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Thank You Notes

Dear Pastor Kimes: I know you already know how important camping is to ministry, but I want to say thank you again to all at East Stroudsburg UMC for your continued support. This camp is such an awesome and God-filled place, and we will continue to share His Gospel. Blessings to all, Mary Ellen Klein, Office Manager Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center

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Folks who are no longer able to attend church regularly are always happy to hear from you! Cards and notes may be sent to Tom Hinkey, 348 Jade Ave., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Irving Abbey, a long-time member of ESUMC, recently went home to be with the Lord. Sympathy cards may be sent to his widow, Edith Abbey, at 152 Maple Ave., South Bound Brook, N. J., 088801335. She would be happy to hear from you. Her number is 732356-0357. Stephen Ministry Love one another as I have loved you. In John 15:12, Jesus shares this commandment, encouraging all of us to care for one another. Stephen Ministers are people with special gifts for caring who put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus love to those who need it most. If you know someone who is going through a difficult time, our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused, confidential, oneon-one care. Contact Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 23. Staff Contact Information Office 570-421-3280 Pastor - Ed Kimes, ext. 14 ekimes@esumc.net Associate Pastor - Sharmune Burgess, ext. 12 sburgess@esumc.net Church Secretary - Maria Ragonese, ext. 10 mragonese@esumc.net Congregational Care - Peggy Strack, ext. 23 pstrack@esumc.net Youth Ministry - Scott Kuhnle, ext. 13 skuhnle@esumc.net Childrens Ministry - Pam OBrien, x. 11 childrendirector@esumc.net Finances - Sue Mertz, ext. 15 smertz@esumc.net Maintenance - Bruce Johnson, ext. 18 bjohnson@esumc.net Financial Secretary - Cyndie Faunce, ext. 25 cfaunce@esumc.net Organist - Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net Audio-visuals - Joe Dorsch josephdorsch@gmail.comusic/Worship Andy Waddell, ext. 17 awaddell@esumc.net

Special Announcement Sharmune Burgess continues the race to obtain the prize of ordination. Most recently the District Committee on Ministry voted unanimously to approve her as a Certified Candidate in the United Methodist Church and submitted her name to be licensed as a Local Pastor through the District Superintendent. This licensing will change her title from Ms. Burgess to Rev. Burgess! Congrats Sharmune!

Music Ministry Singers, help benefit local food pantries! Project One Step will be a combined community choir fest on Saturday, November 9, at 7:30 pm at Stroudsburg High School. Now is the time to enlist so music can be ordered. Contact Andy or Pauline for details, or visit www.projectonestep.org Youth Ministry NO JAM Afterschool Program/Fellowship Meal/Bible Studies on Thursday, October 31st and we are fairly sure you can guess why! Halloween Mini-golf Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to all of you at ESUMC who pitched in to help make the Family Promise mini-golf event a success! So many of all ages enjoyed a time of fun, learning about homelessness, and safe trick or treating! Our church shined out as a beacon of hope to families with children who are seeking shelter. See the ESUMC website later this week for a link to wonderful pictures.

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Youth Missions Weekend: Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2 is an opportunity for all youth, 6th to 12th grade, to participate in Mission projects around the area. Information and permission forms are available at the welcome center and in the youth room. Youth Ministry All-Nighter: The youth will have an all-nighter Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 pm to Sunday, November 17th at 11:00 am. Merry Marthas & Misters Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 15th meeting, which will include preparing a Turkey Dinner. For more information contact Irene Paciotti at 570-421-4120 or Mary Ellen Durney at 570476-0136.
United Methodist Women Meetings: Thank Offering Meeting on November 9th. Throw your change in a jar when you are thankful for something and bring it to the meeting. Money goes to global missions. Contact Linda Drake (424-6038) to reserve a seat on the van for the above event.

FAMILY PROMISE Thanks to everyone who donated pots and pans to Family Promise. There was a great response; we collected a little more than 3 dozen various pots and pans plus some utensils. Most of them have already been put to good use. Thanks again, Clarice Wilkens Project One Step Benefit Concert Dear Friends in Christ, We want to share information about a concert event taking place in Stroudsburg on Saturday, November 9th. (www.projectonestep.org) will bring Christian artist and composer, PEPPER CHOPLIN (www.pepperchoplin.com), to Monroe County for a concert. Five food pantries will share concert proceeds with their coverage areas serving all of Monroe County as well as Pocono Alliances Bridges Out of Poverty Program. (www.poconoalliance.org). A massed community choir made up of volunteers from area churches is already rehearsing to perform with Pepper Choplin in 6 choral anthems during his concert. We need help in getting the word out about the event. This concert promises to be a joyful moment in our community. You can help make sure that it also has practical impact in raising awareness and helping to meet the needs of hungry families in Monroe County. Thank you, in advance, for your help. Sincerely, Michael Tukeva, Executive Director, Pocono Alliance Dave Bechtel, Committee Chair, Project One Step

Community Meal Ministry Community meal leaders are requesting pillows and pillowcases to give out as Christmas presents this year. Approximately 150 are needed. For more information please contact Mary at mbs1058@aol.com. Older Kids 55+ - Thanksgiving Dinner A Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Monroe County Career and Technical Institute on Monday, November 11th at 12:00 Noon. The price is $7.00 per person. For reservations, call Jean Snyder at 570-421-0485; RSVP by November 3rd.