April 13, 2014 Sixth Sunday in Lent

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1 April 13, 2014 Sixth Sunday in Lent Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor Ty Williams, Associate Student 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 "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" Broughton *Opening Hymn *Hymn #278 *Invocation *Affirmation of Faith #881 *Gloria Patri Surely the Presence Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Holy Baptism Today we celebrate the baptism of Henry Gary Fischer, son of Nathan and Abigail Fischer. 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 Hosanna to the King of Kings! Hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children Children s Message All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. PreK-2 nd graders will go to Room 304 with Neil and Kerry Fogarty. order of worship continues on the back cover

3 The First United Methodist Church First News acebook.com/troyfumc TroyFirstUMC Fair Trade Sunday-Today! The Fair Trade table wil be set up in First Place after each service. Cash, check, and credit/debit cards accepted. Fair Trade Sundays are offered as part of our church's social justice initiatives. Stop by and get your Easter goodies today! Palm Walk-Today We will leave from the front parking lot of First Place at 9:45am and walk to the First Presbyterian Church, St. John s UCC, First UCC and back to our church. We will stop at each church for a few moments of reflection along our route. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us on this walk as we celebrate this joyous day! First Friend of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.) Tom Bercot 234 W. Ross St., Troy Happy 80 th B-day-Apr 20! Easter Eggstravaganza! Please help us by purchasing bags of individually wrapped candy for our community Easter Egg Hunt. We still need helpers as well. Please call the church office if you can help on Sat. We also need people to help us pass out flyers around the neighborhood on this Tues, Apr 15. Meet in the parking lot at 6pm. Concert Sponsors Needed As you can see by the enclosed insert, we are sponsoring a classical piano concert by the renowned Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores from Christ By The Sea UMC in Vera Beach, Florida. We are looking for sponsors for this concert. There are 3 levels of sponsorship. Bronze ($150), Silver ($250) and Gold ($500). Each sponsor will have the opportunity to place and ad in the Concert program. The level of sponsorship will determine the size of ad in the program. Bronze=1/3 page, Silver= ½ page and Gold a full page. Sponsors will also be named in newspaper announcements. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Sue in the church office, or smartin@troyfumc.org. Summer Special Music During the summer, the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir take a break. Special Music is needed for the worship services. If you would like to share your gift of music, whether voice or instrument, please contact Wayne Gillespey at: wgillespey@woh.rr.com.

4 Altar Roses Two white roses have been placed on the altar in memory of: Ruth Cotton, who passed away Apr 4th. She is a FUMC member, and the mother of Rebecca Nicholl. Stephen Babylon, who passed away Apr 4. He is the father of Julie Babylon. A red rose has been placed on the altar in celebration of the birth of: Isaiah Bennett Sackett, born on Jan 7. He is the son of Josh & Sarah Sackett. Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose. FUMC Emmaus Gathering Our next Emmaus Gathering will be this Tues, Apr 22 at 7pm in the sanctuary. Our Miami Valley District Supertendant, Chris Heckaman will share with us. Please wear your nametag if you have it and bring a snack or 2 liter to share. Wanted!!! Women that would like to have fellowship and fun together while knitting and/or crocheting. Want to learn or share your ideas? We will be meeting on Mon, Apr 28 at 7pm in the Social room. Amy questions please contact Pat Rahlf, hairpincrochet@gmail.com or Janet Wright, or jwright140@woh.rr.com. Attendance Report Worship: 475 Sunday school: 122 Kids Korner Congratulations to: Call the Church office ( ) or staff@troyfumc.org with special things your children have accomplished, so we can celebrate with you. Easter Sunday Sunday School classes will not be held on Easter Sunday, Apr. 20. Classes will resume on Sun, Apr 27.

