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Participating in Worship Today Communion Steward: Betty Ladlee Ushers and Greeters: 8:30 a.m. - Don Repsher (Capt.), Larry Gerberich, Tom Balcik, Christine Sinclair, MaryEllen Durney, Ron & Nancy Erdman; 9:45 a.m. - Sharmune Burgess, Sue Andrews, Amy Davis, Darleene & Maegan Mosteller; 11 a.m. - Ken (Capt.) & Sandy Brown, Pam O’Brien, Art & Kathy North, Nancy Gargone Acolytes: 11 a.m. - Lotus Lichty & Josie Mertz Praise Team Leader: John Brush 11 a.m. Children’s Church: Sonia Lopez and Stacy Young Church Driver: Janett Raughley Pew Packer: Don & Grace Paul

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

September 6, 2009

The Altar Flowers are Given to the Glory of God in memory of - Ben Skeldon from the Traub Family. - Grandmothers, Mildred E. Barry and Lottie E. Whitmore by Franklin and Caroline Whitmore. (1ga) The Stewardship Team posts this financial update as of 8/23/09 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Giving: $10,651 Weekly Budget Need: $12,946 Giving Y.T. D.:$364,407 Y. T. D. Budget Needs: $427,218 Building Fund (Mortgage) Giving: $1,371 Monthly Payment: $7,154 Mortgage Balance: $232,512 Staff Contact Information - Office 570-421-3280 Pastor Associate Pastor-Discipleship Congregational Care Church Administrator Lay-Led Ministries Children’s Ministry Youth Ministry College-Age Ministry Contemporary W orship Administrator of Finances Financial Secretary Maintenance Sextons Nursery Attendants Music - Organist Choirs

Frank Sanders (ext. 14) Candy Labar (ext. 12) Peggy Strack (ext. 23) Sharmune Burgess (ext. 10) Kelli Oney (ext. 17) Sue Randall (ext. 11) Scott Kuhnle (ext. 13) Shannon Burns (ext. 13) John Brush (ext. 18) Sue Mertz (ext. 15) Cyndie Faunce (ext. 25) John Brush (ext. 18) Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula Ana Price, Megan Bledsoe Pauline Fox Norm Fox

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Mission: To Love Jesus Christ and to Share His Love 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Church office email: [email protected] Website: 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. You may also visit our website: www.esumc.net for the latest updates. 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 [email protected] 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 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 in the lower level of the church following worship.

Ministry Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR THE "24-Karat Faith: Tragedy, Depression & Recovery in the Life of the Believer"! Our church is hosting this workshop Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Gordon Grose, a retired pastor and Christian counselor, will lead this workshop teaching that God is with us during our difficulties and sorrows. Don't miss this opportunity to be blessed! This will also be a great opportunity to fellowship with others. Cost is only $5, which includes materials, morning snack, and a light lunch. It is easy to register, just give Peggy Strack a call at 421-3280, ext. 23 and let her know how many will be attending. Holiday Help for Grieving Families - Ann Jackson is interested in bringing this workshop to our church in November. Ann needs a team of people willing to share the love of Christ to complete various tasks. For complete details, please call Ann at 629-5570. You can also visit http://www.griefshare.org/holidays for more information. Health Care Equipment Available! If you or someone you know is in need of health care equipment, call Peggy at 421-3280, ext. 23. Items available include: walkers, crutches, canes, shower benches, potty chairs, bed pads, adult diapers. United Methodist Women will meet Saturday, September 19 (note date change) at 9 a.m. in Bridal Lounge. The program offered is a Mission Study - Sudan: Why A Dream Of Peace Is Possible. All welcome. Paint Party - The Children’s Sunday School class rooms are in great need of a coat of paint. All are invited to come and help Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. Call Bob Rosenberger, 223-7076, for details and questions.

Magnify Opportunities to Support and Enhance Worship Many Thanks to Suzanne McCool and guest Jim Werkheiser for the duet at 8:30 a.m. and to Bryan Wallie for music at 11 a.m. Welcome to New and Returning Choir Members! Musical experience is helpful but not a requirement to start. Please see Norm Fox for further details. Bell Choirs resume Tuesday, September 8, in Bell Room. Chimes, grade 3 and up, rehearse from 5-5:30 p.m. and play during the 11 a.m. service on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Youth Ringers rehearse from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and play during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Adult Bell Choir rehearses from 6:30-7:45 p.m. and plays during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services on the 4th Sunday of the month. This choir is looking for an adult man or older teen boy to play the largest and heaviest bass bells. Chancel Choir (adult and teens) resumes Thursday, September 10. Weekly rehearsals are from 7:30-9 p.m., in Choir Room. They sing during the 8:30 a.m. service on the 1st Sunday of the month and during the 11 a.m. service on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month. All voice ranges are welcome. Last Opportunity to Support Organ Series! Gifts of $10 or more to complete the needs of the season may be marked "Organ Series" and placed in the offerings or given to the office before September 15. Please include a sponsor form from the Music Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall. We will list names of donors as "Friends" in the printed programs. The Final Series Event Will Be Sunday September 27 at 3 p.m., by concert organist Mark Miller. Mark has long been active in United Methodist churches and conferences. He is on the faculties of Drew and Yale Universities, is an editor for the UM publisher Abingdon Press, and is Minister of Music at Covenant UM Church in Plainfield, NJ. In addition to conferences throughout the USA in all five jurisdictions of the UM Church, he has concertized in Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Puerto Rico, South Africa and Bermuda. The program includes his own works flavored with classical, jazz, gospel, and folk styles. The program is free and greeters will be needed to welcome many guests.

Missions

Membership

Opportunities for service and outreach to our community and world

Opportunities That Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ

Our Next Soup Kitchen is Monday, September 7. In order to manage our kitchens, only volunteers who have signed up are expected at a kitchen. Youth must call Laurie Favini at 476 – 2937 to volunteer. If you have questions or would like to volunteer for a kitchen, please contact Janice Peters at 422- 6828 or [email protected] Donations are greatly needed: non-perishable foods, toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste), and season-appropriate, clean, wearable clothing. Items may be placed in marked bins in Oberholtzer Hall.

Last Chance! Older Kids, 55+ Group will meet Tuesday, September 15 for an outing to Camp Ladore in Waymart, PA. The camp requires advance reservations. If you plan on attending, please call Erma today at 421-1422. This Salvation Army owned camp offers a multitude of services, activities and amenities, including bike riding, swimming in a heated pool, walking trails, etc. Cost is $10 for the day including a meal and church van transportation. (an offering will be taken to cover gas costs.) We will leave the church at 9 a.m. and return approx. 5 p.m

Food Bank Sunday - Food collected the third Sunday of each month is shared among our Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, and Follow Me Foundation. Please place your donations in the Food Bank Box in Oberholtzer Hall. Specific items needed: Canned tuna, chicken, meats, fruits, vegetables, ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, hearty soups, boxed pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter and jelly.

Heart of a Marriage - If you would like to be part of a team to plan this couples conference Saturday, November 7, please email Kelli at [email protected]. Help is needed in a variety of ways.

Membership Opportunities That Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ

Leisure Activities 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. Open Golf for men, women, and youth, meets every Tuesday at Terra Greens Golf Course on Rt. 447 in E. Stroudsburg. Come when you can. Cost per golfer is $16. For information please call Mark at 223-0155.

Merry Marthas and Misters: A Cooking Fellowship - Friday, September 11 - Aprons and Appetizers at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite appetizer to share and wear your favorite apron. Mark your calendars and join this group of men and women as they share recipes, learn new techniques and make new friends. Each person is asked to bring $2. 3rd Annual Playing for Poppy Golf Tournament, Tuesday, September 15 at Great Bear Golf and Country Club. 12 p.m. Registration 1 p.m. Shot-gun start. Kelli Mercurio has organized this event in which all proceeds are donated to the Greater PA Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association in memory of John’s dad Nicholas Mercurio. For more information, contact Kelli at 426-7574 or [email protected] Flyers are on the Community bulletin board in Oberhotzer Hall. Women Of Faith Conference (September 18 & 19 in Philadelphia, PA) Six seats are available on the church van for anyone wanting transportation to this event held in Philadelphia. The van will leave the church Friday morning. Email Mary at [email protected] or Janice at [email protected] if interested. Jennie Poole also has three tickets available at a cost of $99.00 for the full two-day conference and box lunches. Hotel space is also available right now. Please call Jenni Poole ASAP at 422-1289 if interested.

Maturity

Maturity

Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning

Opportunities That Deepen Discipleship Through Learning

Children's Ministry - Birth to 5th Grade

College-Age Ministry – F.O.G.

Sunday School Open House from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. for children age 3 (by Sept. 1st) through 6th grade. Come and meet and greet the teachers and see the classrooms. The New “Tween Class” for fifth-and sixth graders will meet in Contemporary Worship at 9:45 a.m. for the first music set prior to going to class.

If you have any questions about this ministry, please contact Shannon at [email protected] or 421- 3280, ext. 13. • College-Age Sunday School every Sunday at 11 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the Office Building. • Coffeehouse Worship meets every Thursday from 9-10 p.m. in Oberholtzer Hall. • Fellowship Event: We will go to Pocono Plateau Saturday, September 19 to do the High Ropes course. We will meet at the church at 12:15 p.m. and return around 4 p.m. Cost is $15 per person including church van transportation. Space is LIMITED, please contact Shannon if you are interested in going.

Children's Choir will begin weekly rehearsals Sunday, September 13 at 9 a.m. in the choir room. Children's choir is open to children in Kindergarten-5th grade.

Youth Ministry - 6th - 12th Grades Sunday School: Sr. and Jr. High Sunday School meets today at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. NO Sunday Night Program due to the Labor Day Weekend. Thursday Night Bible Studies: Weekly Bible studies will start Thursday, September 10. These small group bible studies are open to all youth in grades 7th – 12th. Bible study is from 7– 8 p.m. with Jr. High Girls meeting on the second floor of the Office Building, Jr. High boys meeting in the conference room and the combined Sr. High group will meet in the Youth Room. Fellowship will follow the studies from 8–8:30 p.m. in the youth room. JAM is Back! (7th and 8th Grade Outreach) The weekly Jesus and Me after-school program will start Wednesday, October 14 from 3-5 p.m. The church vans will pick up any interested students from Stroudsburg and JTL schools and bring them to the church for a time of fun, games, fellowship, homework, snacks, and weekly bible lesson. Permission forms are needed and will be available soon.

Basic Questions Class - Who is Jesus? Why did he die? Who is the Holy Spirit? These and other basics of the Christian faith will be discussed using videotapes in a small-group format for four Sundays starting September 13, from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. To register contact Jill and Tim Malefyt at 992-0665 or email [email protected].

Ewomen Conference 09 - Saturday, September 26 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary This event will be filled with worship and inspiring messages from key Christian leaders. Women will gain the support needed to become all that God has gifted them for. Speakers : Candace Cameron-Bure, Karen Kingsbury, Anita Renfroe, Stormie Omartian, and Nancy De Moss. Cost is $20 per person and includes snacks and lunch. **Church members can bring a non-church affiliated friend FREE! You can order tickets by visiting www.esumc.net Growing Deeper Disciples - Preparing God’s People - Ever wonder why God created you, or struggle with how to serve Him? Fall Spiritual Gift Classes are being offered to help you find and fulfill your unique purpose in building up the body of Christ. Classes will begin the week of October 4. Several studies will be offered with a variety of lengths, times and days. Find a class right for you by visiting Fellowship Hall starting September 13!