1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of November 27, 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. Sunday School today
Led by
George Berquist

5. 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!

6. Lifeguide Bible Study Class
John's Letters
Led by Jane Egermann

7. Christmas Offering Goals
Hope Inc. Adult Shelter $500.00
Detroit Renaissance District $500.00
Habitat for Humanity $500.00
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund $500.00
Troy People Concerned $500.00
Redford Brightmoor Initiative $1,000.00
Rochester Neighborhood House $500.00
Young Adults Work Trip $1,000.00
Youth Mission Trip $2,000.00
$7,000.00

8. 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

9. Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen
Next date is December 19th
March 21, May 16, June 20, August 15, September 19, November 21, December 19
Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool.
Contact Linda Wright for more information.

10. Cass Christmas Parade Breakfast Benefiting Women & Children
Sunday, December 4, 2016
11:30am- 1:30pm
The Royal Park Hotel
Reservations required by Nov. 30

11. Hope and Healing December 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Please join us for a special service of…
Hope and Healing
December 4 at 12:30 p.m.
This is a meditative service of prayer, reflection and candles
Intended for those who may have difficulty in receiving the joy of this holy season. 

12. Creche Display December 11th
Sign up in the CLC
November 13th, 20th, 27th and December 4th
For Questions See Brenda Michaux

13. UMW Christmas Tea Thursday December 8, 2016 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 Sign-Up During Coffee Hour
Men Needed to Help
Contact Jill Woods or Traci Elliott For Questions

14. Looking for Bakers &Takers
The UMW Cookie Walk is fast approaching and we need your help. We need volunteers to bake cookies to be sold after the service. And if baking is not your thing, you can help support UMW by being the takers and buying the cookies and taking them home from the Cookie Walk!
Sunday, December 11th
Thanks for your support!
Proceeds go to missions

15. Troy First Blood Drive
December 16th 1:00 – 6:45pm
Sign up In the CLC

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

17. Health Pros November 27 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
November 27

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!@ umc Tuesday 1pm – Core Strength & Balance 2pm – Cardio Fitness & Strength
Invest in your Fitness for FALL!
Drop in Fee OR Discount Card Available
See Pam Olesen, NSCA-CPT for more information
Seniorfitnesstraining.net Visit the Website!

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
Large Print
Please ask an usher for assistance.

27. Grieving?
Hurting?
In Crisis?
You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

28. Christ-Centered Stephen Ministry
Caring
Confidential
Christ-Centered Stephen Ministry
Call Betty Kalvoda, Jayne Saeger or Norma Price

29. A Call to Stephen Ministry?
Do you have gifts of compassion?
Are you a good listener?
Do you feel a calling to care for others who are hurting?

30. Find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister………
Do you desire the personal joy that comes from sharing Christ's love with people?
Find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister………

31. 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.

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

33. Tidings Announcements Due
Have an announcement or article for the tidings?
It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month.
January due date is:
Monday, December 19th

34. November 2016 Tidings Information More
You can always find additional information online in the Tidings Newsletter at
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November 2016
Tidings