Bulletin, February 6th, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Music –   Nancy Nelson

Scripture Reader- Leana Stunes      

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

PRELUDE

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  A word spoken,

P:  A voice heard,

L:  A dream revealed,

P:  A mission received.

L:  God calls us,

P:  To follow,

L:  To Love,

P:  To Serve,

L:  To embrace the lonely,

P:  To feed the hungry,

L:  To tell the Good News of Jesus,

P:  To worship and sing in praise.

OPENING SONG O How I Love Jesus   170

CENTERING PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

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 Matthew 25:31-46

MESSAGE Sound Bites: Refill a Bucket  

SONG Fill My Cup Lord   641

COMMUNION

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG Standing on the Promises   374                     

*BENEDICTION             

POSTLUDE

Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Becky Koch

Lee Ross

Natalie Wilson

Dennis Zoss

Deb Wilson and family in the loss of Deb’s mother, Gloria Henglefelt

for our State Leaders in all the decisions they are wrestling with

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

Is given by Larry & Carol Hasz

LIVESTREAM

Is given by Gail Ringling

February Mission of the Month:

Love Feast & Mitchell Snack Pack

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers are given in memory of Adam Crane, whose birthday would have been Feb. 7th, by his mom & dad, Mary & Larry Crane.

ONE THING-FOOD PANTRY

February is our church’s month to collect for the Mitchell Food Pantry, so we are combining it with our “One Thing.” They need CANNED peas, carrots, diced pineapple, and mandarin oranges. You can place them on the “One Thing” table in the gathering area. Thank you!

VALUES WORKSHOP

Please join the leadership of our church on February 19th for a Values Clarification Workshop beginning at 8:30am and concluding by 12:30pm, led by Rev. Rebecca Trefz.  This workshop is intended to help our church clarify and define the values that guide us in ministry.  As decisions are made about ministry and church direction, being clear on our values is vital.  If you can’t be present for the workshop, there will be a questionnaire available to hear the voices of more of our church family.

LOVE FEAST NEEDS

Love Feast is looking for some large left-over containers like whipped cream and half gallon tubs. You can bring the containers to church office. Thank you.

FAMILY MINISTRIES MEETING

The Family Ministries meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday the 2nd is being moved to Wednesday the 9th at 6 PM in the chapel.

LENT

Ash Wednesday is March 2nd. We are hoping to have several different small groups meet during this season. If you would be willing to lead a small group, please contact Pastor Keith at keith@downtownfirstumc.com or 996-7721.

EMAIL UPDATE

The following emails are no longer active: short@mitchellfumc.org, keith@mitchellfumc.org, and finance@mitchellfumc.org. Short’s email is short@downtownfirstumc.com, Pastor Keith’s is keith@downtownfirstumc.com, and finance is finance@downtownfirstumc.com.

SOUPER BOWL

The Youth are in charge of the service on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13. We invite you to worship with us and join us for soup and sandwiches after the service. We will be serving from 10:30 until around 12:15. If you can't stay, meals will be available for you to take with you right after the service. The money raised will help pay for the Mission Trip to Spirit Lake, North Dakota, July 10-15. We are also looking for volunteers to help prepare and clean up. Click here to sign up. Thank you.

2022 YOUTH MISSION TRIP

The 2022 mission trip is scheduled for July 10-15.  A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due by February 2 to secure a place on the bus.  The trip will cost approximately $450 per person.  The church will pay a portion through our camp scholarship fund and youth have an opportunity to earn money by participating in fundraisers such as the lunch on February 13 and Butter Braid sales.  If you have any questions, please ask Cindy, Jessica, Tonya, or Heidi.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID and illness in general in our community, the decision has been made to NOT have our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed this year.  This was a difficult decision to make but feel it is in the best interest for our church family and our community.  Hopefully next year!!!

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 February, March, and April. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our “One Thing” so far. Last month we collected a little over 70 pairs of sweatpants for the Abbott House. We are DOWNTOWN 4 GOOD!

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

10:45 AM        Sunday School

MONDAY        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

TUESDAY       

9:30 AM           Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY

7 PM                 Youth

6 PM                 Family Ministries Team

THURSDAY    

5:30 PM            Love Feast

7 PM                 SPR

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED       

SATURDAY   NO EVENTS SCHEDULED