June 28, 2015 5th Sunday After Pentecost

Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Rev. Ty 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 Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries)

Time of Greeting Voluntary "Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies" Charles Gounod *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence” *Hymn #158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” *Opening Prayer *Affirmation #881 *Gloria Patri Special Music “Alleluia” FUMC Bell Quartet 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.

Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Children’s Message (10:45) Lisa Merritt

All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. All children will remain in worship today. Offertory “Come Ye Faithful” FUMC Bell Quartet

Doxology #95 *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #526 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:23-29 Ted Ristoff Sermon “The Promise Kept” Rev. Dave Leckrone Special Offering *Hymn #374 “Standing on the Promises”

*Benediction Postlude "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" David Paxton Tawnie Johnson, Organist *congregation stands if able

The First United Methodist Church

First News acebook.com/TroyFUMC www.troyfumc.org TroyFirstUMC staff@troyfumc.org

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

Father’s Day Photo Pick Up Please stop by today to pick up your

Father’s Day photos. They are available @ First Place and in the Gathering room.

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

Nancy Yantis 551 Gaier Dr., Troy

Recovering at home from partial knee replacement surgery.

Special Offering Today Cesar Talavera is a medical student in Nicaragua. Today we will be taking a Special Offering for his medical school expenses. Cesar has been instrumental in helping our mission teams, alongside Omar, in translation and organizing our teams. His family always opens their home to our teams for cookouts and gatherings. They continually extend to us great hospitality. Cesar helped take great care of Rebecca and Robby during each of their monthly visits. Cesar played a vital role for the Taylor family in Lola's adaption. He truly has a servant’s heart and we would like to help him with some of his medical school expenses.

Run, Feed, Succeed 7.7k Race The inaugural Run, Feed, Succeed 7.7k race presented by Miami East Cross Country team will be held on Tues, July 7, on the bike path behind the Troy Memorial Stadium starting at 7:07pm. Proceeds from the event benefit the First Place Food Pantry. Race day registration is $7 or 7 non-perishable food items. You can register online in advance, with an option to get a shirt for an additional $10, at this link (http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=23231). You can also pick up a registration form in the Gathering Room. Runners and walkers welcome. This is a unique opportunity to run or walk a non-traditional distance, as well as to support a worthy cause. If you're interested in volunteering or making a donation as a sponsor, please contact Brett Bogan at bdbogan@troyfumc.org.

Drama Camp in July Registration for Drama Camp on July 20-14 will end on June 30. If your child is interested, please pick up a registration form in the Gathering Area and turn it in to the Drama Camp mailbox by the water cooler or contact Susan Furlong at 667-6607 or sfurlong90@gmail. com.

Altar Flowers The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Scott & Heather Beeler, for the blessing He has given them in their 20 years of marriage.

Third Floor Ceiling Project Remaining balance: $4,080.14

Stained Glass Windows Completion Need: $61,000

“Kids’ Korner” Congratulations to:

Brooke Beeler for winning the BAUSCH and LOMB SCIENCE AWARD for outstanding Science student in the Junior Class at Troy High School.

She was also selected to be in the 2015 class of Teen Leadership Troy. We are very proud of you Brooke !

Call the Church office (335-2826) or e-mail: staff@troyfumc.org with special things your children have

accomplished, so we can celebrate with you.

Almost 500 Meals Served... VBS Week

How do you thank the women who cooked so many meals night after night at the First Place kitchen? How do you wash so many dishes? How do you bake dessert after dessert? It takes a lot of great people to get the job done. Thanks to our cooks, Janet Estey, Janet Williamson, Carol Smith, Pat Swank, Tam Schuller and Linda Bozick. Without Fred Millet and Bob Schuller we would have no clean dishes day after day. All desserts were coordinated by Gail Laufer and then donated by ladies of the church---thanks for making a terrific week for our Bible School families. The kitchen crew is the best! Myrna Yoder and Marcia Millet

Costa Rica Trip Our trip to Costa Rica, Nov 18-23. Cost is approx $1000 per person. If you are interested or would like more information, please sign up on the clipboard in the Gathering room or at First Place. Brett Bogan: bdbogan@troyfumc.org

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

† Rose Rogers, who passed away June 23. Rose was a long time childcare worker for our church.

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

TFY: Troy First Youth Sunday Small Group, 12-1:30pm, June 7-28 & July 12-26. All TFY members welcome. July 5-11: Summer TFY Mission Trip, 8TH-12TH graders, July 22: Dayton Dragons Game, 7-10pm July 29: Pool party @ Papa Fogarty’s House, 6-9pm Aug 6-9: Church Camp Aug 12: Young’s Dairy Putt Putt, 6-9:30pm

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, wgillespey@woh.rr.com.

Lay Readers Workshop The new Lay Readers workshop will be held this Tues, June 30 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Anyone interested in Scripture reading is invited to attend. The workshop will last about one hour.

Let’s Go! We still have 2 spots for Utah trip and Christmas on Danube trip. There are spots available on the October Branson Trip, your last chance to see Jonah. Please no more signups for the Reds, we are already into stand-by mode. We are able to take more for the Mystery trip. Submit your deposits now. Deposits due NOW for Branson also. June 30: Final payment for Reds July 1: Final payment Mystery, July 15 Final payment Canyon trip July 20: Final payment Danube

July 22: Trip to Bearcreek July 30: Reds vs. Pirates Aug 15: Final payment Branson Contact: Bob & Ann Baird, 335-4338

Please keep the following member(s) of

our church family in your prayers: Zach Ganger, recovering from a car accident Jerry Bechtol, under Hospice care Bruce Scranton Gail Haddad, shoulder surgery July 7 @ MVH George Dearth, Brookdale Bud Runner Glenna Welbaum

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.

United Methodist Women Mission Moments

When we serve a meal to children we lead them in a grace. This is new to many of them. So simple, to recognize God in their lives with the goodness of food.

Mary Lou Edens, deaconess, Abbeville, SC

Attendance June 21 Worship: 394

Weekly Calendar Today: June 28

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

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

Monday: June 29 Troy Lunch Club

6:30am Men’s Life, Bob Evans

9:15am Prayer Group

9:30am Staff Meeting

3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

7:00pm Camp Meeting, FP

7:00pm Trustees

Tuesday: June 30 Troy Lunch Club

9:30am Bell Quartet

6:00pm Small Group, FP

Wednesday: July 1 Troy Lunch Club

1:00pm Accordion rehearsal, Sanctuary

3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

6:00pm Men’s Group, FP

Thursday: July 2 Troy Lunch Club

8:30am Fidelity Health, FP

7:00pm Praise Team, FP

Friday: July 3 Troy Lunch Club

Church is closed for the 4th of July holiday

Saturday: July 4 Happy 4th of July!!!

7:30am Men’s Life, Bob Evans

Next Sunday: July 5 FP Communion

8:15 & 10:45am Traditional Worship

8:30-10am Breakfast @ FP

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

12:00pm Burchfield birthday party, FP

Greeters: 8:15am:

Franklin St Sue Gessaman

Cherry St Mel & Nancy Shane

10:45am:

Franklin St Jack & Penny Hoekstra

Cherry Street Ed & Bette Cahill Usher Captains: 8:15am: Lew McClelland 10:45am: Michael Anthony

Acolytes: Claire Tibbits & Kayla Williams

Upcoming Events July 3: Office closed for 4th of July holiday July 7: Run, Feed, Succeed 7.7k race, Bike path Aug 2 & 9: Back to School Offering Aug 2: All Church Picnic @ Duke Park #3, 5pm Aug 6-9: Church Camp Aug 16: Back to School Blessing & Kindergarten Bibles Aug 23: TFY Bibles presented / BLOCK party Sept 7: Office closed for Labor Day Sept 13: 3rd grade Bibles presented

Sunday school begins September 26 - Speaker Series with Ben Skinner Oct 4: World Communion Sunday Oct 6-8: UMW Rummage Sale Drop off, FP Oct 9 & 10: UMW Rummage sale, FP Oct 25: Children’s Sabbath / Trunk n Treat Nov 1: All Saints Sunday Nov 8: Pajama Sunday Nov 25-27: Church office closed for holiday Nov 29: 1st Sunday of Advent / UM Student Day Dec 5: UMW Cookie Shoppe & Breakfast w/Santa, FP

Dec 6: 2nd Sunday of Advent / poinsettias for our Special Folks / Caroling / All Church Christmas Party Dec 13: 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec 20: 4th Sunday of Advent Dec 24-25: Office closed for Christmas Dec 31: Church office closed @ noon.

Mark Your Calendar for the FUMC FAMILY PICNIC

DATE: Sunday, August 2 TIME: 5pm

PLACE: Duke Park - Shelter #3 Meat, drinks & tableware will be provided.

Please bring: A covered dish to share and lawn chairs for seating.

Special Guest: David Cain, Christian Juggler, will be there to entertain us. We will also have face painting for the children and games. We hope to see you there! The FUMC Nurture Committee

Going To Be In the Hospital? 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.

A Special Message for Summer Travelers

Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? Troy First UMC offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. If you have plans to travel this summer, electronic giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offerings. Visit our website at www.troyfumc.org.

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 #96: July 16-19 Men’s #60: Aug 20-23

Sidney Women’s #66: July 9-12 Men’s #62: Aug 6-9

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

Co-Ed Softball Come out to Duke Park on Friday nights to cheer on our Troy First Softball team. The games are a fun evening for the whole family.

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.

Preaching Schedule

July 5

8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Allen Marheine 9:30am & 10:45am Rev. Ty Williams

July 12

8:15 & 10:45am Pastor Bob Lybarger 9:30am & 10:45am Rev. Ty Williams

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

Senior Citizen Program 2nd Saturday of the month

10am-noon & 1-3pm

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

Volunteers always needed!!!

The Spring District Golf Scramble

The spring district Methodist golf scramble was held at Arrowhead Golf Course on May 15. FUMC had mixed results, but no serious complaints. Rain plagued the first few holes. Total entries doubled this year. FUMC had 4 teams. Ed Butcher, Marty Jackson and Mel Shane earned 4th place. FUMC earn special prizes: Marty for one of the longest drives, Jeff Schilling for one of the closest to the pin and Jack Hoekstra for longest putt made. The Fall Scramble will be held at Turtle Creek, Sept 25. Mark your calendars now!!! Mel Shane .

Stewardship Report

General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving

General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving

Week 25 of 52

6/21/15 6/22/14 Change % Change

$6,225.00 $10,645.00 ($4,420.00) -41.5%

1/1/15-6/21/15 1/1/14-6/22/14 Change % Change

$258,351.50 $261,158.94 ($2,807.44) -1.07%

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 39.7% of our 2015 income budget year to date.

3) Online giving for all funds is $56,505.00 through 5/31.

Questions? Ask the Treasurer: bdbogan@troyfumc.org

Last Week’s Offering Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $6225 Loose Plate 171 Sunday School 10 Coffee 7.25 Upper Room 15 Youth 0 Breakfast 112 Copies 21 Wedding 30 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.

Memorial 25 Let’s Go! 815 Bible School Meal 792 Food Pantry 50 Camp Registrations 480 Bible School 150.04 SGW 5025 Campership 320 Congo Plane 100 Team Grace 67 Speaker Series 400