october trumpet call 2010

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Dear Friends,

Fall is, by far, my favorite season of the year. Theres justsomething new and different in the air! This time of year, I

have the inexplicable urge to buy new day planners and freshly-sharpened pencils, as if I am going back to school myself. Thisback-to-school season is a time for all of us, kids and adultsalike, to start fresh and explore new opportunities. Every Sep-tember, it is as if we have the chance to experience New Years

all over again!In many ways, it is back-to-school time for East Stroudsburg

United Methodist Church as well. New things are happening.Theres something electrifying in the air at East StroudsburgUnited Methodist Church. Godis in the air at our church!

This fall, we are experiencing many new beginnings. We are

welcoming Pastor Ed and Faith Kimes back after a year of min-istry in Falmouth, England. We are looking forward to thecompletion of our basement renovation and are eagerly antici-pating the ways that we can use that space to achieve Gods

vision for our church. We are reaching out to our communityby opening a new Christian preschool. We are revamping ourevery member in ministry commitment program and our finan-cial pledge program so that we can all grow deeper in our rela-tionships with God.

We are planning new opportunities for fellowship, community outreach,and discipleship. God is certainly in the air at East Stroudsburg United

Methodist Church! This fall is just full of possibilities! Join us as we cele-brate all of these new beginnings at ourEnd-of-Summer Celebration onSunday, September 12. This is sure to be a wonderful time when we canall come together and celebrate the ways that God is moving in our church.Lets begin a new year together!

Pastor Candy LaBar

Trumpet Call

83. South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 570-421-3280

www.esumc.net email: [email protected]

Newsletter of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church - September 2010

TO LOVE JESUS CHRIST AND TO SHARE HIS LOVE

New Years, All Over Again! At-A-GlanceUpcoming EventsSeptember 5, Pastor Ki-

mes returns to

Worship

September 12,Community Cele-bration Event

from 12:30 - 3

p.m.

September 26,Organ Concert 3

p.m.October 3,E-Women in Fel-

lowship Hall

October 5-9,Church Directory

PicturesOctober 10,IAMmovie at 7 p.m.

October 17,Laity Sunday

October 31, CommunityOutreach Trunk or Treat

6-8 p.m.

Church Office is Closed

Monday, September 6

for Labor Day.


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The Steering Team meets the first Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. The purposeof the team is to maintain the ministries created by ourvision in utilizing the resources of people, financialgifts and buildings by administering the business ofthe church.

All meetings are open to the congregation. Theofficial copy of the September minutes are posted onthe Informational Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.

Pastor Candy, End of Summer Celebration was

exciting. We had more than 250 people attend.The revamping of the stewardship program is go-ing well. Young Adult (College-Aged) ministryBible study and Fellowship events are runningwith volunteers.

Lay Delegate, Pat Braun , Compared visionstatements to look for alignment with our proposedstatement: Our vision is to challenge and encour-age everyone in our congregation to know and fol-low Christ. Ours is a good match with the Confer-

ence Vision Statement.

Lay Leader, Jill Malefyt, Laity Sunday is Octo-ber 17. Ministries need to be organized better.Taking first steps towards strategic plan.

Ministry Placement Team, John Hollister, Se-lection process underway. Difficult finding peoplewilling to serve. Work on the commitment pro-gram is progressing. Reviewed job description forsteering chairperson.

Staff Parish Relations, Dave Baxter, Staffevaluations were completed. Held exit interviewwith Shannon, her last day was August 31.

Stewardship, Mark Oney, Budget letters weresent to the staff with a request for ministry criticalitems, budget can be enhanced if funds are avail-able. Budget will be available for review by mem-bers October 31. Parishioners will be able to askquestions at the November Church Conference.

Steering Team votes on the budget after the con-ference.

Trustees, Bob Repsher, Receiving quotes for anew alarm system to replace the old system or wewill loose our insurance. Will use capital reservesfor funding. Updated the construction schedule.

Preschool, Sue Randall, Tuesday & Thursdaymorning going well. Financially, the program isbreaking even.

New Business:Ministry placement nominations, the proposed VisionStatement and the budget will be available to the con-gregation on October 31 for review before the churchconference on November 10 at 7 p.m.

Steering Team Condensed . . .

News you need to knowin our church, district and conference

Farewell and God Bless!We wish to thank Shannon for her two years of service as director ofCollege-Aged/Young Adult Ministries. Shannon graduated from EastStroudsburg University in December and now works full-time in earlychildhood care and education. She will be stepped down as from her

ministry position September 1. We thank her for her hard work andwish her well as she embarks on a new stage of her journey!

An Exciting Journey

Our church administrator Sharmune Burgess has been exploring thecall to ministry that God has placed on her life. This summer, Shar-mune was appointed August 1 o serve the Portland United Methodist

Church as a part-time pastor. She will continue to work in her currentposition at our. We wish her well and pray Gods continued blessings

on her as she serves the people of Portland and ESUMC!

NEWSSTAFF


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Page 3Vision 2011 Grow, Connect, Serveby Jill Malefyt

As the Vision Team 2011 interviewed the staff, looked at the results of the congregational visioning question-naire, and prayed and reflected on Gods will for our church, the team discerned that the word relationships keptcoming up again and again. In our sessions, we asked the question, How can we as a church build relationshipswith God and with each other? The team realized that when people are sold-out disciples of Jesus, their prioritiesare arranged in such a way that they put him first in their lives, resulting in joyful giving, serving and loving.

The Vision Team envisioned three ways that we as a church can make room for the Holy Spirit to create de-voted followers of Jesus in our congregation: by growing as disciples through Christs teachings, by serving Christby serving others, and by connecting with one another in Christian community. Below is the proposed Vision2011, which you will be asked to vote on at the Church Conference on November 10, 2010 at 7 p.m.

Our vision is to challenge and encourageeveryone in our congregation to know andfollow Christ by:

growingas disciples through Christsteachings

serving Christ by serving others

connecting with one another inChristian community

The Suggested Initiatives

Broaden our spiritual educational opportu-nities and formats, encouraging every-one to connect with Gods Word.

Workwith everyone to discover their spiri-tual gifts, ensuring that all will serve in

some way in our church or community.

Create fellowship programs that encour-age diverse participation of groups andindividuals, both within and outsidethe church.

Servants

Connecting through Christ

Commitment Sunday, November 14This year we have a new look and time-frame for our commitment program. We are

working towards changing the commitment year from January through December to Sep-tember through August. In order to make this transition, your commitment will take place from January 1,2011 through August 31, 2011.

We have changed the layout of the Commitment Card and the way our ministry opportunities are listedEvery ministry will now be categorized under these four areas, which enhance our proposed vision for 2011:

Grow - We are all called as servants to help each other grow spiritually. 2 Peter 3:18, But grow in thegrace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Connect- We are called as servants to connect people to Gods local church. Ephesians 2:19 says, You are

no longer foreigners, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.

Serve - We are called as servants to reach out and share the Good News with others. Galatians 5:13 says,You were called to freedom, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but throughlove become servants to one another.

Praise - We all exist to celebrate Gods presence in worship and celebration. Psalm 68:4 says, Our God, youare the one who

Support - As we work towards changing our commitment year, the stewardship end of our this program willremain on the calendar year. The stewardship team will use this opportunity to help us grow in our knowl-edge of how God calls us to give.
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Page 4Why Should I Give?One of the responsibilities of our Stewardship Team is to encourage you in

your financial giving. This year, the Stewardship Team has been wrestlingwith different ways to make that goal a reality. We have been asking our-selves: How should we best build a ministry plan and budget for 2011? Shouldwe use Commitment Cards? Estimate-of-Giving Cards? Nothing at all? Howcan we encourage people to give not only of their time and talents, but also

of their resources?Because these questions involve the topic of money, theyare considered by many to be somewhat controversial.

After reviewing commitment totals from the last several years, our teamhas noted that the dollar amount of our churchs financial commitment hasdecreased. Even more alarmingly, we have learned that the number of peoplemaking commitments has decreased as well! As a team, we have discerned as

to the major causes for these decreases. First, the financial commitment process has, in many ways, becomea sidebar to the time and talent commitment card. In most recent years we have received many more timeand talent commitments than financial commitments. Perhaps individuals consider the financial part of thecommitment card to be optional. Second, because of the financial uncertainty in the world, many people arebeing more careful with their money. Perhaps individuals are spending less and trying to hang on to more.

With the above thoughts in mind the Stewardship Team believes that a financial commitment or estimateprocess separate from our time and talent commitment program is the direction we should move forwardwith. The reality is that we could do as many mainline American churches are doing and base our plans for2011 based on historical giving. These churches simply go off previous years giving data and than chart amid-year adjustment course depending on where giving is at that time. As commitments have steadily gonedown over the last few years that is exactly what weve done at ESUMC! Because of this in one way or an-other our leaders and staff have had to hold back even though weve had a budget that said move ahead.

The Stewardship Team seeks your help in rejuvenating this financial process. Just imagine what God can

accomplish through us as the Body of Christin East Stroudsburg! But before we even seethe Estimate-of-Giving Cards, all of us(including the Stewardship Team) need toask ourselves a few questions:

First, what is my church worth to me? Howimportant is it to my life?

Second, what ministry opportunities takeplace in my church? How much am I will-ing to give to maintain and grow thoseprograms?

Third, how can my financial resources beused beyond the walls of our church,reaching our community and world?

Certainly, its more than just paying thebills! As we give back what God has givenus, it allows us to work together as a bodyto do wonderful things in Christs name

Join us in this Spiritual ExerciseWere asking everyone to consider all that

God has given you and what our church in East Strouds-

burg means to you. Please pray, reflect and dream aboutour church and all that God can do through us in the fu-ture.

You will be receiving a packet in the mail during the firstweek of October. In the packet you will find four items:1. Answers to questions about why the giving

information you provide the church is important2. A summary of the proposed 2011 ministry plan3. Your Estimate-of-Giving Card4. Your third quarter giving statement

As a church, our mission is to love Jesus Christ and sharehis love. One of the ways that you can live into that mis-sion is by giving wisely and allowing our StewardshipTeam see where God is leading our congregation. As yougive of your financial resources, you can support yourchurch, transform the lives of others, and make a differ-ence in your life as a disciples of Jesus Christ!


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Page 5Fellowship

I AM sends an important message without being preachy.

The Ten Commandments are for our own good. I recommend

this movie for Christians and seekers

-Lee Strobel, NY Times best selling Author.

7 p.m.Fellowship

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These activities are open to the com-munity. Invite a friend and create anopportunity to talk about your faith.

Adult Co-ed Recreational Basket-ball every Monday at 7 p.m. in theFellowship Hall. For informationcall John at 426-7574.

Adult Men Basketball every Tues-

day at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.For information call Eric at 242-6047.new race. Upcoming races canbe found at

Theme: Soups and Stews

This outreach ministry meets the thirdSaturday of each month in FellowshipHall. The informal evening is open any-one in our church or community and willa meal followed by a time of devotionand prayer.

Bring your favorite soup or stew to shareand invite your friends and family to en-joy a night of Christian fellowship.

Since it is World Food Day, we will betaking a collection for the United Meth-

odist Committee on Relief. The money

raised will help UMCOR to provide

year-round action in alleviating hunger. Together we can advance hope in

Christs name. www.umcor.org.

S.W.A.T.Senior Workers Action Team

Fourth Tuesday of Every Month

Calling Men, Women, retirees and anyone who has threehours of work in them a month. Please offer your service tokeep our church in top shape. This group cleans, paintsand organizes things the Fourth Tuesday of every month,starting October 26. Ken & Bonnie Alspach will serve break-fast at 8:30 a.m and the team works from 9-Noon. Comewhen you can leave when you must. Call Bob Rosenberger


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It has been almost five years since our last directory. Many faces havechanged! Help our pastors, members and staff put faces with names. Youcan schedule your appointment on-line, at www.esumc.net orby calling the

church office. Dates are Tuesday, Oct. 5; Wednesday, Oct. 6; Thurs-day, Oct. 7; Friday, Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9.

There is no cost to having your picture taken. You will receive a free8X10 or a full sheet of wallets and a church directory. You do not have tobe a member to have your picture taken. You can also invite your ex-tended family or friends to have their pictures taken and use this opportu-nity for holiday postcards or gifts. If you have college students, additionaldates in November will be available.

We look forward to seeing you in our new directory!

the MistersGet ready for another great year of cooking atEast Stroudsburg United Methodist Church.The schedule is set for the year. If you love tocook and share ideas, this ministry is for you!Each person is asked to bring $2 to cover ex-

penses. All events are on Fridays starting at6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, unless otherwise stated. RSVP toLila Walker at 421-6345.

November 5, Gifts from the Kitchen - Share creative wayson making and packaging food gifts for the holidays.

Merry Martha's &

OlderKidsFall Events

This group is a 55+ aged group that meets

at the church or off-site for a time of fellow-ship. You need not be a member, so bring afriend. For planning purposes, please RSVPto Jean Snyder at 421-0485. If needed, Jeancan also arrange transportation.

October, 12 Pot-luck with a special speaker

from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Monday, November 8 - Thanksgiving Dinnerat the Monroe County Technical School.

If you are a married couple under the age of 40, markyour calendar to meet at the church for a great dinnerand time of fellowship

Saturday, October 236:30 p.m.Child-care is available, however a RSVP is required

by contacting Melissa Richie [email protected]

YoungAdultCouples

CongratulationsAfter ten years to-

gether, Joan Patti

and Bill Campbell

decided to be mar-

ried. They were

wed August 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the

church they have joined in North

Carolina. Cards of congratulationsand blessings may be sent to:

50 Brooks Court, Apt. 103,

Shallotte, North Carolina, 28470.
mailto:''[email protected]:''[email protected]:''[email protected]


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This annual event is held at Hopewell United MethodistChurch in Dowingtown, PA. A church van will provide trans-portation to all who wish to attend. This is a great opportunityto hear from some top speakers. Debi Nixon, who has served16 years with Rev. Adam Hamilton at the United MethodistChurch of the Resurrection in Kansas City, is the keynote

speaker and will share her experiences with the entire group.

This year the classes offered are:CATCH: Connecting and Attracting Visitors by Debi Nixon -Debi is passionate about church renewal - we are called to be out-wardly focused. The CATCH program you will give a grand-scopeview of the strategies, tools and ideas churches can use to attractand connect with the un-churched in their community.

Help! I Teach at Church, But I Dont Know Anything Aboutthe Bible by Rev. Dr. Deb Appler - Many of our local churchteachers are answering the call to lead various classes and groups,

but they dont necessarily have the skills to teach others what theBible really means. Come and learn how to get the most out of yourBible so you can teach others to do the same.

Transitioning Into Alternative Styles of Worship by JoseRickyAyala - You will see Rickys passion for various forms and styles of worship and he will share his learning aroundpreaching, music, laity/clergy involvement, accomplishments, pitfalls and expectations from his transition experience.

Creation: Do We Care? By Beth Norcross - This more than a trendy clich in this 21st century; there is a biblical im-

perative for us to protect the earth. As disciples of Jesus Christ, are we being the best stewards we can be of Gods goodearth? Come and learn what we are called to do and how to develop a creation care effort within your congregation.

Developing a Culture of Personal Spirituality by Vicki Pry -In the midst of the clamor, the noise, the distractions of

our culture and this world, so many are longing to find ways to go deeper with God; to be in intimate relationship withJesus Christ. It is essential that local churches develop meaningful opportunities to increase followers personal spiritual-

ity as they strive to satisfy this innate hunger.

As you can see there many opportunities to help us grow as followers of Christ. Dinner is provided. We will beleaving the church at 12:30 p.m. and return approx. 9:30 p.m. It is a commitment, but one I feel you will notregret making. Reservations are needed by November 1. If you are interested in attending please call KelliOney at 421-3280 or email [email protected].

**Childcare is provided. I can share from my own experience last year, the care provided is excellent. My sonreally enjoyed himself. You can also talk with Peggy Strack or Sharmune Burgess who also attend this eventlast year.

"Have you ever come on anything

quite like this extravagantgenerosity of God..?"

God truly showed the women that at-tended the Philadelphia conferencethis year for Women of Faith that His loveis over the top!Messages ofGod's never ending love and compassionwith evident in the messages ofall the speakers. Mary Beth Chapman leftthe arena of 11,000 womensilent as she delivered her powerful mes-

sage of hope for us, and how herfamily turned what Satan intended forharm to what God could use for hope.

Angie Simmons has stepped out infaith to become the Group Leader fornext year's Imagine tour. The dates for the2011 conference in Philadelphia areSeptember 9 and10.

You can hear more about this experi-ence at the Women of Faith LadiesNight Out in October. Plan to join us aswe head to Hackmans Bible Book Store in

Allentown and have dinner together. Con-tact Kelli Mercurio at [email protected]


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Enough - Discovering Joy through Simplicity and GenerosityTwo options for this 6-week study.

Tuesday afternoons from 12 1:15pm ( Please bring your

lunch!), Oct. 5 through Nov. 9 is led by Mark OneyWednesday evenings from 7 8:30 p.m. , Oct. 6 through Nov. 10

led by Ken Brown.

Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free (19th century Shakersong) Do you often find yourself worrying about your finances? Do yousometimes feel like your checkbook controls you, rather than you con-

trolling your checkbook? If so, you are not alone. Money, after all, canhave great power over our lives. By studying Adam Hamiltons Enough,we invite you to reclaim power over your finances through biblical teach-ings. Find the keys to cultivating financial contentment, overcoming fi-nancial fears, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity.

Exploring World ReligionsLed by Pastor Candy LaBar. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 7:45p.m. This 6-week study meets from Oct. 5 - Nov. 9.

Its all too easy to spend our entire lives in our comfortable Christiancircles. But the reality is that we share our world with billions of peoplewho do not share our Christian faith! What do our religious neighborsbelieve? How are our traditions similar, and how are they different? This

study will focus on five major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Is-lam, Judaism, and Christianity. Learn more about these faithsand yourown!as you participate in this study. Note: This study will also include

optional on-site visits to other religious communities.

Growing Deeper DisciplesThis fall, we are offering a great variety ofstudies and book discussions through our

Growing Deeper Disciples program. Formore information on any of the studiesoffered, or to register for a study, please

contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280, ext. 12or [email protected]

Everybodys Normal Till YouGet To Know ThemLed by Tim and Jill Malefyt, Sunday morn-ings from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. This 8-weekstudy is Oct. 3 through Nov. 21

In Everybody's Normal Till You

Get to Know Them, teacher and best-selling author John Ortberg zooms in onthe things that make community

tick. You'll get a thought-provoking lookat God's heart, at others, and at your-

self. Even better, you'll gain wisdom andtools for drawing closer to others in pow-erful, impactful ways. With humor, in-

sight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortbergshows how community pays tremendousdividends in happiness, health, supportand growth. It's where we encounterGod's love in tangible ways and discover

the transforming power of being loved,and accepted just the way we are.

Who You Are When No One'sLookingLed by Jeff Durney, Sunday mornings

from 11 a.m. 12 p.m. This 8-week studyruns from Oct. 3 through Nov. 21

We are all at our best when it counts.But what are we like when no ones look-ing? Thats where character comes in

being consistent even when it doesntseem to matter. By exploring Bill HybelsWho You Are When No Ones Looking,you can learn to cultivate courage, disci-pline, vision, endurance, and love in your

own life.Through this study, and withGods guidance and strength, discoverhow you can maintain character that lasts.

Fall Discipleship Opportunities

Young Adult Bible Study(formerly College-Age Bible Study)

The Young Adult Bible Study meets Tuesday evenings from7 8 p.m.This group currently meets in the Mens Classroom.

(Church Building, Main Level), but is making plans to soon meet inlocal coffee shops. This group is currently finishing an in-depthstudy on the book of Revelation, and is getting ready for their next

study & discussion topic.By participating in this intimate, small-group Bible study, you

will have the opportunity to make connections with other youngadult Christians while growing deeper in your faith! For more infor-mation, or to participate in the Young Adult Bible Study, please

contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280, x. 12 or [email protected].


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information or to register for an event at [email protected] or 570-421-3280.

Sunday School Teach-

ers NeededEach week, kids learn about

Gods love for them throughthe Bibles many stories! If

youve been thinking about

teaching Sunday School, wewould love to have you joinour team. All age levels avail-able.

Teachers generally teachonce a month in the same class-room with an aide. College stu-dents are welcome-great teach-ing experience

Call Sue Randall at 421-3280 for more information.Teacher sign up sheets are out-side each classroom.

Our after-school programs meet twice a month on Tuesdays from3:30-5 p.m. at the church. Activities include: outings; visitation withour older and homebound members; mission projects; weekly devo-tions; games and snacks. Parents are requested to help with snacksand at least one activity per quarter.

Backyard Buddies, for children in grades 2/3 will meet at the churchon October 5 and 19. November 2 a trip is planned to North SummitClimbing Gym.

Lords Army, for children in grades 4/5/6 will meet October 12 and26. November 9 a trip is planned to North Summit Climbing Gym.

School pick up is available by church van from JM Hill, ESE,Stroudsburg Intermediate, and Stroudsburg Middle Schools. Groupsize is limited, so sign up soon if your child is interested in participat-ing this school year.

Love Camp?Then why not plan on attend-ing the Pocono Plateau Fall Chil-drens Retreat? from Friday, Oc-tober 1 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oc-tober 3 at 2 p.m.

Camp entitled Jesus DidWhat? Children in grades 3-6will look at things out of the or-dinary that Jesus did with HISfriends, along with exploring Je-

sus' life and miracles to figureout why so many people said,and are still saying, Jesus DidWhat?

For more information or

to register on-line visit

www.poconoplateau.org

Sunday, October 316-8 p.m.

Church Parking-lot

Get ready for this Family Out-reach Event. We will offer thechildren in our church and com-munity a safe environment toTrick or Treat.

Car trunks will be transformed

into a biblical village. Help willbe needed along with donationsof candy and Christian prizes!

Cars with large trunks or minivans are needed. Watch theWeekly News other ways you canhelp Share the Love of Christ,with the children in our area.


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By Scott Kuhnle

The overall Youth Ministry is for youth in grades 7-12Jr. High is for grades 7-8 and Sr. High is for grades 9-12

Hiking ClubBob Rosenberger will be

leading a hiking club thethird Sunday of everymonth for all youth in 7-12 grades. We will meetat the church at 12 p.m.and head off to do someeasy to moderate hiking.The first hike will be onSunday, September 19.

Contact Scott at [email protected] or 421-3280, ext 13.with questions, for more information or to register for an event .

Calling Adults as we

Gear Up for Fall MinistryHow can you fit in

We have changed our Weekday Fall Schedule toaccomplish three goals. 1. Make parent pick-upeasier; 2. Help our JAM students transition into aBible study where they can grow in their faith and

3. Fellowship for all youth in 7-12 grades.JAM, our after-school outreach programfor 7-8 graders meets every Thursday from2:455 p.m. at the church. Help is needed with

transportation from local schools to the church. Drivers leave the churchat 2 p.m. and return by 3:30 p.m. We also need adults, especially fe-males to hang out with the kids from 3-5 p.m. on a rotating schedule.Fellowship Dinners will follow JAM from 5-6 p.m. for those attendinga small group Bible study at 6 p.m. Help is need in providing a simplemeal for these kids.

Small Group Bible Studies will now meet from 6-7:30 p.m. For allyouth in 7-12 grades. Youth will break out into individual

small groups according to age and gender. Safe Sanctu-ary requires that we have two adults in each group.

Currently Dawn Johns & Gail Blobner are doing anAWESOME JOB leading our Jr. High Girls. Robin Braun &Kevin Coogan are AMAZING leading our Jr. High Boys.Because of work schedules, there are times when theseleaders are unable to make it. Please consider how you can fit in by ei-ther leading a study or assisting a leader. God can use all of us in amaz-ing ways, if we are willing to take that step of faith.

Jr. High Sunday School TeachersJr. High (7-8 grades) is the age where our youth are at an important developmentalstage. Why not help give these youth a foundation that they can stand upon in every-day life. No matter your age, if you can give one Sunday a month, you will be making aHUGE DIFFERENCE in the lives of our Jr. High Youth.

We thank Chris Lord for his sharing his faith with our youth.

Upcoming Retreats

Friday, October 29-Sunday, October 31

at Twin Pines.This fall retreat is a

great opportunity for fel-lowship and spiritualgrowth. We will be homebefore 6 pm.

Friday, January 7Sunday, January 10

Youth Rally, Ocean City, M.DAsk anyone who attended lastyear and they will tell you what agreat experience this was. Theworship is amazing, the speaker

throw down great challenges anthe fellowship is awesome.

Call Scott to sign-up for eitherretreat. Adult volunteers areneeded.


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Members in Care Facilities

Desire Visits!by Peggy Strack, Congregational Care

Many members of our church are no longer able to attend

services due to health concerns or the problems of aging.Some still live in their own homes, but many are now in various

types of care facilities. This can be a time of life that is verylonely and discouraging! If you know any of these folks who ,perhaps you could brighten their day by paying them a visit! In

Matthew 25: 35-40, Jesus reminds us that whatever we do forthose who are in need, we do for Him!

Brookmont, 1-610-681-4070 Lew StaplesPocono Lutheran Village 426-4000

Kathryn Biro and Hazel Coolbaugh

Pleasant Valley Manor 992-4172Ellen Burrus, Doris Cramer, Nellie Lee, Brad Stoddard,Barbara Martinez, and Henrietta Wakefield.

Gluco Lodge 992-7270 Marvin Abel

Chestnut Hill Manor 992-5804 Helen StaplesGrace Park 424-8166 Verna TyremanEaston Nursing Center 1-610-258-2985

Ernestine Bell and Robert MosherHillcrest 629-2410 Harry SheppsGolden Living Center 421-6200 Julie Zecchini

If you are planning a visit, it is a good idea to call the carefacility to be sure that the person you plan to visit is available atthe time you plan to arrive! If you would like more informationto prepare you for your visit, please call Peggy Strack at 421-3280, ext. 23.

Things happen in life that causesus great pain and suffering, and yetmany attempt to hide the pain soothers wont see how much they arehurting. Some go to extremes toput on a happy face to prevent oth-ers from seeing the extent of thepain and sorrow.

Stephen Ministry is a ministry forboth women and men; however, mostmen seem to find it more difficult to ask

for help. So, what gets in the way thatkeeps you from asking for help? Is itpride? Is it that others will think you areweak? Is it guilt or shame? Could it beyou are just afraid of taking that first stepto ask for help? That first step may be

just as easy as grasping the hand that isreaching out to you.

Our ministry of care givers wants towalk beside you during your time of need.Our Stephen Ministers are committed to

Christian care giving, confidentiality, andare sensitive to those who are in need ofcaring support. Please prayerfully consideryour situation, and take that first step tohelp by contacting Peggy Strack at thechurch office, 421-3280.

Christian Care Giving

for Men and Womenby Randay Ravago, Stephen Minister

Fourth Class of

Stephen Ministers Beginsby Peggy Strack

The Stephen Ministry leadership team is pleased toannounce that training has begun for our fourth class ofStephen Ministers. Seven adults from the church familyhave volunteered to walk beside individuals from ourchurch and community who desire to have Christiansupport during a difficult time in their lives.

Our new Stephen Ministers will be learning aboutand developing the qualities of Christian caregivers asthey participate in 27 weeks of training. They will focus

on being compassionate, full of faith, skilled, trustworthy, andtotally Christ-centered as they offer Christian care to another.

Please pray for and encourage Nancy Amici, Rich Mayers,Loretta Anthes, Mike Carlson, Linda Farris, Bruce Johnson, andMaria Ragonese as they participate in this intensive training!


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Page 13Outreach in the community & World

Service SaturdayAll youth in 7-12th grades are invited

to give their time in service to our Lordand to our community. We will be serv-ing in local missions together once amonth throughout the year.

Service Saturdays are the first Saturdayof every month. The first Service Saturdayis October 2, when we will be helping in-dividuals in our congregation at theirhomes.

Bring your friends. Adults are wel-

come to join us. Please contact ScottK u h n l e a t 4 2 1 - 3 2 8 0 o r [email protected] if you plan on ser-vice, so he can plan projects accordingly.

Thank YouWe thank Mike Carlson for his

years of dedicated service as leaderof our Missions Team. God has nowcalled Mike to share the love ofChrist with others as a Stephen Min-ister. Our church is blessed to have a

disciple such as Mike.

Committed to Making a DifferenceIn 2007, as a church, we committed to supporting

Family Promise of Monroe County. Our church hosts fami-lies for dinner and over-night stays at our church one week,

four times a year (a maximum of 14 people at a time). Dur-ing dinner and the evening hours, volunteers can offer alistening ear, a word of encouragement and understanding.

We make a difference by helping families with childrenwho suddenly find themselves without a home of their owndue to job layoffs, medical bills, death, divorce or otherfamily emergencies. They will find the support and re-sources they need to get back on their feet in this greatprogram.How Can You Help?

