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 – 1 Peter 4:10-11
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen
IN OUR PRAYERS
Family of Norma Cameron
Family of Brian Johnson
Family of Mike Piehl in the loss of Mike’s father
Family of Casey and Marlene Bennett in the loss of Casey’s mother
Lee Ross
Matt Barnard
Louise Metz
Reg Pischel
Ginny Coates who is having surgery Nov. 29th
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
And all our elected officials, those who are currently in office and the ones who have just been elected to office.
MANY THANKS
Pastor Keith Nelson and fellow church members and friends- for your prayers and support last Sunday. We felt the power of your prayers! God bless you all. George and Pat Breidenbach
MY SINCERE THANK YOU
Pastor Keith and so many others for your prayers, visits, cards and phone calls during my recent surgery and month long rehab. I am humbled by all the caring thoughts that I received. May God bless you all is my prayer. Verna Hofer
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Jane and Matt Barnard in thanksgiving to all doctors, nurses, and medical staff
LIVESTREAM
is given by LouOra Houk in memory of Elsie Carlson
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
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.
FALL STEWARDSHIP FOCUS
As we prepare for 2023, our Fall Stewardship Focus will be on November 13 & 20. We will look at some Unexpected Heroes of the Bible and see how their giving and serving made a significant difference and touched the life of the church. November 20th will be our commitment Sunday. Each of us can be Unexpected Heroes in our community and in our church through our giving, our serving, our praying, our presence and our witness. Please be praying about how you will live out your faith through your commitment to our church in 2023.
RECEIVING THE OFFERING
Starting today, we will once again be passing the offering plates to receive the morning offering. We will also have the Noisy Buckets on the second Sunday of each month.
NOVEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH:
Haiti General Mission
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
This month our church is in charge of providing buns for the Mitchell Food Pantry Thanksgiving meal. As our November “One Thing”, we will be collecting cash donations to purchase the buns. Please place your donations in the “One Thing” box located in the gathering area. Thank you for your generosity and willingness to give.
“SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS”
Thank you to all that took a tag from our angel tree. We were able to pack over 50 shoeboxes for the Spirit Lake Ministry Center, for children in SD and ND.
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
Thank you to those who have given of your time and resources to make a delicious meal for our Youth and Leaders. As a new year approaches, we are in need of volunteers for the meals. 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.
CONNECTION CENTER
As you may have noticed our new “Connection Center” is located in our Gathering area. It will be used to welcome visitors and members. It will also be used as a central place where congregants can find and collect information about various events, activities and sign ups. If you feel this could be an opportunity for you to serve as a welcome leader, please see Becky, our Family Ministry Director.
Tonya Stahl- Our New Office Manager!
If you’ve called or stopped by the church office in the last two weeks, a new cheery person has greeted you. Tonya Stahl is our new front desk person and Office Manager. Tonya, Bret, and family have been a part of our church family for a number of years so she is very familiar with our church family. She is a great addition to our staff team and is ready to help our church and church family in any way that she can. If you have not done so, please take a moment to welcome Tonya.
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2022
Sun., Nov. 20 Stewardship Commitment
Thurs., Nov. 24 Thanksgiving/ Office Closed
Sun., Nov. 27 1st Sunday of Advent
Sun., Dec. 4 Welcome Dr. Kittle & Family/ Cookie Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
2:00 PM Gina Reynen
3:30 PM Scouts
MONDAY
7:30 AM SPOOFED
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
8:00 AM Oral Interpretation (Regionals)
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Groups
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UMW (United Women of Faith)
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Paul Mah
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS In This Very Room
New Song We Sing
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: We hear a divine melody,
P: We feel an inner pull,
L: Drawing us closer,
P: Beckoning us to draw near
L: To the love of God,
P: The companionship of Jesus,
L: The guidance of the Spirit.
P: We are drawn to the moment.
L: Touch us, Holy Spirit. Bring us new life!
OPENING SONG My Life Is In You, Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG He Touched Me
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Praise Him, Praise Him
Serve Him, Serve Him
TIME OF PRAYER Jesus, Draw Me Close
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 20:20-28 & 1 Peter 4:8-11
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: Called to Serve
SONG Make Me a Servant
RECEIVING OUR OFFERINGS Potter’s Hand
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG What a Mighty God We Serve
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE What a Mighty God We Serve