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

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

3. 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!

4. 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!

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

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

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

8. Outdoor Worship and Pot Luck Picnic
August 20th

9. 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.

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. Health Pros July 30 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
July 30

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

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

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

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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

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

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

26. 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.

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

28. 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

29. August 2017 Tidings Information More
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