ANNOUNCEMENTS

SWAT
The monthly work session will be on Monday, February 23rd
at
9:00 a.m. Last month 10 willing workers showed up on a
snowy day. Lets continue the good work for tomorrow!!!
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.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Relay for Life
Team Hoey and ESUMC Pocono Fight are having a Spaghetti
Dinner and Silent Auction, Saturday, February 28 th, to raise
funds for the Stroudsburg Relay for Life, June 13 th 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.
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.

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!

OPPORTUNITIES
Somethings Coming! Something Good! Something
Entertaining! Hold the date of March 15th, Sunday Night
at 6:30 p.m.
Northeast District Tools for Ministry will take place
on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at
Asbury UMC in Allentown, PA. A variety of workshops
will be offered on different areas of ministries. You can pick
up a brochure with more detailed information at the
Welcome Table in Oberholtzer Hall or in the Narthex. If
interested, you can drop registration form off at the church
office and ESUMC will register as a group. Forms need to
be handed in by February 25th.
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; outside guests are welcome.
See Tim Malefyt, John Hollister, Mike Ragonese, Doug
Malefyt, or Dave Thompson for details. Registration forms
on the back of promotional brochures are available at
Welcome Desk. Cost for weekend is $40
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 matching
talents, skills, and experiences to volunteer opportunities in
the area. There will be a Potluck Lunch, please bring a
covered dish. For questions, contact Ms. Erma Powell at
(570) 421-1422.
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

OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Ministry News
Our Youth Group will be participating in World
Visions 30 Hour Famine next weekendFebruary
27th and 28th. They will be joining with hundreds of other
youth groups around the country to raise money to feed
hungry children and families. Youth who participate in this
event fast for 30 hours and participate in community
service projects. If you would like more information or
would like to make a donation to World Visiion, several of
the youth will be in Fellowship Hall this morning.
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.