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East Stroudsburg 

United Methodist Church 

The Trumpet Call

Pastor ’s Corner 

 

 As promised in last Sunday’s sermon, here below in bluethe declaration approved by our Steering Team to helpcombat domestic violence and abuse in our community. invite you to read this carefully and offer any questions oconcerns to me or to Sharon Hachtman after you have reit. The text of the declaration comes from an organizationcalled the FaithTrust Institute which has done a significanamount of good work in the area of domestic violence.  

We proclaim with one voice as leaders and members in our faith communof East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church that domestic violence exiin all communities including our own and is morally, spiritually, anduniversally intolerable.

We acknowledge that our sacred texts, traditions, and values have too ofbeen misused to perpetuate and condone abuse. 

Our religious and spiritual traditions compel us to work for justice, equain relationships and the safety and protection of the vulnerable.

ESUMC will listen, support and care for those affected by domestic violeand abuse always placing their safety as the highest priority. Further, wewill respect with confidentiality their freedom to direct their own life anddecisions to the extent permitted by law.

ESUMC will insist upon accountability for abusers and will thereby suppclear guidelines that always ensure safety for those abused. 

ESUMC will not tolerate domestic violence and abuse. Therefore: 

We seek to create a supportive community in which all feelcomfortable discussing violence and we commit to prioritize ourtime, talents, and resources to fully address domestic violence aabuse. 

We will adopt policies and procedures that make our faith commnity a safe place. We will ensure that the policies are maintained, published, and posted for all to access.

We will support and work with domestic violence programs andagencies in our community to fully understand services availableand know how to refer those who suffer from domestic violence aabuse. 

We call upon all people of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church tocommit to this declaration on this date of July 6, 2015. 

 As you can plainly see, this is not a “once and done” declaration, but an ongoicommitment to the often difficult work of combatting domestic violence. This inot the last you will see or hear of this, and we will see how the Spirit leads us provide training, education, and advocacy in our church and in our communityThis Sunday, I will tackle some more complex issues as we look at ModernFamily from the perspective of “Children and Siblings.” I hope to see you thisSunday! 

Blessings, Pastor Jim (jtodd@esumc.

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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 Are you looking for a way to serve in away that will bless the lives of oth-

ers???? We need more volunteers forFamily Promise, this is a wonderfulministry where there are manydifferent ways to help. Please join us

for an informational/training today, after the 11:00amservice in Fellowship Hall.

Any questions please contact Pastor Todd orJenn Dunne at:

 

dunnejl2@gmail.com or (570) 369-

3695 

From ourVision Team 

Sometimes there are times whenwe find it difficult to pray. Ourlives are filled with daily trials andcircumstances that demand muchof our time. In reality, prayer isexactly what we need in order toredeem our time wisely. It is only

when we pray first that we can actually accomplish greatthings for God, and we receive the strength andencouragement we need to remain confident in our walk

with Him.

The apostle Paul says, "And pray in the Spirit on alloccasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With

this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for athe Lord's people" (Eph. 6:18 NIV). Remember andmeditate on these words as you pray for the Vision Tethis week. The discernment process is concluding, anprayer is still of the utmost importance. Pray for eachmember individually, and pray that the entire church bwill be one in spirit.

I for one will be praying for complete unity in our churcand that we will become more effective in our communwith spreading the gospel. In the words of John Wesle"I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holinein our day that moves forth in mission and creates au-

thentic community in which each person can be un-leashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfiGod's creational intentions" (John Wesley, How To PrThe Best of John Wesley on Prayer ). 

Thank you for your prayers; remember to pray for youselves as well. Change isn't always easy or welcomedbut when we submit ourselves to the will of God and sthy will and not my will be done, then God will move ohearts to the rhythm of His plan. There is no better plato be then in the presence of the throne of the grace oGod.

Cathy Saunders, Vision Team Mem

Opportunities/News 

Summer Block Party Outreach Ministr

We hope everyone in the congre-gation will make a special effort tobe at our FINAL Block Party of thesummer this coming Thursday, July30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. We’ve had

a great time this summer makingnew friends in our community andextending good will and generosityon behalf of the church. We givethanks for our many faithful volun-teers and contributors over the pastnine weeks of this ministry, and especially the youth for dreaing up the idea and being there to help every Thursday nigh

“For just as the sufferings of Christ flowover into our lives, so also through Christour comfort overflows.” 2 Corinthians 1:5 

Think about your life and the lives of thepeople around you. Are you goingthrough a time of crisis or challenge? Do

you know someone who is suffering fromgrief or loneliness? Is one of your friendsstruggling to find meaning in life after re-

tirement or an empty nest? Could you or someone youknow benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister? 

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

Members of ESUMC who are no longer able to attendchurch are always happy to hear from you. Cards and notesmay be sent to Joyce Van Buskirk, 561 Roosevelt St., Apt.116, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301. (Joyce celebrated herbirthday on July 22). 

UMW “Upstairs” bargain basement - collection of it emson Wed. & Thur. Aug. 5 th & 6th. Help is needed to set up onthose days from 9 am-4 pm. Help to tear down is neededSaturday at noon. Sale is Friday, Aug. 7th 8 am-3 pm & Sat-urday, Aug. 8th 8 am-12 noon. For information, please con-tact Linda Drake at (570) 856-9395. 

Outreach Opportunities 

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Opportunities/News 

Sonday Summer Seekers 

You may have heard ’ Sonday SummerSeekers’ this summer, and did notknow what it meant. It simply meansChildren’ s Summer Sunday School.We continue to learn and appreciate all

that God has given us. We know thatin the book of Genesis, God created the world. A worldfilled with dirt, rocks, sand, water, seeds, plants and sun.We know that by coming to church and Sunday schoolwe are setting a good foundation as in the “Parable ofThe Sower of Soil. If we live like the sunflowers andfollow the sun or Son, in our case, we will grow and bestrengthened. Our seeds of faith are set with good soiland solid roots. Remember, children attend worship withtheir family and are dismissed from there to meet aChildren’s Ministry adult, waiting for them near the backpew. All children preschool age thru 5th grade arewelcome to attend. 

Meet our NeweStaff Member,

Bill Mack!Bill joined our staff on July21 as our new Facilities

Manager (Bruce Johnsohad previously held thisposition). Bill has wide-

ranging mechanical andsupervisory experience from his 36 year tenure at Picatinny Arsenal near Dover, New Jersey. Bill served there as anelectrician and electrician supervisor, and also as amaintenance supervisor. 

He and his wife of 36 years, Susan, live in Tannersville. Bill a veteran of the Vietnam war, having served in the Air Forcefrom 1968-72. Bill and Susan have two grown children: Sa-mantha, age 33, and Billy, age 30. They also have a four yeold granddaughter. Welcome, Bill! We’re glad you’re here. 

Staying at ESUMC This Coming Week... Hempfield UMC’s youth ministry SHOUT will be bringingup to 20 Middle School students to serve at Twin PinesChristian Camp this coming week repairing, restoring andrebuilding the property so they can continue with theirgreat ministry. This group led by Sean Garner (who previ-ous served at East Stroudsburg UMC as youthdirector) is excited to return again to East StroudsburgUMC after 4 years and you’ll have the opportunity tomeet them at both the Community Meal on Mondayevening and at the Youth Block Party on Thursday

evening! 

FAITH PROMISEUPDATE 

Do you wonder what the term “FaithPromise” means? It is the term usedfor ESUMC’s Mission outreach of thentire congregation. There are quite

few groups and individuals as UMW, Covenant groups, VBand Sunday School classes who support certainorganizations at different times through the year. However,

Faith Promise donates funds through the year to ten or tweorganizations committed to serving specific needs of theircommunity as an outreach of God’s love. 

None of these funds are from the Church Budget. They arevoluntary contributions from you,the congregation. Thetreasurer keeps a separate fund and quarterly sends theportion promised to our Partner. The term Faith Promise ishow the team fulfills its task. By Faith, various possibilities aconsidered for support. By Faith, a budget is considered thawill be met. In faith, we all join in prayer and financial suppoThanks be to God that for the last few years the contributioto Faith Promise have fulfilled the promises made to ourPartners.

The Budget for 2015 is $30,000 and the yearly support forPartners ranges from $1000 to $5000. Family Promise, theorganization of Monroe County serving a parent (and parenwith children who are homeless receives $5000. Otherchurches share in the support financially and as hostchurches. Most of our other Partners receive $2000.

Today, or anytime, you may help support Family Promise.Envelopes in the Bulletin may be used today, the regularweekly envelopes have a line for Missions, or any other notcontribution may be given. Each Partner is committed toserve through their desire to be guided by their faith in GodThank God for the opportunities we have to share God ’s lo

and compassion through these Partners.

Dedication of Benches on July 21, 2015 

On Tuesday evening, July 21, the three benches picturedabove located in the garden area of the church were dedicatedwith a few raindrops coming down. The three benches werenstalled several months ago in honor and memory of three

dedicated members of ESUMC: from left to right, Jeff Warner,rene Paciotti, and Bill Zacharias. Many of their familymembers and friends attended the fifteen minute dedicationservice led by Pastor Todd. Each bench was anointed with oilas hands were laid on themby family members. Whilerefreshments were beingenjoyed afterwards, the suncame out and a rainbow ap-peared in the eastern skyover the church. Connie Mo-yer took the photo at right ofthe rainbow seeming totouch the cross at the top of

our tower! 

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Staff Contact Information Main Office: 570-421-3280 

Pastor: Jim Todd   jtodd@esumc.net  1014 

Church Secretary: Maria Ragonese  mragonese@esumc.net  1010 

Congregational Care: Peggy Strack  pstrack@esumc.net 1023 

Music & Worship: Andy Waddell awaddell@esumc.net 

1011 

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  1012 

Finances: Sue Mertz  smertz@esumc.net  1015 

Financial Secretary: Cyndie Faunce  cfaunce@esumc.net  1025 

Maintenance: Fellowship Hall Kitchen  1030 

Church (Inside Breezeway)  1031Organist: Pauline Fox  foxes@esumc.net  ----

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

July Dollar Challenge 

Clothing is July’s challenge, andwill be used for UMW Ingather-ing. Most needed are socks,underwear and baby clothes.Please place items in boxes inOberholtzer Hall. 

SWAT  Monthly work meeting will be held on Monday, July 27, at 9 a.m.  Work will be assigned by“General” Connie Moyer (be prepared to work, she is a distant relative of Simon Legree).  Hope to see as

many of you as possible. Thanks from your shop steward, Bob. 

The coupon below is not a

misprint It was originally in

our June Trumpet Calls and

was for June 27. However,

since that day was a wash

out,

”

Dorney Park will gra-

ciously honor these coupons

on Saturday, August 1 only, s

feel free to use it and save;

enjoy the day with your famil