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 Volume V Issue 15 April 14th, 2019

We are sorry the online version of the Trumpet Call, the ENews, did not go out as it should have
last week. It was scheduled through our group email carrier, Constant Contact, but for some
reason it was not sent and for that we apologize. We will monitor this to make sure it goes out to
the congregation as scheduled each week because our church communication is very important
to a well-functioning church body.
I want to celebrate with our congregation the completion of several important studies during the
season of Lent. Prior to Lent in the cold of January, the Financial Peace University (FPU) started under the direction
and leadership of Mike and Darla Piancone. The Piancones had done this study themselves and found it life
changing and wanted to offer it to our church and community. It was offered every Tuesday night (two sessions
postponed due to snow/ice) for about fifteen people. There were, however, others who were unavailable on Tuesday
evenings, so the Piancones took it upon themselves to offer an abbreviated version of it Sunday afternoons, and
another ten were a part of that group. We were blessed to not only have members of our own congregation, but also
people from the community who had seen it on the FPU website. I was privileged to join them for graduation last
week and to hear the testimonies of how God has been reordering their financial lives to help get and keep them out
of debt and moving toward healthy giving to the Kingdom of God. We are already planning for the next FPU!
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) has been a pilot group of twelve persons on Thursday nights to use excellent
material from the Rev. Peter Scazzero. Pete is a pastor and founder of a church in New York City, and his personal
experience, learnings, and insight have helped people to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ as they
take a hard look at the emotional issues which often prevent spiritual growth. I am indebted to Bob Snyder, Deanna
Mayers, and the Discipleship Team for a successful launch of EHS, and like FPU, we will offer this eight-part group
of sessions again, probably in the fall.
More than 120 have been involved in the Not a Fan small group experience, watching a series of powerful videos,
studying Scriptures together, and responding in a group format. We have paired this with preaching from some more
difficult biblical texts, and Scott Kuhnle will preach the last sermon in that series on Palm Sunday, April 14. I give
thanks to God for Scott spearheading this series, getting it all organized, and taking the leadership with the sermon
series.
Also this Sunday, we will welcome and consecrate a new group of Stephen Ministers; four to be exact: Michelle
Dodoo, Ann Osbun, Bobbi Snyder, and Bryce Williams. They have put in over 67 hours of study and classroom time
to be equipped to walk alongside those who are going through difficult times in their lives and need someone to listen
and to pray. I give thanks to God for this group of people and the Stephen Leaders who have spent a great deal of
time providing the training. Stephen Ministry has made a huge positive impact on our church and community.
I am continuing my Monday afternoon study, Great Things He Has Done, focusing on the miracle stories of Elisha in
2 Kings in the Old Testament. Anyone is welcome join the study (each session is self-contained, so you can jump in
at any time) each Monday from 3:00-4:00 pm, followed by a time of prayer for our church and community from 4:00-
4:30 pm. The study takes place in the Family Comfort Room off of Oberholtzer (to the right of the elevator). As you
can clearly see, God has gifted us with many solid opportunities to grow in our faith, and more are “in the pipeline.” If
you have any suggestions for studies or feel God leading you to coordinate one, please see Deanna Mayers, chair of
our Discipleship Team. Let’s keep growing in Christ!
Blessings, Pastor Jim
 “’Come, follow me,’ Jesus said,
‘and I will make you fishers of men.’
At once they left their nets
and followed him.”
- Matthew 4:19-20

A Time of Celebration
Sunday, April 14th we celebrate four caring members of
our congregation who have heard the call of the Lord
and left their nets to follow him! They have the spiritual
gifts to be Stephen Ministers, and they have participated
in many hours of training learning how to carry out this
ministry for the Lord. Now they stand poised, ready to
begin their journey in this caring ministry. As we
commission Ann Osbun, Bobbi Snyder, Bryce Williams
and Michelle Dodoo sending them forth to minister, let
us thank God for the love and the generosity that
inspired their response to God’s call. And let us continue
lifting our prayers in support of this caring ministry at
ESUMC and the community!

