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February 15, 2015

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Church Softball 2015 Do you want to play softball this season? We would love to have you on the team! C ONTACT : Garrett Elliott

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

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

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

Special study using an on- line resource supplied by the United Methodist Church FaithLink In Room 209 Sunday School today led by Kaj Ostergaard

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

7:30am 2 nd Saturday at

Blood Pressure checks in the CLC Last Sunday of each month This Month February 22 nd Health Pros

Thursdays 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. FUMC CLC No Partner needed First Lesson Free, then $5 Scottish Country Dance Lessons LessonDance

Judith’s Allover Metabolic Training Classes A “boot camp” style class Open to all fitness levels J.A.M. Fit Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-6:50am $10.00 per session Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-6:50am $10.00 per session

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 children 0-4, Play-Date Fitness Mondays – 11:30am Wednesdays – 11:00am $8.00 Drop-in fee Mondays – 11:30am Wednesdays – 11:00am $8.00 Drop-in fee

ZUMBA® Kick-off Food Drive Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm Bring any non-perishable food to join free! Judity Manza and Lauren Irving Never tried Zumba? Here's your opportunity! $8 drop-in w/discount punch card available All donations benefit ZUMBA® Kick-off Food Drive Troy People Concerned.

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

Yoga Classes Every Saturday

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

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

Bible Study P astor’s

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

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

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?

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

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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. March due date is: Monday, Feb. 16 th

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