THE TRUMPET CALL

Our Mission: To love Jesus and to share His Love

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume III Issue 14 April 2, 2017

Win! Win! Win!

Our Vision The ESUMC Wellness Team is
organizing an event that will give you
To be a Christian community some exercise, will be an opportunity to
where Christ is transforming lives socialize with other members, and will be
a service to our community! It is a true
Our goal is to grow Gods way; win, win, win opportunity! On Sunday,
Upward through worship and prayer April 23, we will meet in the church parking lot at 12:30 to
Inward through prayer and bible study spend a few hours picking up trash in the area from
Outward through evangelism, service, ESUMC to the interborough bridge. PennDot will supply
fellowship and stewardship gloves, vests, and garbage bags. Join us as we burn some
calories, make new friends, and beautify our community!
Sunday Services and Studies Just a reminder that there JUMP will not be
Traditional 8:30 am held on the following Sundays
Contemporary 10:45 am April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th, or April 30th.
Sunday School 9:45 am
JUMP will be held on April 23rd.
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am

Pastors Corner
As we leave the snowy, rainy, windy month of March behind this week, we are looking
ahead to a great April here at ESUMC. There are five Sundays in April, and each will feature
unique and different approaches to worship this month. This Sunday, April 2, I will be
finishing my part of the Love Chapter sermons on the subject of "hope," as in "Love hopes
all things" (I Corinthians 13:7). As it is the first Sunday of the month, we will have Holy
Communion in both services, and at the first service, Communion will be served at the
railing. For those not able to walk to the railing, it will be taken to their seats. Since it is the
season of Lent, it's good to shake things up a bit and when we receive Communion in a
different way, it helps us to reflect on its meaning more.

On April 9, Palm Sunday, Scott Kuhnle will be giving us his perspective on the Love Chapter, as he brings a
message at both services on "Love endures all things." This is a vitally important Sunday and message,
because if you only come to worship that Sunday and the next (Easter Sunday), there is a chance you could
miss the message of the Passion of Christ and all that unfolded on Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Scott will
help us to reflect on all the events of Holy Week, and you will not want to miss his great preaching!

Between Palm Sunday and Easter, there are great events to help us to think about Christ's Passion. Once
again, we will offer a simple meal in Fellowship Hall prior to the Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion,
when we remember the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before his crucifixion. You
may come as early as 5:30 pm for dinner, and we will begin the service promptly at 7:00 pm. Something new
this year which we celebrate is the Journey to the Resurrection, being coordinated by Erica Dorsch, Children's
coordinator, which will take place Thursday through Sunday in the downstairs area of the church. Think of this
as a Protestant version of the Catholic "Stations of the Cross," but ending with the Resurrection instead. This is
NOT a children's only event, but is geared to the whole family.
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Of course on Easter Sunday, April 16, you will want to arrive early at
both services to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. It will also be your last
opportunity to see Journey to the Resurrection. There will be no
children's or adult classes that day. Enjoy a special Easter time with your
friends with refreshments in Fellowship Hall between services.

On the Sunday after Easter, April 23, it's Holy Humor Sunday again! We
started this two years ago, and people seem to enjoy it. The Sunday
after Easter Sunday is the traditional Sunday for this service, as it is a
time to "laugh at the devil" for his failure to have the last word. The devil
was defeated with the Resurrection of Jesus, and so we're going to have
a good time poking fun at him!

