Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown
wifi password: L&ve1234
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 92:1-2
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Linda Claggett, in the loss of her mother, Shirley Pollman
Ryder Brech
Matt Barnard
family of Ronny Kopfmann
Pat Trode, in the loss of her grandson
Elaine Barta
Paul Reiman, Russ McCormick’s brother-in-law
Jane Palmquist
Mary Mountain
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
and individuals and families that are living with the reality of depression, despair, and other emotional/mental illnesses
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 10 AM)
is given in memory of all my family’s October wedding anniversaries, by LouOra Houk
LIVESTREAM
is given by David and JoAnn Doering
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
OCTOBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
Heifer Project, which directly helps families to become self-sufficient in sustainable ways
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 10:00 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 10:00 am
~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 10:00 am, Sunday
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 10:00 am on Sundays or at any time.
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
“Remember without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 1:3
Thank you, Pastor Keith, for your faith, your love, and your patience.
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
October’s “One Thing” is Mac and Cheese boxes or single microwave cups for the Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meal baskets. Our goal is 500 boxes. The meals are distributed to people of need in our community. Thank you for your generous giving.
“SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS”
Family Ministry Team will again be participating in the Spirit Lake Ministry’s Shoebox Christmas! Last year, over 5,000 shoeboxes were received for children that might not otherwise get a Christmas gift. This year, Downtown FUMC is filling boxes a little differently. There will be an “Angel Tree” set up in the Gathering Area from Sun., Oct. 16-Sun., Nov. 6, where anyone may pick a tag from the tree and follow the instructions available by the tree. Thank you for all you do to support this important ministry! Questions? Contact Becky Koch, Director of Family Ministry at becky@downtownfumc.com
UMW MEETING NOTICE
United Methodist Women, now known as United Women in Faith, will be meeting on Thurs., Oct. 20, 1:00 PM, in Room 103, at the church. All women of the church are invited to attend. Feel free to bring a friend. Come find out what the UWF, formerly UMW, is all about!!!!
FREE BLOOD PRESSURES COMING
Sun., Oct. 23, from 9:30-10 AM, Health Ministry Team will be doing free blood pressure screenings in the area by the office.
SILENT AUCTION DEADLINE & RECIPIENT OF FUNDS
Sun., Oct. 30, will be the closing bid day for the display of items made by Mildred Merriman, a long-time Tuesday Quilter here at Downtown FUMC who passed away a few years ago. The funds will go to Haiti Alive Ministry to help with the crisis in their nation. Fuel and food costs have skyrocketed, adding great stress to their ministry. We will also be accepting additional donations for Haiti Alive. There is a basket on the table by the quilt items. Thank you for your generous giving to such a needed cause.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS – COBORNS RECEIPTS
We are collecting County Fair stamps and Coborns receipts. Please place them in the designated table drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
THANK YOU - The family of Nelle Funk would like to thank Pastor Keith and all of you for your thoughts and prayers in the loss of our mother.
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2022
Sun., Oct. 23 Free Blood Pressures, 9:30 AM
Mitchell Area Children’s Choir, Worship Center, 3 PM
Sat., Oct. 29 Main Street Trick or Treat/Middle School Trunk or Treat
Sun., Nov 6 Daylight Saving Time Ends
All Saints Sunday
Fri., Nov 11 Office Closed
DAKYOUTH Weekend
Sun., Nov 13 Gina Reynen, Inspirational Faith Speaker, 2 PM
Mark your calendars . . . more info coming.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Church Staff
2:00 PM Edgewood Worship
3:30 PM Firesteel Worship
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Wesley Acres Worship
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Groups
7:00 PM Staff-Parish Relations
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UMW/UWF (United Women in Faith
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
October 16, 2022
10:00 AM Worship Service
Children’s Sunday and 2nd Grade Bible Presentation Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 92:1-2
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader – Jace McManus
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING My Jesus, I Love Thee UMH 172
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus UMH 277
Just a Closer Walk with Thee TFWS 2158
Where He Leads Me UMH 338
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: We gather together in this holy place;
P: hoping a song touches our hearts,
L: looking for strength to endure,
P: willing a prayer to reach heaven,
L: longing for peace to well up within,
P: listening for a word that comforts,
L: waiting for the children to explode with joy,
P: desiring an outpouring of God’s Spirit.
L: We gather today, in holy anticipation,
P: and God meets us here.
OPENING SONG Jesus Is All the World to Me ( Vs 1,2,4) UMH 469
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
CHILDREN’S SONG Let the Children Come to Me
2ND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTION
CONGREGATION RESPONSE (See insert)
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 Mark 2:1-12
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: Who are You Carrying?
Pastor Keith
SONG The Gift of Love UMH 408
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Precious Name (Vs 1,2,4) UMH 536
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE