may trumpet call 2010

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Dear Friends,

That little rhyme gets stuckin my head this time of year,and reminds me that we are ina season of transitions. Thecloudy, rainy skies of March

and April will now give way toMays sunny blue skies.Spring is well underway, and

summer will soon be upon us. We are indeed in a season of transitions!Yet the weather is not the only thing changing at this time of year. I am

facing many changes in my own life as well. In just a few short weeks, Iwill be graduating from seminary, having completed four years of studythere. I will admit, there is a sense of joy and relief now that I am finallyfinished! Just a week after that, I will be commissioned as a provisionalelder by the Eastern PA Conference of The United Methodist Church. This,too, is the culmination of a long journey, and marks a new stage of my life

and ministry!As a church family, we will also be experiencing some changes and

transitions in the coming months. At the end of June, after a year of greatleadership, we will have to say our farewells to Pastor Sanders. We havetruly been fortunate to have him as our Senior Pastor this year! At thattime, I will also become your full-time Associate Pastor, so my role in thelife of our church will change as well. Then, at the end of the summer, welook forward to Pastor Kimes return from England. I am sure that he willhave many great stories (and perhaps a hint of a British accent?) to sharewith us this fall. There are so many changes and transitions on the horizon!It is my hope and prayer that we can use this time of transition to grow and

to seek Gods vision for our church.I am looking forward to spending these next few summer months with

all of you. I truly believe that God has great plans for us!

Blessings,

Pastor Candy LaBar

Trumpet Call

83. South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 570-421-3280

www.esumc.net email: [email protected]

Newsletter of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church - May 2010

TO LOVE JESUS CHRIST AND TO SHARE HIS LOVE

Service ofOrdinationSaturday, May 22 at6:30 p.m.

LancasterConvention CenterThis year we celebrate

three who are called to serverather than to be served, andwho want to proclaim thefaith and look after the con-cerns of God above all.We are excited to have Pas-

tor Candy LaBar, Commis-sioned as a Provisional LocalElder along with Bob Hacht-man, Ordained as a FullElder and Bob Amundsen,Commissioned as a Provi-sional Local Elder.

If you have a desire toparticipate by attending thisservice, please call the churchoffice at 421-3280.

Then I heard the voice of the

Lord saying, "Whom shall I

send? And who will go for us?

And I said, "Here am

I. Send me!"

Isaiah 6:8


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In 2009 the Eastern Pennsyl-vania Annual Conference joinedwith the Penisula-Delaware An-nual Conference in a partner-ship with the Central CongoArea. In 2010 an EPA/CongoPartnership Team began tomeet. The goal of the team is tohelp the churches of the AnnualConference Consider, Connect

and Contribute to enhance the

mission of the church in theCentral Congo area.Following the recommenda-

tions of an assessment team thattraveled to the Congo area, andin consultation with BishopDavid K. Yemba, the followingprojects are the current focus ofthe Congo Partnership: Support of the Mpasa Clinic

and Nutrition Center and

supplies, staffing and spe-cial needs. Provision of a vehicle for

patient and supply transport,solar energy, and expansionof the Mpasa site.

TransportationAirplaneReplacement at $130,000

Agriculturetraining forCongolese in Zambia.

CONFERENCE MISSION FOCUSNew Spirit- March Issue

Resource Center Developmentfor the Conference. Communication Resourcing

computers and wireless internetwith solar chargers.

Local Church Projectsto befurther developed.

The Democratic Republic of theCongo is the third largest Africancountry after the Sudan and Alge-ria. It was formerly the Belgian

Congo, and became independent in1960. More than 4 million havedied from violence, hunger and dis-eases since 1996, and the countryhas suffered from repeated wars.Six Annual Conferences make upthe Central Congo Episcopal Areaof The United Methodist Church.There are many challenges and mis-sion opportunities in the CentralCongo Episcopal Area, such as-

training of existing and new Lead-ership, alleviation of poverty,health, developing churches, healthand educational institutions, com-munications systems, agriculture,and transportation.For more information or to getinvolved with this ministry, go towww.epaumc.org/ministry/global.