Finally, on the fifth Sunday of the month, April 30, we will enjoy our
annual cantata. What's amazing to me is that they are always "home
grown" musicals which combine drama with outstanding and moving
music. This is yet another great way to celebrate Christ's Resurrection,
and this year it's all about transformation. That's a great reminder of our
new vision statement, that we are: "A Christian community where Christ
is transforming lives." I hope and pray you'll be able to attend each and
every one of our special Sundays and other events in April. May Jesus
bless each of us as we journey to the Resurrection!
Pastor Jim
Will You Pray?
ESUMC recently received the amazing news that
we will be receiving a large sum of money from the
estate of John Kistler. The Steering Team,
composed of many of our church leaders, and the
Endowment Team are given the task of deciding
how this money will be used/invested. This is no
small responsibility! These teams are in need of
your prayers for Gods guidance and wisdom as to
His vision for utilizing this amazing gift! Will you
commit to pray on a regular basis for Gods guidance for them? A prayer
board is in Oberholtzer Hall. Please write your willingness to pray on a
sticky note and place it on the board. Your prayers will unify the teams
and pave the way for Gods divine guidance!
Tools for MinistrySaturday, April 29th
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Strengthening the Connection
through
Resources and Relationships
A Training Event for Laity & Clergy
SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 9:00 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 2:00 - Opening Devotions & Program
Includes Interactive Workshop
EVENT LOCATION:
Grace United Methodist Church
404 E. Mountain Avenue
Grace UMC, Pen Argyl 18072
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For more information and Registration go to www.esumc.net
Our lives have so many facets!!
Are you struggling in your faith life with building
relationships with God and others? Is your
physical, mental or emotional
health in jeopardy? Are you overwhelmed with
the stresses of your job? Are you carrying a
heavy load of grief?
Perhaps Stephen Ministry can help.
Why dont you give it a try? You are worth it!!
For more info visit our web page
http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry/
Or callPeggy Strack
(570) 421-3280 Ext 1023
Please Inform the Office!
If you or a member of your family is
admitted to any hospital, please inform the
church office, 570-421-3280. Pastor Jim,
Peggy Strack, and volunteers are happy to
visit if we are aware of the need!
Cookie Deliverers Needed!
Easter crafts, cards and plates of
cookies are again being prepared
for our ESUMC folks who are
homebound or live in care facilities. Help is
needed to make deliveries. If you can
help anytime during the week of April 2nd,
contact Peggy, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023 or
pstrack@esumc.net. Thank you for caring for
folks who sometimes feel forgotten!
Members of ESUMC who are no longer
able to attend church always appreciate
hearing from you. Cards may be sent
to: Doris Cramer
Pleasant Valley Manor
4227 Manor Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Thank You!
Hearing Assistance
Devices are Here!
ESUMC now owns several hearing
assistance devices which can be worn to
improve your ability to hear our worship
services. Please contact an usher to pick
up your hearing assistance device and
return to an usher after use.
Healthcare Equipment available:
Canes, crutches, walkers, adult potty
chairs, shower stools, Depends and more!
 Maundy Thursday
Ushers/Greeters Needed
Not able to serve on a regular basis,
then volunteer for Thursday, April 13th
as part of our Welcome Team.
Please contact Kathy Hinkey at
570.236.8183.
or k_hinkey@hotmail.com
On Maundy Thursday (April 13) the
Mission Team is sponsoring a Soup
Supper before worship. Please come
and enjoy a variety of soups and bread
and support our mission programs.
Upcoming Mission Trips
We will be going to New Jersey to work
with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity
on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
Please contact Pat Braun by April 12 at
(570) 424-5481 if you are interested.
The week of May 7 we will work on the
new site for the Philadelphia Project,
which has brought meaningful mission
work with a strong spiritual component to
many of our church youth.
Costs have not yet been determined, but
scholarship help is available.
Another great week of hosting Family
Promise guests at East Stroudsburg UMC.
The generosity and hospitality of all
volunteers, whether providing delicious
meals, overnight supervision, or
compassionate care, is greatly
appreciated by the families and the staff of
Family Promise. You served 78 meals and
contributed more than 115 hours of
service to the 4 families in shelter last
week. Thank you, all!
Everyone Needs a Home
Thank you to everyone who served our
guests this week. Special thanks to those
that prayed for this ministry.
We will see our guests again in May and
I'll be in touch as it gets closer.
Thanks and Blessings Jenn :)
MERRY MARTHAS AND MISTERS
