ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastor Away This Week

Pastor Todd and Karen will be away celebrating their wedding
anniversary from Tuesday through Saturday of this coming week. If
there are urgent pastoral concerns in Pastor Todd's absence, the
Rev. Paul Crikelair, pastor of Cherry Valley and Poplar Valley UMC's
will be helping our church. Please call the church office,
(570) 421-3280, during regular business hours, and either Maria
Ragonese or Mike Corey will be able to assist you in being in touch
with Pastor Crikelair.

Reserved Parking Spaces
Please remember not to park in the spaces on the side of the office
building that are Reserved. These spaces are paid for by local
businesses. If you park in a reserved spot, you may be towed if the
person renting the space reports you or get a ticket.

College Care Packages
It's that time of year again; time for our church family to reach out
to our college students with a small token of remembrance and a
little stress reliever as finals approach. Throughout the month of
October, we will have a collection box for your donations in
Oberholtzer hall. Please call church office ASAP to make sure we
have your college student's current mailing address (Include the
name of the school and the year they are in). You can call or
text Sue Randall (the parent of an appreciative college student) with
any suggestions or questions 570-460-7052.

The New Mens' Bible Study started on Saturday, October 11th
at 8 am in the conference room of the office building. The group
will be studying Disciplines of a Godly Man. Please contact John
Hollister for more information at johnbhollister@gmail.com

55+ Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Monore
Career and Technical Institute on Monday, November 10
th
at 12
Noon. Cost is $7.00 per person. To make reservations, call Jean
Snyder at 570-421-0485 by November 3
rd
.


Out Reach


Debbie Zacharias will be having a hip replacement in South Carolina
on Oct. 29. Get well cards and notes may be sent to her at 5
Northcote Court, Greer, S.C., 29650.

Stephen Ministry

How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low
among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:7.

I am here for you! Would you like to hear these words said to you?
Stephen Ministers say these words from their hearts as they provide
one-on-one Christ-centered care to those in need. Stephen Ministers
share the warmth of Gods love with those who need it most: people
in crisis, the lonely and depressed, the grieving. Please know that
someone is available to walk along side you. You DO NOT need to
walk alone!

For more information, contact Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 23.

Health Care Equipment
Items available for your use include: walkers, crutches, canes, shower
seats, potty chairs, elevated toilet seats, wheelchairs, Depends,
colostomy supplies, and more. Contact Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280,
ext. 23.

Lets Get to Know Each other!
The Membership Assimilation Team continues to strive to help us
reach out to each other in Christian love. How can we love and care
for each other if we do not even know each others names? Beginning
November 2
nd
, stick on name tags will be available in the narthex on
the 1
st
and 3
rd
Sundays of every month. We encourage you to wear
one! No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God
lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12.

Prayer Shawls Available
Is someone you know experiencing a difficult time? Would they be
comforted by wrapping a handmade shawl around themselves that
has been made with loving prayer? Contact Peggy, 570-421-3280,
ext. 23.

OPPORTUNITIES

SWAT TEAM will meet on Monday, October 27
th
at 9:00 a.m. in the
conference room of the office building to do light projects around
the church. All are welcome to join.

Youth/Adult Mission Trip
We are planning a combined Youth/Adult mission trip to Ocean
County, NJ on Friday and Saturday, November 21st and 22
nd
for
ongoing Super Storm Sandy recovery work. We are limited to 15
people and are hoping for an equal mix of youth and adults. Youth
must be 14 years old or older. Adults can choose to work on Friday
and/or Saturday; youth will travel after school on Friday and work
on Saturday. For more information please contact Pat Braun by
November 1
st
.

Volunteers needed for Breakfast with St. Nicholas
The annual Breakfast with Santa is being changed to Breakfast with
St. Nicholas. We are bringing more of a focus on the birth of Jesus
to the event, which will take place on Saturday, Dec 13 from 9 to 12
am. Children can visit with St. Nicholas, make crafts, play games
and hear stories. Breakfast will be served, and the UMW will hold
their gift and bake sales. Vendors have been eliminated.
Many volunteers are needed, especially kitchen and decorating
leads! Please contact Pat Braun at home (570-424-5481) or cell
(570-269-5043).

