Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Hebrews 3:12-13
Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- Jesse Dodd
Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: All you looking for comfort,
P: Find here the arms of a loving God.
L: All you looking for direction,
P: Find here the hand of God to guide you.
L: All you hoping to end loneliness,
P: Find here the embrace of God and new friends.
L: All you searching for meaning,
P: Find here the Lord of Life and the Revealer of Truth.
L: All you seeking new beginnings,
P: Find here the God who is doing a new thing in the midst of a new year!
OPENING SONG Go Tell It On the Mountain 251
VIDEO
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer ~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Matthew 4:1-11
MESSAGE Sound Bites: Into the Wilderness
COMMUNION
Preparing Our Hearts
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG O God Our Help in Ages Past 117
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Natalie Wilson
Eldora Hasz
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Lily Peterson
Gerri Grenner
Dave Doering
Family of Dorothy Shannon
Family of Delores Klinger
Kathy Budahl’s’s mother, Gladys Baldwin
Becky Koch & the Kulm family in the death of Ronald Kulm
For God’s light to guide us all as we enter into a new year
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given in loving memory of Elvina Hubbards whose birthday would have been January 1st by Gary & Janet Jorgensen, grandchildren, & great grandchildren
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Eleanor Jenkins
January Mission of the Month:
Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip
ALTAR FLOWERS
Are from the funeral of Dorothy Shannon who passed away on December 25th, 2021.
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am
~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time
ONE THING-SWEATPANTS
Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbot House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!
FIRST FAMILY MINISTRIES MEETING
The first meeting for our Family Ministries committee is coming up on Wed. January 5th at 6PM. If you are interested in learning more about our Family Ministries program and their mission, please feel free to attend.
YOUTH & SUNDAY SCHOOL
We will not be having Youth Group on Dec. 22nd & 29th. It will start back up on Jan. 5th. We will also not be having Sunday School on Dec. 26th & Jan. 2nd. It will start up on Jan. 9th.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.
COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
THANK YOU!!!
2021 has been quite the year. There have been many challenges…but there have also been many positive things that have happened. Our church has continued to reach out in ministry in so many ways. Through our Mission Giving we have had an impact in many different parts of the world. Through our One Thing giving we have touched lives here in the Mitchell area through fun and creative ways. Your faithful giving to our church has ensured that all our staff and bills have been fully paid as ministry has been done in the name of Jesus Christ. Your giving of your time, energy, and ability has also ensured that the impact to the world through our church is broader than any of us can imagine. In the midst of everything else, there have also been a number of staff transitions that have taken place this year. Together we have made these changes relatively smoothly and the ministries of our church have been enhanced. There is a bright future for our church! Thank you for your efforts and desire to bring about the greater fulfillment of God’s Kingdom here on earth now!!!
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6 PM Family Ministries Committee
7 PM Youth
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
6 PM Piano Recital