Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Psalm 33:20-22
Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Music – Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Jo Freier
Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: We look ahead and God beckons,
P: We glace over our shoulder and God nods to us in the past.
L: We turn to each side and find signs of the Spirit’s presence,
P: We look up and feel the shadow of the Holy Comforter.
L: Even the earth we walk on is holy ground.
P: Step by step, on every journey, along each path,
L: Through each temptation, even in every doubt,
P: God is with us…always and forever!
OPENING SONG My Hope is Built UMH 368 (vs. 1,2,3,4)
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
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 Luke 6:6-11
MESSAGE Sound Bites: Remove!
SONG Stand By Me UMH 512 (vs. 1,2,3)
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Child of Blessing UMH 611 (vs. 1,2,3,4)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Natalie Wilson
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Donna Wright
Ray Lapka
Lily Peterson
Dave Doering
Julie Fritzemeier
Kathy Budahl’s mother, Gladys Baldwin
Roger & Leana Stunes in the loss of Roger’s mother
Becky Koch & the Kulm family in the death of Ronald Kulm
For God’s light to guide us all as we enter a new year
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Virgie Montgomery, whose birthday would have been January 5th, by Peg Larson & family
January Mission of the Month:
Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip
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!
SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS BACK UP
Sunday School is starting back up this Sunday. It will continue to be after worship at 10:45AM throughout the remainder of the school year.
FAMILY MINISTRIES MEETING POSTPONED
The first meeting for our Family Ministries committee that was scheduled for Jan. 5th is being rescheduled. The new date is next Wednesday, January 12th at 6pm. Anyone who is interested in learning more about our Family Ministries program is welcome to attend.
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
10:45 AM Sunday School
MONDAY
7PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
7PM Communications Committee
WEDNESDAY
6 PM Family Ministries Committee
7 PM Youth
THURSDAY
7PM SPR
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED