THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love

Our Vision: To be a Christian community where Christ is transforming lives
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 23 June 10, 2018

Ministry Corner - Bethany Mills

Greetings, brothers and sisters in Christ!

As many of you are aware, I have recently returned from maternity leave with a beautiful, little baby girl:
Ms. Hazel Lynn Mills! Born April 11th, 2018 at 2:42am, weighing 7lbs 12oz and measuring 22 inches long!
As Aric and I cherish this little one ’s presence and acknowledge the joy she brings to our family; I find
myself pondering the many joys our New Members and sweet newborns bring to our Church family and how
wonderful it is to experience new growth! As we continue to expand this community, and ultimately Christ ’s Kingdom, I am sure
many of you ponder our Church’s efforts and direction.

As you know, prior to my leave, the Steering committee approved the addition of three Ministry Teams, and the modification of
an existing Team. These three new Teams (Outreach & Evangelism, the Worship Planning Team and the Congregational Care
Team) were affirmed at Charge Conference in May, and have been formed to sow new gospel seeds and cultivate an
environment of healing and growth, in both our Church and in our Community. And this summer, we hope YOU choose to be a
part of this expansion! From outreach efforts like the Monday Night Community Meal or the Carnival, to opportunities like th e
West End Fair, the Fall Festival on Crystal Street or the St. Patrick ’s Day Parade, our Church is choosing to act on our Mission:
To love Jesus Christ, and to share His love! So come, step out of your comfort zone, and expect to be refreshed and blessed
while blessing others!

Proverbs 11:25 "Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself also be watered."

O U T R AG E O U S H O S P I T AL I T Y S T I L L N E E D E D

As a church family, we are seeking to extend outrageous hospitality to all who enter our doors, for all reasons! Many folks who
are not familiar with our church find themselves here when the funeral of a friend or loved one is held at ESUMC. Would you be
willing to occasionally serve as an usher/greeter/welcoming presence when funerals are held at ESUMC? Responsibilities
would include welcoming people, handing out bulletins, asking them to sign the guest register, giving them guidance and
direction as needed. Please contact Kathy Hinkey, 570-236-8183, or k_hinkey@hotmail.com.

“Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.” Romans 12:13

For more information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Peggy Strack at 570-856-2131 or visit our website: www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry
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JUNE DOLLAR
July 3- Kutztown Folk CHALLENGE
Festival

Aug 16 - Picnic
The United Methodist
Women are collecting
Sept 6 - Kettle Creek
baby toiletries, bibs, and
wipes to benefit the
Oct 18 - Pocono Plateau
(Pending) Pregnancy Resource
Center. I encourage
Community Block Party families to get involved
Nov 12 -Vocational Tec
Hi Friends, Thanksgiving Lunch in this dollar a month
If you would like to support the Block Party Outreaches, you can do ministry. . .
so by:
Dec 20 - Christmas Party/
1. Attending on Thursdays. Your presence and hospitality to our For more Information
neighbors shows you care about reaching the lost in our community. Lunch
2. Inviting your family, friends, and neighbors. What a perfect call Linda Drake at
opportunity to invite people! Questions, call Linda
3. Donating. We are in need of paper plates, plastic forks, bags of Drake 570-856-9395. 570-856-9395
potato chips/pretzels, cases of water bottles, and hamburger/hot dog
buns. If you are willing to donate any of these items, you can bring
them to the church kitchen on Sunday mornings, or Thursdays
before the block parties. You can
also drop off donations to the church
office Monday through Friday,
between 9am-1pm.
Thank you for your support! Let’s
keep reaching out to people in our
community with the love of Jesus
Christ!

Scott Kuhnle
Director of Youth Ministries

Prayers and Cards

Let’s continue to show our love & support for Linda

Drake during her treatments. Her address:

Jeanes Hospital
Patient Care Center
5th Floor, BMT Rm 531
7600 Central Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Attn: Linda Drake

Correction
Last week we said farewell to Gertrude Wilson as
she moved to North Carolina. She would like to stay
in touch with her ESUMC family, please take note of ESUMC Sunday Services and Studies
her corrected address:
Traditional 8:30 am
Gertrude Wilson Contemporary 10:45 am
4369 Orchard Creek Road Sunday School 9:45 am
Oriental, North Carolina 28571 Discipleship Groups 9:45 am
 Summer Equipping Classes for Adults ~ 9:45-10:35 Sundays

Drop in for one session, many or the entire series!

T h e Tr e a s u r e P r i n c i p l e
Jesus told a story about a hidden treasure that, once discovered,
brought life-changing joy. In this new video series based on the
best-selling book, The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn unearths
a simple yet profound principle that will radically change your
concept of stewardship. Short on guilt, Alcorn illuminates the
liberating joy of giving and its impact, not only for today but for
eternity as well.

4 Week Series
Randy Alcorn
If
Many people have a tough time believing that God still speaks.
We’ve learned from Scripture that God spoke to His people in
ancient times and in mysterious ways, but how do we hear His
voice now? The truth is God still communicates with His people,
but He often speaks in a whisper—not to make it difficult to
hear Him, but to draw us close.

4 Week Series
Mark Batterson
Wa t c h Yo u r M o u t h
Watch Your Mouth, the video series, is based on bestselling
author Dr. Tony Evans book by the same name. This compelling
resource will help you learn to tame your tongue. With real-life
stories and life-changing insights shared through engaging
teaching, you'll learn what the Bible teaches about talking.

4 Week Series
Tony Evans

Soul Whisperer
This series focuses on the art of relational influence. Like Jesus,
the original Soul Whisperer, learn to read others and share the
gospel at deeper, more resonating levels. The Soul Whisperer paradigm
teaches how to reach people from unique and distant starting points.

11 Week Series—Gary Comer (Please note: this series will NOT take place on Sundays but will
be concurrent with the weekly block parties on Thursday nights, 6:00-6:45 pm in Oberholtzer)

Soul Sister Mixer UMW Bazaar

Join the women of ESUMC for a Mixer, The United Methodist

June 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Women’s Church Bazaar is
at the Café on 13-14 cancelled this year.
Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg.
Please donate your items to
another organization of your choosing.
For more info contact Karen at 215-206-5158, or
Facebook.com/groups/ESUMCW Women’s Ministry Thank you for your cooperation!
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“Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
Choir Director
plans to give you hope and a future.” Position Open
Jeremiah 29:11 @esumc.net
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