1. NEW

3. Please prayerfully consider how you can help

4. 2015 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THE COOLEST VBS ON EARTH! COMING TO TROY FIRST AUGUST 3 RD TO 7 TH Registration is now open! Forms located in office or online in May Tidings Looking for teens and young adults for crew leaders to help guide the expeditions! Nursery care provided for children of parent volunteers

5. Beautifully filmed in and around Detroit (including some locations in Troy). Troy First Movie Night “ Ocean of Pearls ” Wednesday, August 12 at 7 pm in the theatre Troy First Movie Night “ Ocean of Pearls ” Wednesday, August 12 at 7 pm in the theatre “It is in the collision between the old ways and the new that we find out who we are.” Sign-up in The CLC on August 2 nd

6. Volunteers Needed: Childcare During Worship If you are interested, contact Megan Steiger Caregivers in the Nursery, Preschool, or Toddler rooms during Worship. We always work in pairs Once a month commitment September - mid-June

8. August 21-1:00 to 6:45pm

9. Baptism Sunday August 23 rd

11. Contact Linda Wright for more information. Next date is September 21 st Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool.

12. Please consider joining the phone prayer chain? We have a few spots to fill plus room for more! Ministry Without Meetings! Never Leave Home! Please contact, Megan Steiger by Sunday, August 30th to set up new chains in September.

13. 4:30 for Genesis (beginners) 5:30 for Jubellee (teenagers) And 6:45 for Bellissima (adults). Practices on Monday’s If Interested, Please Call Sheryl Dukes See August Tidings for details

14. Are you LOOKING for a Ministry Opportunity?   Recently retired?   Looking to fill some spare time?   Willing to learn new things?   Physically able to move small items?   Open to accepting God’s call in a special way?   Do you like to shop? Sam’s? Costco? Consider becoming a Troy First MOS (ministry opportunity server)! We welcome all skill levels and interests, and its people like you who will help us continue to offer “radical hospitality.” Become part of the MOS team by contacting Lisa Head

15. Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month August 30 th Health Pros

16. Church Softball 2015 Come and Support the Team

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

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. 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

20. August 22 nd

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

22. 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

24. 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

25. Yoga Classes Every Saturday

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

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

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

29. Christ-Centered Stephen Ministry Call Betty Kalvoda or Jayne Saeger. Caring Confidential

30. 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?

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

32. 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.

34. 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. September due date is: Monday, August 17 th

35. More Information August 2015 Tidings