Fall Harvest Celebration:

When: Saturday, November 8, 2014
Where: ESUMC Fellowship Hall
Time: 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship for the whole family.
There will be bobbing for apples, a donut dangle, and a family
pumpkin decorating contest. If you love to cook/bake we would
love you to enter our chili cook off which will be judged by all
attendees and/or an apple baking contest which will be judged by a
panel of judges. Sign up today in Fellowship Hall.





Youth Ministry News

Upcoming Youth Ministry Trips:
Jr. High Mission Weekend to Philadelphia:
Friday October 24
th
Sunday, October 26
th

Youth Rally to Ocean City, MD:
Friday, January 9
th
Sunday, January 11, 2015.

Youth Praise Band will be meeting to practice this Sunday, from
5:30 6:30 pm in the youth room.

Youth Worship meets every Sunday evening. Youth will be
gathering to fellowship, worship, and participate in biblical
teachings from 7:00 8:30 pm every Sunday night.

Mark Your Calendars for a Family Movie Night on Sunday
November 2
nd
, from 6:00 8:00 pm. The movie will be Gods Not
Dead. This is a church movie nightall ages and all people are
welcome!

Snack and Drink Donations Needed: The JAM Jr. High
Afterschool Program is always in need of snack and drink
donations. If you feel led to donate any items, or for more
information, please contact Jenn Dunne at dunnejl2@gmail.com

Are you currently receiving youth ministry email updates
and information? During the school year, these update and
informational emails are sent out on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
If you are not currently receiving these emails and would like to be
included in the distribution list, please email Scott Kuhnle
(skuhnle@esumc.net).











Childrens Ministry

Workshop Rotation News
New Workshop story began two weeks ago with Daniel in the Lion's
Den. This workshop will run from October 12th- November 9th.
Anyone interested in volunteering to teach or be an aide in future
workshops should email pobrien@esumc.net. We can still use you if
you are willing to help out!
Mission Mania
Mission Mania (formerly known as Children's Church) is looking for
volunteers to help out with this children's ministry during the 11
a.m. service. Email Pam O'Brien (pobrien@esumc.net) if you can
help out with this ministry or you would like more information.

Acolytes
Acolytes are needed for the 11 a.m. service. If you are in 2nd-5th
grades and would be interested in serving during the 11 a.m.
service, please email Mrs. O'Brien pobrien@esumc.net.

Christmas Pageant Rehearsals
Rehearsals for the Pageant will start on today, from 10:45- 11:15
am for students in Kindergarten- 12th grade.

















FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

Faith Promise (The ESUMC Mission Team) met the end of
September with Pastor and Karen Todd. They both are passionate
about involving our congregation in Mission and Outreach to local
and international Christian organizations. Supporting our 2014
Partners was affirmed, but the vision for the whole team was
broadened to include additional participation in mission teams and
joining trips sponsored by others.

The Mertz family has been called to participate in missions during
this past year. Various places that different family members served
are: Belize, Alaska, Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico, and
Wayne has led mission teams. Also, Stacey Young, one of our
Nursery attendants, served in El Salvador. They have surely felt
Gods blessings in reaching out with Gods love and compassion.

Several opportunities for awareness and support of missions are
planned for November. The Luke Billman's, with Shores of Grace,
will share about their mission in Brazil on Nov. 2. On Nov. 21-22, a
joint Youth/Adult Sandy recovery trip to Ocean City, NJ, is planned.
Pat Braun is coordinator and Ray Moeller will be construction
leader. There is accommodation for 15 volunteersroom for YOU!!
In all we do through FAITH PROMISE may our vision be guided by
Gods Holy Spirit.

There are envelopes in the Bulletin today for financial support for
our 12 Partners of FAITH PROMISE. Any amount added to
other gifts will go towards the Goal of $26,600 for 2014.
Also, prayers for our Partners added to other prayers will
go towards Gods goal of building an eternal Kingdom.