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East Stroudsburg 

United Methodist Church 

The Trumpet Call

Devotional Corner  

"During commitment campaigns of the past, church members weencouraged to write and submit brief devotionals to be read eachday by the congregation. Below is a sample devotional written byLila Walker from the 2001 commitment campaign. Please prayerfly consider writing a devotional for our 2015 campaign, and submit to Gloria Ladlee at: (570) 595 -2582."  

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor heighnor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separat

us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

When I was 19 years old, I took some money from my par-ents and ran away from home to a large city about 100 miles awaI felt unloved and unimportant. Three days into my "adventure" Ihad secured a job and a place to live, but on day five, I returned tthe place where I was staying with only 50 cents in my pocket anpayday was two days away ... When I entered the lobby of wherewas staying, I was shocked to see my father and sister. How hadthey found me? My father wasn't there to make me come home,

 just wanted to make sure I was OK. He asked if he could take usout for supper. At the restaurant, as he bowed his head to say th

blessing (which was his custom), he began to weep. I knew he wweeping because he had found me; all doubt that I was loved byhim was immediately erased. Did I return home with him? Youbet… 

In the years that followed I began to realize the magnitudeGod's love for me, He gently affirmed that I mattered to Him. Itseemed as though He was the first one to show up at every evenin my life, whether I wanted him there or not He paraded manyChristians through my life who simply lived out their faith in Him bfore me, demonstrating to me his unconditional love. I saw God'spresence in their lives even when there were hardships and illnes

as well as in their blessings and joys.The treasure in my life is Jesus. He is my anchor, mystrength, my hope and joy, "Belief in my life came as a result of alot of seeking and watching, yielding and relying on Jesus. I cherish more and more the wonderful "marchers" he used in my life todraw me closer to him.

 All my love, Lila Walker  

Prayer: Dear Lord, you were the first one to say I love you. Ysaid it over and over 10 me, and now it's my tum: "/ love you."Thank you for the arms that never grew weary in reaching out tome. Thank you for the "marchers" you have placed in my parade

and help me to be a great "marcher", too. Amen 

Our Vision: 

To challenge and encourage everyonein our congregation to know and fol-low Christ by: 

Growing as disciples through Christ ’steachings 

Connecting with one another inChristian community 

Serving Christ by serving others 

Praising God as we worship Christ  

Sunday Services 

8:30 a.m. Traditional 

9:45 a.m. Contemporary 

11:00 a.m. Traditional 

East Stroudsburg United  

Methodist Church 

83 S. Courtland St. 

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 

(570) 421- 3280  

church@esumc.net  

www.esumc.net  

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Two Sided Name Tags 

 Additional cards have been printed and placed in our layard name tags to enable them to be read from both sid(the tags often flip over and are unable to be read). If ykeep your name tag at home, please stop by the whitetables in Oberholtzer Hall to pick up your second card. 

August Dollar Challenge 

School supplies are neededfor Church Women Unitedbackpacks, soup kitchen anOperation Santa boxes. Plaitems in box in OberholtzerHall. Thanks and BlessingsLinda. 

Sunday Evening youth activties will be starting up again o

Sunday, September 13th. 

JAM (Jesus And Me) activitwill begin on Thursday, Septeber 17th. 

On Sunday August 16th, ESUMC willbe celebrating Stephen Ministry Sun-day. Stephen Ministry has been anactive ministry in our church for 10years. Our Stephen Ministers havemade over 6,000 caring visits to theircare receivers. ESUMC is one of12,000+ congregations worldwideblessed to have an organized way toequip those gifted for caring ministry so

they can build up the body of Christ, providing Christiancare and support to those experiencing a difficult time.  

The blessings of this ministry are far reaching to thosereceiving care, to the Stephen Ministers who provide thecare as well as to our entire congregation and communi-ty. Please continue to support our Stephen Ministry byupholding it with your prayers!  

For more information, contact Peggy Strack at thechurch office: 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.

Members of ESUMC who are no longer able to at-tend church are always happy to hear from you. Cardsand notes may be sent to June Nicholson, Chandler Es-tates, 1569 Teels Road, Pen Argyl, Pa. 18072.

Outreach Opportunities 

Pastor Todd's messages on thefamily has made an important

impact on my life. Although mychildren are grown now, I amstill and always will be a rolemodel and mentor to them.Looking beyond my immediatefamily, I am also a role model tomy church family. I may noteven be aware of the imact my

words and actions have on those around me. I am certainthat this is true for every generation of God's people. Inthe book of Hebrews the writer says, "Therefore, sincewe are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so

easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance therace marked out for us" (Hebrews 12:1). I have heardmany pastors and Bible scholars say that whenever youfind the word "therefore" in the Bible, you should lookback to the previous verses to find out what the

"therefore" is "there for." In the case of this verse, the tire 11th chapter is a recounting of all of those who by

faith, followed God's leading. All of these people werecommended for their faith. Soon we will all be taking astep of faith, one that requires venturing into a new waof worship. I myself am excited. I am looking forward tbeing a part of the growing process. As believers, we either moving forward or backwards; remaining stagnais never an option. God's perfect will for all of his childis for us to be conformed to the image of his son. Not we can obtain perfection in this life, but our goal shoulbe to follow in his steps. The Apostle Peter says, "To tyou were called, because Christ suffered for you, leavyou an example, that you should follow in his steps"(1Peter 2:21). This week, the Vision Team asks that y

prayerfully consider how God is calling you to walk witHim as we enter into this new direction in the life ofESUMC. Thank you for your faithfuness to pray andserve God in whatever capacity he is leading.Cathy Saunders / Vision Team Member  

From Our Vision Team 

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Opportunities/News 

Children’s Ministry 

We here at Children’s Ministryare so glad to see the greatturnout of children for ourSonday Summer Seekers. Notonly from our church family, butmany visitors also. Our focusfor the rest of August will besetting a firm foundationthrough prayer, the Bible and

following in the footsteps of the disciples. Rememberthis is all done through a fun, relaxed and loving way.It’s never to late to join us, so please come on down.If not now, coming for the new school year we will beooking for many volunteers. If you can donate one

or two Sundays a year. That would be great. 

Also, something exciting for the holidays. We are

planning a bus trip to Koziars Christmas Village.

November 28th, 2015. 

Good Byeand

Best Wishes! 

Lois Taylor has been anactive member of theESUMC family for 70years. She participated ithe Davis Sunday Schooclass and most recently tStine Sunday School clas

She made many shawls for the prayer shawl mintry and contributed in countless ways to the life ofour church. On August 11th, Lois moved to Arizona where hedaughter Becky lives. We will miss Lois, but knowthat God will bless this new chapter of her life! Mmay be sent to Lois Taylor, c/o Charles & BeckyTurtzo, 4494 N. Reston Place, Prescott Valley, A86314. 

Daniel Kennedy, a candidate for the director of music and worship position, will be visiting ESUMC from Tuesday,August 18 to Monday, August 24. He will be meeting with various groups from our church at the following times:Tuesday, Adult and Youth Bells, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the bell room; Wednesday, Praise Team rehearsal, 7:00 – 8:00p.m. in the sanctuary; Thursday, Chimes, 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. in the bell room; Choir, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the choir rooHe will be participating at all three worship services on Sunday, August 23. Even if you are not a member of one othe listed groups, feel free to attend any of the sessions. If you would like to host Daniel for a meal, contact thechurch office or Jill Malefyt at jillb@ptd.net. 

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Staff Contact Information Main Office: 570-421-3280 

Pastor: Jim Todd   jtodd@esumc.net  1014 Secretary: Maria Ragonese  mragonese@esumc.net  1010 Congregational Care: Peggy Strack  pstrack@esumc.net 1023 Music & Worship:Youth Ministry: Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net  1013 Children’s Ministry: Pam O’Brien  pobrien@esumc.net 1017 Technology Support: Michael Corey

 mcorey@esumc.net

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Finances: Sue Mertz  smertz@esumc.net  1015 Financial Secretary: Cyndie Faunce  cfaunce@esumc.net  1025 Maintenance: William Mack  wmack@esumc.net  1018 Fellowship Hall Kitchen  1030 Church (Inside Breezeway)  1031Organist: Pauline Fox  foxes@esumc.net  ----

Audio-visuals: Joe Dorsch  josephdorsch@gmail.com  ----

Traditions are important tous, especially during the hdays. And Children's Miniwould like to start one or aone to your family's.On Saturday November, 2

we are planning a bus trip to Koziar ’s Christ-mas Village in Bernville Pa.We will be leaving ESUMC at 2:45 p.m. andreturning 10:00. The cost will be $29.00 foradults, $27.00 for children. This price includ

round trip bus and admission. 

This is a walking event, with both inside andoutside displays.You may bring a bag lunch, snacks etc, or pchase food there. Visit their website for moreinfo 

http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/me/ 

If interested contact Pam O’Brien or MichaeCorey at (570) 421-3280 orpobrien@esumc.net or mcorey@esumc.ne

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Our Mission is to love Jesus Christ

and share His Love

Since 2005, an Organ Scholarship has beenbudgeted annually to provide introductory lessons for our in-house pianists on how to opeate the organ and serve as substitute organisTo qualify, pianists must be competent on keboard and experienced in other areas of mus

 Application forms may be requested from Paine Fox and submitted with a letter of musicareference for review by a committee of threeESUMC musicians for approval. Applicantsmust agree to donate a comparable value of

organ-playing as substitute in church service

repaying an “in-kind” exchange for the churcsponsored lessons. Later, the new organist mbe asked to serve as paid substitute whenneeded. 

Kaitlyn O’Brien is now beginning organ les-sons, while Nikki Weaver has continued les-sons at college and is gaining experience.Since 2008, “alumni” Jenni Poole and Sue Rdall have served as substitutes here and in oer churches. 

We are blessed to have a fine instrument thaenhances the worship of God. For more infor

mation, contact foxes@esumc.net. P.S: To hear this organ played by a nationalknown professional, come on Oct. 18 at 3 pmhear concert virtuoso Christopher Johnson frRiverside Church in NYC! 

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