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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 30 July 29, 2018

Pastor’s Corner
I want to thank all of those who participated in the first Forum on Human Sexuality on Sunday,
July 22. We had about 25 sign up for the event, but more than 40 show up! I knew this would be
fine, however, because Ana Price is always prepared with a lot of food on hand, and there was
plenty to go around (thanks, Ana!). Thanks to all those who came and asked good questions and
offered their own perspectives. The next Forum is scheduled for August 26, Noon to 1:30 pm in
Fellowship Hall, and a sign-up sheet will be out on August 5 for three Sundays for you to sign up
and to indicate if you need childcare. This next one in August will examine the biblical texts which
are often used when we discuss the subject of homosexuality. Because there are different interpretations of
these texts, we will attempt to represent these different interpretations accurately.

Karen and I will be away for two Sundays in a row, August 5 and 12, as we travel to faraway Scotland. I’ll be
exploring my Scottish roots, as the original Todds came from the lowlands of Scotland near the English border.
I’d like to think I’m descended from James Todd, a “Covenanter” who was captured on a Scottish bridge in 1679
fighting against “Popery” (Roman Catholic rule) as well as the imposition of Anglican practices on the fiercely
independent and Presbyterian-minded Scots. Interestingly, the Scotch-Irish Covenanters who emigrated to
America several generations later in the early to mid 1700’s were among the first to support independence from
Great Britain and the abolishment of slavery throughout the world (after James Todd was captured, he was put
aboard a ship to become a slave in the West Indies; when the ship sank, he and the other 250 who were chained
in the hold went down with the ship). There’s your mini history lesson of the day, and when I come back in a
couple of weeks wearing my Todd tartan kilt, just please don’t call it a skirt!

In my absence, you will be blessed to have the Rev. Larry Mark preach and lead Holy Communion on August 5.
Larry is retired, having most recently served Reeders UMC nearby. Scott Kuhnle and the youth will be leading the
services on August 12, and I’ll be back in the pulpit on August 19 beginning a four-part sermon series, Starting
Over. Also while I’m away, there are two area clergy assisting Bethany with pastoral care. Please call the office if
you need any assistance in this area.

The last time we put out a call for volunteer office assistance, Claudia Gindraux (pictured)
responded immediately and has been a huge help on certain days in the front office of
the church. Now we must say goodbye to her in the office, though she will still be here on
Sunday mornings with her family. Thank you, Claudia, for your dedicated Christian
service and for your servant heart. We are now welcoming new volunteers to do clerical
work and to answer the phones from 9 am to 1 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays. Please see or call our church administrator, Jill Teaford, if you’d like to
volunteer. I’ll see you on Sunday, July 29, and then not for a few weeks.

Many Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim

P.S. Our Financial Secretary, Mike Corey, just informed me that as of July 26, $3485.60 has been received
toward our “Budget Blessing” appeal to increase giving to the general budget by the end of the year. As shared
in a recent letter the congregation received, we are prayerfully looking to raise an additional $16,000 by the end
of the year. $8000 of that was pledged by our church leadership. Thanks to all who have made additional pledges
and contributions; allowing us to continue to do the work and fulfill the mission and vision God has given us!
 Pocono Connextion and Friends
Upcoming Event

. Faith UMC July 30th from 6-

8pm is a meeting of the “Good
Books” book club.

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Community Blood Drive
East Stroudsburg JULY DOLLAR CHALLENGE
United Methodist Church
July Dollar Challenge is socks, underwear, baby
Message from Jaime Brazenec clothes or other clothing items for
Accout Manager, Donor Recruitment UMW ingathering which goes mostly to the Hazelton
Enlarged Ministries
WOW! Thank you for putting together an Contact Linda Drake for more info at 570-856-9395.
awesome drive! Here is how we ended up.
We had 37 people sign up, 37 people show up
(outstanding), we had 4 people who were unable E S U M C Sunday Services
to donate, for a grand total of and Studies
39 donations collected!
Traditional 8:30 AM
(26 whole blood, 7 people donated power red).
Contemporary 10:45 AM
What a great drive East Stroudsburg UMC runs! Sunday School 9:45 AM
Discipleship Groups 9:45 AM

ESUMC IN NEED OF FREEZER

Donation gladly accepted
for a freezer in good
working order, upright
2018 - 2019 Training
or chest for our Kitchen.
starts in September
Please contact Ana Price
Do you want to learn more about becoming a
at 570-460-8423 if you
Stephen Minister? Please stop by our table
have a freezer to donate. Sunday in Fellowship Hall after each service. A
Stephen Minister will be happy to speak with you!

