ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ushers/Greeters for Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday

and Easter Sunday: 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 a.m. 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. 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!
Cookie Deliverers Needed!
Drivers are needed to deliver plates of cookies, crafts, and
cards to our nursing home and homebound members
during the week before Easter. Contact Peggy Strack, 570421-3280, ext. 1023.
Spiritual Life Retreat
A planning meeting for a spiritual life retreat will be held in
the office building conference room, Monday, March 23rd at
6:30 pm. All interested in helping are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Deanna Mayers at (570) 3693530 or email her at deanna.mayers@gmail.com.

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 Brad
Stoddard, Pleasant Valley Manor, Room 217, 4227 Manor
Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360.
Stephen Ministry
Comments shared by people who have received
care from a Stephen Minister:
Ive heard the phrase, the peace of God that
passes all understanding many times in church. My
Stephen Minister has helped me experience that peace in
a very real, very heartfelt way. Anne
My Stephen Minister was there during the darkest of
times patiently listening and trying to understand my
pain. Looking back, I can clearly see how my Stephen
Minister kept me connected to God when I was falling
away. Nathan
If these comments speak to you, please contact Peggy
Strack at the church office, 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!
Our lanyard name tags are here and ready to wear! Stop
by Oberholtzer Hall today to pick up your name tag. When
you are ready to go home, you may either choose to keep
your name tag under your care at home, or you may return
it to the basket at the back of the sanctuary or in
Oberholtzer Hall. Please get in the habit of wearing your
name tag every Sunday, to help us get to know each other

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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.

OPPORTUNITIES
SWAT will meet on the 3rd rather than the 4th Monday in
March. Please mark your calendars, for tomorrow, March
16th for SWAT. Planned projects for March include painting
and carpet cleaning. Come to church on the 16th and enjoy
good Christian fellowship and fun (just listening to the
banter between Bob Rosenberger and Dennis Wilkens is a
"hoot") while working on Trustee selected projects.
Merry Martha's & Misters meeting will be held on
March 20th at 6:30 P. M. We are planning a surprise
program. Anyone wanting more information can contact
Mary Ellen Durney at 570-476-0136 or Alberta Deiter at
570-595-7188.
Joyful Noises Concert Tonight
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 this evening at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
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.
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
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.
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

SAVE the DATE: Toms Trekies will have an Alternative

MS Walk on Sunday, May 3rd after the 11 a.m. worship.
Plan to walk for an hour on the ESU Campus.
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).
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.