Welcome, Visitors!

If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a

East Stroudsburg church we are committed to Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love.
United Methodist Church We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m.
is contemporary. Our ushers and greeters are here to serve you. Please
ask them for any help you may need.
Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
Sunday, January 2, 2011 ~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The café
provides an informal opportunity for fellowship.
~ Our Infant and Toddler Nurseries are available every Sunday from
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. They are located on the lower level of the church
and are staffed with our full-time, professional attendants and parent
volunteers.
~ Children's Church for ages four through third grade is offered at the
11 a.m. service and is guided by a parent volunteer. Children will be
dismissed after the Children's Message. Please pick up your children
from the lower level classrooms of the church following worship.

Our Weekly News is a snapshot of activities in our church and

community. It showcases new events that may not be present in our
monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted on our website:
www.esumc.net. Please make your submissions to the church office
before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Submissions can be emailed to
koney@esumc.net or brought to the church office.

Church Staff
Senior Pastor Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net
Associate Pastor Candy Labar clabar@esumc.net
Congregational Care Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net
Lay-Led Ministries Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net
Children’s Ministry Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net
Youth Ministry Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net
Music - Organist Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
- Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Contemporary W orship Dan Daccardi
Church Office email: church@esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula
570-421-3280
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Jennessy Hernandez, Kimberly Eaton
Prayers and Praise
If you have a prayer request, please list it either on the prayer sheet in
the rear of the sanctuary or on the back of the friendship pad, making
sure to include your name on the request. This aids us in updating
weekly requests. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor
everyone’s right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your
requests. The person making the request is listed in ( ).
Healing and Illness
Kaitlin, Howard & Allen, health issues (Dinkle Family)
Ruth Toth, recovery from surgery and good test results (Christine S.)
Greg (Sue Andrews)
Sandra, miscarriage at 34 weeks (Nancy Carlson)
Ed Devlin (Ken Brown)
Eunice Poole, peace and comfort (Rich & Jenni)
Velma Pearce, broken ribs (Dick & Pam Finney)
Sue, healing from surgery (Blanche Jackson)
Undergoing Cancer Treatments: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager);
Chris (Barbara & Leon Warner); Joellen Berryman (Tom & Leigh
Balcik); John (Ministry Placement Team);Gordon Lyons (Mercurio
family); Florence (Ed & Sue Bommerito); Tommy C. (Traub
family);Terry Johnson (Sandy Snedden); Doug Pugh and Chris
Strohmaier (MarryEllen Durney)
Other
Clair, suitable living arrangements (Pat Braun)
Mike, praise for successful back surgery and prayers for a quick
and complete recovery (Darla)
Gabriel, protection upon being deployed to Iraq (Darla)
Those Serving in Missions and the Miltary - Strength, safety and
protection while serving God: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Ben
Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard; Marines: Joshua Hummel, Damon
McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith Gibbs;
Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Scott Kiess, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett
Horton, Chris Stowe, Kevin Overcash, Nic Chighizola; Air Force:
Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon, Japan; Josh
Kimple, Germany.
Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $ 6,611 Giving Christmas Eve: $8,877
Average December weekly general expense needs: $18,335
Attendance last week: (12/19/10) 437 Last year: (12/27/09) 283
Worship
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God.
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m.: Richard & Hester Deetz, Bob &
Arlene Staples, Mike & Debbie Wells, John Miller 9:45 a.m.: John
& Kelli Mercurio, Connie Moyer, Bill & Pat Cunningham, Sandy
Oberholtzer 11 a.m.: Bob, Mary & Kevin Tulloch, Linda Kissel,
Craig & Candace Goucher, Liz Corey
Children's Church: Susan Randall
Church Drivers: Janett Raughley
Thanks to youth for bringing in the Advent banner, symbolizing a new
year for spiritual growth for all ages, and to Bob Rosenberger for
ministry in song.
The Organ Prelude Today is based on the German words in hymn 169,
"In Thee Is Gladness." In many churches it is considered a special text
for the New Year. Rhythmic exuberance bounces over an energetic bass
pattern in the pedal. The tune is an Italian dance song from 1591, and
this setting was by young J.S. Bach around 1720.
Rehearsal Time Again! Ringers meet as usual on Tuesday, January 4
and the Chancel Choir on Thursday, January 6. Many thanks to all
musicians who contributed skills and time for beautiful sounds in the
Christmas season!
Coming March 6 - 11th Annual Spring Cantata on Transfiguration
Sunday, connecting the life of Christ from Christmas to the events of
Holy Week. Singers, dancers, children, instrumentalists, narrators,
costuming, and other roles will be needed. The church has been blessed
each year with the participation and support of over 100 people. Now is
the time to pray how YOU might share your voice, hands, and heart!
For further information about the music program, contact Norman or
Pauline Fox at foxes@esumc.net or 223-9889.
Information and Events Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6 th Grades
To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at
2011 Adult Mission Trip is from Saturday, April 30 through Saturday, srandall@esumc.net.
May 7. We will be supporting the Nashville, TN area. Over 3000
families need long term assistance because of the flooding that occurred 9:45 Sunday School Teacher's Tea is today in the Bell Choir Room.
in May and August of 2010. We are currently 1 of 107 teams signed up Bring your calendars to fill in the schedules.
for 2011.The approximate cost will be $250 per person with
Backyard Buddies and Lord's Army will resume Tuesdays, January
scholarships available. All skill levels are needed. This will be one of
4 and 11. We will meet at the church for devotions and snacks and go
the most rewarding and fun weeks of work you will ever have. If you
over the calendar for the remainder of the school year. For Backyard
interested or need more information please contact Wayne Mertz at
Buddies on January 18 and Lord's Army on January 25, interested
629-4069 or wdmertz@gmail.com.
children can sign up, with Mrs. Randall, to go on visits to our
Weekly Adult Basketball in Fellowship Hall - Recreational (co-ed) homebound members with folks from the care team. Transportation is
meets Monday at 8 p.m. For information call John at 426-7574. Adult limited to Stroudsburg middle and intermediate schools and JM Hill.
Men meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call Eric at 242-6047. Monday Night Basketball focuses on teaching children basic
basketball skills and sportsmanship. Groups meet weekly in Fellowship
Adult Discipleship Classes
Hall through March 28. Ages 6-8 meet from 6-6:45 p.m. and ages 9-12
11 a.m. Adult Sunday School: "Jesus in the Feasts of Israel."This class meet from 6:45- 8 p.m. For information call John Mercurio at 426-7574.
will be meeting today in the Bridal Lounge and continue for the next
two Sundays. The feasts of Israel are religious celebrations
Youth Ministries - 7 th - 12 th grades
remembering God’s great acts of salvation in the history of His people.
For information, please contact Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net or
God established the timing and sequence of these feasts to reveal to us
check out the youth website www.esumc.net/youth where you can find
a special story – most significantly, the work of the Messiah in the
permission forms and information on upcoming trips and events.
redemption of mankind and the establishment of His Kingdom on earth.
Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School Classes meet weekly at 11 a.m. in the
Young Adult Bible Study - If you are 18-35 why not consider, joining Youth Room. We split into Jr. and Sr. High classes at 11:15 a.m.
this 12-week Bible Study on First and Second Corthinthians starting
Tuesday January 11, 2011 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Panera Bread in Youth Praise Band practices every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in
Stroudsburg. The study guide is from John MacArthur series and the Youth Room
discusses how Paul's letter "gives Christians black and white boundaries
Youth Rally to Ocean City, MD is January 7-9. To see the bands and
in a gray world.” Grab your bible and join us as we learn more about
speakers visit www.umyoungpeople.org. To sign up for this trip please
God's desires for us. If you plan on joining us, please call Nagwa at
email Scott. If you need more information, please visit the “forms and
460-1591 to ensure we have enough guides.
info” page on this website. Total cost for the trip is $130 per person.
A Men’s Bible Study entitled “Juggling Chainsaws on a Tightrope”
Overnight Ski Trip with Hopewell UMC at our church with activities
starts Saturday January 15 for 8 weeks from 8-9 a.m. at the church.
Friday, January 28 and skiing/snow boarding Saturday, January 29 at
Interested individuals can contact John H oll iste r at
johnbhollister@gmail.com. Camelback. For more information, visit www.esumc.net/youth.
Congregational Care This Week at East Stroudsburg United Methodist
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be Sunday - 1-2-11
remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School
to Evelyn B. Smith, 419 Shirley Futch Plaza, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Bible
18301. Study, Youth Rm
Adult Class, Bridal
Blood Pressure Screenings are Sunday, January 16 after each Lounge
service in Fellowship Hall. Stop by to have your BP checked, speak 12:30 p.m. Youth Football,
with a nurse, and receive information from the American Heart Dansbury Park
Association. 6:30 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Rm
Monday, 1-3
Teen Knights Clothing Closet provides new or gently used clothing 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting,
to teens who are in need of them. Contact Patricia at 570-269-1068, Conference Room
Crystal at 570-977-TEEN or visit www.teenknights.com. 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:30 p.m. Youth Basketball,
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP), helps Fellowship Hall
pay heating bills through grants. See flier on the Congregational Care 7:00 p.m. Steering Team,
Bulletin Board or call 570-849-2068. Conference Room
8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
Assistance for Prescription Coverage for Medicare A and/or B Hall
recipients who qualify is available through the APPRISE program.
Call 570-420-3735 for further information. Tuesday, 1-4
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you 9:00 a.m. Preschool
love one another. John 13:35 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
3:30 p.m. Backyard Buddies
In John 15:12 Jesus says, "This is my commandment, that
5:00 p.m. Chimes, Bell Rm
you love one another as I have loved you." Loving and
5:30 p.m. Youth Bells, Bell Rm
caring for one another is not just the pastor's job-it's something Jesus
6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Rm
calls us all to do! Stephan Ministry is a ministry in which people with
7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized
Hall
way, bringing Jesus' love and care to those who most need it. For more
information please contact Peggy Stack at the church office at 421-3280 Wednesday, 1-5
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall in use
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm.
2:30 p.m. Sr. High Outreach,
Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:45 p.m. Stephen Ministry, Office
Bldg., 2nd Fl.
7:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
Thursday, 1-6
9:00 a.m. Preschool
Mom’s Bible Study,
Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:30 p.m. JAM, Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m. Youth Dinner,
Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study,
Youth Rm
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
Fellowship Hall in use
ESYA, Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, Choir Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
Friday, 1-7
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:30 p.m. Youth Rally
4:00 p.m. Troop 452, Community
Rm
6:30 p.m Boy Scout 103,
Community Rm
7:00 p.m. Chapel in use
Saturday, 1-8
9:00 a.m. UMW, Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall in use
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm.
*Please Note: The Old Youth Room
is now the Community Room