THE TRUMPET CALL

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Our Vision
To challenge and encourage everyone in our
congregation to know and follow Christ by:
Growing as disciples through Christs
teachings
Connecting with one another in Christian
community
Serving Christ by serving others
Praising God as we worship Christ

April 17, 2016

Tom Coverly, a motivational speaker

and illusionist, will perform at East
Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
on Tuesday, April 19th at 7 p.m. Tom
has shared the stage with numerous
Christian performers. He is an
international speaker who has
performed for millions around the
world. H e offers hope to todays youth
and families in the midst of the
struggles of life. All are invited!

Sunday Services and Studies

Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am

Pastors Corner
I remember leading a group from Lancaster County in the spring of 2010 to New Orleans
to do continued clean up and construction in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. I also
remember someone asking me before I left, "You mean they're still cleaning up down
there? Wasn't that like five years ago that Katrina hit?" The person's timeframe was
correct, but the perception was wrong. Yes, Katrina had hit in 2005 so it had almost been
five years, but the assumption was that recovery was complete and the lives of people
were back to normal. Of course, they weren't in 2010, and even in 2016, more than ten
years after the devastating hurricane, people are still putting their lives back together. I
also remember someone telling me in New Orleans that of all the faith-based
organizations which came to help after Katrina, only the Presbyterians and the United
Methodists were still there, quietly doing the work of recovery after everyone else had moved on. At that
moment, I was very proud to be a United Methodist!
From April 3-9, eight members of our church ventured to the east side of Brooklyn to work on homes
damaged by Superstorm Sandy, which hit the east coast in October 2011. The members pictured are:
(crouched) Ray Moeller, Linda Drake, Homer Lee, Nagwa Cramer, Sum Bommarito, Mike Carlson, Robin
and Pat Braun. The young woman pictured to the left is Regina, the site manager for the project. From
here, I'll let Robin Braun take over the story:
"Homes in Canarsie, New York are still in need of repairs from flood damage caused by Superstorm
Sandy, which struck the east coast in October 2011. Can you imagine what that would be like if it was your
home? On April 3, ESUMC sent a mission team to New York for a week to help one family in their
rebuilding effort. Additional workers who could not miss a week of work joined in on Thursday. The team
worked on a home which had sustained water damage from flooding and from rain after the roof failed. A
bathroom was gutted and rebuilt. The team painted living room and bedroom ceilings, walls, and doors,
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and installed trim. The house is close to completion. The team enjoyed
their time of camaraderie, good food, an afternoon in Manhattan, and the
joy of exercising their faith."
It's now been almost five years since Sandy, but there is still plenty of
work left to do, and we thank these eight folks for their work on our behalf
and on behalf of the Kingdom of God. We'd love to have more people go
on these work projects, so please see any of these team members if you
would like to volunteer in the future. Knowing what we have gone through
with our roofs in recent weeks, we know that there will always be work
somewhere for the people of God who are willing to go where they are
sent.
Speaking of workers in the Kingdom of God, we are blessed to welcome
back Luke Billman this coming Sunday, who will dialogue with me during
the time of the message in both services. Luke and his brother, Nic, are
part of Shores of Grace ministry in Brazil, which helps put a stop to
human trafficking in the name of Jesus Christ. Specifically, they help
release women from the bondage of prostitution and to find freedom in
knowing Jesus. Luke will share with us some exciting new ways God is
leading this ministry, and I will present Luke a check from our church
which is from our Faith Promise offerings. Thank you for your continued
support of this vital mission fund, and I look forward to seeing you this
coming Sunday!
Pastor Jim

Read the Bible in a Year

In the 5th chapter of Luke we find a man
with leprosy who knelt at Jesus feet,
asking to be healed. He begged Lord, if
you are willing, you can make me clean.
Jesus reached out his hand, touched him
and replied, I am willing. Be clean! But then, in my mind, a curious thing
happened. Jesus ordered the man not to tell anyone, but advised him:
Go show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses
commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.
Yet when we read on we find that The news about him spread all the
more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of
their sicknesses.
In the midst of these people crowding around Jesus, I believe that it is
important for us to pay attention to the next verse. But Jesus often
withdrew to lonely places and prayed. He retreated and took some oneon-one prayer time with God.
Take note of this fact. Time and time again throughout the gospels we
are witnesses to this example that Jesus gives; to retreat and reconnect
with His Father through prayer.
In every relationship that is important to us, we need to spend time
together. Reflect upon the relationships you have in your life. Those that
grow deeper and thrive are the ones where we make an investment,
because there is a strong correlation between the amount of time we
spend with someone and the strength of that relationship! The same
thing is true with our relationship with Jesus.
So my friends make time, spend time and read on.
Pastor Bob Hachtman

Stephen Ministry
What do Stephen Minsters bring into
the relationship with a care receiver?
They bring the power of God the
Father, Jesus his loving Son, and the
Holy Spirit. That power is
conveyed through the use of the
Bible, prayer, confession, forgiveness,
hope, and non-judgmental
servanthood. Stephen Ministers draw
strength and guidance from the Holy
Spirit during their meetings with their
care receivers as they are reminded ,
Stephen Ministers are the caregivers,
God is the cure giver.
For more information about Stephen
Ministry, contact Peggy Strack at 570421-3280, ext. 1023.
Members of ESUMC who are unable
to attend church, always enjoy
hearing from you! Cards and notes of
encouragement may be sent to:
Gloria Sobrinski
Pleasant Valley Manor 103 B wing
4227 Manor Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

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.
Healthcare Equipment available:
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!
Contact Peggy, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.

Many thanks to everyone who

participated in the Cantata, sharing
true-life stories of Gods presence,
power, beauty and love at all moments
of life!

Lyric Sheets Available for

Contemporary Service
Lyric Sheets are available for the 10:45 a.m.
Contemporary Service for anyone who may
have trouble seeing the screens. If you need
a packet, please ask the ushers and they
would be happy to provide you with a copy.

New Church DirectoriesSign Up Now!

A photographer from Re:Member Church Directories will be here to

take your photograph for a new church directory during the weeks of
May 16-21 and May 23-28. Sign-up for your photo session on Sundays
April 17 & 23 or May 1 in Oberholtzer Hall, or you may also sign up
online at this website:
https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=763&typId=54921&step=2 .
If you are photographed for the directory, you will receive a FREE 8X10
portrait and a free copy of the directory. You will have the opportunity
to purchase additional portraits if desired. Please help us draw our
church family closer! Sign up today!

Save the date for VBS

Coming June 20-24 from 9-12
To register go to link below:

We are in need of a counter.

Two counters meet Monday mornings

from about 9-11 a.m., and work with the
Financial Secretary to count the gifts.
Job Requirements: Honest , good with
basic math skills, ability to maintain
privacy and confidentiality, and able to
commit to this job on a weekly basis.
If interested, contact the office at (570)
421-3280, ext. 1025.

Read the Bible in a Year

108Deuteronomy 29,
Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Luke 18:31-43,
Luke 19:1-10, Proverbs 10:1-10
109Deuteronomy 30:11-20,
Deuteronomy 31:1-29, Luke 19:11-44,
Psalm 48:1-8
110Deuteronomy 31:30,
Deuteronomy 32, Luke 19:45-48,
Luke 20:1-26, Psalm 48:9-14
111Deuteronomy 33,
Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Luke 20:27-47,
Luke 21:1-4, Psalm 49:1-20
112Joshua 1, Joshua 2,
Luke 21:5-38, Proverbs 10:11-20
113Joshua 3, Joshua 4,
Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 22:1-38,
Psalm 50:1-15
114Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6,
Joshua 7, Luke 22:39-62,
Psalm 50:16-23
115Joshua 8, Joshua 9:1-15,
Luke 22:63-71, Luke 23:1-25,
Psalm 51:1-9
116Joshua 9:16-27, Joshua 10,
Luke 23:26-56, Proverbs 10:21-30
117Joshua 11, Joshua 12,
Luke 24:1-35, Psalm 51:10-19
118Joshua 13, Joshua 14,
Luke 24:36-53, Psalm 52:1-9

http://www.esumc.net/vacation-bible-school-2/

Wellness Fair and Expo

A wellness fair and expo will be held Sunday,
April 17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Wellness professionals and fitness enthusiasts
will provide free information to promote good
health. For information about the possibility of being a vendor, contact
Darleen, 570-460-9160 or leen78@verizon.net.

Small Group Study

Opportunities
The Discipleship team is
proud to announce new study
opportunities. These sessions
will run from April 24 June
12, 2016. All sessions are
flexible so if you have to miss
a week that is not a problem!
Remember during the Sunday
morning sessions we also
have nursery services and a Sunday school program for children and youth
up to 8th grade. Read through the study description to find a study that will
feed and nourish you beyond the church service.
How to Register:
On April 17th we will be holding sign up in Fellowship Hall Contact Deanna
Mayers at deanna.mayers@gmail.com to register through email.
Go to Discipleship page on Church Website
Contact the church office at 570-421-3280

Sunday Morning Study 9:45 am to 10:30 am

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Events

Contact Us

SWAT Meeting:

We always try to schedule SWAT on the fourth

Monday of the month, as we do this month, April 25, at 9:00 a.m. Thanks
to all who committed to this worthwhile work around our Church. We will
be painting the ceiling in Eaton Chapel on the 25th for our SWAT project.
See you on the 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room.

MS Walk Pray Pledge - Sunday, May 1st at 12:20 pm

MS Alternative Walk We will walk from the church to and through

the ESU Campus and return to the church in one hour. Your prayer
support is critical for the success of this endeavor. Please join Toms
Trekies and get a Team T shirt to wear on the walk. Pledge checks should
be made out to NMSS and given to Tom or Kathy Hinkey (570.426.1623)

Church-Wide Clothing Drive for Family Promise

ESUMC is holding a clothing drive for Family Promise.
Drop-off dates for clothing are:

Saturday, April 16 and April 23 from 1011:30 a.m. at the church.

When bagging up Clothes for delivery, please use plastic bags no larger
than a tall kitchen garbage bags.
For further information and details, please contact
Sharon Gerberich at 570-313-1162.
Thank you for your help and support.

Dollar Challenge - This month, April, spend your dollar on single

serve food items to place in backpacks. Pick your monthly check-off list
on table in narthex or welcome table Contact Linda Drake for more info:
lindadrake49@hotmail.com

Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Mon thru Fri
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Youth Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
Finances
Sue Mertz
smertz@esumc.net
Ext. 1015

The next hike will be on Sunday, April

24th. Please meet at 12:15 in the parking
lot. We leave at 12:30 SHARP. (note
new times). Please pencil in above date
and commit to this very worthwhile
activity.
Any questions, call Bob at (570) 223-7076..

Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office

Building Basement
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Just for Today

Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group)

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

Keep It Simple

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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

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

Financial Secretary
Cyndie Faunce
cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025
Maintenance
William Mack
wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
josephdorsch@gmail.com
Technology Support
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012