THE TRUMPET CALL

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

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

October 30, 2016

Confirmation Class is starting up soon!

Information MeetingNovember 6th, 5:30 6:30pm
In the church sanctuary.
Meeting is for parents and students (8th grade and up.)
Confirmation Class is designed for those students
wishing to take the next step in their faith, confirm their
baptism, and become a member of the church.
Confirmation Class runs from November 2016 June
2017. We will not meet every week, but will meet
regularly throughout that time period. Please come to the
meeting to learn more abut the Confirmation process.
2nd meeting is Sunday, November 13th 4:30 6:30pm
-- it will be a confirmand-mentor night. Give some
prayerful thought about who you would like to ask as your
mentor--a mentor must be an active, established person
at ESUMC. (If you dont have anyone in mind, talk to
Scott he can start giving you names of possible people).

Pastors Corner
Our church-wide study winds down this coming Sunday, October 30. Weve had large
numbers of people who have signed up and attended the various sessions. Some have
been at the church on Sunday mornings, while others have been in homes and even pizza
parlors during the week. I hope youve enjoyed the classes if youve been involved and have
discovered more about your areas of giftedness. This Sunday, I will wrap up my Serving
from the Heart sermon series, and next Sunday well celebrate the saints of our church who
have gone home to be with the Lord in the past year.
Also on November 6, during a break in our Sunday morning discipleship schedule, we will
celebrate our gifts in preparation for Commitment Sunday on November 13. November 6 is a Communion
Sunday, when we celebrate the gift of sacrifice offered to us by our Savior, Jesus Christ. During the
discipleship hour, our Discipleship Team will share with us a visual representation of all the spiritual gifts of our
congregation who has been a part of our study. In addition, the children of our church will help prepare the
elements of our Holy Communion and learn more about Jesus sacrifice for us. On November 13, we will begin
new studies, and thats also the day when people in both worship services will come forward and present their
commitment cards.
Concerns have been raised with me lately about the length of announcements in both worship services but
especially the 10:45 am Sunday service. I am declaring announcement free worship on October 30 to remind
us that the main function of worship isworship! Worship of the God who created us, not worship of all the
things that we create on a weekly basis. Please let me know what you think of announcement-free worship.
When we begin our new discipleship cycle on November 13, I will be offering a new members class which will
run for five consecutive Sundays. I am reaching out to all those who have expressed interest in becoming
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members of the church, but if I have somehow overlooked you, please

accept my apologies and come join the class. We will meet in the larger
room off of Oberholtzer Hall, sometimes referred to as the Bridal Lounge,
but also labeled Classroom B. Our sessions will be from 9:45 am to
10:30 am.

A spiritual growth resource

recommended by Stephen
Ministry.org
Great for personal or group
study. Includes discussion
guide.
In Christ we have
redemption, but
sometimes our lives and
relationships still reflect
our own brokenness more
than Gods glory. Author
and pastor Kevin Scott
guides us in finding
Christs healing as we accept the
invitation to become more fully mature
human beingspeople who reflect
Gods glory in faith, hope, and love.

Please see the photos in this Trumpet Call from

our first ever Blessing of the Animals held last
Sunday, October 23. We had 9 dogs and 2 cats
and their assorted
owners/caretakers
present at Zachys Pond
Park. It was a lot of fun,
and I hope we can
continue the tradition
each year. Ill see you on Sunday!

Pastor Jim
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what
comes from your hand.
1 Chronicles 29:14

Estate Planning: Is Your House In

Order?
Please join us

November 6th at 12 Noon

in Fellowship Hall for the presentation
by Attorney Jeff Durney.
Go to WWW.ESUMC.NET
For more information & registration

Read the Bible in a Year

When I was growing up, we had an old water pump over the well
on our back porch and it never worked until you primed it with some
water. So today I would like us to prime our pumps with some spiritual water to
get that living water flowing in us. In this weeks scripture Paul writes to his good
friend Timothy about how Christians can grow in their faith: All Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every
good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Paul reminds Timothy of the consistency and
importance of the Scriptures. I believe Timothy already knew this, as do we, but
we all need to regularly prime the pumps of our hearts so we can continue to
grow in our faith.
Each of us needs to consider the question of how we see scripture. Have we
found the Bible gives us the faith foundation we need to meet the challenges of
life? Or do we still struggle with what we believe, or how scripture can inspire
and empower us?
There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a
long time he became parched with thirst. Just then he saw a little shack in the
distance. He made his way there and found a water pump with a small jug of
water and a note. The note read: Pour all the water into the top of the pump to
prime it; if you do this you will get all the water you need. Then please refill the
jug for the next traveler.
Now the man had a choice to make. If he trusted the note, poured the water
in and it worked, he would live. If not, he would probably die. Or if he chose to
drink the water in the jug it would satiate his immediate thirst, but would not
correct his dehydration and he would probably die. After thinking about it the
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For more info visit our web page

http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
Or callPeggy Strack
(570) 421-3280 Ext 1023

Please Help Us!

Pastor Jim, Sharon Gerberich,

Ana Price, Sonia Lopez, Bob
Rosenberger and Peggy Strack have
been faithfully providing daily visitation
coverage to Pocono Medical Center
for church members who have been
hospitalized. We now have a second
hospital in Monroe County as St.
Lukes has recently opened their
facility on Route 611. We will not be
able to go to both hospitals to check
their rosters. If you or a member of
your family is admitted to ANY
hospital, please notify the church
office, 570-421-3280. We are happy
to visit, if we are informed! Thank you
for your help!
Members of ESUMC who are no
longer able to attend church always
appreciate hearing from you. Cards
may be sent to:
John Kistler
1222 N 5th St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
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, shower stools, Depends and more!

UPDATE

New and Improved!

The Stewardship team recognizes that

some have volunteered for various
opportunities to serve and not been called.
We believe we have improved the
process. EVERY item in this years
stewardship booklet is tied to someone
who is responsible for follow up. We need
your help to ensure the new process
works. If you volunteer and are not
contacted, PLEASE contact Robin Braun.
(570) 977-6569 or arbymail@yahoo.com
Dollar Challenge for
October is shoebox size
items for Operation
Christmas Child. Items
include: toys, small stuffed
animals, socks, hair accessories,
toiletries -no liquids or military type toys
(action figures are OK). As usual
everything can be found at Dollar Tree.
November Dollar Challenge will be
Christmas stocking stuffers for adults in
nursing homes and shut-ins.

Read the Bible in a Year

301Lamentations 1, Lamentations 2:1-6
Titus 3, Psalm 119:113-120
302Lamentations 2:7-27,
Lamentations 3:1-39, Philemon 1,
Psalm 119:121-128
303Lamentations 3:40-66,
Lamentations 4, Lamentations 5,
Hebrews 1, Psalm 119:129-136
304Obadiah 1, Hebrews 2,
Proverbs 26:13-22
305Joel 1, Joel 2:1-17, Hebrews 3,
Psalm 119:137-144
306Joel 2:18-32, Joel 3,
Hebrews 4:1-13, Psalm 119:145-152
307Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 2, Ezekiel 3,
Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10,
Psalm 119:153-160
308Ezekiel 4, Ezekiel 5, Ezekiel 6,
Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-12,
Proverbs 26:23-28, Proverbs 27:1-4
309Ezekiel 7, Ezekiel 8, Ezekiel 9,
Hebrews 6:13-19, Hebrews 7:1-10,
Psalm 119:161-168
310Ezekiel 10, Ezekiel 11, Ezekiel 12,
Hebrews 7:11-28, Psalm 119:169-176
311Ezekiel 13, Ezekiel 14, Ezekiel 15,
Hebrews 8, Psalm 120:1-7
312Ezekiel 16, Hebrews 9:1-15,
Proverbs 27:5-14

Faith Promise Partner, THE PHILADELPHIA

PROJECT, had a widespread mission during the
summer. 540 students came to serve in many
ways. One was to work on 27 homes to reinforce support beams,
framing new decks, painting, and renovating kitchens and bathrooms.
They were also building relationships with the homeowners.
Its hard to explain the total impact the mission had, but here is one
homeowners experience. Mrs. Wilson had told a young lady at her
church that her house was falling apart and she couldnt afford to fix it.
When the young lady saw a Team working on her block, she found out
the number and gave it to the homeowner. Mrs Wilson said, And thats
how youre here. Now who sent you but God? It wasnt me because I
didnt know anything about you! Isnt that beautiful? Aint nothing but
God!
Sunday, Pastor Todd shared how dreams and visions in Gods
hands can bring power to work for Gods Kingdom. Well, Philadelphia
Project has a vision of restoring an old mill building in the middle of
Germantown for their mission. Their vision is to turn what has been a
site of decay into a vibrant community center as their permanent home
in the community they serve. As all of our Partners, we see the
dedication and growth of a faith-based outreach.
Similar growth is happening with 100 FOLD STUDIO. This summer 4
new Interns joined their staff. They are so excited to be serving with
100 Fold who trains, equips and sends young architects to demonstrate
the love of Jesus by designing buildings that are safe, efficient and
inspiring.
One Intern says that she is thrilled to be able to combine her passion
for architecture, God, and the Mission Field at 100 Fold. To view so
much more about this Partner, their mission and News in THE LOOP,
go to 100foldstudio.org.
May we continue to support the outreach and visions of 13 Partners
of FAITH PROMISE with prayers and donations. Use the envelopes
today or donate anytime with a designation for Faith Promise or
Missions. All of our support is gratefully acknowledged by our Partners.
Linda Kissel

The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Vo-Tech

School will be held Monday, November 14 at noon.

Cost is $7.00 per person. You MUST register by Nov. 6
so we can give the teacher a count by Nov.7.
Register by calling me at 570-421-1422.
There will be no transportation provided. Thanks, Erma

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man decided to risk priming the pump. He poured in the entire jug and began
to work the handle. At first nothing happened and he was afraid, but he kept
going and soon water started coming out. So much water, in fact, that he drank
his fill, bathed, and refilled the jug. He then added to the note: Please prime
the pump, believe me it works! [Source Unknown]
We have the same choice to make. Do we hold on to what we have and go
it alone? Or do we trust in Gods Word and embrace all that God has promised
us? When we dig into the scriptures I believe the choice is obvious. We need
to let go and trust God in all things. Then once we have experienced the Living
Water, we need to tell others: Read the Bible; prime the pump, for believe me,
it works!
So my friends be encouraged and read on.
Pastor Bob

Events

Contact Us

UMW Nov 12-Thank Offering Meeting-10AM in Bridal Lounge- bring your

thank banks or a thank offering. Call Linda Drake for more info (570) 8569395
Chair Zumba will be changing their meeting time starting
November. They will be meeting on Friday at 10:00 AM. Any questions,
contact Cheryl(570) 977-1307.

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
Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015

8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.

Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023

Register at www.esumc.net/Womens Retreat

Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017

"Calling All MenHelp Support our Women!"

....getting a group of men together to provide our ladies
with an enjoyable Breakfast and Lunch during the
Women's retreat on Saturday November 5th.
If interested in this opportunity to serve, please contact:
Mike Ragonese (570) 269-6674 or michael.ragonese@adp.com
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

Financial Secretary
Cyndie Faunce
cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025
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
Ext. 1012