm system: anyone who uses the church and needs a code or a refresher course. ..................................................... Please place in collection plate or you can register online at www.esumc.net Yes, I _____________________________________will be attending the following training/orientation sessions 9:00 a.m. _____________________________________ 10:00 a.m. ____________________________________ 11:00 a.m. ____________________________________ Yes I need Childcare (names & ages): ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

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This Week at East Stroudsburg U.M.C.

Sunday, 8-14 9:00 a.m. Ringers, Bell Rm 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Sunday, School, Youth Rm 6:30 p.m. Youth Program, Youth Rm Monday, 8-15 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Praise Leaders, Bridal Lounge 7:00 p.m. Soccer Mtg, Rm 3 8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, 8-16 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:45 p.m. Stephen Supervision, Office Bldg., 2nd Fl. 7:00 p.m. FOG, Leslie Howes Home - Praise Team, Sanctuary Wednesday, 8-17 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm 7:00 p.m. Family Promise Coordinators Mtg, Youth Room Thursday, 8-18 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm Friday, 8-19 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, Sanctuary Saturday, 8-20 8:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study, Conference Rm 11:00 a.m. Wedding, Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:30 p.m. Saturday Night Fellowship, Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm

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