November 17, 2013 Confirmation Sunday Fair Trade Sunday

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1 November 17, 2013 Confirmation Sunday Fair Trade Sunday Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor Our Mission: Invite ~ Equip ~ Engage Worship Services 8:15 & 10:45am ~ Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 & 10:45am ~ Contemporary (First Place)

2 Welcome to Worship Prelude Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries) Time of Greeting *Invocation Praise Team Band: Wayne Wenrick, Dan Andrews, Brian Williams, Ethan Anderson, Sarah Brandenburg & Leigh Brandenburg. Vocals: Caitlin Blackmore, Carrie Glover, Jen Wenrick & Kevin Glover Pastoral Prayer Prayer Hymn #2080 All I Need Is You All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you. You are the source of all I need. All I need is you. Choral Anthem Flute: Carolyn Gallehue Trumpet: Dick Ray & Rex Abke Trombone: Randy Herron Tuba: Mike Gallehue Keyboard: Jill Peters Spirit, Sing Through Me Percussion: David Pinkerton Clarinet: Cyndy Shreffler French Horn: Sarah Marks Euphonium: Scott Rogers Timpani: Richard Alberts Piano: Tawnie Johnson Hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children Children s Message All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. PreK-2 nd graders may go to Room 304 with Joe & Sarah McDowell. Order of Worship continues on the back cover.

3 The First United Methodist Church First News facebook.com/troyfumc twitter.com/troyfirstumc Fair Trade Sunday Today!!! Stop by the Fair Trade table in the Gathering Room after both traditional services to purchase Fair Trade chocolate, coffee, cocoa, Make a Stand lemonade, and a few new products. IJM "Seek Justice" wristbands also available to purchase. Wednesday Nights Dinner is served First Place. This week s Menu is Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Buffet, Pie and beverages. ROCK begins at 6pm in Room 304 of the main church building. Pastor s Bible Study, 6pm, Social Room TFY will meet at 6:30pm in Youth Room at First Place. Children s Choir at 7pm in the Sanctuary. First Friends of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friends) Sandy Makemson 607 S. Miami St., West Milton, Barb Warner 2230 N. St. Rt. 48, P-Hill, Our Wonderful Nursery Workers! Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please staff@troyfumc.org or call Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: Jim Vodde~ Myelodysplastic syndrome Nick & Karla Tumbleson ~ health issues Dale Fisher ~ Non-Hodgkin s Lymphoma & Mesothelioma, undergoing chemo Ty Komjatis ~ undergoing chemo & radiation Karen Painter ~ brain tumor You may add a church family member to the list after first obtaining their permission and then contacting the church office at or staff@troyfumc.org. Christmas Eve Greeters & Ushers Needed Families or individuals are needed to serve as greeters / ushers for the traditional Christmas Eve services at 7, 9, and 11. The responsibilities include welcoming our guests, handing out bulletins, and collecting the offering. The 11pm service will also require assisting with communion. Two families have already volunteered to serve at 5pm. Please call Steve Johnson at if you are willing to serve or have any questions.

4 Hanging of the Greens It is time to decorate the church & First Place for Christmas! Many, many hands are needed so please plan to stay after church NEXT Sun, Nov 24 to help. There are jobs for all ages. Offering Envelopes Are Here! Please stop by the Gathering room in the main church building to pick up your box. If you would like a box of envelopes please sign up on the sheet provided and your envelopes will be ready next Sunday. TFY Update Congratulations to all of our students who have completed the confirmation class this year! It is truly a joy to see so many bright young adults come through this process. We are excited to see how God will use each of their gifts for his glory. Also a special thanks to Doug Hess, Connie Hess, John Hess, Cleo Hess and Pastor Dave for helping lead the classes. Your hard work is extremely appreciated! Weekly Calendar Today: November 17 Confirmation Sunday / Fair Trade Sunday 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place Monday: November 18 Shoeboxes due 6:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:15am Intercessory Prayer Group 9:30am Staff Meeting 12:00pm Optimist Shoebox assembly (FP) 1:00 & 5pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises (FP) 3:45pm Pilates Class (FP) 6:00pm First Kids Board 6:00pm Daisy Scouts 7:00pm Cartwright Circle 7:00pm Christian Ed, Evangelism, Nurture & Outreach Committees 8:15pm Church Council Tuesday: November 19 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:30am UMW Board 5:00pm Quilt Club 6:30pm B.I.B.L.E. Class 6:30pm Girl Scouts Wednesday: November 20 8:30am Troy Chamber (FP) 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises (FP) 3:45pm Pilates Class (FP) 5:00pm ROCK Meal 6:00pm ROCK 6:00pm Pastor s Bible Study 6:00pm Team G(race) UpnRun 6:30pm TFY (Troy First Youth) (FP) 7:00pm Children s Choir Thursday: November 21 8:00am Fidelity Health 9:00am FK Preschool 11:30am Soup, Salad & Stories 12:00pm District Meeting 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team (FP) 7:30pm Chancel Choir 7:30pm Finance Committee Friday: November 22 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) 6:00pm Football Banquet (FP) 6:00pm Girl Scout Overnight (FP) Saturday: November 23 7:30am Men s Prayer Friendly s 7:30am Men s Bob Evans Next Sunday: November 24 Thanksgiving Sunday / Hanging of the Greens 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 12:00pm Hanging of the Greens 12:00pm Senior High Funday

5 Preaching Schedule Nov 24 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Dec 1 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Nov & Dec. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays. Racing for Hope on New Year's Day Registration for our 7th annual New Year's Day 5k is now open. Runners or walkers, fast or slow, everybody is welcome to participate and help raise awareness of human trafficking. Proceeds will benefit Dayton-area initiatives along with some global anti-trafficking programs. This race has been a successful fundraiser over the last few years, due to the support of the church, local businesses, and the community. To continue this success, we need sponsors to cover costs, and volunteers to help with marketing, securing door prizes, and race day logistics. For sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer, contact Brett Bogan ( ) or Cynde Sroufe ( ). Online Registration: Let s Go! If you plan to go to La Comedia on Dec 11, your deposit should be in asap. Also we need to hear from you if you are interested in the Ireland trip. Bob & Ann, Altar Flowers The sign up list for donating the Altar flowers in 2014 is now available in the Gathering room. The following dates are still available: May 4 & 18, July 13,20 & 27, Aug 24 & 31, Sept 21 & Nov 9. This is a special opportunity to honor or remember our loved ones. Costa Rica Mission Trip Dates of the mission trip to Costa Rica in February 2014 are tentatively set. The team will leave for Costa Rica on Wed, Feb 5 and return home on Mon, Feb 10, or possibly Tuesday the 11th. The cost for the trip will likely be $1,000 per person, with an initial deposit due by Dec 9. A meeting will be held towards the end of the month for those who may be interested in going to discuss possible projects and trip logistics. For anybody strongly considering going on the trip, you should start the process for getting a passport if you don't already have one, and also look into immunizations. You can still add your name to the list in the Gathering Room or at First Place if you have an interest in going on the trip. If you have any questions, you can contact Brett Bogan. Christmas Caroling Mark your calendars! Sun, Dec 8 we will go Christmas Caroling for our Special Folks, something they always look forward to and thoroughly enjoy. We will meet in the Social room at 3pm, we will be divided into teams to be sent out. When we return we will enjoy pizza together. Please join us!

6 Upcoming Events Nov 24: Hanging of the Greens, 12pm Dec 1: All Church Christmas Party, 5pm Dec 8: Church Christmas Caroling, 3pm Dec 9: Let s Go! 2014 Trip Preview, FP Dec 11: Let s Go! La Comedia s C-mas Spectacular Dec 15: Fair Trade Sunday Dec 24: Christmas Eve Services: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11pm Jan 1: World Race 4 Hope 5K, 10am Jan 5: Un-hanging of the Greens, 12pm Feb 21: Father & Daughter Valentine Dance, 7pm Mar 21 & 22: Heart to Heart Retreat (FP) Attendance Worship: 520 Sunday school: 122 Christmas Mail for Heros Each year the American Red Cross provides assistance to more than 2 million service members and many of our nation s 24 million veterans. And once a year, they get the joy of delivering holiday greetings to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world. The cards and personal messages, sent by tens of thousands of Americans, provide a welcome touch of home for our troops during the holiday season. Each year we collect cards between October and early December and then distribute them at military installations, veterans hospitals, and in other locations. There are several ways to be part of the Christmas Mail for Heroes program. In addition to sending cards on your own, you may want to start making plans to host card signing parties or card making parties. Here are a few guidelines to help you on your way: Card Guidelines: Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country. Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process: Ensure that all cards are signed. Use generic salutations such as Dear Service Member. Cards addressed to specific individuals cannot be delivered through this program. Only cards are being accepted. Do not send or include letters. Do not include or home addresses on the cards: the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships. Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos: these items will be removed during the reviewing process. Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter or using loose glitter as it can aggravate health issues of ill and injured warriors. If you are mailing a large quantity of cards, please bundle them and place them in large mailing envelopes or flat rate postal shipping boxes. Each card does not need its own envelope, as envelopes will be removed from all cards before distribution. All holiday greetings should be addressed: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is December 6th. Holiday cards received after this date cannot be guaranteed delivery.

