Participating in Worship Today East Stroudsburg United

Ushers and Greeters

8:30 a.m.: Ed & Sue (Capt.) Bommarito, Bob & Bobbie Howes, Cindy
Methodist Church
Mission: To Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love
Hatton, Alma Brands
9:45 a.m.: Bob & Mary Anne (Capt.) Constable, Frank, Tammy,
Frankie & Colby Ems
11 a.m.: Rich Strack (Capt.) Jean Eden, Denise Thompson, Janette
Raughley, Bobby Cruse, Denna Perfetti
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Lay Readers: 8:30: Leigh Balcik 9:45 a.m.: Lynn Pappalardo
Acolytes: 11 a.m.: Matt Aldridge
Children’s Church: Ann Osbun
Church Driver: Linda Kissel
Altar Flower Delivery for May - Ross & Nancy Transue
Food Bank Ministry - Don & Grace Paul (Salvation Army)

Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280

Sr. Pastor
Associate Pastor-Discipleship
Congregational Care
Church Administrator
Lay-Led Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
College-Age Ministry
Contemporary W orship
Administrator of Finances
Financial Secretary
Maintenance
Sextons
Nursery Attendants
Music - Organist
Frank Sanders (ext. 14) fsanders@esumc.net
Candy Labar (ext. 12) clabar@esumc.net
Peggy Strack (ext. 23) pstrack@esumc.net
Sharmune Burgess (ext.10) sburgess@esumc.net
Kelli Oney (ext. 17) koney@esumc.net
Sue Randall (ext. 11) srandall@esumc.net
Scott Kuhnle (ext. 13) skuhnle@esumc.net
Shannon Burns (ext. 13) stburns@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Sue Mertz (ext. 15) smertz@esumc.net
Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) cfaunce@esumc.net
John Brush (ext. 18) jbrush@esumc.net
Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula (ext. 16)
Ana Price, Megan Bledsoe, Jennessy Hernandez
Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church office email: church@esumc.net
W ebsite: www.esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
570-421-3280

Weekly News
The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of weekly activities in
our church and community. It showcases new events that may not be
present in our monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted
on our website: www.esumc.net along with other news and events.
If you want your activity to be included, please make your
submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Submissions can be faxed to 421-0778, emailed to koney@esumc.net
or brought to the church office.
Welcome Visitors!
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 Welcome Center is located in Oberholtzer Hall, the room next
to the sanctuary. Brochures on all our ministries are available there.
~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The
café provides worshipers with an informal opportunity for fellowship.
~ 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
in the lower level of the church following worship.
Ministry
Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church
I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant
peace and security, says the Lord. - Jeremiah 33:6
Stephen Ministers are the caregivers. They are trained in
Christian care giving, including general topics such as listening,
feelings, boundaries, assertiveness, and using Christian resources in care
giving. In addition, their training covered specialized topics such as
ministering to the divorced, hospitalized, bereaved and aging.
Care Receivers are the recipients of a Stephen Minister's care. They are
people from our church or community who are experiencing divorce,
grief, loss of a job, loneliness, hospitalization, terminal illness, or any of
a number of other life difficulties. 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? For
more information, all Peggy Stack at 421-3280, ext. 23.
A FREE Blood Pressure Screening today from 9:30-10 a.m.,
10:45-11:15 a.m., and 12-12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Get your blood
pressure checked, speak with a nurse and pick up literature from the
American Heart Association. There is much that you can do to lower
your chances of having a heart attack or stroke
Help for The Cook Family who recently lost their home in a fire is
looking for help in moving into a new home within the next few weeks.
For information and/or to volunteer, call Peggy at 421-3280, ext. 23.
American Cancer Society of Monroe County offers many free
services to cancer patients. If you or someone you love would like
further information about obtaining a wig, make-up, transportation to
treatments, or one-on-one support, contact them at 1-888-227-2345.
 Magnify
Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship
The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory
of Bruce Osbun, Sr., by Bruce and Ann Osbun. (2 GA)
The Special Arrangement is given to the Glory of God and in
celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Jack and Chich Wallie
by their children and grandchildren.
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Many Thanks to the Children's Choir, Sue Randall, and Jon Strack for
music during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. To accompany their singing,
some of the children will play "Orff instruments," a standard educational
method for young students. Also this morning, the Youth Bell Choir
with parents and helpers are sharing worship music as guests of Pastor
Bob Hachtman at Fritz Memorial United Methodist Church in
Bethlehem.
Music Ministry Opportunities during June, July and August during the
the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services are being scheduled. Persons interested in
solo or small ensembles in a variety of styles are invited to see Pauline
Fox or email her at foxes@esumc.net.
"Line-Dance Across the Room!" – Saturday, June 12 is a "country"
social from 5-8:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser toward the September
Organ Concert Series. The evening will feature a "chuck wagon" supper
followed by line-dancing lessons for all ages with Maureen Keller,
teacher at Memorytown. A sign up table and tickets will be in
Fellowship Hall next Sunday. A Planning Meeting Will Be Held
Today from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the Bridal Lounge for anyone willing
to organize or help. Volunteers will be needed to collect items for silent
auction and prepare baskets before the event, and to assist at the supper
with setting up, preparing, serving, and cleaning up. Please contact
Pauline Fox at 223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net
Prayer 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. Please be sure to include
your name on the request. This aids us in updating our weekly prayer requests.
Confidentiality is very important. We, as a church family, want to honor each
person's right to privacy. Please be mindful of this as you write your requests.
Sunday Morning Prayer Invitation
You are invited to pray in Eaton Chapel following all worship services. Bring
your concerns for healing and blessing or spiritual renewal. Those from our
prayer ministry are there to serve you .
Healing and Illness
Troy Phillips, Jen Jabolson, Regina (Karlene Smith)
Grandfather - Robert Riffel, Sr (Max Riffel)
Christine & Mike W arner (Leon Warner)
Lynn Kohler & family (Maria Jacobs)
Suzanne Mumbauer & Nicole Nardi (Tom & Leigh Balcik)
Marie Vieczorek (Pastor Candy)
Tim Wolf (Family)
Michael Amici & Kevin Stewart (Jim & Nanci)
Those with Cancer
Florence Keith ( Sue & Ed); Christian Stohmaier (Durney Family); Gordon
Lyons, Jean Cosky, Asa Atherhold (Mercurio Family); Ann Hondros (Vera
Pilgrim); Flossie Coogan (Jenni Poole)
Other
FOG - Safety while on Mission Trip
The Family of Ruth Haas (Ed & Sue Bommerito)
Tony Migliozi, guidance (Pastor Candy)
David Patrick, guidance (MaryLee Bennett)
MaryEllen & Laura (Raganese Family)
Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake & Faith Promise: UMCOR (Missions Team)
Strength, safety and protection while serving in Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson,
Danielle Luna; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Everett Horton, Chris Stowe;
Air Force: Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army (Japan): Kamahl Gordon
 Missions
Opportunities for Service and Outreach to Our Community and World
Next Sunday, May 23 during all three services
We Welcome Ryan Moyer of Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship
and Family Promise Director, Kathy Aira
Ryan Moyer will share stories from his recent Mission trips with 31
students. You will also hear how God is working in Ryan’s life as he
sets forth on an exciting new journey. Family Promise - Kathy will
share the latest news regarding Family Promise in our area and the ways
we can get involved as a church and community.
Family Promise Arrives May 23-30 - In order to meet the needs of this
outreach, we are in need of volunteers to:
- cover an evening shift Thurs., Fri. or Sat from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m..
- prepare and serve an evening meal Sun., Mon., Wed. or Sat. evenings
from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- clean-up Sunday morning 8 a.m.
Contact Kelli at koney@esumc.net or 421-3280 for information or to
volunteer.
Food Bank Sunday - Food collected today will be shared among our
Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and Follow Me Foundation. Please
place your donations in the Food Bank Box in Oberholtzer Hall.
Quilts for Pocono Area Transitional Housing - The Davis Sunday
school class is making quilts for these families in transition. Donations
of used (good condition) full size sheets, quilts, blankets or any kind of
material are needed. Call Lois Taylor at 402-4882 or bring these items
to the Bridal Lounge any Sunday from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Kids Against Hunger - The Handbell Choirs from St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Tannersville have taken on a humongous service project.