News you need to knowin our church, district and conference

Meet Bishop

David K. YembaUnited Methodist Bishop DavidKekumba Yemba was elected as

a life time bishop August 26,2008, following a 4-year term.The Central Congo Area, whereYemba leads the church, is oneof the churchs largest episcopal

areas . . . Yemba said it is achallenge to serve a large area.The Congo has just gotten outof repeated wars and we needpeople trained to deliver what isneeded, he said. We need dis-

trict superintendents, lay people, all pledging to work to-gether with the bishop.When first elected in 2005,Yemba was a professor andfounding dean of the faculty oftheology at United Methodist-related Africa University inZimbabwe. He replaced BishopFama Onema, who had servedthe more than 30 years. Yemba

was on the staff of Africa Uni-versity from 1990 2004. Priorto that, he was a senior lecturerand associate professor at ZaireProtestant Seminary. BishopYemba now serves as the Chan-cellor and chairman of theBoard of Directors of AfricaUniversity. He has a bachelorof divinity degree from theProtestant School of Theology

of the Congo Free University atKisangani and a doctorate insystematic theology from theUniversity of Strasbourg,France.He was ordained an elder in thechurchs Central Congo AnnualConference in 1970.

Yemba and his wife, Henri-ette, have five children.

Conference Launches New WebsiteThe Eastern Pennsylvania Conference has taken strides in communicatingwith and resourcing our churches, pastors, and lay persons through the launchof a brand-new website on March 15.The new website features up-to-date information on conference ministry,events, and resources to assist our churches in their mission to make disciplesof Jesus Christ. In conjunction with the new website, a new online database(May 1) will offer clergy and laity a way to connect to the conference intimely and immediate ways. The new website and database are being devel-oped by Conference staff partnering with Backoffice Thinking, a local infor-mation technology company with a national reputation.

Visit www.epaumc.org


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Page 3News you need to knowin our church, district and conference

Reports from the April meeting.

Sue Randall presented the preschool policy statement and projected income /expenses. Steering

team unanimously approved the motion to open the preschool in our church.

Ken Brown will present the Renovation Plan at the Church Conference, April 25.

Rethink Church Seminar is May 1 at our church.

Pastor LaBar will be commissioned during Annual Conference Session, May 22 at 2:30 p.m.

A 13 member Contemporary Worship Committee will meet April 15. The objective of the team is

to make a recommendation to the Steering Team of ways to improve the Contemporary Worship

Service. The team approved the objectives set by the team. Ministry Placement Team will be making a video on why members are moved to serve.

Ministry Placement Team needs to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

SPR is still in the process of staff evaluations and changes to the Employee Manual have been fi-

nalized.

Stewardship reported that income is similar to that of 2007 and that all ministries be frugal in

spending.

Next meeting is May 3 at 7 p.m. and open to the congregation. They meet in the Conference Room.

The official copy of the minutes is posted on the Information Bulletin Board in Oberholtzer Hall.

Wireless Networking Is Coming

Steering Team Condensed . . . . .

Save your

Register Receipts

Did you know that the churchgets one percent back on everyWeis register receipt you bring tothe church? One percent may notsound like much, but when you

combine the receipts of an entirecongregation, it is!

A collection box is locatedacross from the library entrance inthe narthex. You can even placethem in the offering plate. Justsecure them in an envelope orwith a rubber band. All moniescollected help reduce the debt onour facility.

Thanks to a generous donation of time, talent, and treasure,

our church will soon be operating in Wi-Fi. This will greatlyimprove our ability to make media presentations easier to ac-cess and make our facility even more flexible in responding tothe needs of the congregation and community.

For those of you asking what is Wi-Fi,(pronounced wafa) stands for "Wireless Fi-delity." A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a per-sonal computer,video game console,mobile

phone, can connect to the Internet when within range of awireless network, connected to the Internet.

