ANNOUNCEMENTS

We need your input! The group planning Pastor Kimes farewell lunch on June 8 is creating a tribute presentation to be shown at the event, and we need your memories. Over the past 16 years we have all had great moments with Pastor Kimes, whether it was at a fellowship event, working alongside him in ministry, or just hanging out. If you have pictures of Reverend Kimes and maybe a story to tell, we want your input on a tribute video we are creating. If you have any photos that fit that description, please label them with a caption and your name and drop them in the box provided at the Welcome Center in Oberholtzer Hall. If your photos are in a digital format, you can email them to Mark Mayers at markmayers14@gmail.com. Sunday School News

Reaching Out
Members of the church family who are no longer able to attend services are always happy to hear from you! Cards and notes may be sent to Gladys McKay, Grace Park, 1170 W. Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360. The care team will be making Easter crafts and plates of cookies for our folks who are no longer able to attend church. If you are able to help to deliver these plates during the week of April 6th, contact Peggy, 421-3280, ext. 23. Stephen Ministry God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16b Dear Lord, we ask you to bless our Stephen Ministry. Guide our Stephen Leaders as they nurture and guide the team. Be with our Stephen Ministers as they extend your love to their care receivers. May each care receiver experience the healing presence of Jesus through these caring relationships. May your Holy Spirit help each of us to encourage one another and to bear one anothers burdens. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. For information about Stephen Ministry, contact Peggy Strack, 570421-3280, ext. 23. Caring Caller Ministry Beginning the week of April 6th, caring callers trained by the membership assimilation team will place phone calls to active members of ESUMC who have not registered attendance for at least four weeks. The purpose of this M.I.A. program is to let folks know that they are missed and to assess any way in which the church may be helpful to them. If you are attending church, please fill out the communication card to register your attendance so the team does not call you unnecessarily. Thank you! This weeks Lenten Service will take place on Wednesday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Woodale UMC at 7:00 p.m. The theme will be Psalm 51, lead by Pastor Amy Banka.

Changes are coming starting April 6th.

Sunday school students will go to worship with their family during the first part of the 9:45 a.m. service. The students will sit with their family until they are dismissed before the time of prayer. At that time there will be a teacher to escort students down to their respective classrooms where they will continue to have lessons using The Story as their curriculum. We feel that this is a good way to help them grow in their faith and a great time for parents to share their faith with them! Organ Series 2014 Concerts Sundays at 3 pm (free and open to the public) April 27 Broadway and classical pieces performed by local professionals, Otis French, euphonium, Marta Oberlin, clarinet, and Sara Ferguson, soprano, in solo and ensemble with our Andy, Joe, and Pauline. An offering will benefit Family Promise. July 13 Songfest is a sing-along of sacred favorites in various styles led by our team members and guests. Sept. 21 Organ concert by Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, solo artist and professor at Lebanon Valley College.

Praise the Lord Lets put Psalm 150 into practice! Contact foxes@esumc.net to volunteer help with publicity.

Opportunities Reminder: Family Movie Tonight - Sunday, March 23rd Adults, youth, families, friends, and neighbors are all invited to God is Not Dead family movie night at the Northampton Regal. Options: Meet at East Stroudsburg University in the college circle across from Wawa by 3:30 pm to ride in the church vans, OR meet at the Northampton Regal by 4:00 pm. Shingles Vaccine at 11 am on April 8th Shingles vaccines are being offering by the Pa. Dept. of Health at the Homeless Initiative Day Center located at 130 North First Street in Stroudsburg. You are eligible for vaccines at LOW (maximum $5.00 cost) or NO COST if you are: underinsured (insurance doesnt cover vaccine) or uninsured (no insurance). For more information or to register, please call 570-424-3020. 2014 ESUMC Mens Weekend Retreat Join us next weekend for our Annual Retreat at Camp Brainerd in Snydersville, PA from Friday, March 28th to Sunday March 30th. The weekend consists of good food and fellowship, interesting discussions, spiritual growth, and friendly competitions. Cost of the weekend is $80 payable to ESUMC and Mens Retreat on the memo line. For more information contact Doug Ritchie at 570-977-8389 or John Hollister at 570-470-3859. Spring Adult Mission Trip The Spring Adult Mission trip is to Ocean City, NJ to help in the relief of Sandy. The cost is unknown at this time. We will be leaving Sunday afternoon on April 27th and coming back Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. If interested, please contact Wayne Mertz at wdmertz@gmail.com or (570) 730-9240. Scholarships are available. All skill levels are wanted and needed. Children's Ministry News Foundations Christian Preschool Foundations Christian Preschool, located in the lower level of the church, is currently accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 School year. Registration forms can be located at the Welcome Center in Oberholtzer Hall or the church office. Those interested in taking a tour of the preschool facilities should call Pam O'Brien at (570) 421-3280 to arrange a visit. If you have any questions you can call or email Foundations@esumc.net

Vacation Bible School Are you sick of winter? Then get away to a tropical island Son Treasure Island! Vacation Bible School will take place July 7th- 11th from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 Noon. Mark your calendar and make a reservation to visit Son Treasure Island in July.

If you are interested in volunteering for the week or part of the week, then call Pam O'Brien. We are looking for a skit leader and actors/actresses to perform daily at the opening and closing of Vacation Bible School. If interested- call or email Mrs. O'Brien.

Camp at Pocono Plateau Thinking of going to summer camp at Pocono Plateau this summer? Camp scholarships are available. Contact Mrs. OBrien for more information.
Family Promise of Monroe County Luncheon & Fashion Show Spring Forward in support of one of ESUMCs missions at Lawnhaven at Stroudsmoor Inn on Sunday, April 27th at 1 pm. Dunkelbergers is coordinating the fashion show, and treats will abound! Cost is $32 in advance and $36 at the door. Call 570-4208589 to reserve your ticket.

Last Week for College Care Package Gift Card Collection Many of our college students have had a rough semester coping with weather challenges. Lets cheer them up and remind them that their ESUMC family cares. If you can pick up a $10 gift card from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, CVS, McDonalds, or other collegeage friendly site, please donate it to the College-age Ministry to be included in the cards and letters we send out in April. You can drop them in the collection plate or in the office anytime before April 1st. Help us show all that ESUMC cares!