ANNOUNCEMENTS

Easter Sunday (April 20th):  Youth Ministry Sunday School will meet as usual from 11:00am – 12:00pm in the youth room.  There will be NO Sunday Night Program on Easter Sunday, so you can spend time with your family and friends. 

Part-time Employment Opportunity – Reeders UMCReeders United Methodist Church is seeking an “Office Facilitator” for 15 hours per week  To view the Ministry Description and to apply: go to: www.ReedersChurch.org and click on link or, go to:  http://poconos.craigslist.org/ofc/4395492650.html

Concert – Sunday April 27 at 3 pm Variety of Broadway and classical pieces by local professionals, Otis French euphonium, Marta Oberlin clarinet, and Sara Ferguson soprano, in solo and ensemble with our Andy, Joe, and Pauline. “Friends” and Business sponsor ad forms are on church web site.A table in Fellowship Hall also has ad forms, fliers to share and post, and sign-up sheets for helpers. Free admission. The offering will be donated to Family Promise.

Want to Support TOM'S TREKIES on Sunday, May 4th?

1. Pray that we have good weather and successful sign-ups for those willing to walk 1 hour that Sunday as an alternative to traveling to Long Pond.

2. Pray that a team of people will walk from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. around the local area and ESU campus with Kathy.

3. Pray that a team of people will walk with Tom and Kathy from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. around the local area and ESU campus.

4. Register for our team online at walkpae.nationalmssociety.org or call Tom at 570.426.1623.

5. Checks may be made out to NMSS.6. Pray for all those living with MS in our congregation

and community.

Reaching Out

Members of the church family who are no longer able to attend church are always happy to hear from you! Cards and notes may be sent to Minnie Batchler, 181 State St., East Stroudsburg, Pa. 18301.

Thank you!Members of ESUMC who no longer are able to attend church recently received plates of Easter cookies and a lovely decorated cross. Thank you to Elizabeth Meehan and her craft team who made the crosses, Sarah Kuhnle who made the name tags, all who baked cookies, assembled the plates and delivered them. Your wonderful team work brought many joyous smiles to those who sometimes feel forgotten!

Stephen Ministry

Although they participate in Stephen Ministry because of a desire to serve others, Stephen Ministers also experience personal growth. Hear the testimony of one of ESUMC’s Stephen

Ministers:

“Being a Stephen Minister has enhanced my spiritual growth. I am quicker to turn to God rather than rely on my own devices in coping with an issue. I have seen God transform a care receiver through prayer. Ministering to one who is experiencing the difficulties of life is a joyful experience. I can definitely see God at work in my care receivers.” To learn more about Stephen Ministry, contact Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 23.

Pregnancy Resource Center - Baby Bottle Boomerang! Your spare change can spare a baby’s life, a woman’s heartache, a man’s stress! Beginning today through Mother’s Day weekend you can pick-up a bottle at the

designated table in Fellowship Hall. Fill it with change, cash or a check payable to PRCP,and return it by Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th. Help PRCP support families in crisis pregnancies and share our hope we have in Christ!

Opportunities

Merry Marthas & MistersThe next meeting of the Merry Marthas & Misters will be Friday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m. In this session, we will learn how to make pretzels. For more information please contact Irene Paciotti at570-421-4120.Spring Adult Mission Trip The Spring Adult Mission trip is to Ocean City, NJ to help in the relief of Sandy. We will be leaving Sunday afternoon on April 27th and coming back Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. The cost of the trip is $150 per person. If interested, please contact Wayne Mertz at wdmertz@gmail.com or (570) 730-9240.  Scholarships are available. All skill levels are wanted and needed.Family Promise of Monroe County Luncheon & Fashion ShowSpring Forward in support of one of ESUMC’s missions at Lawnhaven at Stroudsmoor Inn on Sunday, April 27th at 1 pm. Dunkelberger’s is coordinating the fashion show, and treats will abound! Cost is $32 in advance and $36 at the door. Call 570-420-8589 to reserve your ticket.Youth Ministry News

Youth Ministry Golf Outing Fundraiser: Saturday April 26th 5:00pm. 9 hole scramble at Glenbrook Golf Course in Stroudsburg. Registration from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. $30 per person--All profits go to ESUMC Youth summer mission trips and retreats. You can register a team of 4, a single or anything in between by emailing Scott Kuhnle (skuhnle@esumc.net) Thank you for your support of ESUMC youth ministry!

 Youth Summer Mission Trip Participants:Your second payment of $120 is due by Sunday May 4th.  Discounted Pricing for Mission Trips:  News about discounted pricing (due to year round fundraisers) will be coming out after the youth ministry golf outing on Sunday April 26th

Children's Ministry News                                

Foundations Christian Preschool  Foundations Christian Preschool, located in the lower level of the church, is currently accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year.  Registration forms are available 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, call or email Foundations@esumc.net

Vacation Bible SchoolAre 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.