East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church: Welcome!

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Welcome!
If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a church we are committed to love Jesus Christ and to share His love. We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m. is contemporary. Our ushers and greeters are here to serve you. Please ask them for any help you may need. ~ Our Holy Grounds Caf is a place for light refreshments, coffee, and fellowship from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall. ~ Our Infant and Toddler Nurseries are available every Sunday from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. They are located on the lower level of the church and are staffed with our full-time, professional attendants and parent volunteers. ~ Children's Church for ages four through third grade is offered at the 11 a.m. service and is guided by a parent volunteer. Children will be dismissed after the Children's Message. Please pick up your children from the lower level classrooms of the church following worship. Our Weekly News is a snapshot of activities in our church and community. The Weekly News is also posted on our website: www.esumc.net. Please make your submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Submissions can be emailed to koney@esumc.net or brought to the church office.
Church Staff
Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Congregational Care Church Administrator Lay-Led Ministries Childrens Ministry Youth Ministry Contemporary W orship Music - Organist - Choirs Administrator of Finances Financial Secretary Building Facilitator Sextons Nursery Attendants Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net Candy LaBar clabar@esumc.net Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net Lindsey Scott lscott@esumc.net Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net Eileen OBrien & Sal Lapadula Ana Price, Holly Lapadula, Katlyn Smith
Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love. 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Church Office email: church@esumc.net Website: www.esumc.net 570-421-3280
Prayers and Praise

If you have a prayer request, please list it either on the prayer sheet in the rear of the sanctuary or on the back of the friendship pad, making sure to include your name with the request. This aids us in updating weekly. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor everyones right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your requests. The person making the request is listed in ( ).
Stewardship Update General giving last week: $11,1119 Average October weekly general expense need: $12,239 Monthly Renovation Obligation: $7,084 Attendance last week: (10-16-11) 349 last year: (10-17-10) 346 Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the 20th wedding anniversary of Kurt and Jackie Visser by Mom and Dad. (1ga/pu) The Special Arrangements is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Nicholas Mercurio by John, Kelli, Jonathan and Daniel Mercurio. (PU) Last Week - the altar flowers were given to the Glory of God and in Memory of Loved Ones by Mark and Joan Burrowbridge. Worship
Ushers and Greeters: 8:30 a.m. Caroline Whitmore, Vere Pilgrim, Eileen Turkos, Rick & Hester Deetz, Scott Kuhnle 9:45 a.m. John & Kelli Mercurio, Tom & Wendy LeDuc, Jean Snyder, Dave Saunders 11 a.m. Harry & Gloria Ladlee, Ed Jackson, Justina Moses, Adalberto & Ann Marie Guerra. Acolytes: 11 a.m. Maella Aponte & Emily Perfetti Children's Church: Ann Osbun Altar Flower Delivery: Ross & Nancy Transue Church Driver: Kelly Harrison Many Thanks to the choirs, and for instrumental help at 11 a.m. today by Joe Dorsch, Joanna Gambill, and Jenni Poole. Upcoming Sacred Music Events in Bethlehem: Sunday, November 6 at 4 p.m., Brahms' Requiem, at Central Moravian Church, and Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m., organ concert by international artist Charles Callahan, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Both events are free. Contact Pauline Fox for more details Did you know? Weekly audio sermons are available at www.esumc.net for those occasions when you cannot make church or when you want to share the message with others.
Healing and Illness

Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family) Lorraine, recovery from pneumonia (Mike & Maria) Joyce Keiper, shingles (Judy Cherepko) Ed, struggling with kidney failure (Mike C) Mary Fitzpatrick, under hospice care (Shirley Smith) Rosemarie, back pain & healing (Rich Mayers) Jacob (Candace Goucher) Michael Maxwell (Michelle Nee)
Those with Cancer: Barb Counterman (Counterman family); Walter

Price, Jr. (Our Sunday School students); Trish Walker & Angie Werkheiser (Rebecca Stager); Rita (John Wolf); Pam (Karen Peart); Julie (Holy Belviso); Albert (Candace Goucher)
Other
Ross, praise to God for healing from surgery (Nancy Transue) Kayla, post traumatic stress disorder from serving overseas (John & Bobbie Wolf) High school seniors making decisions (Scott Kuhnle) Lisa, closer to God in times of strife (Nancy Carlson) The family of William Morgan
Matt Williams (Dad) Those Serving in Missions and the Military - Strength, safety and protection while serving. Mission Field: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Jas Poole, Ben Drake; Marines: Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson, Steven Post; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Brandon Smith, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris Stowe, Brad Martz, George VanWhy, Josh Kimple; Army: Brad Poulson; Navy: Matt Spence.
Information and Events

