THE TRUMPET CALL

August 21, 2016

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Stephen Ministry is a one to one

caring ministry provided by trained
lay people from our congregation
who have responded to Christs call
to carry each others burdens, and
in this way you will fulfill the law of
Christ. Galatians 6:2.

Our Vision
To challenge and encourage everyone in our
congregation to know and follow Christ by:
Growing as disciples through Christs
teachings
Connecting with one another in Christian
community
Serving Christ by serving others
Praising God as we worship Christ

Sunday Services and Studies

Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am

Do you have the spiritual gift of mercy,

encouragement, or intercession?
Please consider Gods guidance as to
whether he might be calling you to
become a Stephen Minister! Training will begin on
September 14th for ESUMC members who desire to become
involved in this life-changing ministry.
Sunday, August, 21st is the last opportunity for you to stop by
the Stephen Ministry table in Fellowship Hall. Look through
the training materials, speak with a Stephen Minister or
Stephen Leader, and pick up an application! Stephen
Ministry involves a leap of faith that will change your life as
God uses you to ease the burdens of others!

Youth Ministry
Sunday!!
The youth and Scott will be leading
worship and delivering the
message!
The youth will be providing leadership, greeting, and ushers
for both the 8:30 Traditional service and the 10:45
Contemporary service.
Look for pictures throughout this publication, showing
the youth in action on various mission trips and retreats
throughout the spring and summer.
Check out picture display in the Fellowship Hall, and talk to
the youth, volunteers and Scott to find out the commitment of
their faith and service to the Lord.
Please keep the youth ministry in your prayers and thoughts
throughout the coming year.

Read the Bible in a Year

In our readings from the wisdom scriptures of
Ecclesiastes: Two are better than one, because
they have a good return for their labor: If either of
them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and
has no one to help them up. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Over the years my parents belonged to a number of different
organizations and made many new friends with whom they would spend
time and do things together. But after a while they all seemed to move
apart and lose touch with one another. So my mother once asked me
how I got to meet and keep so many good friends. And the answer wasnt
difficult; the answer was church, but more specifically it was the
relationships we had found in small group settings.
I believe that getting involved in small group ministry provides invaluable
ways to take giant steps forward in our walks of faith. Being in community
with other Christians supplements our worship experiences; gives us a
better understanding of scripture, and helps us grow in our prayer lives.
As Christians, we should not be alone and scripture abounds with
meaningful directions on this subject:
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship,
to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. All the believers were together
and had everything in common. Every day they continued to meet
together... they broke bread in their homes and ate together... and the
Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." (Acts
2:42, 44, 46-47)
Scripture also guides us in building relationships that show us how to
move forward together as the Body of Christ:
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and
good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of
doing, but encouraging one anotherand all the more as you see the
Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
So as you prepare yourself for the coming season and want to know
where the best place is to invest your time please consider joining one
of the many discipleship studies that are being offered this fall at
ESUMC.

Members of ESUMC who are no

longer able to attend church are always
happy to hear from you! Cards may be
sent to:
Margaret Dagger
2504 Wigwam Park Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Hearing Assistance
Devices are Here!
ESUMC now owns several hearing
assistance devices which can be worn to
improve your ability to hear our worship
services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
return to an usher after use.
Healthcare Equipment available:
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, Depends and more! Call Peggy,
570-421-3280, ext. 1023.

So my friends be encouraged and read on!

Pastor Bob
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YOUTH Fall Program

Schedule:
Sunday Night Youth Program will start
on Sunday September 11th in Fellowship
HallBeginning 5:30-8:00 p.m.)
Sr. High Bible Study at Scott and
Sarahs home will start Monday
September 12th (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

The 2016-2017 school year is upon us

and we would like to take a moment
during the 8:30am and 10:45am
church services on Sunday, August
21 to recognize and pray for ALL of
students (of any age), teachers, and
staff who will be returning to school. Please bring your backpack or bag
with you to service on August 21 for a special gift.

JAM Afterschool Program/Fellowship

Meal/Jr. High Bible Studies will start on
Thursday September 15th in Fellowship
Hall (3:00-7:30 p.m.)

We are in need of a counter.

Two counters meet Monday mornings

from about 9-11 a.m., and work with the
Financial Secretary to count the gifts.
Job Requirements: Honest, good with
basic math skills, ability to maintain
privacy and confidentiality, and able to
commit to this job on a weekly basis.
If interested, contact the office at (570)
421-3280, ext. 1025.

Read the Bible in a Year

231Song 5, Song 6, Song 7, Song 8,

1 Corinthians 12:27-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13,
Psalm 100:1-5
2322 Chronicles 10, 2 Chronicles 11,
2 Chronicles 12, 1 Corinthians 14:1-19,
Proverbs 20:15-24
2332 Chronicles 13, 2 Chronicles 14,
2 Chronicles 15, 1 Corinthians 14:20-40,
Psalm 101:1-8
2342 Chronicles 16, 2 Chronicles 17,
2 Chronicles 18:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-34,
Psalm 102:1-11
2352 Chronicles 18:28-34, 2 Chronicles 19,
2 Chronicles 20, 1 Corinthians 15:35-49,
Psalm 102:12-17
2362 Chronicles 21, 2 Chronicles 22,
2 Chronicles 23, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58,
1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Proverbs 20:25-30,
Proverbs 21:1-4
2372 Chronicles 24, 2 Chronicles 25,
1 Corinthians 16:5-24, Psalm 102:18-28
2382 Chronicles 26, 2 Chronicles 27, 2
Chronicles 28, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11,
Psalm 103:1-12
2392 Chronicles 29, 2 Chronicles 30,
2 Chronicles 31:1, 2 Corinthians 1:12-22,
Psalm 103:13-22
2402 Chronicles 31:2-21, 2 Chronicles 32,
2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 2 Corinthians 1:23,
2 Corinthians 2:1-11, Proverbs 21:5-16
2412 Chronicles 33:21-24, 2 Chronicles 34,
2 Chronicles 35:1-19, 2 Corinthians 2:12-17,
2 Corinthians 3:1-6, Psalm 104:1-18
2422 Chronicles 35:20-27, 2 Chronicles 36,
2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Psalm 104:19-30

Volunteers needed for running the slides and/or

soundboard for Sunday
Services.
No Experience required and those
interested will be trained.
Please see Joe Dorsch before or
after service, or email him at

Events

Contact Us

SWAT (Serving with a Team ) will meet on Monday, August 22th, in

Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. to Noon. We will be
shampooing carpet in conference room, hanging
blinds in offices, dusting FH and staining pew
hand rails. Please come and help the team keep
our church well maintained.

Annual Picnic
Wednesday, September 14, 11:30 a.m.
Broadhead Park on Fifth Street,

the second park after the Big Wheel, heading

north. Fried Chicken and drinks will be furnished. Please bring a picnic
type dish to share. You must call me if you plan to attend! I hope to hear
from lots of you Older Kids! Please bring any outdoor games you may
have for enjoyment in the fresh air.
Thanks, Erma (570) 421-1422

Celebrate!! Youth Ministry Sunday

Christs Servants in Action

Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Mon thru Fri
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Youth Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
Finances
Sue Mertz
smertz@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
Financial Secretary
Cyndie Faunce
cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025

UMW August Dollar Challenge is school

supplies. Place in UMW Donation Bin in Oberholtzer
Hall.
Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office
Building Basement
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Just for Today

Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group)

AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Keep It Simple

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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

83 S. Courtland St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
www.esumc.net

Maintenance
William Mack
wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
SextonJude Porter
jporter@esumc.net
Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
josephdorsch@gmail.com
Technology Support
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net