Welcome!

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, February 6, 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. 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
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
Church Office email: church@esumc.net Contemporary W orship Dan Daccardi ddaccardi@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
570-421-3280
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Holly Lapadula

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 (Dinkle family)
Doris Milloy, recovery from brain injury (Cyndie Faunce)
Walt & Brian(Sr.) (Mark & Kelli Oney)
Kristen, recovery from surgery (Jan Rosenberger)
Shirley, congestive heart failure (Maria J.)
Sharon Powel, recovery from surgery (Erma Powell)
Undergoing Cancer Treatments: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager);
Chris (Barbara & Leon Warner); Joellen Berryman (Tom & Leigh
Balcik); John (Ministry Placement Team); Florence (Ed & Sue
Bommerito); Tommy C. (Traub family); Pamela (Karen Peart)
Other
The Seip & DeAngel families, comfort in loss (Traub Family)
Nick Wells, loss of father (Maria Jacobs)
Precie Schroyer and Angela Prayter, loss of parents (Celisa)
Praise for the safe return of Kevin Overcash from Afgahanistan
Those Serving in Missions and the Miltary - Strength, safety and
protection while serving God: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Ben
Drake, Kelly Malefyt, Ally Jaggard; Marines: Joshua Hummel,
Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith Gibbs;
Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris
Stowe, Nic Chighizola; Air Force: Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett;
Army: Kamahl Gordon, Japan; Josh Kimple, Germany.
Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $12,335
Average January weekly general expense needs: $11,227
Attendance last week: (1/30/11) last year: (1/31/10) 333
Worship
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God.
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Edie & Bill Williams, Herb Jacobs,
Brian & Sonji Bensley, Bob & Winnie Repsher 11 a.m. Rich
Mayers, Adallberto & Ann Marie. Bruce & Ann Osbun, Dave
Thompson GuerraScripture
Scripture Readers: 8:30 a.m. Debbie Zacharias, 9:45 a.m. Kelli
Mercurio, 11 a.m. Dave Thompson
Children's Church: Chris Perfetti
Church Driver: Sandy Oberholtzer
Altar Flowers Delivery: Jerry & Forrest Fritz
Communion Steward: Debbie Zacharias Pew Packer: JoAnne Scott
Organ/MIDI Workshop by Aram Basmadjian, concert artist of Allen
Organ Co., Saturday, February 12, from 10 a.m. until noon in the
Sanctuary. Sponsored by Lehigh Valley American Guild of Organists;
this demonstration is free and open to any keyboard players.
"Come, Follow Me" Cantata is Sunday, March 6 at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
services and based on the life of Christ. Helpers for supplies,
costuming, and decorating ideas are especially needed. Teen and adult
singers may now rehearse with Chancel Choir from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on
Thursdays. Music is available in Fellowship Hall today. Schedules of
optional rehearsals starting Saturday, February 19 are available on the
Music Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall
The concurrent Fine Art Exhibit in Fellowship Hall will feature
photography, painting, drawing, and sculpture by teen and adult artists
within our congregation. For information or reservation of space, co
tact Jim Smeltz at 424-1764.
For further information about music contact
Norman or Pauline Fox at foxes@esumc.net or 223-9889
Missed a Sunday? We provide audio copies of recent sermons on
our church website at www.esumc.net for those occasions when
you cannot make it to church, or when you want to share the
message with others.
Information and Events
The Older Kids (55+ group) meets at 11:30 a.m. Monday, February
14 in Oberhotlzer Hall for a movie. Bring a sandwich with you.
Popcorn, beverages, salad and dessert provided.
Saturday Night Fellowship, February 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Taste and Tales of England with Pastor and Mrs.
Kimes. All food will share the English theme. Bring a friend and
fellowship with others.
Fellowship Meals - Our youth meet in Fellowship Hall every
Thursday, after their outreach program, from 5- 6 p.m. for dinner,
then continue with youth Bible Studies at 6 p.m. If you would be
willing to provide a light meal for approx. 20 youth, please contact
Scott Kuhnle at 421-3280 or skuhnle@esumc.net
Weekly Adult Basketball in Fellowship Hall - Recreational (co-
ed) meets Monday at 8 p.m. For information call John at 426-7574.
Adult Men play Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call Eric at
242-6047.
Family Life Presents Weekend to Remember - March 25-27 at
Skytop Lodge. Wether you are engaged, married or remarried here is
an opportunity to invest in your relationship! GOD wants your
relationship to be all that it can be and His plan includes the gift of
passion. Call Bill & Debbie Zacharias 570-424-2837 evenings for
more information or to register and receive the discounted group rate
$159. This event sells out quickly -don't hesitate! (Note: The Phone
number listed previously was incorrect.)
Hiking: Join others from our church Sunday, February 20 from 12:15-
4 p.m. They meet in the church parking lot at Noon. Any participant
18 and under needs a permission form to attend.
Steering Team meets Monday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in the
Conference Room. This administrative church meeting is open to
members who wish to attend.
Pictorial Directory - If you have an eye for design, like to scrapbook
or take pictures your help is needed in completing our church
directory. Please contact Kelli at 807-7771 or koney@esumc.net for
information.
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6th Grade
To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall
at srandall@esumc.net
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Teachers! Schedules are now in place
outside of the classrooms. Please take a moment to fill in your
available dates through June.
Lord’s Army, our after school program for 4th and 5th grade students
will meet at the church Tuesday, February 8 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Transportation is limited to East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg
Intermediate Schools.
Monday Night Basketball Resumes - Groups meet weekly in
Fellowship Hall learning basic basketball skills and sportsmanship.
Children ages 6-8 meet from 6-6:45 p.m and ages 9-12 meet from
6:45-8 p.m. For information call John Mercurio at 426-7574.
Youth Praise Dance (ages 9 and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall on
Sunday evenings from 5-6 p.m. Praise dance encourages individuals
to express their faith through movement. For more information,
contact Tracy Martin tcmartin@ptd.net
Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades
For information, please contact Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net
or check out the youth website www.esumc.net/youth where you can
find permission forms and information on trips and events.
Sunday School is every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. We
meet together until 11:15 a.m. then split into Jr. High and Sr. High
classes.
Super Sunday Party is tonight from 6 - 10 p.m. The group will meet
on the 2nd floor of the Office Building (old youth room building).
Everyone is asked to bring a 2-liter beverage.
Youth Praise Band, which leads our Sunday night worship, practices
every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Interested
instrumentalists and singers should contact Scott to participate.
Sr. High Outreach is every Wednesday from 2:45 - 5 p.m.
ANYONE in 9th - 12th grade is welcome to participate. After-school
pickup in church vans is available from Stroudsburg Jr. High School.

Youth, continued
Thursday Schedule: All youth are invited to participate in the
following weekly events:
• 2:45 - 5 p.m. - JAM is a time of fun and fellowship for 6th - 8th
grade students. After-school pickup in church vans is available
from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle, and Stroudsburg Jr. High
Schools. Permission forms are required for all students and
available on the JAM Jr. High outreach page of the youth
website.
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Fellowship Meal for all 6th - 12th grade students.
Come hang out with your friends, meet new people and share in
a meal.
• 6 - 7 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies designed for 7th - 12th
grade students to grow deeper as a disciple of Christ. Groups are
available for Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, and Sr. High.
Summer Trips and Retreats: If you missed the organizational
meeting last week, you can find information and permission forms
by clicking on the "Forms and Info" page on the youth website. For
a list of complete dates, click on the "Upcoming Events" page.
Sign-up for 2011 Summer Trips - Registration cards are available
in the youth room or on the “Forms and Info” page of the youth
website. Please, return the registration card to Scott Kuhnle. Please
note: Jr or Sr. high mission trips, and Creation, a non-refundable
deposit is needed with your registration card to reserve your spot.
Confirmation Class for students in 8-12th grades will begin in
February and run through June. Classes are led by both pastors and
youth director. Youth will study scripture, learn their spiritual gifts,
the history of Methodism and examine social justice along with
exploring and visiting other faith traditions. Please contact Scott if
interested or for more information.
Hiking Club meets Sunday, February 20 from 12-4 p.m. The group
leaves from the church parking lot at 12:15 p.m. All youth participants
(18 and under) need a permission form to attend.
Congregational Care
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be
remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to:
Kathryn Biro, Room 222 Pocono Lutheran Village, 329 East Brown
St., East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301.
If You or a Member of the Church Family Is Hospitalized, please
inform the church office at 421-3280. The pastors and Care Team
visitors desire to provide support to our hospitalized members. It is
very helpful if the office is notified of hospital admissions.
Health Care Equipment is available to anyone in need. We have
walkers, crutches, an adult potty chair, adjustable 4-prong cane, a
wrist splint, weekly pill box, medi-cap remover, bed pads and adult
diapers. Call Peggy, 421-3280, ext. 23.
Winter Safety for Seniors pamphlet contains many tips for keeping
yourself and elderly loved ones safe during the winter months. Pick
up a free copy from the Information Center.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. How sweet, too,
are the sights that await us in the "Garden of Grace."
And the scents. I think of a melodious harmony of bird
song, of the heavy perfume of flowers wafted on the
breeze. Above all, I imagine a glorious light that pours through the
foliage, clothing the trees and shrubs in its resplendent radiance.
What can lie beyond the aged, wrought iron gate that opens into the
"Garden of Grace?" Surely, abundant blessings and God's tender
mercies await. Thomas Kinkade
Dedicated to honor the memory of Flossie Coogan, her fellow
Stephen Ministers and Leaders purchased the picture "Garden of
Grace," by her favorite artist, Thomas Kinkade. You are invited to
view this beautiful picture in the Eaton Chapel. Come to the
"Garden of Grace” and accept the abundant blessings and God's
tender mercies.
Mission and Outreach This Week at East Stroudsburg United Methodist
Interested in Adult Mission Trips? Then come out Thursday, Sunday - 2-6
February 10 at 6:30 p.m. to hear opportunities for serving or 9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir,
supporting church mission trips. Information will be shared regarding Choir Rm.
the Nashville trip including overview of the trip, cost, fund raising and 9:45 a.m. Sunday School
expectations and other short-term trips. For information please contact 10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir
Wayne at wdmertz@gmail.com or 629-4069. 11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Bible
Study, Youth Rm
Family Promise Guests Arrive Today - Please be mindful when
- The Me I Want, Classroom 9
using the church this week. They will be staying in the Lower Level - Isaiah Study, Classroom 10
of the church facility. URGENT NEED for help during the evening 12:00 p.m. Family Promise Setup
shift from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and 6:00 p.m. Youth Group, Office
Saturday. To volunteer or for information, call Kelli at 807-7771. Bldg, 2nd fl
Monday, 2-7
Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, TN - Saturday, April 30 - May 7.
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting,
Over 3000 families need assistance because of flooding in 2010. The
Conference Rm.
approximate cost is $250 per person. All skill levels needed. If
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
interested or for information, contact Wayne Mertz at 629-4069 or
6:00 p.m. Youth Basketball,
wdmertz@gmail.com Fellowship Hall
Soup Kitchen - Our next Soup Kitchen is February 21, Presidents’ 7:00 p.m. Steering Team,
Day. To facilitate our kitchens well it is important for anyone wanting Conference Rm
to serve to call Nancy Gargone at 421-1456 , so she may place you on 8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
Hall
the volunteer schedule.
Tuesday, 2-8
Food Bank Sunday - Food collected the third Sunday of each month 8:30 a.m. Preschool Program
will be shared among our Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm.
Follow Me Foundation. Please place your donations in the Food Bank 3:30 p.m. Lord’s Army
Box in Oberholtzer Hall. Specific items needed: Canned tuna, 5:00 p.m. Chimes, Bell Rm
chicken, meats, fruits, vegetables, ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, 5:30 p.m. Youth Bells, Bell Rm
hearty soups, boxed pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, mayonnaise, peanut 6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Rm
butter and jelly. - Romans, Bridal Lounge
- Ex Offender, Community Rm
6:45 p.m. Stephen Leaders,
Office Bldg., 2nd Fl
7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship
Hall
- FOG, Panera Bread
- Trustees, Conference Rm
- Stewardship, Classroom 8
- Praise Team, Sanctuary
Wednesday, 2-9
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bkfst, Fellowship
Hall
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall in use
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:45 p.m. Sr. High Outreach,
Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm
6:45 p.m. Stephen Ministry, Office
Building, 2nd Fl
7:00 p.m. Prayer Study, Conference
Rm
Thursday, 2-10
8:30 a.m. Preschool Program
Mom’s Bible Study,
Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
2:45 p.m. JAM, Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m. Youth Meal, Fellowship
Hall
6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Studies,
Youth Rm
6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
- Fellowship Hall in use
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, Choir Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
Friday, 2-11
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
4:00 p.m. Troop 452, Community
Rm.
6:30 p.m. Scout Troop 103,
Community Rm
Saturday, 2-12
8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study,
Conference Rm
10:00 a.m. Organ Guild, Sanctuary
- UMW, Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm