THE TRUMPET CALL

January 3, 2016

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

SPECIAL NEW YEAR EDITION

PASTORS CORNER AND
REGULAR SECTIONS WILL
RETURN NEXT SUNDAY

Our Vision
To challenge and encourage everyone in our congregation to know and follow
Christ by:

Church-Wide Study

Growing as disciples through Christs teachings

Connecting with one another in Christian community
Serving Christ by serving others
Praising God as we worship Christ

January 10th - 31st

Classes to be held on Sundays and
throughout the week at various times/
places

Sunday Services
Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am

Sign-up in Oberholtzer Hall Today!

Sunday School/Discipleship Classes 9:45 am

New Volunteer Lists

Information from Commitment

cards has been entered in the
computer, and the various ministry heads and coordinators will
be contacting you regarding
your service to the Lord. If you
are not contacted, or have not
made a commitment, please call
the church officeGod Bless.

Teacher

Day of Study

Time

Location

Rosenberger & Brown Sun. 9:45am church basement, # 8

Lee Karchner

Sun.

9:45 am

church basement, #10

Kelli Mercurio

Sun.

9:45 am

church basement, # 6

Arlene Staples

Sun.

9:45 am

church basement, choir rm

East Stroudsburg United

Methodist Church
83 S. Courtland St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
www.esumc.net

Lynn Pappalardo Sun.

9:45 am

church, bridal lounge

Cathy Saunders

9:45 am

2nd floor office building

(570) 421-3280

Karen Todd

Scan QR to ESUMC Website

Sun.

Rich & Jenni Poole Sun.6:30 p.m. 229 Whitetail Ct., Stroudsburg
Mon.

11:00 a.m.

church, bridal lounge

Tom & Kathy Hinkey Tues. 10:00 am 348 Jade Ave., E. Stbg.
Bruce & Linda Johnson

Wed. 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor office building

Events
Music
International carols are in the prelude on January 3! You will hear Italian,
Puerto Rican, and Catalonian tunes, and may read the German, Spanish, and
English words in hymns 169, 243, and 233.
We welcome Patrick Mertzs continued help as choral conductor in early
January. All singers are invited for rehearsal at 7:00 pm, Thursday January 7,
in the Choir Room, followed by a social time. Mens voices are especially
needed.
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Stephen Ministry

Bell Choirs resume Tuesday Jan. 5 in Bell Room: Youth Ringers 5:30-6:15,
Adult Bells 6:30-7:30.

Suffering?

WELLNESS
ZUMBA CHAIR CLASSES WILL BE HELD EVERY FRIDAY @ 11:00 am at
EAST STROUDSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN THE
FELLOWSHIP HALL BEGINNING 0N FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th. OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC!! THIS IS A GREAT CARDIO WORKOUT WITH "NO IMPACT"!!
- PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BACK, KNEE OR LEG ISSUES.
NOW YOU CAN STILL ENJOY ZUMBA AND DANCE WHILE SITTING
DOWN! HOW GREAT IS THA?? WE NEED ATTENDANCE TO MAKE THE
CLASS PERMANENT SO PLEASE COME OUT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
ZUMBA GOLD RETURNING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH. MARK YOUR
CALANDERS THAT ZUMBA GOLD WILL BE RESUMING EVERY
THURSDAY AT 10:00 AM. JOIN US TO WELCOME CHERYL BACK AND
BRING THE NEW YEAR IN DANCING!!

Dollar A Month Challenge 2015

Thanks to all involved in the past year, we will continue with the same list for
2016. Last years results were:
January235 food items for Salvation Army & Community Meal
February75 kitchen cleaning supplies for PATH
March105 toiletryand hair supplies for PATH & Community Meal
April - 72 girls craft/toy items for Angel Haven Orphanage, Thailand
May45 paper plates, napkins & cups for VBS
June53 baby items for Crisis Pregnancy
July86 clothing items for UMW Ingathering (Hazelton Clothing Bank)
August93 school supplies for Community Meal & Family Promise
September49 snacks for JAM
October - 17 boxes of childrens items for Operation Christmas Child
November12 stockings full of items for folks in nursing homes MCCWU
December 125 hats, mittens scarves and socks for Community Meal
Remember, it only takes $1 per month per person in your family to help
someone in need. Happy Shopping, and ther is not anything that cant
be found at the Dollar Tree.
United Methodist Women.

For just as the sufferings of Christ

flow over into our lives, so also
through Christ our comfort overflows.
2 Corinthians 1:5
Think about your life and the lives of the
people around you. Are you going through a
time of crisis or challenge? Do you know
someone who is suffering from grief or
loneliness? Is one of your friends struggling to
find meaning in life after he or she has retired
or after all the children have moved out?
Could you or someone you know benefit from
the care of a Stephen Minister?
For further information about this one-on-one
caring ministry, contact Peggy Strack at the
church office: 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.
Members of ESUMC who are no longer

able to attend church, always enjoy

hearing from you! Cards and notes of
encouragement may be sent to:

Evelyn Taylor
Spring Village at Pocono
329 East Brown Street.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Hearing Assistance
Devices are Here!

ESUMC now owns several hearing

assistance devices which can be worn to
improve your ability to hear our worship
services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
return to an usher after use.

Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office Building Basement

NA MEETINGS Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.

Just for Today

New Beginnings (Womens Group)

AA MEETINGS Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Keep It Simple
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