1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of January 15, 2017
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy

2. Christianity 101
During January you are being challenged to smile at strangers whenever you have a chance.

3. 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

4. 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

5. “Serenity for the Soul” All welcome! Bring a friend!
Register by Jan. 8th
Women’s Retreat
Saturday, January 21, 2017
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Troy First UMC
All welcome! Bring a friend!
Guest Speaker
Rev. Cathee Miles

6. Fellowship and ministry activities for EVERYONE!
Winter Warm-up Ministry Fair
January 29 after worship in the CLC
Fellowship and ministry activities for EVERYONE!

7. Sunday School today
Led by
George Berquist

8. 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!

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen
Next date is January 16th
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.

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

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

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

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

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

18. 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

19. 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!

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

21. 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

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

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

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

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

26. 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?

27. 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………

28. 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.

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

30. Tidings Announcements Due
Have an announcement or article for the tidings?
It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month.
February due date is:
Monday, January 16th

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