ANNOUNCEMENTS

Healing and Blessing Service led by Pastor Burgess will take place today in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for a time of prayer and praise. We need your input! The group planning Pastor Kimes farewell lunch on June 8 is creating a tribute presentation to be shown at the event, and we need your memories. Over the past 16 years we have all had great moments with Pastor Kimes, whether it was at a fellowship event, working alongside him in ministry, or just hanging out. If you have pictures of Reverend Kimes and maybe a story to tell, we want your input on a tribute video we are creating. If you have any photos that fit that description, please label them with a caption and your name, and drop them in the box provided at the Welcome Center in Oberholtzer Hall. If your photos are in a digital format, you can email them to Mark Mayers at markmayers14@gmail.com. Acolytes are Needed for the 11 a.m. Service Children in grades 2-5 who would be interested in serving as an acolyte or have questions about the ministry should contact Pam O'Brien at childrendirector@esumc.net or (570) 421-3280, ext. 11. Sunday School News

Reaching Out
Transportation to the 9:45 a.m. service is needed for a couple from Stroudsburg. If you can help, please call Peggy Strack, 570-421-3280, ext. 23. Members of the church family who are no longer able to attend services are always happy to hear from you! Cards and notes may be sent to Helen Young, Pleasant Valley Manor, 4227 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360. Stephen Ministry Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 In 1 Thessalonians 5 Paul writes, Therefore encourage one another and build each other upencourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. For those who are experiencing a really difficult time, Stephen Ministers can provide special encouragement, care, and support. For further information about this one-on-one caring ministry, contact Peggy Strack, 570421-3280, ext. 23. Caring Caller Ministry Beginning the week of April 6th, caring callers trained by the Membership Assimilation team will place phone calls to formerly active members of ESUMC who have not registered attendance for at least four weeks. The purpose of this M.I.A. program is to let folks know that they are missed and to assess any way in which the church may be helpful to them. If you are attending church, please fill out the communication card to register your attendance so the team does not call you unnecessarily. Thank you! College Care! Many of our college students have had a rough semester coping with weather challenges. Lets cheer them up and remind them that their ESUMC family cares. If you can pick up a $10 gift card from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, CVS, McDonalds, or other collegeage friendly site, please donate it to the College-age Ministry to be included in the cards and letters we send out in April. You can drop them in the collection plate or in the office anytime before April 1st.

Changes are coming next month starting April 6th.

Sunday school students will go to worship with their family during the first part of the 9:45 a.m. service. The students will sit with their family until they are dismissed before the time of prayer. At that time there will be a teacher to escort students to their respective classrooms where they will continue to have lessons using The Story as their curriculum. We feel that this is a good way to help them grow in their faith and a great time for parents to share their faith with them! East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church partners with parents in their children's faith formation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Pam O'Brien at 4213280 ext. 11 or email at childrendirector@esumc.net

Opportunities Tools for Ministry This series of workshops presented by the EPC will take place at our church on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The deadline for registration has been extended to March 18th. Brochures/Registration forms are available at our Welcome Desk. We also need volunteers to act as greeters and helpers during both the morning and afternoon sessions. If you can help, please contact Maria in the church office. Spring Fling Extravaganza for Jr. and Sr. High Students On Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. during the Tools for Ministry event, celebrate the beginning of spring with youth from across the Northeast District. The morning promises to be filled with fellowship, games and fun, including the indoor Gaga Pit. This event is free, and open to all students in grades 6-12. Flyers are available at the Welcome Desk. 2014 ESUMC Mens Weekend Retreat Join us for our Annual Retreat at Camp Brainerd in Snydersville, PA from Friday, March 28th to Sunday March 30th. The weekend consists of good food and fellowship, interesting discussions, spiritual growth, and friendly competitions. Cost of the weekend is $80 payable to ESUMC (memo: Mens Retreat). For more information, contact Doug Ritchie at 570-977-8389 or John Hollister at 570-470-3859. The Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos is holding its spring training in April. The ministry's greatest need is for both men and women counselors. Training will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for the first 4 weeks in April (1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24). If you feel God is calling you to serve Him through our ministry, call Susan Perez at 570-424-0373. Spring Adult Mission Trip The Spring Adult Mission trip is to Ocean City, NJ to help in the relief of Sandy. The cost is unknown at this time. We will be leaving Sunday afternoon on April 27th and coming back Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. If interested, please contact Wayne Mertz at wdmertz@gmail.com or (570) 730-9240. Scholarships are available. All skill levels are wanted and needed.

Children's Ministry News Vacation Bible School Are 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, please 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.

Camp at Pocono Plateau Thinking of going to summer camp at Pocono Plateau this summer? Camp scholarships are available. Contact Mrs. OBrien for more information.
Staff Contact Information Office 570-421-3280 Pastor - Ed Kimes ekimes@esumc.net Associate Pastor - Sharmune Burgess sburgess@esumc.net Church Secretary - Maria Ragonese mragonese@esumc.net Congregational Care - Peggy Strack pstrack@esumc.net Music & Worship - Andy Waddell awaddell@esumc.net Youth Ministry - Scott Kuhnle skuhnle@esumc.net Childrens Ministry - Pam OBrien childrendirector@esumc.net Finances - Sue Mertz smertz@esumc.net Financial Secretary - Cyndie Faunce cfaunce@esumc.net Maintenance - Bruce Johnson bjohnson@esumc.net Organist - Pauline Fox foxes@esumc.net Audio-visuals - Joe Dorsch josephdorsch@gmail Technology Support Michael Corey mcorey@esumc.net