Participating in Worship Today East Stroudsburg

Ushers and Greeters 8:30 a.m.:Richard & MaryAnn Miller, Cassidy

Miller, John Miller, Jerry & Ginny Levanowitz, Linda George, Jessie
United Methodist Church
Gillespie 9:45 a.m.: Bob & MaryAnne Constable, Frank, Tammy,
Frankie & Colby Ems 11 a.m.: Ken & Sandy Brown, Pam O’Brien, Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
Art & Kathy North, Nancy Gargone Sunday, October 31, 2010

Acolytes 8:30 a.m.:Garrett Manhart

11 a.m.:Jai-la and Maella Aponte
Children’s Church: Story Hour
Church Driver: Dennis Wilkens
Altar Flowers Delivery for October: Peggy Strack

Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God.

Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280

Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor-Discipleship Candy Labar (ext. 12)
Congregational Care
Church Administrator
Lay-Led Ministries
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Administrator of Finances
Financial Secretary
Sextons
Nursery Attendants
Music - Organist
Choirs
Edward C. Kimes, (ext.14) ekimes@ esumc.net
clabar@esumc.net
Peggy Strack (ext. 23) pstrack@esumc.net
Sharmune Burgess (ext.10) sburgess@esumc.net
Kelli Oney (ext. 17) koney@esumc.net
Sue Randall (ext. 11) srandall@esumc.net
Scott Kuhnle (ext. 13) skuhnle@esumc.net
Sue Mertz (ext. 15) smertz@esumc.net
Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) cfaunce@esumc.net
Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula (ext. 16)
Ana Price, Jennessy Hernandez,
Kimberly Eaton
Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
Norm Fox

83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church Office email: church@esumc.net
W ebsite: www.esumc.net
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
570-421-3280
 Weekly News
The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of weekly activities in
our church and community. It showcases new events that may not be
present in our monthly newsletter. The Weekly News is also posted
on our website: www.esumc.net along with other news and events.
If you want your activity to be included, please make your
submissions to the church office before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Submissions can be faxed to 421-0778, emailed to koney@esumc.net
or brought to the church office.
Welcome Visitors!
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 Welcome Center is located in Oberholtzer Hall, the room next
to the sanctuary. Brochures on all our ministries are available there.
~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments and coffee
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each Sunday in our Fellowship Hall. The
café provides worshipers with 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
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.
Opportunities for Congregational Care
Where Two or Three are Gathered in My Name I am
Among Them… In Matthew 18, Jesus promises to be
with us when we gather together in His name. That's one
of the greatest miracles of Stephen Ministry. When a
Stephen Minister meets one-on-one with his or her care
receiver, Jesus is present. If you or any one you know is interested in
receiving the confidential care of a Stephen Minister, contact Peggy
Strack, 421-3280, ext. 23.
Blood Pressures will be taken in Fellowship Hall Sunday, November
14 from 9:30-10 a.m., 10:45-11:15 a.m., and 12-12:30 p.m.
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be remembered
by the church family. Encouraging cards or notes can be sent to: Doris
Cramer, Pleasant Valley Manor, 4227 Manor Dr., Stroudsburg, Pa.
18360
Eye Care Clinic for uninsured and under-insured residents of Monroe
County is accepting patients. Call 570-992-7787 for information, or see
the flier on the Congregational Care Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.
Free Mammogram Program offered by Pocono Medical Center to
women meeting certain criteria. For information, call 476-3488 or see
the flier on the Congregational Care Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.
Opportunities for Worship and Praise
Thanks Are Given to Bill Snyder for singing at 8:30 a.m. today and to
Kristen Weaver for adding cello with the choir at 11 a.m.
Additional Singers are invited to join with the Chancel Choir at the
congregational dinner Friday evening November 12 for the enthusiastic
song "Thank You for the Music!" as part of the entertainment.
For further information about music contact Norman or Pauline Fox at
foxes@esumc.net or 223-9889.
 Opportunities for Fellowship
Women of Faith Night Out! Join us Thursday, November 11 for a trip
to Hackmans and dinner out. We will be leaving church at 5:45 p.m.
Please contact Kelli Mercurio if interested at merrc1098@aol.com or
426 - 7574. Seating is limited.
Merry Martha’s and the Mister’s - Friday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.
The theme is Gifts from the Kitchen - Receive and share creative ways
on making and packaging food gifts for the holidays Each person is
asked to bring $2 to cover expenses. RSVP to Lila Walker at 421-6345.
Older Kids for those 55+ will meet Monday, November 8 for a
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monroe County Career and Technical
School. Van transportation will leave the church at 11:15 a.m. for a
Noon meal. The cost is $6 per person. You must RSVP by Nov. 2 to
attend this event by calling Jean Snyder at 421-0485.
Adult Co-ed Recreational Basketball meets every Monday at 8 p.m.
in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call John at 426-7574.
Adult Basketball for men meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. For more information call Eric at 242-6047.
Proposed Vision for 2011 - During our Church Conference, the
Vision Team will present this proposed vision for our church. If you
have any questions, please see Jill Malefyt.
The Vision Team hears God calling us to challenge and encourage
everyone in our congregation to know and follow Christ by:
< Growing as disciples through Christ’s teachings;
< Connecting with one another in Christian community and
< Serving Christ by serving others.
This team envisions us fulfilling this vision God has before by:
< Broadening our spiritual educational opportunities and formats,
encouraging everyone to connect with God’s Word.
< Creating fellowship programs that encourage participation of
diverse groups and individuals, both within and outside the
church.
< Working with everyone to discover his/her spiritual gifts, ensuring
that all will serve in some way in our church or community
Opportunities for Prayer 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 each person's right to
privacy. Please be mindful of this as you write your requests.
Healing and Illness
Lorraine, comfort and healing (Ragonese family)
George Favire (Lilia Garon)
Jenna, pregnancy (C.Gensler)
Grandma, recovery from infection (Melissa)
Rick, recovery from motorcycle accident (Melissa)
Brian Oney, Sr., (Mark & Kelli Oney)
Beth Decker (Hester Deetz)
Mary Miller, eye sight (Dick Miller)
Evelyn Ackerman (Werkheiser family)
George (Pat Fish)
Kaitlin (Dinkle family)
Those with Cancer: Trish Walker (Rebecca Stager); Chris (Barbara &
Leon Warner); Rudy (Harriet Stocker); Joellen Berryman (Tom & Leigh
Balcik); John (Ministry Placement Team); Dave (Deanna Mayers); Gordon
Lyons (Mercurio family); Terry Johnson (Sandy Snedden)
Other
Kloss family for comfort and Jacqueline & Denise for peace
and guidance (Mercurio family)
Randy, praise for employment (Dawn Johns)
Praise and God’s blessing on the marriage of Dawn and Al (family)
Jamie, strength and perseverance at college (Marylee Bennett)
Kathryn & Kyley, custody process (Harriette Fulmer)
Jasmine, adoption process (Harriette Fulmer)
David, strength and perseverance while in Air force (Marylee Bennett)
Strength, safety and protection while serving God: Megan Sanders,
Ryan Moyer, Ben Drake, Jas Poole, Ally Jaggard, Spanish Health
Ministries (Missions Team)
Strength, safety and protection while serving in 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: (Japan) Kamahl Gordon; (Germany) Josh Kimple

Opportunities
Calling All Women - You areforinvited
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to attend Annual World
Thank Offering at Saturday, November 13 at 9 a.m in the Bridal
Lounge. A program reflecting on the issues of "plenty" and "enough"
as part of the World Thank Offering giving. The World Thank
Offering allows us to share a portion of God's blessing with others.
The funds collected are use in the program of mission carried on
through the Women's Division in the United States and around the
world.
Adult Mission Trip - In the spring of 2010 Middle Tennessee
(Nashville Area) had devastating flooding and tornadoes. We are
looking to set up a trip in the middle of spring 2011. This work week
may just be the most rewarding week of your life. If interested,
please contact Wayne Mertz at (570)730-9240 or
wdmertz@gmail.com.
Family Promise is here the week of November 7 - 14. We only need
help Sunday and Tuesday night from 6:30-8 p.m. If you would be
willing to help, please contact Kelli at 421-3280.
Support Family Promise at The Empty Plate Italian Dinner
Friday, November 5 from 5-7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are
$12 for adults and $5 for children. Any bakers willing to make a
dessert for the dinner, please contact Faith Kimes at 421-5113.
Stine Class Collects Cell Phones for Soldiers - Why not donate
your old phone into a prepaid calling card for U.S. troops stationed
overseas. A box is located in Oberholtzer Hall until Christmas.
Partner Families Needed - Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is
now accepting applications to become a partner family. In order to
qualify you must meet certain criteria and have lived in the county for
one year. Habitat is a housing ministry who partners with families to
build or rehab a house and then sells the house to them for a
no-interest mortgage. If you are interested in learning more, please
call Monroe County Habitat for Humanity at 570-476-9846.
The Season of Advent will be here before we know it! We will be
offering anOpportunities foryou
Advent Study to help Spiritual
make thisGrowth
season a time to grow
closer to Christ. The program will include video-based teaching,
small group discussion, a community meal, and Christmas carols. In
order to make this program a success, we need your help! If you
would like to serve by leading small group discussions or preparing a
meal, please contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280,ext.12 or email
clabar@esumc.net.
Children’s Ministry - Birth - 6 th Grades
J.A.M. - after-school program for sixth, seventh and eighth graders
meet from 2:45 - 5 p.m. at the church. Church vans will be available
to pickup any interested students from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and
Jr. High. JAM is a time of fun and fellowship. Permission forms are
needed; please email Scott at skuhnle@esumc.net.
Backyard Buddies, our after-school program for second-third
graders, is Tuesday, November 2 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Everyone
should bring a children’s book in good used condition to participate
in our mission outreach project. Transportation from local schools is
limited, please call Sue Randall to register at 421-3280. **November
16 is our Climbing Gym Outing. Please register your child with Sue
Randall if they plan on attending.
Youth Praise Dance (9 years and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall
every Sunday from 5 - 6 p.m. For more information, contact Tracy
Martin at 570-424-5511 or tcmartin@ptd.net.
Tonight 6-8 p.m.
Church Parking-lot!
Bring your friends. Hot dogs,
candy, music and treats. Please
remember to dress to praise and
please and not to scare or tease!

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Youth Ministry - Entering 7th - 12th Grades
For information or to participate contact Scott Kuhnle
at skuhnle@esumc.net
Golf Outing: The youth program is offering a four-man scramble at
GlenBrook, Saturday November 6, at 1 p.m. Cost is $55 per person.
All money raised will benefit the youth program. Sign-up with Scott.
Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School Classes meet weekly at 11 a.m. in the
Youth Room. We split into Jr. and Sr. High classes at 11:15 a.m.
NO Sunday Night Program tonight, however "Trunk or Treat" is
happening at the church this evening from 6-8 p.m. If you would like
to volunteer, please see Mrs.Randall
.
Youth Praise Band practices every Wednesday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in
the Youth Room. Anyone interested should contact Scott Kuhnle.
Weekly Thursday Schedule
• J.A.M, after- school program, for 6-7-8th grades is from 2:45 -
5 p.m. Church vans will be available to pick up any interested
students from JTL, Stroudsburg Middle and Jr. High. JAM is a
time of fun and fellowship. Permission forms are needed.
• Fellowship Meal from 5 - 6 p.m. for all 7 - 12th grade students.
• Jr. & Sr. High Small Group Bible Studies are from 6-7:30 p.m.
Our Next Service Saturday is November 6. Our youth will be
serving our community through local missions projects. In order to
make this program work, we need several adult volunteers---please
let Scott know if you are interested in helping.
Youth Praise Dance (ages 9 and up) meets in the Fellowship Hall
every Sunday from 5-6 p.m. Praise dance encourages the dancers to
choreograph their own praise dance as an
expression of their faith.
Youth Rally to Ocean City, MD: Mark your
calendars now for the Youth Rally weekend of
January 8. To see the bands and speakers for
this event, visit www.umyoungpeople.org.
Starting November 4 and continuing through
November 14 we will be Preparing and
Celebrating as God calls us in service to Him.
Prayer Vigil and Corporate Prayer Open
House - The Bible tells us to pray about
everything--and that includes important events
in the life of our church. As a church we desire
to cover these upcoming events and
opportunities in prayer, please plan to attend the:
i Corporate Prayer Open House - Thursday, November 4, any
time between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
i 24 Hour Prayer Vigil- Saturday, November 6 and you can sign
up on the board in Oberholtzer Hall for individual prayer time slots
at the church or in your home.
Stewardship Sunday - November 7. Pastor Candy will invite us to
bring our financial gifts to the Lord. If you did not receive an
Estimate of Giving card, additional cards are on the Information
Center in Fellowship Hall.
Church Conference - Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in our
New Youth Room. Our District Superintendent Rev. Bronwyn
Yocum will lead this conference. We will decide on our 2011 church
vision, nomination of leaders, pastoral salaries and appointments. The
stewardship will also share the 2011 church budget. The evening will
end as we dedicate our newly renovated facility. (The vision is posted
in today’s Weekly News.) Everyone is encouraged to attend. Please
note, you must be a church member to vote.
Congregational Dinner - Friday, November 12 at 6: p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. This is a time to Celebrate our First Fruits as a
Congregation. Cost is $4 per person (under 6 is free) for a meatloaf
dinner served family style and music program. Tickets are available
in Fellowship Hall today.
Commitment Sunday - November 14. This day we will bring our
offering of time and talent to God at the altar during all three worship
services. If you did not receive a packet in the mail, you can get one
in Fellowship Hall today.