2. Beginning Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00pm At the home of Dale & Mary Jo Johnston RSVP by April 8th Video series entitled "That the World May Know" Video series entitled "That the World May Know" S MALL G ROUP O PPORTUNITY

3. JOB POSTING Ministries Facilitator Assistant(s) The First United Methodist Church of Troy Position Responsibilities: Assistant will be expected to assist the Ministries Facilitator in meeting the needs of each activity of the Church including setup (tables and chairs)/ greeting the guests/ monitoring the activity/ teardown and/or cleanup Submit resume by mail or to the Church Office Attention Chairperson, Staff Parish Relations Committee

4. Calling Hosts and Hostesses for Coffee Hour 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 For questions, Contact Pastor Weatherly or Jon/Sandy Bertolet Each 1st Sunday of the month

5. Troy-area Interfaith Group National Day of Prayer Service “We Are United – Ushering in Peace” 7:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday May 5th Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation 4230 Livernois Rd, Troy

6. Contact Linda Wright for more information. Next date is May 16 th

7. June 20 th -24 th 9:00am-3:00pm For incoming 5 th, 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th graders Registration NOW OPEN!

8. Troy First Blood Drive

9. Sunday School today

10. Contemporary Issues from a Christian Perspective FaithLink In Room 209 led by Kaj Ostergaard FaithLink In Room 209 led by Kaj Ostergaard Sunday School today New Curriculum Faxed Each Week!

11. NEW Adult Bible Study Couples of the Old Testament Led by Jane Egermann Room 115, Lower Level

13. Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month April 24 th Health Pros

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

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

17. Brought to you by the ‘Extra Stuff’ ministry group Small stuff = BIG DIFFERENCE Check out the “extra stuff” info in Mercer Hall Identify your extra stuff Help us fill the ministry bins

18. Invest in your Fitness for Spring/Summer! Drop in Fee OR Discount Card Available See Pam Olesen, NSCA-CPT for more information 248-225-7044 Seniorfitnesstraining.net Visit the Website!

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

20. A “Mom and me” fitness class For any caregiver (parent, nanny, grandparent) FUN for the little ones and a workout for you! Open to caregivers and recommend children 3mo-5yr, Play-Date Fitness Wednesdays – 11:00am $10.00 Drop-in fee Wednesdays – 11:00am $10.00 Drop-in fee

21. is great resource for Reading and devotion. is the most widely used daily devotional in the Methodist Church. 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.

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

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

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

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. 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.

30. T IDINGS A NNOUNCEMENTS D UE Have an announcement or article for the tidings? It must be submitted by the 3 rd Monday of each month. June due date is: Monday, May 16 th

31. More Information April 2016 Tidings