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Stroudsburg church gathers organizaitons for Hope in the Poconos on Sat.

September 11, 2009

It may appear an informational gathering of local services. But Saturday’s “Hope in the Poconos” event at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church at 915 N. Fifth St. from noon to 5 p.m. actually is a celebration for those people overcoming adversity with free food, free live music and children’s activities.

“We’re not only looking at the dark side but at the light side,” said Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church Pastor Lenny Luchetti. “Three or four months ago, with all the news about despair and hopelessness, we wanted to put a spotlight on organizations and support groups to help offer hope for those in different situations and addictions and have groups offering help to those with health issues. Read more →

Stroudsburg Wesleyan offers ‘Hope in the Poconos’

Saturday, August 22, 2009

In the early days of our marriage, before my wife and I had three little rascals running around the house, we were able to have quiet “date nights” in our home. On one such occasion in our first year of marriage, after a long week of work, we decided to get a large pizza, root beer, some sweets Dove Bar for her, Snickers for me) and a romantic movie. We rented the movie “Hope Floats,” starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. Read more →

Church’s electric bill up $7,000 per year

Monday, October 1, 2007

Maybe more candlelight services would help.

Thanks to a change in classification from Metropolitan Edison Company, the Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church is looking at a $7,000 a year increase in its electrical bill. That’s 15 percent of the budget. Better pass the collection plate around again. Read more →

Promising a better life

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The plight of the Beaton family illustrates just how desperately needed programs like Family Promise of Monroe County are. Read more →

Homeless support program to open soon

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Recently the Pocono Record had an article on Family Promise of Monroe County. On behalf of the FPMC Board, I am happy to inform your readers that Family Promise of Monroe County is a reality. Read more →