1. NEW Week of October 4, 2015

2. Led by George Berquist In the lower level of the CLC Sunday School today

3. 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!

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

5. 4:00pm Pets of all kinds are welcome!

7. Sale Days!

8. Accepting Book Donations starting October 18 th Coming Soon!

9. 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

10. Contact Linda Wright for more information. Next date is November 16 th Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool.

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month October 25 th Health Pros

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

15. 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!

16. 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

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

18. 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

20. 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

21. Yoga Classes Every Saturday

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. November due date is: Monday, Oct. 19 th

31. More Information October 2015 Tidings