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March 23, 2014 Third Sunday in Lent
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 "Chorale prelude on 'Liebster Jesu' " R. Graham *Opening Hymn “Surely the Presence” *Hymn #2140 “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” *Invocation *Affirmation of Faith #881 *Gloria Patri Receiving New Members
Today we welcome the following people into the membership of The First United Methodist Church:
Bonnie Brohard, Jon Kleinhenz, Kevin & Janell Register, Shawn & Tina Waterman and Peter & Linda Breidenbach.
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 “A Debtor To Mercy Alone”
Hymn “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Children’s Message Julie Staton
All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. PreK-2nd graders will go to Room 304 with Joe & Sarah McDowell.
order of worship continues on the back cover
The First United Methodist Church
First News acebook.com/TroyFUMC www.troyfumc.org TroyFirstUMC [email protected]
First Friends of the Week: (take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friends.)
Marcella Schaefer 333 Riverside Dr., Piqua, 45356
Happy 99th Birthday-Mar 20!
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Megan Myers 402 W. College Ave, Unit 2507,
Ada, OH 45810
Happy 21st Bday-Mar 25!
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Beth Ann Myers 706 Napoleon Rd. #0334 C Bowling Green, OH 43402
Happy 21st Bday-Mar 25!
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Nevin Elleman 1700 Hunters Ridge Dr, Troy
Happy 75th Birthday-Mar 26!
Open Houses 1. Nevin and Donna Elleman will
celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sat, Mar 29 from 2:30-6pm in the church Social room. All are invited to attend.
2. Betty Hatfield will celebrate her 90th
birthday on Sun, Mar 30. Please join us for cake and punch in the Social room, following the 10:45am service.
Attendance Report Worship: 510 Sunday school: 131
Please keep the following members of our
church family in your prayers: ♥Let’s Go! Ireland Travelers, Mar 25-Apr 3 ♥Pearl James ~ rehab at Genesis Troy Center
♥Karen Painter ~ at Troy Center, brain tumor
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 [email protected].
One Call Now Messages If you are not receiving the One Call Now messages from the church and would like to do so, please call, 335-2826 or email the church office, [email protected], or sign up in the Gathering room or at First Place. We will see that you are added to the call list.
Pastoral Care If you are going to be in the hospital and would like a pastor to visit, please email: [email protected] or call 335-2826.
Greeters Needed Greeters are needed for the traditional worship services in Apr & May. Please sign up on the clipboard located in the Gathering room for one or two Sundays.
“Kids’ Korner” Congratulations to:
Charlotte Snee She earned a superior rating in her piano solo performance and an excellent rating in her piano concerto performance at the National Federation Junior Festival held at the University of Dayton.
Renee Kovacs & Sable Plantz They are on the Troy Noon Optimist Destination Imagination team that placed 1st in their division on Sat, Mar 15, at Edison Community College. They will compete at the state level in Reynoldsburg on April 26th. Congratulations and good luck, girls!
Caleb Fogarty, Jackson Hartman, Sable Plantz,
Charlotte Snee & Will Wolke They were selected to compete at the regional competition of the Invention Convention in Cincinnati in April.
Call the Church office (335-2826) or e-mail: [email protected] with special things your children have
accomplished, so we can celebrate with you.
Let’s Go! Scenic Trains of Colorado is due NOW. Final payment for the Alaska Tour & Cruise is due NOW. Please keep the 26 Ireland travelers in your prayers, Mar 25-Apr 3.
United Methodist Women’s Rummage Sale
Only about 15 days to go before our first set-up day. No more procrastinating! Clean those closets and set yourself free. Bring your bed sheets that no longer match the new bedspread. Bring your lovely stuffed animals that need someone to love them. We accept anything that works, has use, isn't broken. Bring donations of good clean items on April 8, 9, 10 from 9:00 to 3:00 to First Place. Sale days are April 11 9:00 to 4:00 and April 12 9:00 to 12 noon.
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.
Didja Know? If you miss a Sunday service, you can see & hear the sermon on the website. Log onto: www.troyfumc.org and click on “Media.” Choose your service and the date you want to watch. Click the arrow and you’re there!
Costa Rica Mission The Costa Rica mission trip is four months away! The dates for the trip are July 16-21, and the cost is $1,000 per person. For those interested in going, there will be a brief informational meeting after church on April 6, or you can contact Brett Bogan directly at [email protected] if you have questions. A $200 deposit is due by April 15 so we can purchase plane tickets. Sign up sheets to indicate interest are located in the Gathering room and in First Place.
TFY Update Have you been anxiously waiting for the next Romans & Christians? Well don't worry! Next Sunday, March 30, we will be enjoying a fan favorite Romans & Christians. We'll meet from 7-9pm. All students 6-12th grade are welcome to join in. The more the better! You won't want to miss it.
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 148 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
Upcoming Events 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 10: UMW Tea Party, FP 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 June 8-12: WOCUMC Annual Conference, Lakeside June 15: Father’s Day June 22: Peace w/Justice Sunday June 23-27: VBS July 5-12: TFY Nicaragua Mission Trip July 10-21: Let’s Go! Alaska July 30: Let’s Go! OSU Stadium Aug 6: Let’s Go! Mystery Trip Aug 7: Let’s Go! Reds game
Aug 7-10: Church Camp Aug 10 & 17: Back 2 School Offering Aug 17: Back 2 School Blessing / Kindergarten Bibles Aug 20: TFY starts Aug 24: BLOCK Party
Preaching Schedule Mar 30
8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Allen Marheine 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger
April 6
8:15 & 10:45am Rev. Dave Leckrone 9:30 & 10:45am Bob Lybarger
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 #59: July 31-Aug 3
Information about The Walk to Emmaus may be found in the Gathering room or at First Place.
United Methodist Women General Meeting
Just a Reminder our next General Meeting is Tuesday, March 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Church Social Room. The topics are "The Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly" and "The Roma (Gypsies) of Europe", "Mission u," and Leon Bey speaking and showing a power point program on "Daytons Rich Gypsy History on the Stanley Family of Dayton, Ohio." Luncheon will be served about 12:00 noon by the U.M.W. Executive Board. Ladies of the Church are always welcome.
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 [email protected]. 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: March 23
8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship
8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place
3:00pm Lincoln Center Basketball Banquest, FP
Monday: March 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: March 25
Let’s Go! Leaves for Ireland
9:00am First Kids Preschool
10:00am UMW General Meeting
6:30pm B.I.B.L.E. Class
Wednesday: March 26
9:00am First Kids Preschool
1:00pm Food Pantry, FP
3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP
3:45pm Pilates Class, FP
6:30pm TYF, FP
Thursday: March 27
8:00am Fidelity Health, FP
9:00am First Kids Preschool
6:30pm Bell Choir
7:00pm Praise Team, FP
7:30pm Chancel Choir
Friday: March 28
9:00am First Kids Preschool
1:00pm Food Pantry (FP)
Saturday: March 29
7:30am Men’s Prayer Bfast @ Friendly’s
7:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans
2:30pm Elleman’s 50th Anniversary Open House
Next Sunday: March 30
One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday
8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship
8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place
11:45am Betty Hatfield Birthday Party
7:00pm TFY Romans & Christians
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*****
Easter Eggstravaganza! We Need Donations & Help
On Sat, April 19, we will host our 3rd
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. We’ll have an Easter egg hunt and picnic at Herrlinger Park, 302 Union St. Now we need YOUR help! Donations: We need tons of individually wrapped candy and colorful plastic easter eggs which we will fill with the candy. Please drop your bags of pre-wrapped candy & plastic eggs off at the church office or First Place. Helpers: We also need people to help us pass out flyers around the neighborhood on Apr 15. Meet in the parking lot at 6pm. Event Servants: Sign up in the Gathering room and at First Place to help with the event.
Thank You! “Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all of the prayers, cards, phone calls, and kind wishes during my recent surgery and hospitalization. It all meant a lot to me and definitely cheered me up. Thanks also for the beautiful altar flowers delivered by Evelyn West. I had great doctors at OSU and am now glad to be recovering at home. Hopefully, I’ll be back at church in just a few more weeks.” Sincerely, Jan Brenneman “Just a note to thank my church family for all the cards, prayers and well wishes for my speedy recovery from surgery. They were a great boost for my moral. It’s
wonderful to belong to a church family that is so caring and thoughtful.”
Penny Wehrley
“Dear Pastor Dave & Bob, On behalf of the Mayor’s Prayer Gathering, we would like to thank you the congregation and staff for the hospitality of First Place. We also apprectiate Bob’s participation in the morning.” God’s blessing to you,
The Mayor’s Prayer Committee
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 Nancy Yantis
Cherry St Diane Gary
10:45am:
Franklin St Bill & Linda Christie
Cherry Street Jim & Carolyn Livingston
Usher Captains: 8:15am: Bruce Beeman 10:45am: Neil Fogarty
Acolytes ~ 10:45 Renee & Kendra Kovacs
Special Needs: Large print bulletins 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:
[email protected] 937-335-2826
Twitter: twitter.com/TroyFirstUMC facebook.com/TroyFUMC
Special Campaigns
Third Floor Ceiling Project Total Spent: $48,248
Total Contributions Received: $18,578 Deficit: $29,670
Church Staff Brett Bogan, Treasurer Erin Clyne, Preschool Teacher Zack Conway, Youth Director / Preschool Teacher Mary Davis, Volunteer Financial Secretary Rev. Mary Deem, Pastoral Care Natasha Ganger, Childcare Worker Hannah Godfrey, Preschool Teacher Linda Godfrey, Preschool Teacher Bridget Haines, First Kids Preschool Director Penny Hoekstra, Dir. of Children’s Ministries Tawnie Johnson, Organist Bob Jones, Praise Team Director Rev. Dave Leckrone, Senior Pastor Bob Lybarger, Associate Pastor Sandy Makemson, Childcare Worker Megan Stutz, Preschool Teacher Sue Martin, Administrative Assistant Patty Mathews, Childcare Worker David Pinkerton, Bell Choir Director Mark Rogers, Chancel Choir Director Bev Schroedel, Preschool Teacher Larry Smallenbarger, Night Lock up Dick Smith, Church Maintenance Megan Stutz, Preschool Teacher Ann Sweeney, Preschool Teacher Jackie Thase, Childcare Worker Barb Warner, Childcare Worker Donna Wilkerson, Food Pantry Coordinator Ty Williams, Assocaite Student Pastor
Co-Ed Softball Team Forming Signups have begun for co-ed softball. Anyone 16 years or older is eligible. Games are played on Friday nights at Duke Park. Please sign up in the Gathering room or at First Place. Questions? Contact Jon Studebaker: [email protected] or 339-7856.
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Stained Glass Windows - Dome Goal: $115,000 Received $80,720 (70%)
Church Information First United Methodist Church
110 W. Franklin Street
Troy, Ohio 45373
Phone: 937-335-2826
Fax 937-332-0070
Website: www.troyfumc.org Email address: [email protected]
Oasis House Job Postings Oasis House is looking for a part-time Finance Manager: This person must be a self-starter and possess exceptional payroll and accounts payable experience. Knowledge of Church Windows helpful but not required. Must be able to learn quickly, be detailed oriented and meet required deadlines. Oasis House is a faith based ministry and applicants should be strong in their Christian faith. Please send resume to [email protected]. Oasis House is looking for a part-time Secretary: This position requires a proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS. Must also be a good communicator, both written and verbal and possess the ability to multi task and meet deadlines in a growing environment. Oasis House is a faith based ministry and applicants must be strong in the Christian faith. Please email resume to [email protected].
Stewardship Report General Operating Pledged/Unpledged Giving
Week 11 of 52
3/16/14 3/17/13 Change % Change
$7,535.00 $10,945.00 ($3,410.00) -31.2%
1/1/14-3/16/14 1/1/13-3/17/13 Change % Change
$118,693.44 $117,659.75 $1,033.69 +0.88%
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 17.9% of our 2014 income budget year to date.
3) Online giving for all funds is $18,531.00 through 2/28.
Questions? Ask the Treasurer: [email protected]
Last Week’s Offering
Money Received for the General Operating Fund General Pledged/Unpledged Tithes & Offerings $7535
Loose Plate 275
Sunday School 28.26 Coffee 18.75
Upper Room 8 Breakfast 101
Youth 10150 Linens 27
Rock Meal 110
Movie 215 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.
Missions 10 Let’s Go! 5569 BHOH 2100 H2H 280 Food Pantry 930 First Kids 420
Nic Trip 1095 FISH 50
Offertory "A Lenten Meditation" Albert Ketelbey *Offertory Prayer *Hymn #2036 “Give Thanks” Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 1:14-20 Chad Snee Sermon “Be Reasonable” Pastor Dave Leckrone *Hymn #622 “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” *Benediction *Parting Hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Postlude "Ancient of Days" R. Powell Tawnie Johnson, Organist *congregation stands if able
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Choral Anthem: “A Debtor to Mercy
Alone” Text: Augustus Toplady (1740-1778)
Music: John Hudson
A debtor to mercy alone, of covenant mercy I sing; Nor fear, with Thy righteousness on, my person and off’ring to bring. The terrors of law and of God with me can have
nothing to do; My Savior’s obedience and blood hide all my transgressions from view.
The work which His goodness began, the arm of His
strength will complete; His promise is Yea and Amen, and never forfeited
yet. Things future, nor things that are now, nor all things below or above,
Can make Him His purpose forgo, or sever my soul from His love.
My name from the palms of His hands eternity will
not erase; Impressed on His heart it remains, in marks of indelible grace. Yes, I to the end shall endure, as sure as the earnest is giv’n; A debtor to mercy alone, of covenant mercy I sing.
The Altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Jim and Pearl James, in memory of loved ones.
