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East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Volume IV Issue 15 April 15 2018

NEEDED Volunteers are needed to assist in the church office. We

are looking for someone to assist staff by answering the phone and greeting visitors
one or two days a week from 9am – 1pm. We have an opening on Wednesday and
Thursday. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 570-421-3280
and ask for Kathy Ravago, Administrative Assistant.

Pastor’s Corner
First, I want to offer congratulations, best wishes, and prayers to Bethany
and Aric Mills, who welcomed little Hazel Lynn Mills into the world, born at
2:42 a.m. on April 11. Hazel Lynn weighs 7 lb 12 oz, and is 20.” Hazel, we
can’t wait to meet you in person and to share in the joy of your birth with
your mom and dad!

This coming Sunday, April 15, is Native American Ministries Sunday. As a result of actions of the 1988 General Conference,
Native American Awareness Sunday was created for United Methodist churches, and was later changed to Native American
Ministries Sunday. All United Methodist churches are strongly encouraged to celebrate this Sunday soon after Easter, to raise
awareness about the many issues that remain for Native Americans in our country, as well as to raise money for scholarships
for those called to go to seminary to serve as pastors in Native American regions. This Sunday’s celebration will be a first for
our church and also for me. I am excited to introduce you to Mr. Delwin Fiddler, Jr. and his daughter, Kassi, who will be joining
us on Sunday at both our 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services. Delwin was born in Rapid City, SD, and is a member of the Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. He performs and shares about Native American culture around the US and the world. On
Sunday, he won’t be performing, but rather humbly participating in our worship services through drumming, flute playing, and
singing various hymns in Native languages.

I will be preaching about how we as disciples and followers of Jesus Christ,

filled with the Living Water (John 7:38) Christ offers us, can be change agents
with and on behalf of Native Americans in our country. We have a large number
of United Methodist churches in our country which are either 100% Native
American in makeup or predominantly so. An even larger number have Native
Americans among their congregations. Lately, people have been curious about
their own ethnic makeup, and have been ordering tests through services such
as Ancestry.com and 23&Me. Now, an even greater number of people in the
US, including a fair number in our congregation, have discovered that they
have some Native American blood in their veins. Some of the displays you will
see in Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning will be put together by members of
our church who have Native American heritage or are interested in the culture
and plight of native peoples.
Delwin and Kassi perform a hoop
About an hour after we conclude the 10:45 a.m. service, at approximately 12:45 dance at Pocono Cinema on
p.m., Delwin and I will lead a group of interested people across the levee to the Sunday, April 8, 2018
Brodhead Creek for a blessing of the water. Anyone is welcome to join us; it is
separate from our worship experience in the Sanctuary. I want to especially thank the Ragonese family for the great work they
have done in introducing me to Delwin and for helping to put things together for this Sunday. I pray that all of us will be open to
what God will teach us on this special Sunday!

Blessings, Pastor Jim

 Mission Moment
April 2018
One of the missions we support is The Spanish Health
Ministry, which ministers to the needs of the Hispanic
community in the Kennett Square, PA area. The ministry
runs Bible studies for young and old and offers various
health services for the community. Recently they took
their yearly trip to America’s Keswick in NJ for their
annual Bible Conference March 2-4th. They are inviting
us to praise God with them for the great things He has
done to allow them to take their yearly trip.

1. Interest level to attend was high. There were 95

people registered for the conference,
including 3 staff & 5 childcare
volunteers.

2. God supplied the funds needed to

attend the conference and to rent a
bus for transportation.

3. Olivet UMC provided a van and a

driver, Howie, for them to use.

Please remember to pray for the leaders of this vibrant

ministry in the Kennett Square area.

A faithful member of
our church, Tom Kear, has
h gone home to the lord, and
is dearly missed by his loved
ones. Expressions of sympathy and
encouragement would certainly be
welcomed. Cards may be sent to:

Mary Lou Kear

Country Meadows at Allentown
Room 134
430 Crocks Road
Allentown, PA 18106

ESUMC Sunday Services and Studies

Traditional 8:30 am
Contemporary 10:45 am For more information about Stephen Ministry, please
Sunday School 9:45 am contact Peggy Strack at 570-856-2131 or visit our
Discipleship Groups 9:45 am website: http://www.esumc.net/stephen-ministry
 Merry Marthas and Misters

Join us Friday April 20th at 6:00 pm in the kitchen

and Fellowship Hall. We will be making candy type
things
- buckeyes
- oreo balls
- flavored bonbons

Come have some fun. The cost of this class is

$5.00. Please RSVP to save a spot, and bring your
containers along to take your goodies home!

Contact Sue Mertz at mommamertz@gmail.com or

leave a message on cell phone 570-350-7990 for a
return call.

HAPPENING NOW!

THE NOTEBOOK CLUB PRESENTS:

FREE TUTORING SPONSORED BY ESUMC
AND ESU VOLUNTEERS
WHERE: AT ESUMC
GRADES 5-8
MONDAY: MATH 3:45-5:00
TUESDAY: LANGUAGE ARTS 3:45-5:00
FRIDAY: SCIENCE 3:45-5:00
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APRIL DOLLAR CHALLENGE Saturday Night Fellowship

The United Methodist Women are colleting
for Children’s backpacks at Cherry Lane
School. Items will be individual
size snack items—cookies, crackers,
pretzels, fruit cups, crackers, jello, etc. We
encourage families to get involved in this
dollar a month ministry. All items can be
bought at Dollar Tree. Contact Linda Drake at
570-424-6038 for additional information.
Meal
Saturday April 21st, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
ESUMC Fellowship Hall
Come, enjoy each other’s company and partake of a
meal together. Please bring a dish to share with
others Donations box will be present.
 Contact Us
Church Office
(570) 421-3280
church@esumc.net
Hours: 9am to 1pm
Monday thru Friday
Pastor
Jim Todd
jtodd@esumc.net
Ext. 1014
Church Administrator
Jill Teaford
jteaford@esumc.net
Ext. 1015
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Ravago
kravago@esumc.net
Ext. 1010
Spiritual Life &
Congregational Care
Bethany Mills
bmills@esumc.net
Ext. 1023
Student Ministries
Scott Kuhnle
skuhnle@esumc.net
Ext. 1013
Children & Family
Ministries
Erica Dorsch
edorsch@esumc.net
Ext. 1017
Financial Secretary
Michael Corey
mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
Maintenance
William Mack
wmack@esumc.net
Ext. 1018
Organist/Traditional Music
Pauline Fox
foxes@esumc.net
Contemporary Music
Doug Malefyt
dmalefyt@esumc.net
Choir Director
Julie Searle
choir@esumc.net
Audio//Visual Technician
Tristen Gearhart
Scan QR to ESUMC Website tgearhart@esumc.net
East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church Technology Support
Michael Corey
83 S. Courtland St. mcorey@esumc.net
Ext. 1012
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301