THE TRUMPET CALL 1

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 27 July 14th, 2019

I received something very unexpected and touching last Sunday, as I was walking through
Oberholtzer Hall. Mike Ault, who has been attending here for the past three years came up to me
and handed me a framed “Certificate of Achievement” (see photo) for our church “being the best
church I’ve ever went to and for being another family to me.” I don’t think there’s a higher
compliment a church can receive than being “family” to all who come through its doors. I praise
God that our church family is a place of love and acceptance, where everyone feels welcome,
safe, and appreciated for the gifts they offer. Thanks, Mike, for this affirmation of our church as part of your family,
and may we always live up to the that which you’ve stated on this certificate!

I admit to getting a little nostalgic this time of year, especially in 2019 as I look back on five years of ministry
completed here at ESUMC, and thirty five years since my ordination as Elder in 1984 (I was ordained a Deacon
three years before that). I’m sure like me, you sometimes ask the question, “Where has the time gone?” Perhaps a
better question for all of us is, “How has God used me, and what plans does God have for me as I look forward?”
And, “What have I learned from the past which will help guide me toward faithful living in the here and now.” We
have done much together these past five years, but God has many more good things planned for us if we remain
faithful to Jesus Christ and his promises for his church!

One of those “good things” is the weekly Block Party we offer during June and July. We’ve had some challenges
gaining momentum this summer in offering our weekly Block Parties to the community. We’ve had several
Thursdays of rain forcing us to cancel, and it’s not looking good for this Thursday evening as I write this on
Wednesday. Plus, July 4 fell on a Thursday this year and therefore the Block Party was canceled. However, the
ones we’ve had have been well attended and there’s been a great spirit present among those in attendance. I want
to thank all of those who have been involved and invite any who have not attended and helped to please come for
our final three experiences (assuming the one on the 11th happens). We set up from 5:30-6:30 and tear down from
7:30-8:00 pm, and the event itself happens between 6:30-7:30 pm. It’s a short time to make a powerful witness in
our community, and that’s why we’ve been doing this for four years straight. As a reminder, we not only serve food,
we offer games, a prayer tent, and informal outdoor worship as people eat their meals. It’s a great time to be
“family” to our community, so please take advantage before it’s all gone for another summer!

We will be blessed to hear Emmanuel McIntyre challenge us to grow in our faith this coming Sunday, July 14, at
both services. In my five years here, I’ve seen this young man grow and mature into a true
disciple of Christ and “mighty man of faith” to borrow our sermon series title. “Eman” as he is
fondly known, has also achieved much with scouting, and his Eagle Scout project is the new
prayer garden in the front of the church (look to the far right as you face the front from the
sidewalk). Please honor him by hearing him give the message this Sunday, and stop by the
prayer garden to offer prayers of thanksgiving for Eman and all of our wonderful church
family! 1

Blessings in Christ,
Pastor Jim
 Stephen Ministry
Missing Bible! Can You Help Find It?
We are trained and stand ready to serve, but Church we
Dear Church Family, as of Thursday, June 27th—after need your help! There are three male Stephen Ministers
VBS and GriefShare wrapped up-I have been missing who are immediately available to help those in need
my large print, with red lettering, brown leather Bible. within ESUMC or our community. If you, or someone
This treasured Bible has been worn with love over the else you know, are in need and could benefit from a
years, and is very well broken in. It opens flat, and Stephen Minister relationship, please contact our
contains quite a bit of underling and writing in it. It also Stephen Ministry Leader, Peggy Stack at (570) 856-
contains priceless letters from my late husband, Bill 2131, pstrack@ptd.net., or via our Church website:
Zacharias, letters from my sister, and other special esumc.net.
papers tucked inside the pages. Both mine and Bill’s
names are inscribed in the front jacket, and needless to
say, it is a very precious possession of mine!!! If anyone
has seen it, moved it, or comes across it in the future—
please contact me, Debbie Zacharias, at (570) 242-
4029. A reward given to anyone who finds it! Thank you

Linda’s Bargain Box Sale

Many of our members here at East Stroudsburg United

Methodist Church knew and loved our late sister, Linda
Drake. She was our United Methodist Women’s leader, a
passionate youth volunteer, a faith-filled woman, a
friend, and much more to many of us that knew her.

In honor of her countless years of service , we’ve

renaimed our annual Bargain Basement sale “Linda’s
Bargain Box Sale.” If you knew Linda, you probably also
know that this sale was important to her. To continue this
ministry initiative, we are looking for volunteers to help
us prepare for this event, work the event, and clean up
afterwards. If you, or someone else you know, has
interest in helping, please contact Ginny Levanowitz at
(570) 992-7290. The sale will be August 9th and 10th.
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THIS WEEK AT ESUMC 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

ATTN: WE NOW USE A NEW DATA

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CALLED OA
Wednesdays
SERVANTKEEPER. IF YOUR
8:00pm-9:00pm
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CHURCH OFFICE M-F, 9AM-1PM.
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6:30-8:00pm
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EAST STROUDSBURG
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
83 SOUTH COURTLAND STREET
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301

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S U N DAY S E R V I C E S & T I M E S
8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:45 AM Equipping Hour 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship

Church Office Director of Student Ministries Director of Congregational Care

Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Scott Kuhnle Rachel Thompson
church@esumc.net skuhnle@esumc.net rthompson@esumc.net
(570) 421-3280 Ext. 1013 Ext. 1011

Pastor Director of Children & Family Ministries Audio/Visual Technician

Jim Todd Erica Dorsch Charles Rajnai
jtodd@esumc.net edorsch@esumc.net charlesrajnai@gmail.com
Ext. 1014 Ext. 1017
Financial Secretary, Accts. Receivable
Church Administrator Director of Traditional Music/Organist Christine Uporsky
Rich Poole Pauline Fox cuporsky@esumc.net
rpoole@esumc.net foxes@esumc.net Ext. 1012
Ext. 1015
Director of Contemporary Music Financial Secretary, Accts. Payable
Administrative Assistant Doug Malefyt Bruce Osbun
Kathy Ravago dmalefyt@esumc.net bosbun@esumc.net
kravago@esumc.net Ext. 1012
Ext. 1010 Director of Choir
Joe Dorsch Weekday Sexton
Director of Communications josephdorsch@gmail.com Bob Lee
& Spiritual Life Development rlee@esumc.net
Bethany Mills Director of Bells
bmills@esumc.net Chris Perfetti Sunday Sexton
Ext. 1023 perfetti3@ptd.net Craig Banner