Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION – James 5:7-8
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Louise Metz
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Family of John Wingfield
Donny Howard in the loss of his mother
Gabriel Broghammer
Bev Rowley
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
All the churches in our community as we prepare for Christmas
90th BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER
The family of Eileen Hanks is requesting a card shower for Eileen who will turn 90 on Dec. 16th. Cards can be sent to Eileen Hanks Wesley Acres, Room #28 1115 W. Havens St. Mitchell, SD 57301
THANK YOU
Thank you, Pastor Keith, for your visits and prayers & to everyone else for your prayers, cards, phone calls and texts. It meant so much to be remembered. May God bless you all. Elaine Barta
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
“Pray for Peace” anonymous donor
LIVESTREAM
Given by Sheila Letcher, which would have been their 60th Wedding Anniversary
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 2 weeks left, Dec.14th and 21st. All are welcome. Books are available in the office
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Join us today at 2PM for the Health Ministry Team’s annual Service of Remembrance. An angel ornament will be given 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 (no Sunday School)
STUFF THE STOCKINGS
Write a personal thank you (card provided) to a volunteer and stuff it in their stocking that is hung next to their classroom door. You may also stuff the stocking with a small gift or treat to show your appreciation to our awesome volunteers.
LOVE FEAST
Our Christmas meal will be December 15th. Workers and donations are needed. Please sign up with Carol Hasz in the Gathering Area.
There are totes at both doors to the Worship Center for the hat & mitten giveaway that night.
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 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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2022
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 Children’s Christmas Pageant/Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
2:00 PM Service of Remembrance
MONDAY
6:00 PM DWU Instrumental Recital
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
6:00 PM DWU Vocal Recital
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Advent Study
THURSDAY
5:00 PM Love Feast Christmas Meal
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music – Christy Wilson
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus 196 UMH
SPECIAL MUSIC Macie Schroeder
PRELUDE Silent Night
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Clear away the unnecessary.
P: Put aside the unimportant.
L: Lay down the unrealistic.
P: Keep your ears open for angel songs.
L: Give attention as Children share the Good News!!
P: Expect to find God in the unexpected.
L: This is the season of wonder and hope.
P: This is a time to understand…
L: That God is drawing near to us!!
P: This is a time to see God anew!
OPENING SONG
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 240 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE:
Light the Advent Candle (vs 3) 2090 TFWS
Carsyn Weich & Jadyn Henglefelt
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERING/SENDING SONG
Angels from the Realms of Glory 220 UMH
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day