East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church // Volume 5 // Issue 36 // 15 September 2019

THE Read about the

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TRUMPET
work taking place
for ESUMC’s new

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Audio Visual
improvements!!!

EXCITING PROGRESS IN
A/V TECHNOLOGY
A few months ago, new and larger TV monitors were replaced in the front of the
Sanctuary, allowing for larger and brighter images for lyrics, sermon images, and videos.
That was followed by a new mixing board, already in use in the balcony, and some other
new audio features such as amps and monitors. Then the real “fun” began: the removal
Last week, those who of the pews, construction of platforms and new wiring from front to back to assist our A/V
sat in the balcony pews people in their work.
might have wondered
why one-third of the You might ask, was anything not replaced? Yes! Because Rich Strack did such a great
pews were missing. job some years ago replacing the speakers in the Sanctuary with speakers which are
This Sunday, they’ll see barely noticed yet produce great sound for us, our consultants
new hardwood flooring, recommended that they stay. What, you say you don’t
a new platform, missing remember seeing speakers in the Sanctuary? That’s the
A/V equipment, new whole point; they are heard but not seen (Hint: take a close
look at the middle organ pipes on each side of the front of
wiring, and no
the Sanctuary. They look a little different than the
replacement of those
surrounding pipes.). We will also be extending our state-of-the
missing pews. Why?
-art A/V capabilities into Oberholtzer Hall with new speakers, a
Because we’re doing a
video feed to the Family Comfort Room, and a new, bright portable
complete overhaul of
projector. Also, in the not too distant future, we will stream our worship services over the
our audio-visual internet so that members and friends who are away from worship on a given Sunday
ministry in the because of vacation or illness can “tune in” from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Sanctuary and
replacing slow, worn, A big thank you to Rich Strack for driving this project forward! Rich, in consultation with
outdated equipment the Worship Team, our musicians, and Charlie Rajnai, our Sunday morning “tech guy”
with equipment which designed the placement of our new system, complete with four desks for operators in
will help launch us into the balcony. Rich and other volunteers are working hard to make sure the basics are in
the next ten years of place for this Sunday so that worship doesn’t miss a beat. We appreciate all your efforts;
worship ministry. Our thanks so much!
Trustees unanimously To those of you out there who have been faithfully attending our church but are not yet a
agreed to undertake member, I’m offering a New Members Class, beginning Sunday, September 29,
this project upon following the 10:45 service from Noon to about 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. There
recommendation of the will be two more meetings after that, on October 13 and November 3 at the same times,
Worship Planning Team and the class will be received into membership on Sunday, November 10, “Celebration
and our consultant Sunday.” Please email me 1 and I’ll provide more information if you’re interested:
group, Ad Lib. jtodd@esumc.net.

Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim

 Developing a Heartbeat for Haiti
Traditional Worship Service
For about 5 years now, ESUMC’s Mission Team has Congregational Meeting
been searching for a missions opportunity that works
Calling all Traditional Worship Service attendees!!!
with society’s busy culture and includes a diverse
Join us for a Traditional Service Meeting on Sunday,
body of volunteers. In the past, our Team has lead
Sept. 29th at 9:30am in the back of Fellowship Hall.
local missions trips, gone on disaster relief trips to
Questions? Please contact Paul Grimes at
other states, and fund-raised for international trips to
poconopridegrimes@gmail.com or speak with him on
countries in need. But here at ESUMC, our heartbeat
a Sunday at Church! Hope to see you there!!!
for missions goes beyond that, and we want to
engage everyone! So what can we do to involve our
children, our busy parents, the college and career-
driven adults just down the street, our grandparents
and the elderly? Pick-up next week’s issue of the
Trumpet Call to hear more about our exciting new
opportunity to share Christ’s love!!!

Don’t Skip This!

The Mission Team has returned from Volgograd,
Russia and is excited to share their experiences with
us and other churches that supported our trip.
On Saturday, September 28th, a Russia—inspired
dinner will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 5:00—
6:30 PM, followed by a visual presentation from
6:30—8:00 PM. Please join the team for dinner and
the presentation - or just the presentation if time
restricts you. Either way, mark your calendars today
for this exciting event. More information coming your
way very soon!
Are you a parent of 2019 High School Graduate, a
current College Student, or an immediate family to
one of ESUMC’s deployed military personnel? If so,
this message is for YOU!!!
Twice a year, ESUMC sends out care packages for
our college kids and military personnel to remind
them that they’re thought of, prayed for and
remembered. If your child graduated this year, or if
their mailing address has changed, please let us
know! We need their FULL contact information
(address, email, cell number) to include them in our
age/outreach-specific care ministries!
Please contact Rachel Thompson with your child’s
FULL contact information for the 2019-2020 school
year at rthompson@esumc.net or (570) 421-3280
ext. 1011.
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THIS WEEK AT ESUMC Meetings
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at ESUMC
All meetings are
held downstairs in
the Community Room of
the Education Building
*excluding GriefShare*

AA
Keep It Simple
Thursdays &
Saturdays
8:00pm-9:00pm

Serenity House
Saturdays
5:30pm-6:30pm
Sundays
4:30pm-6:30pm

NA
Just For Today
Monday-Saturday
12:00pm-1:30pm

New Beginnings
(Women’s Group)
Wednesdays
6:00-7:30pm

OA
Wednesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm

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Dear Church Family, Help Wanted - We Need Some V.I.P.’s!
Do you have a love for Preschoolers, Toddlers or
Due to an on-going struggle of addition in our family, I
Babies? Would you be interested in helping us care
have become the primary caregiver for my
for, nurture, and protect ESUMC’s little one’s while
granddaughter for approximately the last 2 years. As
they learn about Jesus? Maybe your spiritual gifts
a (young) grandmother, I currently work one full-time
and/or experience could benefit our young children
and one part-time job, and am struggling to provide
and their families as they attend special events and
transportation for my granddaughter to/from the Head
Church? If so, perhaps you or someone you know
Start program she’s enrolled in—and so desperately
might be interested in this opportunity!
needs. Last year the Head Start staff’s assistance,
care and education benefitted her in so many ways, Here at ESUMC, we believe our Nursery Staff are all
the thought of possibly discontinuing her enrollment “very important people,” and now we’re looking for
for the sake of transportation greatly saddens me. other V.I.P.’s to join our team. These roles are all
That being said, I’m looking for someone from our paid positions that serve on Sunday mornings during
the worship services, and occasionally at special
Church family that might be willing to help me with
events. Responsibilities include: caring for new
transportation. If you, or someone you know, here at
infants in our church family, teaching from detailed
ESUMC might be available to help out –even if it’s
lesson plans (materials provided), and helping
just a for a time—we would greatly appreciate your
children with all sorts of crafts, games, songs, and
help. I’m willing to contribute financially towards her
fun! Worried about missing worship every Sunday?
transportation, and would be happy to discuss the
No need to fret, this position’s schedule is flexible
details of this need more with anyone who ’s willing to
enough to accommodate individuals rotating out of
assist. Please contact me directly at: (570) 236-7185
the nursery, every few weeks, to join in our worship
or at anitalynneboswell@yahoo.com Thank you so
services.
much.
Contact Erica Dorsch at: elmdorsch@gmail.com, or
- Anita Boswell Michelle Traub at: mrshop@ptd.net. For more info.

COMING SOON
ESUMC’s 2019 Fall Stewardship Sermon Series and Group Study. Begins Sunday, October 13th, 2019!!!
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ESUMC’s Nursery/Preschool Moving Up Day

Last Sunday was a very special day for the ESUMC Nursery! About two years ago, ESUMC had a bit of a “baby
boom,” if you will, which required us to: reopen the infant side of the nursery, to expand our wonderful nursery
staff and to grow the number of ESUMC nursery volunteers. This past Sunday, we celebrated as those “babies,”
who are now officially toddlers, moved up to the preschool class! Those graduating include (photograph 1):
Charlotte Parrish, Charleigh Kuhnle, Ethan Marek and Alexander Thompson and Rudy Hargrave (missing from
this photo: Christopher Hambly and Emalyne Fenner). Photographed separately is little Charleigh Kuhnle with her
“moving up” bear which plays Jesus Loves Me!
Next, we also celebrated the moving up of our (older) Preschoolers to the Children’s Church Class! At the time of
the baby boom, ESUMC realized the need for greater Nursery Staff and decided to hire a Nursery Coordinator to
create and develop a class where ESUMC children would experience a Bible lesson and songs, crafts, games and
activities. Thus far, this class has done several exciting projects like: the Love Thy Neighbor Project with the Sr.
Ladies Class, making an appreciation sign for our Veterans, creating a Giving Thanks Tree, and holding the Super
Sock Sunday collection for those in need!
The third and final photograph portrayed above is ESUMC’s Fall 2019 Children’s Church Class with its new
members: Brennan Bibler, Andrew Dorsch and Joseph Dorsch, Hunter Hargrave, and Grant McDermott.
Congratulations, everyone!
ESUMC’s “Older Kids’ Moving Up” ceremony will be featured
5 via video and in the Trumpet Call on Children’s
th,
Church Sunday, Scheduled for Sunday, September 29 2019. So be sure to come—you won’t want to miss it!
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EAST STROUDSBURG
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
83 SOUTH COURTLAND STREET
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301

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S U N DAY S E R V I C E S & T I M E S
8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Equipping Hour 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship

Church Office Director of Student Ministries Director of Congregational Care

Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Scott Kuhnle Rachel Thompson
church@esumc.net skuhnle@esumc.net rthompson@esumc.net
(570) 421-3280 Ext. 1013 Ext. 1011

Pastor Director of Children & Family Ministries Audio/Visual Technician

Jim Todd Erica Dorsch Charles Rajnai
jtodd@esumc.net edorsch@esumc.net charlesrajnai@gmail.com
Ext. 1014 Ext. 1017
Financial Secretary, Accts. Receivable
Church Administrator Director of Traditional Music (Volunteer) Christine Uporsky
Rich Poole Jenni Poole cuporsky@esumc.net
rpoole@esumc.net jhpoole@ptd.net Ext. 1012
Ext. 1015
Director of Contemporary Music Financial Secretary, Accts. Payable
Administrative Assistant Doug Malefyt Bruce Osbun
Kathy Ravago dmalefyt@esumc.net bosbun@esumc.net
kravago@esumc.net Ext. 1012
Ext. 1010 Organist
Jonathan Strack Weekday Sexton
Director of Communications jstrack@esumc.net Bob Lee
& Spiritual Life Development rlee@esumc.net
Bethany Mills Director of Bells
bmills@esumc.net Chris Perfetti Sunday Sexton
Ext. 1023 perfetti3@ptd.net Craig Banner