Have a Blessed Easter

THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume III Issue 16 April 16, 2017

Our Vision
To be a Christian community
where Christ is transforming
lives
Our goal is to grow Gods way;
Upward through worship and prayer
Inward through prayer and bible study
Outward through evangelism, service,
fellowship and stewardship

Sunday Services and

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

Pastors Corner
Every morning in my email "inbox," I receive a daily devotional from the Church of the
Resurrection in Kansas City. Staff and volunteers write these devotionals based on the
season and on the particular sermon series the Rev. Adam Hamilton is engaged. I find them
meaningful and helpful to my spiritual growth, and perhaps you have your own favorite daily
devotional. Because there is no sermon at the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service, I am
reprinting today's devotional from Church of the Resurrection about the Last Supper, written
by their young adult pastor, the Rev. Chris Abel:
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them, and said,
Take; this is my body. He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to
them, This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. I assure you that I wont drink wine
again until that day when I drink it in a new way in Gods kingdom. After singing songs of praise, they went
out to the Mount of Olives. Mark 14:22-26

Mark put few details in his brief account of the Last Supper. But anyone who knew the Jewish faith would have
known that the last hallel (hymn of praise) Hebrews sang at Passover was Psalm 118. Mark also said Jesus
tied his last meal with the disciples to Jeremiahs promise of a new covenant, in which God pledged to
engrave his instructions on each heart open to Gods love. Then Jeremiah added Gods merciful promise: I
will forgive their wrongdoing and never again remember their sins (Jeremiah 31:31-34).

Psalm 118:6 said, The Lord is for meI wont be afraid. What can anyone do to me? Verse 17 said, I wont
dieno, I will live and declare what the Lord has done. How do you think those words strengthened Jesus as
he sang them in the Upper Room just hours before his crucifixion? How do those words speak to any fears you
carry in your heart? Jeremiah linked God engraving Gods instructions on our hearts (an echo of the stone
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(Continued from page 1) Easter Blessings!
tablets on which God engraved the 10 Commandmentscf. Exodus
31:18) with God mercifully forgiving our sins. Why would Gods mercy Thank you to everyone who worked
change how a person lives? How has your gratitude for Gods forgiving together to bless members of the
mercy in Jesus moved you toward living as God wants you to live? ESUMC family who are homebound or
reside in nursing homes at this Easter
Prayer: Lord Jesus, fill my heart with the psalmists confidence: because season! 15 folks baked cookies, 2
you are for me, what can anyone do to me? Forgive my wrongdoing, and ladies arranged them on plates and
engrave your ways on my heart. Amen. decorated them, 3 ladies painted
wooden crosses in spring colors and
I pray that each member and friend of ESUMC has a blessed remainder decorated them with silk flowers and
of Holy Week as we prepare for the message of the crucifixion on Good the words, He is Risen, and 11 folks
Friday and for the Resurrection of Jesus which we celebrate on Easter delivered the gifts! Many cumulative
Sunday, April 16. Please make sure you visit the amazing Journey to hours were spent on this project, but
Resurrection in the downstairs area of our building, starting Friday at the smiles on the faces of the
Noon! recipients are always priceless! Thank
you for bringing Easter joy to folks who
Many Blessings, Pastor Jim sometimes feel discouraged and
forgotten!
Visit Journey to Resurrection in Sunday School Area
Thursday, April 13th - Sunday, April 16th Please Inform the Office!
No Sunday School or Discipleship on Easter If you or a member of your family is
admitted to any hospital, please inform
the church office, 570-421-3280.
Pastor Jim, Peggy Strack, and
volunteers are happy to visit if we are
The Stephen Ministry Team would like to wish you a aware of the need!
blessed Easter, filled with the fullness of hope realized In
our risen Savior. Jump next Sunday
JUMP Bible Study for 4th,
Jesus loves you. 5th, and 6th graders will
meet next Sunday,
April 23rd. Children will be
dismissed from the 10:45 service to
attend in Room 8 in Basement. 11:00
-11:45 a.m. Thanks Erica Dorsch

