Participating in Worship Today East Stroudsburg

Ushers and Greeters

8:30 a.m.: Bill Zacharias (Capt.), Bill Reese, John Miller, Bob &
United Methodist Church
Arlene Staples, Ken & Bonnie Alspach
9:45 a.m.: Joyce Heller, Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Art & Kathy Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
North Sunday, June 27, 2010
11 a.m.: Rich (Capt.) and Mark Mayers, Trudy Piatt, Charlie
Carmella, Adalberto Guerra, Dave Thompson
Lay Readers: 8:30 a.m. - Maria Jacobs 9:45 a.m. - Lynn Pappalardo
11 a.m. - Chris Perfetti
Acolytes: 11 a.m.: Jai-la & Maella Aponte
Children’s Church: Story Hour
Church Driver: Janett Raughley
Altar Flower Delivery for June: Kelli Oney

Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280

Sr. Pastor
Associate Pastor-Discipleship Candy Labar (ext. 12)
Congregational Care
Church Administrator
Lay-Led Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
College-Age Ministry
Contemporary W orship
Administrator of Finances
Financial Secretary
Maintenance
Sextons
Nursery Attendants
Music - Organist
Choirs
Frank Sanders (ext. 14) fsanders@esumc.net
clabar@esumc.net
Peggy Strack (ext. 23) pstrack@esumc.net
Sharmune Burgess (ext.10) sburgess@esumc.net
Kelli Oney (ext. 17) koney@esumc.net
Sue Randall (ext. 11) srandall@esumc.net
Scott Kuhnle (ext. 13) skuhnle@esumc.net
Shannon Burns (ext. 13) stburns@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Sue Mertz (ext. 15) smertz@esumc.net
Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) cfaunce@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula (ext. 16)
Ana Price, Megan Bledsoe, Jennessy Hernandez
Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
Norm Fox

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church office email: church@esumc.net
W ebsite: www.esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
570-421-3280
 Weekly News
The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of weekly activities in
our church and community. It showcases new events that may not be
present in our monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted
on our website: www.esumc.net along with other news and events.
If you want your activity to be included, please make your
submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Submissions can be faxed to 421-0778, emailed to koney@esumc.net
or brought to the church office.
Welcome Visitors!
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 Welcome Center is located in Oberholtzer Hall, the room next
to the sanctuary. Brochures on all our ministries are available there.
~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The
café provides worshipers with an informal opportunity for fellowship.
~ 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
in the lower level of the church following worship.
Ministry
Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:3
Prayer: God of mercy, you have blessed us each with
unique gifts and called us all to ministry. As we look to train a new
class of Stephen Ministers, there are those among us whom you have
blessed with gifts of compassion, patience, faith, mercy and
encouragement. Work in the heart of these individuals so that they may
know if you are calling them now to Stephen Ministry. We ask this
through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. Beginning September 8,
an in-depth training course will be offered for members who desire to
become involved in this life changing ministry. Stephen Ministry
Sunday is July 18, and a weekly emphasis will continue each Sunday
through the month of August. For more information contact Peggy
Strack at the church office at 570-421-3280.
A Free Hospital Bed, in like-new condition, is available for anyone in
need. If interested, call Nancy, 420-9007.
Lawn Mower Safety - A tip sheet compiled by five medical/surgical
academies offers tips for preventing injuries associated with lawn
mowers. Tips will be shared for the next few weeks. Tip #2: Children
should never ride as passengers with adults on riding mowers, and
should remain at a safe distance when adults mow the lawn.
A Free Skin Cancer Screening, sponsored by Pocono Medical Center,
will be held Monday, June 28 from 8 a.m until 4 p.m. at the 447 Office
Plaza, 100 Plaza Court, Suite C. Certain criteria applies, to schedule an
appointment, call 570-420-6220.
Free Furniture is needed by a local family as they must relocate to
another area in order for a family member to receive a transplant. If you
have any furniture to donate, call Gloria , 595-2582.
 Magnify
Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship
The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God in Loving Memory of
Sons, Barry, Mike and Butch Muth by Mr. and Mrs. George Muth, Jr.
and Sister, Susan. (2ga)
- Last week the flowers were given to the Glory of God in
memory of Mary Alice Lee by Homer and Sharon Lee.
Thanks are given to Jon Strack for serving as substitute organist today,
and to Annette Warner and Cathy Saunders for the special duet during
the traditional services.
Next Sunday an extended organ postlude following the 11 a.m. worship
service will feature American music to celebrate our national holiday.
How to Ring Chimes and Bells - Classes for beginners will be Sundays
August 8, 15 & 22 from 9-9:40 a.m. in the Bell Room. Interested adults,
teens, and children in at least 3rd grade will be shown basic skills on how
to play and read music. Previous music experience is helpful but not
necessary. Persons may attend any or all of the sessions. No obligation
to continue in the fall season, but hoped for. Please contact Norm or
Pauline Fox at 223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net
nd
Sacred Sing-Along is Sunday, July 18 at 3 p.m., our 2 event Organ
Concert Series, featuring ensembles in gospel, contemporary and
traditional styles coordinated by Pauline Fox and John Brush. Guests
this year will be Bob Mallalieu, Norm Wiliams and John James playing
mountain and Celtic hymns on dulcimers and fiddle. Our own team
members will be Doug Malefyt, JackieVisser and Bryan Wallie. A
picnic style social sponsored by UMW will follow the program. The
program is free and open to the public.
Prayer 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 on the request. This aids us in updating
weekly requests. Confidentiality is very important, we want to honor
each person's right to privacy – please be mindful of this as you write
your requests.
Sunday Morning Prayer Invitation
Healing and Illness
Lorraine Ragonese (Mike & Maria Ragonese)
John McMahon (Chancel Choir)
Izzy & Howard (Dinkle family)
Pam Hine, respiratory distress (Linda Johnson)
Marie Babcock (Karen Dudley)
Wendy, severe chronic back pain (Cyndie Faunce)
Chris, healing - wisdom for doctors (Lynn)
Those with Cancer: Trish (Linda Farris); Florence Keith (Ed & Sue);
Christine (Warner family); Nancy (Kear family); Rudy (Harriet Stocker)
Other
Debie Hester, Safe Return from Iraq (Tammie Fenn)
Brian, strength in turmoil (Mary)
Linda Bisbing, loss of husband (Karen Dudley)
Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake, Salvation Army (Missions Team)
Strength, safety and protection while serving in Iraq: Kyle, August
Jackson, Danielle Luna; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan:Ryan
Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris Stowe, Kevin Overcash Air force:
Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army (Japan): Kamahl Gordon.
 Just Press Play !
Summer Discipleship Programs
This summer, we are pleased to offer Just Press Play, a video-based
discipleship series. Brought to you by our CCN satellite system, this
program will feature programs on a variety of Christian topics, including
faith, marriage, parenting, leadership, and many more! These programs
will take place on Sunday mornings between July 11 and August 22
during the 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, in the back section of
Fellowship Hall.
Feel free to attend any or all of the sessions!
Our first session will take place on Sunday, July 11, and will feature
the program Looking for God: An Unexpected Journey through
Tattoos, Tofu, and Pronouns with Nancy Ortberg. In this program,
we learn the joyful truth that God can be found in the most unlikely
times and places. Nancy Ortberg brings God into focus, encouraging
you to grow deeper in your relationship with God than ever imagined!
Future Programs include:
July 18 When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box
with John Ortberg
July 25 Sacred Pathways with Gary Thomas
August 1 Momentum for Life with Mike Slaughter
August 8 Finding Replenishment for Overcrowded Lives with
Jim Burns
August 15 The Beautiful Fight with Gary Thomas
August 22 Growing Spiritually as a Couple with Jim Burns
Membership
Opportunities That Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ
Davis Class Reminders - Annual Picnic is June 28 at the home of
Janett Raughley starting at 1 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. For
directions call 223-8372. Quilt making dates at Lois Taylor’s home
are Thursdays, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept.19.
Saturday Night Fellowship is July 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. This month is Let’s Have a Picnic. Bring a favorite
picnic type food to share and then join in a sing-a-long.
Older Kids (55+group) will have a picnic at Zacharias Pond
Monday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m. You can fish, walk the trail or enjoy in
fellowship with others. Bring a dish to share. A deli tray and desserts
are provided. RSVP by calling Jean at 421-0485.
Softball - Team ESUMC Mon. 6/28 vs. St. Matthew’s 7/2 vs. Stbg.
Wesleyan Church at the Pinebrook field on Rt. 191 & Hallett Road in
Stroudsburg. Games start at 6 p.m. Come cheer them on!
Adult Co-ed Recreational Basketball meets every Monday at 8 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call John at 426-7574.
Adult Basketball for men meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. For more information call Eric at 242-6047.
Missions
Opportunities for Service and Outreach to Our Community and World
Our Next Soup Kitchen is Monday, July 5 (Fourth of July) led by
Mike Ragonese. Help is needed with this kitchen, If you would like to
help with cooking or serving the meal please, call Nancy Gargone at
421-1456.
Family Promise Training - If you made a commitment to help with
Family Promise this year ur would like to, please attend a Safe
Sanctuary Training led by Kathy Aira (Director of Family Promise.)
Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend, please call the
office so that you may attend a training at a different church.
 Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
It’s Not Too Late to Attend Women of Faith September 10-11,
2010 in Philadelphia, PA. Kelli Mercurio is excited about this event
call her at 426-7574 for information. Tickets are $89 and includes
two box lunches. Payments can be made on-line using a charge card
at www.gps.womenoffaith.com (group name ESUMC, East
Stroudsburg, PA). Invite a friend and experience this event together.
Children’s Ministry Nursery - Sixth Grade
VBS Staff Orientation is Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Plan to attend
and check out SonQuest Rainforest and as always, there's a free gift
to the first 10 people thru the door!
Sunday School News! Today starts our combined summer classes
with kindergarten through third grades in classroom 1 and fourth
through sixth grades in classroom 2. Pre-K will attend the nursery.
Substitute teachers are needed, sign up sheets are on the outside of
the classrooms. Curriculum is available during the week in the office.
New Ministry! *Praise Dance for Youth* (ages 9 and up) has
started and meets every Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall through the summer. Class begins with prayer and devotion,
followed by instruction set to Christian music. The dance class is part
instruction, and part creativity - allowing the dancers to choreograph
their own praise dance as an expression of their own faith and is
taught by Tara Aniano, a PE teacher, and a dancer herself. Dancers
should wear loose-fitting clothing: t-shirts with sleeves; shorts,
leggings, or pants at knee length or longer. For information, contact
Tracy Martin 570-424-5511 or tcmartin@ptd.net.
College-Aged Ministry – F.O.G.
If you have any questions about this ministry or want to attend an
event, contact Shannon at stburns@esumc.net or 421- 3280, ext. 13.
• Sunday School meets weekly from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. in the Office
Building, 2nd Floor.
• Bible Study meets every Tuesday night in the Youth Room "tank"
from 7-8 p.m.
Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
Youth Ministry - Entering 7th - 12th Grades
Youth Sunday School Classes for all youth in 7th - 12th grades meet
weekly at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room.
Sr. High Mission Trip Safety Session will be held today in the
Youth Room from 12:30 - 2 p.m. This meeting is mandatory for all
participants.
Creation: Final payments are needed. The cost of the trip is $130 per
person. Please bring luggage to the church Tuesday, June 29 at 7
p.m., as we are packing the vans. We will leave at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday morning.
Sunday Youth Program - We will be attending a District Youth
Event at Asbury UMC. The event includes a worship concert, dinner
and games. We will leave the church parking lot at 4:15 p.m. and
return at 8:45 p.m. All youth attending will need a permission slip.
Contact Scott Kuhnle to participate or for more information regarding
any of these events at skuhnle@esumc.net
• Summer Bible Studies and Pool Time are Thursday, July 15 and
Thursday, August 5.
• 2010 Sr. High Mission Mississippi Trip for students who
completed 8th -12th grades is Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 1
• Candy Bar Fundraiser to off-set retreat and mission costs.
• Sign-up Now for Summer Retreats - Jr. High is August 6-8 and
Sr. High is August 13-15. For more information see Scott.
• Jr. High Mission Trip (Pittsburgh Project) is July 5-9.
• Coolers for Creation - If you would be willing to lend one for the
week of June 30 - July 4 let Scott know.
 FAITH PROMISE UPDATE W eekly Calendar - Sunday - June 27
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, Lower Level Classrooms
Family Promise – Habitat for Humanity – InterVarsity
Adult Sunday School Classes
Have you read or heard of these organizations lately? These are a few 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School, Youth Room
of the 14 organizations our church partners wish to bring hope and College-Aged Sunday School, Office Building, 2 nd Fl.
support to families and individuals through the love of Jesus Christ. Who Is God?, Lower Level Room 6
12:30 p.m. Sr. High Mission Trip Training, Youth Room
Family Promise has had some fundraising events in June. You can 2:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Picnic
now keep up to date with their events on-line at 7:00 p.m. Youth Program, Youth Room
www.familypromisePA.com At their new website you will find
information, stories of families who have graduated, opportunities for
volunteering, and a place to ask questions. Businesses, schools, Monday - June 28
9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting, Conference Room
churches and individuals are all involved in making this organization 12:00 p.m. N.A.,Lower Level, Open Area
in Monroe County a way to help “conquer homelessness one family 1:00 p.m. Davis Class, Janett Raughley’s
at a time.” ESUMC is a host church August 15-21 and needs your 7:00 p.m. MPT, Bridal Lounge
8:00 p.m. Co-ed Basketball, Fellowship Hall
support.
Tuesday - June 29
Ryan Moyer through InterVarsity is stepping into a new mission 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area
program at Temple University from University of Delaware. He 7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall & FOG Bible Study, Youth
shared his testimony during worship May 23 as to how many ways Room
God has touched students’ lives through InterVarsity. He gives thanks W ednesday - June 30
for our support as a church and praises God for opening doors for Youth Leave for Creation
students to renew and begin their journeys of faith. His e-mail is 12:00 p.m. N.A., Open Area
5:30 p.m. N.A., Open Area
captinryan@gmail.com 6:30 p.m. Praise Team, Sanctuary

Habitat for Humanity in Monroe County has been moving forward Thursday - July 1
in helping families move into affordable housing. They had a 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area
6:00 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
groundbreaking on House #14 on Deppners Road in Blakeslee. Old Testament Study, Bridal Lounge
Demolition started Saturday, June 19 on the first renovation project 8:00 p.m. A.A., Lower Level, Room 6
for Monroe County Habitat for Humanity on Dreher Ave. For Friday -July 2
information on their events or projects, contact Leslie Howes at 10:00 a.m. Youth Praise Dance, Fellowship Hall
volunteer@habitatmc.org or 570-476-9846. 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area

Faith Promise is our Mission Outreach of East Stroudsburg United Saturday - May 22
11:00 a.m. Organ Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Methodist Church. Our partners are reaching out to those who come 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Room 1
up against so many extremely difficult situations. Continue to pray 8:00 p.m. A.A., Lower Level, Room 6
and support each of them through your gifts in the envelopes today or
anytime with a note designating the gift for FAITH PROMISE. The
complete list of Partners is on the Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.