Announcements for First United Methodist Church of Troy Week of July 30, 2017

Do a Random Act of Kindness weekly that does not benefit you in any way

Save Your Change!! Sunday, July 30, will be our next NOISY SUNDAY!!!! Our children will be collecting your noisy coins and dollars for their 2017 mission project. Keep that change coming in!

Vacation Bible School 2017 July 31-August 4 Sign Up On-line Or Use Registration Forms In Mercer Hall Please Contact VBS Director Nancy Dolehanty Teen And Adult Volunteers Needed!

Saturday August 12, 2017 9AM - Noon Trustees hope you will prayerfully consider volunteering your time and energy

Men's Breakfast All men welcome. In the CLC Lower Level Saturday August 12 8:00am All men welcome.

Troy First Blood Drive August 18th 1:00 – 6:45pm Sign up In the CLC

Outdoor Worship and Pot Luck Picnic August 20th

Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen Next date is August 21st 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.

Saturday, Aug 26: 9:30am – 9pm “End of Summer” SCRAPBOOKING DAY First United Methodist Church of Troy Cost: $15.00 per person for hours of scrapbooking! Bring snacks to share, your own beverages, and a dish to pass. All proceeds benefit the church Send in your registration NOW! Questions? Contact: Janeen Flores, Volunteer Coordinator

August 27th Call the office if interested. New Member Sunday August 27th Call the office if interested.

2017 Annual Meeting Commission on Laity Saturday, September 9th, 2017 Business Meeting: Begins at 9:15 AM Workshops: Morning and Afternoon Where: Troy Korean UMC               42693 Dequindre Rd.               Troy, MI 48085 Questions? Contact District Lay Leaders:                       Ruby Anderson or Ken Dowell

Tuesday, July 11th – August 29th, 2017 Summer Dog Days   Off-Leash Socialization & Play Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois, Troy Tuesday, July 11th – August 29th, 2017 7:00 – 8:00 pm Fee: $50 / $60 for 2 dogs in the same household

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

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

Health Pros July 30 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month July 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. September due date is: Monday, August 21st

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