Members of ESUMC who are no

longer able to attend church always
Youth Ministry Summer Trips appreciate hearing from you. Cards
Creation Fest: may be sent to:
Wednesday June 28th (6:00am) Sunday July 2nd (12:30pm). Mary Lou Kear
Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital
Jr. High Local Mission Trip: 3rd floor
Wednesday July 12th (11:00am) Sunday July 16th (12:30pm) 2545 Schoenersville Road
Jr. High Retreat: Bethlehem, PA 18017
Monday July 24th 8:00am Wednesday July 26th 5:00pm Thank You!
Sr. High Mission Trip to The Philadelphia Project:
Sunday July 30th (10:15am) - Friday August 4th (3:30pm).
Youth Ministry Partial Scholarships Hearing Assistance
Devices are Here!
The cost of a trip should never be a reason not to attend a summer
ESUMC now owns several hearing
missions trip. If you are in need of assistance please ensure, that you are assistance devices which can be worn to
signed up and participating in all fundraising opportunities. If further improve your ability to hear our worship
financial assistance is needed please email or talk to Scott Kuhnle services. Please contact an usher to pick
regarding applying for a partial scholarship. up your hearing assistance device and
return to an usher after use.
For More Info go to: 2
Healthcare Equipment available:
http://www.esumc.net/youth-ministry-information/ Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!
 It's College Student Care Package
season! We will be collecting small
denomination gift cards to send off to our
college students just in time for finals. If
you'd like to donate a gift card or two,
please drop it off in the church office or
in the silver drop box in Oberholtzer Hall
before April 23rd.
Upcoming Mission Trips
We will be going to New Jersey to work
with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity
on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
Please contact Pat Braun by April 12 at
(570) 424-5481 if you are interested.
The week of May 7 we will work on the
new site for the Philadelphia Project,
which has brought meaningful mission
work with a strong spiritual component to
many of our church youth.
Costs have not yet been determined, but
scholarship help is available.
Win! Win! Win!
The ESUMC Wellness
Team is organizing an
event that will give you
some exercise, will be
an opportunity to
socialize with other
members, and will be a service to our
community! It is a true win, win, win
opportunity! On Sunday, April 23, we will
meet in the church parking lot at 12:30 to
spend a few hours picking up trash in the
area from ESUMC to the interborough
bridge. PennDot will supply gloves, vests,
and garbage bags. Join us as we burn
some calories, make new friends, and
beautify our community!
Tools for Ministry
Saturday, April 29th
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Strengthening the Connection
through
Resources and Relationships
A Training Event for Laity & Clergy
For more information and
Registration go to www.esumc.net
Merry Marthas, Easter Candy WorkshopApril 7, 2017
Will You Pray?
ESUMC recently received the amazing news that we
will be receiving a large sum of money from the estate
of John Kistler. The Steering Team, composed of
many of our church leaders, and the Endowment Team
are given the task of deciding how this money will be
used/invested. This is no small responsibility! These
teams are in need of your prayers for Gods guidance
and wisdom as to His vision for utilizing this amazing
gift! Will you commit to pray on a regular basis for Gods guidance for
them? A prayer board is in Oberholtzer Hall. Please write your willingness to
pray on a sticky note and place it on the board. Your prayers will unify the
teams and pave the way for Gods divine guidance!
Dollar ChallengeUnited Methodist Women
The April Challenge is packaged snack items for Cherry
Lane UMC's Friday Backpacks for school children.
These items are available at most dollar stores in the
area. I hope everyone who has been participating
continues, and that new people join this great and easy ministry. Put
items in basket in Oberholtzer Hall.
Thanks,
Linda
FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember is coming to the Pocono's
April 28-30, 2017.
What is a Weekend to Remember?
Weekend to Remember is a two-and-a-half day (Friday night -
Sunday) weekend getaway that equips married and engaged couples with
practical tools and resources.
You will receive biblically-based insights from top speakers and marriage
experts, helpful tools, special breakout sessions, workbooks, and relaxing
alone time to rediscover the reasons you fell in love, free from distractions.
Weekend to Remember is not just for married couples. They provide engaged
couples with the understanding on how to create a firm foundation to build
your future married relationship.
Even if you have attended in the past, it's way too easy to slip back into the
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Dont just survive, discover a marriage that THRIVES!
The event will be at Kalahari Resort Hotel in Pocono Manor. The hotel cost is
$199 per night (optional if you want to stay) and tickets are $249.80 per
couple.
Book using our group "unitedthruchrist" and save $100.
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For more information, please contact:
3 Ann or Bruce Osbun, coordinators for FamilyLife.
Bruce (570) 977-6322, Ann (570) 977-7839
Events Contact Us
Sunday, April 30, 2017 Church Office
(570) 421-3280
SPRING CANTATA church@esumc.net
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
TRANSFORMED: BEFORE Mon thru Fri
Pastor
& AFTER Jim Todd
8:30 am & 10:45 am jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Based on life stories of
Church Administrator Jill
Jesus disciples, by combined Teaford
choir, jteaford@esumc.net
instruments & drama Ext. 1015
Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
EXHIBITION OF ARTS & CRAFTS Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Fellowship Hall Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
8:30 am 1:00 pm Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST! skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Fellowship Hall
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
Transformed: Before and After cantata Sunday April 30, both edorsch@esumc.net
services, with drama, instruments, and Ext. 1017
Arts + Crafts Exhibit in Fellowship Hall Financial Secretary
Cyndie Faunce,
All singers welcome for combined choir Sue Houloose
choose rehearsal options: cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025
Saturday April 15 10 am-noon
Maintenance
Monday April 17, 6:30-8 pm William Mack
Wednesday April 19, 6-7 pm wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
Thursday April 20, 6:30-8 pm
SextonsRobert Lee,
Sunday April 23, 4:30-5:30 pm Kenny Fenston
Final week: Monday-Thursday, April 24-27, 6:30-8 pm each day, fenstonkenny@yahoo.com
in Sanctuary Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office
Building Basement Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Just for Today dmalefyt@esumc.net
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group) Choir Director
AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple Julie Montes De Oca
choir@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
Scan QR to ESUMC Website josephdorsch@gmail.com
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Technology Support
83 S. Courtland St. Michael Corey
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
www.esumc.net 4