Announcements for First United Methodist Church of Troy Week of April 9, 2017

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 April 8 8:00am All men welcome.

Saturday April 8, 2017 9AM - Noon Trustees hope you will prayerfully consider volunteering your time and energy

All invited to Clawson UMC Wednesday, April 12th at 7:30pm Rev. Faith Fowler from Cass Community UMC will speak on her latest project: Tiny Houses to provide homes for the homeless. RSVP to Robin Ostergaard by April 9

Service Here April 13th At 7:30 pm.

Troy Community Observance: Central Woodward Christian Church April 14, Noon at Central Woodward Christian Church

Followed by Breakfast at 8:30 April 16th At 8:00am Service Followed by Breakfast at 8:30

10:00am

Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00am during

BRIGHTmoor Initiative Collection A Bright New Hope BRIGHTmoor Initiative Collection March 17-April 16 Collecting Donations Use Bin in Mercer Hall Cleaning products, Laundry Soap, Paper Towel & more For Questions see Robin Ostergaard

BRIGHTmoor Initiative Collection Use Bin in Mercer Hall Window Cleaner, Bathroom And All Purpose Cleaner, Toilet Cleaner Hand Dishwashing Soap Laundry Detergent (Small Size As Would Be Found At The Dollar Store) Paper Towels (Individually Wrapped Rolls) Toilet Paper (No Larger Than 4 Or 6 Packs)

Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen Next date is April 17th 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.

April 30th

Spiritual Life Retreat United Methodist Women Detroit Renaissance District Spiritual Life Retreat May 5 & 6, 2017 Rev. Janet Gaston Petty, Facilitator “Blessed New Fruit on the Journey” Lake Huron Retreat Center 8794 Lakeshore Drive, Ft. Gratiot Twp., MI 48059

Supports relief efforts around the world The 27th Annual Troy/Clawson CROP Hunger Walk is Coming Soon! May 7 at 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clawson Sign up in the CLC

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

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

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 April 30 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month April 30

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.

Follow us on Facebook! Our Awesome Facebook page is: First United Methodist Church of Troy It’s new, it’s informative, it’s FUN. Check it out and LIKE us.

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. May due date is: Monday, April 17th

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