September 28, 2014 16th 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

Prelude “Homage to the Rose and the Cross” Eric Satie Pastoral Welcome Community Sharing (Announcements- Registration Pads- Birthdays- Anniversaries) Time of Greeting Piano Voluntary “Prelude” J.S. Bach-Kabalevsky *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence” *Hymn #514 “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” *Invocation *Affirmation #881 *Gloria Patri Big Brothers/Big Sisters Beth Shrake 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 “Jesus, at Your Name”

Trumpet: Dick Ray & Rex Abke, Trombone: Ken Heinlen, Tuba: Mike Gallehue

Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Julie Staton Children’s Message All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps.

PreK-2nd graders will go to room 304 with Randy & Jen Sentman. Offertory “Prelude-G Flat Major” A. Scriabin Doxology #95 *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #2152 “Change My Heart, O God” Special Music “Romance” W. Kaebnick Scripture Lesson: Matthew 20: 1-16 Linda Brewer Sermon “As Our Works Deserve” Rev. Dave Leckrone *Hymn #98 “To God Be the Glory” *Benediction Postlude “Prelude G Minor” M. Moszkowski Dr. Warren Kaebnick

The First United Methodist Church

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

Flowers for Our Special Folks Flowers for our special folks grace the front of the worship areas this morning. Please pick up a flower or two and deliver them to the person(s) whose name appears on the card. Addresses are on the back of the card. **Please note: Flowers for those in Care Centers are grouped together so if you are taking a flower to a Care Center please consider taking the other flowers that go to the same Care Center. This is a wonderful family activity as our Special Folks love to see the children and truly appreciate seeing members of their church family.

Care Centers w/more than 1 FUMC resident Dorothy Love: 4 Spring Meade: 3 Sterling House: 2 Genesis Troy Center: 3

Fair Trade Sunday TODAY!!!

The table is set up in the Gathering room after the 8:15am service, as well as after the 10:45am service. Time to stock up on fair trade chocolate, coffee and tea.

Fall Fest & Youth Auction! Location Change!

Due to road construction around Baird’s farm, the Fall Fest & Auction has been moved to First Place. See insert of the back of today’s bulletin.

Youth Auction Items Drop off / Pick up will take place starting TODAY! Deadline for donations is this Fri, Oct 3 @ 5pm. Items may be dropped off at First Place during the day in the former Food Pantry rooms. If you need to drop an item off in the evening please leave it outside the church office or contact Cleo Hess @ chess@troyfumc.org or 937-608-0954.

Please look around and see what you can donate to help raise funds for the Youth Group. We need live auction items/services as well as Silent Auction items. Maybe it's a vacation package, tickets to the Ohio State vs. Michigan game, household items, homemade dessert once a month, a day of babysitting, handmade quilt, gift basket or the ever popular dinner party for a group of friends! Be creative and use your talent to benefit the Youth Ministry!

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

Jane Kister 1160 Cloverdale Dr., Troy

Attendance Sept 21:

Worship: 380 Sunday School: 91

Altar Flowers The altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Mark, Eden, Morgan & Hayden Maxwell, in loving memory of

Eden’s father, Guy “Buck” Burell.

Children’s Choir Children's Choir will start on Wed, Oct 15 immediately following ROCK from 7-7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. We will prepare for our Christmas program entitled "The Christmas Present." Rehearsals will continue into December. We're looking forward to a fun time of music! Miss Susan & Miss Marilee

Nicaragua Mission Trip Pastor Dave will lead a trip to Nicaragua, Jan 24-29. We will work at Bradley’s House of Hope and Project Chacocente, treat their staffs, make home visits and of course do some sightseeing! The cost of the trip is $1000 per person. If you are interested in joining this mission, please sign up in the Gathering room or First Place.

Church Charge Conference Everyone is welcome and every member has a vote at our Annual Church Charge Conference to be held on Mon, Oct 20 @ 7pm in the Sanctuary. Church Officers will be elected and pastoral salaries will be set for the year.

What is a Church/Charge Conference? The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church requires that each local church hold a church or charge conference annually. This annual conference (church or charge) directs the work of the church

and gives general oversight to the church council and reviews and evaluates the mission and ministry of the church, in addition to other tasks (as appropriate), such as setting salaries for the appointed or assigned pastors, electing church officers, and recommending candidates for ministry. The difference between a church or charge conference is: 1. The charge conference is the basic governing body of each United Methodist local church and is composed of all members of the church council (or administrative board or leadership team. 2. A church conference invites broader participation of the members of the congregation beyond just the church Council members in that all members of a local United Methodist church are invited to attend and are extended the privilege of vote. All members of the charge or church conference must be members of the local church.

Bob Rudy Turns 90 Bob Rudy, a longtime member of FUMC, is turning 90 years young. His children are throwing him a birthday party at First Place, this Sat, Oct 4, from 2-4pm. Everyone is invited to attend and wish Bob a happy 90th birthday! If you cannot attend, cards may be sent to: 1265 Waterbury Rd., Troy.

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

† Evan Sebenius (28 yrs old, who passed away Sept 21 while running a marathon in WA). He is the grandson of Bob Rudy.

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

Do You Know? We have an intercessory prayer group? They meet on Monday mornings in room 311 @ 9:15am. They pray over the prayer cards that are turned in on Sunday mornings and the prayer request that come through the prayer chain. The prayer group is always open to anyone who would like to attend. You will not be asked/expected to pray outloud unless you choose to do so. This is an open group so you can attended whenever you are able. Questions? Contact Evelyn West, 552-9253.

Let’s Go! If you haven't done so already, it’s time to get your deposit in for Lights under Louisville. Information on three of the longer 2015 trips is available in the Gathering room. If you have interest in a trip, please call us soon, as the airline seats will be relinquished fairly soon on two of the trips.

TFY Upcoming Events

Oct 5: Youth Auction (3-9pm) Oct 25: Bonfire/Cookout @ Hess’ (7-9pm) Oct 26: Trunk or Treat (5:30-7pm) Weds: Youth Group, 6:30-8:30pm

Please keep the following members of our

church family in your prayers: ♥Allen Marheine recovering from hip surgery at

home. ♥Doris Smallenbarger @ UVMC

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.

Reuse and Recycle: Rummage Sale

Want a quick and easy way to clear out your unwanted items from your attic & etc.? It's time to gather those special items up and donate them to our October Rummage Sale. We will be glad to accept your "gently used" items starting Tues, Oct 7, 8 & 9 from 9am-3pm. Sale days are Fri, Oct 10 from 9am-4pm and Sat Oct 11, 9am-12noon. We have many people looking forward to our 1950 price sales. This is a United Methodist Women Local Mission Project. If you haven't yet signed up to work call 335-1401.

In Need A couple in our church needs help fixing their washing machine. It won’t switch to the next cycle. Their van continues to overheat. The husband had a mini stroke this week and is in the hospital. If you can assist this family with either need please contact Pam Sturtz at: 724-396-2453.

Greeters Needed

Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Sept & Oct. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays.

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!!!

Today’s Anthem “Jesus, At Your Name”

Text: John Parker Music: Mark Hayes

Over all of heaven’s bliss

Jesus chose a birth like this; Laid aside His royal crown,

The Son of mercy traveled down.

No feather bed on which to lie, Instead, this Christ was born to die.

Jesus at Your name every knee will bow. Jesus at Your name every tongue confess, Jesus, at Your name every voice proclaim

That You are Lord of all! O Jesus, at Your name.

Pilate set Barabbas free,

But You, they hung for all to see.

A cross, a spear, a thorny crown Became Your emblems of renown.

Faithful to Your final breath, Obedient even unto death.

Jesus at Your name…

Let this mind be now in you That though Christ owned the earth,

He laid aside His very life To embrace this humble birth!

Jesus at Your name…

All hail the power of Jesus’ name.

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

Harshman, Lillian Holmes, Marilee Lake, Joyce

Mosher, & Jan Murphy

Altos: Myrle Briggs, Bonnie Brohard, Pam

Gibellino, Bobbi Kelly, Celeste Lewis, Carol

Marheine, Jan Wise & Janet Wright

Tenors: Jim Braby, Doug Burch, Peter Dow,

Mark Rogers & Nick Tumbleson

Basses: Bob Blythe, Scott Harshman, Allen Marheine, Joe Mosher, Bruce Scranton & Stan

Shaw

Preaching Schedule October 5

8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone

9:30 & 10:45am Rev. Ty Williams October 12

8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Rev. Ty Williams

The FUMC Health Ministry is doing a Health Needs Survey all this month. Please take time to complete the survey (one per family) and return to the baskets at the church entrances. This is important information that the health ministry program will use to offer better programs that are of interest to you. Next Week, Oct 5: There will be blood pressure checks at 9:30am (church & First Place) and 11:45 at (church.)

Trunk or Treat Candy Needed It takes lots of Trunks & lots of Treats to pass out to all the children who attend our annual Trunk or Treat event. We need bags of individually wrapped candy. Please drop your candy donations into the basket located outside the church office.

Trunks Needed We need YOU to come out and provide a “Trunk” for this event. Last year our number of trunks was way down. We really need folks who will step up and help us make this a successful event for our families and neighbors.

Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Carol Herron

Cherry St Cindy Cupps 10:45am:

Franklin St Jim & Barbara Graham

Cherry Street Ruth Hartman

Usher Captains:

8:15am: Bruce Beeman

10:45am: Steve Johnson

Acolytes: Jacob Johns & Parker Nichols

Weekly Calendar Today: Sept 28 Flowers for our Special Folks

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

8:30-10am Community Breakfast, FP

9:30am Men’s Meeting, FP 102

Monday: Sept 29

6:30am Men’s Life, Bob Evan’s

9:00am First Kids Preschool

9:15am Prayer Group

9:30am Staff Meeting

3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

Tuesday: Sept 30

8:30am FK Preschool

9:30am Bell Quartet

2:00pm Fidelity Health

6:00pm Small group, FP

6:30pm BIBLE Class, 311

6:30pm Staff Parish

Wednesday: Oct 1

9:00am FK Preschool

3:00pm Senior Chair Exercises, FP

3:45pm Pilates Class, FP

6:30pm Men’s Group, 311

6:30pm TFY, FP

Thursday: Oct 2

8:30am FK Preschool: Library Trip

7:00pm Praise Team, FP

7:30pm Chancel Choir

Friday: Oct 3

9:00am FK Preschool: Library

6:00pm Heider & Moore Rehearsal

Saturday: Oct 4

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

7:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans

2:00-4:00pm Bob Rudy’s 90th Birthday Party, FP

4:30pm Heider & Moore Wedding

Next Sunday: Oct 5 World Communion /

Fall Fest & Youth Auction @ First Place

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

8:30-10am Community Breakfast, FP

4:30pm Silent Auction begins, FP

5:00pm Church carry in begins, FP

6:00pm Live Auction begins, FP

Upcoming Events TODAY: Flowers 4 our Special Folks Oct 5: World Communion Sunday Oct 5: Youth Auction & All Church Dinner @ First Place Oct 7-9: Rummage Sale Drop off, FP, 9am-4pm Oct 10 & 11: UMW Rummage Sale, FP Oct 15: ROCK & ROCK meals begin Oct 20-23: Let’s Go! Lancaster/Amishlands

Oct 26: Concecration Sunday Oct 26: Trunk n Treat, 5:30pm Nov 2: All Saints Sunday Nov 9: Pajama Sunday Nov 23: Hanging of the Greens Nov 27 & 28: Office Closed Nov 30: UM Student Sunday Nov 30: 1st Sunday of Advent Nov 30: All Church Christmas Party, 5pm

Dec 5: Let’s Go! Lights under Louisville Dec 6: UMW Cookie Walk

Dec 7: Christmas Caroling, 3pm Dec 8-12: Let’s Go! Chicago at Christmas Time Dec 24: Services @ 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9pm Jan 1: World Race for Hope, 10am, FP

See Dave Ramsey Live! Join Our Group & Save with

our Discount Code $39 per person w/our discount. Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze will be at the Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton on Wed, Oct 29 @ 7pm. “It's your future. It's your money…See Dave LIVE and take control of it!”

Join our group for this event. Simply enter “TROYFUMC” at DaveRamsey.com/events. All service fees will be waived and Troy First will receive a donation from our ticket sales.

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Thank You! From the family of Dale Fisher: “Thank you to everyone who made Dad’s memorial service so special. It was a lovely service and we are so grateful for our church

family. Special thanks to the Chancel Choir for the beautiful music, to Rev. Theron Smith & his wife, Betty, for coming fom Columbus to officiate, and to all the ladies who prepared and served the wonderful meal for our family. You blessed us and we are thankful for all you.” The families of Debbie Miller & Sharon Willson.

Special Campaigns

Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248

Total Contributions Received: $18,653 Deficit: $29,595

Lost ‘n Found

Lost ‘n Found items are in the Gathering room today. Please stop by and see if you have left anything. There are jackets, shirts, gloves, eye glasses, jewelry, car keys, travel mugs, chargers, head bands etc. Items not claimed will be given to the UMW Rummage sale. Thanks for your help!

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.

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Goal: $130,000

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Stewardship Report

General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving

Week 37 of 52

9/21/14 9/22/13 Change % Change

$7,933.00 $5,515.00 $2,418.00 +44%

1/1/14-9/21/14 1/1/13-9/22/13 Change % Change

$396,127.75 $391,980.03 $4,147.72 +1.06%

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 59.8% of our 2014 income budget year to date.

3) Online giving for all funds is $72,044.00 through 8/31.

Last Week’s Offering

Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $7933 Loose Plate 163.78

Sunday School 20.50 Coffee 20.35

Upper Room 3.94

Youth 0 Breakfast 236

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.

Chancel Choir Fund/Music 75 Food Pantry 2075 UM Wrist Bands 15

Memorial Fund 95 Let’s Go! 860 Camp 75 Lemonade 154.10 TG shirs 245.50 TG M2M Relay 893

TG Donation 25