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May 12, 2013 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor
Our Mission: Invite ~ Equip ~ Engage
Happy
Mather’s
Day
Mother’s Day
Welcome to Worship
Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries)
Time of Greeting Choral Introit Voluntary “Prelude on the Hymntune ‘Belmont’” R. Haan *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence”
*Hymn #158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” *Invocation *Affirmation of Faith #889 *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 “I Have Felt the Hand of God”
Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Children’s Message
All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. PreK-2nd graders will go to room 121 with Matthew and Mary Jane Johns.
Order of Worship continues on the inside of the back cover.
The First United Methodist Church
First News facebook.com/TroyFUMC ● www.troyfumc.org ● twitter.com/TroyFirst UMC ● [email protected] ● 335.2826
Mother’s Day Photos TODAY we are taking photos of Moms/Mother figures with their children. Photos are being taken in the Gathering room and at First Place. The photos will be available for pick up next Sunday, May 19.
Communion Steward Needed We are in need of someone to prepare the communion elements for worship services. Responsibilities will include purchasing the bread and juice, cutting the bread into cubes, bringing bread & juice to the church, prepare the trays and bread plates and setting them up in the Sanctuary. After communion, either on Sunday or the first of the week, they will clean and store the trays. If you would like to serve in this capacity, please contact Sue in the church office: [email protected] or 335-2826.
First Friend of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend)
Harold Wherry Stonespring of Vandalia,
4000 Singing Hills Blvd, Dayton, 45414
JAM Join us this Wednesday, May 15, for another fun evening of JAM. A pizza dinner will be served between 5-5:45pm at First Place with JAM following from 6-7pm on the 3rd floor of the main church building. Hope to see you there!
Whispers of the Heart Workshop & Art Show
Workshop: Sat, June 8: Please join us for a half day workshop on Sat, June 8, 9am-1:30pm., as we explore the ancient Christian practice of lectio and visio divina. Lectio divina, Latin for “holy or divine reading” involves the listening to and relating of scripture to this moment in our experience. Visio divina, Latin for “sacred seeing or praying with art,” involves building awareness of God as experienced through various art forms such as sculpture and painting. Both practices build our awareness of how God speaks to us. Refreshments will be served including a light lunch. Signup sheets are available in the Gathering room. Registration deadline is June 2. Pastor Maggie Sykes and Evelyn West will facilitate this retreat. Photography & Art Show: Sun, June 9: Get your cameras ready and your eyes wide open as you prepare to share through photography or original art “Where do you see God?” Please join FUMC in this unique opportunity to share your vision of God in the world through photography (8 X 10 matted or framed) or original art work (no larger than 18 X 20 matted or framed) with an art show at FUMC on June 9 & 16 inclusive. A reception will be held on June 9 between services and after worship. Entry deadline is May 31st.
“Kids’ Korner” Congratulations to:
Mindy Heffner for recently being inducted into the National Society for Leadership and Success At The Ohio State Universit.y
Call the Church office (335-2826) or e-mail: [email protected] with special things your children have
accomplished, so we can celebrate with you.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 10-14, 6-8:15pm each evening. Kids will learn to depend on the promises of Jesus – promises each of us can cling to! Volunteers are needed so please contact Penny Hoekstra at 335-2826 or by email at [email protected] or Eden Maxwell at 545-8821 or by email at [email protected] if you are interested!
Normile Adoption We are looking for some NEW ideas for fundraisers and need your help! Anyone with any fundraiser ideas please contact us. We will be having a garage sale again this year and will be accepting donations from now until the sale. The date for the garage sale is 6/20, 6/21, and 6/22. Please contact us for pick up or to drop off donations. Book your mini photo session with Danielle Mitchell Photography for $100 from now until August and we will get $50 of each
session booked towards our adoption. The sessions are 30 min. and you will get a cd with the edited photos. Don't delay schedule today! Check out our website for updates and online giving https://sites.google.com/site/normilefamilyadoption/ Thank you for all of your love and support! Justin & Mallory Normile [email protected] 937.542.9649
Ushers Needed Usher captains / Ushers are needed for the second service in August, November, and December. No experience is necessary; we’ll train you. Please contact Steve Johnson at 339-9512 if you are willing to serve or have questions.
Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please email:
[email protected] or call 335-2826.
B.I.B.L.E. Class
B.I.B.L.E. Study Class on Tuesday evenings in Room 311 will be on Spring Break during the month of May, with studies resuming on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
Easter Dramas DVDs of The Twelve Seats and At His Feet will be available on Sun, Apr 28 for pick up in the Gathering room. They are free of charge for you and your friends & family to enjoy. Susan Furlong
TFY Update Shout out to all of the TFY parents! We will be having a parent meeting on Wed, May 15. This will be your chance to hear about the upcoming summer, and also voice your thoughts on the previous year. Be at the Worship Center in First Place at 8pm. Any questions, please contact Zack Conway, [email protected] or (570) 617-8345
Fair Trade Sunday Final Fair Trade Sunday until Fall will be May 26. This will be the last chance to get fair trade coffee, cocoa and chocolate from Equal exchange until we resume fair trade Sundays in the fall.
Let's Go! Final payment is due for the Pittsburgh Express trip. The deposit is due for the Pigeon Forge/Smoky Mt. Show trip. Bob & Ann Baird, 335-4338
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: [email protected].
Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in June & July. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays.
Dorothy Love’s “Caring for the Caregiver”
Pamela Sturtz, our health ministry coordinator, will be attending this seminar on Wed, May 29 at Dorothy Love Retirement Center from noon-5:30pm. If anyone would like to attend with her and ride along, please call the church office at 335-2826.
Preaching Schedule May 19
8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger
May 26
8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger
First Kids Preschool Assistant Teacher
First Kids Preschool will have a position available for a part time, assistant teacher for the 2013-14 school year. Zack Conway has filled this position for the 2012-13 school year, however, Zack’s responsibilities as full-time Youth Director will prevent him from working at First Kids next year. If you know of someone who may be interested in working at First Kids, please have them contact Bridget Haines at [email protected] or call 335-2826 for more details. Requirements:
Must love children. Must be 18 years of age. Must have at least a H.S. Diploma
or GED.
Experience preferred. Must pass State and Federal
Background Check.
Altar Roses A red rose has been placed on the Sanctuary altar in celebration of:
♥ Cameron Blythe, born on May 7. He is the son of Matt & Amanda Blythe and the grandson of Bob & Jennie Blythe. A white rose has been placed on the Sanctuary altar in memory of: † Lillian Kendall who passed away May 6. She is the mother of Tom Kendall and grandmother of Kristin Quinn and Lisa Maxson.
Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose.
Thank You! “Thank you for the purple pansy plant. It is so pretty. It was delivered by a nice young family with 2 children. It is nice to be remembered.” Kathryn Young
Weekly Calendar
Today: May 12 Mother’s Day Photos
8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship
8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place
Monday: May 13
6:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans
9:00am First Kids Preschool
9:15am Intercessory Prayer Group
9:30am Staff meeting
1:00 & 5:00pm Food Pantry (FP)
3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise (FP)
3:45pm Pilates Class (FP)
6:00pm Girl Scout Yearend Party
6:30pm Staff Parish
Tuesday: May 14
9:00am First Kids Preschool
9:30am UMW Board Meeting
2:00pm Fidelity Health
7:00pm Cartwright Circle
Wednesday: May 15
9:00am First Kids Preschool
1:00pm Food Pantry (FP)
3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises (FP)
3:45pm Pilates Class (FP)
5:15pm JAM Meal (FP)
6:00pm JAM
6:00pm Alpha Course (FP)
6:00pm Team G(race) UpNrunning
6:30pm Youth Group
8:00pm Parents of Youth Meeting (FP)
Thursday: May 16
9:00am First Kids Preschool
11:30am Soup, Salad & Stories
6:30pm Bell Choir
7:00pm Praise Team (FP)
Friday: May 17
9:00am First Kids Preschool
1:00pm Food Pantry (FP)
Saturday: May 18
7:30am Men’s Prayer Bfast @ Friendly’s
7:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans
8:00am Alpha Retreat
1:00pm Bishop Birthday Party
2:00pm UMW Tea Party (FP)
Next Sunday: May 19 Camp Sunday
8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship
8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place
1:00pm Groves Anniversary Party
12:30pm Sr. High Fun Day
Food Pantry 2013 May Week 1: Families Individuals* 1st Time Visitors Year Families 1937
to Date Individuals* 6259 Total: 1st Time Visitors 116
*individuals = # of persons living in household
Helping Hands Ministry Our “Helping Hands Ministry” provides assistance to those in our congregation who have difficulty with certain chores around the house. Examples would be: raking leaves, putting in a A/C window unit, washing windows etc. Several of our volunteers in this ministry are no longer able to do the heavy lifting that is sometimes required. If you would be willing to help in this ministry please call the church office, 335-2826, to put your name on the list of helpers.
Updated Address Directories You may pick up an updated address directory in the Gathering room or at First Place.
You’re Invited!
50th Wedding Anniversary On April 27, Don and Juanita Groves celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their daughters are hosting a reception on Sun, May 19 from 1-3pm, in the church Social Room, if you would like to stop by to congratulate them.
We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors today!
Nursery Care: Rooms 200-202 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 Lowell & Mary Davis Cherry St Nancy Yantis
10:45am:
Franklin St Steve & Deb Schumann Cherry Street Mark, Loren, Owen &
Liam Evilsizor
Usher Captains: 8:15am: Bruce Beeman
10:45am: Ann Baird
Acolytes: Rachel Anderson &
Margaret Snee
Special Needs:
Large print Bibles, Hymnals and 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 45373
Website: www.troyfumc.orgEmail: [email protected] 937-335-2826
Twitter: twitter.com/TroyFirstUMC Fax: 937-332-0070
facebook.com/TroyFUMC
Upcoming Events May 15: JAM & JAM Meal May 18: UMW Tea, 1:30pm
May 19: Camp Sunday June 10-14: VBS June 16-20: Youth Mission June 16: Father’s Day Photos June 18-20: Let’s Go! Pittsburgh Express July 6-13: 7th-12th Grade Mission Trip July 17: Let’s Go! Tecumseh Aug 1-4: Church Camp Aug 18: Back 2 School Blessing/Kindergarten Bibles / Block Party Aug 21: Youth Fall Kick Off Aug 22: Let’s Go! Mystery Trip Sept 15: Church Picnic @ Troy City Park Sept 16-19: Let’s Go! Pigeon Forge & Smokey Mountain Show Oct 13: All Church Carry In Oct 27-Nov 4: Let’s Go! The Splendors of Italy Nov 3: All Saints Sunday & Church Lunch Nov 11-15: Let’s Go! Christmas in New York City Dec 11: Let’s Go! La Comedia’s Christmas Spectacular
Church Council Retreat This spring our Church Council held a retreat at
which the Pastor’s Vision Team presented their
findings and the Church Council set goals for Troy First to address specific needs. A new
Vision and Mission statement was adopted as well.
Vision Statement: The Vision of Troy First United Methodist Church is to make disciples and spread the Good News by living, obeying and applying the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Mission Statement: The Mission of Troy First United Methodist Church is to INVITE - EQUIP - ENGAGE.
GOALS: Goal #1: Implement a Small Group Program with training by Pastor Dave and the staff, to include a high-level plan to be presented at the next Church Council meeting on May 20, 2013. Goal #2: Form a seven-person Facilities Task Force, consisting of three Trustees and four congregational members to address facilities expansion. This Task Force will provide a preliminary report to Church Council on September 16, 2013. The scope of the study/report will include all facilities currently owned and other potential future acquisitions. Goal #3: Form a committee to assess the current and future physical space needs for all church ministries and present these needs to the Facilities Task Force.
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, Maggie Sykes, Jill Peters,
Jan Wise & Janet Wright
Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Peter Dow, Mark Rogers, Steve Sykes, & Nick Tumbleson
Basses: Bob Blythe, Dale Fisher, Jack Hoekstra, Joe Mosher, Bruce Scranton & Stan
Shaw
Stewardship Update
General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving
Week 18 of 52
5/5/13 4/29/12 Change % Change
$11,441.25 $7,727.45 $3,713.80 +48.1% 89.4% of our weekly need
1/1/13-5/5/13 1/1/12-4/29/12 Change % Change
$195,324.00 $182,391.80 $12,932.20 +7.1%
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 29.3% of our operating budget needs for the year.
3) Online giving is included in the year-to-date figures. Through 4/30, total online giving for all
funds was $31,289.
Questions? Ask the Treasurer: [email protected]
Last Week’s Offering
Money Received for the General Operating Fund
General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings 11441.25
Loose Plate 361.75 Sunday School 23.85
Coffee 15.80
Upper Room 19 Facility Use 74 Breakfast 226 Youth Group 95
Books 30 Jerseys 90
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 320 Let’s Go! 1931 Palms 240 Missions 50 Red’s Game 70 Troy Lunch Club 25 First Kids 3834 BHoH 50
Special Campaigns
Third Floor Ceiling Project
Total Spent: $48,248
Total Contributions Received: $13,683
Deficit: $34,565
Attendance Worship: 441 Sunday School: 121
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Stained Glass Windows - Dome Goal: $115,000 Received $55,343 (48%)
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100.00% First Place Mortgage Original Note: $672,000 Current Balance: $226,085.31
Offertory “Offerings” S. Heller *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #695 “O Lord May Church and Home Combine” Scripture Lesson: John 20:11-18 Claudia Rogers Sermon “A Very Present Help Part 3: The Ascension: So What? ” Rev. Dave Leckrone *Hymn #327 “Crown Him with Many Crowns *Benediction *Parting Hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Postlude “To God Be the Glory” G. Parker Tawnie Johnson *congregation stands if able
Today’s Anthem: “I Have Felt the Hand of God” Text: Pamela Martin Music: Craig Courtney
I have felt the hand of God in your hand.
Holding me, you gave me strength to stand.
When I was all alone, you came and met my need.
And when I lost my way, your hand was there to
lead.
Through your touch, God’s hand reached out to me.
I have felt the hand of God in your hand.
I have heard the voice of God in your voice.
Singing praise, you taught me to rejoice.
Your voice of comfort caused my grief to end.
And when my faith was gone, you called me home
again.
When you spoke, God’s voice called out to me.
I have heard the voice of God in your voice.
I have seen the face of God in your face.
Giving all, you shared with me God’s grace.
And you were faithful to guide me as I grew.
I saw your love for God and I saw God in you.
When you smiled, God’s love surrounded me.
I have seen the face of God,
I have heard the voice of God,
I have felt the hand of God through you.
The Altar Flowers are presented by Bob Wise, in loving memory of his mother, Thelma Wise.
F♥MC Health Ministry Helps!
