East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday, August 21, 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: $8,164 Average August weekly general expense need: $12,239 Monthly Renovation Obligation: $7,084 Attendance last week: (8-14-11) 300 last year: (8-15-10) 283 Altar Flowers are given to the Glory and in memory of our Mildred E. Barry & Lottie Whitmore by Franklin & Caroline Whitmore. (GA) Worship Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Bill & Edie Williams, Herb Jacobs, Bryan & Sonji Bensley, Richard & Carol Phillips 9:45 a.m. Bob & Mary Anne Constable, Tammy Ems, Warren & Liz Green 11 a.m. Rich Mayers, Bruce Osbun, Bob & Winnie Repsher, Denna Perfetti, Betty Ladlee Scripture Readers - 8:30 a.m. Maria Jacobs, 9:45 a.m. .MaryAnne Constable, 11 a.m. Chris Perfetti

Healing and Illness

Mike & Christine Warner (Parents) Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family) Erma, healing of foot (Bill & Edie) Grace Paul (Bill & Edie) Nancy Strauser, rehabilitation (Lila) Wanda Price, healing & strength (Candy Labar) Doris, continued healing & peace (Cyndie) Gordon & Joanna, strength & comfort (Mercurio family) Michael (Craig & JoAnne Scott) Matt, 18-year old diagnosed with Leukema (Ragonese family)

Food Bank: Tom Kear Acolytes: 11 a.m. Ashley Mayers Children's Church: Joann Scott Church Driver: Sandy Oberholtzer Many Thanks to Nikki Weaver for serving as student organist substitute, and to her sisters Brianna and Kristen for instrumental music at our 8:30 and 11 a.m. services today. Learn to Ring Bells and Chimes! Introductory classes continue today and next Sunday from 9-9:40 a.m. in the Bell Room for adults, teens, and children entering at least third grade. Learn how to hold bells or chimes, make the sounds, and start reading music! You may come to either or both of these classes. Seasonal Music will be featured in an extended postlude after the 11 a.m. service Sunday, September 3. A variety of light organ and instrumental pieces will include familiar end-of-summer and early-autumn songs. Come, enjoy, and be blessed! Today We Will Be Taking a Special Offering to respond to the
growing hunger crisis in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti due to the severe drought conditions. If you want more information or want

Those with Cancer: Trish & Angie (Rebecca Stager);Barb Counterman (Counterman family); Walter Price, Jr. (Our Sunday School students); Jordan, 3-year old with cancer (Ragonese family) Other That God would give people a desire to participate in the Saturday morning home groups during the Lay Witness Weekend Candace & Craig, employment in desired fields (Gloria & Harry) Sharon, peace in trying times (Nancy Carlson) myself, balance & grace (Nancy Carlson) 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.

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.

Information and Events Weekly Adult Recreational Basketball meets Monday at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For information call John at 426-7574. Calling Softball Players past and present. Bobby Cruse is now homebound. 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. United Methodist Women will be meeting Saturday, September 10 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Bridal Lounge. Program: The Churchs Response to Crisis in Haiti. For information please, email Connie Godleski at bcgod@ptd.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 Nancy Strauser, Room 229 A wing, Pleasant Valley Manor, 4227 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, PA. 18360. Wellness Ministry Tip for Losing Weight: Eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice. For the calories in one kid-size box of apple juice, you can enjoy an apple, orange, and a slice of watermelon. These whole foods will keep you satisfied longer than the box of juice, so you will eat less. Pocono Medical Center is hosting a heart disease screening Thursday, September 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and free skin cancer screenings through September 30. See the Congregational Care Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall for further information. Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6 Are you curious about Stephen Ministry and how it can help you? Do you have questions, but are afraid if by asking them, you will somehow be committed to the ministry? That is certainly not the case! Please feel free to approach any Stephen Minister/Leader, or call Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280 to learn more about how Stephen Ministry can help you or someone you care about in a time of need.

Adult Discipleship
Summer Adult Discipleship Series ends today at 9:45 a.m. with the program 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. Mens Bible Study will meet weekly Saturday mornings, from 8-9 a.m. starting September 10. The study is If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg. Deep inside all of us is the faith that sent Peter walking across the sea. Come and find out how God is calling you to make that step. Contact John Hollister at johnbhollister@gmail.com by Sept. 1 if you want to participate, so materials can be ordered.

Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net. Unclaimed beach chairs from VBS, they are in the Choir Room. Large group Summer Sunday School will continue through September 4. Regular Sunday School Classes begin September 11. Calling all Teachers/Aides - If you are planning to teach Sunday School this season, watch e-mail for suggested dates to meet the week of August 28 and respond with your preference. Safe Sanctuary Training will be offered on August 27. If you volunteer with Children or Youth ministries and have not completed this required training in the past three years, please consider Foundations our Christian Preschool is for children ages 3-5. Registration is still open. 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 from 9 a.m. - Noon. Contact Sue Randall for more information or to receive a registration packet. 421-3280; srandall@esumc.net.

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. 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. 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. Service Saturday Returns! This is a great way for youth (and adults) to serve the Lord, by serving others, all year round. Our first project is Saturday, September 24. We will be fixing up cabins in Bucks County to house the homeless. We will leave our church at 7 a.m. and returning no later than 7 p.m. Lunch is provided. Mark Your Calendars: JAM, Fellowship Meal, and Small Group Bible Studies will all start Thursday September 22, and will run every Thursday during the school year. The schedule each Thursday is as follows: 2:30 - 5 p.m. JAM (Jr. High Outreach: 6th - 12th grades) 5:00 - 6 p.m. Fellowship Meal (6th - 12th grades) 6 - 7:30 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies (7th - 12th grades)

Saturday, September 24 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Bensalem, PA

Pat Braun will be leading a one-day outreach trip to Lower Bucks County, PA. Our mission will focus on a property that will be designated for homeless ministry. Currently, a property in Lower Bucks County houses a camp for the local homeless community. However, the ownership of that property has recently changed hands, and those who have depended on that property are now being evicted. In response, the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission group has partnered with Interfaith Housing Development, an organization which owns several acres and four cottages in Bensalem, PA. The cottages need to be refurbished, and our outreach volunteers will assist in this effort. Their hope is to have this project complete by mid-October so that families can move in before winter. All skill levels are needed for this renovation project, so all are welcome! If you have felt called to serve in missions but have been unable to set aside the time for a week-long mission trip, this one-day program is perfect for you! This is a great opportunity for youth and parents to partner together in service to God and the community. If you would be interested in serving, please contact Pat Braun at Arbymail@yahoo.com or 424-5481. The cost is $25 per adult. A breakfast is being planned for Sunday, September 11 to raise funds for supplies.

Church-Wide Training
being offered Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please make every effort to attend - Child care can 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 Family Promise Volunteer Orientation 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 stage-hands. 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, 8-21 9:00 a.m. Ringers, Bell Rm 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Marriage Class, Rm 3 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Sunday, School, Youth Rm Marriage Class, Rm 3 6:30 p.m. Youth Program, Youth Rm Monday, 8-22 9:00 a.m. Childrens Ministry Theater Outing 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 7:00 p.m. MPT, Bridal Lounge 8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, 8-23 9:00 a.m. SWAT, Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 7:00 p.m. FOG, Leslie Howes Home - Praise Team, Sanctuary Wednesday, 8-24 7:00 a.m. Mens Bkfast, Kitchen 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm 7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall

Thursday, 8-25 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm Friday, 8-26 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts 103, Community Rm Saturday, 8-27 9:00 a.m. Church-Wide Training 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm From Our Prayer Coordinators: Jill Malefyt, Cathy Saunders and Lila Walker. It is an honor and a blessing to coordinate the prayer for our upcoming Lay Witness Weekend October 14-16. Our best example is Jesus himself and it will be Him that we will ask for guidance as the coordinators. There are three areas we are placing before you as a church to be in prayer about at this time: 1. Ask the Lord if He wants you to host a Saturday morning coffee at your home on October 15. Please note that a prepared study will be given by a visiting Lay Witness, and all that is required is that you supply light refreshments. If you desire to help in this way, call the church office or Deena Boback at 420-0611. 2. Listen for God to show you how you might be involved in the preparations being made and whom you might invite to come along with you. 3. Pray that the church would be united in fellowship and made one in God's love by the Holy Spirit moving through each of us.

Each week in the Weekly News you will find an opportunity to pause for prayer for each other and for the upcoming Lay Witness Weekend. Here is this week's Pause for Prayer: Lord, grant us an outpouring of your Holy Spirit upon our church during our Lay Witness Weekend on October 14, 15 and 16. Renew our church, Lord, and begin with me. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen