THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love

Our Vision: To be a Christian community where Christ is transforming lives
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 31 August 5, 2018

Bethany’s Corner
Everyday our paths cross with people in need. People who, for whatever reason, may or
may not acknowledge it, freely talk about it, or perhaps even ask for prayer over it. Their
need may be physical or emotional, phycological or spiritual. But regardless of the type,
it’s there, and we all experience it.
Galatians 6:9-10 says: “So then, while we have opportunity, let us [Christ’s disciples] do
good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of the faith. And let us
not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.”
Here at ESUMC, our Vision is “To be a Christian community where Christ is transforming
lives.” But Christ has news for us, that sort of transformation doesn’t happen by its self. In
John 13, Jesus is clear that we must live our mission for our own transformation to be visible to the
world. Take a look at what he says about Christians who live out His love: “By this they will know that you
are My disciples, if you have love for one another." Taking it one step further, Paul also writes in Colossians
3:12: ”So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, loving
kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” So then, directly from scripture , we are challenged to put His
love into action: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, so
also you must love one another.” In other words, Christians are to be more than beneficiaries and supporters
of those who love and serve. We, ourselves, are called to be the loving servants of Christ in our Church, to
the community, and in the world.
Folks, if you take this commandment seriously, I’d like to challenge you make a greater effort to love and
serve along other Christians by joining our Congregational Care Team.
Meeting the second Thursday of every month for one hour, the Congregational Care Team coordinates the
caring efforts and ministries of our Church and includes many opportunities to live out our mission. Ministries
like Hospital Visitation, our Shut-in Visitation Outreach, our Transportation Team, the Church Prayer Chains,
Home Communion services, Casserole Ministries and our Holiday Meal Outreach are all in in desperate
need for revival or additional volunteers. And for these ministries to be sustained, we must experience
growth!
So, on behalf of the Congregational Care Team and those already serving in caring capacities, please
prayerfully consider coming and joining our team! Or simply reach out and inquire about the needs of our
various ministries. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 9th from 7-8pm, and either way, we are excited
to see how the Lord will guide to you to reach out and love others!
In Christian love,
Bethany Mills and the Congregational Care Team
 GOING ON VACATION?

Members of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, are

you feeling God wants to use you in ways like never before?
Perhaps he is leading you to a one to one Christian caring
ministry?
You are invited to stop by our table Sunday in Fellowship Hall
after each service, during the month of August. Pick up the
handouts, browse the training materials and please speak with
a Stephen Minister about how God has blessed them while
blessing others. Prayerfully consider if this Ministry is where
God wants you to be. Applications available at the table.
2018 - 2019 Training
starting September
PLEASE bring back any brochures available
to visitors at whatever churches you visit. Also
Sunday bulletins, pew cards, etc. The
Evangelism Team is looking for good (or bad)
examples so we can speed the development
of an ESUMC hand-out.
Please drop items in the envelope located at
the Welcome Center, or mark them with
Bethany's name and drop them at the church
office.
Thank you.

E S U M C Sunday
Services Card Shower AUGUST DOLLAR
and Studies Anthony R. James CHALLENGE
c/o VA Medical Center
Traditional 8:30 AM Room 3-130
It’s that time again to
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710
Contemporary 10:45 570-350-0974 start thinking about
AM school supplies. Stay
Maria Jacobs tuned for further details,
Sunday School 9:45 White Stone Care Center or
AM Room 106 A
370 White Stone Corner Rd contact Linda Drake at

Discipleship Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-856-9395 for

Groups 9:45 AM 570-476-1600 ask to be transferred. more information.

The Joyful Noises will be

LOST...Please Help Find Me singing the National
Anthem at Coca Cola Park
Bible Study/Trip Journal spiral in Allentown when the
bound with blue birds on cover.
Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
Left at church July 22, please call
Dawn Johns at 570-476-5639 if
play the Syracuse Chiefs.
you’ve seen it. Thank you! Game is August 5th at 1:35
pm. Come enjoy the game
and support your favorite quartet.
 NEW MEMBER CLASSES
Sunday Afternoons
Aug.19th, Sept.16th and Oct. 28th
12:00 - 2:30pm
Lunch & Childcare Provided

Summer Equipping
Classes for Adults
9:45-10:35 Sundays
"Looking to get out and enjoy the rest of the Drop in for one session, many
summer with your family? On Sunday August or entire series!
19th, ESUMC’s Young Adult & Young Family
Ministries is hosting a WATER SPORTS DAY Jesus told a story about a hidden treasure that, once discov-
at Twin Pines Camp & Retreat Center!!! This
ered, brought life-changing joy. In this new video series based
event runs from 12:30-4:30pm, includes a hoagie
on the best-selling book, The Treasure Principle, Randy Al-
lunch, (pool) swimming, a slip-n-slide, a water
balloon fight, paddle-boating and more!! corn unearths a simple yet profound principle that will radical-
Admission is $5 per person with children ly change your concept of stewardship. Short on guilt, Alcorn
under the age of 2 are FREE. illuminates the liberating joy of giving and its impact, not only
for today but for eternity as well.
So come on out with the family, invite your friends
to come with their children, and spend the after- 4 Week Series—Randy Alcorn
noon with ESUMC YAYF Ministries! RSVP’s
REQUIRED. Text Bethany at (434) 944-4641
to let us know you’re coming!
Hope to see you there!!

DVD Donations

OK’s (Older Kids, 55+)

OKs 55+ will have a picnic at Linda
Drake's house on Thursday, August 16th,
We are collecting Family Friendly DVD’s to eating at noon. Beverage and meat will
share with our Family Promise Guests when be provided. Bring a covered dish, fruit,
they say at ESUMC. Used and brand new snack or dessert to share. Swimming
pool will be open before or after lunch. Please respond to
DVD’s (Rated G & PG) may be placed in the
Linda Drake by August 14th at 570-856-9395 to ensure for
marked box in the downstairs Sunday
plenty of meat.
School Area throughout the summer.
UMW — Bargain Basement is cancelled this year!
 Contact Us
THIS WEEK AT ESUMC Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9am to 1pm
Monday thru Friday
Pastor
Saturday, 04 August 2018 Jim Todd
9:00 AM to12:00 PM Girls Basketball/Youth Fellowship Hall jtodd@esumc.net
12:00 PM to1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Ext. 1014
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Serenity House AA Meeting Community Room Church Administrator
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Keep It Simple AA Meeting Community Room Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Sunday, 05 August 2018 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 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
Monday, 06 August 2018 Spiritual Life &
12:00 PM to1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Congregational Care
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Community Dinner Fellowship Hall Bethany Mills
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Core Strength Training Oberholtzer Hall bmills@esumc.net
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM MPST Mtg Conference Room Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Tuesday, 07 August 2018 Scott Kuhnle
9:00 AM to11:00 AM Pickle Ball for Retirees Fellowship Hall skuhnle@esumc.net
10:00 AM to12:00 PM Staff Mtg Conference Room Ext. 1013
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Children & Family Ministries
6:45 PM to 8:30 PM Stephen Ministry 6:45 -8:30 pm SM Room Erica Dorsch
Wednesday, 08 August 2018
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Core Strength Training Fellowship Hall Financial Secretary
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM NA - New Beginnings for Women Community Room Michael Corey
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mmbrshp Assim/Hospitality Team Conference Room mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
Thursday, 09 August 2018 Maintenance
9:30 AM to11:00 AM Women's Bible Study Conference Room William Mack
10:00 AM to11:00 AM Zumba Gold Fellowship Hall wmack@esumc.net
12:00 PM to1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Ext. 1018
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Congregational Care Team Conference Room
Sunday Sexton
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Keep It Simple AA Meeting Community Room Craig Banner
Friday, 10 August 2018 Organist/Traditional Music
9:00 AM to1:00 AM Pickle Ball for Retirees Fellowship Hall Pauline Fox
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Girls Basketball/Youth Fellowship Hall foxes@esumc.net
12:00 PM to1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
Saturday, 11 August 2018 dmalefyt@esumc.net
9:00 AM to12:00 PM Girls Basketball/Youth Fellowship Hall
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM NA Meeting Community Room Choir Director
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Serenity House AA Meeting Community Room Joe Dorsch
8:00 PM to9:30 PM Keep It Simple AA Meeting Community Room jdorsch@esumc.net
Audio/Visual Technician
Charles Rajnai
charlesrajnai@gmail.com

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