Our dear brother in Christ, Anthony James, sustained serious injuries from
a fall a few weeks ago. He is recuperating at the VA Medical Center, with an
anticipated stay of up to 8 weeks! Let’s shower Anthony with cards or calls
from his church family.
Anthony R. James, Jr
c/o VA Medical Center
Room 3-130
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710
570-350-0974
 DVD Donations
NEW MEMBER CLASSES
Sunday Afternoons
Aug.19th, Sept.16th and Oct. 28th
12:00 - 2:30pm
Lunch & Childcare Provided
We are collecting Family Friendly DVD’s
to share with our Family Promise Guests
when they stay at ESUMC.
Summer Equipping Classes for Adults
Used and brand new DVD’s (Rated G & PG)
may be placed in the marked box 9:45-10:35 Sundays
in the downstairs Sunday School Area
Drop in for one session, many or entire series!
Throughout the summer

Be Entertained!

The Joyful Noises and The

Kings of Queen St. will be
performing at the East
Stroudsburg Cultural Series
at Dansbury Depot on
Monday, July 30, at 7:00
p.m. Please come and be
entertained by these two
groups from ESUMC!
Jesus told a story about a hidden treasure that, once discov-
ered, 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

OK’s (Older Kids, 55+)

OKs 55+ will have a picnic at Linda Drake's house on
Thursday, August 16th, eating at noon. Beverage and
meat will be provided. Bring a covered dish, fruit,
snack or dessert to share. Swimming pool will be open
before or after lunch. Please respond to Linda
Drake by August 14th at 570-856-9395 to ensure for
enough meat.

UMW-A reminder that Bargain Basement is cancelled

for this year.
 Contact Us
Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9am to 1pm
Monday thru Friday
Saturday, 28 July 2018
Pastor
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Disney's Lion King Experience Jr Event Jim Todd
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room jtodd@esumc.net
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Serenity House AA Meeting Community Room Ext. 1014
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Keep It Simple AA Meeting Community Room Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
Sunday, 29 July 2018 jteaford@esumc.net
All Day Jr. High Retreat Youth Ministry Retreat Ext. 1015
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Traditional Worship Sanctuary Administrative Assistant
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM Summer Drop-in Studies 6/17 - 8/28/18 Classroom 8 Kathy Ravago
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM Contemporary Worship Sanctuary kravago@esumc.net
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Serenity House AA Meeting Community Room Ext. 1010
Spiritual Life &
Monday, 30 July 2018 Congregational Care
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Bethany Mills
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Community Dinner Fellowship Hall bmills@esumc.net
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Core Strength Training Oberholtzer Hall Ext. 1023
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PMANA - Public Relations Group Community Room Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
Tuesday, 31 July 2018 skuhnle@esumc.net
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pickle Ball for Retirees Fellowship Hall Ext. 1013
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Staff Mtg Conference Room
Children & Family Ministries
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Wednesday, 01 August 2018 Ext. 1017
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Christian Men's Breakfast Fellowship Hall
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room
Financial Secretary
Michael Corey
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Core Strength Training Fellowship Hall
mcorey@esumc.net
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM NA - New Beginnings for Women Community Room Ext. 1012
Thursday, 02 August 2018 Maintenance
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Women's Bible Study Conference Room William Mack
wmack@esumc.net
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Zumba Gold Fellowship Hall
Ext. 1018
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Vision Team on hiatus until October Stephen Ministry Sunday Sexton
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Keep It Simple AA Meeting Community Room Craig Banner
Organist/Traditional Music
Friday, 03 August 2018 Pauline Fox
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pickle Ball for Retirees Fellowship Hall foxes@esumc.net
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Second Harvest pickup every other Fri Event Contemporary Music
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Doug Malefyt
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM GS Cookie Bake Kitchen dmalefyt@esumc.net
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Pending) Labor of Love RAIN date Fellowship Hall
Choir Director
Joe Dorsch
Saturday, 04 August 2018 jdorsch@esumc.net
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Audio/Visual Technician
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Serenity House AA Meeting Community Room Charles Rajnai
East Stroudsburg
8:00 PM United
to 9:30 PM Keep Methodist
It Simple Church
AA Meeting Community Room charlesrajnai@gmail.com
83 S. Courtland St. Scan QR to ESUMC Website
Technology Support
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012