The Trumpet Call: Our Vision

THE TRUMPET CALL
November 29 2015
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Our Vision
To challenge and encourage everyone in our congregation to know and follow
Christ by:
Growing as disciples through Christs teachings
Connecting with one another in Christian community
Serving Christ by serving others
Praising God as we worship Christ
Sunday Services
Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am
Stephen Ministry
St. Nicholas
Catch Program
Opportunities
Thanks
Events
Contacts
Sunday School/Discipleship Classes 9:45 am
Pastors Corner
For those of you reading this in the online version, have a Happy Thanksgiving
with your family! If you're reading the print version after Thanksgiving, I pray it
was a good one for you and yours. Advent begins on Sunday, November 29,
and of course, just prior to that, the commercialism of Christmas cranks up big
time on Black Friday (and for the true diehards, late on Thanksgiving Day!).
Purchasing gifts online the Monday after Thanksgiving has become the tradition of Cyber Monday with much online shopping done and perhaps a little
less productivity at work.
I firmly believe God brings more meaning to our celebration of Christmas by
our purchasing less for our families and giving away more to those who need it
most. What if whatever we spent on our family and friends we also gave to
Jesus in the form of mission giving? No matter where we fall on the mission
giving spectrum at Christmas, I know we're all going to give a certain amount
of gifts to our own family, and that's a good thing.
With that in mind, I'd like to share with you a concept which got off to a rocky
start a few years ago, but now seems to have the kinks worked out of it.
Through the UMC Market, many of your purchases online can net you a discount, and you can also help your church in the process. It took me less than
ten minutes today. I went on to www.umcmarket.org, and registered my email
address and established a password. I watched a short video to orient myself
to the process, and then went through the brief and easy process to get a little
red shopping cart placed at the top of my browser.
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Pastor Jim Todd
Pastors Corner cont.

Through the UMC Market website, I established my favorite shopping
sites, like an online camera store I've used in the past. All your favorites
will be on there: Lowes, Best Buy, Old Navy, etc. Literally, hundreds of
sites. Each of these retailers have established a percentage of the sale
they will give back to our church, and by "our church," I mean ESUMC.
Now, if I go on the Cameta Camera site and purchase a $300 lens, they
will donate 2% or $6 to our church. There are no extra steps involved
once it is set up. I make the purchase, and money is sent to our church
within 30 days. That $6 is not a huge amount, but multiply that by the hundreds in our congregation making online purchases, and you can see how
this could add up for us. There are also many coupon offers available for
users of UMC Market. It's as close to a "no brainer" as I've seen to help a
church financially! I encourage you to try it out, and if you have questions,
carefully read the FAQ section on the website.
Here's another quick thought, this time on giving. Tuesday, December 1 is
"Giving Tuesday," and our United Methodist Global Ministries and UM
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) are participating. Of course, we encourage you to support our own mission projects first (Faith Promise), but if
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Stephen Ministry
Support
For I was hungry and you gave me
something to eat, I was thirsty and
you gave me something to drink, I
was a stranger and you invited me
in . Matthew 25:35
We have many opportunities to respond to Jesus love by showing that
love to others. Stephen Ministry is one
way our congregation shows love to
people who have a need for care. You
also have opportunities to show Jesus
love during the week. As you interact
with hurting people, ask yourself,
Could this person benefit from a Stephen Minister? Suggest that they
may want to consider the help of a
trained Stephen Minister. For further
information, contact Peggy Strack, 570
-421-3280, ext. 1023.
Members of ESUMC who are no longer
able to attend church, always enjoy hearing
from you! Cards and notes of encouragement may be sent to:
Bob Williamson
117 South Kistler St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Cookie Deliverers Needed
Plates of Christmas cookies will be

delivered to our members who are
homebound or live in care facilities
to wish them a Merry Christmas. If
you are able to help with deliveries
during the week of Dec. 6th, contact Peggy at 570-421-3280,
ext.1023.
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THANKS
I would like to thank Pastor Jim and
all members of my church family
who surrounded me with kindness
and offered prayers after my
daughter Emilys passing. The
members of FISH provided my
family and friends with a wonderful
reception after her funeral which
took such a big weight off my mind
during this very difficult time.
Pauline and Doug played beautiful
music at her service that offered
comfort to all those in sorrow. To
Maria, Anna, Peggy, Sue, Mrs.
Saunders and so many others who
sent me cards and grace, my heart
is filled with thanks for all of you. I
am truly blessed to be surrounded
by such compassion from my
brothers and sisters in Christ.
Regards,
Carla Silver
UMW
Bakers needed for Breakfast with St
Nicholas-especially cookies but also
-brownies,muffins, candy, jelly.
Items can be dropped off Thursday
afternoon or Friday by noon on Dec
10-11. Contact Linda Drake at 570856-9305 .
All the women of the church are
invited to Church Women United of
Monroe County's Christmas
Luncheon on Saturday , December
5 at noon . It will be at Our Lady of
Victory in Tannersville. They will
provide ham and everyone brings a
side dish .
We will be taking our
stockings for the nursing homes. We
still need lots of items to fill them.
Think of some small trinket or item
you would enjoy if you were in a
nursing home and put it in the Dollar
Challenge box this
Sunday. Contact Linda Drake at
570-856-9395 for more info.
HIKING The hike in October was

awesome, with nine people and
three golden retrievers. The hike in
November will be on Sunday, Nov.
29. Meet in Church Parking Lot at
12:30 p.m. we leave at 12:45
SHARP. Where are we going?,
Depends on who shows up. Call
Bob, 223-7076, for any questions.
Church-Wide Study
January 10th - 31st
Classes to be held on Sundays
and throughout the week at
various times/places
Sign-ups begin Nov. 29th in
Oberholtzer Hall
Ive been fishing since I was a kid. My early experiences were deep sea
fishing on my dads boat. In later life Ive transitioned to fresh water fishing. The overriding principles are the same for wherever you fish. You
must have patience, study what the fish are feeding on and offer the bait/
lure into an area where the fish might be waiting. Isnt it the same for us
as a church family seeking to reach out to people in our community?
Shouldnt we know how to be intentionally inviting so that people will think
about coming back after a first time visit?
Starting on January 10th a church-wide study will be offered entitled
CATCH. The 4-week study is for small groups . It will give us some tips
on how to attract visitors, welcoming them into the life of our church and
help us become a more outwardly, rather than inwardly, focused church.
Sign-ups for the study will be in Oberholtzer Hall by the CATCH display.
Small groups will be meeting on Sunday as well as throughout the week
to accommodate various schedules. Please prayerfully consider signing
up for this short term study and become a fisher of people.
Bruce Johnson
Calendar Published Separately

Look in Narthex and Welcome Station
Opportunities to Serve
Ushers/Greeters/Information Desk Volunteers Needed for
Christmas Eve Services
Please consider being part of the Welcome Team for one Service on Christmas Eve (even if you have NEVER volunteered before.) Kathy will make sure
you are teamed up with a seasoned volunteered. And remember that families
may volunteer as well. It is so important that all who attend our services are
warmly greeted on this most holy of nights. E-mail Kathy Hinkey at
k_hinkey@hotmail.com to volunteer for Dec. 24th at the 4, 7 or 10 pm service
or contact her at 570.236.8183.
Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteers
Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, December 1 to pack food boxes for low
income Seniors at the Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse in Nazareth.
Work starts at 8:30 and continues till all 2,000 boxes are finished, hopefully by
2:00. car pool and lunch will be provided. Contact Pat Braun at 570- 269-5043.
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
Helpers are needed on Friday December 11 for set up and Saturday, December 12 for kitchen duties, crafts, photography, games and story telling. Please
contact Pat Braun at 570-424-5481.
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Contact Us
Events
Christmas Music Opportunities
For details, contact Pauline Fox at 570-223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net

Dec. 3 Chancel Choir singers rehearse 8-9 pm in Choir Room. This is the only
rehearsal for upcoming Christmas music. Extra or new singers are especially
invited.
Dec. 6 ESUMC Choir and singers lead carols at Quiet Valley Historical Farm
tours, 3-5 pm
Dec. 20 Wind and string instruments play carols in Oberholtzer Hall balcony
between morning services, 9:30-9:45 and 10:30-10:45. From 5th grade students in
a school band, through adult. Ask Pauline Fox for music.
Pocono Mission ConneXion
Advent Wreath and Soup Supper

Cherry Lane UMC November 29th, 5:00 pm
We are hosting an advent wreath and soup supper on November 29th. I am not
sure of the time yet, but we will be making wreaths and will be supplying most of
the materials (there is a suggested $10 goodwill donation). All we ask is that you
bring your appetites and snippers and gloves. I will go over the calendar tonight to
let you know if there is anything else we have lined up for the month.
Santa and Pizza
Stroudsburg UMC December 4, 2015
Childrens Christmas Musical Christmas in Black @White
Reeders UMC -- Two showings: Saturday, December5@ 5:30
Sunday, Dec. 6 @ 4:00
-- In the Worship Center of Reeders Church
Living Nativity at Stroudsmoor
Faith UMC Sunday, December6, 2015 at 5:30 PM
Join the people of Faith UMC on Sunday, December6 at 5:30 PM at Stroudsmoor
as our children's ministry presents a Living Nativity. This will be part of
Stroudsmoor's annual tree-lighting. Hope to see you there!
Cookie Walk (to benefit Backpack Mission)
Cherry Lane UMC December 12th, 9:00 am until cookies are gone
Breakfast with St Nicholas
East Stroudsburg UMC Saturday Dec 12, 2015 9am-12noon
This is a community event that has pictures with St Nicholas, storytelling, kids
crafts and breakfast for free. We include a holiday bake sale and really cheap
Christmas decoration and gift shopping. (Quality items especially good for kids to
shop for parents and grandparents)
Blue Christmas Service
Cherry Lane UMCMonday December 21, 2015, 7 PM
We can also add this brief description: The Blue Christmas Service is an annual
service of worship held on or close to the longest night of the year, the Winter
Solstice. It is designed to be a quiet, reflective service for those who have
experienced loss in their lives and are grieving or are remembering a loved one
around the holidays. All are invited!
Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Mon thru Fri
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Secretary
Maria Ragonese
mragonese@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Congregational Care
Peggy Strack
pstrack@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Youth Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Childrens Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
Finances
Sue Mertz
smertz@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
Financial Secretary
Cyndie Faunce
cfaunce@esumc.net
Ext. 1025
Maintenance
William Mack
wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
Organist/Traditional
Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Audio/Visual
Joe Dorsch
josephdorsch@gmail.com
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

83 S. Courtland St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
www.esumc.net
Technology Support
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
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THE TRUMPET CALL

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

Sunday School/Discipleship Classes 9:45 am

Pastor Jim Todd

Pastors Corner cont.

Plates of Christmas cookies will be

HIKING The hike in October was

Calendar Published Separately

Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteers

Breakfast with St. Nicholas

For details, contact Pauline Fox at 570-223-9889 or foxes@esumc.net

Pocono Mission ConneXion

Advent Wreath and Soup Supper

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

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