Ty Williams, Associate Pastor

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1 October 4, 2015 World Communion Sunday Ty Williams, Associate Pastor Our Mission: Invite ~ Equip ~ Engage Worship Services 8:15 & 10:45am ~ Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:30 & 10:45am ~ Contemporary (First Place)

2 Sunday October 4, 2015 Conversion: The Story of Jonah Jonah Can You Hear Me Now? Questions for further reflection: Have you ever noticed something/someone that you take for granted, but only after you turned your back on it (or him/her)? How does this chapter affect your view of prayer? Do any of the words/phrases Jonah uses specifically in his prayer stick out to you? How might Jonah s time in the fish correspond with the Israelites time in exile? How does that affect the meaning of this prayer? What does all of this say to you about who God is? What does a life of following and worshiping God look like for you in light of this?

3 The First United Methodist Church First News acebook.com/troyfumc TroyFirstUMC 110 W. Frankin St., Troy Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm First Friend of the Week: (Take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.) Brett Bogan 1416Golden Eagle Dr., Troy Thank you for all the work you do to bring awareness to the monstrosity of modern day slavery, leading the New Years Day 5K & Team G(race) and serving as our church Treasurer. Speaker Series & Fashion Show Follow Up The Planning Committee would like to thank all of the many sponsors, volunteers and attendees who helped make the 2015 edition of the Hope for the 21st Century Speaker Series a success. A special thanks goes to women of the UMW for the donor reception food, Steve & Jan Hamman for the reception decorations, Total Image Salon & Spa, who donated their services to do the hair for all of the models, and Donatos for donating pizzas to the models and fashion show volunteers for dinner. Congratulations to the females from the church who participated in the fashion show (Clara Bogan, Jordan Klemt, Hannah Munday, Margaret Snee and Kit Wolke). It was a very powerful and empowering production. The dresses, the narration and the music all went perfectly together to tell the story of a human trafficking survivor. Pictures and video clips will be posted online when they are available. Anybody who would still like to help cover the event costs can make a donation and note "speaker series" on the check/envelope. Finally, there are still some books available in the office if you would like to purchase Ben Skinner's book, A Crime So Monstrous. Cost is $15. Rummage Sale Countdown This is a reminder that items for the rummage sale can be brought to First Place starting this Tues. Oct. 6 th -Thurs, Oct. 8 th from 9am-3pm. A late night drop off is also available on Thurs. Oct 8 th 6-7:30 pm at First Place. The rummage sale hours will be Fri. Oct 9 th, 9am -4pm, and Sat. Oct. 10 th 9am 12 noon. Please join us in making this sale a successful one, with all proceeds donated to missions. Offering Envelopes 2016 offering envelopes are available in the Gathering room. If you do not need envelopes you may put your box of envelopes in the basket or you may contact the church office: staff@troyfumc.org or Third Floor Ceiling Project Balance: 0 The trustees would like to thank all who contributed to this project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

4 Attendance Sept 27 Worship: 424 Sunday School: 121 Stained Glass Windows Completion Need: $61,000 Altar Flowers The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Dottie Gentle, in memory of Robert Gentle. TFY: Troy First Youth TFY meets every Wed night 6:30-8:30pm Kings Island Fear Fest Sat, Oct 10, 11am College Addresses Parents, please help us to stay in touch with your college student. Please call or the church with your student s college address and the dates it will be in effect. Please contact the church office at or staff@troyfumc.org. Faith Hope Circle The Faith Hope Circle of United Methodist Women will meet Tues, Oct 6 at 10am in the Agape Room at First Place. The program will be "I'll Fly Away." Ladies are always welcome to join us for coffee/tea. And the Winner is.you? Did you know we have a Floating Trophy for Trunk or Treat? Yes we do and it will be awarded to the best decorated trunk!!! Let s Go! Another 2016 trip has an early sale date. Please pick up the information in the Gathering room. Trip is San Antonia, Apr Also put Nov 7pm on your calendar. We will meet at First Place for the 2016 Trip Presentation. Please keep the following member(s) of our church family in your prayers: Brad Bemus, in critical condition at UVMC with bacterial meningitis. Dottie Gentle, recovering from knee surgery Martha Rogers, Randall Residence Barb Warner, Breast cancer George Dearth, Brookdale Bud Runner 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. Thank You! I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to Pastor Dave for your visit with me at UVMC and to this wonderful congregation for your continued prayers and up lifting support. My thanks for all of the inspirational cards and the beautiful prayer shawl from the women of the Prayer Shawl ministry, and thank you for the wonderful meals prepared and brought to us. We are so grateful!! Please know that you are all in my prayers as well. In Christian Love, Barb Warner & family

5 Thank you to my church family for wishing me a happy 45th anniversary of my 29th birthday. Arlene Ehlers delivered the flowers today. Thank you very much. Pat Hiegel Kyle Elementary Lunch Buddies Needed Kyle School, our business partner, is in need of Lunch Buddies. Lunch Buddies meet with a student for 50 minutes, once a month at lunch. Students 3rd-5th grades participate in this program. If you would be interested in being a Lunch Buddy, please contact Penny Hoekstra: phoekstra@troyfumc.org or Sidney Emmaus This month we will be having our "Emmaus Homecoming singing night. If you sing solo or a group, how about using that talent and blessing the Community? Please contact Nancy Freshour, as soon as possible! Did You Know.Did you know that in England mumming is an Epiphany tradition that included dressing in costume with masks and parading? They also sponsor outdoor Nativity scenes. did you know that in many Eastern European countries Epiphany is water sanctification, and that a dive for the Cross is done in imitation of the Baptism of Christ? A cross is thrown into the water and men and boys dive for it. The one who comes up with it is named the King for that day. did you know that in Russia the Great Blessing of Waters occurs on Epiphany Eve? The water is blessed by the priests who distribute it to attendees who may store it to use in times of illness, to bless themselves, family members, and their homes, or to drink. Some Russians think any water-even from the taps on the kitchen sink-poured or bottled on Epiphany becomes holy water, since all the water in the world is blessed this day. Upcoming Events Oct 4: World Communion Sunday Oct 6-8: UMW Rummage Sale Drop off, FP Oct 9 & 10: UMW Rummage sale, FP Oct 19: Charge Conference, 6:30pm, Sanctuary Oct 25: Children s Sabbath / Trunk n Treat Nov 1: All Saints Sunday Nov 8: PJ Sunday / Installation of UMW Officers Nov 15: Confirmation Sunday Nov 25-27: Church office closed for holiday Nov 29: 1 st Sunday of Advent / UM Student Day Dec 5: UMW Cookie Shoppe & Breakfast w/santa Dec 6: 2 nd Sunday of Advent / poinsettias for our Special Folks / Caroling Dec 13: 3 rd Sunday of Advent Dec 20: 4 th Sunday of Advent Dec 24-25: Office closed for Christmas Dec 31: Church office noon Jan 1: World Race for Hope, Youth Pancake breakfast Trunk or Treat Candy Needed It s time to start collecting candy for our Annual Trunk or Treat event. We need lots of wrapped candy to pull off this event and lots of cars/vans. Bins are set out by the church office and in First Place. The candy collected will be used to replenish the trunks if they run out.

6 Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Nancy Yantis Cherry St Mike Bartik 10:45am: Franklin St Steve & Debby Schumann Cherry Street TBD Usher Captains: 8:15am: Nevin Elleman 10:45am: United Methodist Women Acolytes: Morgan Maxwell & Elizabeth Fischer Weekly Calendar Today: October 4 / World Communion Sunday / Treadway Baptisms 8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship 8:30-10am FP 9:30 & 10:45am Contemporary FP 9:30pm Confirmation Class, FP Monday: October 5 6:30am Men s Life, Bob Evans 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:15am Prayer Group 9:30am Staff Meeting 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:30pm Grandmother s Club 7:00pm Worship Committee Tuesday: October 6 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:00am Rummage Sale Drop Off, FP 9:30am Bell Quartet 10:00am Faith Hope Circle 6:30pm Staff Parish Wednesday: October 7 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:00am Rummage Sale Drop Off 3:00pm Senior Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:00pm Men s Group, FP 6:30pm TFY, FP Thursday: October 8 8:30pm First Kids Preschool 9:00am Rummage Sale Drop Off, FP 10:00am Hands 4 Hearts, FP 6:00pm Small Group, FP 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team, FP 7:30pm Chancel Choir Friday: October 9 9:00am First Kids Preschool 9:00am UMW Rummage Sale, FP Saturday: October 10 7:30am Men s Life, Bob Evans 9:00am UMW Rummage Sale, FP Next Sunday: October 11 8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship 8:30-10am FP 9:30 & 10:45am Contemporary FP 9:30am Confirmation Class, FP We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors today! Nursery Care: Room 202 See Usher for assistance. Childcare Staff Person(s): Sandra Makemson and Barbara Warner Helping Hands Ministry This ministry is available for our older members/widows who do not have family living close by to help them with odd jobs around the house. We are in need of more helping hands. If you would be willing to help in this ministry please contact Mary Davis at: mdavis@troyfumc.org. She will put you on the contact list and when a need arises she will call you.

7 Methodist Women Mission Moments After 15 weeks of study we gathered to celebrate the completion of the Bridges Program. Invited to the dinner and graduation were all the people in the program - participants, planners, workers who provided everything from meals to child care and some people from our churches willing to continue to be part of a larger community. Seeing all the people involved, celebrating the achievements of the participants and feeling the connection between people of different backgrounds was a singular moment. We realized we were part of something bigger than any individual and we did it together. Don Edwards, church and community worker, Shalom Zone: Grace Ministries, Roanoke, VA. The Health Ministry Team will be focusing on in topic of Influenza (Flu) for the month of October. This is a reminder to get a flu shot and prevent serious illness from the flu this year. The flu vaccine is available at various locations as pharmacies, grocery stores, and private physician offices. Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Over a period of 31 seasons between 1976 and 2007, estimates of fluassociated deaths in the United States range from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. During recent flu seasons, between 80% and 90% of flu related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older. Flu is more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions (as diabetes or heart disease), or weakened immune system are at greatest risk. FISH-ing Fact #4407 FISH of Troy continues to offer crisis financial assistance to clients who call from the Troy, Casstown, and Pleasant Hill areas. One assistance is available every six months for: utility disconnects up to $60 rent payments before eviction up to $125 gasoline with verified reasons $40 prescriptions up to $50 clothing through Anna's Closet up to $50

8 $4407 money pledged to assist just in August Why don't you come FISH-ing with us? Use the enclosed envelope for a donation and leave your fishing pole at home. Our volunteers will do the work. Myrna Yoder, Director of FISH 2. A church conference invites broader participation of the members of the congregation beyond just the church Council members in that all members of a local United Methodist church are invited to attend and are extended the privilege of vote. All members of the charge or church conference must be members of the local church. Annual Church Conference: Monday, October 19 ~ 6:30pm ~ Sanctuary What is a Church/Charge Conference? The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church requires that each local church hold a church or charge conference annually. This annual conference (church or charge) directs the work of the church and gives general oversight to the church council and reviews and evaluates the mission and ministry of the church, in addition to other tasks (as appropriate), such as setting salaries for the appointed or assigned pastors, electing church officers, and recommending candidates for ministry. The difference between a church or charge conference is: 1. The charge conference is the basic governing body of each United Methodist local church and is composed of all members of the church council (or administrative board or leadership team.

9 Stewardship Report General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 37 of 52 9/27/15 9/28/14 Change % Change $11, $5, $6, % 1/1/15-9/27/15 1/1/14-9/28/14 Change % Change $393, $401, ($7,861.16) -1.96% Notes 1) The 2015 General Operating Budget is $650,959 ($12,518 per week/$54,247 per month). This year s budget is 1.69% lower than the 2014 budget. 2) We have received 60.5% of our 2015 income budget year to date. 3) Online giving for all funds is $81,441 through 8/31. Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org Last Week s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings 11,635 Loose Plate 254 Sunday School Coffee 14 Upper Room 2 Breakfast 0 Missions 100 Books Skinner Books Ceiling Project 4000 ComTech Realty 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. Food Pantry 650 Let s Go! 5330 FISH 25 Hope 4 the 21 st Century SGW 200 Hymnals

10 Wednesday night fun returns beginning Oct 14 - Nov 18 from 6-7pm ROCK is for kids age 3 through 5 th grade. Join us for dinner from 5-6pm at First Place, and then take the kids to the 3rd floor of the main church building for an evening of bible story, crafts, games, and fun! We really need servants to help run this program for our kids. Servants do not need to help each Wednesday. Let us know what Wednesday you are available to serve and we will schedule you! Come Help Us ROCK For Jesus! Circle one that you will help with: Craft helper Bible Story teacher Preschool helper Your Name and Phone Number

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15 Project Chacocente Double Your Donation to Chacocente Exciting News! Three very generous Project Chacocente supporters have pledged $8,500 in matching funds now through October 11th. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar. Double the good for students at Chacocente Christian School. Your $100 gift, when matched, will provide 10 days of psychological counseling for students and their families. Your $500 gift, when matched, will provide 15 days of healthy lunches for all 159 students of the school. Please give now at: or 00matc/fundraiser/robyngage or for more information. Thank you and may God continue to bless you, your church and His children in Nicaragua. Robyn Gage President, Board of Directors Project Chacocente