1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of
September 10, 2017
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy

2. LifeGuide Bible Study Returns
Book of Deuteronomy Becoming God’s People
Led by Jane Egermann
Room 115, Lower Level

3. Make a list of simple pleasures in your life.

4. 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

5. 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

6. UMW Sandwich Making
For N.O.A.H. Project
Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 1:00pm

7. Together in Ministry
September 17th
Ministry Fair during
Coffee Hour.

8. Clean out your closets for the
Got Extra Stuff?
Clean out your closets for the
Drop Off Sept. 24th – 27th
All-Church
Sept. 29th – 30th

9. Looking for Fun and Fellowship? PLEASE JOIN US TO MAKE IT AMAZING!
We've got it at the
All-Church
On September 29 – 30th
PLEASE JOIN US TO MAKE IT AMAZING!

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

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

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

13. Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen
Next date is September 18th
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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

19. Health Pros Spetember 24 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
Spetember 24

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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. is the most widely used daily devotional in the Methodist Church.
Find this on the counter in front of the office.
Donations accepted

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

28. 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.

29. 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.

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

31. Tidings Announcements Due
Have an announcement or article for the tidings?
It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month.
October due date is:
Monday, September 18th

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