East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church // Volume 5 // Issue 41 // 20 October 2019

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join us for our

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joint service on
November 10th!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

CELEBRATION SUNDAY
We’re calling it “Celebration Sunday,” because we have a number of things to thank
God for and it will give us an opportunity as one unified congregation to give thanks
together.

First, we will bring in thirteen new members to our congregation. Other than our large
confirmation classes, this is the single largest class of new members we will have
received since I became your pastor in mid-2014. I have been meeting with them and
Sunday, will have one more meeting between now and November 10. I can tell you that they
are excited to become members of our church, and are looking forward to using their
November 10 will spiritual gifts to along with the rest of the congregation to do the
be an important ministry God has called all of us to. Our Membership
Assimilation and Hospitality team has been helpfully lining up
day in the life of Fellowship Friends to walk alongside each of these new
members. The purpose of this ministry is to help orient
our church; so people to our church, answer questions they may have,
and to generally “hang out” and get to know and make
important, we will
friends with some new people. If you would like to be a
have one part of this friendship ministry in the future, please be in
touch with Kathy Hinkey.
combined
Second, the next group of Financial Peace University
Sunday service graduates will be finishing their work near that time, and we want to
that day at 10:00 recognize their accomplishments and lift up the life changes they have made and will
make as a result of this wonderful program which has helped so many to develop a
am. Please save financial plan, retire debt, and increase giving for the work of God’s Kingdom. Mike and
Darla Piancone are in charge of FPU and would love to talk to anyone interested in
the date on your taking a future FPU class.
personal Third, we will celebrate the completion of our Haiti Meal Pack which will have
calendar, and completed the day before Celebration Sunday. The Haiti Meal Pack is
organized by our Mission Team and will attempt to pack 50,000 meals
we’ll keep over two days, November 8 and 9. I was excited this morning
(Wednesday) to be at Faith UMC in Stroudsburg and to see the
reminding you in number of people they already have signed up to come and help
with the Meal Pack, and I know of several civic organizations
the Sundays coming to help. Our celebration of the completion of these meals is
leading up to not so much a “pat on the back” as a way to say thanks to God for
giving us the resources and the ability to do this for some of the
November 10. world’s poorest citizens. I certainly hope and pray that all of us may
become involved in some way in this amazing project!
What’s so special
Finally, as a further way to say “Thank-you” to the Lord, we will encourage
about November all of those present on November 10 to bring their commitments of time, talent, and
10? Keep treasure forward and consecrate them to the Lord. This coming Sunday (Oct. 20), all
those present will receive an Invitation to Generosity envelope, which we will invite
reading to find 1 in preparation for November 10. Again, please remember
you to prayerfully consider
and write it down: one service at 10:00 am on November 10. I look forward to seeing
out! you then, and all the Sundays in between!

Blessings in Christ, Pastor Jim

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Enough: Wisdom & Finance

Friends, It’s not too late to join a group study for
Enough, our Fall Stewardship Sermon Series! This
Sunday, catch Deanna Mayer’s Group in the
Conference Room or Rachel Thompson’s (Young
Adult and Young Family) Group in the Youth Room
from 9:40am-10:40am!
Need a week day option? Join Pastor Jim and others
from the Community meal on Monday evenings at
3:00pm in the Family Comfort Room! Finally, don’t
forget, books are still available on Sunday mornings!
Please speak with Rachel Thompson to pick up a
copy. Suggested book donation: $10 per book.
Women’s Algerian-Themed Cooking Event
Back by popular demand, ESUMC’s Women’s
Ministry invites you to join them and special guest,
Chahrazed (Cece) Chadil, for a hands-on Algerian
cooking demonstration and tasting on Tuesday,
October 29th, from 6:00-8:00pm!
Sharing her passion for food and fellowship with the
community, Cece looks forward to cooking a few of
her family’s favorite Algerian recipes with us at the
end of October. Register today, via our website:
esumc.net, to participate in this unique opportunity!
Registration continues now through Monday, October
21st. Admission is $15.00/person.

If So, We’re Looking For You!

Children’s Ministry is looking for anyone who may

have taken photos during our Children’s Ministry
Sunday Service! We would love to share pictures of
the kids marching, speaking, or singing with their
fruits from the special service that day.

If you took any pictures, please contact Michelle

Traub at mrshop@ptd.net We would love to put them 2
in the Trumpet Call but only have a few of our
own. Thank you so much! New Location Reminder: 11/03 Class
THIS WEEK AT ESUMC Recovery
Meetings
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at ESUMC
All meetings are
held downstairs in
the Community Room of
the Education Building
*excluding GriefShare*

AA
Keep It Simple
Thursdays & Saturdays
8:00pm-9:00pm

Serenity House
Saturdays
5:30pm-6:30pm
Sundays
4:30pm-6:30pm

NA
Just For Today
Monday-Saturday
12:00pm-1:30pm

New Beginnings
(Women’s Group)
Wednesdays
6:00-7:30pm

GRIEF
SHARE
Special Event
Surviving the Holidays
Thursday, 11/14/19
at 6:30pm

Weekly Seminars
01/09/20-04/02/20
3 Thursday Evenings
6:30-8:00pm
Hi Friends,
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU for your
continued support of the Youth Ministry Program. You may
remember that a few weeks ago, on Sunday September 29th,
the youth held a breakfast fundraiser after both worship
services. It is my joy to report, that on that day, the youth
were able to raise over $700!! This is yet another testimony to the ever-present support YOU
offer to the youth in this church!
Perhaps the best way I can thank you, is to provide a picture of what you are supporting,
when you donate to the youth ministry program. On the weekend of October 4th – 6th, twelve youth and four adult
leaders participated in a mission weekend with an organization called The Philadelphia Project. As you may remember,
our youth group has partnered with The Philadelphia Project on many occasions, dating all the way back to 2011. TPP
provides our youth the opportunity to serve the people of Philadelphia during the day and grow closer to God through
worship and study of scripture in the evening.
On this weekend trip, our group was able to split into three work crews, in order to accomplish three very different
mission projects. Our first work crew, led by Randy Johns, tackled much needed home repair projects for a senior
citizen. Our second work crew, led by Dawn Johns and Robin Braun, provided cleaning services to a local non-profit
organization that helps people get back on their feet (similar to our Monroe Country organizations Street 2 Feet and
Family Promise). Our third work crew, led by me, handed out lunches to homeless folks in center city, as a way to
engage in conversations and pray with people.
Over the course of the weekend, our youth were definitely stretched out of their comfort zones! During the discussion
portion of the evening session, the youth expressed a variety of feelings and emotions. Some felt challenged, others felt
encouraged, and several shared that they were feeling heartbroken after seeing the living conditions of the people they
encountered.
One final item I want to share with you, centers upon the character and the heart of our youth. Several of the youth in
my group, utilized their phones to write down the names of every single homeless person they prayed with, so that
when the mission weekend was over, they could continue to pray for each person by name. How awesome is that?
Friends, these youth are the future of the church. When we invest in them, we are investing in the future of the church
and the work of the Kingdom of God. Again, I say to you--THANK YOU for investing your prayers, your time, and your
finances in the youth of this church. As you can see, we truly are a Christian community where Christ is transforming
lives.
Scott Kuhnle, Director of Youth Ministries
 Thanksgiving O.K.’s Event

On Thursday, November 14th, the Older Kids

will meet at Vo-Tech for our annual Thanksgiving
Luncheon! As the luncheon begins at noon, we
suggest arriving thirty minutes early and bringing an
I.D. to gain admittance. Group transportation is not
provided for this event, however, if you need a ride,
please let us know and we’ll do our best to help
coordinate one for you.

R.S..V.P.’s must be received by Wednesday,

November 6th as Vo-Tech requires a headcount by
the 7th. Additionally, as our party size is limited to 30
people, please be sure to R.S.V.P. as soon as
possible!
To register, please call Erma Powell at (570)
421-1422 or Karen Dudley at (570) 424-9895. More
details coming next week! Please join us!
What Is GriefShare?
ESUMC is pleased to announce a second round
GriefShare seminars to be offered on Thursday
evenings from 6:30-8:00PM, January 9th–April 2nd,
2020.
GriefShare is a weekly support group for those who
have experienced the death of a loved one. This
program is designed to help those who are hurting
understand their grief and rebuild their life in the midst
of the challenges they are facing.
The program runs in 13 weeks cycles, and includes
video seminars, group discussion, and a personal
workbook. If you, or someone you know, is interested
in GriefShare, please contact our facilitators: Ginni
Levanowitz at (570) 992-7290, or Dick & Mary Jane
Lord at (570) 421-1188. As always, thank you for
helping us promote and share this vital ministry with
those that grieving.

“Surviving the Holidays”

A GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar,
held November 14th, 2019 at East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church at 6:30pm, offers practical,
actionable strategies for making it through the holiday
season. At this two-hour seminar, you’ll view a video
featuring advice from people in grief who’ve faced the
holidays after their loss. You’ll hear insights from
respected Christian counselors, pastors, and
psychologists. You’ll receive a Holiday Survival Guide
with practical strategies, encouraging words, helpful
exercises, Q/As, and journaling ideas for daily
survival through the holiday season. To register or
find out more about GriefShare Surviving the
Holidays, please reach out to Ginny Levanowitz at
(570) 992-7290, or Dick & Mary Jane Lord at (570)
421-1188.
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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