ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Friends,

Our hearts are full! The acts and words wishing us a happy,
relaxing (Ed) and active (Faith) retirement were very much
appreciated. Our time with you has been so meaningful and will
leave us with lasting memories.

Each day as we look at our quilt and quillow, we will have your
words to guide and support us. Please know that your Love gift is
extremely generous and will be used for something special.

We will continue to pray for the ESUMC family and hope that we are
included in your prayers as well.

All the best as you go forward in Christ, Ed and Faith

Farewell Lunch for Rev. Sharmune Burgess
Please join us today after the 11:00 a.m. worship service for a
farewell reception and light luncheon for Rev. Sharmune Burgess.
Please stop by to wish her well on her new appointment to
Richmond United Methodist Church. We will also be taking a love
gift donation for her on that day. Checks payable to ESUMC.

July 13
th
Sacred SongFest and Fine Art Exhibit
Youth and adult artists in our congregation are invited to display
painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Artists may sign up
today in Fellowship Hall to reserve space, or contact Jim Smeltz at
424-1764 or Pauline Fox at foxes@esumc.net . There will also be
flyers available for distribution.

Baby Bottle Boomerang
Baby bottles filled with spare change (checks are acceptable too),
can be dropped of today in Fellowship Hall. Proceeds benefit the
Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos. Thanks for your
support.

Note:
We have eliminated the email news@esumc.net due to problems it
was causing in our system. If you need something to go in the
News, please send to church@esumc.net, and put News in the
Subject line.

Reaching Out

Members of the church family who are no longer able to attend
church are always happy to hear from you! Cards and notes may
be sent to Roberta Balcik, 1305 Village Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa.
18360.

Health Care Equipment
Walkers, crutches, canes, bath stools, adult potty chairs,
wheelchairs, Depends, and other healthcare equipment is available
to those in need. Contact Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 23.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are caregivers. They are trained in
topics such as listening, feelings, boundaries,
assertiveness, and using Christian resources. They also
learn how to offer care in specialized areas such as divorce, grief,
aging, hospitalization. Care receivers are the recipients of Stephen
Ministers care. They are people from our church and community
who are experiencing a time of difficulty. Stephen Ministers usually
meet with their care receivers once a week for about an hour for
as long as the care receiver will benefit by the relationship.
Do you know someone who will benefit from Stephen Ministry, or
are you interested in training to become a Stephen Minister? Call
Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext 23.

Caring Callers
Phone calls are being placed by caring volunteers to folks
who have demonstrated active attendance at ESUMC worship
services, but have not registered attendance for four or more
Sundays. The purpose is to discern if a need is present
which the church family may help to meet. Please register
your attendance on the communication card found in the
bulletin or pew, so that you do not receive an unnecessary
phone call!




Opportunities

Welcome for Pastor Jim and Karen Todd
We are looking for volunteers willing to make a dish for Pastor Todd
and his wife upon their arrival on June 23
rd
. You can drop food off
directly to the parsonage in a throw away container (we don't want
the Todd's to be responsible for remembering whose dish belongs
to who). Parsonage is located at 110 Highland Road, East
Stroudsburg. For more information, contact John Hollister at
johnbhollister@gmail.com.

Used Backpacks and Book Bags
Please put the word out that we can use backpacks and book bags
to donate to the folks who come to our community meal. For
further information, please contact Mary at mbs1058@aol.com

UMC Annual Picnic
All women young and old alike are invited to Jeanette Raughleys
house for our picnic on Monday, July 7
th
at 6:30 p.m. Bring a
covered dish to share. For more information, contact Linda Drake
at 570-856-9395.

The Annual Upstairs Bargain Basement will be held on
Friday, August 8
th
and Saturday, August 9
th
. Drop off date for
donations are Wednesday, August 6
th
and Thursday, August 7
th
.
We will also need people to help set up as well as work the sale.
For more information, contact Linda Drake at 570-856-9395.

Attention All Senior High Youth! Grab your Sunscreen, Bible,
Towel, and a Friend! We are having a retreat to Brick, New Jersey
August 22nd to the 24th. All paper work will be available in the
youth room. A $40.00 deposit is due ASAP. Final cost TBD. Don't
let cost get in the way, contact Scott Kuhnle for available
scholarships.

Jr. High and Sr. High Mission Trips paperwork and final
payments are due by Sunday July 6
th
.








Youth Ministry
Please take a few minutes to pray for our youth, youth leaders,
adult volunteers and Scott for the summer. Please pray for
spiritual growth, safety, health and Christian bonding.

June 20th - 22nd - Jr. High Retreat to Brick, NJ
June 25th - June 29th - Creation
July 2nd - Pool Party Bible Study
July 7th - 11th - VBS
July 13th - 17th - Jr. High Mission Trip to
The Pittsburgh Project
July 27th - August 1st - Sr. High Mission Trip to
The Philadelphia Project

Vacation Bible School at Son Treasure Island
July 7
th
- 11
th
, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon.
Preschool (Age 4)- Grade 5

Go online at ESUMC.net to register your child. Email Pam O'Brien
at childrendirector@esumc.net with any questions. The sign-up
sheet for craft and food donations can be found on the Children's
Ministry bulletin board in Oberholtzer Hall. We welcome financial
contributions as well, which will enable us to purchase materials
we do not receive as donations. Donations can be left in the box
under the children's ministry bulletin board in Oberholtzer Hall.

We are also looking for props that could be used for the week of
VBS that relate to a tropical island such as surfboards, palm trees,
treasure chests, fish, etc. The last and most important thing we
need from you is your prayers for our Vacation Bible School. We
hope to see your child at Son Treasure Island! Don't forget to tell
your neighbors as well!!










FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

One of the Partners of FAITH PROMISE is Domestic
Disaster Relief through UMCOR (United Methodist
Committee on Relief). We are all well aware of the natural
disasters that have claimed lives, destroyed homes and
forests, brought economic disaster to communities and
affected thousands of people across the country.

When these disasters occur, UMCOR is there with multi-
faceted help: cleaning buckets and health kits are distributed,
Care Teams offer spiritual and emotional support,and as
ESUMCs mission team didthere are volunteer teams
cleaning and renovating homes. Also, long term recovery
assistance continues long after disaster headlines are
dropped.

From May to December last year, UMCOR responded to 24
disasters around the United States. Roughly half never made
the news. This year disasters continue to wreck havoc for
many people and places. FAITH PROMISE pledges $2000/yr to
Disaster Relief and 100% of our gift is used to help people
in need. Administrative costs are covered by donations to One
Great Hour of Sharing. The US Disaster Response Secretary
writes, I am so grateful to have you by our side.

Family Promise of Monroe County has many student
supporters from High Schools, Scout Troops (Girl and Boy),
NCC, Confirmation Classes, and Campers this year. Their
contributions came in many forms for the homeless families
with children. Berean Bible Fellowship Church was welcomed
as a new host site this year. Sabrina joined FP as a new
caseworker specializing in Aftercare. Another new employee is
Lisa who works as a Case Manager. In addition to the families
served by the host churches, another 21 families were helped
with other forms of assistance and services. The community is
surely blessed by the mission of Family Promise: to provide
safe shelter, meals and support services for homeless families



with children through a collaborative network of local
congregations.

Many, many warm words of thanks to Clarice Wilkens for her
superb planning and oversight as coordinator for ESUMCs
hosting of Family Promise; fantastic job!! We look forward
to working with her replacement, Jenn Dunn in the future.

Letters and some information about our Partners may be
found on the Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall. Donations for
FAITH PROMISE may be placed in the envelope in the
Bulletin, in the weekly envelope for Missions, or anytime
noting it is for Faith Promise or Missions.