Bulletin, October 31, 2022

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 – Ephesians 4:25-27

So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Family of Elsie Carlson

  Reg Pischel

Ginny Coates who is having surgery Nov. 29th

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, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)

Is given by Lyle and Irene Swenson in memory of Marie Swenson whose birthday would have been October 31st.

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.  The meals are distributed to people of need in our community. We have met our goal of  500 boxes.  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

SILENT AUCTION DEADLINE & RECIPIENT OF FUNDS

Today, 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 

JOURNEY OF FAITH SPEAKER

Gina Reynen will take you through her faith journey on Sunday, November 13th at 2 PM at Downtown FUMC. Free Admission. A donation to the Food Pantry is welcome but not required. Refreshments will be served. Please invite your friends and family to hear this message of hope. Sponsored by our Health Ministry Team.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Has been a success! Thank you to those who have gave of your time and resources to make a delicious meal for our Youth and Leaders. It is so greatly appreciated! As we are looking forward to the new year, we are in need of new volunteers to make Wednesday night meals for our youth. If you feel like this could be your opportunity to serve, please contact Becky Koch, Cindy Bierman or sign up at our new Connection Center on the west wall of the gathering area.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are collecting County Fair stamps Please place them in the designated table drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

       COBORN RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn Receipts for the months November, December, and January. 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., Nov 6    Daylight Saving Time Ends

                        All Saints Sunday

                        Shoebox Angel Tree Deadline

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

  WEDNESDAY

5:30 PM          Family Fun Night Bingo

6:00 PM          Overflow Youth Worship

6:30 PM          Youth Meal

7:00 PM          Youth Small Groups

THURSDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY            NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 

SATURDAY      NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

October 30, 2022

10 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Ephesians 4:25-27

So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.

Music – Nancy Nelson

Scripture Reader – Dennis Westgard

 Servant – Rich Stedman

HYMN SING Take Up Thy Cross 415

                     I Surrender All 354

                     I Sing the Almighty Power of God 152

                     Are Ye Able 530

 

PRELUDE

 

GREETING

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

L:  Sing to our God.

P: Sing God a new song.

L:  Raise your voices

P: With shouts of joyful praise;

L: For God created this earth

P: With oceans, birds, and flowers;

L: For God fashioned all people

P: All ages, colors and kinds;

L:  For God loves us,

P: Our hopes and our dreams,

L: Our failures and our successes,

P: Our songs and our dances.

L:  All that we are and are becoming…

P:  Yes, God loves us all!!

OPENING SONG Blessed Assurance (vs. 1,2,3) UMH-369

CENTERING PRAYER                 

CHILDREN’S MOMENT He is the King of Kings

 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 Acts 9:1-19  

MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: Do I Have To?  Pastor Keith

SONG Oh Jesus I have Promised (vs. 1,2,4) UMH- 396

SHARING OUR GIFTS

 CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG Trust and Obey (vs. 1,2,4) UMH-467                        

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE