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TC - Revised - 2019 September 15
TC - Revised - 2019 September 15
TC - Revised - 2019 September 15
TRUMPET
work taking place
for ESUMC’s new
CALL
Audio Visual
improvements!!!
EXCITING PROGRESS IN
A/V TECHNOLOGY
A few months ago, new and larger TV monitors were replaced in the front of the
Sanctuary, allowing for larger and brighter images for lyrics, sermon images, and videos.
That was followed by a new mixing board, already in use in the balcony, and some other
new audio features such as amps and monitors. Then the real “fun” began: the removal
Last week, those who of the pews, construction of platforms and new wiring from front to back to assist our A/V
sat in the balcony pews people in their work.
might have wondered
why one-third of the You might ask, was anything not replaced? Yes! Because Rich Strack did such a great
pews were missing. job some years ago replacing the speakers in the Sanctuary with speakers which are
This Sunday, they’ll see barely noticed yet produce great sound for us, our consultants
new hardwood flooring, recommended that they stay. What, you say you don’t
a new platform, missing remember seeing speakers in the Sanctuary? That’s the
A/V equipment, new whole point; they are heard but not seen (Hint: take a close
look at the middle organ pipes on each side of the front of
wiring, and no
the Sanctuary. They look a little different than the
replacement of those
surrounding pipes.). We will also be extending our state-of-the
missing pews. Why?
-art A/V capabilities into Oberholtzer Hall with new speakers, a
Because we’re doing a
video feed to the Family Comfort Room, and a new, bright portable
complete overhaul of
projector. Also, in the not too distant future, we will stream our worship services over the
our audio-visual internet so that members and friends who are away from worship on a given Sunday
ministry in the because of vacation or illness can “tune in” from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Sanctuary and
replacing slow, worn, A big thank you to Rich Strack for driving this project forward! Rich, in consultation with
outdated equipment the Worship Team, our musicians, and Charlie Rajnai, our Sunday morning “tech guy”
with equipment which designed the placement of our new system, complete with four desks for operators in
will help launch us into the balcony. Rich and other volunteers are working hard to make sure the basics are in
the next ten years of place for this Sunday so that worship doesn’t miss a beat. We appreciate all your efforts;
worship ministry. Our thanks so much!
Trustees unanimously To those of you out there who have been faithfully attending our church but are not yet a
agreed to undertake member, I’m offering a New Members Class, beginning Sunday, September 29,
this project upon following the 10:45 service from Noon to about 2:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. There
recommendation of the will be two more meetings after that, on October 13 and November 3 at the same times,
Worship Planning Team and the class will be received into membership on Sunday, November 10, “Celebration
and our consultant Sunday.” Please email me 1 and I’ll provide more information if you’re interested:
group, Ad Lib. jtodd@esumc.net.
AA
Keep It Simple
Thursdays &
Saturdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
Serenity House
Saturdays
5:30pm-6:30pm
Sundays
4:30pm-6:30pm
NA
Just For Today
Monday-Saturday
12:00pm-1:30pm
New Beginnings
(Women’s Group)
Wednesdays
6:00-7:30pm
OA
Wednesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
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Dear Church Family, Help Wanted - We Need Some V.I.P.’s!
Do you have a love for Preschoolers, Toddlers or
Due to an on-going struggle of addition in our family, I
Babies? Would you be interested in helping us care
have become the primary caregiver for my
for, nurture, and protect ESUMC’s little one’s while
granddaughter for approximately the last 2 years. As
they learn about Jesus? Maybe your spiritual gifts
a (young) grandmother, I currently work one full-time
and/or experience could benefit our young children
and one part-time job, and am struggling to provide
and their families as they attend special events and
transportation for my granddaughter to/from the Head
Church? If so, perhaps you or someone you know
Start program she’s enrolled in—and so desperately
might be interested in this opportunity!
needs. Last year the Head Start staff’s assistance,
care and education benefitted her in so many ways, Here at ESUMC, we believe our Nursery Staff are all
the thought of possibly discontinuing her enrollment “very important people,” and now we’re looking for
for the sake of transportation greatly saddens me. other V.I.P.’s to join our team. These roles are all
That being said, I’m looking for someone from our paid positions that serve on Sunday mornings during
the worship services, and occasionally at special
Church family that might be willing to help me with
events. Responsibilities include: caring for new
transportation. If you, or someone you know, here at
infants in our church family, teaching from detailed
ESUMC might be available to help out –even if it’s
lesson plans (materials provided), and helping
just a for a time—we would greatly appreciate your
children with all sorts of crafts, games, songs, and
help. I’m willing to contribute financially towards her
fun! Worried about missing worship every Sunday?
transportation, and would be happy to discuss the
No need to fret, this position’s schedule is flexible
details of this need more with anyone who ’s willing to
enough to accommodate individuals rotating out of
assist. Please contact me directly at: (570) 236-7185
the nursery, every few weeks, to join in our worship
or at anitalynneboswell@yahoo.com Thank you so
services.
much.
Contact Erica Dorsch at: elmdorsch@gmail.com, or
- Anita Boswell Michelle Traub at: mrshop@ptd.net. For more info.
COMING SOON
ESUMC’s 2019 Fall Stewardship Sermon Series and Group Study. Begins Sunday, October 13th, 2019!!!
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EAST STROUDSBURG
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
83 SOUTH COURTLAND STREET
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
S U N DAY S E R V I C E S & T I M E S
8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Equipping Hour 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship