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 – Isaiah 31:1-2
Alas for those who go down to Egypt for help and who rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the Lord! Yet he too is wise and brings disaster; he does not call back his words, but will rise against the house of the evildoers, and against the helpers of those who work iniquity.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Family of John Wingfield
Donny Howard in the loss of his mother
Gabriel Broghammer
Bev Rowley
Ginny Coates
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
All the staff and students at DWU.
2022 STEWARDSHIP
If you weren’t able to be here to participate in our commitment 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
Today! We will celebrate with special guest DWU President, Dr. Kittle and family. He is 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 is leading an advent study on “The Angels of Christmas”, Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM at the church. There are 3 weeks left, Dec., 7th , 14th , and 21st. All are welcome. Books are available in the office for $13.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Join us today for our 2022 Charge Conference, 12:30 pm at the DWU Sherman Center.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Health Ministry Team’s annual Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, December 11th at 2PM. An angel ornament will be given to those that have made a reservation. Please call the office to make 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 (no Sunday School)
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!
LOVE FEAST
Our Christmas meal will be December 15th. Workers and donations are needed. Please sign up with Carol Hasz in the Gathering Area.
Love Feast is also having a hat and mitten giveaway on December 15th. Donations of any sizes for adults and children are needed. There are totes located at the doors for your donations.
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our “One Thing” will be cereal for the MHS Snack Pack Food Pantry. This is a new program brought to Mitchell High School. Each school week MHS students are able to choose 6 food items to take home for the weekend.
DECEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH:
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota and CASA
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor of 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
An update from finance… we ended November with another positive month of operating income- lessening our operating deficit for the year to $36,347.93. Thank you for continuing to consider the church in your year-end giving.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND?
Hank Kor will be hosting a trip through Educational Opportunities on October 10-19, 2023. He will also be adding an extension to Jordon to visit Petra. (You can check Petra out online.) The return date if one chooses the extension, would be October 23. Feel free to call Hank at 605-999-5676 or you can check out the brochure in the gathering area.
Faith Journey Recording
The Gina Reynen video is now on our website: downtownfirstumc.com under the virtual worship tab
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2022
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
Wed., Dec. 21, 7PM Advent Study
Fri., Dec. 23, 5:30PM Early Christmas Eve Service
Sat., Dec 24, 4:30PM & 6:30PM Christmas Eve Services
Sun., Dec 25, 10AM Christmas Day Service
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
12:30 PM Charge Conference
2:00 PM DWU Senior Recital
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:00 PM Health Ministry
WEDNESDAY
5:30PM Family Ministry
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Advent Study
THURSDAY
11:30 AM UMW Potluck
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00AM Dress Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader – Curt Talley
Servant – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS Little Drummer Boy
Glory to the Lamb
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
Skit Guys Video
OPENING SONG Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG O Come All Ye Faithful
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Happy Hallelujah Christmas Song
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE:
Light the Advent Candle (vs 2) 2090
Collin and Lexie Schulz Family
TIME OF PRAYER
SONG Emmanuel
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 1:26-38
MESSAGE The Angels of Christmas: Greetings Favored One!
SHARING IN COMMUNION
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
GREETING FROM DR. KITTLE- DWU
SENDING SONG Angels We Have Heard on High
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Let It Be Christmas