First United Methodist Church of Troy Michigan

Have Some Fun, Share Your Faith

	UMYF Youth group is for Middle school (6th-8th grade) and Senior High youth (9th-12th grade). Combine faith, fun, food and friends and you’ll have UMYF. Middle school and Senior High spend separate time with their own age group. Faith-building activities, recreation, serving others, talking about real issues are the ingredients of this exciting youth program. Join us Sunday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Watch for additional special events during the year. Questions? Call Ms. Meg at the church office or e-mail from the staff page. Sunday, Nov. 2nd – 6:30-8:30. We will meet at Troy Lanes for bowling and pizza. The cost is $8 (please bring exact change) per person. Includes 2 slices pizza, pop, bowling and shoes. Permission slip needed. Friday, Nov. 7th – Saturday, Nov. 8th – Middle School Sleepover and Fun. See flyer for details. Monday, Nov. 10th – 7:00-9:00. We will meet in the kitchen for bread baking. This bread will be sold on November 23rd during coffee hour. The sales will benefit South Oakland Shelter. Friday, Nov. 14th – Saturday, Nov. 15th – Sr. High Retreat. See flyer for details. Sunday, Nov. 23rd – 6:30-8:00. Operation Christmas Child. We will be packing Christmas boxes for needy children. Our goal is 15 boxes! We need 100% participation from all youth! Please bring a few of the following items: TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small hand-held toys. SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, small writing pads, solar calculators, small coloring and picture books, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap, comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER Hard candy, mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). Click here for an all-purpose permission slip.

	*Sr. High Mission Trip 2009* Some early info on next year's mission trip: The 2009 mission trip will be to Sullivan, Illinois. The dates are July 11-18. There will be a meeting on Sunday, September 7th for youth and parents at 7pm. This trip is open to 2009 incoming 9th graders and above. This trip will require a twin/single (no queen size allowed) blow-up mattress for sleeping. As of Friday August 8, 2008 the store "Tuesday Morning" in the strip mall on Rochester Rd. (near McDonalds) in Rochester, has Aero brand beds on sale for $50.00. That is an excellent price for a very good quality bed. The phone number for the store is 248 651-9850.


	Prayer Breakfast TROY STUDENTS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month @ Caribou Coffee on Rochester Rd. in Troy. AVONDALE STUDENTS 2ND Tuesday of each month @ Beaners Coffee on Crooks @ Auburn Road (next to Walgreens). Meet @ 6:30 a.m. when school is in session only. Rides to Troy Schools and Avondale High on scheduled days provided by adults. Start Tuesdays with Faith and Friends. You don’t need to like coffee!

	Faith and Friends 8th-12th grade (ages 13 1/2 and up) Thursday nights from 7:15-8:15 p.m., February to May. A monthly schedule will be published. Meet at Panera Bread (Auburn and Rochester) for food, friends and devotions.

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First United Methodist Church of Troy

*6363 Livernois*
*Troy, MI 48098*
*Ph: (248) 879-6363 Fax: (248) 879-7552*