ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 - 14th. Pocono Fight is looking for
representatives to walk/run around the track in shifts for
the entire 24 hour period. Pocono Fight is raising money
and needs folks to volunteer to help fundraise and/or make
donations. Please contact Bruce Osbun at
bruce.osbun@yahoo.com or call 570-977-6322 and look for
signup sheets in Fellowship Hall.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Relay for Life
Team Hoey and ESUMC Pocono Fight is having a Spaghetti
Dinner and Silent Auction to raise funds for the Stroudsburg
Relay For Life, June 13th & 14th at the ESU Track. Dinner is
from 4-7 p.m. and Silent Auction is from 4-6:30 p.m.
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 sign up in Fellowship Hall or contact Darleen
Mostellar at 570-460-9160 or leen78@verizon.net.
Mens Retreat 2015
We will hold our Mens Retreat on March 6 and 7. The
theme this year is Get In The Game . The retreat will
be held in our church facility beginning 6 pm on Friday. All
men are invited to attend and outside guests are welcome
as well. See Tim Malefyt, John Hollister, Mike Ragonese,
Doug Malefyt, or Dave Thompson for details. Please sign
up by filling out the form on one of the promotional
brochures and dropping it into the offering or by emailing
church@esumc.net or tjmalefyt@yahoo.com. Cost for the
entire weekend of fun, great food, fellowship and spiritual
challenge is $40.

Out Reach
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 Betty Quick,
486 Youngwood Drive, East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301-9735.
Stephen Ministry
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive
mercy.
Matthew 5:10
Mercy does not stop with a feeling of compassion or
sadness when someone is experiencing dire straits. Mercy
means identifying with those who are hurting, feeling what
they feel, understanding their misery, and then helping
them! Stephen Ministers are caring Christian friends who
listen, understand, accept and pray for and with care
receivers.
John and Amy Hollister and Karen Todd are training to
become Stephen Ministers, and will be commissioned on
April 19th. Please keep those who are in training, as well as
all Stephen Ministers and care receivers in your prayers!
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.
Coming SoonPermanent Name Tags!
Isnt it wonderful to be getting to know the names of our
brothers and sisters in Christ at ESUMC? Lanyard-style
name tags are coming soon! If you did not have the
opportunity to register your request for how you would like
your name printed on your name tag, please PRINT your
first and last name on the back of the communication card
today!

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OPPORTUNITIES
Merry Martha's & Misters
The next meeting of the Merry Marthas & Misters will be
held on February 20, 2015 @ 6:30 pm. The program will be
a hands-on work shop on how to make homemade
pirogues. Anyone interested for more information contact
Mary Ellen Durney @ 570-476-0136 or Alberta Deiter @
570-595-7188.
February 22 Mission Team Meeting
The next team meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February
22nd at 8:30 a.m. in the conference room of the office
building.
UMW Teen Girls' Retreat
This retreat for teen girls hosted by the United Methodist
Women will take place the weekend of March 7 th. We have
scholarships for anyone who would like to go. For more
information contact Linda Drake at 570-424-6038.
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).
Women of Faith Conference
The annual Women of Faith Conference will be held on
August 21st & 22nd. This years theme is Loved. If
interested in going please contact Dionne Molony at 570801-7080 or e-mail dmolony15@gmail.com
Youth Ministry News
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

OPPORTUNITIES
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.