Stephen Ministry is
Christ caring for people through people.

Please use the green envelopes

to place your orders. Additional
envelopes are in the Narthex and
at Welcome Center. Kindly place East Stroudsburg United Methodist Women’s
your orders into the gray box with Ingathering Ministry
brown lid in Oberholtzer Hall.

Easter Lilies will be available for purchase at $8/plant.
Lilies will be displayed on the Altar for our Easter
Services, and may be taken home following the service.
“Donations only” are also being accepted for Faith
Promise Missions. Please use the green envelopes
inserted into last week’s bulletin to place your order and/
or Faith Promise donation. The envelope has a place to
indicate your dedication. Dedications will be published in
the Easter Sunday Bulletin. All lily orders must be
submitted by Monday, April 15th.
Donation only dedications will be accepted until
Thursday, April 18th. For more information, please
contact the Church Office, Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm
Have you noticed a rectangular (wooden) box in
Oberholtzer Hall? That’s our United Methodist Women’s
Ingathering box! As a part of our UMW mission, we
collect NEW clothing items for females of all ages, and if
you can help with this cause, we happily invite you to
contribute!
All donations are greatly appreciated and make a huge
difference in the life of someone in need! Questions or
concerns? Please contact Sharon Gerberich at (570)
476-8853 or sgerberich1@verizon.net Thank you so
much!
 Would you be willing
to pick someone up
on your way to
church?
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Rachel
Thompson at rthompson@esumc.net.
Invitation to our ESUMC Family
On Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m., our daughter Briana
will be married by Pastor Jim, here at East Stroudsburg
United Methodist Church. This church, and so many of
you have played and integral role in her life and in her
becoming the beautiful Christian woman she is. You
have also welcomed, with open arms, her fiancé, Kenny
Fenston into the fold, helping him to grow in his faith as
well. We’d like to invite you to come and witness Briana
and Kenny exchange vows on this special day, and then
join us for light refreshments in Fellowship Hall
immediately following the Ceremony.
- Michael & Maria Ragonese
Monroe County United (MCU) will be leading a community
prayer event at Stroudsburg Courthouse Square at 12pm on
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019.
Our Outreach & Evangelism Team desires to participate and
invites ESMC to join us around the flagpole. We also invite you
to wear your ESUMC t-shirts, and to join us in prayer for our
Country at noon (even if you can’t be there in person). For more
information, please email Bethany Mills at bmills@esumc.net
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am
there in the midst of them.” - Matthew 18:20 (NKJV)
Spring Cantata | May 5th,2019
Spring Cantata: Singers needed!
If you’re interested in singing—please contact Pauline
Fox at foxes@esumc.net or (570) 223-9889.
Our Cantata, Prayer: Lord, I’m Listening, is scheduled
for Sunday, May 5th, at Traditional & Contemporary
Worship Services. Rehearsal information is as follows:
Thursday, April 4th and 11th, from 7-8pm. Rehearsal will
not be held on Thursday, April 18th, due to our Maundy
Thursday service. Rehearsals resume Monday, April
29th, at 6:30pm, and continue Monday-Thursday
evenings, from 6:30-8:00pm, until May 2nd.
Please note: Participants are required to attend the final
dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 4th, from 10am-12pm.
Eat. Pray. Love.
Learn... Save the
Date!
An Egyptian Cooking
Experience with
Chahrazed (Cece)
Chadil
On Saturday, May
18th, right here at
ESUMC, our Women’s
Ministry will host a
hands-on Egyptian
Cooking demonstration
and tasting from 9-11am! Graciously led by Cece Chadi
of The B.H. Café (our Soul Sisters ministry host), Cece
looks forward to sharing a few of her family’s favorite
recipes, her passion for community, and her desire to
share God’s love through food and fellowship!
Don’t miss out on this special experience! Join us for
some Egyptian cuisine and an amazing morning!
Pre-registration details coming your way soon!
Keep up with the calendar! Hang this insert on Recovery
your fridge or tack it up somewhere visible! Meetings
at ESUMC
THIS WEEK AT ESUMC All meetings are
held downstairs in
the Community Room of
the Education Building

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

OA
Wednesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm

GRIEF
SHARE
Thursdays
6:30-8:00pm
Begins 05/30/19
 NOTES FROM THE NURSERY
Jesus teaches was the focus of our lesson in the
preschool nursery. Our guest speaker was Mrs.
Elizabeth Stokes, a 6th grade teacher from Stroudsburg
Middle School, and a member of our ESUMC
congregation. The children were reminded of the various
parables they had learned like The Lost Sheep, The
Good Samaritan, and The
House Built on Rock and
Sand; and how Jesus used
stories to teach us how God
wants us to live our lives. Mrs. Stokes brought in Easter marshmallows for the children
to practice sorting by color and number, and then the children got to enjoy a school
puzzle, game, and a snack too. The preschool nursery class would like to thank Mrs.
Stokes for her visit to their class.
ALSO…..The ESUMC Children’s Ministry and Nurseries and Staff would like
to give a BIG THANK YOU to the SWAT team and Facilities Crew for the recent
painting of both of our nurseries. Your work is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Attention Church!
The Holy Grounds Cafe is in need of a few individuals to
stay after the service (and post service Fellowship Time) to
help clean up coffee and refreshments. This task is ap-
proximately a 30-45 minute time commitment that can be
done on a rotating basis!!!

Please pray if this simple act of service is something you

may be able to help us with. Questions? Please contact
Ginny Levanowitz at (570) 992-7290 or vlevanow@ptd.net

ESUMC has a job opening for Facilities Manager. This is a part-time

position with 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 in a timely
manner. Maintain and ensure all church equipment is working optimally. Troubleshoot issues, and schedule service as needed
maintain manuals, service agreements and scheduled maintenance on all church equipment, including vehicles. Review safety
and accessibility issues of the church with the Trustees as needed. Coordinate with Trustees that all church properties are
properly insured, 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. Be the first emergency contact
for alarm systems.

Qualifications: High School diploma. Skills to maintain a positive working relationship with staff, volunteers, church 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. A background check will be required.

To apply: Please submit your resume and letter of introduction to our church administrator, Jill Teaford, jteaford@esumc.net.
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Sunday Services & Studies

8:30 AM Traditional 9:45 AM Equipping Hour 10:45 AM Contemporary

Church Office
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Director of Student Ministries Director of Congregational Care
church@esumc.net Scott Kuhnle Rachel Thompson
(570) 421-3280 skuhnle@esumc.net rthompson@esumc.net
Ext. 1013 Ext. 1011
Pastor
Jim Todd Director of Children & Family Ministries Audio/Visual Technician
jtodd@esumc.net Erica Dorsch Charles Rajnai
Ext. 1014 edorsch@esumc.net charlesrajnai@gmail.com
Ext. 1017
Church Administrator Financial Secretary
Jill Teaford Director of Traditional Music/Organist Accepting Applications
jteaford@esumc.net Pauline Fox esumcjobs@gmail.com
Ext. 1015 foxes@esumc.net
Facilities Manager
Administrative Assistant Director of Contemporary Music Rob Coyle
Kathy Ravago Doug Malefyt rcoyle@esumc.net
kravago@esumc.net dmalefyt@esumc.net Ext. 1018
Ext. 1010
Director of Choir Weekday Sexton
Director of Communications Joe Dorsch Bob Lee
& Spiritual Life Development josephdorsch@gmail.com rcoyle@esumc.net
Bethany Mills
bmills@esumc.net Director of Bells Sunday Sexton
Ext. 1023 Chris Perfetti Craig Banner
perfetti3@ptd.net rcoyle@esumc.net