East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Welcome!
If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a church we are committed to love Jesus Christ and to share His love. 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. ~ Our Holy Grounds Caf is a place for light refreshments, coffee, and fellowship on the first and third Sundays of the month from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. ~ 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 Associate Pastor Congregational Care Church Administrator Lay-Led Ministries Childrens Ministry Youth Ministry Contemporary W orship Music - Organist - Choirs Administrator of Finances Financial Secretary Building Facilitator Sextons Nursery Attendants Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net Candy Labar clabar@esumc.net Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net Lindsey Scott lscott@esumc.net Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula Ana Price, Holly Lapadula, Katlyn Smith

Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love. 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Church Office email: church@esumc.net Website: www.esumc.net 570-421-3280

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 with the request. This aids us in updating weekly. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor everyones right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your requests. The person making the request is listed in ( ). . Healing and Illness Alma (Karen Dudley) Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Ralph & Donna Dinkle) Walter Price (Peggy Strack) Those Undergoing Cancer Treatments Trish Walker (Dawn Walker); Pamela Valley (Karen Peart); Allison, Lisa and Gordon Lyons (Kelli Mercurio); Helen Althouse (Peggy Strack); Vivian & Alma (Patricia Huggins); Julie (Holly Belviso); Poppie (Counterman Family); Kelli (John)

Stewardship Update General giving last week: $9,765 Average June weekly general expense need: $11,630 Monthly Renovation Obligation: $7,084 Attendance last week: (6-19-11) 289 last year: (6-21-10) 298 Altar Flowers Worship Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Bill Zacharias, Bill Reese, John Miller, Bob & Arlene Staples, Ken & Bonnie Alspach 9:45 a.m Joyce Heller, Jean Snyder, Ross & Nancy Transue, Bill & Pat Cunningham 11 a.m. Bob, Mary & Kevin Tulloch, Linda Kissel, Candace Goucher Acolytes: 11 a.m. Jozette and Jahsaiah Moses Scripture Readers: 8:30 a.m. Maria Jacob 9:45 a.m. Joyce Heller 11 a.m. Denna Perfetti Children's Church: Story Hour with Mrs. Randall Church Driver: Linda Kissel Altar Flowers Delivery: Bob Williams

Other God's direction as we plan the Lay Witness Weekend Brandon Smith, serving in Afghanistan (Malefyt family) The family of Jeff Warner John & Chris Charnok, loss of Chris brother Steve (Jim & Sandy Knowlden) Guidance & direction for all graduates (Bill & Debbie Zacharias) 2011 class members entering the military (Bryan & Joann Wallie) Bob, reconnect with his faith Paula, loss of mother Ann (Ragonese family) The family of Diane Nesbet (Ragonese family) Catherine, employment (Bobbie Wolf)
Those Serving in Missions and the Military - Strength, safety and protection while serving. Mission Field: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Ally Jaggard, Jas Poole; Marines: Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson, Steven Post; Pacific: Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Brandon Smith, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris Stowe; Air Force: Brad Poulson, Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon (Japan), Josh Kimple (Germany).

Many Thanks to Doug Malefyt for today's instrumental message during our Traditional Services. Songfest - Help is needed for this free community outreach event on July 17 at 3 p.m.! Sign-up sheets for greeters, set up, and clean up are available in Fellowship Hall today. Take fliers to post, or ad forms to sponsor your name in the program as a Friend. Fliers to share are also available at "Organ Programs" under Worship tab of www.esumc.net Most of all, invite others to enjoy this sing-along of familiar gospel, hymns, and contemporary songs, plus a touch of jazz Program is coordinated by Pauline Fox and Lindsey Scott, with Joe Dorsch, Keith LaBar, Doug Malefyt and other ESUMC musicians. July 3 - Holiday Organ Postlude after the 11 a.m. service will celebrate ten minutes of lively American music such as Sousa marches, ragtime, and songs from musical theater. Singers and Instrumentalists who wish to share music during the summer are invited to contact Pauline Fox at 223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net

Information and Events Come for Breakfast Today in Fellowship Hall from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The youth are cooking eggs and french toast. Donations received will off-set costs of youth participating on summer mission trips. Stewardship through Clipping - As a disciple we all need to be good stewards of the blessings we have been given. When we become more aware of our spending, we can give more and help others in need. Wednesday, July 6 at 9:30 a.m. at our church, Jenn Trump will lead a class on ways save money when shopping by using coupons. The class is free and open to the community. We do ask that each person bring two pantry items to be donated to the Salvation Army. For information, please call Jenn at 713-5491. The Older Kids, our 65+ group, meets Monday, July 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for lunch and an informational talk on Being Safe in your home and community. Everyone is asked to bring either sandwiches or finger foods to share. RSVP with MaryLou Kear at 424-2455 or Shirley Miller at 421-8271. Davis Class will have their year-end picnic at the home of Janett Raughley Monday, June 27. Bring a dish to share. For directions or to arrange transportation call Janett at 223-8372. Weekly Adult Recreational Basketball meets Monday at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For information call John at 426-7574. Church Softball - ESUMC vs. Christ Hamilton Tuesday, June 28 at Burnley Field (Manor Dr., Snydersville.) Game time is 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Change of Address? If you receive a new address due to the Countywide readdressing project or a move, please help us save postage, by notifying the church office of the change. SWAT - If you would be willing to help with light cleaning, painting and simple repairs our church maintenance team will meet Tuesday, June 28 from 9 a.m. - noon at the church. You can come when you can, leave when you must. Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net.
Sunday School Summer Movie Lineup - This Summer our Children's Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. will be showing movies in the large group area with supervision by parent volunteers. (Parents, there is a sign up sheet on the wall by the telephone in the large group area if you could help out a Sunday or two). Preschool children thru the age of 5 may attend nursery this summer. We also encourage families to worship together at 9:45 a.m. this summer. This week's feature: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's (Veggie Tales) Any Summer Campers Out There? Summer Camp schedules are available online at www.poconoplateau.org and on the Children's Ministry Bulletin Board. Camp cash is available to help off-set camping costs for all students in our congregation. See Mrs. Randall for details! Vacation Bible School: Join us for SonSurf Beach Bash from August 1-5 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Volunteer orientation is Sunday, July 10 at 1 p.m. Online registration starts this week at www.esumc.net! "Foundations," our Christian Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2011-12 school year for children ages 3-5. Our preschool is open to the entire community. Contact Sue Randall at 421-3280 or srandall@esumc.net for more information or to receive a registration packet.

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. Please Be in Prayer for All the Participants and Leaders for the

Summer Trips. The youth leave for Creation on Wednesday, June 29 and will return on Sunday, July 3. The Jr. High youth will leave for their Summer Retreat on Friday, July 8 and will return Sunday, July 10.

more information about this special ministry to the disabled. Baby Bottle Boomerrang - Today is the last day for returning your baby bottle. Thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center.

Summer Means Transition time for all current 6th grade students going into 7th grade. You are now eligible for all youth ministry activities Sunday Night Program, Jr. High Summer Trips, Fellowship Events, etc. For a list of available programs, keep an eye on the Whats Happening page on the youth website www.esumc.net/youth, you can even download a complete calendar. Youth Commitment Cards: If you did not receive a Commitment Card, you can download a copy from the youth website. You can turn in your completed card to Scott Kuhnle or in the basket on the altar. Sunday School will be held this Sunday in the Youth Room at 11 a.m. During the summer months we will combine the Jr. High and Sr. High Sunday School Classes. Sunday Night Youth Program is a time for fellowship, games, worship, message, and small group discussion. This schedule is: 6:30 - 6:50 p.m. Hangout time in the Youth Room 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. Games in Fellowship Hall 7:20 - 7:40 p.m. Youth Praise Band leads worship 7:40 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer Requests, State of Your Faith, and Message 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Small Group Discussion A Complete Summer Schedule is now available on the "Upcoming Events" page at www.esumc.net/youth or you can get a copy in the Youth Room. Youth Praise Band, which leads our Sunday night worship, practices every Tuesday evening. Interested instrumentalists and singers should contact Scott to participate.

Congregational Care
Hazel Kaniper to Celebrate 100th Birthday on July 13th! Birthday cards and notes can be sent to her at 2017 North 5th St., Stroudsburg, PA. 18360. Coffee, Juice Cans, or Vases with a 4-inch diameter are needed for altar flower deliveries and can be dropped off in the church office. Bobby Cruse is now homebound due to health concerns. Cards may be sent to him at 6025 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA. 18360. To visit Bobby, call his family at 629-5317. Our Homebound and Care Facility Members are always happy to be remembered by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be sent to Doris Rodriguez, 215 Wilderness Acres, E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Wellness Ministry Tip for Losing Weight: Large amounts of simple carbohydrates from white flour, and added sugar can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and lead to weight gain. While avoiding white sugar, white rice and white flour, do eat plenty of whole grain breads and brown rice. One Harvard study of 74,000 women found that those who ate more than two daily servings of whole grains were 49 percent less likely to be overweight than those who ate the white stuff. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. - John 13:34 Prayer: Lord, You are a God of hope and healing. As our Stephen Ministers continue to work to bring Your hope and healing to those most in need of it, we ask You to calm the storm and bring peace and tranquility into our care receivers' lives. Help them to experience Your love and salvation through their Stephen Ministers. We pray this in Jesus' Name, Amen Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program is available for children up to and including age 18 at J.M. Hill Elementary School (151 East Broad

Missions
Christian Overcomers Camp - A sign up sheet and picture board will be in Fellowship Hall today for anybody interested in volunteering for this ministry to the disabled community. The camps are at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in Canadensis, PA. July 18-22, August 21-26 & October 24-28. If interested, please contact Dennis Wilkens at 570-421-0391 for

St., East Stroudsburg.) The program continues through Friday, August 12. Breakfast is served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There is no charge for either meal and is open to any child, no matter where you live. Please refer to www.esasd.net/cafe for more information and a complete menu.

the weekend of October 14-15-16.

This Week at East Stroudsburg U.M.C.

Sunday, 6-26 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Isaiah Study, Bridal Lounge Jr. & Sr. High Sunday, School 6:30 p.m. Youth Program 6:45 p.m. Softball League Meeting, Conference Rm Monday, 6-27 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Praise Leaders, Bridal Lounge 7:00 p.m. Ministry Placement, Bridal Lounge 8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, 6-28 9:00 a.m. SWAT 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm. 7:00 p.m. FOG, Leslie Howes Home - Praise Team, Sanctuary Wednesday, 6-29 6:00 a.m. Youth to Creation 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Bible Study, Bridal Lounge Thursday, 6-30 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm

Consider This Your Invitation

As the "Lay Witness Weekend" (October 14-16) draws near and the planning intensifies , I am reminded of the parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:15-24. Many people who were invited for whatever reason (busyness, work, etc.) made excuses not to attend and in doing so missed a great opportunity. I am inviting YOU to the Lay Witness Weekend because you are my church family and I love you and I don't want you to miss this great opportunity. The Lay Witness Weekend is many things to many people, but most of all it's a spiritual retreat with Jesus, the Holy Spirit and His people. It is prayer, wonderful prayer. It is a time of deep fellowship with your church family members. It is renewal, healing and love. It is a time to laugh and cry together. It is a time that I don't want YOU to miss! Plan right now to put this weekend aside for you and your family to attend. The weekend is for individuals and families-- adults, youth and children. Experience it together. Put aside the golf game, work, soccer games, shopping or whatever excuse gets in the way and come to a great spiritual banquet. Make your faith walk with Jesus a priority for this weekend and hold that time aside for this event. Can this weekend change your life? I believe it can, but why don't you ask my wife Sandy? Her husband was saved at a Lay Witness Weekend on November 3, 1983 here at ESUMC. See you in October. Ken Brown

Friday, 7-1 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Troop 103, Community Rm Saturday, 7-2 11:00 a.m. Organ in use, Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm

Remember to mark your calendar for

FAITH PROMISE UPDATE

One of our FAITH PROMISE Partners is Monroe County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH). Leslie Howes, a member of this church, is the Executive Director. This organization works steadily and faithfully to provide affordable housing for those in critical need. The process involves much more than hammer and nails, roofing and doorways. The relationships with contractors, volunteers, families needing affordable housing, supporting community businesses and churches build a community network for "respectful stewardship of all human, economic, and natural resources." MCHFH offers a time to explore the many volunteer opportunities on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Office, 912 Main St., Stroudsburg. There are many opportunities besides helping at the work sites. Volunteers are also need on committees to search for property acquisitions, to assess family requests, to help with fundraisers and in raising awareness with churches, synagogues and temples. Volunteers are needed at the office. The number one request on the Wish List of MCHFH is prayer. Through prayers they find answers to many of their constant challenges. The second request is for volunteers. For more information on any aspect of this FAITH PROMISE Partner, you can call 570-476-9846 or a lot of information can be found at www.habitatmc.org. MCHFH has already completed 15 houses for families. Now some have even been rehabilitated homes through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Your continued support through prayer and funds for our 12 Partners of FAITH PROMISE is witness to how our faith is extended well beyond 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA. Donations may be made today in the envelope enclosed in the Weekly News, in "Missions" line of regular envelopes, or anytime with a notation for Faith Promise.