THE TRUMPET CALL
Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His Love
Our Vision: To be a Christian community where Christ is transforming lives
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
Pastor’s Corner
We look forward to lifting up our children and
those who care for them the next two
Sundays. On Sunday, September 9, we
invite all of our students to bring their
backpacks for a blessing at both services.
Though we are blessing backpacks, it is
more about those who wear them. We will
be praying for our children, teachers, school
workers and administrators, and will have
some small gifts to offer as a way to show we care; and, we will
continue to pray for everyone involved in education.
The following Sunday, September 16, is Children’s Ministry
Sunday, and we will be led in worship at both services by our
Children’s Ministry Director, Erica Dorsch, and all of our children.
You will be excited to hear about what our children have been
learning, and they will be teaching all of us important biblical
truths in worship. Isaiah 11:6 says, “The wolf shall live with the
lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion
and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.” Though
there is much strife in our world today, the prophet Isaiah
promises a better day is coming for God’s creation, and right at
the center of that vision is a child! We will be blessed to have the
children lead us next Sunday, and I hope you’ll be able to attend.
This coming Tuesday, September 11, will be the 17th anniversary
of the 9/11 attack on the US. Every year on that date, there are
services of remembrance in New York City, Washington, DC, and
Shanksville, PA among other places. With almost 3000 innocent
people killed that day, it remains our greatest modern national
tragedy. Sometimes I hear people say we should just move on
and those who lost loved ones should just “get over it.” However,
my experience with those families is that prayers and other
remembrances on that day help them continue to heal and remind
the rest of us that we should never forget what happened on that
terrible day. People in our church and community lost loved ones
that day, and to that end, we will have a brief time of
remembrance on Tuesday in our Sanctuary at 6:30 pm. After
prayers in the Sanctuary, we will step outside the front doors on
S. Courtland St. and blow 3000 bubbles toward heaven, to
symbolize that we remember and we believe that those precious
souls are with the Lord. I am pleased to be working with the
Ragonese family, who themselves suffered great loss that day,
and you are invited to join us. Again, please come from 6:30-7:00
pm, Tuesday, September 11, to our Sanctuary.
Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim
Volume IV Issue 36 September 9 2018
ESUMC has a job opening for Facilities Manager.
This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week.
The hours are M-F, 8am – noon with flexibility. This
position is responsible for the management of the
physical church plant, and church owned property,
including church owned vehicles.
Responsibilities: Include overseeing and supervising
the sextons in janitorial and maintenance duties.
Oversee that the facilities and grounds are always
kept in peak condition and appearance. Ensure snow
removal is scheduled and performed timely. Maintain
and ensure all church equipment is working optimally.
Troubleshoot issues, and schedule service as
needed. Maintain manuals and service agreements
for all church equipment. Maintain records and
scheduled maintenance of all church vehicles.
Review safety and accessibility issues of the church
with the Trustees as needed. Coordinate with
Trustees that all church properties are inspected and
operating in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations. Project and maintain the annual budget
for custodial and maintenance items. Order janitorial
and maintenance supplies. First emergency contact
for alarm systems.
Qualifications: High School diploma. Skills to
maintain a positive working relationship with staff,
volunteers, members and the community.
Organizational skills. Ability to supervise others.
Ability to understand the major components of the
physical plant and troubleshoot minor problems.
Electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC background a plus.
This is an ideal position for a retired military or trades
person.
To apply: Please submit your resume and letter of
introduction to our church administrator, Jill Teaford,
jteaford@esumc.net.
E S U M C Sunday Services and Studies
Traditional 8:30 AM ~ Contemporary 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45 am ~ Discipleship Groups 9:45
 Ringers and Singers! STEPHEN MINISTRY
We give thanks to those who have heard and
Rehearsals are starting! answered God’s call to Stephen Ministry.
Come one and come all! Michell Dodoo, Ann Osbun,
We need your help,
No matter how small.
Bobbi Snyder, Rosalinda Morris
Join Choir! Join Bells! and Bryce Williams
It’s time for real growth. will begin the 50 hours of weekly training this
The time to sign up is now. Wednesday, September 12th from 6:45-9:15.
Why, you can even join both! As a Church Family, we are asking
you to cover each session in
Handbells begin rehearsals Tuesday September 11 and prayer as the trainees experience
Choir Thursday September 13. Please see Chris Perfetti the depths of each topic. Prayers
for the leadership team too.
for bells and Joseph Dorsch for choir for more information.

College/Military Care Packages Backpack

In preparation of our semiannual care package blessing on our
college students and military personnel, there will be a meeting Blessing
of all those interested in helping out on September 23 after the
The 2018-2019 school year is upon us
10:45 service in Oberholtzer Hall. This fall we will be looking to
mail our packages out the last week of October. We have a few and we would like to take a moment
good ideas to work with and will welcome anyone interested in during the 8:30am and 10:45am church
being a part of this church wide project. If you are a parent of a services on Sunday, September 9, to
college student/military person please fill out a form that will be
recognize and pray for ALL Students
available (also sent out in an email to those parents on our list)
with a few details about your student/person. We would like to (of any age), Teachers, and Staff who
have better contact with the people that are on our lists to make will be returning to school. Please bring
sure that we are meeting their best needs. A list of items for our your backpack or bag with you to the
packages will be in the next Trumpet Call/E-News.
Sunday service on September 9 for a
For more information contact Sue Mertz
mommamertz@gmail.com Stay tuned! special gift.

Each year the Eastburg Community Alliance hosts a Fall Festival and Block Party on Columbus Day
Weekend. And this year, ECA will continue their tradition on Saturday, October 6th from 11am-5pm!!! This
event is sure to draw a crowd of young families and children with food venders, pumpkin painting, face
painting, fall crafts, a strolling magician and live entertainment!!! And right now, ESUMC can’t refuse being a part of this fun day!

In fact, our Outreach & Evangelism Team is currently coordinating an ESUMC booth to offer fun activities to the community FREE of
charge. To do so, we’re attempting to lock in a caricature artist, a balloon artist, a bounce house and hopefully MORE! Not to
mention, the best part is that we’re inviting YOU to join us! Come be a part of the “more” we’re looking for by considering your hidden
talents!!! We are especially interested in hidden skills like juggling, uni-cycling, face-painting, yodeling, tap dancing, etc.! Anything
that’s entertaining and fun to observe! Maybe you’re really good at carving pumpkins! Or maybe you have a clown costume in the
closet you haven’t broken out in years. Whatever your hidden talent is, we’re inviting you to share it! Please e-mail
bmills@esumc.net to share your skills and possibly be a part of our booth that day!
On the flip side, if you feel like "hidden talent’s" not your gig, come participate in our booth anyway! Thanks to the generous
contributions of a sponsor, we’ll have ESUMC T-shirts for all of our volunteers that sign-up to serve at Fall Festival!!! Sign-up sheets
roll out Sunday, September 2nd, so mark your calendars now and come be a part of this GREAT event!

ESUMC: What’s YOUR Sign?
The Communication’s Team is hosting a
LOGO COMPETITION for our Church!
So put your thinking caps on and get those creative
juices flowing,
we’re looking for a new visual identity.
See our Official Rules for more about the contest!
Thank you for participating!
The Communication Team
The Worship Planning Team is looking for ideas
and suggestions on ways to improve both the 8:30 and
10:45 worship services. Worship connects the heart and
spirit of the person with the truth about God and His work
of redemption, as revealed in the person of Jesus Christ
and the Scriptures. Worship shapes how we live.
Worship is too often taken for granted as something a
congregation experiences, rather than collectively
creates. If you have a suggestion about worship, please
email it to: Kurt Visser- dancerep@kvisser.com or
Michele Doodo- nmaxo@aol.com
Linda Drake needs our support and prayers!
Cards and well wishes may be sent to:
Linda Drake
Hope Lodge
110 W Laural Ave
Cheltenham, PA, 19012
I AM A C H U R C H M E M B E R
Thom S. Rainer
Enrollment began August 26th for our Church-Wide study,
and we already have over 125 participants!! Don’t worry,
there is still room for you to enroll.
For the first time EVER, ESUMC will be coordinating
classes and small groups for every day of the week
(excluding Fridays)!!! So whether you’re looking for
something on Sunday morning or you’re considering a
small group during the week, we have options for you and
we encourage you to check these out!
We especially encourage young parents to consider signing
up for our Wednesday night group, which meets at the
Sarah Street Grill from 5:30 to 7pm. This is the ONLY group
that is projected to provide professional childcare during
the week, so parents, don’t delay!! Programing and
childcare will be provided at ESUMC on Wednesday from
5:15 to 7:15pm (excluding Halloween, Oct. 31st).
Stop by the tables in Oberholtzer Hall to sign up for class or
group today! We believe you will be encouraged and
blessed to fellowship with other Christians while growing
your faith.
The Discipleship Team
Welcome Team Fall Refresher
Reminder that all current Welcome Team Members
and those who are interested in helping to create an
even friendlier environment at ESUMC are asked to
attend one of the following sessions at the back of
Fellowship Hall this Sunday, 9/9.
Times: 8:30 - 8:40 or 11:45 - 11:55 Your input is
valued! See Kathy Hinkey for details.
Discipleship Drop-in Study
Check the white board in Oberholtzer for study
information. Please note, location changed to
Room #10.
I would like to express how
much your kindness and
thoughtfulness meant to me in
my time of need.
Your prayers, hospital visits,
arranged transportation for
Grace and much more were
greatly appreciated! Thank you. ~Don and Grace
 Contact Us
Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9am to 1pm
Monday thru Friday
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Ravago
kravago@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Spiritual Life &
Congregational Care
Bethany Mills
bmills@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Children & Family Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
Financial Secretary
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
Maintenance
Bob Lee
rlee@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
Sunday Sexton
Craig Banner
Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
Choir Director
Joe Dorsch
jdorsch@esumc.net
Audio/Visual Technician
Charles Rajnai
charlesrajnai@gmail.com
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