Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 119:1-3
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways…
IN OUR PRAYERS
Linda Claggett, in the loss of her mother, Shirley Pollman
Ryder Brech
Matt Barnard
Reg Pischel
Kathy Ruml
Ginny Coates who is having surgery Nov. 29th
Elaine Barta
Paul Reiman, Russ McCormick’s brother-in-law
Jane Palmquist
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 that we may pray without ceasing for our troubled world.
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
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.
DAKYOUTH is an annual youth event for both middle school and high school youth in the Dakotas Conference. This year, it is scheduled for November 11-13, in Aberdeen. We would love to take a full bus there. The cost is $75 per youth, plus the cost of meals for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am hoping to stay at a local church to keep costs down. For more information, contact Cindy at 605-999-9680.
Halloween fun for Saturday, October 29. There are two trick-or-treating events in town that afternoon. The Middle Schoolers (6th-8th graders) will be hosting the Trunk or Treat at the Middle School. We will take the bus over at 3:30pm. The event is from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Please let me know if your youth is riding with me or meeting us there and what your pickup plans are.
The Senior High Youth will be hosting the Main Street Trick or Treat from 2 pm until 4 pm. They will set up on Main Street across from the church. Costumes are encouraged for both events, but please make sure they are appropriate for younger children to view. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy at 605-999-9680.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS – COBORNS RECEIPTS
We are collecting County Fair stamps and Coborn’s 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 NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Groups
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast Drive-Up
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
October 23, 2022
10:00 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 119:1-3
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways.
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- John Claggett
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONG 10,000 Reasons
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: There is something so big
P: We can’t hold it.
L: Something so deep
P: We can’t reach it.
L: Yet it beckons and has many names
P: God…. Love
L: Truth…. Community
P: God is in all of it.
L: And God draws us here,
P: To experience some light
L: To dwell in some peace.
P: And to experience love & Joy
ALL: Yes, God is in this place!!
OPENING SONG Great is the Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG To Know You More
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT He is the King of Kings
TIME OF PRAYER Change My Heart, O God
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 Genesis 1:26-28 & Romans 12:1-13
MESSAGE Whom Will You Follow? Pastor Hank Kor
SONG Grace Alone
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (Vs. 1, 3)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE I’m Gonna Live so God Can Use Me