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 – 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; everything has become new!
IN OUR PRAYERS
Dennis Zoss
Phillips Family with the death of Janice
John Dolejsi
Van Beek family
Bev Rowley
Laura Barta Lindquist
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
For our church…and ourselves as together we step into a new year.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
In January we are going 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!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in loving memory of Elvina Hubbard whose birthday would have been today by Janet Hubbard Jorgensen families.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Eileen Hanks
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.
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Our January “One Thing” will be ‘In A Village’ whose mission is to support and assist expectant mothers, parents, and caregivers of young children. More information to come.
JANUARY MISSION OF THE MONTH:
DWU Mission Trip
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for an ice cream social on Wednesday, January 4th at 5:30 PM in the Gathering Area. “Warm Up” with a BIG bowl of ice cream and ALL the toppings! Brought to you by our family ministry team!
YOUTH GROUP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
Youth group will resume on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:00pm.
Sunday School will resume on Sunday, January 8th at 9:00am.
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, He 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.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.
COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower- level stairs.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Mon., Jan 2, Office Closed
Wed., Jan. 4, 5:30PM Family Fun Night
Wed., Jan. 4, 6PM Overflow/ 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
10:30 AM Janice Phillips Funeral
5:30 PM Family Fun Night
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Denise Fox
Scripture Reader- Bruce Fritzemeier
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 224 UMH
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: It is still Christmas!
P: Joy is still loose in the world.
L: Love is lodged in hearts.
P: Peace is still our fervent hope.
L: It’s still Christmas,
P: Though the presents are all unwrapped,
L: The batteries have run down,
P: And family members have returned home.
L: It’s still Christmas.
P: And God calls us to live today as Christmas people with giving hearts, joy-filled souls, and lives that reflect God’s light!
OPENING SONG
What Child Is This (Vs.1,2,3) 219 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
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 2:22-40
MESSAGE Connecting…the Dots!
SHARING IN COMMUNION
Preparing our Hearts Service of Word & Table III- The Great Thanksgiving 15-16 UMH
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG
The Old Rugged Cross (Vs.1,3,4) 504 UMH
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE