Welcome!

Easter Sunday If this is your first time worshiping with us, we welcome you. As a
church we are committed to love Jesus Christ and to share His love.
April 24, 2011 We offer three services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. are traditional, and 9:45 a.m.
is contemporary. Our ushers and greeters are here to serve you. Please
ask them for any help you may need.

~ Our Holy Grounds Café is a place for light refreshments, coffee, and
fellowship on the first and third Sundays of the month from 8:30 a.m.
- 12 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall.

~ 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
from the lower level classrooms of the church following worship.

Our Weekly News is a snapshot of activities in our church and

community. The Weekly News is also posted on our website:
www.esumc.net. Please make your submissions to the church office
before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Submissions can be emailed to
koney@esumc.net or brought to the church office.

Church Staff
Senior Pastor Edward C. Kimes ekimes@esumc.net
Associate Pastor Candy Labar clabar@esumc.net
Congregational Care Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net
Church Administrator Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Lay-Led Ministries Kelli Oney koney@esumc.net
Our Mission: To love Jesus Christ and to share His love. Children’s Ministry Sue Randall srandall@esumc.net
Youth Ministry Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net
Contemporary W orship Lindsey Scott
83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Music - Organist Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net
Church Office email: church@esumc.net - Choirs Norman Fox foxes@esumc.net
Website: www.esumc.net Administrator of Finances Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net
570-421-3280 Financial Secretary Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net
Building Facilitator Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net
Sextons Harvey Smith & Sal Lapadula
Nursery Attendants Ana Price, Holly Lapadula, Katlyn Smith
Prayers and Praise Stewardship Update
If you have a prayer request, please list it either on the prayer sheet in General giving last week: $9,190
the rear of the sanctuary or on the back of the friendship pad, making Average April weekly general expense need: $11,682
sure to include your name with the request. This aids us in updating Attendance last week: (4-17-11) 424 last year: (4-18-10) 383
weekly. Confidentiality is very important; we want to honor everyone’s
right to privacy. Please be mindful of this in writing your requests. The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and loving memory of
person making the request is listed in ( ). Loved Ones by Franklin and Caroline Whitmore and Family.
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Worship
Healing and Illness
Ushers and Greeters - 8:30 a.m. Richard, MaryAnn & Cassidy Miller,
Kaitlin, Howard, Allen (Dinkle family)
Rick & Hester Deetz, Leon & Barb Warner, Linda Frace, Marie
Debbie, recovery from surgery (Tom & MaryLou)
Babcock 9:45 a.m Joyce Heller 11 a.m. Rich Strack, Steve Randall,
Karlene, body rejecting bone-marrow transplants (Maria J.)
Jean Eden, Warren & Liz Green, Bobby Cruse
Jeff (Bob & Jan)
Acolytes: 8:30 a.m. Taylor & Cassidy Miller 11 a.m. Josie Mertz &
Robert Miller (Ana Price)
Katelyn Barrett
Annette Kraft (Jenni Poole)
Scripture Readers: 8:30 a.m. Maria Jacobs 9:45 a.m. Joyce Heller
Uncle Hob (Rich Mayers)
11 a.m. Denna Perfetti
Christine Uporsky (Kelli Mercurio)
Children's Church: Sue Randall Church Driver: Rich Strack
Lorraine, pending surgery (Ragonese family)
Altar Flowers Delivery: Dennis Wilkens
Betty Quick (Ed & Faith Kimes)
Michele Tharp, Carmen Sickle, Wayne Trible, Nicole LeBar, Edna
Many Thanks Today to Chancel and Bell Choirs, to Aaron Pappalardo
Simpson (Joeann Lance)
playing timpani, and to Sam Tate playing trumpet. We gratefully
welcome Mr. Tate from Penn State University, currently student
Those Undergoing Cancer Treatments
teaching in Stroudsburg.
Trish Walker & Tom Collins (Dawn Walker), Angie Werkheiser
(Rebecca Stager), Dawna (Pat Dillensnyder), Neide Dippre (Justina), Did you know? Weekly audio sermons are available at www.esumc.net
Kelli Mercurio (Rich Mayers), Sue (Pat Dillensnyder), Kenny for those occasions when you cannot make church or when you want to
(Counterman family) share the message with others.
Other We Welcome to Our Church Staff, our new Director of
DeMaria family, wisdom in choosing a new school (Joselyn) Contemporary Worship, Lindsey Scott. Lindsey grew up in our church,
Scott & Christine Poole, praise for safe return (Jenni Poole) plays guitar in our contemporary service and has a passion for serving
Wade Koehler, employment after retirement (Irene Kohler) God in this capacity. She graduated from The George Washington
Troy & Jen (Harvey & Karlene) University in 2008 majoring in Anthropology. While at George
Washington she served on the praise team for Inter-Varsity Christian
Those Serving in Missions and the Military - Strength, safety and
Fellowship. She currently serves as an EMT with the Bushkill
protection while serving. Mission Field: Megan Sanders, Ryan Moyer,
Emergency Corps. She enjoys athletics (especially white-water
Ben Drake, Kelly Malefyt, Ally Jaggard, Jas Poole, Scott and Christine
kayaking!) and earned a Brown Belt in Shotokan Karate of America.
Poole; Marines: Damon McHinney; Iraq: Kyle, August Jackson; Pacific:
She is excited to be serving the Lord at her home Church!
Faith Gibbs; Afghanistan: Jason Lamboy, Ryan Maciejczak, Everett
Horton, Chris Stowe; Air Force: Brad Poulson, Amelia Gordon, Dave
Bennett; Army: Kamahl Gordon (Japan), Josh Kimple (Germany).
Information and Events Children’s Ministry - Birth to 6th Grade
To register for events or for information, please contact Sue Randall at
United Methodist Night at Coca-Cola Stadium (Iron Pigs vs. Durham
srandall@esumc.net
Bulls) is Tuesday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and includes
$2 towards food at the stadium. Contact Sue Randall at 421-3280 or Lord’s Army, our after-school program for students in 4th and 5 th
srandall@esumc.net to reserve your tickets and/or van transportation. grades, meets Tuesday, April 26 at the church. Bring a friend if you can
The church that sells the most tickets sold, selects an individual to for Dodgeball. School pickup is available from SMS, SIES, and JM Hill.
throw out the first ball!
Summer Camp Schedules are available on the Children's Ministry
Time to Celebrate - Our youth will host a reception in the New Youth
Bulletin Board or online at www.poconoplateau.org. Camp scholarships
Room Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plan now to take a tour of
are available for any student in our church See Mrs. Randall for details!
our newest addition to our facility along with the Community Room
(former Youth Room.) It will open as well.
Mark Your Summer Calendar and join us for SonSurf Beach Bash
Our After-School Programs are in need of drivers and adult helpers. Vacation Bible School from August 1-5 from 9 a.m. - Noon.
If you could help transport youth from local schools in the church vans
from 2:15-3 p.m. or provide Scott with an extra pair of hands from 2:45-
5 p.m. on Wednesdays for Sr. High or Thursdays for Jr. High students,
please contact Scott Kuhnle at 421-3280 or skuhnle@esumc.net

Celebrating Womanhood Banquet is Monday, May 16 from 6-8 p.m.

at the church. Entertainment by church youth, coordinated by Pauline
Fox. United Methodist Women will have tickets available in Fellowship
Hall Sunday, May 1 and 8.

Older Kids, our 65+ group, meets Monday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Bring a picnic dish to share, grilled hot dogs will be
provided. Rev. Kimes and Faith will share more on their trip to England.
For food planning, please call Pat Fish at 223-8438.

Weekly Adult Basketball in Fellowship Hall - Recreational (co-ed)

meets Monday at 8 p.m. For information call John at 426-7574. Adult
Men play Tuesday at 7 p.m. For information call Eric at 242-6047.
Church Softball (Monroe County Church League). The team is open
to all members and regular attendees 16 and older. The team plays a
doubleheader once or twice a week at local fields; if interested, please
contact Dave Thompson, dpthomps@yahoo.com, or (610) 733-4315.
SWAT, is our group that meets once a month to help with handy-man
and cleaning needs of the church. They meet Tuesday, April 26 from
9 a.m. - noon. All are welcome – come when you can and leave when
you must! For information, please call Bob Rosenberger at 223-7076.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENTS!
"Foundations," is now accepting registrations for the 2011-12 school
year for children ages 3-5. Registration will continue until classes are
full. Our preschool is open to the entire community.
We offer two morning sessions from 9 to Noon. A Tuesday and
Thursday session for three year olds and a Monday, Wednesday and
Friday session for four and five year olds. Each classroom will have a
teacher and a teacher's assistant.
Contact Sue Randall at 421-3280 or srandall@esumc.net for more
information or to receive a registration packet.
Youth Ministries - 7th - 12th Grades
For information, please contact Scott Kuhnle at skuhnle@esumc.net or
check out the youth website www.esumc.net/youth where you can find
permission forms and information on trips and events.
*NEW* Prayer Fellowship at East Stroudsburg High School South -
Starting Thursday, April 28 all ESHSS students are invited to participate
in a time of prayer at 7 p.m. around the clock in front of the school.
30 Hour Famine is April 29-30. Information and a permission form can
be found on the forms and info page on the youth website. Donation
kits are located in the Youth Room. www.30hourfamine.org
Sunday School - Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Youth Room. We meet
together until 11:15 a.m. then split into Jr. High and Sr. High classes.
Sunday Night Program will not meet tonight, but will resume next
week from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. This is an opportunity
for youth in 7th -12th grades to participate in a time of games, worship
led by the youth praise band, a message and small group.
Youth Praise Band, which leads our Sunday night worship, practices
every Tuesday evening. Interested instrumentalists and singers should
contact Scott to participate.
Sr. High Outreach is every Wednesday from 2:45 - 5 p.m. All 9th - 12th
grade students are welcome to participate. After-school pick-up in
church vans is available from Stroudsburg Jr. High School.
Thursday Schedule: All youth are invited to participate in the
following weekly events:
• 2:45 - 5 p.m. - JAM is a time for 6th - 8th grade students. After-
school pick-up in church vans is available from JTL, Stroudsburg
Middle, and Stroudsburg Jr. High Schools. Permission forms are
required and available on the JAM Jr. High outreach page of the
youth website.
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Fellowship Meal for all 6th - 12th grade students.
Come hang out with your friends, meet new people, and share in
a meal.
• 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Small Group Bible Studies designed for 7th - 12th
grade students to grow deeper as a disciple of Christ. Groups are
available for Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, and Sr. High.
Adult Discipleship
The Davis Class will have their monthly class meeting Monday, April
25 at 1 p.m. in the Bridal Lounge.
Growing Deeper Disciples - A big thank-you to all of those who have
made our annual Church-Wide Study such a success! Now, it's time to
begin our spring Bible study program. Sign-ups will take place on May
1, 8, and 15 in Fellowship Hall. All classes are held at the church.
Isaiah: Trusting God in Troubled Times with Dave & Cathy Saunders
Sundays, May 22 through June 26 at 11 a.m.
Does trouble seem all around you? In the Old Testament book of Isaiah,
you'll discover that trouble and suffering are nothing new to God's
people. But the prophet Isaiah raises a loud cry for revival and a promise
of God's triumph in the midst of troubled times. Through this study by
Howard Peskett, you will encounter Isaiah's revolutionary message of
repentance, forgiveness and hope, and find comfort for coping with your
own troubled times. (Note: This class is Part II of a two-part class on
Isaiah, but new students are welcome to join the group!)
Spiritual Gifts Study with Sue Mueller
Sundays, May 15-June 5 at 11 a.m.
Participants are taught the biblical nature and purpose of the church as
a body of Christ and the importance of each member’s unique
contribution. Through four assessments you will measure your strengths
and identify your God-given spiritual gifts. This study is also helps us
achieve our vision (to grow as disciples through Christ’s teaching) and
to nurture those who are considering church membership
Sunday School for Grown-Ups with Pastor Candy LaBar
Wednesdays, May 25-June 29 at 6:00 p.m.
If you spent part of your childhood in Sunday School, you might
remember stories like Noah's Ark, Jonah & the Whale, and Moses & the
Red Sea. While these stories may seem like simple children's tales, they
actually have quite an edge! In this group, we will tackle these familiar
and challenging stories with the faith of an adult. Discover the edgy side
of the Sunday School stories you thought you knew!
For information on the Growing Deeper Disciples program, contact
Pastor LaBar at 570-421-3280, ext. 12 or clabar@esumc.net.
Childcare is available upon request.
Prayer Ministry
Eaton Prayer Chapel Opportunity - As followers of Christ, we
believe that prayer is foundational to what takes place in our church.
Did you know that during every worship service, someone is praying in
Eaton Chapel? Would you be interested in being part of this ministry?
For more information or to sign up to pray, during one service per
month, contact the church office or Jill Malefyt at jillb@ptd.net or
992-0665 for more information.
Congregational Care
Homebound and Care Facility members are happy to be remembered
by the church family. Encouraging cards can be sent to: Ray Snyder,
RR 22, Box 3010, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301.
PMC to Host Free Skin Cancer Screening Saturday, May 7. Limited
appointments available and eligibility requirements exist. Call 570-
476-3750 between May 2-6 to register.
Wellness Ministry Tip: Do you have asthma? Your pillow, a haven for
dust mites, could be making matters worse! Wash your pillows
regularly and replace them annually.
Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for
you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.
1 Thessalonians 4:9
Society sends out a message to "take it like a man." But men,
just like women, sometimes need to converse on a deeper,
caring level. Stephen Ministers can help care receivers do this. We can
rely on each other to exchange Christian caring without feeling like we
are not acting in a machismo manner. It is how God wants us to be. If
you or someone you know would like to know more about Stephen
Ministry, please contact Peggy Strack at the church office at 421-3280.
Mission Outreach
Making a Difference in Nashville - Wayne Mertz will lead our
Adult Mission Trip team of Loretta Anthes, Mike Carlson, Linda
Drake, Randy Johns, Linda Johnson, Ashlee Lavin, Harry Ladlee,
Homer Lee, Chris Lord and Kurt Visser April 30 through May 8.
Along with 4 members from Hibernia UMC, they will be repairing
flood damaged homes. Please keep them and their families in your
prayers this week. You can follow their daily experiences by visiting
their blog at: www.esumc-humc.blogspot.com.
2011 Organ Series begins on Sunday May 22, at 3 p.m. in the
Sanctuary with an exciting variety of five guest performers in musical
theater, classical, and sacred styles. Forms for business ads and
"Friends" support of $20, and a sign up sheet for greeting and reception
help are on the Music Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall. Fliers to share
with the community are available in the office or www.esumc.net . The
event is free, and an offering will benefit Family Promise
Aid for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims - The United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues their relief efforts in Japan.
Donations can be sent to the church office (advance # 3021317) or by
visiting www.umcor.org.
Family Promise of Monroe County is having an essentials drive. A
collection box is in Fellowship Hall for your donations of tall kitchen
garbage bags, toilet paper, shampoo & conditioner, body soap, dish
detergent, cleaning products and clothing detergent. Also they are
having a fundraiser at Five Below. Family promise receives 10% of
your purchases when you use their flyers. Stop by Fellowship Hall today
and pick one up. For more information, please call Clarice at 421-0391.
Baby Bottle Boomerang starts Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8 and ends
Father’s Day, June 19. Please by Fellowship Hall next week and take
a baby bottle or two home, to fill with coins. All proceeds go directly to
the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos.
FAITH PROMISE UPDATE
At East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church we actively reach out
in many ways beyond 83 S. Courtland St. to share God's love and
concern for others. There are many volunteers who serve within the
community and work to meet various needs of people in the
community.
Another way the Church reaches out is through FAITH PROMISE.
This is a church-wide and year round prayerful and financial support
for organizations in the area and in other locations. These Partner
organizations are guided by God's love to serve people seeking a vital
faith or struggling to meet the challenges of every day living.
Perhaps the names will give you some idea of the mission and the
scope of our outreach. Local Partners are: Family Promise, Follow
Me Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Ex-Offender Re-entry
Program, Salvation Army and Pocono Plateau in Cresco, PA, a
Christian camping facility for UM churches.
Inter-Varsity Christian Program serves on College campuses. Ryan
Moyer leads the program at Temple University. Spanish Health
Ministries serves the Hispanic community in Kennett Square, Pa. In
far eastern Russia, we partner with a pastor serving a new
congregation. Through the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR), we serve when disaster strikes in the USA and with the
denomination to address the needs of Poverty/Hunger.
The FAITH PROMISE team keeps in touch with these Partners, share
prayer concerns and sends financial support that you, as the
congregation, give. The total 2011 Faith Budget for our church is
$25,000. No funds come from the general budget of the church. All
support is received through special offerings received on the fourth
Sunday of each month or through designated mission giving. If you
have any questions, you may contact Pat Braun, 570-424-5481,
mission chairperson.
On Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30
Kayla Fish, Briana Ragonese, Ryan Smigley,
Tony Young, Alex Monroe, Shane Jansen,
Cory Fish, Felicia Marie Mule, Adam
Hennessy, Max Riffel, Chad Counterman,
Martin Soltan and adult leaders, Scott Kuhnle,
Robin Braun, Linda Drake, Kevin Coogan,
Madeline Milton, Jackie Visser, Jenn Trump
will be participating in World Vision’s 30 Hour
Famine – going without food for 30 hours so
others can eat.
They will experience real hunger for
themselves while raising funds to help hungry
children and their families. They have already
started raising money to help fight hunger, and
could use your help.
It is not too late to support them. Every $30
raised can help feed and care for one child for
a month. Visit Fellowship Hall today or the
Youth Room for a donation form.
As this weekend approaches, please pray that God would bless and
transform them as they love hungry. The group will share their
experiences during all three worship services May 1.
Those who were hungry hunger no more.
1 Samuel 2:5