5 Co-Ed Softball Team Forming Signups have begun for co-ed softball. Anyone 16 years or older is eligible. Games are played on Friday nights at Duke Park. Please sign up in the Gathering room or at First Place. Questions? Contact Jon Studebaker: or Good Friday & Piano Concert Greeters & Ushers Needed Four volunteers are needed to serve as greeters and hand out bulletins for the Good Friday service on April 18 and the Piano Concert on Fri, May 2. If you are willing to volunteer, please call Steve Johnson at Weekly Calendar Today: April 13 Palm Sunday 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 9:45am Palm Walk, FP 12:00pm Senior High to see Noah Monday: April 14 6:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Prechool 9:15am Prayer Group 9:30am Staff Meeting 1:00 & 5pm Food Pantry (FP) 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:00pm Girls Scouts Tuesday: April 15 9:00am First Kids Prechool 9:30am UMW Board 2:00pm Fidelity Health 5:00pm Quilt Club 6:30pm BIBLE Class Wednesday: April 16 9:00am First Kids Prechool 1:00pm Food Pantry, FP 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:30pm TYF, FP Thursday: April 17 9:00am First Kids Prechool 11:30am Soup, Salad & Stories 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team, FP 7:30pm Chancel Choir 7:30pm Finance Committee Friday: April 18 Good Friday 7:00pm Good Friday Service Saturday: April 19 7:30am Men s Prayer Friendly s 7:30am Men s Bob Evans 2:00pm Bercot Birthday Party Next Sunday: April 20 Resurrection Day! Happy Easter! 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place 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 For information on the available scholarships, please visit: ndergraduate-scholarships.

6 Let s Go! Deposits are due May 1 for the Backdoors of OSU Stadium trip. Questions? Contact Bob and Ann Baird, Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Apr & May. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays. Team Grace Spaghetti Dinner The 4th annual Team Grace Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser is on Thurs, April 24 from First Place. Since its inception in 2011, the Team Grace running team has raised $17,000 for various charitable causes, and this dinner is one of their major fundraisers. For 2014, in addition to Girls on the Run, Team G will be raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), in honor of a 6 year old boy from Troy who is battling leukemia. Donations can be made to the group's campaign at any time just by indicating "Team Grace 2014 Campaign" in the memo of your check. Costa Rica Mission There is still time to sign up for the Costa Rica trip in July. If you need more information about the trip, please contact Brett Bogan (bdbogan@troyfumc.org). A $200 deposit is requested by April 15, but that date can be extended if necessary. TFY Update Next Sunday your Troy First Youth will be taking over! Join us on Easter Sunday for the 9:30 Contemporary First Place. This SONrise service is completely student run. Come join us as we explore the meaning of "Being Free!" and praising the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. Support our Youth Sunday. After church today Sr. High students are invited to join us as we go see "Noah" at Rave Cinemas in Huber Heights. Ticket cost is covered, but please RSVP. We will be meeting at the theater at 2:30p. Questions please contact Zack Conway, (570) Don't forget! Those students going on the Nicaragua mission trip will be meeting after the second worship services in the Youth Room. We will conclude our meeting by 2:00p. Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: Bill Seahorn ~ recovering from MVH Gerry Thorstad ~ diagnosed with lung cancer Karen Painter ~ at Troy Center recovering from brain 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. Old Hymnals If you would like one of the old hymnals you may pick one up in the narthex or at the church office window.

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11 RELAY FOR LIFE MAY 2-3, 2014 MIAMI COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events. They provide you an opportunity to celebrate, remember and fight back against a disease that has taken too much. CELEBRATE: Beginning with the inspiring Survivors Lap, Relay celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer and the victories that have been achieved over the disease. REMEMBER: During the luminaria ceremony, participants walk the track in silence as they take time to remember or grieve loved ones lost to cancer and find healing, FIGHT BACK: The money raised at Relay For Life enables the American Cancer Society to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, get well, and by finding cures, and by fighting back. There are many ways YOU can become a part of the life-changing event. TEAMS: Become a team member and make a $10 donation. We invite you to join the Troy FUMC team by registering online ( or pick up a team member guide in the Gathering room or at First Place. To register online go to enter zip code and select Relay for Life of Miami County-Troy, OH. Luminaria: Purchase a luminaria in honor or in memory of someone who has battled cancer. Luminarias are $10 each. Attend the luminaria ceremony at Relay. BE A BUSINESS PARTNER: For $100 yourname will be in the event program and on a cancer fact sign that is place on the track for all to see. As the donation increases, so does the visibility throughout the event. For information about being a business sponsor, contact Donna Youtz at

12 BUY A PIE: We are selling pies from The Spot for $10. They will be available for pick up Easter weekend. Order forms are available in the Gathering room and the information table at First Place. AUCTION. Donate something to the Friday night auction. Ask places you do business with, if they will donate an item or gift certificate. Items that have been donated in the past have been teeth whitening, power tooth brushes, restaurant certificates, oil change packages, Reds tickets, and much more. If you have a talent you can make something to donate. Get your Sunday school class or group together and make a themed basket such as a chocolate basket, beach fun basket, movie basket, or a Buckeye basket. WALKERS: Sign up in the Gathering room or at First Place to walk at the Relay Event. Because cancer never sleeps, teams have members walking throughout the night. MAKE A CHANGE: Help stomp out cancer. Each tube of M&M s fits a roll of quarters or dollar bills. Please return your tube in the offering plate or at the church office by April 13. SURVIVORS: Register to participate in the Survivor Reception and participate in the Survivor Lap. Come to Relay and support our team and others. PIE ORDER FORMS AND LUMINARIA FORMS Pie and Luminaria order forms are available in the Gathering room or at the information table at First Place.

13 First Kids Book Fair - TODAY!!! What: First Kids Preschool is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on TODAY! Funds raised will help purchase books for First Kids Preschool Classrooms and Libraries. Families are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. Where: The Gathering Room from 8am-12noon. More: The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products, including popular series, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from more than 100 publishers. Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List program. SHOP ONLINE!! You may also shop online by copying and pasting in your web address bar the below link.

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16 Project Believe She remembers the forgotten. The ones that even in today s society find a simple pair of socks or a scarf more meaningful than ever. Tammie Rafferty figured this out quite by accident several years ago when her daughter became hospitalized and eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her daughter would remain in the hospital for a year, and Rafferty visited frequently. I came to realize early on that I was the only parent I ever saw and found out most of them were foster children, said Rafferty. This immediately tugged at her heart strings. The Tipp City resident said although the children in the hospital unit with her daughter were children with emotional and mental health issues receiving long-term therapy, they were allowed to have many of the creature comforts of home but most had nothing. Most of the kids were wearing hospital-issued items, and my daughter had her comforter and PJs and slippers. So, Rafferty, a former executive who walked away from the corporate world and now waits tables, started by purchasing basic items such as PJs for the 10 children in her daughter s unit and Project Believe was born. Project Believe, funded by private sponsors, makes sure foster children who are hospitalized long term are not forgotten at Christmastime. The nonprofit organization also provides for the children throughout the year, including Valentine s Day, Easter and back-to-school. The program now serves 65 children in two hospitals, Cincinnati Children s Hospital and the Marsh Foundation in Van Wert. There are approximately 30,000 other children in the same situation. Once (my daughter) was released, I promised myself, they would never be overlooked again, Rafferty said through tears. They truly are the forgotten kids. So, it s just the tip of the iceberg here. Rafferty said gifts at Christmas include such items as pajamas, socks, underwear, scarves and mittens some of the children s basic needs, plus anything extra the organization can secure. Rafferty s grandmother, who passed a year ago, used to knit many items for the children. Now, people from all over the U.S. have stepped up to help. Rafferty said two children always continue to remind her importance of her organization. First, she said she remembers a small boy who wore one hospital-issued sock and one tube sock. To think that that one tube sock was his only possession, said Rafferty, her voice cracking. He unwrapped the new socks, put them on and came out smiling, sliding down the hallway in his new socks.

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18 Preaching Schedule April 20 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger April 27 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger 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 receives from their church. Please contact your college or university to see if you can receive this benefit***** Thank You! Dear Friends, I must brag a little first. I am a native of Troy and second I am a life time member of this church and third I am 90 years old. Thank you so much for all of the beautiful cards. I really appreciated them. In Christian Love, Helen Curry Many thanks to our church family for all the love and support I received during my hospital stay and rehab. Thanks to the pastors for their visits and encouraging words and thanks to Mary and Lowell Davis for delivering the altar flowers for us to enjoy. We appreciated all the many cards and well wishes. Pearl James First United Methodist, do you know what the difference is between an uninsured Miami County resident that can access quality health care and one whom cannot? YOU!!! Your very generous donation will enable us to continue health care to those in need. Thank you for your continued support. Health Partners We cannot express our thanks enough for your recent donation to us! It takes people like you for us to continue what we do. Shane Carter Lincoln Center Director On behalf of the staff of the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami county, Inc., the Board of Directors and the clients we serve, I am writing to thnk you for the monetary donation of $600. Thank you for opening your hearts and extending a hand to help others. Your caring and concern will make a definate difference in many lives. Barbara Holman Executive Director

19 Special Campaigns % Stained Glass Windows - Dome 90.00% Goal: $115, % 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Received $84,000 (73%) Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248 Total Contributions Received: $18,578 Deficit: $29,670 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 Yantis Richard & Cindy Shepherd 10:45am: Franklin St Dr. Warren & Kay Kaebnick Cherry Street Tom and Sharon Bercot Usher Captains: 8:15am: Lew McClelland 10:45am: Scott Griffith Acolytes ~ 10:45 Kit and Will Wolke 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

20 General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 14 of 52 Stewardship Report 4/6/14 4/7/13 Change % Change $10, $10, ($71.25) -0.6% 1/1/14-4/6/14 1/1/13-4/7/13 Change % Change $151, $153, ($1,923.06) -1.26% 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 22.8% of our 2014 income budget year to date. 3) Online giving for all funds is $27, through 2/28. Last Week s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $10396 Loose Plate 341 Sunday School Coffee Upper Room 1 Breakfast 86 Youth 0 Office Supplies 25 Printing 10 Hymnals 66 One Great Hour 11 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. BHOH 60 Easter Flowers 208 Food Pantry 700 Flower Missions 116 Easter Offering 100 First Kids 20 Missions 50 Costa Rica 600 Pies 150 Congo Plane 100 Relay 4 Life FISH 80 Funeral Meal 80

21 Offertory "All Glory, Laud and Honor" G. Martin *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #277 Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Scripture Lesson: Matthew 21: 1-11 Claudia Rogers Sermon The Palm Sunday Folks Rev. Dave Leckrone *Hymn #397 I Need Thee Every Hour *Benediction *Parting Hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again Postlude "Christ Arose Lowry Tawnie Johnson, Organist *congregation stands if able Choral Anthem: Hosanna to the King of Kings! Arranged by Lloyd Larson Hosanna to the King of Kings! Lift your voice in praise and sing: He comes this day, O glorious day! Let your loud hosannas ring! Let the people shout, let the rocks cry out! He comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna to the King of Kings! Sing hosanna to the King! Lift up your heads, O mighty gates; Open wide, you ancient doors, That the king of glory may come in! Let us worship and adore. Who is this King of glory Who comes in the name of the Lord? He is the Lord Almighty! Sing hosanna to the King! Hosanna, hosanna! Sing praise to Christ, the King! We sing hosanna, hosanna! Blessed is the One who comes today In the name of the Lord! Hosanna to the King of Kings! Wave your palms and joyfully sing! See the King who comes on a donkey s colt. Let your loud hosannas ring! Rejoice, O people of Zion! He comes to set you free. Hosanna to the King of Kings! Sing hosanna to the King. Amen. The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Ed and Bette Cahill, in honor of their 62 nd Wedding Anniversary on April 8.

22 Vacation Bible School 2014 June 23- June 27 (6-8:15pm) Attention: Adults and Youth: Your Talents are Needed! It will be a great week for children preschool through 5 th grade to learn that Jesus love is One-Of-a-Kind! We hope you will prayerfully consider how you may share your talents with the children of our church and community at VBS. Please return in the offering plate or to the church office. Name: Phone: This is the area I would be interested in helping: Cake & Ice Cream helpers on Friday night only Line leaders Registration on Monday & Tuesday only Craft helper during VBS

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