Announcements
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Laura Barta Lindquist
Verna Hofer
Margaret Smith
Deb Kirkpatrick
Carolyn Knight
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
The Blumer family in the death of Evelyn Blumer
Teachers & School Staff 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 in memory of Gary Mebius, whose celebration of life will be August 12th.
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!
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!
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!
CONFIRMATION PHOTOS
Confirmation pictures have been posted in the church's historical display at the end of the hallway leading to the chapel.
WE ARE HIRING!
Want to combine your knowledge of technology with your passion for service and get paid for it? Downtown First United Methodist Church has an opportunity for you! In this part-time role, the Head Technology Personnel will oversee the technology for worship, presentations, livestream, and radio broadcasts. You must be available for Sunday morning services and other services as needed (funerals, weddings etc.). Salary will depend on your skills, but we are willing to train the right individual. For more information and to download the application, go to downtownfirstumc.com and select the “position openings” page. There are also paper copies of the applications in the church office.
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
11:45 AM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Music – Denise Fox
Scripture Reader – Kristy Szabo
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140
How Great Thou Art 77
My Jesus I Love Thee 172
Shine, Jesus Shine 2173
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Our God is a welcoming God,
P: Standing with arms outstretched to those gathering here.
L: Our God is a seeking God,
P: Calling in love to those who are wondering.
L: Our God is a hearing God,
P: With ears that are open to our prayers of need and our hymns of praise.
L: Our God is a loving God,
P: Yearning for each of us to receive the hope and grace God offers.
OPENING SONG Standing On the Promises UMH-374
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 Job 1:13-21 & Deuteronomy 31:6
MESSAGE Faith Questions: “Why Me?” Pastor Keith Nelson
COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving UMH pg. 15 & 16
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG I’ve Got Peace Like a River TFWS-2145
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE