1. First United Methodist Church of Troy
Week of
October 8, 2017
Announcements for
First United Methodist Church of Troy

2. Life Guide Bible Study Returns
Book of Deuteronomy Becoming God’s People
Led by Jane Egermann
Room 115, Lower Level

3. Sunday School today
Led by
George Berquist

4. Donate school supplies to a needy family or school.

5. Coming Soon! “Transformed by Grace, Faith, and Love”
Stewardship is our response to God’s gifts!
“This is how one should regards, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy” (1 Corinthians 4:1-2).

6. Volunteer Security Officer Needed to watch Door #2
Rehearsals on Mondays
Genesis 4:30-5:25
Jubellee 5:30- 6:40
Please contact
Lisa Head for Details

7. If you are interested, please contact
Handbell Choirs
Rehearsals on
Mondays
Genesis 4:30-5:25
Jubellee 5:30- 6:40
Bellissima 6:45-8:15
If you are interested, please contact
Sheryl Dukes

8. Dinner Groups!
A chance to enjoy fellowship with members of the congregation
Eat in- Eat out- your group chooses
Dine monthly with your group for 4 months

9. Men's Breakfast All men welcome. In the CLC Lower Level
Saturday Oct. 14
8:00am
All men welcome.

10. Pets of all kinds are welcome! Snacks for pets and for Pet Parents
4:00 PM in the CLC
Pets of all kinds are welcome!
Snacks for pets and for Pet Parents

11. Baldwin Center Soup Kitchen
Next date is October 16th
March 20, April 17, May 15, July 17, September 18, October 16, December 18
Meet at the church at 9:30am to car pool.
Contact Linda Wright for more information.

12. To volunteer please contact Betty Kalvoda
CASS
COMMUNITY
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:00am – 2:30
To volunteer please contact Betty Kalvoda

13. Sunday October 22, 6 p.m. Learn How You can recognize the signs
Protect our youth
You can help

14. Robin Ostergaard or Marie Watson
9:30am – Noon
RSVP to
Robin Ostergaard or Marie Watson

15. Saturday October 28, 2017 9AM - Noon
Trustees hope you will prayerfully consider volunteering your time and energy

16. will be our next Noisy Offering.
Bring your coins!
Sunday, October 29th
will be our next Noisy Offering.

17. “Trick or Treating from trunk to trunk”
TRICK OR TRUNK
Sunday October 29th
“Trick or Treating from trunk to trunk”
Trick or treating, parade, games and prizes

18. 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

21. Health Pros October 29 Blood Pressure checks in the CLC
Last Sunday of each month
This Month
October 29

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

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

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

25. 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

26. 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

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

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

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

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

33. Tidings Announcements Due
Have an announcement or article for the tidings?
It must be submitted by the 3rd Monday of each month.
November due date is:
Monday, October 16th

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