January 5, 2014 Epiphany Sunday

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 Organ Voluntary *Opening Hymn *Hymn #512 *Invocation #392 *Affirmation of Faith #881 *Gloria Patri

“Surely the Presence” “Stand By Me” “Prayer for a New Heart”

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

“Still, Still, Still”

Hymn Children’s Message

“Jesus Loves the Little Children” Michelle Kovacs

All children are welcome to come to the chancel steps. All children will remain in worship today.

order of worship continues on the inside of the back cover

The First United Methodist Church

First News

facebook.com/TroyFUMC ● www.troyfumc.org ● twitter.com/TroyFirstUMC ● [email protected] ● 335.2826

Un-Hanging of the Greens

We need your help today! It’s time to take down and pack away the Christmas decorations. Please stay after the last service to help us take down the decorations and pack them away for another year. If you do, we’ll treat for pizza!

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.

First Friend of the Week:

(take a moment to send a note/card to our First Friend.)

Pastor Dave Leckrone 110 W. Franklin St., Troy

Let’s start the year with an attitude of gratitude by letting Pastor Dave know who much we appreciate him as our Senior Pastor.

TFY Update

Welcome to 2014! Your Troy First Youth Team is extremely excited for this upcoming year. We have a lot of great opportunities to grow in Christ, serve those in need and enjoy fellowship together. Our first Wednesday Night Youth Group is this Wednesday the 8th, 6:30-8:30 @ First Place. Also get ready for Romans and Christians coming up on Sunday the 12th. Can't wait to see you there!

Altar Roses

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

† Celeste Armentrout, who passed away Dec 20. She is the mother of Amy Dawson. Roses are courtesy of Baird Funeral Home and family members are welcome to take the rose.

Let’s Go!

For those interested in "Cats" at Beef & Boards, the deposit of $40 is due now. Also those traveling to Ireland, final payment is due Jan. 15. Make check to Collette and get to us. The 2014 Trip Brochure is available in the Gathering room & at First Place. Stop by and sign up for the trips of your choice. Bob & Ann Baird, 335-4338

“Kids’ Korner”

Congratulations to:

Alyssa Knapinski

She placed 1st in the OSU Holiday Ice Skating Competition in Columbus on Dec. 14 in Snow Plow Sam level. Call the Church office (335-2826) or e-mail: [email protected] with special things your children have accomplished, so we can celebrate with you.

Please keep the following members of our church family in your prayers: ♥Friend with severe infection

♥Ivan Kunkleman ~ in Kindred Hospital ICU ♥ Sharon Miller ~ upcoming knee surgery ♥Jim Vodde~ Myelodysplastic syndrome ♥Dale Fisher ~ Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma & Mesothelioma, undergoing chemo ♥Ty Komjati ~ undergoing chemo & radiation ♥Karen Painter ~ 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].

Weekly Calendar Today: January 5 Communion 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place 12:00pm UnHanging of the Greens / pizza Monday: January 6 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) 1:00pm Grandmother’s Club 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:15pm Daisy Scouts Tuesday: January 7 9:00am First Kids Preschool 2:00pm Fidelity Health 6:30pm B.I.B.L.E. Class 6:30pm Boy Scout Commissioners 6:30pm Fibromyalgia Group 6:30pm Girl Scouts Wednesday: January 8 9:00am First Kids Preschool 10:00am Tuba Quartet

3:00pm Food Pantry, FP 3:00pm Senior Chair Exercise, FP 3:45pm Pilates Class, FP 6:30pm TYF, FP 7:00pm Susanna Wesley Circle Thursday: January 9 9:00am First Kids Preschool 6:30pm Bell Choir 7:00pm Praise Team (FP) 7:30pm Chancel Choir Friday: January 10 9:00am First Kids Preschool 1:00pm Food Pantry (FP) 6:30pm Denlinger & Potts Rehearsal Saturday: January 11 7:30am Men’s Prayer Bfast @ Friendly’s 7:30am Men’s Life @ Bob Evans 4:30pm Denlinger & Potts Wedding Next Sunday: January 12 8:15, 9:30, & 10:45am Worship 8:30am Community Breakfast @ First Place 7:00pm Romans & Christians, TFY

Preaching Schedule Jan 12

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

Rev. Dave Leckrone Bob Lybarger

Jan 19

Rev. Dave Leckrone Bob Lybarger

Greeters Needed

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

Thank You!

“We wish to express our thanks to the Nursery Parents for the Christmas gifts. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and we both appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your children in this way. It is a blessing to be here.” Barb & Sandy

Upcoming Events TODAY: Un-hanging of the Greens, 12pm Jan 19: Human Relations Sunday Jan 20: MLK Day, Office Closed Jan 22: ROCK begins Feb 2: Hunger Sunday Feb 21: Father & Daughter Valentine Dance, 7pm Mar 5: Ash Wed Service 7pm Mar 21 & 22: Heart to Heart Retreat (FP) 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 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 18: Camp Sunday, Camp Meal, 12pm FP May 25: Graduate Sunday May 29: First Kids Graduation, 6:30pm

Troy Schools Lunch Buddies Needed

Troy schools provide a program called “Lunch Buddies” and they need a few more “Buddies!” Students are paired with the same gender adult to eat lunch once a month. Adult Lunch Buddies serve as someone to support the students in academics, career exploration, and basic social interactions. Typically students in ‘The Future Begins Today’ program are the first students paired for Lunch Buddies, but students who are not in TFBT, who may need extra adult support are also paired. Most of the time students who are Lunch Buddies are in grades 4-12. If you are interested in being a “Lunch Buddie” email the church with your contact info and we will pass that info on and a contact person will be in touch with you. Email: [email protected] or call 335-2826.

Faith Hope Circle of United Methodist Women

The Faith Hope Circle will not meet this Tues due to the weather forecast.

The Susannah Wesley Circle of United Methodist Women

The Susannah Wesley Circle will meet Wed, January 8 at 7pm in the church Social Room. This will be our annual "Game Night." Bring a friend and enjoy the evening with games and snacks.

Prayer Vigil Planned

This year marks the 41st anniversary of Roe vs Wade. One of the Supreme Court’s decisions that legalized abortion resulting in over 56 million abortions. On average, Two (2) Babies from Miami County are killed each week. Please join us for a Prayer Vigil to end Abortion Jan 19, at 2pm at the Troy Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St. Thank you for your support and prayers, Dave Enneking Pres. MCRTL Stewardship Update Update will be available next week.

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 Ann Sweeney, Preschool Teacher Jackie Thase, Childcare Worker Laura Wainscott, Childcare Worker Barb Warner, Childcare Worker Donna Wilkerson, Food Pantry Coordinator

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 Men’s #57 Jan 23-26 Sidney Women’s #62-Feb 20-23

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

Offertory

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 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. We Welcome Children in Worship.

Greeters: 8:15am: Franklin St Cherry St

Nancy Yantis Mike Bartik

10:45am: Franklin St Phil & Carol Smith Cherry Street Lisa Bauer

Usher Captains: 8:15am: 10:45am:

Lew McClelland Ed Butcher

Acolytes ~ 10:45 Jack & Josie Kleinhenz Special Needs: Church Information are available from an Usher. First United Methodist Church

110 Information: W. Franklin Street Church

Troy, Ohio 45373 The First United Methodist Church Church Office937-335-2826 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Phone: West Franklin Street Fax 110 937-332-0070 Troy, Ohio 45373

Website:Website: www.troyfumc.org www.troyfumc.orgEmail: [email protected] Email address: [email protected]

937-335-2826 Twitter: twitter.com/TroyFirstUMC Fax: 937-332-0070 facebook.com/TroyFUMC

*Offertory Prayer *Hymn # 2223

“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”

Scripture Lesson: John 15: 12-17 (NIV) Sermon “Becoming Best Friends With God” *Hymn #2153 *Benediction

Susan Furlong Bob Lybarger

“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”

Postlude

Tawnie Johnson, Organist

*congregation stands if able

_________________________________________________________________________ Choral Anthem: Still, Still, Still English tex: JACK SCHRADER Austrian Carol

Arranged by JACK SCHRADER

Still, still, still, He sleeps this night so chill: His mother’s arms the Christ-Child holding, Safe and warm with love enfolding. Still, still, still, To do the Father’s will. Sleep, sleep, sleep, Midst the oxen and the sheep. The angels come down to tell his story, Shepherds come to see his glory.

Sleep, sleep, sleep, O holy Christ –Child sleep. Still, still, still, To do the Father’s will. To Thee, Great God, our voice we raise, In worship and wonder sing Thy praise! Still, still, still, To do the Father’s will.

The altar flowers are presented to the Glory of God, by Jack and Penny Hoekstra in celebration of their 9thWedding Anniversary.

Kid’s Rock starts Wednesdays Jan 22-Mar 12  Dinner served @ 5pm, First Place  ROCK @ 6-7pm, 3rd floor main church building.