1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of
October 29, 2017
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy

2. Donate school supplies to a needy family or school.

3. Sunday, Oct. 29
Transformed by Faith

4. Sunday, Nov. 12
Transformed by Love

5. Approach from North ONLY!
Livernois Rd. north of Square Lake Rd. will close NOV. 8 for culvert replacement.
Approach from North ONLY!

6. Volunteer Security Officer Needed to watch Door #2
Rehearsals on Mondays
Genesis 4:30-5:25
Jubellee 5:30- 6:40
Please contact
Lisa Head for Details

7. 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

8. Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen
Next date is December 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.

9. will be our next Noisy Offering.
Bring your coins!
Sunday, October 29th
will be our next Noisy Offering.

10. “Trick or Treating from trunk to trunk”
TRICK OR TRUNK
Sunday October 29th
“Trick or Treating from trunk to trunk”
Trick or treating, parade, games and prizes

11. Wonder Book Discussion
Know Your Neighbor:
Wonder Book Discussion
“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.”
WHO: All Ages
WHEN: Thursday, November 2, 7–9 pm
WHERE: Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Rd.
HOW: visit troypl.org/calendar to register

12. will be telling us about this ministry for abused pregnant women.
Ruth Circle
Nov 9th - 9:30am 
Guest Speaker
Sarah Galecki from the
will be telling us about this ministry for abused pregnant women.  

13. Veterans Day Service November 12th
Please wear any part
of your uniform.
Veterans will greet

14. It's time for your story, memory or poem
It's time for your story, memory or poem. We like stories from kids also.
Advent Booklet
Sara Matthews
or Sheila Wilson

15. YOU ARE INVITED! The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service!
When: Sunday, Nov 19 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Where: Troy First Presbyterian Church

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

17. First United Methodist Church of Troy
YOGA for Healthy Living
*Donations of $10 and above are appreciated
First United Methodist Church of Troy
Bi-Weekly Sundays
4:00-5:00pm*
Yoga for All Levels
Sequence of Postures for Body flexibility
Breathing Techniques to Relax Body & Mind
For More info, Call

19. Health Pros October 29 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
October 29

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
Large Print
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.
December due date is:
Monday, November 20th

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