1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of
December 24, 2017

3. Donate a toy to Toys for Tots; donate warm clothing items to Cass Community

4. Short Seminars
Beginning
December 17th
Presented by
George Berquist 

5. Our next Noisy Offering.
Bring your coins!
Sunday, December 31st
Our next Noisy Offering.

6. Proceeds from the rummage sale will go to the following ministries:
Giving by UMW
Proceeds from the rummage sale will go to the following ministries:
Abigayle Shelter
500
Baby Basic Ministry
400
Boys & Girls Club of Troy
200
Haven
Henderson Settlement
Leader Dogs for the Blind
300
Methodist Children's Home
600
Neighborhood House-Rochester

7. Giving by UMW Continued NOAH 200 Pastor's Discretionary Fund
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
UM Community House-Grand Rapids
UMCOR - Haiti Lunch Program #418790
UMCOR - Refugee Needs
300
UMCOR-Puerto Rico
500
United Methodist Camp Scholarships
United Methodist Retirement Comm.
TOTAL
5,000.00

8. 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

9. 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

11. Health Pros December 31 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
December 31

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

23. 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 15th

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