First United Methodist Church of Troy Announcements for First United Methodist Church of Troy Week of December 25, 2016

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

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!

Lifeguide Bible Study Class John's Letters   Led by Jane Egermann

Christmas Offering Goals Hope Inc. Adult Shelter $500.00 Detroit Renaissance District $500.00 Habitat for Humanity $500.00 Pastor’s Discretionary Fund $500.00 Troy People Concerned $500.00 Redford Brightmoor Initiative $1,000.00 Rochester Neighborhood House $500.00 Young Adults Work Trip $1,000.00 Youth Mission Trip $2,000.00 $7,000.00

If you are interested, please contact Handbell Choirs Rehearsals on Mondays Genesis 4:30-5:25 Jubellee 5:30- 6:40 Bellissima 6:45-8:15 If you are interested, please contact Sheryl Dukes

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

"They like Jesus but not the church" Men's Group at Room 207 Saturday, Nov. 12th 8:00am Lesson Written by Pastor Dan Kimball "They like Jesus but not the church" All Men Welcome

Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen Next date is December 19th March 21, May 16, June 20, August 15, September 19, November 21, December 19 Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool. Contact Linda Wright for more information.

Troy First Blood Drive December 16th 1:00 – 6:45pm Sign up In the CLC

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

Health Pros January 29 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month January 29

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!@ umc Tuesday 1pm – Core Strength & Balance 2pm – Cardio Fitness & Strength Invest in your Fitness for FALL! Drop in Fee OR Discount Card Available See Pam Olesen, NSCA-CPT for more information 248-225-7044 Seniorfitnesstraining.net Visit the Website!

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.

Grieving? Hurting? In Crisis? You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

Christ-Centered Stephen Ministry Caring Confidential Christ-Centered Stephen Ministry Call Betty Kalvoda, Jayne Saeger or Norma Price

A Call to Stephen Ministry? Do you have gifts of compassion? Are you a good listener?   Do you feel a calling to care for others who are hurting?

Find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister……… Do you desire the personal joy that comes from sharing Christ's love with people? Find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister………

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Tidings Announcements Due Have an announcement or article for the tidings? It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month. February due date is: Monday, January 16th

December 2016 Tidings Information More You can always find additional information online in the Tidings Newsletter at www.fumctroy.org Information More December 2016 Tidings