Announcements
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 33:20-22
20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. 21 Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Ray Lapka
Maxine Nelson
Collen Jonnassen
Laura Barta Lindquist
Verna Hofer
Margaret Smith
Deb Kirkpatrick
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Cameron family in the death of Norma Cameron
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler’s great-granddaughter, Genesis, who is having surgery
Let us be in prayer for Dr. Kittle, his family, and the entire DWU Staff and student body
LIVESTREAM
Is given by an anonymous donor.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given in honor of Bev Rowley’s 90th birthday, which is on August 30th
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!
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
Sunday School and Youth Group are back! Sunday School will start on Sunday, September 18th at 9am and Youth Group will start on Wednesday, September 14th at 6pm. Youth Group is going to be a little different this year. It will start with a small worship service at 6, then a meal for the Youth and volunteers, and ending with a small group. We are asking that parents sign their kids up for both Sunday School and Youth Group. You can register online by clicking here, or there are paper copies in front of the Family Ministries office. We are so excited to kick off this school year with everyone!!
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, computer skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite required. You can apply online by clicking here. There are also paper copies of the applications in the office.
TRANSFORMING LIVES: HOPE IN ACTION
Dr. Donald E. Messer, former president of Dakota Wesleyan University (1971-81) will provide an overview of the Center for Health and Hope, a non-profit faith-based 501c3 charity, after the service in the chapel. He will share how First United Methodist Church has provided resources over the years to combat poverty, stigma, and discrimination in Africa and Asia. For more information, check out www.centerforhealthandhope.org. We invite you to grab some refreshments in the gathering area after church and head on over to the chapel to listen to Don speak!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HELP
Becky and Cindy will be in the gathering area after church on Sunday, Aug. 28th to sign people up to help with the Youth meal that will be starting on Wednesday nights.
UNEXPECTED HEROES
Join us on Sunday September 11 (outdoor worship at Hitchcock Park) as Pastor Keith will be starting a new sermon series called Unexpected Heroes! The Bible is full of stories and examples of an unexpected person making all the difference in a story or situation. We will examine the importance of unexpected heroes not only in our world but also in our faith. In fact, “The Way” or the Jesus Movement is built on Unexpected Heroes. And who knows, you or I just might be the unexpected hero in someone’s faith story today…or in the days to come.
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.
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
2 PM MACA
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
4:30 PM TOPS
6 PM Cub Scouts
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION - Psalm 33:20-22
20 Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. 21 Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. 22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader – Johanna Allen
Servant – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS Waymaker
Trading My Sorrows
GRETTING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: The work of our hands
P: Is our labor of care.
L: Our open hand
P: Indicates our tender embrace.
L: Our love for God
P: Is shown in how we love the world.
L: Especially by caring for all people;
P: Especially the poor, the young, the forgotten, the overlooked.
L: Through loving God
P: We care for ALL creation!
OPENING SONG Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord/Awesome God
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Amazing Grace (vs. 1 & 4)
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT The Bible Tells Me So
TIME OF PRAYER What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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 Isaiah 40:31, Romans 15:13, & 1 Corinthians 13:13
MESSAGE Transforming Power of Hope Rev. Dr. Donald Messer*
SONG Build Your Kingdom Here
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG They Will Know We Are Christians (By Our Love!) (vs. 1 & 2)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE They Will Know We Are Christians (By Our Love!) (vs. 3 & 4)
* Dr. Donald E. Messer, former president of Dakota Wesleyan University (1971-81) will provide an overview of the Center for Health and Hope, a non-profit faith-based 501c3 charity, after the service in the chapel. He will share how First United Methodist Church has provided resources over the years to combat poverty, stigma, and discrimination in Africa and Asia. For more information, check out www.centerforhealthandhope.org