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, January 23, 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

Here I am to worship,
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
here I am to bow down, volunteers.
~ Children's Church for ages four through third grade is offered at the

here I am to say that 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.
you're my God. Our Weekly News is a snapshot of activities in our church and
community. The Weekly News is also posted on our website:

You're altogether
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.

lovely, altogether Church Staff

Senior Pastor Edward C. Kimes ekimes@ esumc.net

worthy, altogether Associate Pastor

Congregational Care
Candy Labar
Peggy Strack
clabar@esumc.net
pstrack@esumc.net
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net
wonderful to me. Lay-Led Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Kelli Oney
Sue Randall
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srandall@esumc.net
Words by Tim Hughes. (c) 2001 Thankyou Music/PRS. CCLI Lic. #816097
Youth Ministry Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net
Music - Organist Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
________________________________________________ - Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Contemporary W orship Dan Daccardi ddaccardi@esumc.net
Church Office email: church@esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net
Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net
Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula
570-421-3280 Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Jennessy Hernandez, Kimberly Eaton
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)
Brian Oney, Sr. (Oney family)
Bill Cartwright (Kelli Oney)
Ben (Amy)
Elizabeth Hall, lupis diagnosis (Stokes family)
Sheila, David (Nancy Carlson)
Eric, good test results (Nancy Carlson)
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
Haroldson family, loss of home and pets in fire (Ragonese family)
Virginia, praise for good test results (Mike Carlson, son)
Nancy, direction and discernment
Matt, starting another semester of college (Maria)
Those Serving in Missions and the Miltary - Strength, safety and
protection while serving God: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer, Ben
Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard; Marines: Joshua Hummel, Damon
McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific: Faith Gibbs;
Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Scott Kiess, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett
Horton, Chris Stowe, Kevin Overcash, Nic Chighizola; Air Force:
Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon, Japan; Josh
Kimple, Germany.
Stewardship Update
General giving last week: $10,600
Average January weekly general expense needs: $11,227
Attendance last week: (1/16/11) 324 last year: (1/17/10) 355
Worship
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Dr.
Cummings A. Piatt and Craig C. Piatt by wife and mother, Trudy Piatt.
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m.: Richard & Hester Deetz, Bob &
Arlene Staples, Debbie & Mike Wells, John Miller 9:45 a.m.: Joyce
Heller, Lisa & McKenna Datesman, Art & Kathy North
11 a.m.: Bob & Mary Tulloch, Linda Kissel, Craig & Candace Goucher,
Kevin Tulloch, Liz Corey
Acolytes 11 a.m.: Jozette and Jahsaiah Moses
Children's Church: Ann Osbun Church Driver: Sandy Oberholtzer
Altar Flowers Delivery for January: Peggy Strack
Welcome and Thanks to new timpani player Jules Gindraux, assisted
by Joe Dorsch during the traditional services today.
The Choral Message at our 11 a.m. Service blends the 13th-century
French hymn "Of the Father's Love Begotten" with the contemporary
song "Here I Am to Worship." Together, the words describe the constant
worship of God by believers of all years
Cantata - Sunday, March 6 at 8:30 and 11 a.m., is based on the life of
Christ. Helpers for costuming ideas and supplies are especially needed.
Teen and adult singers may now rehearse with Chancel Choir 7:30-8:30
p.m. on Thursdays. For schedules of dates and times for other extra
rehearsals starting Saturday, February 19, see Music Bulletin Board in
Oberholtzer Hall.
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.
Musical Opportunities in Allentown - Saturday, January 29 a
gospel choral workshop at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Leach
of Penn State University. Pauline Fox has free tickets available for
the evening concert. For a schedule visit www.pasinfonia.org Sunday,
January 30 from 4-5 p.m., a free Gospel concert by Penn State
Essence of Joy at Christ Lutheran Church.
Information and Events
The Davis Class will hold their monthly meeting Monday, January 24
at 1 p.m. in the Bridal Lounge.
Church Web-site Brainstorming Session - Sunday, January 30 at
12:15 p.m. in the Conference Room. If you are interested or input as to
the direction and vision of our website please join us.
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.
Church Nursery Position Available - Seeking Christian individual to
work Sunday’s from 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and occasionally for special
services or events. Applications are available in the church office.
Contact Sue Randall for more information at srandall@esumc.net or
421-3280. Criminal history and child abuse clearances required. Early
childhood experience a plus. Application deadline Friday, Feb. 4.
The Seasoned Workers Action Team meets the fourth Tuesday of every
month at the church from 9 a.m. - noon. The team helps with cleaning
and general maintenance needs. Please consider participating January
25, you can come when you can leave when you must!
Fellowship Meals - Our youth gather for a meal every Thursday from
5- 6 p.m. at the church, between youth programs. They rely on the
generosity of parents and volunteers for this meal. If you would be
willing to provide a meal for approx. 20-30 people, 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. Four sessions on Pursuing a Marriage That Works is
$159 per couple with lodging and meals extra. To make a reservation,
please call 1-800-358-6989 and use group # 28123. For more
information, please call Bill or Debbie Zacharias at 424-2837.
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6th Grade
To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at
srandall@esumc.net
Nursery News! We are sad to announce that Miss Jennessy is leaving
the nursery staff after two years. Her last day is Sunday, January 30.
Please stop by and wish her well.
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 4-5th grade students will be
focusing on our homebound members this week. Several students will
make home visits while others will remain at the church to work on
crafts and cards. Transportation is limited to J.M. Hill and Stroudsburg
Middle and Intermediate schools.
Monday Night Basketball Schedule Changes - Groups meet weekly
in Fellowship Hall learning basic basketball skills and sportsmanship.
Ages 6-8 will resume in February. During January, ages 9-12 will meet
at 7:10 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 upcoming 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.
Sunday Night Program is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be a mix
of games, worship, message, and small group discussion. Sunday,
February 6 we will meet from 6-10 p.m. for a Super Sunday Party.
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.
Youth Ministry, continued
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.
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 6 th - 8 th 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 Schedule Meeting - January 23, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Youth
Room. All youth, parents and youth volunteers are asked to make this
meeting a priority. Information on summer trips, including dates and
price, will be shared as well as a time to have your questions answered.
Following the meeting youth and adults will have an opportunity to sign
up for these trips. Sign-ups processed on a first come, first served basis.
Ski Trip Next -Weekend Friday, January 28 to Sunday, January 30 at
our church. Sign up now! We will be teaming up with Hopewell UMC
for a weekend of games, snacks, worship/message, small group
discussions, movie, skiing at Camelback on Saturday and wrapping up
with weekend at 9:45 a.m. Worship Sunday morning.
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.
Adult Discipleship
Adult Sunday School at 11 a.m. - Join Tim and Jill Malefyt in the
Bridal Lounge to learn about and pray for the persecuted church
around the world.
Winter Growing Deeper Disciples - Make 2011 a year to grow deeper
in your faith by participating in one of our short-term studies! Today is
the last day to sign up in Fellowship Hall. (Note: Class descriptions based
on product information from amazon.com)
The Me I Want To Be: Becoming God's Best Version of You
• with Gloria Ladlee
• Sundays, January 30 - February 27 (5 weeks) from 11a.m. - Noon.
If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem
so difficult? John Ortberg engages that very question in The Me I Want
To Be: Becoming God's Best Version of You. In this discussion group,
you will have the opportunity to gauge your spiritual health and measure
the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be.
You will gain insights and ideas for growing in your spiritual life.
Sessions include:
1. Discovering The Spirit 2. Renewing My Mind
3. Redeeming My Time 4. Deepening My Relationships
5. Transforming My Experience
Isaiah: Trusting God in Troubled Times
• with Dave and Cathy Saunders
• Sundays, January 30-March 6 (6 weeks) from 11a.m. - Noon
Does trouble seem all around you? In the Old Testament book of Isaiah,
you'll discover that trouble and suffering is nothing new to God's people.
The prophet Isaiah raised a loud cry for revival and a promise of God's
triumph in the midst of troubled times. Through this study by Howard
Peskett, you will encounter Isaiah's revolutionary message of
repentance, forgiveness and hope, and find comfort for coping in
troubled times.
Renewal on a Journey through Romans
• with Mike Corey
• Tuesdays, January 25-March 1 (six weeks) from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Did you ever wonder what Paul experienced when he met Jesus on the
road to Damascus? Join us in a journey through Romans, as we receive
the message of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ
alone. We'll go back to a quarter century after Jesus' resurrection and
study Paul's letter to the church in Rome-a church much like ours. Paul's
letter was designed to strengthen their faith and increase their desire to
spread the gospel. It is still valid for us today!
Growing Deeper Disciples, continued
Talking in the Dark: Praying When Life Doesn't Make Sense
• with Ken Brown and Lila Walker
• Wednesdays, January 26-February 23 (5 weeks) from 7- 8:30 p.m.
When life seems unfair and prayer doesn't seem to make a bit of
difference, you may have decided to just stop praying. Based on the
book by Steve Harper, the study will help you learn to continue praying
even when life seems dark and God seems silent. If you're frustrated in
your prayer life and wonder if it is worth the effort, this study is for you!
Congregational Care
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be remembered
by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to: Ray Snyder, RR
22, Box 3010, 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 those hospitalized. It is very helpful
if the office is notified of hospital admissions.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father
through him. - Colossians 3:17
Paul tells us to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will
fulfill the laws of Christ." At ESUMC our Stephen Ministers have
been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one
care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult
time. If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry,
please call Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280.
Mission and Outreach
Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, TN - Saturday, April 30 - May 7.
Over 3000 families need assistance because of flooding in 2010. The
approximate cost is $250 per person. All skill levels needed. If
interested or for information, contact Wayne Mertz at 629-4069 or
wdmertz@gmail.com
Adult Mission Trip Meeting - Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. This
meeting is for anyone are interested serving or supporting church
mission trips. Information will be shard regarding the Nashville trip
including overview of the trip, cost, fund raising and expectations. Other
short-term trips will be shared as well. For information please contact
Wayne at wdmertz@gmail.com or 629-4069.
Soup Kitchen Meeting Today at Noon in Fellowship Hall. Anyone
interested in serving is welcome. If you made a commitment this year
to serve our Soup Kitchen in any capacity, please attend.
FAITH PROMISE UPDATE
Our church has shared its many blessings with our 13 Partners in
missions during 2010. Your prayers and interest in the Christian
outreach of these Partners is greatly appreciated by their staff, clients
and volunteers. Funds of about $25,000 were received to assist the
outreach of Mission organizations locally and as far away as Russia.
Our gifts, added to many others, support these Partners making it
possible for them to reach those whom we could not on our own. Our
gifts are multiplied through a wider community of faith.
The Faith Promise team is now evaluating and planning support for
the 2011. Faith Promise is a way for us give specifically to reaching
the unreached of the world. Faith Promise giving tangibly expresses
our desire that the whole world know the Good News. Funds received
from the congregation are over and above commitments made to the
church budget. God calls all of us to reach out with a helping hand
and gives us the promise of Salvation through Jesus Christ.
Today there is a mission envelope in the Weekly News for you to use
or you may donate anytime by designating your gift to Faith Promise.
With the blessing of being able to fulfill our promises in 2010, let us
continue to give in faith that God will use our gifts to help those who
are challenged in many difficult circumstances to praise God for hope
and Christ-like love.
This Week at East Stroudsburg United Methodist
Sunday - 1-23 Wednesday, 1-26
9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir, Choir 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast,
Rm. Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall in use
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir, Choir 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm.
Rm 2:30 p.m. Sr. High Outreach,
11:00 a.m. Jr. & Sr. High Bible Fellowship Hall
Study, Youth Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm
Prayer Study, Bridal 6:45 p.m. Stephen Ministry,
Lounge Office Building, 2nd Fl
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall in use 7:00 p.m. Prayer Study
6:30 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Rm Thursday, 1-27
Monday, 1-24 9:00 a.m. Preschool Program
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Mom’s Bible Study,
Conference Rm. Bridal Lounge
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
1:00 p.m. Davis Class, Bridal 2:30 p.m. JAM, Fellowship Hall
Lounge 5:00 p.m. Youth Dinner,
7:00 p.m. Ministry Placement, Fellowship Hall
Bridal Lounge 6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Studies,
7:15 p.m. Youth Basketball, Youth Rm
Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel
8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Fellowship Hall in use
Hall 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir, Choir Rm
Tuesday, 1-25 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm
9:00 a.m. Preschool Program Friday, 1-28
12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm. 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
3:30 p.m. Lord’s Army 4:00 p.m. Troop 452, Community
5:00 p.m. Chimes, Bell Rm Rm.
5:30 p.m. Youth Bells, Bell Rm 6:30 p.m. Scouts Troop 103,
6:30 p.m. Adult Bells, Bell Rm Community Rm
Journey through 7:30 p.m. Youth All-Nighter &
Romans, Bridal Lounge Ski Trip, Youth Rm
6:45 p.m. Stephen Facilitators, Saturday, 1-22
Office Bldg., 2nd Fl Youth All-Nighter & Ski Trip,
7:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Youth Rm
Hall 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study,
FOG, Panera Bread Conference Rm
Praise Team, Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm
8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm.
*Please Note: The Former Youth
Room is now the Community Room