Saturday, May 22 they will be making 20,000 food packets and need
volunteers from 1-2:30 p.m. or from 2:30 - 4 p.m. To help, please
contact Nancy Koch at 619-8423 today.
Membership
Opportunities That Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ
Staff Parish Relations Committee invites you to congratulate Pastor
Candy LaBar upon receiving her Masters in Divinity from Drew
Theological Seminary today following worship. Additionally, Pastor
LaBar will be commissioned as Provisional Local Elders along with Bob
Amundsen. Pastor Bob Hatchman will be Ordained as a Full Elder
during Annual Conference Saturday, May 22.
Celebrating Womenhood Banquet is Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by United Methodist Women, is for women
of all ages. Dinner is followed by entertainment. For tickets contact
Linda Drake at 424-6038.
District Conference News - As your lay delegate (Pat Braun), I will be
attending the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference is May 20-22 in
Lancaster. I want to bring two resolutions to your attention. One
pertains to gambling as a moral issue and urges repeal of Pennsylvania's
gambling laws and abstention from gambling. This resolution describes
the negative aspects of gambling and why we as Christians should
oppose gambling. The second is an amendment of the policy: Safe
Sanctuaries, Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church. This
amendment recommends that all new applicants or volunteers working
with children, youth or vulnerable adults undergo a nationwide criminal
background check, and that churches have the right to conduct
additional checks. I will let you know the status of these after the
conference. Please pray for all clergy and lay members May 20-22.
Leisure Activities
Softball - Team ESUMC Tues., 5/18 vs. Innovation Church and Fri.,
5/21 vs. Zion UCC both games start at 6 p.m. at the Pinebrook field
on Rt. 191 & Hallett Road in Stroudsburg. Come cheer them on!
Adult Co-ed Recreational Basketball meets every Monday at 8 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call John at 426-7574.
Adult Basketball for men meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. For more information call Eric at 242-6047.
 Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
Children's Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade
Preschool Staff Positions - Deadline for receiving applications is
Friday, May 21. If anyone in our congregation is interested in
applying for a staff position in our new preschool, applications and
job descriptions are available in the church office. Any questions,
contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net or 421-3280, ext. 11.
Big News for Little People! We are very excited to announce a new
addition to Our Children's Ministry Program! Starting this September
2010, our church will be opening "Foundations" a BRAND-NEW
Christian Preschool for children ages 3-5. Enrollment has begun and
will remain open until class spaces are full. Contact Sue Randall for
more information or to receive a registration packet at 421-3280;
srandall@esumc.net.
Summer Theater Outing is Friday, June 18 at DeSales University.
Join us as we sit on the stage and watch Robin Hood. Church vans
will leave the parking-lot at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show. Tickets
are $9 each. Contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net to reserve
your ticket.
Next Week- Hamilton Manor! Sunday, May 23 our Kindergarten
and First Grade Sunday School class is scheduled to share worship
with the residents of Hamilton Manor. Permission slips are being
handed out in Sunday School today and must be returned next
Sunday. Students should meet in the classroom prior to 9 a.m. The
church vans will leave at 9:15 a.m. and children will return at 11 a.m.
Booster seats can fit in the van or parents can opt to drive their
children and follow the van.
Backyard Buddies, our after-school program for second-and-third
graders, will meet at the church for a Bible Study, Tuesday, May 18
from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Last meeting of the year is Tuesday, June 1 for the
McDade Trail Hike- Family Picnic.
Maturity
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning
So Long, Insecurity books by Beth Moore are now available in the
church office for $17 each. Please contact Kelli at koney@esumc.net
or 421-3280 if you would like one.
The Davis Class will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Lois
Taylor (4222 Manor Drive, Apt.101 Stroudsburg) Monday, May 24
at 1 p.m. Call Lois at 402-4882 for directions.
September 10-11, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA
Kelli Mercurio is excited about this year’s event. She wants to take
50 women from our church and community! Tickets are $89 and
includes two box lunches. Payments this year can be made on-line
using a charge card at www.gps.womenoffaith.com (group name
ESUMC, East Stroudsburg, PA) Kelli will be in Fellowship Hall
today to answer any questions you may have. She also has gift
certificates if you would like to treat a special woman in your life.
Invite a friend and experience this amazing women’s event together!
College-Aged Ministry – F.O.G.
If you have any questions about this ministry or want to attend an
event, contact Shannon at stburns@esumc.net or 421- 3280, ext. 13.
• Sunday School meets weekly from 11a.m.- 12 p.m. in the Office
Building, 2nd Floor.
• Bible Study meets every Tuesday night in the Youth Room "tank"
from 7-8 p.m..
• Coffeehouse Worship meets every Thursday from 8:30 - 9:30
p.m. in Oberholtzer Hall. Coffeehouse Worship will be taking a
"Summer Break", The last coffeehouse of the year will be May 27.
• Mission Trip- Please keep the FOG in your prayers this week as
they will be serving UrbanPromise in Camden New Jersey from
May16-22.
 W eekly Calendar - Sunday - May 9
Maturity 9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir, Choir Room
Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, Lower Level Classrooms
Adult Sunday School Classes
Graduating Students - If you know of a high school or college 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School, Youth Room
student graduating this year, please contact the church office at 421- College-Aged Sunday School, Office Building, 2 nd Fl.
3280, so we may recognize them. Who Is God?, Lower Level Room 6
12:15 p.m. Organ Planning Meeting, Bridal Lounge
Youth Ministry - 7th - 12th Grades 12:30 p.m. Youth Mission Trip Meeting, Youth Room
6th graders entering 7th grade next year are invited to join in 7:00 p.m. Youth Program, Youth Room
Monday -May 17
Jr. High and Youth Group Programing. 9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting, Conference Room
12:00 p.m. N.A.,Lower Level, Open Area
Mission Trip Informational Meeting today from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in 6:00 p.m. Celebrating Womenhood, Fellowship Hall
the Youth Room for students attending the Sr. High Mission trip to 6:30 p.m. Praise Leaders Meeting, Bridal Lounge
Mississippi and their parents. 8:00 p.m. Co-ed Basketball, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday - May 18
Youth Sunday School Classes for all youth in 7th - 12th grades meet 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area
weekly at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. 3:30 p.m. Backyard Buddies, Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Room
Sunday Night Youth Program will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. The 6:45 p.m. Stephen Supervision, Office Bldg., 2 nd Fl.
evening will consist of fellowship, worship and message and games. 7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall & FOG Bible Study, Youth Rm
W ednesday - May 19
Thursday Night Bible Studies (small groups) meet weekly. Youth 12:00 & 5:30 p.m. N.A., Open Area
meet in the Youth Room from 7-7:20 p.m. for fellowship and then 2:30 p.m. J.A.M., Fellowship Hall
break into small groups for Bible study from 7:30– 8:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Jr. High Boys Bible Study, Youth Room
6:30 p.m. Praise Team, Sanctuary
Jr. High Boys Bible Study is Wednesday nights, following JAM
6:45 p.m. Anointed Study, Conference Room
with dinner at 5:15 p.m. and Bible study from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Thursday - May 20
J.A.M (7th and 8th grade outreach), after-school program, meets 10:00 a.m. Stepping Up, Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area
every Wednesday, from 2:45-5 p.m. at the church. Church van
6:00 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
transportation from Stroudsburg and JTL schools is available.
7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Studies, Youth Room
Permission forms are in the Youth Room or at the Information Center 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Choir Room
in Fellowship Hall. Friends are invited! 8:00 p.m. A.A., Lower Level, Room 6
8:30 p.m. Coffee House, Oberholtzer Hall
2010 Summer Mission Trips - Sr. High Mississippi Trip for students
Friday -May 21
completing 8th -12th grades is Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 1. $100
12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level, Open Area
deposit is now due to reserve your spot. Jr. High Pittsburgh Project 4:00 p.m. Troop 542, Lower Level, Room 7
Trip is Monday July 5 – Friday July 9 for all students going into 7th or Saturday - May 22
8th grade. A $70 non-refundable deposit is needed to reserve your spot. 11:00 a.m. Organ Rehearsal, Sanctuary
For a list of payments and meeting dates, please see Scott Kuhnle or 12:00 p.m. N.A., Lower Level & 8:00 p.m. A.A., Lower Level
pick up a copy in the youth room.