The installation will be password secured and implementedin phases. The first area will be the Office building includingthe Youth Room The second phase will focus on Fellowshipand Oberholtzer Halls and the final phase will take this serviceinto the Sanctuary and lower Sunday School/classroom areas.Progress reports will be posted in future Trumpet Calls, theWeekly News and our website, www.esumc.net.
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Every attendee is invited and encouraged to come and engage in dialogue about what this church-wide ef-

fort could mean for your faith life. Rethink Church is a call to action for all congregations to embrace theWesleyan way of making disciples of Jesus Christ. To ask the question, what does it mean to be a people inmission; to look at ourselves and become a place to the seekers desire for authenticity; to show words arebacked by action; and to extend a genuine welcome.

This campaign seeks to redefine the church experience as one thatextends beyond our doors and seeks to transform the world. Peopleseeking a church community can become involved at various levelsmany of them non-traditional we do this part well, but what hap-pens after the contact is made how is our success meter when itcomes to preparing to Welcome our seekers as honored guests. Re-Think Church is about coming to a new understanding that opening

our doors isnt just about getting people in, but us making personalconnections and living out the gospel in the world.

March 13, we welcomed six new members into our church family. Please add them to your church directory.

Kathy Doyle - 241 Winona Lakes, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-223-6704)Kathy is married to Brian and has a one year old daughter Jennika. Kathy has the gifts of Leadership, Hos-

pitality and Mercy. Her passion is working with children and teaching, and that is why she finds being em-ployed as a teacher so fulfilling. Kathy was raised in the United Methodist Church and even was President ofUnited Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF for those of you who remember that!) She wanted to give herdaughter the same upbringing and Jason Gullstrand suggest our church to her.Bob & Barbara Riffel - 4 Penn Estates, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 (570-476-0289)

They have two children Alexis in 10th grade and Max in 9th grade. Bob is self-employed as a project man-ager. He is gifted in Administration, Helps and Leadership. Barb works in Trauma Support at Pocono MedicalCenter. Her gifts are Administration and Craftsmanship. The Riffel family came to our church because theirson Max was invited to attend youth group by Martin Soltan. He started attending all the youth programs andchurch, so naturally, as parents you want to see what is attracting your son. We thank you Max and Martin forbringing this family to us.

Danny Oleszek - 416 Willow St., Apt. A, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-856-3610)Danny brings to us the gifts of Faith, Discernment and Words of Wisdom. He has a friend in Bob Tulloch

and has already volunteered with electrical work around the church. Danny even attended the Mens Retreat.

Mike and Maria Ragonese - 44 September Circle, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570-223-7547)They have one daughter, Briana in 8th grade. Mike works for ACS as a project manager. His gifts are Ad-

ministration, Leadership and Hospitality. He also has a passion for equipping and cooking. Maria puts her giftsof Mercy, Faith and Hospitality to work at the Hospice House as a full-time volunteer. and has alreadystarted volunteering in the church office. The Ragonese family were invited to church by Teri Gaglione. Theywere looking for someplace for their daughter to connect. Briana has found her place in the Youth Group andthey are here to stay.

Saturday, May 1

9:30 a.m. to Noonwith guest speaker

Rev. John InghramSeize this powerful movement as

an opportunity to make a difference.Make this day a priority in yourFaith Journey Come learn how wecan see our church in a whole newway! Let us begin to dialogue howwe can Welcome, ConnectandIdentify ways to make our Vision aWelcome New Members


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This group is a 55+ aged ministry that meets the secondMonday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Thisgroup always has a wonderful time of fellowship. You neednot be a member, so bring a friend. For planning purposes,please RSVP by calling Jean Snyder at 421-0485. If trans-portation is needed, Jean can arrange that also.

Monday, May 10 - Shoebox Lunch and trip to GreatWolf Lodge until 2:30 p.m. Bring a shoe box or brown baglunch to exchange with another person. Following lunch

they will proceed to Great Wolf Lodge, via church vans andprivate cars, for a tour and chocolate making demonstration.

Monday, June 14 - Casserole Party with guest speaker

Sharon Gorman of Gorman Chiropractic Life Center.Bring your favorite casserole to share. Desserts and bever-ages provided.

Monday, July 12 - Picnic at Zacharias Pond. This is hasbecome an annual event. You can fish, walk the trail or justenjoy talking with others. Bring a picnic type dish to share.Meat and dessert will be provided.

Upcoming Runs

May 16 - Run for the Red Marathon & 5K

May 23 - Panther Pounce 5K Pocono Pines

June 5 - Levee Loop Train Run

June 19Relay for Life

Oct. 2 Run 4 Kelly (run4kelly.com)

Several church members are running in theRun for the Red26.2 miles from Tobyhanna toStroudsburg. There is a 5k that morning and thats

a great event for all. Please come out and partici-pate, volunteer, cheer and pray for those involvedor for those the proceeds benefit.

If youd like information on any running

events please call Darlene at 476-1148. Its nevertoo late to start training, theres always a

new season on the horizon and a new race.

Leisure & Fellowship Opportunities

Opportunities to Enhance the Fellowship of the Body of Christ

As spring approaches its time to dust off your

glove and lace up your cleats. Our church will onceagain be playing in the Monroe County Church Soft-ball league. Our team plays double headers at leastonce a week starting the first week of May throughJuly.

You do not need to commit to playing every game,

so if you are at all interested in playing and are 16 orolder, contact Dave Thompson at 610-733-4315 [email protected] or Adalberto Guerra [email protected]. (Approx. fee of $40 per player.)

Saturday Night Fellowship

May 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.in Fellowship Hall

Pizza & Pasta PartyChurch FamilyFunNight (6 p.m. ) Reflections and a powerpoint will be shared from those attending theSpiritual Life Retreat. Bring a friend andcome here about this wonderful opportunitywe have in our church.

Merry Martha & MistersFriday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.in Fellowship Hall

Georgina Repsher will teach how to turnfood items into spectacular gifts. For plan-ning purposes please, RSVP to Cindy Barthat [email protected] or Lila Walker at421-6345. June 11 - Annual Picnic at Lilashome.


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Page 6Childrens MinistryOur Childrens Ministries include infant through 6th grades. Please contact Susan Randall for

more information or to register for an event at [email protected] or 570-421-3280.

After-schoolPrograms

Children grades second - sixth meet from3:30-5 p.m. at the church on alternateTuesdays until the end of the school year.

Backyard Buddies for second and thirdgraders will meet May 4 for our annual trip

to North Summit Climbing Gym and May18 at the church.

The Lords Army for fourth-fifth andsixth graders meets May 11 for their tripto North Summit Climbing Gym andMay 25 at the church.

Transportation from East Stroudsburgand Stroudsburg schools is available. For alisting of participating schools, contact SueRandall.

Vacation Bible School

August 2-6, 2010This summer your kids will enter a

world of amazing animals, fabulous

fish and intelligent insects. Based on

five key Bible verses that will change a

childs life, including John 3:16!

New East Stroudsburg

United MethodistPreschool Program!

We are very excited to announce a newaddition to the East Stroudsburg UnitedMethodist Children's Ministry program.Starting this September 2010, our church

will be opening "Foundations" aBRAND-NEW Christian Preschool forchildren ages 3-5.

Enrollment has begun and will remain open until class spaces arefull. We will begin the school year with two morning sessions from8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday sessions for three year olds &Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions for four and five year olds.Each classroom will have a teacher and a teacher's assistant.

A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due with enrollment. Tui-tion is set at $135/month for the T/TH session; and $180/month forthe M/W/F session to be paid in nine monthly payments. September'stuition is due by August 1 and then by the 15th of each month fromOctober - May.

Contact Sue Randall for more information or to receive a registra-tion packet. 421-3280; [email protected]

Our Philosophy: We believe

a quality education is built onGods Word. Children areblessings from God. We be-lieve God wants us to teachchildren about Him. It isthrough the knowledge oftheir Creator, Savior, and Pre-server that children learn thetrue motivation for doingtheir best. Through Christianeducation, good character isbuilt.

The Purpose of the pre-school is to provide a bridgebetween home and school.The school shall provide de-velopmentally appropriatelearning experiences in theareas of cognitive, physical,social, emotional, and spiri-

tual growth.

SUMMER CAMP! Pocono Plateau schedules are out. Campcash is available for any student who attend summer camp. Justsee Sue Randall for your discount!

SUMMER THEATER OUTINGS BEGIN! Friday, June 18withRobin Hoodat DeSales University. This is high qualitychildrens theater-kids even get to sit on the stage. Church vanswill leave ESUMC at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show. $9 each.Contact Sue Randall to sign up.


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Our annual Church-Wide Study, Just Walk Across the Room, was a great success this yearApproximately 150 adults, as well as youth and children, participated in this years program.

I want to extend a special thanks to our churchs Discipleship Team, as well as our

Church-Wide Study Group Leaders: Shannon Burns, Sharmune Burgess, Tom & KathyHinkey, Scott Kuhnle, Tim & Jill Malefyt, Kelli Mercurio, Rich & Jenni Poole, Erma Powell

Sue Randall, Janett Raughley, Bob Rosenberger, Peggy Strack, Pat Swineford, Eileen Turkosand Bill & Debbie Zacharias. Without their dedication and willingness to serve, this yearsChurch-Wide Study would not have been possible!

Though the study itself has concluded, the work has just begun! In the coming months, Iencourage you to continue to pray for the people in your life. Take a chance, andempowered by the HolySpirittake that walk across a room! Extend a hand, learn their story, share your own, or invite them to church.When we commit ourselves to these practices, we truly live out our call to make disciples of Jesus Christ!

Never been to Women of

Faith? Now is the time!This year's Women of Faith event

in Philadelphia, PA is September 10and 11. Join others and hear fromsome amazing speakers and praiseand worship our awesome God!

Tickets are $89 which includes both days and 2 box lunches. Pleasecontact Kelli Mercurio at (570) 426-7574 or at [email protected] formore information.

New This Year! Payments canalso be made online via credit cardusing the Group Planning System atwww.gps.womenoffaith.com. Ourgroup name is ESUMC from EastStroudsburg, PA. You can make par-tial payments each month. Final pay-ment of $89 is due by July 1, 2010.For more information about the Phila-delphia - Over the Top event, pleasevisit www.womenoffaith.com.

Growing Deeper Disciples

Before you get to busy enjoying the out doors this Summer, whynot take the time and join a short-term study group? Most stud-ies begin the week of May 2. To sign up by visiting Fellowship Hallor contact Pastor LaBar at 421-3280 or [email protected].

1. The Book of James led by Sharmune BurgessSundays at 11 a.m. for 8 weeks (May 2 - June 20)Throughout the history of the Church, the book of James has invitedpraise and controversy. This study will help you understand the bookof James and put your faith into action!

2. Who is God? led by Tim & Jill Malefyt

Sundays at 11 a.m. for 5 weeks (May 2 - May 30)This study group will help you to focus on who God is and what thatmeans for your life as a disciple of Jesus!

3. Exploring the Old Testament led by Pastor Candy LaBarThursdays at 6 p.m. for 8 weeks (May 6 - July with no class May 20)How well do you know the Old Testament? Join us as we journey to-gether through the scriptures that make up three-quarters of our Bible.Session will end by 7 p.m., to accommodate Chancel Choir, youth Bi-ble study, or Coffeehouse worship.

4. Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent (Beth

Moore) led by Eileen Turkos

Thursdays at 10 a.m. for 6 weeks (May 13 - June 17)In-depth women's study of Psalms 120-134. Modern-day believers inJesus Christ can learn much from these treasured Psalms in their jour-ney toward greater intimacy with God.

5. Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David (BethMoore) led by Kelli OneyMondays at 6:45 p.m. for 6 weeks.Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of hislife.
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Love

One AnotherBy Randy Ravago,

Stephen MinisterStephen Ministry is named after

Stephen from the New Testament whowas the first believer to reach out in car-ing ministry to others. He followed Je-sus command to Love one another,

even as I have loved you. Stephen Min-

isters answer this call in a special way bybeing there for people in crisis or peo-ple who need a Christian presence amidthe struggles of life. Our pastors are notable to minister to every personwho needs care; so StephenMinisters try to be Jesus topeople in need. Everyoneneeds Christian care at somepoint in his or her life. No one is exemptfrom the struggles and problems of eve-ryday living. By listening, being there,and ministering through Christian re-sources such as prayer, blessing, andsharing Scriptures, Stephen Ministers canhelp in a unique way. Prayer keeps thelines open between people and God.

Opportunities for Congregational Care and Service to the Church

UnitedMethodistWomenContinue Mission Awareness Opportunities

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Women willcontinue to host mission awareness events entitled

Mission and Muffins in 2010. These hour-long pro-grams will continue Sundays, June 27, and Sep-

tember 26 at 9:45 in the rear of Fellowship Hall. They willemphasize the vital work United Methodist Women have beendoing since 1869 in support of missions, especially those towomen and children, in our own country and around the world.

Bring a friend as we gather and share fellowship together.

Praying specifically and intentionally forneeds brings spiritual strength to ministry.Stephen Ministers pray daily for their owncare receivers, and also for the other StephenMinisters and their care receivers. They pray

for Stephen Ministers by name, but in a general way for care receivers (whose names are confidential), praying that their hearts will beopened to receive Gods love and Gods answers as He reveals

them. We thank God for the healing that He gives in the lives ofcare receivers!

If you are experiencing a time of trial in your life, call PeggyStrack, 421-3280, ext. 23 to learn more about receiving the care of atrained Stephen Minister.

Whoever loves his brotherlives in the light, and there isnothing in him to make him

stumble. 1John 2:10

Emergencies Can Happen at Church!By Peggy Strack

Our church has equipment available to be used in the event ofan emergency, but do you know where it is and how to use it ifneeded? I recently did a walk through of the church and officebuildings and found fifteen fire extinguishers. I was quite sur-prised to discover so many! These extinguishers are inspectedand serviced on a regular basis.

We are also very fortunate to have an automated external defi-brillator or AED. The AED is located in a small cupboard with aclear plastic door on the wall in Fellowship Hall near the backentrance doorway. In the event that the door between FellowshipHall and Oberholtzer Hall is locked when the AED is needed,there is a red box containing a key, on the wall in the hallwaynear the door. You can access this key by using the small metalrod to break the plastic cover.

A first aid kit is located on the wall near the restrooms inOberholtzer Hall. The church staff have recently been recertifiedin CPR and use of the AED. In the event of any type of emer-gency, notify a staff member and be prepared to bring the neces-sary equipment to help as needed!

CelebratingWomenhood BanquetMonday, May 17Fellowship Hall

Dinner at 6 p.m.followed by entertainment

Sponsored by United Methodist Women,this is an annual tradition in our churchfor women of all ages. For tickets con-

tact Linda Drake at 424-6038 or the

church office at 421-3280.


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Spanish Health MinistryHispanic Bible Conference UpdateThrough Faith Promise, our church was able to send $2000 in support of this conference. Here is a short ex-cerpt of a letter received from Donna Sensing.In the midst of torrential rains, fierce winds, and crashingtrees, we learned that God can calm the storms of our lives and use them for our good. Even the weather set

the stage for the theme How to confront lifes trials. We were in central New Jersey during a terribleNoreaster storm. On Friday we were grateful when the last of 9 vehicles arrived safely to Americas Kes-

wick delivering 12 Hispanic families, 4 volunteer caregivers, Bonnie Martin and myself, plus the luggage for47 people, wheelchairs, oxygen tank, medicines and feeding pumps.

Even though the winds kept most of us awake at night, the next day Gods voice was clearly heard in the

calm of the chapel where we were expertly led in the study of His Word. Jack OBrien and Gustavo Sotos

messages challenged us even more than the inclement weather. I knew that the messages were havingan impact when some of the quiet husbands shared at mealtimes what they were learning and the blessing

they were receiving. I believe that no one left the conference spiritually the same. We praise God for thosewho made commitments to Christ.

Candelaria, whose son has autism, commented that no other group brings special needs children. We dis-

cussed some of the reasons for this. I think Consuelo, whose 5 year old son was born without part of hisbrain was correct when she said that they dont have volunteers like we do to care for their special needs

children. Lois and Don Aldrich, Vida Landis and Edie Neithercott make the difference. They care for Julian,Jesus, Alex and Paola so that the parents can attend the sessions. They give medicines, do tube feedings,watch for vomiting or seizures and change diapers. They creatively entertain those who cant move outof their wheelchairs and those who cant sit still for 5 minutes!

We thank everyone who helped us raise over $5,000 in order to take each of these precious families to amuch needed spiritual and physical retreat. Thank you as well for your prayers for our safety and spiritualencouragement. Those prayers were answered.

The Handbell Choirs from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tannersvillehave taken on a humongous service project. May 22, they will be mak-ing 20, 000 food packets for Kids Against Hunger. They will need 150volunteers the day of May 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. or from 2:30 - 4 p.m. tohelp make the food packets. It will be a multi generational type of as-sembly line for the entire family, which is really quite an uplifting ex-

perience.The food packets will contain soy, 22 vitamins, dehydrated vegeta-

bles and rice. The contents of the food packets are then added to waterthat has been boiled for 20 minutes. Each packet will feed six adultsone meal. Total these packets will feed 120,000 people. 1/3 of thepackets will go to local food pantries. The rest will be split betweenHaiti and Chili to be distributed by the military.

To help, please contact Nancy Koch at 619-8423 or sign-up usingthe sheet on the Mission Board in Oberholtzer Hall by May 15.


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This group leaves Saturday May 1 and will returnSaturday, May 8. Please keep them in your prayersfor travel mercies, safety and the work they will docan be used to bring children and youth into a rela-tionship with our Lord through Camping.

Gary and Gwen Wilson are excited to haveRandy Johns, Wayne Mertz, Linda Drake, Mike Carl-son, Chris Lord and Craig Goucher. He has manytasks planned for them. Including the start of ahigh ropes course. For more information on Pic-tured Rocks UM Camp & Retreat Center in Monti-cello, Iowa visit www.picturedrocks.org. While youare looking send Gary and Gwen a hello! I am surethey would enjoy hearing from you!

Ryan Moyer our

Food Bank Min-istryThis ministry enables us to

distribute food during our soupkitchens to guests in need anddistribute, on a rotating basis,

with Follow Me Foundationand Salvation Army. We alsocollect toiletry and hygiene

items since in most cases these items are notcovered under food assistance.Items are collected the third Sunday of eachmonth in the collection box located in Ober-holtzer Hall. Some examples include:

Non-Perishable Items(please check expiration dates)

Canned Foods: (Pull tops preferred )Hearty Soups, Tuna, Pasta Meals,

Vegetables, Fruits

Hot or Cold CerealAny size

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Pasta, Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese

$10 Supermarket Gift Cards

Toiletries

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss,

Soap, Deodorant, Lotion, Powder,

Shampoo, Conditioner, Combs,Brushes,

Shaving Cream, Disposable Razors,

Ladies Feminine Products

Food Bank VolunteersWe also want to thank our volunteers, who

on a rotating schedule, sort through thefood and then deliver items either to theSalvation Army or Follow Me Foundation.They are Don & Grace Paul, CandaceGoucher, Clyde Learn, Liz Corey, CandyLaBar, Madeline Milton, Cathy Shoe-maker & Mary Schneider.

Sunday, May 23Ryan Moyer of Inter-Varsity

Christian Fellowship

will speak at worship services.

Ryan will share stories from his recent Mission trips.

He just recently spent a week in New Orleans with 31students and shares God was totally there! One student

from the trip told me late one night that he feels like he'd gone from darkness to the light. Praise God. And hedid some praying and God answered it. haha... so en-couraging! God is definitely moving! For more infor-mation on Ryan and this mission outreach visit:

http://www.captinryan.blogspot.com/

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Permit No. 182

E Stroudsburg PA 18301

Our Mission is to Love Jesus Christand Share His Love!

East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church

83. South Courtland Street

East Stroudsburg PA 18301

may trumpet call 2010

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