First United Methodist Church of Troy Week of March 12, 2017 Announcements for First United Methodist Church of Troy

It’s Nice to be Nice, so Smile!!

Easter Offering Goals Total $3,500 Mission Possible $ 500 Vacation Bible School $ 500 Monrovia First UMC $ 1,500 Cass Community Social Services $ 500 United Methodist Children’s Village $ 500 Total $3,500

Men's Breakfast All men welcome. In the CLC Lower Level Saturday March 11 8:00am All men welcome.

Looking for Supplies and Workers Sign up in the CLC with Linda Wright A Bright New Hope Hope Adult Shelter March 13-16 Serving Dinner Looking for Supplies and Workers Sign up in the CLC with Linda Wright

Calling Hosts and Hostesses for Coffee Hour Looking for 2 or more people to serve as hosts/hostesses for our after-worship fellowship time in the Christian Life Center Each 4th Sunday of the month For questions, Contact Pastor Weatherly or Jon/Sandy Bertolet

For help please contact Randy Wilson Register for Go to www.kroger.com Select “Community” then select “Kroger community rewards” Create an account Add Organization Name: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF TROY and Organization Number: 82742 to Community Rewards in your account. For help please contact Randy Wilson

Saturday, January 14, 2016 9AM - Noon Trustees hope you will prayerfully consider volunteering your time and energy

Sunday School today Led by George Berquist

Sunday School today Led by George Berquist

Contemporary Issues from a Christian Perspective Sunday School today FaithLink led by Kaj Ostergaard Contemporary Issues from a Christian Perspective New Curriculum Faxed Each Week!

 Spiritual Living in a Secular World   Led by Jane Egermann

Dinner Groups! A chance to enjoy fellowship with members of the congregation Eat in- Eat out- your group chooses Dine monthly with your group for 4 months

Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen Next date is March 20th March 20, April 17, May 15, July 17, September 18, October 16, December 18 Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool. Contact Linda Wright for more information.

Troy First Blood Drive March 30th 1:00 – 6:45pm Sign up In the CLC

In the CLC Sundays 3:00 to 5:00pm

Health Pros March 26 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month March 26

e-Giving is available Now! Go to www.fumctroy.org and click on the blue "Donate" link and explore this new tool. e-Giving is available Now!

Men’s Boots and Shoes Needed for Jail Ministry Please place these items in the marked bin in the Small Stuff Ministries Corner.

"HOPE Needs Socks“ New men's crew or tube socks. Bring them to church marked "Socks for HOPE".

Small stuff = BIG DIFFERENCE Check out the “extra stuff” info in Mercer Hall Identify your extra stuff Help us fill the ministry bins Brought to you by the ‘Extra Stuff’ ministry group

FITNESS 4u! Senior Senior Fitness class at Troy 1st UMC Tuesday 1PM – Balance/Strength Tuesday 2PM - Core/Strength Lower Level CLC With Pam Olesen NSCA-CPT Drop in fee + Discount Cards

Scottish Country Dance Lessons Hide for Sanctuary Thursdays 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. FUMC CLC No Partner needed First Lesson Free, then $5

is the most widely used daily devotional in the Methodist Church. is great resource for Reading and devotion. Find them on the counter in front of the office. Donations accepted

Please ask an usher for assistance. We offer assisted listening devices for your enhanced hearing needs.  Please ask an usher for assistance.

Please ask an usher for assistance. For those who are in need of this ministry, we offer… Large Print Bulletin Large Print Please ask an usher for assistance.

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Have it to The church office by noon on Wednesdays. Want Your Announcement Here? Have it to The church office by noon on Wednesdays.

Tidings Announcements Due Have an announcement or article for the tidings? It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month. April due date is: Monday, March 20th

March 2017 Tidings Information More You can always find additional information online in the Tidings Newsletter at www.fumctroy.org Information More March 2017 Tidings