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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 45 November 11, 2018

Pastor’s Corner
As we approach the season of giving, I want to briefly share my shopping habits (there is a point to this, I promise!). I’m
a strong believer in supporting the local economy whenever and wherever possible. “Shop local” is a great phrase,
especially among small businesses in our community. However, there are some things that are just easier to find online
or are only available online. Recently, I wanted sumac (no, not the poison kind!) for a Middle Eastern dish I was
making. Not being able to find it locally, I turned to Amazon.

There are many who don’t like shopping on Amazon because it’s too big and could put
smaller retailers out of business. What redeems Amazon for me is their Amazon Smile
program, whereby they refund .5% of Amazon purchases to the charity designated by
the purchaser. I’ve known about Smile for a long time, but was confounded in
designating our church as the recipient of the funds. As of late last week, that has
changed. East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church is now listed as an official charity
on Amazon Smile, with some big help from our denomination.

If you are a regular shopper on Amazon, I urge you to use Amazon Smile whenever you
make a purchase, because it does not increase the purchase price of whatever you are
buying, but it does give a half percent “kick back” to your favorite charity. Now if you decide to make your church your favorite charity,
even better! Simply go to smile.amazon.com and do a quick search on charities using the 18301 zip code. You will easily find our church
listed, and make that your favorite charity. Every time you use Smile to make a purchase, that half percent will come back to the church.
It’s a classic “win-win!” As I write this, I have two Amazon packages arriving today whose purchases will benefit ESUMC. By the way,
this works whether or not you are an Amazon Prime member, though you may need to designate the church each time if not a Prime
member.

Since we are in the time when many are buying Christmas gifts for friends and relatives, this could easily generate several hundred or
more dollars for our church between now and the end of the year. If you have no idea what any of this message has been about, you are
instead invited to talk to your grandchildren so that they can enlighten you!

Many Blessings, Pastor Jim

PRAYER VIGIL
Saturday, November 17th, 2018, to
prepare for our Celebration Sunday
Come join us for a day of
prayer, fasting and reflection
The chapel will be available for
individual prayer (with a prayer guide)
from 7am to 9pm
There will be two times of group prayer
from 10am to 11:30am and
from 1pm to 2:30pm
Please signup on Sunday for the
time slot that fits your schedule
(This initiative is a result of our recent
powerful charge conference)
 ESUMC’s Preschool Nursery
The children are learning about giving thanks as an action.
Their first project was a poster they made for the
veterans of our church to be displayed this Sunday. They
wanted to give a “hand” to all of the veterans who have
served our country and thank them for their
service. This young class is planning a church-wide “Give
Thanks” project that you will hear about soon.

OK55 THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON at

Monroe Area County Vo Tech School
Thursday November 15th at 12pm.
Please arrive by 11:45am and bring a photo ID.
$10/person (to be collected at the door).
Transportation assistance is available for the
those in need by contacting Larry Gerberich at: (570) 234-5351.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence was a direct hit to the area where Gertrude

Wilson presently resides. Surely, Gertrude would love to hear
words of encouragement from her ESUMC family. Her address:
Gertrude Wilson
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 Spring Care Package Outreach
Dear Church Family,
Just a reminder that this coming Spring we’ll continue
our Care Package Outreach with Gift Cards mailings
for our College Students and Military Personnel. With
Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner,
the Holiday Season is a FANTASTIC time to stock up
on Gift Cards!!! Be sure to keep an eye out for all
those “Gift Card Specials” being advertised!!! For
example, last year, Shoprite ran the following special
“Buy $50 in Gift Cards and receive a $10 gift card!”
And Turkey Hill usually offers incentives for Gas with
Gifts Card purchases. Last year, they offered .10 off/
gallon with the purchase of a Gift Card!!! Keep your
eyes peeled now to help us give big for the Spring!
Thanks for all you help!!!
Sue Mertz, Care Package Ministry
Recovery Meetings Community Room of
Office Building Basement
NA: Mon-Sat, 12:00 to 1:30 PM Just for Today;
Wed, 6:00 to 7:30 PM New Beginnings (Women)
AA: Thurs & Sat, 8:00 to 9:00 PM Keep It Simple
Saturday, 5:30 to6:30 PM.
Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30 PM Serenity House
HIKING. Interested in hiking one day a week for a
distance of 3 to 5 miles over a variety of trails? For more
information call Ken Brown at 570 424-6480, or Bob
Rosenberger at 570 223-7076. Plan to meet at Church at
9:00 a.m., day of week to be determined.
Cold Weather Shelter
Ministry
The Cold Weather Shelter Program
opened at the Wesleyan church on
November 4th providing a warm, safe
respite from the cold for homeless
members of the community.
Local churches, representing different
denominations, have stepped up to
volunteer. ESUMC will be covering the
1st full week in each month,
through March.
To make this a successful community
outreach we need ESUMC volunteers to
step forward when it is our time to host.
Please contact Ana Price at 570-460-
8423 to be placed on the calendar to
serve. This is a very important service
for our community.
E S U M C Sunday Services and Studies
Traditional 8:30 AM Contemporary 10:45 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Discipleship 9:45 AM
Discipleship Drop In Study begins 11/25/18
United Methodist Women—November Dollar Challenge
Men’s & Women’s stocking stuffers, to prepare for gifts to the
homeless and other needy families in the community. All items
can be purchased at one of the many dollar stores. Thank you.
 THIS WEEK AT ESUMC CHURCH CONTACT LIST
Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9am to 1pm
Monday thru Friday

Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014

Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015

Administrative Assistant
Kathy Ravago
kravago@esumc.net
Ext. 1010

Director of Spiritual Life &

Congregational Care
Bethany Mills
bmills@esumc.net
Ext. 1023

Director of Student Ministries

Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013

Director of Children & Family

Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017

Director of Traditional Music/

Organist
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net

Director of Contemporary
Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net

Director of Choir
Joe Dorsch
josephdorsch@gmail.com

Director of Bells
Chris Perfetti
perfetti3@ptd.net

Financial Secretary
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012

Technology Support
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
Audio/Visual Technician
Charles Rajnai
charlesrajnai@gmail.com

Maintenance Sunday
Bob Lee Sexton
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church rlee@esumc.net Craig Banner
Scan QR to Ext. 1018
83 S. Courtland St.
ESUMC
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301