7 Altar Roses A white rose has been placed on the altar in memory of: Ivan Harry, who passed away Nov 8. He is the brother of Sharon Bercot. Kathryn Rogers, who passed away on Nov 11. She is a member of FUMC and the wife of John Rogers. Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose. UMCOR: The Philippines (United Methodist Committee On Relief) Support UMCOR s relief and recovery work in the Philippines by giving to International Disaster Response Advance # % of your money will go to those in need. You may give online at umcor.org or in the offering plate. Please mark your check UMCOR or Philippines. Kyle School Christmas Outreach Our church is a community partner with Kyle School and we have several opportunities to participate in meaningful activities for the students during this Christmas season: 1) Sign up in the gathering room to volunteer at their Christmas Gala on Dec 7 in the morning. 2) Donate a dollar towards their Gala breakfast at the dollar collection on Sun Dec 1. 3) Select an ornament off the green trees on Nov 24 & Dec 1 to purchase gifts for Kyle students and their siblings. Specific directions will be provided on Nov 24 but gifts need to be returned to the church by Sun, Dec 8. The families we help are nominated by teachers and guidance counselors. They do not participate in the Partners in Hope Christmas but both projects are important. We appreciate your support. The FUMC Outreach Committee Thank You! I want to thank Ed Mergler and his crew for the hours spent working at my house to help me get things fixed. It was such a joy to have them here! I heard them laughing, giggling, and enjoying what they were doing because they know that this will help get them a new daughter, granddaughter, niece, etc. If anyone else needs small jobs done, call Ed Mergler! That way the giver and receiver both win! Not everyone gets a little girl for Christmas and this year we all get one! In Christian love for one another, Betty Hatfield I want to thank everyone for all the lovely cards I received as Friend of the Week. Thank you also for the fall mum plant and all the visits from my church family. I so appreciate what a kind and caring church family we have. Thank you to all! Mitzi Low We want to thank everyone for their out pouring of love and support last week through the many cards we received. We were so very blessed by all of our church family. We felt your love. Thank you! Bob and Sue Jones

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9 Serve Widows to Save an Orphan SW2SO ("sweat-to-sow") Mergler Adoption Fundraiser Some of you may not be aware that we have been in the process of adoption since 2011 and we are happy to announce that we have been matched to adopt an infant baby girl (due Dec 6). We ll travel to Utah for the birth. Adoption is very expensive. We have done all we can (savings & home equity loan) however, now we need help to bring our baby girl home! We have a $10,000 shortfall... so we ve organized a fundraiser based on James 1:27, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. With our family & friends we have completed service projects for several widows in our community on Nov 9. We are asking that you consider donating to our adoption(orphan) fund (write check to: FUMC with Benevolence Fund in Memo) to sponsor our service on Nov 9 to help bring our baby girl home for Christmas! If you are unable to donate financially, we completely understand and we value your prayers & encouragement! In the meantime, please join us in praying for this courageous birthmother and our baby girl, along with praying for all widows, orphans and those involved in adoption in some way. Though not at our preferred pace... God HAS guided us every step of the way - to Him be the glory! With Sincere Love & Appreciation, Ed, Mel anie & Walter Mergler

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12 Food Pantry 2013 October Week 1: Families 127 Individuals* st Time Visitors 11 Year Families 5530 to Date Individuals* Total: 1 st Time Visitors 460 *individuals = # of persons living in household Save the Date Mark your calendars now for the 2014 Heart to Heart Women s Retreat to be held on Mar 21 & 22 at First Place. All women are welcome to attend. More details will come closer to the event. Chancel Choir Members: Sopranos: Kathi Dow, Janice Harshman, Lillian Holmes, Joyce Mosher, Jan Murphy & Nan Conard Altos: Myrle Briggs, Pam Gibellino, Bobbi Kelly, Carla Lohrer, Carol Marheine, Jill Peters, Jan Wise & Janet Wright Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Peter Dow, Mark Rogers & Nick Tumbleson Basses: Bob Blythe, Dale Fisher, Scott Harshman, Jack Hoekstra, Allen Marheine, Joe Mosher, Bruce Scranton & Stan Shaw Hands 4 Hearts We need 50 washcloths for the next Nicaragua trip. Washclothes must be 9-10 square and may be crocheted or knitted. A bar of soap is wrapped in the washcloth and tied with a ribbon. We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors today! Nursery Care: Rooms An Usher can direct you. Childcare Staff Person(s): Sandra Makemson and Barbara Warner We Welcome Children in Worship. The following items are available to assist you in the sanctuary: quiet bags, children s bulletins, a child-sized table and rocking chairs are available. If you need assistance ask an Usher. Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Cherry St 10:45am: Franklin St Cherry Street Denis, Michelle, Renee & Kendra Kovacs John & Chris Terwilliger Jackie Thase-Burch Ed & Bette Cahill Usher Captains: 8:15am: Jan Brenneman & Nancy Johnson 10:45am: Mark, Eden, Morgan & Hayden Acolytes ~ 10:45 Sydney & Noah Clyne Special Needs: are available from an Usher. Church Information: The First United Methodist Church Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm 110 West Franklin Street Troy, Ohio Website: staff@troyfumc.org Twitter: twitter.com/troyfirstumc Fax: facebook.com/troyfumc

13 Special Campaigns Cartwright Circle The next meeting of the Cartwright Circle will be Mon, Nov 18 at 7pm in the Church Social room. Bell Choir Members: Pam Sturtz, Bev Schroedel, Tawnie Johnson, Kathie Abke, Myrle Briggs, Mary Davis, Nancy Johnson, Jan Brenneman Scott Harshman, Carol Pinkerton, Diane Gary, Steve Schumann, Rex Abke and Rick Matson. Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248 Total Contributions Received: $18,461 Deficit: $29,787 Christmas Greetings for the Food Pantry For the holidays, Troy Public Radio (TPR) 91.9, is offering a chance for you to be on the radio for $25. You can wish your family, friends, co-workers, students, teachers or anyone you choose- a Merry Christmas on the radio. Scott Hornberger of TPR has offered to give part of his proceeds to our First Place Food Pantry and the Miami County Veterans Museum. $6.25 of the $25 will go to the Food Pantry and $6.25 will go to the Veterans Museum. The balance will go to new equipment for TPR. Dates for recordings are Nov 20, 3-7pm, Nov 22, 3-7pm and Nov 23, Noon- 5pm. Contact Scott Hornberger, or visit:

14 Stewardship Report General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 45 of 52 11/10/13 11/11/12 Change % Change $11, $15, ($3,916.25) -26.1% 87% of weekly need 1/1/13-11/10/13 1/1/12-11/11/12 Change % Change $471, $471, ($340.75) -0% Notes 1) The 2013 General Operating Budget is $665,778 ($12,803 per week). This year s budget is 3.51% higher than the 2012 budget. 2) To date, we have received 71% of our operating budget needs for the year. 3) Online giving is included in the year-to-date figures. Through 10/31, total online giving for all funds was $81,414. Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org Last Week s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $11,109 Loose Plate Sunday School Coffee 13 Upper Room Breakfast 181 Youth 20 Facility Use 50 Wed Meal 177 Books Benevolence Fund 1285 Money Received & Designated to Special Projects & Other Funds Not Included in General Operating.These are designated gifts, contributions and other income received by the church from church members and constituents. These amounts do not represent any financial support from the general operating fund to these special projects and funds. Missions 50 BHoH 210 PiH 25 Shoe Box 42 FISH 20 CPR 50 Memorials 70 Let s Go~ 2156 Race 60 Concert Tickets 72

15 Choral Anthem Spirit Sing Through Me Text: Herb Frombach Music: Mary McDonald Spirit, place Your song within my heart; Breath within my soul each note and part. Make my voice Your messenger to all the world Til all may know the grace, The love that God imparts. Spirit, sing Your song through me. Spirit, be my guiding voice so near; Bringing peace and casting out all fear, Make my voice Your messenger to all the world Til all may know the grace, The love that God imparts. Spirit, sing through me a song! Spirit, sing your melody anew; Flow into my heart and back to you. Make my voice Your messenger to all the world Til all may know the grace, The love that God imparts. Spirit, sing Your song through me. The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Matt & Kim Erwin, in honor of Ron & Kathie Erwin s Wedding Anniversary.

16 Offertory Thy Word Carter *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #57 (vs 1-6) O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Chancel Bells A Canticle of Thanksgiving Praise Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:13-20 Ken Crawford Service of Baptism and Confirmation (#45) Presentation of the Candidates Profession of Faith Zack Conway Director of Youth Ministries Holy Baptism Confirmation Commendation and Welcome (#48) *Hymn #89 *Benediction *Parting Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee God Be With You Till We Meet Again Postlude Sortie Blake Tawnie Johnson, Organist *congregation stands if able