East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday, June 12, 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.

Living Out Your Faith

Confirmation and Commitment Sunday

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 Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family) Brian Oney, Sr. (Kelli Oney) Diane, good test results (Nancy Amici) Connor Litts, 7 yr. old with cancer (Beverly Beck) Denise (Kelli Mercurio) Eric, recovery from surgery complication (Betty Ladlee) Betty Smith (Janet Welser) 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: $12,836 Average June weekly general expense need: $11,630 Monthly Renovation Obligation: $7,084 Attendance last week: (6-5-11) 420 last year: (6-6-10) 335 Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God. Worship Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Bill Zacharias, Bill Reese, John Miller, Bob & Arlene Staples, Ken & Bonnie Alspach 9:45 a.m Amy and Blake Hollister, Brian & Linda Farris, Karen Peart-McIntyre 11 a.m. Bob, Mary & Kevin Tulloch, Linda Kissel, Candace & Craig Goucher, Acolytes: 11 a.m. Morgan Carlson & Grace Doolittle

Scripture Readers: 8:30 a.m. Lila Walker, Pappalardo, 11 a.m. Bob Rosenberger Children's Church: Jill Iaconetti Church Driver: Edward Jackson Altar Flowers Delivery: Bob Williams

9:45 a.m. Lynn

Other Steven Post, safety while in Iraq (Holly Belviso) Kailey, guidance (Lisa) The family of Carol Gumger (Ashlee Lavin) Dad & Mom, comfort & peace (Kelli Mercurio) The Strack family, loss of Richs mom (Staff) Jacqueline, Michelle & Brian, guidance (Kelli Mercurio) Edsel OConnor, loss of husband & son (Peggy Ifil)
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, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett Horton, Chris Stowe; Air Force: Brad Poulson, Amelia Gordon, Dave Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon (Japan), Josh Kimple (Germany).

Many Thanks to the Chancel and Childrens Choirs for their song that encourages believers of every age to trust and obey our Lord, and to Confirmands Jules Gindraux, Natalie Gindraux, and Kristen Weaver for gifts of instrumental music. Today Concludes the Spring Season. Singers and instrumentalists who wish to share music during the summer are invited to contact Pauline Fox at 223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net Fliers and Ad Forms for Songfest sacred sing-along on Sunday, July 17 are available in Fellowship Hall today. Many hands, feet, and hearts are needed to publicize and support this musical outreach shared with our community. Now is the time to plan and invite others to enjoy singing and listening to a wide variety of familiar gospel, hymns, and contemporary songs, coordinated by Pauline Fox and Lindsey Scott, with Keith LaBar and Doug Malefyt plus other church musicians!

Did You Know? Weekly audio sermons are available at www.esumc.net for those occasions when you cannot make church or when you want to share the message with others.

Information and Events

Graduate Recognition - If you know of a graduate who is a member or regular attendee of our church, from either high school or college, please contact the church office with their name and information. Graduates will be recognized next Sunday, June 19 during all worship services. Older Kids, our 65+ group, will meet Monday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m. Bring a salad of any kind to share. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Following lunch those interested in learning scrapbooking techniques will make cards for our homebound members or decks of cards will be provide for card playing! Either way come and enjoy the fellowship. For food planning, please call Bev Beck at 421-7935. Saturday Night Fellowship is June 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Menu is Pigs in a blanket. Bring your best home made salad. Jello and Ice Cream will be provided for dessert. 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. Stroudsburg Wesleyan Monday, June 13 at Pinebrook Field (Rt. 191 and Hallett Road, E.Stroudsburg.) Game time is 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Change of Address? If you receive a new address due to the readdressing project or if ever you move, please help us save postage, by notifying the church office of the change. Christian Overcomers Camp - A sign up sheet and picture board will be in Fellowship Hall on Sundays June 12, 19 & 26 for anybody interested in volunteering for this ministry to the disabled community. The camps are held at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in Canadensis, PA. on July 18-22, August 21-26 & October 24-28. If you are interested please contact Dennis Wilkens at 570-421-0391 for more information about this special ministry to the disabled. Baby Bottle Boomerrang - It is now time to return your bottle to Fellowship Hall. Collection will take place through June 26.

Childrens Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at srandall@esumc.net. Summer Camp Schedules are available on the Children's Ministry Bulletin Board or online at www.poconoplateau.org. Camp scholarships are available for any student in our church. See Mrs. Randall for details! Mark Your Summer Calendar and join us for SonSurf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School from August 1-5 from 9 a.m. - Noon. Backyard Buddies and Lords Army will combine Tuesday, June 14 for a year end Bike or Hike at the McDade Trail and family potluck picnic at Smithfield Beach. NO SCHOOL PICKUP - please arrive at the church by 3 p.m.. Bikes can be dropped off ahead and will be secured in the gym. Picnic is at 6 p.m. and hot dogs will be provided. "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. This Sunday there will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL at 11 a.m. All youth are encouraged to support those being confirmed during worship. Sunday Night Program meets weekly for youth and their friends in 7th -12th grades from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The evening schedule is: 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Time in the Youth Room; 6:50 p.m. Volleyball in the gym, or games in the Youth Room; 7:15 p.m. Worship led by the youth praise band, Youth Room; 7:35 p.m. Prayer requests, state of your faith and message; 8:00 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. Summer Trips and Retreats - If you are planning on participating on a mission trip or attending Creation and have not yet signed up, please do so ASAP. Summer sign-up cards are available in the Youth Room or online at www.esumc.net/youth. Return your completed card to Scott along with a deposit to hold your space.

This Week at East Stroudsburg U.M.C.

Sunday, 6-12 9:00 a.m. Childrens Choir, Choir Room 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Isaiah Study, Bridal Lounge 6:30 p.m. Youth Program, Youth Room Monday, 6-13 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:30 a.m. Older Kids, Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 7:00 p.m. Staff Parish, Conference Room - Student Leadership Team,Youth Room 8:00 p.m. Basketball, Fellowship Hall Thursday, 6-16 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Chapel 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm Friday, 6-17 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 4:00 p.m. Troop 542, Community Rm Saturday, 6-18 11:00 a.m. Organ in use, Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall in use 8:00 p.m. AA, Community Rm

Congregational Care
Bobby Cruse will no longer be able to attend church 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 Marguerite Hope, Milford Manor, 2200 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301. Wellness Ministry Tip for Losing Weight: Buy a pedometer, clip it to your belt, and aim for an extra 1,000 steps a day. On average, sedentary people take only 2,000 to 3,000 steps a day. Adding 2,000 steps will help you maintain your current weight and stop gaining weight, adding more than that will help you lose weight.

Used Bike Collection Saturday, June 25, the Rotary Club is collecting used bikes. They will be refurbish and ship overseas to aid people who have to walk long Tuesday, 6-14 distances. Drop off locations are 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm. 3:00 p.m. Lords Army/Backyard from 9 a.m. - noon at the Odd-Lot Outlet, Rt. 209 and from 1-4 p.m. at Buddies, Off-site 6:45 p.m. Stephen Leaders, Office Ace Harware in Mt. Pocono. A minimum of $10 donation is Bldg., 2nd Fl. 7:00 p.m. Stewardship, Rm. 8 suggested per bike, to help cover - Trustees, Conference Rm. shipping costs.
- Praise Team, Sanctuary - FOG, Leslie Howes Home Wednesday, 6-15 7:00 a.m. Mens Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 12:00 p.m. NA, Community Rm 5:30 p.m. NA, Community Rm 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Bible Study, Bridal Lounge

God is our refuge and strength. An ever present help in trouble. - Psalm 46:1 Stephen Ministry is our ministry. It is an important way we care for one another and our community. We are the eyes and ears of Jesus on earth today. It is our duty to be watching and listening to people around us, recognizing when they have needs for care. If you find someone with a need, listen and care. If you find the need is something greater than you can meet, tell the person about Stephen Ministry, and put him or her in touch with Peggy Strack at the church at 570-421-3280 ext 23.