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 – Matthew 2:1-2
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Van Beek family
Arens family
Family of Larry Hasz
Dennis and Sue Westgard
Louise Metz
Bev Rowley
Laura Barta Lindquist
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
All the people who work outside in the cold and all those that are coping with the loss of loved ones.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING
There are so many places in our world experiencing great need. One that strikes close to the heart of our church is that of Haiti. Bruce Blumer has shared with us that the cost of food and fuel, and so many basic goods in Haiti have risen in price drastically because of governmental issues in Haiti. Bruce indicates that he has the food and a shipping container arranged for but covering the cost of getting the shipping container to Haiti is the next hurdle to clear. Our Church leadership has decided to give half of our Christmas Eve Offering to this need with Haiti Alive. Special “Christmas” offering envelopes are available at the entries to our Worship Center. Please place your Christmas Eve offering in one of these envelopes or write “Christmas Eve” on your check in the memo area. If you are giving your regular “Church Pledge” gift on Christmas Eve, please indicate that on the check or put it in your regular offering envelope. Thank you for your generosity and making a difference in our community and in other parts of the world.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Darlene Koster in memory of her husband, Marvin, their daughter Darlette, whose birthday would have been on December 25th and their granddaughter Amie Jo.
LIVESTREAM
Given by Verna Hofer
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.
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our “One Thing” is cereal for the MHS Snack Pack Food Pantry. This is a new program brought to Mitchell High School. Each school week MHS students can choose 6 food items to take home for the weekend
DECEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH:
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota and CASA
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA PICK UP
If you purchased a poinsettia, you may pick them up after either Christmas Eve Service or after the Christmas Day service.
JANUARY SERMON SERIES
We are made for connections. It is a part of who we are. When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, H e spoke of connections, connection with God, connecting with our neighbors, and connecting with ourselves. Join us for worship at Downtown Mitchell First UMC in January as Pastor Keith will have a new sermon series called “Connex-tions” that will focus on a theme that was important to Jesus and is something our church is building on. We are building “connections” to last a lifetime!!
FINANCE UPDATE
As we wrap up 2022, the finance committee would like to thank you for your faithful giving. The operating budget deficit has decreased, and we appreciate your ongoing consideration in your year-end giving. Thank you again- and God Bless.
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.
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.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
In January we are looking to start an adult Bible Study during our Sunday School hour. Natalie Piehl will lead this study using the Immerse Bible series. The first book that we will read is called Messiah, which looks at the first part of the New Testament. We will begin on January 8th at 9am in room S1. We will have some books available. All are welcomed.
YOUTH GROUP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
We will resume youth group on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:00pm. We will resume Sunday School on Sunday, January 8th at 9:00am.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2022
Mon., Dec 26, Office Closed
Mon., Jan 2, Office Closed
Wed., Jan. 4, 5:30PM Family Fun Night
Wed., Jan. 4, 6PM Youth Group Resumes
Sun., Jan 8, Sunday School Resumes
Sun., Jan 8, 9AM Adult Bible Study (room S1)
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
Office Closed
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Susan Dodd
Scripture Reader- Denise Hoffman
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING
Angels We Have Heard on High 238 UMH
Silent Night, Holy Night 239 UMH
There’s a Song in the Air 249 UMH
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 218 UMH
PRELUDE
GREETING
OPENING SONGS
Joy to the World 246 UMH
O Come, All Ye Faithful 234 UMH
Angels from the Realms of Glory 220 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Star Child (Vs. 1,2) 2095 TFWS (as children come forward)
Children’s Time
Star Child (Vs.5) 2095 TFWS (as children return to 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.
SONGS The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy 2098 TFWS
We Three Kings 254 UMH
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1-12
MESSAGE The Angels of Christmas: Unseen…But Active!
RECEIVING OUR OFFERINGS
The First Noel (Vs.1,2,3,5) 245 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONGS
Angels We Have Heard on High 238 UMH
Go, Tell It on the Mountain 251 UMH
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE