March 9, 2014 First Sunday in Lent

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1 March 9, 2014 First Sunday in Lent 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 Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries) Time of Greeting Choral Introit Voluntary Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Howard McKinney *Opening Hymn *Hymn #451 Surely the Presence Be Thou My Vision *Invocation *Affirmation of Faith #881 *Gloria Patri Prayer Requests, Joys & Concerns Silent, Pastoral & the Lord s 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 Lamb of God Tamela Tennison: Flute Hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children Children s Message All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. All children will remain in worship today. order of worship continues on the back cover

3 The First United Methodist Church First News acebook.com/troyfumc TroyFirstUMC Welcome Ty & Holly Williams Today we welcome our new Student Associate Paster, Ty (short for Tyler) Williams and his wife, Holly (Reynolds)! Holly, you may remember, was involved in our youth ministry during her high school days. Ty grew up in Monroe. After graduating from Monroe High school he went to The Ohio State University receiving a degree in Communication in At Ohio State Ty met his wife, Holly, while involved in campus ministry. They married Sept 30, Ty is also is a student at United Theological Seminary pursuing a Master's of Divinity degree, with the intent on becoming an ordained elder in the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Ty and Holly currently live in Dayton and are thrilled to join the Troy First family and participate in what God is doing here. We are so pleased to welcome Ty and Holly to our church family! First Friend of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.) Penny Wehrley 874 Barnhart Rd., Troy Recovering at home from rotator cuff surgery. Free Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure checks will be available in the main church office today from 9-9:30am and 11:45-noon. Let s Go! Final payment for the Savannah & Charleston trip was due Mar 1. Final payment for the Scenic Trains of Colorado is due Mar 15. Final payment for the Alaska Tour & Cruise is due Mar 20. Please get these final payments in asap. Shades of Ireland participants, please remember our get together tomorrow, Mar 10, at Winan s from 6-7pm. We look forward to seeing all of you there. Bob & Ann Baird Annual Mayor s Prayer Gathering In honor of the City of Troy s Bicentennial, the community is invited to the Troy Mayor s Prayer Gathering. This event will be held this Sat, Mar 15 at 10am at First Place. Pastries, coffee, tea and juice will be served. A love offering will be taken. Local entertainers, Rum River Blend, will look at 200 years of faith-based music. Seating is limited so reservations need to be made by calling or

4 or by ing Tickets are also available from Baird Funeral Home. Reservations must be made by Mar 7. ROCK This is the last week for ROCK. Come ROCK with the kitchen crew & eat from 5-6pm, First Place. Wed, Mar 12 Ham Mac n Cheese Green Beans Bread & Salads Cookies, Ice Cream & Drinks ROCK 6pm on the 3 rd floor of the main church building. All are welcome! Attendance Report Worship: 395 Sunday school: 85 You Are Invited Helen Curry is turning 90 years young and her family will have a birthday Open House for her on Sat, Mar 22 from 2-4pm in the church Social room. All are invited to stop by and wish Helen a happy 90 th birthday. Cartwright Circle Gloria Parker will be our Guest Speaker this Tues, Mar 11, 7pm, in the church social room. The girl next door well, not anymore When Epiphany Teams go into the Ohio (and other) State Prisons their sole purpose is to show Christ s love to troubled and incarcerated youth. Teams go into both men s and women s facilities. Gloria Parker will share what it means to her to be privileged to have served on 2 teams as she prepares to serve on a 3 rd team in April. What is it like to be processed through a series of sally doors which clang loudly shut behind you as you move into the very spaces that the imprisoned have as their home for given numbers of years? What do you learn about their lives, about yourself, and about the power of the grace of God as you share approximately 34 hours with inmates? FUMC members Mike Bartick, Richard Shepherd, and Bob and Gloria Parker have all become part of the Epiphany ministry. Epiphany is the prison branch of Emmaus. All ladies are invited to this evening of sharing. Susannah Wesley Circle The Susannah Wesley Circle of United Methodist Women will meet, Wed, Mar 12 at 7pm in the Church Social Room. A special program will be given by Sharon Becker, R.N., Health Ministry, Good Samaritan Hospital. Devotions will be presented by Pamela Sturtz and co-hostess's will be Dot Ristoff and Carla Lohrer. The purpose of United Methodist Women is "to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church."

5 Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Mar & Apr. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays. Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: Pearl James ~ rehab at Genesis Troy Center Larry & Doris Smallenbarger ~ recovering at home Karen Painter ~ at Troy Center recovering from brain surgery Jan Brenneman ~ recovering from hernia surgery at home Penny Wehrley ~ recovering at home from rotator cuff surgery 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. First Kids Preschool Registration forms are available in the Gathering Room on the information wall, or are available for download at the preschool website. You can also call preschool director, Bridget Haines at Classes for children aged 18 months to pre-kindergarten are available. Please visit our website at for more information. West Ohio Conference Scholarships The West Ohio Conference offers two scholarship opportunities for West Ohio undergraduate students attending accredited institutions of higher education - the West Ohio Student Leadership Scholarship and the West Ohio Ethnic Minority Scholarship. Deadline for submission for both of these scholarships is April 1, For more information please visit: ndergraduate-scholarships. Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please staff@troyfumc.org or call Costa Rica Mission We have set the date for our summer mission to Jaco to work with Isaac & Karen del Rio. The trip will be from July If you are interested in going or would like more info please sign up on the clipboard in the Gathering room or at First Place. Here we go again! Have you started checking those drawers, bins and garage areas for items for our Rummage Sale? Our regular recipients look forward to our sales as the price is right. Do you have duplications of items? We are more than happy to receive all the goodies that you no longer use or anticipate using. Clothing for all ages, small kitchen items, books, magazines, games, toys, seasonal decorations,

6 household items, framed pictures, plants, shoes and any other misc. items imaginable. Drop off dates are April 8, 9, 10 from 9am-3pm at First Place. Sale days are Fri, April 11, 9am-4pm and Sat, April 12, 9am-12noon. If you have any questions please call Gerry at Give me a call if you would like to work with us on this local ministry. Staying Connected... each week one of the Pastors sends out an encouraging message to those who have signed up on one of the Staying Connected postcards that have been in the bulletins the last few months. If you would like to receive this weekly please fill out a Staying Connected card available in the Gathering room and at First Place. Didja Know? If you miss a Sunday service, you can see & hear the sermon on the website. Log onto: and click on Media. Choose your service and the date you want to watch. Click the arrow and you re there! Preaching Schedule Mar 16 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Mar 23 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger From Your Trustees The Trustees have set 2014 as the goal to complete the Stained Glass Windows. For over a year now, we have collected funds for the next to the last phase the Dome. We currently have the funds to complete the restoration. However, we still need around $25,000 to paint the inside of the dome while the windows are restored. We are so close! We are offering a challenge to those who want to help us finish strong. If 195 people would contribute $ each over the next 3-4 months, we can complete this phase! We ask you to please prayerfully consider what you can contribute to finish this phase of the Stained Glass Project. Thanks you for your faithfulness, Troy First Trustees Save This Date! The next United Methodist Women s Unit meeting is scheduled for Tues, Mar 25 from 10am-1pm. This is a program on our Mission studies at Ohio Northern University. We will have a special guest speaker and also a presentation by two of our members who attended last summer. There will be a luncheon at 12 noon. Come and join us for an interesting meeting. Watch for next announcement and more details. New Member Meeting If you are interested in joining the church, Pastor will hold a New Member Meeting next Sun, Mar 16, at 9:30am in Room 311. All are welcome to attend.

7 Kids Korner Congratulations to: J Call the Church office ( ) or staff@troyfumc.org with special things your children have accomplished, so we can celebrate with you. Christian Auto Repair Coordinator Needed! Partners in Hope is in need of a volunteer to staff our CAR repair program that happens quarterly. The dates for this year are; March 15, May 17, September 20, and November 15. The hours of the clinic are 9am (8:45 arrival) until 1:00 p.m. at the latest). The CAR Program is held at Troy Ford. Responsibilities include; checking in clients, signing in CAR Program volunteers that will be working on the vehicles, and running to get parts when requested from down the street. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for someone wanting to make a difference, likes to schedule ahead, and doesn't have lots of time. Please contact Deborah Hall at TFY Update As always, we hope all of our 6-12 grade students will join us for Wednesday Night Youth, First Place. This month we have a special series that is led and planned by our students! Also Senior High get ready for a Sunday Funday on 3/16. We will be going to Vandalia Rec Center Pool in the afternoon for an unusual winter swim! The cost is covered, however please RSVP if interested. Exact times will be informed in the coming week. The Walk to Emmaus Sidney Gatherings: 2 nd 7pm First UMC, 230 E Poplar St, Dayton Gatherings: 2 nd 7:15pm Normandy UMC, 450 W Alex-Bell, Centerville Upcoming Walks: Dayton Women s #93: July Men s #58: Aug Sidney Women s #63 July Men s #58: Mar Information about The Walk to Emmaus may be found in the Gathering room or at First Place. Upcoming Events Mar 21 & 22: Heart to Heart Retreat (FP) Mar 25-Apr 3: Let s Go! Ireland Mar 30: One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday Apr 11 & 12: UMW Rummage Sale, FP Apr 13: Palm Sunday, Palm Walk 9:45am Apr 13: First Kids Book Fair Apr 18: Good Friday Community Service Apr 20: Easter Apr 27: Flowers for our Special Folks May 2: Piano Concert, 7pm May 4: Native American Sunday May 10: UMW Tea Party, FP May 11: Mother s Day May 12: Let s Go! Savannah & Charleston May 18: Camp Sunday, Camp Meal, 12pm FP May 25: Graduate Sunday May 29: First Kids Graduation, 6:30pm May 30-June 6: Let s Go! Scenic Trains of Colorado

8 Pre-K Teacher Needed Exceptional, experienced, lead pre-kindergarten teacher needed for First Kids Christian Cooperative Preschool. Selected applicant will teach prekindergarten 5 days a week for the school year. (Contract starts Aug 1, 2014) This position is part time, hours a week. To work in a loving, creative, Christian atmosphere, please introduction letter, resume and references to bhaines@troyfumc.org. Salary based on education and years of experience. Minimum position requirements: Must meet all requirements of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Must have a CDA or equivalent. "No Record" verification on both B.C.I.I. and F.B.I. background checks. Preferred position requirements: Experience with this age group. Able to write and execute lesson plans for this age group. Be creative with various forms of media, crafts and music. Familiar with Step Up to Quality. Please introduction letter, resume and references. Weekly Calendar Today: March 9 Did you turn your clocks ahead? / Communion 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place Monday: March 3 6:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:15am Prayer Group 9:30am Staff Meeting 11:30am Optimist Oratorical Contest, FP 1:00pm Grandmother s Club 1:00 & 5pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:00pm Girls Scouts Tuesday: March 11 9:00am First Kids Preschool 7:00pm Cartwright Circle Wednesday: March 12 9:00am First Kids Preschool 3:00pm Food Pantry, FP 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 5:00pm ROCK Meal, FP 6:00pm ROCK 6:30pm TYF, FP 7:00pm Susanna Wesley Circle Thursday: March 13 8:00am Fidelity Health, FP 9:00am First Kids Preschool 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team (FP) 7:30pm Chancel Choir Friday: March 14 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) Saturday: March 15 7:30am Men s Prayer Friendly s 7:30am Men s Bob Evans 10:00am Mayor s Prayer Breakfast, FP Next Sunday: March 16 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 9:30am New Member Meeting, Room :00pm Sr High Funday Christian Concert Coming to Hobart Arena Coming April 7pm at Hobart Arena in Troy Mandisa, Brandon Heath and special guest Lindsay McCaul! Tickets available at HobartArena.com or call

9 receives from their church. Please contact your college or university to see if you can receive this benefit***** March is Health Month Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make at least half your grains whole. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk. Vary your protein choices. Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars. Enjoy your food but eat less. Be physically active your way. Find more healthy eating tips at: Higher Education Assistance Grant Applications Now Available Applications for higher education assistance grants from Troy First United Methodist Church for the academic year are currenlty available in the church office, or online via the church website. Completed applications must be submitted to the church office no later than May 2. Awards will be announced no later than June 1. Questions may be addressed to the church office at *****Many colleges & universities (especially Methodist school s) will MATCH the amount of a grant that student 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 Nancy Beard Dottie Gentle 10:45am: Franklin St Susie Barhorst Cherry Street Ed & Neville Butcher Usher Captains: 8:15am: Bruce Beeman 10:45am: Neil Fogarty Acolytes ~ 10:45 Jack & Josie Kleinhenz Special Needs: Large print bulletins 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 facebook.com/troyfumc

10 Special Campaigns % 90.00% Stained Glass Windows - Dome Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248 Total Contributions Received: $18,578 Deficit: $29, % 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Goal: $115,000 Received $73,935 (64%) Thank You! Thank you for all my birthday wishes on Mar 2. Ella Bogan Larry and I wish to thank everyone for the prayers, cards and the visits from Pastors Dave & Bob. Also, for the beautiful altar flowers that we each got. Hopefully we are both on the mend and back in Church. Larry & Doris Smallenbarger I would like to thank you all for the flowers Mary Davis brought me for my birthday. They were and still are so pretty and I ve sure enjoyed them. Since I ve been under the weather (in more ways than one!) this winter they were deeply appreciated. If you have to grow old, that s a special way to do it! Thank you again. Virginia Hoover Special Music Next Sunday Next Sun, Mar 16, the Chancel Choir sill be singing "Amazing Grace! Eternal Life!" at the 10:45am service with a 14 piece instrumental ensemble.

11 General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Stewardship Report Week 9 of 52 3/2/14 3/2/13 Change % Change $6, $12, ($6,341.00) -49.8% 1/1/14-3/2/14 1/1/13-3/2/13 Change % Change $95, $98, ($3,809.31) -3.85% Notes 1) The 2014 General Operating Budget is $662,134 ($12,733 per week/$55,178 per month). This year s budget is 0.55% lower than the 2013 budget. 2) We have received 14.4% of our 2014 income budget year to date. 3) Online giving for all funds is $18, through 1/31. Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org Last Week s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $6399 Loose Plate Sunday School Coffee Upper Room 19 Breakfast 98 Youth 124 ROCK Meal Linens Books 36 Son of God Movie 340 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. SOAP Project 200 Funeral Lunch 25 BHOH 7 H2H 465 Race 70Columbus Race 290 First Kids

12 Offertory Let Us Break Bread Together Birchwood *Offertory Prayer Scripture Lesson: Luke 4: 1-13 Amy Rehfus Sermon An Opportune Time Pastor Dave Leckrone Holy Communion *Hymn #269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days *Benediction *Parting Hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again Postlude Epilogue on Silver Street L. Smith Tawnie Johnson, Organist *congregation stands if able Choral Anthem: Lamb of God Words and Music by Twila Paris Arr. Craig Courtney You Your only Son, no sin to hide, but You have sent Him from Your side To walk upon this guilty sod and to become the Lamb of God. Your gift of Love they crucified, They laughed and scorned Him as He died. The humble King they named a fraud and sacrificed the Lamb of God. O lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God. O wash me in Your precious blood, My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. I was so lost, I should have died, but You have brought me to Your side To be led by Your staff and rod and to be called a lamb of God O lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God. O wash me in Your precious blood, till I am just a lamb of God. The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Mark, Eden, Morgan & Hayden Maxwell, in loving memory of Mark s grandmother, Treva G. Maxell.