Announcements
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – 2 Corinthians 5:17
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!
IN OUR PRAYERS
Maxine Nelson
Scott McManus
Collen Jonnassen
Laura Barta Lindquist
Verna Hofer
Margaret Smith
Deb Kirkpatrick
Tim Knight
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Grant & Pam Uecker
Teachers, school staff, and students as they are gearing up for a new year
LIVESTREAM
Is given by an anonymous donor.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given by Ron & Sheilah Gates in honor of the work the Tech Team does every Sunday.
August Mission of the Month:
North Dakota Oil Field Ministry
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.
AUGUST “ONE THING”
For our August "One Thing" we will be collecting cans of wet cat food for the Mitchell Animal Rescue. They are looking specifically for Fancy Feast kitten pate or Friskies adult pate, but any kind of wet cat food will work. The Mitchell Animal Rescue is a small group of people who are committed to helping rescue pets from the city pound as well as assisting other pets in need. You can place your donations on the "One Thing" shelf in the gathering area. Thank you!
OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED
Johanna has brought great gifts to our church office over the past year. She has a new opportunity to grow and bring her skills to the Mitchell Chamber. Because she is leaving, we are starting the search for her replacement. Seeking Office Manager for Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church. Cover office duties, including weekly bulletin and scheduling. Organization and computer skills required. Submit resume to Keith@downtownfirstumc.com or apply in person at 310 N. Rowley.
FALL SCHEDULE
It had been our plan for our church to return to two worship services in September, however, to do that we would need additional musicians and technical helpers for our livestream, radio, and sound needs. Unfortunately, the additional help has not materialized. At our July Church Council meeting it was decided to continue with one worship service in the fall. We are going to try a slight change in timing for our Sunday morning schedule. Sunday School will begin at 9:00 am and Worship will begin at 10:00 am. Even with the one service schedule we could still use more people to serve in music and technology on Sunday morning. We are excited for the new Sunday School year and fall worship season to begin.
WORSHIP IN THE PARK
Mark your calendars! We are having our worship in the park at Hitchcock Park on Sunday, September 11th at 10am. We will have worship, food, and games for the whole family. We are asking that our church family bring a side dish or a dessert to share as well as lawn chairs. We hope to see everyone there!
CLEAN COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
Clean Comedy for a Cause, featuring comedian Tim Boyd, is a fundraiser event for LaGonave Alive on Sunday, Sept. 11, starting at 6:30pm, at the Central Church in Sioux Falls. Their goal is to raise funds for their new Women's Village (building homes for women and their children) and scholarship support for their school. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to lagonavealive.com/comedy.
OPEN HOUSE
Bev Rowley is having an open house for her 90th birthday on Saturday, August 27th from 1:30-3:30pm in the Wesley Acres dining room. Wesley Acres address is 1115 W Havens Ave. Anyone is welcome to attend but they are asking that no one bring gifts.
TOUR DE CORN
Pastor Keith is participating in the “Tour de Corn” bike event this year on August 20th! He will be completing the 62-mile ride to help our tuckpointing project that will be starting soon to improve the exterior of our church building. You can donate to this project by pledging an amount per mile or you can just make one overall donation. You can place your donations in the offering, just make sure they are marked “Tour de Corn” or send/bring them into the church office. Thank you!
THANK YOU
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to whoever sponsored the radio broadcast for my birthday and our anniversary. I was very humbled by this and appreciate it more than you know. Thanks again so much. - Elaine Barta
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
We are 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 August, September, & October. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
1 PM Mission Kit Workday
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole Meeting
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
VERSE FOR REFLECTION 2 Corinthians 5:17
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader – Jan Quenzer
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING Hymn of Promise 707
Bless Be the Tie that Binds 558
Trust and Obey 467
Here I Am Lord 593
PRELUDE
GRETTING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Excitement is in the air,
P: Children whirl and squirm,
L: Parents watch and wait,
P: School has begun.
L: Life is different,
P: Excitement is in the air,
L: New possibilities arise,
P: God is good!
L: Let praise be sung!
P: YES, GOD IS GOOD!!!
OPENING SONG To God Be The Glory UMH-98
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT He is the King of Kings
Blessing of the Backpacks
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 1 Samuel 3:1-10
MESSAGE
Faith Questions: Speak, I’m Listening? Pastor Keith Nelson
SONG Jesus Calls Us UMH-398
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG We Are The Church UMH-558
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE