Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 2016

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)

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

Time of Greeting Choral Introit Voluntary “Stand Up & Bless the Lord” L. Smith *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence” *Hymn #400 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” *Invocation *Affirmation of Faith #881 *Gloria Patri The Ministry of the Church The Sunday Morning Breakfast 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 “Lord is My Shepherd”

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

PreK-2nd graders will go to room 304 with Mary Jane & Matthew Johns. Offertory “There’s Not a Friend” Van Denman Thompson *Doxology #95 *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #430 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” Chancel Bells “Now all the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Scripture Reading: Scripture John 1:14-18 Ken Crawford Sermon “Softly” Rev. Dave Leckrone *Hymn #389 “Freely, Freely” *Benediction Postlude “The Solid Rock” Edward Broughton Tawnie Johnson, Organist *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

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

Don & Linda Karnes 10 Cache Cay, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Linda’s birthday is April 20th and their

60th Anniversary is April 21st!!!

Carillon Brass Quintet to Perform Next Sunday

Carillon Brass, a quintet from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, will present a free concert on Sunday, Apr 24, 2:30pm in the Sanctuary. The concert is sponsored by Troy Mayors’ Concerts, Inc., the same group that brings a concert to the Square in downtown Troy each August. Charles Pagnard, the group’s principal trumpet player and Cedarville University professor of music, said the program will include a wide variety of music. “We pride ourselves on being entertaining as well as musical,” Pagnard said. “We like to have fun with music, and we like our audience to have fun as well.”

The Carillon Brass will be joined in a few compositions by the First United Methodist Church Chancel Handbell Choir under the direction of David Pinkerton of Troy.

Donate Your Soles to Kyle Elementary School

Help Kyle School raise funds for our organization by donating new or gently worn, used shoes! Kyle Elementary is conducting a shoe collection drive to raise funds for Educational programming, classroom support and materials. Their goal is 100 bags (25 pairs of shoes). Total collection of 2500 gently worn or new shoes. Our School will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds20rgs will purchase all of the donated goods. Tubs are available in the Gathering room and at First Place. ***Remember new or gently used shoes.****

TFY Troy First Youth meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm in First Place Apr 16: Skyzone, 1:30-4:30pm May 7: Mother/Daughter Night: Dinner & Putt Putt @ Young’s Dairy, 6-9:30pm May 11: Senior Picnic / Last Night of TFY 6:30-8:30pm May 13-14: All youth Lock In, 7pm-7am, FP

Altar Flowers The Altar flowers are presented to the

Glory of God by Brad and Laura Bemus, in loving memory of Newell and Wyrtus

Christopher and Richard Bemus.

Come join us! There will be over 30 booths which will provide education and information on health topics such as: sleep disorders, restless leg syndrome, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chiropractic services by Dr. Jeff Studebaker and Primary Eye Care. Among the community partners and organizations participating are: First Place Food Pantry, First United Methodist Health Ministry, Samaritan Sleep Center, Miami County Parks, Health Partners Free Clinic, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Troy Fire Dept., Miami Co Sheriff Dept., Hospice of Miami County, Area Agency on Aging, Tri County Board of Mental Health, The Farm/Sprout Club, Steele Insurance, Baird Funeral Home, Freedom to Run, Koester Pavilion, Essential Oils by Amanda, Laughing Dog Honey, Troy Main Street, Childcare Choices and Troy Public Library.

Free health screenings will be available.

Nicaragua Summer Trip There will be a meeting on Tues, Apr 19, at 6:30pm in room 321 for anyone who may

be interested in the summer Nicaragua trip.

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

Tim Bodmer, recovering at UVMC Rehab Carol Herron, Hospice care at home Carlos Wolfe, Koester 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.

Save the Date Aug 13, 2016 is the date for our Men's Retreat "ReWired". We will meet in First Place from 8am-3:30pm. Lunch, coffee & donuts will be provided. Cost is $10.

Altar Roses White roses have been placed on the altar in memory of: † Bryon Jackson, who passed away Apr 5th. He is the brother in law of Nancy Walker.

† Don Forney, who passed away Apr 11th. He is the father of Nan Conard.

† Lois Langston, passed away Apr 12th. She is the grandmother of Jake Langston.

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

Community Health Fair Saturday, April 30 10 am – 2 pm First Place Christian Center

Attendance

Sunday, April 10: Worship: 399 Sunday school: 73

Summer Music Our Chancel Choir and Bell Choir take time off in the summer months. If you would like to provide special music on one or two Sundays, please contact Wayne Gillespey at: wgillespey@woh.rr.com.

Ushers Needed Men, women and families, please sign up in the Gathering room to usher one or more Sundays. Thanks so much for your help!

Thank You! Dear FUMC family, Thank you so much for all the cards, flowers, phone calls, food, and especially prayers, that I received as “First Friend of the Week” last week. I truly appreciate all the good thoughts that have come my way. We have a very caring and thoughtful church family! Carol Herron I want to thank all the people that sent me birthday greetings. I really enjoyed all of them. Mary Ellen Keller I would like to thank the children of the church preschool for decorating the beautiful paper Easter eggs for me. They brightened my dining room wall Easter Sunday. I hope everyone had a Blessed Easter. God Bless, Treva Heft

Nicaragua Stable

Preschool Opportunities First Kids Christian Preschool has employment opportunities for the 2016-2017 school year in both the area of lead and assistant teacher. We are looking for the right candidates to teach 20-25 hours per week. Opportunity for more hours if desired. If you would like to work in a loving, creative, Christian atmosphere, please email resume to: bhaines@troyfumc.org. Salary is based on education and years of experience. Minimum position requirements: You will need at least ONE of the following:

Two years experience teaching preschool aged children OR

An Associates in Early Childhood Education or related field OR

A valid CDA "No Record" verification on both B.C.I.I. and F.B.I. background checks. With the help of a standard curriculum, be able to write and execute lesson

plans for this age group. Be creative with various forms of media, crafts and music.

We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors today!

We are so glad you are visiting today. We would like to get to know you. Please stop by the Visitor Table in the Gathering room, located near the south end of the church. We have a special gift just for you! Nursery Care: Room 202

See Usher for assistance. Childcare Staff Person(s):

Sandra Makemson and Patty Mathews

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.

Weekly Calendar Today: April 17

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

9:30am & 10:45am Contemporary Worship, FP

Monday: April 18

6:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans

9:00am First Kids Preschool

9:30am Staff Meeting

3:00pm Senior Exercise, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

7:00pm Evangelism, Nurture & Outreach

Committees

7:00pm Praise Team, FP

Tuesday: April 19

8:30am First Kids Preschool

9:30am Bell Quartet

9:30am UMW Board Mtg, FP

Wednesday: April 20

9:00am First Kids Preschool

3:00pm Senior Exercise Class, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

6:00pm Men’s Group

6:30pm TFY, FP

Thursday: April 21

8:30am First Kids Preschool

11:30am Soup, Salad & stories, FP

6:00pm Small Group, FP

6:30pm Bell Choir

7:00pm Praise Team, FP

7:30pm Chancel Choir

7:35pm Finance Meeting

Friday: April 22

9:00am First Kids Preschool

Saturday: April 23

7:30am Men’s Life, Bob Evans

12pm Stillwater Roundtable

Next Sunday: April 24

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

9:30am & 10:45am Contemporary Worship, FP

2:30pm Brass Concert, Sanctuary

Let’s Go! Deposits are due now for Something for Everyone, the Best of New England & Cross Tipped Churches. Bob and Ann Baird 335-4338

Bell Choir Members: Kathie Abke, Rex Abke Jan Brenneman, Myrle Briggs, Mary Davis, Diane Gary, Scott Harshman, Nancy Johnson, Marilee Lake, Rick Matson, Mary Miller, Carol Pinkerton, Dave Pinkerton, Bev Schroedel, Steve Schumann, Pam

Sturtz, and Sue Vendryes

TFY Summer Mission Trip to Chicago: We need your $50 deposit by Sun, Apr 17, if you are planning on going to Chicago, July 10-16. Questions? Talk to Cleo.

Choral Anthem

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Psalm 23 Music by Thomas Matthews

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,

He maketh me to down to lie down in green

pastures;

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul;

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

for His name’s sake..

Yea, though I walk through the

valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;

Thy Rod and Staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me

in the presence of mine enemies;

Thou anointest my head with oil;

My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life;

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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

Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Ken Crawford,

Peter Dow, Mark Rogers

Basses: Bob Blythe, Scott Harshman, Allen

Marheine, Joe Mosher & Bruce Scranton

Pastoral Care If you are admitted to a hospital and desire a Pastoral visit, please call, or have a family member call, the church to let us know. Due to HIPAA laws the hospitals will not notify us unless you specifically ask them to notify your church or pastor.

Stained Glass Windows Completion Need: $12,608

Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Pat Swank Cherry St Sue & Tony Sutton 10:45am: Franklin St Pat Rahlf Cherry Street Jane Kister

Usher Captains: 8:15am: Jan and Steve Hamman 10:45am: Acolytes: Margaret Snee &

Elizabeth Fischer

Upcoming Events Apr 30: FUMC Health Ministries Health Fair, FP May 12-20: UMC General Conference May 15: Camp Sunday May 22: Peace with Justice Sunday Last day for Sunday school May 29: Graduate Sunday June 5: All Church Worship @ Crystal Room, 10am June 20: VBS Aug 4-7: Church Camp Aug 7: Back to School Offering Aug 13: Men’s Retreat, FP Aug 14: Back to School Offering / Back to School Blessing / Kindergarten Bibles presented Aug 21: Annual Church Block Party Aug 28: Church Picnic, 5pm Duke Park

Guide Book Directory Advertising Opportunity

We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book Directory for the church. This book will contain a complete directory of all members. This book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church, and it is again being subsidized by local businesses that advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Church Office.

Update Membership Information Does our Church database have YOUR

family membership record correct?

Here is your chance to update YOUR record for our annual Guide Book & Directory (if you haven’t already done so).

It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in YOUR family over the past year.

Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? Do you want your record published?

If you have not already informed the Church Office about changes to your record, please let us know now so that the information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct. The Church Office number is 335-2826 or email: staff@troyfumc.org. Thanks for your help!

UMW Mission Moment Stella is 38 years old and lost her husband in February through a tragic road accident, leaving her with a pregnancy of three months and two children, and she tested HIV positive. She joined Pregnant and Lactating Women Living with HIV and Aids. This was a critical time in Stella's life, when she turned to the Lord and has continued praising and giving thanks to God for being alive.

Ruth Ketyenya, health and wholeness coordinator, Methodist Church in Kenya,

Nairobi, Kenya

Mark Your Calendars!!! On Sunday, June 5, we will hold ONE worship service at the Crystal Room on Rt. 55 just west of Kroger. The service will begin at 10am. There will be no issues with parking as the shuttle buses do not start until 11am.

Youth Auction & Fall Fest Will Be Here Soon!

Our Auction will be in October this year so start thinking about what you can donate for the auction. Check with local businesses and see if they are willing to donate something for the auction. More details will be available the closer we get to the auction.

Announcing Drama Camp for 2016

Drama Camp will be held June 13-17 from 10am to noon at First Place. The presentation will be on Friday, June 17 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. All children who have completed Kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to participate. Come discover new drama games, new stories, new songs, and new friends! Contact Miss Susan at 667-6607 (sfurlong90@gmail.com) or Miss Marilee at 667-8046 or (hartlandm@gmail.com ) for more information.

Behind the Prison Wall Many of you have heard the story of Epiphany Ministries. 25 female prisoners (no older than 30) who applied are selected by the prison chaplain to participate in a life changing event. The weekend is very similar to an Emmaus Weekend, except the volunteer team members return to their home each evening. The message of Jesus Christ is presented to the girls. FUMC members that serving on the Dayton Correctional Institute #9 are: Mike Bartik, Richard Shepherd, Bob and Gloria Parker. The weekend dates are April 22-24. We cherish your partnership with us. First, pray – pray for the girls, pray for DCI and finally the team members. Also, please sign a prayer slip. Each slip is cut and taped together to form a chain which becomes visible evidence to the girls that they are being prayed for by hundreds of people. This makes you a powerful part of the weekend. Signing is simply a promise to pray for DCI #9 at some time over the weekend. Please see one of the volunteers in the Gathering Room. Also, if you care to contribute to offset the over $3,000 expense to conduct the weekend, a jar is waiting for your gift. Thank you so much!

Stewardship Report

General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving

The weekly update is not available today due to computer issues.

Last Week’s Offering

Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings 10924.50 Loose Plate 150 Sunday School 22.50 Coffee 13 Upper Room 5 Breakfast 127 Youth 20 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.

Let’s Go! 555 Food Pantry 1152 Easter Offering 10 SGW 25 Team Grace Dinner 50 Nicaragua Stable 1050 First Kids Preschool 4901.25 BHoH 10 Nicaragua (missions) 100 Native American Sunday 310 Team Grace 80 First Kids Book Fair 1736.49