Pastor Letter
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Dear Friends,
It’s time to start the new church year, and we are kicking off with a bang! On Sunday, we will begin a fall series called “If Not Now, Tell Me When,” a song by Carrie Newcomer. If you have a chance, listen to the poignant words of this song and let the melody percolate in your mind. We will be hearing or singing it for the next 3 Sundays. It is a reminder that God is calling us to act now: to make disciples, to care for those around us, and to work for justice. Ok, I know what you’re thinking: “Now?? It’s back to school, it’s football season, and, and…” Yes, God’s work is needed now more than ever, and even in our busiest times, God has work for us to do.
We are excited to welcome Rev. Olu Brown to our church this Sunday. He was the founding pastor of Impact Church in Atlanta, one of the fastest-growing United Methodist churches in our country, growing from a team of 25 to more than 5,000 worshipers – in just five years. He recently ran for governor of Georgia and is now concentrating on his calling as a preacher, speaker, and leader in the UMC. He is the author of several books on church growth, leadership, and spirituality.
At 3 pm on Sunday, our church is hosting a District-wide Conference called “Fuel the Fire.” I hope you will join us. This is NOT a strategy session filled with “do this or that ….” It is a time to make connections with other churches nearby and to learn what is working for them and what is not. Don’t miss this chance to get to know our UMC neighbors. Then at 5 pm, the conference ends with our launch of Come Home, a service where Olu Brown will again be preaching, and our Come Home Band will be playing.
Don’t forget, tonight is the 9/11 Service at the Flagpole, led by our Boy Scout Troop. Tomorrow is the Celebration of Life for our beloved member, Larry Hornbeck, gathering at 10 am, service at 11 am with food and conversation in the CLC at noon.
Adult Sunday School at Troy First is getting ready to launch NEXT Sunday. Both “Wired Word” and the “Chapel Sunday School” will begin at 11:15 am on September 20. Both classes give us a time to dig deeper into God’s word and to talk about where and how God is calling us. I urge you to give one of these classes a try.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Myra
It’s time to start the new church year, and we are kicking off with a bang! On Sunday, we will begin a fall series called “If Not Now, Tell Me When,” a song by Carrie Newcomer. If you have a chance, listen to the poignant words of this song and let the melody percolate in your mind. We will be hearing or singing it for the next 3 Sundays. It is a reminder that God is calling us to act now: to make disciples, to care for those around us, and to work for justice. Ok, I know what you’re thinking: “Now?? It’s back to school, it’s football season, and, and…” Yes, God’s work is needed now more than ever, and even in our busiest times, God has work for us to do.
We are excited to welcome Rev. Olu Brown to our church this Sunday. He was the founding pastor of Impact Church in Atlanta, one of the fastest-growing United Methodist churches in our country, growing from a team of 25 to more than 5,000 worshipers – in just five years. He recently ran for governor of Georgia and is now concentrating on his calling as a preacher, speaker, and leader in the UMC. He is the author of several books on church growth, leadership, and spirituality.
At 3 pm on Sunday, our church is hosting a District-wide Conference called “Fuel the Fire.” I hope you will join us. This is NOT a strategy session filled with “do this or that ….” It is a time to make connections with other churches nearby and to learn what is working for them and what is not. Don’t miss this chance to get to know our UMC neighbors. Then at 5 pm, the conference ends with our launch of Come Home, a service where Olu Brown will again be preaching, and our Come Home Band will be playing.
Don’t forget, tonight is the 9/11 Service at the Flagpole, led by our Boy Scout Troop. Tomorrow is the Celebration of Life for our beloved member, Larry Hornbeck, gathering at 10 am, service at 11 am with food and conversation in the CLC at noon.
Adult Sunday School at Troy First is getting ready to launch NEXT Sunday. Both “Wired Word” and the “Chapel Sunday School” will begin at 11:15 am on September 20. Both classes give us a time to dig deeper into God’s word and to talk about where and how God is calling us. I urge you to give one of these classes a try.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Myra
First United Methodist Church of Troy
248.879.6363 I 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
https://www.fumctroy.org
Have a blessed day!
248.879.6363 I 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
https://www.fumctroy.org
Have a blessed day!