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 – Romans 13:11-12
Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Bev Rowley
Family of Natalie Wilson
Ginny Coates who is having surgery Nov. 29th
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all the technicians, mechanics, ect..that help us prepare for winter.
2022 STEWARDSHIP
Last Sunday was our Commitment Sunday for our Church’s 2023 Budget and Ministry Year. If you weren’t able to be here to participate in the service, we still have Estimate of Giving Cards, as well as Servant Cards available on the tables by each entry way to the Worship Center, as well as at the Connection Center in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your support of the ministries and work of this church.
COOKIE SUNDAY
In honor of national cookie day on Sunday, December 4th,
we will celebrate with special guest DWU President, Dr. Kittle and family. He will be bringing greetings and cookies from DWU.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
“Pray for Peace” anonymous donor
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.
“The Angels of Christmas” Advent Study
Pastor Keith will be leading 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. Stop by the office to purchase a book for $13.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Join us for our 2022 Charge Conference on Sunday, December 4th at 12:30 pm at the DWU Sherman Center. Fusion is hosting this years Conference, which will include several churches in our area. Rev. Rebecca Trefz will lead our time together. You are invited to eat lunch with other United Methodist at the DWU Cafeteria, located in the DWU Sherman Center. The buffet cost is $6 per person.
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!
SERVICE OF REMEMBERANCE
The Health Ministry Team’s annual Service Of Rememberance will be Sunday, December 11th at 2PM.
This service remembers loved ones we are missing during the holidays. An angel ornament will be
provided to those that have made a reservation.
Christmas Eve Services and Christmas Day
Friday, December 23rd 5:30PM
Saturday, December 24th 4:30PM and 6:30PM
Sunday, December 25th 10:00AM
LOVE FEAST
Will be serving our Christmas meal on December 15th. Workers and donations 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.
Love Feast is also planning to have a hat and mitten giveaway at the December 15th meal. Donations of any sizes for adults and children are needed. There will be totes located at the doors for your donations.
Faith Journey Recording
The Gina Reynen video is now on our website: downtownfirstumc.com under the virtual worship tab.
NOVEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH:
Haiti General Mission
BISHOP’S 2022 THANKSGIVING OFFERING:
This year’s Conference Thanksgiving Offering will stay here in the Dakota’s, feeding neighbors in our own communities through Dakotas Conference Hunger Grants. Offerings will be distributed to local congregations and communities to help feed those facing hunger.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out a Christmas Poinsettia card located on the Connection Center table and as you enter the Worship Center. The price is $15 each and the deadline is December 18th. You will be able to pick them up after either Christmas Eve Service
FINANCE UPDATE
We ended the month of October with a positive $2,664.81 operating income- lessening our operating deficit for the year to $37,986.03. We will be able to provide November numbers next Sunday. As 2022 wraps up and you are considering your year- end giving, please continue to keep the church in mind.
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our “One Thing” will be cereal for the new MHS Snack Pack Pantry
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2022
Wed., Nov. 30, 7PM Advent Study
Sun., Dec. 4 Welcome Dr. Kittle & Family/ Cookie Sunday
Sun., Dec 4, 12:30PM Charge Conference/Sherman Center
Wed., Dec. 7, 7PM Advent Study
Sun., Dec. 11, 10AM Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec. 11, 2PM Service of Remembrance
Wed., Dec. 14, 7PM Advent Study
Thurs., Dec.15 Love Feast Christmas Meal
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
6:00 PM Building Task Force
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Parade of Lights
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Advent Study
THURSDAY
8:00 AM Cabinet
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
8:00 AM Cabinet
3:00 PM DWU Student Recital Rehearsal
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader – Theresa Campbell
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING
PRELUDE Prepare the Way, O Zion
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: In the midst of waiting, God sends an invitation.
P: The twinkle of a candle in the window welcomes us home.
L: Christmas music cheers the soul.
P: The angel beckons, “Do not be afraid.”
L: Preparations are under way.
P: The time has come!
L: Come and be renewed! Come and worship.
P: Let us worship the God who comes to us!
OPENING SONG
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (vs. 1,2,4) UMH-694
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Away in A Manger
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE:
Tanner and Kathryn Fuhrer Family
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 Luke 1:5-25
MESSAGE The Angels of Christmas: The God Who Hears…
SONG I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light UMH- 206
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel UMH- 211
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Blessed Be the God of Israel UMH- 209
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus UMH- 196