Worship this Week, Sunday, April 20th – Easter Sunday!

Join us for worship this week at 11:00 am as we conclude our series, "Everything in Between," and celebrate the resurrection of the Christ!

Maundy Thursday Pancake Dinner and Worship Service, Thursday, April 17th

Join ESUMC and Delanson UMC for a Maundy Thursday Pancake Supper and Worship Service led by some of our young people. Dinner starts at 6 pm, with worship beginning at 7 pm.

Faith Adventure Club –  Not Meeting On Easter, Please Join Us for the Easter Egg Hunt Following Worship!

Faith Adventure Club meets at 10:45 am on Sundays in the Education Building for age-appropriate faith formation and fun with peers. Sunday School is open to all children who are in K–8th grade.

Easter Basket Food Requests

This year, the food pantry is collecting food for Easter baskets for local families. Your donation of any of the following items would be greatly appreciated. Ham donations are also greatly appreciated

4/19 11:30 am Pack boxes for noon pickup

Crop Walk – May 4th, at Cobleskill UMC

CROP stands for “Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty”. Join us in the fight against hunger. 25% of all money raised this year will go to Schoharie County food pantries. Learn more and register HERE. Registration will start at 1:15. 

Stewardship Update

On behalf of the Esperance Sloansville United Methodist Church Finance team, we would like to say Thank You to all who have faithfully contributed to our recent campaign. Because of your continued generosity, we can continue the work of the Lord in our community and beyond.

Operation: Home Repair, July 7-13, 2025

Operation: Home Repair addresses critical home repair needs in our community. Both youth and adult volunteers are encouraged to participate, and all skill levels are welcome! The Volunteer Application can be found here: https://bit.ly/4aLBPhM

Choir Rehearsal Tuesdays at 6 pm

Choir is open to all who would like to join (including youth!) and who would enjoy sharing God's sacred gift of music with others. No experience is necessary–just a desire to sing! With any questions, please see Amber!

"Out-of-Office" Hours

Pastor Alisyn holds regular Out-of-Office Hours on Mondays at the Quaker Street Library (133 Bull Street, Delanson). Drop by from 10:00-12:00 PM for a prayer, a break, or to say hi! Appointments to meet privately can be made by emailing pastoralisyn@gmail.com. 

Prayers Requests

Wayne and Sandy 

Wayne is back at Baptist Health & Rehab Center. Sandy will be moving into the rehab center to join Wayne this week in a room for the two of them! Please pray for their comfort and safety during this transition. 

This transition will leave their five cats in need of a home. If you or you know someone who may be interested in adopting any of them, please contact Linda at (518)-577-4073

Lylah Ann, Gabby, and Shea 

Congratulations to Gabby and Shea on the birth of their baby girl, Lylah Ann! Lylah is home! Please keep Lylah and her family in your prayers as she continues to grow. 

Kylie and her family

Kylie is a child in our community who has recently undergone emergency brain surgery and will likely need more surgeries. 

Michael and family

We are praying for those who are currently out of work, those who are advocating for their own safety in the workplace, and those who have lost their jobs, particularly without due cause or warning. We are also praying for those who are looking for work and struggling financially as a result. 



Dave and his family

For the loss of their loved one, Barb. 

–Our homebound members

–Those battling bodily diseases

–Those struggling with mental illnesses, addictions 

–Those without shelter

Community Events

Esperance Fire Department

Fish Fry Dinner - Fridays in March - 5-7 pm- $15