Weekly Adult Recreational Basketball meets Monday at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For information call John at 426-7574. Servants Needed for Sunday Morning Prayer Chapel Ministry! We are blessed to have a prayer chapel where people can bring their concerns and thanksgiving after our worship services and even some commit their lives to Christ! To make this ministry a reality, we need people to pray with others in our prayer chapel. Currently, there are many holes in the schedule. Will you give one Sunday morning a month to help in this meaningful ministry? Please, contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280 or clabar@esumc.net for information or to serve. SWAT, (Seasoned Workers Action Team) meets the 4th Tuesday of every month (October 25) at 9 a.m. in Bruce Johnsons office for coffee and donuts, then work until noon. Men, Women, all are invited for this three hours of service to beautify our church, like painting, minor repairing, etc. Give it a try, the blessing will be yours. Questions: Call Bob Rosenberger, 223-7076. Our 55+ Group is heading out to a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monroe County Technical School in Bartonsville on Monday, November 14. The cost is $6 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Erma at 421-1422. After-School Adult Volunteers Needed in our outreach events that reach un-churched youth in our community. Servants are needed to help with either transportation or youth meals on Thursdays. If you can help or for information, please call Scott at 421-3280.
CiCis All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Fundraiser is Monday, November 7 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at the East Stroudsburg location. All you need is to bring a fundraiser postcard with you and our youth ministry missions will receive 10% of your purchase. Postcards are being handed out today by the youth or are available in the church office. Lets Go For A Hike Today - Meet Bob Rosenberger in the church parking lot at 1p.m. for a 6.5 mile hike on the Appalachian trail. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bag lunch and water.
Adult Discipleship
New Short-Term Bible Study, Starting Today! Jill Malefyt will lead a four-week study Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. on the book of James. This book focuses on what it means to follow Christ 24/7. Come to the Bridal Lounge to explore how to live as Christ's followers through our obedience, commitment to social justice, compassion, speech, and prayer. For information on this or other studies, contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280 or clabar@esumc.net.
Congregational Care
Our Homebound and Care Facility Members are always happy to be remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be sent to: Evelyn Smith, R.D. #8 Box 8806, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Wellness Ministry Tip for Losing Weight: Get most of your calories before noon! Studies find the more you eat in the morning, the less you'll eat in the evening. You have more opportunities to burn off early-day calories than you do to burn off evening calories. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Philippians 4:6 Changes can be difficult, especially when unexpected. Stephen Ministers are trained to help people learn to cope with changes that have happened in their life. If you or someone you know has experienced change and may benefit from a caring relationship with a Stephen Minister, please call Peggy Strack in the church office at 421-3280. Ready to Quit Smoking? Pocono Medical Center is offering a FREE smoking cessation program. Call 570-476-3680 to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a trained tobacco treatment specialist.
Mission and Outreach

Cleaning Buckets and Bed Kits will be packed next Sunday at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. A list of items and Collection Box are at the Information Center in Oberholtzer Hall. Breakfast with Santa - This outreach event at our church is Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. until Noon. Janice Peters is looking for those interested in participating in any of these areas: kitchen staff, childrens crafts, donation of baked goods, story readers, cooks, servers, setup/break-down. Please contact Janice at truth1@ptd.net or 994-4147 by November 6 if you can help.
Pocono Health System Sponsors FREE Flu Shot Clinics! To register or obtain a schedule of dates and locations, contact Geoffrey Roche at 476-3767 or Groche@pmchealthsystem.org.
FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

Several of our FAITH PROMISE Partners are affiliates of nationwide organizations. We, therefore, have a connection that goes far beyond what we can possibly do on our own. Our support may be subject to a tithe to the national organization, but prayers and presence is always with our dedicated Partners. Habitat for Humanity is one such Partner. Worldwide it turns 35 this year. Founded in 1976, it reached an important milestone 24 years later (in 2000) - dedicating their 100,000th house in New York City. In 2005, their 150,000 th house was dedicated in Romania. Construction on the 300,000th house began in Naples, FL and the 300,001st house in Zacapa, Guatemala in 2008. Habitat houses span six continents in nearly 80 countries with an impact both here at home and around the globe. As a Habitat supporter, we are moving towards the 500,000th house. From their Newsletter, "We are incredibly grateful for 35 years of partnerships, compassion and support from people like you. Thank you." Another such Partner is Re-Entry Program of Monroe County. This is a much needed program in our community aimed at ex-offenders. They currently sponsor 17 individuals. They are working with another six who are scheduled to be released between now and December 2011. There are also 18 graduates some of whom are giving back to the program, and some who have moved on to be productive members of our community. Sharlene Gilbert is the Director and she writes, "Please find it in your heart to give to us. We thank you for your support." FAITH PROMISE has pledged $2500 to this program and has been paid through September. For more information on the Re-Entry Program of Monroe County, go to www.ex-offender.com. Today there are envelopes in the Weekly News that may be used to support our 12 Partners. You can also use your regular weekly envelopes using the Missions line or anytime by marking your contribution FAITH PROMISE or Missions. The total pledge for this year is $25,000 and payments are up-to-date for of the year. This is a faithful witness of our promise to organizations that serve so many in need with compassion and hope.
Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade

To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net. Tuesday Kids our new elementary school outreach starts this Tuesday, October 25 and meets from 4-5 p.m. The group is limited to the first 12 students in 2nd through 6th grades. You MUST sign up by contacting Mrs. Randall. We will be making (and baking) carepackages for our ESUMC college students.
Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades

For information, please email Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net. To keep up to date with all youth ministry events check out the youth website: www.esumc.net/youth. Sunday School is held in the Youth Room at 11 a.m. with classes for Jr. High and Sr. High students. Sunday Night Youth Program for Jr. & Sr. High students is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. here at the church. We meet for games, hangout time, praise and worship, a message, and small group discussion time. Weekly Thursday Programs: JAM (Jesus & Me) our after-school program along with Fellowship Meal, and Small Group Bible Studies, meets weekly during the school year. The schedule is as follows: 2:45 - 5:00 p.m. JAM (Jr. High Outreach: 6th - 8th grades) 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal (6th - 12th grades) 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies (7th - 12th grades) CiCis All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Fundraiser Monday, November 7 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at the East Stroudsburg location. Bring a fundraiser postcard with you and youth missions will receive 10% of your purchase. Dodgeball Tournament - This years dodgeball tournament will be held Friday, December 2 from 7-10 p.m. at our church. Five person teams will compete in double elimination format. You can bring your own team or show up and we will place you on a team. $10 per person will get you guaranteed two games, pizza and drinks. Bring your friends, all ages are welcome. All money benefits youth ministry missions.

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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Prayers and Praise

Healing and Illness

Those with Cancer: Barb Counterman (Counterman family); Walter

Information and Events

Mission and Outreach

FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade

Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades

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