December 6, 2015

Second Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Ty Williams, Associate Pastor

Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor

Our Mission: Invite ~ Equip ~ Engage

Worship Services 8:15 & 10:45am ~ Traditional (Sanctuary)

9:30am & 10:45am ~ Contemporary (First Place)

November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Rev. y Williams, Associate 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)

November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Rev. y Williams, Associate 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)

Welcome to Worship Prelude “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” arr. Andy Clark Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries)

Lighting of the Advent Candles Choral Introit Voluntary A Lovely Rose is Blooming Tawnie Johnson, Organist *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence” *Hymn #64 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” *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.

Chancel Choir “All Praise to Thee” Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Children’s Message (10:45) Charlotte Snee All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps.

PreK-2nd graders will go to Room 304. Offertory (8:15) "There's a Song in the Air" D. Hegarty

(10:45) “How Sweet the Sound” arr Chris Sharp Doxology #95 *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #211 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Special Music “The First Noel” arr. Mark Taylor “The Herald Angel Swing” arr. Mike Story Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Scott Harshman Sermon “Great Expectations” Rev. Dave Leckrone *Hymn #196 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” *Benediction Postlude (8:15) “A Festive Trumpet Tune" G. Martin

(10:45) “We Three Kings” arr. Paul Clark *congregation stands if able

The First United Methodist Church

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110 W. Frankin St., Troy 45373 937-335-2826 Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Caroling Today! Please join us today as we go caroling to some of our “Special Folks.” This is a special time for them and they love to see their members of their church. Meet at First Place at 3pm. We will divide into teams and head out. When we returen to First Place, we will enjoy pizza together.

Troy High School Jazz Band Alto Sax: Kane Feltner & Niki Drake Tenor Sax: Jon Gaul, Josh Keechle, Jason Shiltz & Jennica Funderburg Bari Sax: Spencer Blackton Trombone: Ben Leckrone, Kyra Leckrone, Nick Simon, Cameron Burch & Cynthia Stanley Trumpet: Abby Smith, Brandon Blier, Pete Sheehan, Matthew Jackson, Ryan Subler, Jozee Huber & Zoey Gueder Drumset: Ben Walkup Bass: Brett Galey

Epiphany Today Charlotte Snee is giving a behind-the-scenes look at the importance and value of the three gifts the Magi brought to the Christ Child.

This is what the branches and blossoms of a frankincense tree look like. A metal blade is used to nick the tree, allowing droplets of white, milky sap to bleed slowly onto the bark. After the resin starts to harden, it is scraped off and left to dry in the sun. The resulting pellets may then be used in its dried form or steamed to yield essential oils. Myrrh is also made from sap, and both substances are edible and often chewed like gum. They are extremely fragrant, particularly when burned, with frankincense giving off a sweet, citrusy scent and myrrh producing a piney, bitter odor. In Biblical times both were used for their antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, to treat everything from indigestion and chronic coughs to hemorrhoids and halitosis.

Fair Trade Sunday: Today!!! Fair Trade products make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. You can purchase coffee, many varieties of chocolate including special holiday chocolate minis, baking chocolate & chips, and dried fruit. We also have coffee from Costa Rica. Visit the table in the Gathering room after both services to fight injustice and to support small farmers around the world.

Poinsettias Envelopes for poinsettias are in your bulletin. Deadline for turning in the enveiope is Mon, Dec 14.

Partners in Hope Christmas Gifts for the Partners in Hope Christmas Shop should be delivered to the Church by next Sun, Dec 13. Gifts can be in the $15, $20 or $25.00 range and can be for either boys or girls. Cookies can be delivered to the Church by Mon, Dec 14 or call Bob Schuller at 339-4110 for pick up if needed.

Special Folks Flowers TODAY!!!

Please take time today to deliver a poinsettia to one or two of our “Special Folks.” Addresses are on the back of the card. “Special Folks” are those who have a hard time getting around or may have lost a spouse in the past year. They love to see members of their church family and it always brightens their day to know you have cared enough to stop and drop of a flower and maybe even have a short visit.

Helen Romick’s Service Helen Romick’s service will be this afternoon at 2pm in the Sanctuary.

Stained Glass Windows Completion Need: $21,000

Nativity Display The Haddad family would like to share the joy of Christmas with the outdoor lighted display of the Nativity at 843 Crestview Dr., Troy, 335-4502, Arthur & Gail Haddad

Altar Flowers The Altar flowers are presented to the

Glory of God by Ivan and Pat Kunkleman in celebration of their 59th anniversary.

TFY: Troy First Youth Tonight: Romans & Christians

Dec 16: TFY Christmas Party No TFY Dec 23 or 30. Jan 1: Pancake Breakfast @ FP, 7am-12:30pm Jan 15-17: Winter Youth Retreat

Altar Roses A white rose has been placed on the altar in memory of:

† Esther Flora, who passed away Nov 24th, she is the Grandmother of Dave Flora. † Larry Linker, who passed away Nov 28. He is a FUMC member.

Let’s Go! The 2016 Trip Brochures are now available. Stop by the Gathering room to pick up a brochure and sign up for trips. Bob and Ann Baird, 335-4338

First Friend of the Week: (Take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.)

Bruce Beeman 613 S. Walnut St., Troy

World Race for Hope 5k Start off the New Year on the right foot! Registration is open for the 9th annual World Race for Hope 5k run/walk. The race will take place on Jan 1, 2016 @ 10am, with the start & finish at First Place. The Troy First youth group will once again be

serving up a freewill offering pancake breakfast starting at 10am. Register before 11/30 in order to be guaranteed organic cotton, fair trade race shirt. Register online at https://runsignup.com/worldraceforhopetroy, or with the paper forms found in the Gathering Room. Proceeds used to fight modern day slavery locally and around the world.

Susannah Wesley Circle Our Christmas party will be at La Piazza at 5:30pm, Dec 9th. We will have a $5. Gift exchange.

Great Gift Idea! The UMW cookbook makes a wonderful Christmas gift. Cookbooks are available from any UMW member or contact: Kay Kaebnick at wkaebnick@woh.rr.com or 335-8704. Cookbooks are $16 each.

Please keep the following member(s) of our church family in your prayers:

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 335-2826 or

staff@troyfumc.org.

Attendance Nov 29

Worship: 391 Sunday School:

Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Sue Gessaman Cherry St Mike Bartik 10:45am: Franklin St Ted & Mary Jo Lyons Cherry Street Rick & Lynn Matson

Usher Captains: 8:15am: Lew McClelland 10:45am: TBD

Acolytes: Parker Nichols &

Nathan Johns

Weekly Calendar Today: December 6

2nd Sunday of Advent / Poinsettias for our

Special Folks

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

2:00pm Romick Memorial

3:00pm Romick Gathering, FP

3:00pm Christmas Caroling to our Special Folks

4:00pm Big Brothers, FP

6:30pm TFY: Romans & Christians

Monday: December 7

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

5:00pm Health Partners, FP

5:45pm Girl Scouts

6:30pm Grandmother’s Club

7:00pm Church Council

Tuesday: December 8

8:30am First Kids Preschool

9:30am Bell Quartet

5:30pm Troy High School Support Staff, FP

Wednesday: December 9

8:30am First Kids Preschool

3:00pm Senior Exercise, FP

3:45pm Pilates, FP

4:00pm Hospice Christmas Party, FP

6:00pm Men’s Group, FP

6:30pm TFY, FP

Thursday: December 10

8:30am First Kids Preschool

10:00am Hands 4 Hearts, FP

6:00pm Small Group, FP

6:30pm Bell Choir

7:00pm Praise Team

7:30pm Choir

7:35pm Finance Committee

Friday: December 11

8:30am First Kids Preschool

12:00pm Critchley Party, FP

Saturday: December 12

7:30am Men’s Life, Bob Evans

Next Sunday: December 13

3rd Sunday of Advent / $1 offering for Kyle

School Gala

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

12:00pm Miami County Children Services, FP

12:00pm Set up for Monday’s concert

Washcloths for Nicaragua We are now accepting washcloths. You may put your handmade washclothes in the basket near the office. We will be accepting washcloths thru the first week of January. Thank you for your help. Pat Rahlf

Mitten Trees Today in the Gathering room & First Place are undecorated Christmas trees. We are asking you to decorate this tree with mittens, hats and scarves for needy children and adults in our community. If you have any questions please contact

Penny Hoekstra at 335-2826 or by email at: phoekstra@troyfumc.org.

Chancel Choir Members: Sopranos: Nan Conard, Kathi Dow, Janice

Harshman, Lillian Holmes, Marilee Lake, Joyce Mosher, Jan Murphy & Stephanie Purcell

Altos: Janice Brenneman, Myrle Briggs, Bonnie

Brohard, Pam Gibellino, Bobbi Kelly, Carol Marheine, Jan Wise & Janet Wright

Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Ken Crawford, Peter Dow, Mark Rogers

Basses: Bob Blythe, Scott Harshman, Allen

Marheine, Jerry Mathew, Joe Mosher & Bruce

Scranton

Choral Anthem “All Praise to Thee”

Text Music by Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ ELAINE HAGENBERG

German, st. 1370

Martin Luther, 1524, cento Translation unknown

All praise to Thee, eternal God,

Who, clothed in garb of flesh and blood,

Dost take a manger for Thy throne,

While worlds on worlds are Thine alone.

Alleluiah.

Thou comest in the darksome night

To make us children of the light,

To make us in the realms divine,

Like Thine own angels, round Thee shine.

Alleluiah.

A little Child, Thou art our Guest

That weary ones in Thee may rest;

Forlorn and lowly is Thy birth

That we may rise to heaven from earth.

Alleluiah.

Upcoming Events Dec 6: 2nd Sunday of Advent / poinsettias for our Special Folks / Fair Trade Sunday / Caroling Dec 13: 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec 20: 4th Sunday of Advent Dec 24: Services @ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 11pm Dec 24-25: Office closed for Christmas Dec 31: Church office closes @ noon Jan 1: World Race for Hope, Youth Pancake breakfast

Methodist Women Mission Moment

"It was an eye-opening experience!" I often hear these words from young Japanese women who participate in the seminar programs offered by Wesley Foundation. Hearing these words and seeing young women get empowered by the Spirit and knowledge of justice makes me feel so blessed to serve Christ in this place. For many of these women, Christian faith is still a foreign religion. Yet through the programs and seminars of Wesley Foundation, many feel being welcomed by God's love and some of them welcome Christ in their lives. Hikari Chang, United Methodist Women regional missionary, Wesley Foundation, Tokyo, Japan Jeanne Roe Smith, deaconess, chaplain and executive director, Wesley Foundation Serving UCLA. Los Angeles, Calif.

Usher Captains Needed Usher Captains are needed for the 10:45am traditional services. Usher Captains are also needed for our Christmas Eve services. Please contact Jason Purdy at 875-5553 or allproturfland.com.

Kyle School Christmas Gala In addition to gifts for families at Kyle School, the Outreach committee also supports Kyle’s Christmas Gala. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering room and at First Place to work at their Christmas Gala. The Gala is held this Sat, Dec, 12, from 8:30-11:30am. They need help at the family breakfast, the book store, the Santa shop, and the gift shopping area. Just sign up for a time and they will put you to work. We will be taking a dollar donation collection on Sunday Dec 13, to help support the family breakfast. Come and have fun with joyful children. Thanks for taking all the gift tags. The Kroger gift certificates need to be put in a marked envelope and delivered to the Church office. Thank You! The Outreach Committee

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

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 see an Usher.

Special Needs:

Large print bulletins are available from an Usher.

2016 Altar Flowers The 2016 Altar Flower List is now available in the Gathering Room.

First Place Food Pantry A ministry of the First United Methodist Church

721 Lincoln Ave, Troy Hours:

Monday, Wednesday* & Friday 1-3pm

Monday Evening: 5-6:30pm *2nd Wednesday: 3-5pm

Must bring a photo ID and proof of residency for Troy.

Volunteers always needed!!!

There will be blood pressure checks TODAY Dec. 6, 9am-9:30am @ both the church and First Place. At 11:45am there will be blood pressure checks at the church only. The Health Ministry will be doing a "Putting on the Reds" campaign in Feb for Women's heart month. We need women to wear something red on Dec 20 and volunteer to have their picture taken to be used on several posters that are being made. The pictures will be taken in the Gathering room & First Place at 9:15 and 11:45am.

Christmas Eve Celebrations 5, 7, 9 & 11pm

Traditional (Sanctuary)

6 & 8pm Contemporary (First Place)

5, 6, 7pm

Childcare available for 3 years and under

7, 9, & 11pm Communion served in Sanctuary

Stewardship Report

General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving Week 48 of 52

11/29/15 11/30/14 Change % Change

$13,016.24 $10,821.00 $2,195.24 +20.3%

1/1/15-11/30/15 1/1/14-11/30/14 Change % Change

$505,555.27 $510,949.10 ($5,393.82) -1.1%

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 77.7% of our 2015 income budget year to date.

3) Online giving for all funds is $117,262 through 11/30.

Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org

Last Week’s Offering

Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings 13,016.24 Loose Plate 220.250 Sunday School 0 Coffee 28.49 Upper Room 8 Breakfast 135 Youth 0 Parking Rental 2565 ComTech Realty 2440.41 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.

Carrie Komjasti 5 UM Student Day 1165 Youth Auction 410 Food Pantry 685 FISH 75 SGW 200 First Kids 862 WR4H 25.26 BHoH 1560 Traveling Team 356

2nd Annual New Years Day TFY Pancake Breakfast

9:30-11:30am New Years Day

Troy First Youth

will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast!

Pancakes, Sausage / Bacon, along with beverages will be served at First Place

for a Freewill Offering.

All money raised will go towards Troy First Youth

local mission efforts.

TFY is inviting Troy FUMC to come and enjoy a

New Years Day Pancake Breakfast!

We appreciate all of your support!