February 23, 2014 Seventh 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)

Welcome to Worship

Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries)

Time of Greeting

Choral Introit Voluntary “O God Beyond All Praising” Anna Laura Page *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.

Choral Anthem “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ”

Violin: Christopher Christman Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Children’s Message Kirk Nichols

All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. PreK-2nd graders will go to room 304 with Matthew and Mary Jane Johns.

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The First United Methodist Church

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New Member Meeting If you would like to be a member of The First United Methodist Church, there will be a meeting next Sun, Mar 2, at 9:30am in Pastor Dave’s office. Please email us at: staff@troyfumc.org or call the church office at: 335-2826 to let us know that you will be attending.

New Series Begins @ FP You are invited to take a journey of faith with us as we explore a new series: "BAGGAGE." Our new series will begin next Sun, Mar 2 at First Place, 9:30 & 10:45am. Leave that baggage (overwork, stress, anxiety...) behind, the less you carry, the farther you will go. Together we will ease the burdens that God never meant for us to bear alone.

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.

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

Tony Sutton 520 Whispering Pines Ave, Tipp City, 45371

Happy 70th birthday-Feb 28!

ROCK Continues Come ROCK with the kitchen crew & eat from 5-6pm, Wednesdays @ First Place.

ROCK begins @ 6pm on the 3rd floor of the main church building. All are welcome!

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 now Bob & Ann Baird

Meatball or grilled

cheese andwiches

Soups & salads

Veggie tray

Brownies & ice cream

Drinks

Wed,

Feb 26

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 573-6150 or 875-0350 or by emailing phoekstra@troyfumc.org. Tickets are also available from Baird Funeral Home. Reservations must be made by Mar 7.

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.

Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers:

♥Penny Wehrley ~ recovering from shoulder

surgery ♥Larry Smallenbarger ~ recovering at home

from Pacemaker surgery ♥Karen Painter ~ at Troy Center recovering

from brain surgery ♥Jan Brenneman ~ hernia surgery @ Wexner

Medical Center in Columbus on Feb 25

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.

Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please email: staff@troyfumc.org or call 335-2826.

AED/CPR Training Available If you are interested in CPR training, the Hayner Cultural Center is offering Heartsaver CPR/AED training. Contact Hayner for more information @ 339-0457.

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

† Delphini Newman, who passed away Feb 19. She is the grandmother of Cherilyn Polhamus and the sister–in-law of Joyce Heffelfinger.

Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose.

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 335-2826. Classes for children aged 18 months to pre-kindergarten are available. Please visit our website at www.firstkidspreschool.org for more information.

The Fellowship Class The Fellowship Class will begin a new book study TODAY. 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.

West Ohio Conference Scholarships

The West Ohio Conference offers two scholarship opportunities for West Ohio undergraduate students attending accredited institutions of higher education - the West Ohio Student Leadership Scholarship and the West Ohio Ethnic Minority Scholarship. West Ohio Student Leadership Scholarship This scholarship is open to any West Ohio United Methodist high school senior or undergraduate of any institution of higher learning. This fund awards up to ten scholarships with a minimum $500.00 award per student. Students chosen for this award must show leadership ability in church, school, and community and have maintained a 2.5 GPA. West Ohio Ethnic Minority Scholarship A $3,000.00 award is available to an incoming freshman of ethnic origin who plans to attend any United Methodist college or university, has a 2.5 GPA minimum and financial need. If there is no qualified applicant the Student Leadership Scholarship applicants may be considered.

Deadline for submission for both of these scholarships is April 1, 2014. For more information please visit: http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/undergraduate-scholarships.

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Scholarships In addition, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) offers additional scholarship opportunities. You can find links to information about those scholarships here as well. If you have any questions about these scholarships, please email RaNae Street at: rstreet@wocumc.org or call 614-844-6200 x 325.

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 16-21. 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)

United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. United Methodist Women and The United Methodist Church's principles and values include:

Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth.

Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.

Promoting inclusion and equity. Promoting fair labor practices. Promoting economic and

environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Troy First UMW Our Troy First UMW invites women of all ages to join them for one of their “Circles” or “General Meetings.” Women need other women and in this frantic world we live in, it’s not always easy to cultivate relationships with other women outside of our immediate sphere. UMW provides a setting where women of all ages can connect and make lasting friendships, grow spirituality and serve together. Please feel

free to join us for one of our Circles: Faith Hope: 1st Tues, 10am, Social Room

Cartwright: 2nd Tues, 7pm, Social Room

Susanna Wesley: 2nd Wed, 7pm, Social

Room

TFY Update JR. HIGH LOCK-IN is this coming weekend! Start napping now, so you can be ready for a late night filled with friends, Jumpys, Romans & Christians, and so much more. We will be meeting from 7pm-7am at First Place. All 6-8th grade students are welcome to attend. If you are interested, please RSVP to Zack so he has a head count (570) 617-8345. Also we would ask all participants to bring a snack to share.

Preaching Schedule Mar 2

8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger

Mar 9

8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger

Upcoming Events 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 30-June 6: 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 2014-2015 school year. (Contract starts Aug 1, 2014) This position is part time, 20-25 hours a week. To work in a loving, creative, Christian atmosphere, please email 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 email introduction letter, resume and references.

Weekly Calendar Today: February 23 Normile Baptism

8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship

8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place

Monday: February 24

6:30am Men’s Life @ 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 Girl Scouts

7:00pm Prayer Shawl @ FPC

7:00pm Trustees

Tuesday: February 25

9:00am First Kids Preschool

6:30pm BIBLE Class

Wednesday: February 26

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 27

8:00am Fidelity Health, FP

9:00am First Kids Preschool

6:30pm Bell Choir

7:00pm Praise Team (FP)

7:00pm Task Force

7:30pm Chancel Choir

Friday: February 28

9:00am First Kids Preschool

1:00pm Food Pantry (FP)

2:00pm Optimist Meeting

7:00pm Jr Hi Lock In, FP

Saturday: March 1

7:30am Men’s Prayer Bfast @ Friendly’s

7:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans

10:00am Madeline Johnson Funeral

2:00pm Jacob Sweeney Eagle Scout Court of

Honor

Next Sunday: March 2

8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship

8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place

9:30am New Member Meeting, Ps Dave’s office

The Walk to Emmaus

Sidney Gatherings: 2nd Tues @ 7pm First UMC, 230 E Poplar St,

Dayton Gatherings: 2nd Mon @ 7:15pm Normandy UMC, 450 W Alex-Bell, Centerville

Upcoming Walks:

Dayton Women’s #93: July 17-20 Men’s #58: Aug 21-24

Sidney Women’s #63 July 10-14

Men’s #58: Mar 20-23

Information about The Walk to Emmaus may be found in the Gathering room or at First Place.

Attendance Report Worship: 439 Sunday school: 107

Higher Education Assistance Grant Applications

Now Available Applications for higher education assistance grants from Troy First United Methodist Church for the 2014-15 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 335-2826. *****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*****

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 Pat Swank

Cherry St Janet Estey

10:45am:

Franklin St Ken & Carol Davis

Cherry Street Dot Ristoff, Brooke & Haley Beeler

Usher Captains: 8:15am: Steve Hamman 10:45am: Bob Parker

Acolytes ~ 10:45 Sydney & Noah Clyne 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 45373 Website: www.troyfumc.orgEmail:

staff@troyfumc.org 937-335-2826

Twitter: twitter.com/TroyFirstUMC facebook.com/TroyFUMC

Thank You! “To the Methodist Church & Pastors Dave & Bob, Thank you very much. I appreciate the flowers-they are beautiful. Enjoyed the visit with the gentleman who gave them to me. Thanks again! LaVerne Potter

Special Campaigns

Free Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure checks will be available in the main church office on Sun, Mar 9 from 9-9:30am and 11:45- noon.

From Your Trustees… The Trustees have set 2014 as the goal to complete the Stained Glass Windows. For over a year now, we have collected funds for the next to the last phase–the Dome. We currently have the funds to complete the restoration. However, we still need around $25,000 to paint the inside of the dome while the windows are restored. We are so close! We are offering a challenge to those who want to help us “finish strong.” If 200 people would contribute $125.00 each over the next 3-4 months, we can complete this phase! We ask you to please prayerfully consider what you can contribute to finish this phase of the Stained Glass Project.

Thanks you for your faithfulness, Troy First Trustees

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______________

Email Address______________________________________________________________________

Allergies or Special Needs_____________________________________________________________

Please check one: I prefer that my confirmation letter be emailed________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 335-3376 or email kovinuse@woh.rr.com. Further

information will be sent in a confirmation letter one week prior to the retreat.

Stewardship Report General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving

Week 7of 52

2/16/14 2/17/13 Change % Change

$11,884.00 $9,745.00 $2,139.00 +21.9% 1/1/14-2/16/14 1/1/13-2/17/13 Change % Change

$73,644.44 $71,066.75 $2,597.69 +3.66%

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 11.1% of our 2014 income budget year to date.

3) Online giving for all funds is $8,994.00 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 $11884 Loose Plate 228.35

Sunday School 19.04

Coffee 30 Upper Room 12

Breakfast 95 Youth 20

ROCK Meal 350

Facility Use 300 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 205 Dance 420 Let’s Go! 1830 Nic Trip 509 FISH 300

Offertory “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness” Anna Laura Page *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #314 “In the Garden” Scripture Lesson: James 5:7-12 Ken Crawford Sermon “You Didn’t Hear This From Me.” Pastor Dave Leckrone *Hymn #402 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” *Benediction *Parting Hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Postlude “Holy, Holy” John Dykes

Tawnie Johnson, Organist

*congregation stands if able

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Choral Anthem: “Great Is Thy

Faithfulness” Words by Thomas O. Chisholm

Music by William M. Runyan Arranged by Craig Courtney

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail

not;

As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Refrain

Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,

Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Refrain

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to

guide;

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,

Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Refrain

The altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by John and Chris Terwilliger, in honor of their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Stechschulte and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Terwilliger and our Childern Matthew and Luke.