EASTER CANDY WORKSHOP
Friday April 7th at 6;30 Pm in the kitchen. Once again I will be bringing
my chocolate candy molds, chocolate and fillings. I will have milk
chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.
You must RSVP to this event by Monday April 3rd letting me know
your preferences.
Emailmommamertz@gmail.com
Call or leave a message at (570) 350-7990
The cost for this workshop will be $7.00
I need to know which type of chocolate you
would prefer (you can make some of all kinds,
but just so I know how much of each to buy).
Do you want to make peanut butter eggs?
Do you want to make coconut eggs?
Also if you would like to buy a pound of chocolate melts to bring home
let me know, I will buy extra for those strawberries I know you want to
dip.
Looking for someone to do a devotion and for a few people to bring
some finger food snacks.
Journey to
Resurrection
Thursday, April 13th -
Sunday, April 16th
This is a family event, as well as a
community outreach, to tell the
story of the Resurrection. We will
be creating 10 stations downstairs in the Children's Ministry area. We
are looking for volunteers to help set up, participate in the story, and
tear down the event, much like Night in Bethlehem. Please contact
leaders if you have items to donate for the event or can participate as
an actor. We appreciate your support for Childrens Ministry.
Actors Needed: Towns people, foot washers, disciples, Roman
soldiers, Jesus, Mary, angel, and communion stewards
Materials Needed:
artificial fruit, metal cups or chalices, artificial plants & greens,
Himalayan salt lamps, gold coins, wool rugs, solid color tablecloths,
small meditation waterfalls (tabletop), white metal wash basins/tubs,
incense burners, floor pillows, clamp spot lights, 5' piece of wooden
fencing, metal spikes, chicken wire fencing, and battery operated
pedestal candles.
Please contact
Erica Dorsch: 570-421-3280 elmdorsch@gmail.com
Liz Green: 570-242-6622 hulswitgreen@aol.com
Dollar ChallengeUnited Methodist Women
The April Challenge is packaged snack items for Cherry
Lane UMC's Friday Backpacks for school children.
These items are available at most dollar stores in the
area. I hope everyone who has been participating
continues, and that new people join this great and easy ministry. Put
items in basket in Oberholtzer Hall.
3 Thanks,
Linda
Events Contact Us
Transformed: Before and After cantata
Sunday April 30, both services, with drama, Church Office
instruments, and Arts + Crafts Exhibit in Fellowship (570) 421-3280
Hall church@esumc.net
All singers welcome for combined choir Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
choose rehearsal options: Mon thru Fri
Saturday April 15 10 am-noon Pastor
Monday April 17, 6:30-8 pm Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Wednesday April 19, 6-7 pm
Ext. 1014
Thursday April 20, 6:30-8 pm
Sunday April 23, 4:30-5:30 pm Church Administrator
Final week: Monday-Thursday, April 24-27, 6:30-8 pm each day, Jill Teaford
in Sanctuary jteaford@esumc.net
Final rehearsal of whole cantata, for all participants: Saturday April 29, Ext. 1015
10 amnoon Secretary
Costuming help needed contact foxes@esumc.net Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Please let Liz Green know if Peggy Strack
you are submitting paintings, pstrack@esumc.net
drawings, photography, Ext. 1023
needlework, jewelry, pottery, Student Ministries
sculpture or any other Scott Kuhnle
handmade craft for our skuhnle@esumc.net
Artisan Show on April 30th. Ext. 1013
We will begin setting up the Childrens Ministries
exhibit on Friday, April 28th Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
at noon. If you cannot drop Ext. 1017
off your pieces then, we can
Financial Secretary
arrange to get them earlier. Children's art and craft work may also be Cyndie Faunce,
submitted. Sue Houloose
Please let Liz know what pieces you will be showing and how many cfaunce@esumc.net
individual works you will be displaying. We ask that art and photography Ext. 1025
be matted if at all possible. Maintenance
William Mack
If you are available to help set up on Friday, April 28th, please note in your wmack@esumc.net
email and provide a contact number. Ext. 1018
We are looking forward to an awesome show. SextonsRobert Lee,
Kenny Fenston
Thank you. fenstonkenny@yahoo.com
Liz Green hulswitgreen@aol.com 570-242-6622 Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Recovery Meetings Available in The Community Room of Office
Building Basement Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
NA: Monday through Saturday 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Just for Today dmalefyt@esumc.net
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. New Beginnings (Womens Group) Choir Director
AA: Thursday & Saturday 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Keep It Simple Julie Montes De Oca
choir@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
Scan QR to ESUMC Website josephdorsch@gmail.com
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Technology Support
83 S. Courtland St. Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Ext. 1012
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