Welcome!

If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a

East Stroudsburg church we are committed to love Jesus Christ and to share his love.
United Methodist Church 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.
Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
Sunday, February 27, 2011 ~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The café
provides 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
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 Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net
Associate Pastor Candy Labar clabar@esumc.net
Congregational Care Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net
Lay-Led Ministries Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net
Children’s Ministry Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net
Youth Ministry Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net
________________________________________________ Music - Organist Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
Church Office email: church@esumc.net Contemporary W orship Dan Daccardi ddaccardi@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
570-421-3280
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Holly Lapadula, Katlyn Smith
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 everyone’s
right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your requests. The
person making the request is listed in ( ).
Healing and Illness
Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family)
Doris Milloy, recovery from brain injury (Cyndie Faunce)
Walt (Mark & Kelli Oney)
Kathryn Geary (Candy LaBar)
Debbie, good test results (Parents)
Trish Walker, cancer (Dawn Walker)
Nancy Ayala (Angie Simmons)
Cousin Joan (Wilkens family)
Other
Ira, discernment (Josie)
Those Serving in Missions and the Miltary - Strength, safety and
protection while serving. Mission Field: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer,
Ben Drake, Kelly Malefyt, Ally Jaggard; Marines: Joshua Hummel,
Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith Gibbs;
Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris
Stowe, Nic Chighizola; Air Force: Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett;
Army: Kamahl Gordon, Japan; Josh Kimple, Germany.
** If someone you know is serving in the Armed Forces and would
like them to receive a care package, contact the church office at
church@esumc.net or 421-3280.
Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $10,894
Average February weekly general expense need: $12,365
Attendance last week: (2/20/11) N/A last year: (2/21/10) 312
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Worship
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Edie & Bill Williams, Herb Jacobs,
Brian & Sonji Bensley, Bob & Winnie Repsher 11 a.m. Rich
Mayers, Adallberto & Ann Marie Guerra, Bruce & Ann Osbun, Dave
Thompson Scripture Readers: 8:30 a.m. Maria Jacobs 9:45 a.m.
Joyce Heller 11 a.m. Denna Perfetti
Children's Church: Mrs. Randall Church Driver: Janett Raughley
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m.: Molly Manhart
11 a.m.: Ashley Mayers and Emily Hollar
Altar Flowers Delivery: Jerry & Forrest Fritz
Thanks to Jozette Moses beginning timpani today. We have been
blessed with 3 new students this season.
"Come, Follow Me" Cantata on Sunday, March 6 at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
is based on the life of Christ from birth to Holy Week. Song texts are
about His miracles and teachings as Bread and Light, in a variety of
styles with instruments and narration. Teen and adult singers and helpers
with Children’s Choir are needed. Singers may choose from remaining
rehearsals today from 4:30-6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-8
p.m., or Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. Final rehearsal for all is Saturday,
March 5 at 10 a.m.
The concurrent Fine Art Exhibit in Fellowship Hall will feature
photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture by teen and adult artists
within our congregation. Some items may be purchased by agreement
directly with the artist. For information or reservation of space, contact
Jim Smeltz at jsmeltz@entermail.net or 424-1764.
Choral Opportunities for teen and adults are available Ash
Wednesday, March 9 at Stroudsburg UMC. Their choir, conducted by
David Lantz, has invited singers to rehearse at 6:30 p.m. On
Wednesday, March 16 ESUMC hosts the Lenten service. Our choir
rehearses at 6:45 p.m. Both services start at 7:30 p.m.
Information and Events Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6th Grade
Breakfast with the Pastor - March 20 at 9:45 a.m. in the lower level of To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at
the church. This is an opportunity to meet with Pastor Kimes and learn srandall@esumc.net
more about East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, explore the
Backyard Buddies, our after-school program for students in 2nd and
United Methodist faith, and ask any question you may have in a relaxed
3 rd grades, meets Tuesday, March 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the church. This
setting. For food planning purposes, please register with the church
week is for BOYS only with a Strong and Courageous Bible Study.
office at church@esumc.net or 421-3280. This is one segment of
School pickup is available from JM Hill and Stroudsburg Intermediate
becoming a new member.
Elementary Schools.
Weekly Adult Basketball in Fellowship Hall - Recreational (co-ed)
Monday Night Basketball - Groups meet weekly in Fellowship Hall
meets Monday at 8 p.m. For information call John at 426-7574. Adult
learning basic basketball skills and sportsmanship. Children ages 6-8
Men play Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call Eric at 242-6047.
meet from 6-6:45 p.m and ages 9-12 meet from 6:45-8 p.m. For
Family Life Presents Weekend to Remember March 25-27 at Skytop information call John Mercurio at 426-7574.
Lodge. Whether you are engaged, married or remarried, call Bill and
Parents Night Out: Friday, March 18 from 6-10 p.m. at the church. Our
Debbie Zacharias at 424-2837 in the evenings for information or to
Jr. and Sr. High youth will provide games, food, and fun for kids and the
register. The discounted group rate is $159 per couple.
nursery staff will care for your infants and toddlers. All donations
received will support youth summer mission trips and retreats. Sign-up
Friday, April 1 6:30-8:45 p.m. by emailing Scott at skuhnle@esumc.net or Sue at srandall@esumc.net.
Saturday, April 2 9 a.m -4:30 p.m.
East Stroudsburg UMC Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades
Leaders from the Church of the For information, please contact Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net or
Resurrection in Kansas City will be here to check out the youth website www.esumc.net/youth where you can find
share principles and practical ideas that we permission forms and information on trips and events.
can translate into the life of our church
Winter Weather Cancellation Policy - All youth ministry events will
including effective leadership principles
be cancelled whenever East Stroudsburg School District closes school,
and 10 characteristics of growing churches.
has an early dismissal or cancels after-school programs.
This event is open to more than 70 United Methodist Churches in our
Calling Parents - Fellowship meals are needed every Thursday
area. Plan now to attend and hear ways we can become more effective
following JAM. They eat from 5-6 p.m. If you would be able to help by
at developing a heart for the unchurched. More information will follow
cooking or providing a light meal once or twice a school-year, please
in the Trumpet Call and Weekly News.
contact Scott Kuhnle.
Church Women United's World Day of Prayer will be held at our
Sunday School - Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. We meet
church Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. This event is open to all women in
together until 11:15 a.m. then split into Jr. High and Sr. High classes.
our church. Call Connie Godleski at 588-2930 for more information.
Sunday Night Program will be held this Sunday from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
The OK’s, our 65+ group, meets Monday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. in
Students are invited to participate in this time of games, worship,
Fellowship Hall for a game day. Bring your favorite game, a finger food
message, and small group discussions in the Youth Room.
and dessert to share. For more information, call Jean at 421-0485 or
Thelma at 424-5397.
Youth, continued
Confirmation Class 2011 has started. Parents and students can find
information, updates and the necessary forms on the “Confirmation”
page of the Youth Website - www.esumc.net/youth.
Youth Praise Band, which leads our Sunday night worship, practices
every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Interested
instrumentalists and singers should contact Scott to participate.
Sr. High Outreach is every Wednesday from 2:45 - 5 p.m. All 9th - 12th
grade students are welcome to participate. After-school pick-up in
church vans is available from Stroudsburg Jr. High School.
Thursday Schedule: All youth are invited to participate in the
following weekly events:
• 2:45 - 5 p.m. - JAM is a time for 6th - 8th grade students. After-school
pick-up in church vans is available from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle,
and Stroudsburg Jr. High Schools. Permission forms are required and
available on the JAM Jr. High outreach page of the youth website.
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Fellowship Meal for all 6 th - 12 th grade students. Come
hang out with your friends, meet new people, and share in a meal.
• 6 - 7 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies designed for 7th - 12th grade
students to grow deeper as a disciple of Christ. Groups are available
for Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, and Sr. High.
Dodgeball Tournament Youth Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday,
March 11 from 7-9:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Five person teams or
individual players are invited. So, tell your friends today.
Youth Fundraising Opportunity: Friday, March 18 for the parents
night out we need youth to provide childcare for K-6th grade students.
You will receive an hourly rate to apply towards your retreat or mission
trip costs. Please contact Scott or Sue Randall to sign up.
2011 Summer Trips: Sign-up cards and information are available in the
Youth Room or on the "Forms and Info" page on the youth website.
Please return completed cards to Scott. A non-refundable deposit is
required for the Jr. and Sr. High mission trips and Creation.
MISSIONS
Waffels and Ice Cream Fundraiser - In 2010 parts of Nashville
received over 13 inches of rain, with 30 counties being declared disaster
areas. Adult volunteers will head out to repair flood damaged homes on
April 30. On Sunday, March 6 come and enjoy a splurge in Fellowship
Hall in support of this mission team! For information on the trip, contact
Wayne Mertz at 629-4069 or wdmertz@gmail.com.
Congregational Care
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be remembered
by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to: Brad Stoddard,
Room 217A, Pleasant Valley Manor, 4227 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg,
PA 18360.
Training for Visiting Members of the church family who are
hospitalized, homebound or in care facilities will be Saturday, March 19
from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. If you are interested in reaching out to your
brothers and sisters in Christ who are not able to attend church, call
Peggy, 421-3280 ext. 23, to register for this one day training.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be held Sunday, March 20 from
9:30-10 a.m., 10:45-11:15 a.m., and 12-12:30 p.m. Take some steps to
guard your health by walking over to Fellowship Hall, getting your
pressure taken, and speaking with a nurse about your reading.
Living with Grief: Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Teleconference
will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Penn State
Cooperative Extension office located at 724 Phillips St., Stroudsburg.
To register or for information, please call 421-6430. A registration fee
of $15 is due by April 15.
Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.
- Galatians 6:2
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help. We're brought up to be
strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think
that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. So we try to keep our
struggles hidden and stuffed deep inside. However, that is not God's
plan. God wants us to care for others-and allow others to care for us in
our time of need. So, if you have a need, concern, or problem, please
contact Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280 ext 23 for more
information about Stephen Ministry.
 FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

Where are our FAITH PROMISE Partners?

In 2010 the Klein Family had a call to go to China. They are sponsored
by the Leadership Development International Organization. We gave
them one time support along with other churches in our area. They
cannot openly speak of their faith in Jesus Christ, but in casual
gatherings in their home, can open up conversations with those
Walk with Jesus on his final day. Sit beside him at the Last Supper. Pray interested in learning about the Gospel message.
with him in Gethsemane. Follow him to the cross. Desert him. Deny
him. Experience the resurrection! Their basic work is teaching management skills. Brad has recently
completed a proposal for an educational partnership between a local
Our annual Lenten Church-Wide Study, 24 Hours That Changed the medical college and a U.S. faith-based university. Brad and Uli study
World, will begin the week of March 13 and will continue through Chinese four times a week and their children, Louisa and Julian, are
Easter. Study groups are now forming! doing well at the international school. They are also enjoying traditional
Visit our table in Fellowship Hall to register for a group. Please sign-up Chinese holidays like the Chinese New Year and the Ice Festival. You
early to ensure that books and materials will arrive on time. can see some of the fantastic ice buildings on their blog:
http://calledtochina.blogspot.com
Church-Wide Study Groups:
Another place is Australia. Many folks from the church support Megan
Day & Time Group Leader Sanders who is serving there with Muslims and many immigrants who
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Dawn Johns (Deborah Class) are there. The team from Youth with a Mission (YWAM) teaches
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Lee Karchner (Davis Class) English, driver’s training, Bible study, and they are beginning to partner
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Erma Powell (Stine Class) with churches to reach out to the many refugees in the area. She and the
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Bob Rosenberger (Disciples Class) team certainly appreciate our prayers for faith and strength to continue
their work for the Lord.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. Dave and Cathy Saunders
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. Gloria Ladlee The envelope in your Weekly News today is for your donations to
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. Tim and Jill Malefyt FAITH PROMISE in support of the 13 Partners we have in Christian
Outreach. Regular weekly envelopes also have a designation for
Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Rich & Jenni Poole (off-site) Missions that may be used for this purpose as well. May our
Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Kelli Oney, (Marshalls Creek) commitment of financial and prayer support be special avenues for
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Peggy Strack God’s grace to abound.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Mike Corey
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dave Thompson, Young Adults
(off-site)
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Milt McWilliams

For more information on the Church-Wide Study, please contact Pastor

LaBar at 421-3280, ext.12 or clabar@esumc.net.
This Week at East Stroudsburg United Methodist
Sunday, 2-27
9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir, Choir 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall in use
Rm
9:30 a.m. Chimes, Choir Rm.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir
11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Bible
Study, Youth Rm
- The Me I Want, Classroom 9
- Isaiah Study, Classroom 10
4:30 p.m. Confirmation, Youth Rm Thursday, 3-3
- Cantata Rehearsal, Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Rm
Monday, 2-28
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting,
Conference Rm.
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
1:00 p.m. Davis Class, Bridal
Lounge
6:00 p.m. Youth Basketball,
Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Ministry Placement,
Bridal Lounge
8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
Hall
Tuesday, 3-1
9:00 a.m. Preschool Program
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm.
3:30 p.m. Backyard Buddies
5:00 p.m. Chimes, Bell Rm
5:30 p.m. Youth Bells, Bell Rm
6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Rm
- Romans, Bridal Lounge
6:45 p.m. Stephen Supervision,
nd
Office Bldg., 2 Fl
7:00 p.m. Bball, Fellowship Hall
- Praise Team, Sanctuary
- FOG, Panera Bread
Wednesday, 3-2
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:45 p.m. Sr. High Outreach,
Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:30 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
6:45 p.m. Stephen Ministry, Office
Building, 2nd Fl
9:00 a.m. Preschool Program
Mom’s Bible Study, Bridal
Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:45 p.m. JAM, Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m. Youth Meal, Fellowship
Hall
6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Studies, Youth
Rm
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
- Fellowship Hall in use
7:00 p.m. Cantata Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, Choir Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
Friday, 3-4
10:00 a.m. Church Women United,
Fellowship Hall
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
4:00 p.m. Troop 452, Community Rm
6:00 p.m. Merry Marthas & Misters,
Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Troop 103, Community Rm
Saturday, 3-5
8:00 a.m. Habitat, Fellowship Hall
10:00 a.m. Cantata Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm