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

2. It’s Nice to be Nice, so Smile!!

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. Sunday School today
Led by
George Berquist

10. Sunday School today
Led by
George Berquist

11. 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!

12.  Spiritual Living
in a
Secular World
Led by Jane Egermann

13. 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

14. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. 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

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

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

27. 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.

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

29. 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

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