February 16, 2014 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

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1 February 16, 2014 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 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 (8:15) Opening Voluntary James Beckel Prelude (10:45) Festival Procession R. Strauss, Doug Wagner Bells and Brass Quintet *Opening Hymn *Hymn #170 Surely the Presence O How I Love Jesus *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 Great Is Our God Doane, arr. Craig Courtney Brass, Bells, Choir & Organ 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 Bill & Mary Wolke. order of worship continues on the back cover

3 The First United Methodist Church First News acebook.com/troyfumc TroyFirstUMC The Fellowship Class The Fellowship Class will begin a new book study Feb 23. The title of the book is The Power of a Focused Heart by Mary Lou Redding. This is a book that discusses the 8 life lessons from The Beatitudes. If you are interested in joining us for this study, please let Linda Brewer know so a book can be ordered for you. New Member Meeting If you would like to be a member of The First United Methodist Church, there will be a meeting on Sun, Mar 2 at 9:30am in Pastor Dave s office. Please us at: staff@troyfumc.org or call the church office at: to let us know that you will be attending. Bakers Needed! Cookies and small pastries are needed for this weeks Father Daughter Valentine Dance. Please drop your baked goods off at the church office before 4pm on Friday. Small Group Meeting There will be a meeting at First Place next Sun, Feb 23 following the last service for those who are interested in being in a small group. Lunch will be provided. Father Daughter Valentine Dance LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS!!! Tickets are on sale today following the contemporary services at First Place. Tickets are $30 for fathers (daughters are free) and may be purchased during the week through Thursday in the church office, Up and Running at 12 S. Market St. online for a small com. First Friend of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.) Tam Schuller 1914 Woodbine Ct., Troy One of our faithful Office Servants. Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please staff@troyfumc.org or call Let s Go! Deposits for the Alaska trip were due Feb 15. We still can take a few more people but we must hear from you by Monday. For those traveling to Beef & Boards, we will see you Wednesday. Bob & Ann Baird

4 ROCK Continues Come ROCK with the kitchen crew & eat from 5-6pm, First Place. Wed, Feb 19 Meatloaf & Hot Dogs Cheesy Potatoes Green Beans Assorted Salads Dessert & Drinks ROCK 6pm on the 3 rd floor of the main church building. All are welcome! Kids Korner Congratulations to: Kyra Leckrone She was selected to participate in The Ohio State University Junior High Honor Band in Columbus. The day ends with a concert at Mershon Auditorium. Kyra plays the trombone. Lauren Dunfee She has been nominated to the National Honor Collegiate Society by Rep. Bill Beagle. She is a freshman studying education at the University of Cincinnati and she is the granddaughter of Sandy Makemson. Call the Church office ( ) or staff@troyfumc.org with special things your children have accomplished, so we can celebrate with you. 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 on 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 or by ing phoekstra@troyfumc.org. Tickets are also available from Baird Funeral Home. Reservations must be made by Mar 7. Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: Larry Smallenbarger recovering from Pacemaker surgery Karen Painter ~ 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. Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Feb & Mar. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays.

5 Welcome Gotham City Brass Today we welcome the Gotham City Brass Quintet in our traditional 10:45am service. The group has praised God with their instruments throughout the Miami Valley for many years. Its members are: Bill McIntosh & Jim Vetter, trumpets Annie Shilt, French Horn Ray Marion, Trombone Zack Roberts, Tuba 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. Weird Animals are Coming to FUMC! Once spring arrives, thoughts will turn to our church s summer Vacation Bible School. NOW is the time to begin preparation for the sanctuary set-up. There is need for LARGE cardboard boxes (20 or larger) LARGE flat sheets of cardboard (2 or larger) Leftover paint in bright, BOLD colors. (Latex, tempera, acrylic, etc. Please no oil based) 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. TFY Update Brrrrrrrrrrrrr! It's still chilly outside, so we hope you come warm up your hearts with us at Wednesday Night Youth, 6:30-8:30@First Place. Plus in just a few weeks we will be having our Jr. High Lock-In. On Feb 28, join us 7pm-7am for a late night of games, fun, friends and fellowship. You won't want to miss it! Altar Roses A white rose has been placed on the altar in memory of: Ted York, who passed away Feb 5. He is the son-in-law of Ila Donley. A red rose has been placed on the altar in celebration of the birth of : Henry Fischer born on Feb 3. He is the son of Nathan & Abigail Fishcher Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose. Preaching Schedule Feb 23 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger Mar 2 8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger

6 Upcoming Events Feb 19: Let s Go! Cats Feb 21: Father & Daughter Valentine Dance, 7pm Mar 5: Ash Wed Service 7pm 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 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 31-June 7: Let s Go! Scenic Trains of Colorado 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. 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 #92: Feb Men s #58: Aug Sidney Women s #62 Feb Men s #58: Mar Information about The Walk to Emmaus may be found in the Gathering room or at First Place. Attendance Report Worship: 439 Sunday school: 107 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.

7 Relay for Life Relay For Life is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease. To learn more about the Relay For Life of Miami County, or how you can get involved in our church team please meet at First Place this Wed, Feb 19 at 6pm. If you have any questions call Donna Youtz at Nurture Committee Did you know the Nurture Committee coordinates meals for families who may be experiencing illness, hospital stays or a new baby arrival? Please call the church office when you are in need of this service. If you want to be one who prepares food for a family, please contact Cynde Sroufe at: cynrae@hotmail.com. Weekly Calendar Today: February 16 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place Monday: February 17 6:30am Men s Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Preschool 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 First Kids Board 6:15pm Daisy Scouts 7:00pm Ch Ed, Evangelism, Nurture & Outreach Committees 8:15pm Church Council, FP Tuesday: February 18 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:00am District Meeting 9:30am UMW Board 11:00am Civil Rights Class, FP 2:00pm Fidelity Health 5:00pm Quilt Club 6:30pm BIBLE Class 6:30pm Boy Scout Meeting 6:30pm Girl Scouts Wednesday: February 19 Let s Go!: Beef & Boards Cats 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm 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 Thursday: February 20 9:00am District Event, FP 9:00am First Kids Preschool 11:30am Soup, Salad & Stories 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team (FP) 7:30pm Chancel Choir 7:30pm Finance Meeting Friday: February 21 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) 7:00pm Father Daughter Dance, FP Saturday: February 22 7:30am Men s Prayer Friendly s 7:30am Men s Bob Evans Next Sunday: February 23 Normile Baptism 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community First Place

8 Thank You! FUMC, Thank you so much for the beautiful altar flowers. It was a very beautiful big bouquet. It lasted a long time and we enjoyed it very much. Thank you also for sending us the bulletin. Thank you also for the beautiful cards. Gladys & Ellen Tucker Dear FUMC Congregation, Your generosity is awesome as you continue to support FISH with your dollars. The need among the unemployed and underemployed is really quite evident. In January, 2014, FISH pledged $4213 to assist 67 households an amazing amount to start off the year. Thank you for sharing your resources with FISH. Let s do the FISH-ing for you and lend a helping hand to the needy. Myrna Yoder Director of FISH To the Church of Love and thoughtfulness, It started out just another birthday adding one year to the total making 97. Suddenly I was Special with all the lovely cards and notes from the church. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and rereading them. So 97 wasn t just another birthday instead a Special Day with 97 not so bad to say out loud afterall! I thank the Lord for health and a good residence to live in. I need to say another Thank you and God Bless you all. Maxine Moffitt 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*****

9 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 Special Campaigns 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 Nancy Yantis Cherry St Pat Swank 10:45am: Franklin St Doug & Sharon Buse Cherry Street John & Linda Bozick Usher Captains: 8:15am: Nevin Elleman 10:45am: Bob Parker Acolytes ~ 10:45 Jacob Johns & Parker Nichols 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 facebook.com/troyfumc

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11 Heart to Heart Women s Retreat at First Place Christian Center March 21-22, 2014 RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline is Sunday, March 2nd $15.00 non-refundable deposit due with form Total Cost is $35.00 Name Home Phone Address Cell Phone City State Zip Code Address Allergies or Special Needs Please check one: I prefer that my confirmation letter be ed postage mailed. Friday, March 21: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Bring a snack or beverage to share. (Details will be in your confirmation letter.) Saturday, March 22: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $15.00 deposit required Scholarship help needed $35.00* total cost enclosed Donation toward a scholarship (optional) $50 for yourself and a guest if you invite a first time attendee *$35.00 fee includes Saturday breakfast and lunch, chair massage, and materials. Write checks to First United Methodist Church and note Women s Retreat on the memo line. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Kovacs at or kovinuse@woh.rr.com. Further information will be sent in a confirmation letter one week prior to the retreat.

12 Please drop in the offering plate or at the church office.

13 General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 6 of 52 Stewardship Report 2/9/14 2/10/13 Change % Change $8, $9, $1, % 1/1/14-2/9/14 1/1/13-2/10/13 Change % Change $61, $61, $ % 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 9.3% of our 2014 income budget year to date. 3) Online giving for all funds is $8, 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 $ Loose Plate Sunday School 422 Coffee 1 Upper Room 5 Breakfast 97 Youth 0 ROCK Meal 0 Postage 5 Parking Lot Rental, 1 st Qtr 2565 GFS Rewards 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. Youth Mission 2550 Food Pantry 1550 Dance 120 Let s Go! 609 First Kids 3620 Congo Plane 100 Hunger Sunday 90 Nic Trip 225 Fair Trade 232 BHoH 60 H2H Cheeseball 15

14 Offertory (8:15) Canon George Chadwick (10:45) Deep River arr. Henderson Brass Quintet *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #77 How Great Thou Art Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 43:1-4a Claudia Rogers Sermon You are Honored Pastor Dave Leckrone *Hymn #191 Jesus Love Me *Benediction *Parting Hymn God Be With You Till We Meet Again Postlude(8:15) Allegro Maestoso W. Eugene Thayer Tawnie Johnson, Organist (10:45) That Old Time Religion arr. Mark Rogers Brass Quintet *congregation stands if able Choral Anthem: Great Is Our God Psalm 66: 1-2, 5-10 Fanny Crosby Setting by Craig Courtney Choir: Shout with joy, all the earth, Make a joyful noise all ye lands. Sing forth the glory of His name for great is our God! Behold the works of the Lord; His deeds on our behalf. Let the sound of His praise be heard abroad For great is our God! He has preserved our lives. He has kept our feet on dry ground. Let us rejoice in Him For great is our God! William H.Doane He has tested us, He has refined us as silver, For great is His love, Let us rejoice in our God. Congregation: To God be the glory, great things He has done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life in atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done! Choir: O praise Him, O praise the Lord! The altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Mike and Tracy Williams, in honor of their beautiful daughter, Kayla, who is celebrating her 9 th birthday.