Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Chur
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Family of Natalie Wilson
Family of Casey and Marlene Bennett in the loss of Casey’s mother
Katina Kost and family
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
HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM
We would like to thank everyone that was involved in making our Faith Journey with Gina Reynen event a success. It takes many people and talents to make events like this successful. We donated 115 lbs. of food and cash to the Mitchell Food Pantry, so thank you for your generosity. We are truly blessed to be a part of Downtown First United Methodist Church.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
There is not a donor this week.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Dave and JoAnn Doering
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.
“The Angels of Christmas” Advent Study
Pastor Keith will be doing an advent study on “The Angels of Christmas” which will focus on the Angel appearances in the Christmas Story- Zecharia, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds. We will meet at the church on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM beginning November 30th and continuing through December 21st. All are welcome. Books have arrived so please stop by the office to purchase one
CHARGE CONFERENCE
You are invited to join us for our 2022 Charge Conference, to be held Sunday, December 4 at 12:30 pm at the Sherman Center on the campus of DWU. Fusion is hosting this years Conference, which will include several churches in our area. Rev. Rebecca Trefz will lead our time together. Also, you are invited to eat lunch with other United Methodist at the DWU Cafeteria, also in the DWU Sherman Center. The cost will be $6 per person for the entire buffet.
LOVE FEAST
Will be serving our Christmas meal on December 15th. Workers and donations for the meal are needed. Carol Hasz will have signup sheets in the Gathering Area before and after service. Please stop by and put your name down to help in some way. You can also call Carol at 605-770-7991.
Love Feast is also planning to have a hat and mitten giveaway at the December 15th meal. We are asking for donations of any sizes for adults and children. There will be totes located at the doors for your donations. Thank you for your kind and generous hearts
RECEIVING THE OFFERING
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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS
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.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our Children's Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 11th during worship.
We are currently accepting candy donations for the children’s Christmas sacks. Please drop off any donations in the office. Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2022
Sun., Nov. 20 Stewardship Commitment
Thurs., Nov. 24 Thanksgiving/ Office Closed
Sun., Nov. 27 1st Sunday of Advent
Wed., Nov. 30 7PM Advent Study
Sun., Dec. 4 Welcome Dr. Kittle & Family/ Cookie Sunday
Sun., Dec 4 12:30PM Charge Conference/Sherman Center
Sun., Dec. 11, 10AM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 11, 2 PM Service of Remembrance
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving- Office Closed
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Twyla Mah
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord
Let Everything (Praise the Lord)
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Skit Guys Video- Thanksgiving Means More
OPENING SONG Church on Fire
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG We Are So Blessed
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Thank You, Jesus
TIME OF PRAYER Hear Us As We Pray
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 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 & 9:6-15
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: A Generous Undertaking
RECEIVING OUR OFFERINGS & COMMITMENTS
Give Thanks
Grace Alone
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me