ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ushers/Greeters for Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday

& Easter
Share your gifts of hospitality and service by contacting
Kathy Hinkey at (570) 426-1623 to volunteer to Usher or
Greet on Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday or Easter
Sunday! What a joy you will be able to share with church
members and newcomers to our church!
ESUMC Drama Team Meeting
Interested actors for Spring Cantata will meet today to
discuss the play and various roles at 10:45 in the music
room.
Faith Sharing Workshop
The Eastern PA Conference will hold the annual Faith
Sharing Workshop on Saturday, March 21, 9:00 am to 3:30
pm, at New Hanover UMC north of Pottstown in
Montgomery County. The theme is, "Why Nobody Wants to
go to Church Anymore and How Four Acts of Love will Make
Your Church Irresistible," based on the book of the same
name by authors Thom and Joani Schultz. The Schultz's will
be the keynote presenters. The cost is only $10 and
includes the workshop, all materials, and lunch. Discounted
materials will also be available for purchase. Please pick up
a flyer which includes registration information on the
Welcome Desk in Oberholtzer Hall. Registrations are due by
this Friday, March 13. If you are willing to go, Pastor Todd
will make sure the cost of your registration is paid; please
send him an email if you are registered!
Run For God is Here!
Now is your time to complete that first 5k (3.1 miles) with
Gods Help. The Wellness Committee will debut a twelve
week training program of running/walking with knowledge
and scripture to get you to the finish line of an upcoming 5k
to be announced. If you are interested in joining the
excitement look for sign ups in Fellowship Hall or contact
Darleen Mostellar at 570-460-9160 or leen78@verizon.net.

OUTREACH
Members of the ESUMC family who are no longer able to
attend services are always happy to hear from you! Cards
and notes of encouragement may be sent to Walter
Bensley, 2337 Milford Road, Bushkill, Pa. 18324.
Stephen Ministry
Where two or three are gathered in my name, I
am among them in Matthew 18, Jesus
promised to be with us. Thats one of the great
miracles of Stephen Ministry. When a Stephen
Minister meets one-to-one with his or her care receiver,
Jesus is present too. He brings the power of His
transforming love, and the peace, healing, and comfort
that only God can give. We all know what happens when
we meet God! For more information about Stephen
Ministry for you or someone you know, contact Peggy
Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 1023.
Health Care Equipment
Walkers, crutches, canes, adult potty chairs, shower seats,
raised toilet seats, depends, wheelchairs and more are
available to anyone in need. Contact Peggy Strack, 570421-3280, ext. 1023.
Lanyard Name Tags are Here!
Sunday, March 15th was the first day that we wore our new
lanyard name tags. We discovered a few bumps in the
road, but are excited about our progress in getting to
know each other better. Please be patient as we continue
to fine tune this outreach!
Name tags may be picked up weekly in Oberholtzer Hall
and worn for the entire time that you are at church. If you
would like to keep your name tag at home, you are
welcome to do so, or you may place the name tag in a
Name Tag Return basket when you leave. If you missed
the opportunity to sign up to receive a name tag, you may
still do so! A sign-up sheet is on the name tag table in

Oberholtzer Hall. Stick on name tags are also available

for use until your permanent tag is made. If you feel your
lanyard is too long, speak to Peggy Strack about a simple
solution! Isnt it great to be able to put a name with each
familiar face in our church! We are becoming a more
unified body of Christ!

the weekend of June 13th. Pocono Fight is looking for

representatives to walk/run around the track in shifts for
the entire 24 hour period. Please contact Bruce Osbun
at bruce.osbun@yahoo.com or call 570-977-6322 and look
for signup sheets in Fellowship Hall.

OPPORTUNITIES
OKs 55+ Monthly Meeting
Next meeting is March 11th at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Ms. Merle Turitz, local coordinator for RSVP (Retired &
Senior Volunteer Program) will speak about what their
organization has to offer seniors. There will be a Potluck
Lunch, please bring a covered dish. All seniors are
welcome!! For questions, contact Ms. Erma Powell at (570)
421-1422.
Joyful Noises Concert:
The quartet has been singing for worship services for the
past 8 years. Now, for the first time they will entertain you
with a concert on Sunday evening, March 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Music will include songs by the Beatles, Broadway musicals,
doo wop, classical barbershop standards, Irish melodies,
plus the best of our Gospel music. Dessert and coffee will
follow in Fellowship Hall. A new CD by the Quartet will also
be on sale for $10. A freewill offering will be taken to
benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
Adult Spring Mission Trip
We will travel to North Carolina the week of April 12th to
help those recovering from tornado and hurricane damage.
To sign up or for more information please contact Pat Braun
(570-424-5481).
ESUMC Relay for Life Team
Pocono Fight is the new ESUMC Relay for Life Team and will
be raising money for the fight against cancer. The Team
will be at the Relay for Life at East Stroudsburg University

OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Ministry News
JAM Jr. High Afterschool Program meets every
Thursday from 2:45 5:00pm. Information and
Permission Forms are available on the church website
(www.esumc.net) and in the youth room. Each week
following the JAM program is a free Fellowship Meal for
all students (from 5-6pm), followed by Jr. High Boys and Jr.
High Girls Bible Studies (from 6-7:30pm).
Sports Ministry meets on Sundays 5:30 6:30pm:
Join with other boys and girls for a time of sports and
recreation. Games that will be played include dodgeball,
basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and kickball. Open
to all 6th 12th grade students.
Youth Praise Band will be meeting to practice this
Sunday, from 5:30 6:30pm in the youth room.
Youth Worship meets every Sunday evening. Youth
will be gathering to fellowship, worship, and participate in
biblical teachings from 7:00 8:30pm every Sunday night.
Sr. High Bible Study meets every Monday Night from
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
This is a bible study for Sr. High students (9th-12th grade)
who are looking to get deeper into their faith, and grow
stronger as a disciple of Christ. We will have girls and guys

combined bible study for three weeks, followed by girls and

guys separate discussions on the fourth week of every
month.