We are scheduled for the week of October 31 - Novem-ber 7. Currently we have two holes that need to be filled

the evening meal and evening supervision.We need to provide the families with dinner at 5:30

p.m. daily. Funds are available, if needed, to purchase food.Meals can be cooked at home and brought to the church oryou can use the church kitchen. Evening supervision from6:30 - 8:30 p.m. is a time to sit with the families.

If you have not already made a commitment to this pro-gram, please take the time to prayerfully consider how youcan be of service. Use the form below and place in the of-fering plate or call the church office at 421-3280.

I am interested in partnering withFamily Promise here in our church.

Upcoming Dates: ___ Oct. 31-Nov. 7

__ Feb. 6-12, 2011 ____ May 8-14, 2011

____ Dinner (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)____ Evening Supervision 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)____ Overnight (8:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)____ Sat. and/or Sun. Breakfast (67:30 a.m.)____ Help serve dinner____ Sunday afternoon set-up beds, tables, etc

____ Sunday morning clean-up____ Help with laundry____ Donate food supplies & paper goods

Your Name:___________________________

Phone:_______________________________

Email: _______________________________

Our Next Soup KitchenColumbus Day

October 11Please remember come only to the kitch-

ens you have been assigned for. If youwould like to help in any way, please call

Nancy Gargone at 421-1456.

Help is also needed with set-up for all soupkitchens. If you would be willing to setuptables and chairs in the morning of thescheduled kitchen, please contact MarySchneider


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Page 14Praise and Worship

Laity SundayOctober 17,2010The third Sunday of October is when United Methodists celebrate the ministryof all lay Christians as their lives are empowered for ministry by the Holy Spirit.

This call comes out of the past, through the ages, and echoes into the future;it is a call to "all the people" to open the doors and to join with others in minis-tries of love and compassion. That is a response worth celebrating!

Disciples Transforming the World --Through Presence

"We help transform the world when we are present with others,(when) we reach out to the community, our co-workers, fellow stu-dents, our families in Christian love... ."

Our mission team, along with our Lay Leader Jill Malefyt will lead us in worship. Our lay speaker, Ray Gar-

cia will share how God called him to reach out to the community and share the love of Christ and encour-age all of us to go forth as disciples of Christ and to act, to do, to serve.

Those Serving in October Worship

Greeters and Ushers: 8:30 a.m. Service: Richard (Capt.) &MaryAnn Miller, John Miller, Gerry & Ginny Levanowitz, LindaGeorge, Jessie Gillespie, Cassidy Miller

9:45 a.m. Service: 10/3 John & Kelli Mercurio, Connie Moyer,

Sandy Oberholtzer, Bill & Pat Cunningham; 10/10 John & AmyHollister, Brian Farris, Angie & Evan Simmons; 10/17-31 Bob &MaryAnne Constable, Frank, Tammy, Frankie & Colby Ems; 10/24Joyce Heller, Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Kathy North

11 a.m. Service:Ken (Capt.) & Sandy Brown, Pam OBrien, Art &Kathy North, Nancy Gargone

Communion Steward: Bob & Jan RosenbergerPew Packer: Linda FraceAltar Flower Delivery: Madeline MiltonFood Bank (Salvation Army): Cathy Shoemaker

Church Driver: 10/3-24 Janett Raughley; 10/31 Dennis Wilkens

Acolytes: 10/3-10 Kaitlyn & Kelly OBrien; 10/17-24 Megan Ep-pley & Allison Kuhns; 10-31 Jai-la and Maella Aponte

Childrens Church: 10-3 Youth Group; 10-10 Denise Thompson;10/17 Open; 10/24 Jessica Barrett; 10/31 Story Hour

Lay Readers: 10/10 (8:30) Linda Johnson (9:45) Lynn Pappalardo(11:00) Chris Perfetti; 10/17 Laity Sunday; 10/24 (8:30) Maria Ja-cobs (9:45) Lynn Pappalardo (11:00) Denna Perfetti

October 3

October 10

October 17 - Laity Sunday

October 24

October 31

November 7 14 21 28

November 14 - Commitment

Sunday

November 21

November 24

Thanksgiving Eve Service

at St. Matthews Church


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Our Mission is to Love Jesus Christand Share His Love!

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

83. South Courtland Street

East Stroudsburg PA 18301

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