DOWNTOWN MITCHELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
310 N Rowley ~ Mitchell SD 57301
605.996.7721 ~ website: www.downtownfirstumc.com
Wi-Fi password: L&ve1234
September 18, 2022
10:00 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 18:35-36
You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand has supported me; your help has made me great. You gave me a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Jan Larson
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING Standing on the Promises UMH #374
He Leadeth Me UMH #128
Seek Ye First UMH #405
Lord, I want to be a Christian UMH #402
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Grace . . .
P: God’s grace,
L: before we are aware of it,
P: loving and inviting us.
L: Grace . . .
P: God’s amazing grace,
L: confronting and persuading,
P: surprising us,
L: taking us along the path,
P: of seeing, experiencing, and sharing God’s grace . . .
to all!!
OPENING SONG Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH #133
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
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 Exodus 17:8-13
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: Helping Hands – Steady Arms
Pastor Keith
SONG Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands UMH #273
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Here I Am, Lord UMH #593
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Jerry Regynski
Ray Lapka,
Laura Barta Lindquist,
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler’s great-granddaughter, Genesis, who is having surgery
and our Sunday School students, teachers, helpers, and our staffing needs.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 10 AM)
is given in memory of Ken and Gladys Baldwin, by Kathy Budahl
LIVESTREAM
does not have a sponsor this Sunday
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost
of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
SEPTEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
Heifer Project, which directly helps families to become self-sufficient in sustainable ways
WORSHIP SERVICE & RADIO BROADCAST TIME CHANGE
Beginning today, Sun., Sept. 18, our Sunday morning schedule is as follows: Sunday School at 9 AM and Worship at 10 AM. There will be only one worship service.
Also, our Radio Broadcast on KORN 1490 AM is changing to 10 AM. Please help spread the radio broadcast time change
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.
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
is “Our Home” in Parkston, Huron and the surrounding area. Our Home, Inc. programs offer a comprehensive continuum of residential treatment to youth with varying and unique needs. We are collecting coloring books, adult coloring books, sudoku books, cross words, word searches, etc. You may place the books on our “One Thing” shelf in the gathering area. Thank you!
CHURCH DIRECTORY
There are a few copies of our Church Directory on a table in the Gathering Area. There is no charge, but a free will donation is welcomed.
UNEXPECTED HEROES
Pastor Keith’s new sermon series is called Unexpected Heroes. The Bible is full of stories and examples of unexpected persons making all the difference in a story or situation. Who knows if you or I might be the unexpected hero in someone’s faith story.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
PARENTS: Sunday School and Youth Group are back! Youth Group will be every Wednesday, at 6 PM. Youth Group is going to be a little different schedule this year, beginning with Overflow worship at 6 PM, a meal for the Youth and volunteers at 6:30 PM, and end with small group at 7:00 PM. Sunday School starts today, Sun., Sept. 18, at 9 AM. We are asking that parents sign their kids up for both Sunday School and Youth Group. The online registration form is on our Facebook and website, or there are paper copies in front of the Family Ministries office. We are so excited to kick off this school year!
PRIME TIME ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Prime-Time Adult Sunday School class will start meeting again today, Sun., Sept. 18, at 9 AM (during the Sunday School hour). The first topic will be a journey through the book of Proverbs.
LOVE FEAST
Love Feast is offering a drive up only meal on Thurs., Sept. 22, from 5:00-6:00 PM. You must reserve your meal by calling 605.299.6710.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Special Olympics South Dakota is hosting a Fall Classic/Bocce Tournament at Cadwell Park, on Fri., Sept. 23. They are in serious need of volunteers. Please check the Bulletin Board near the office for more information and the times/events volunteers are needed.
GRIEVING WITH GREAT HOPE
Any adults who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one through death are invited to participate in this six-week session. The session starts Sun., Sept. 25, 6-8 P.M. at Holy Spirit Gathering Space. For more info, contact Mary Ann VanWassenhove at 605-996-3080 or Barb Feilmeier at 605-996-6319.
AsONE MINISTRIES – IMMERSION TRIP & DOCUMENTARY
Kristy Szabo and Jacki Miskimins are participating in an Immersion Trip to Uganda this October with AsOne Ministries. AsOne, based out of Sioux Falls with roots in Mitchell, works to alleviate systemic poverty in Uganda through wholistic, community-based solutions including education, social enterprise, healthcare, and agriculture training. Logan Theatre will show a documentary on Thurs., Sept. 29, 7 pm. Free tickets are available at the church office. To learn more, you may talk with Kristy or Jacki.
SILENT AUCTION
There will be a display of items made by Mildred Merriman, a long-time Tuesday Quilter here at Downtown FUMC who passed away a few years ago. Her family has shared them with the church, and beginning next Sun., Sept. 25, we ask you to please check them out, and place your bid using your phone number in the notebook by the items.
SURPLUS ITEMS
In cleaning out classrooms to prepare for 2022-2023 Sunday School, Becky and Family Ministries have found items no longer needed. Current or past teachers/volunteers are encouraged to look for items on a table outside the nursery that may be theirs.
OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED
Downtown FUMC is searching for an Office Manager. This position will cover office duties, including weekly bulletin and scheduling. Organizational and computer skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Suite required. The online application is posted to our Facebook page, our website under the “position openings” section, and Indeed, com. There are also paper copies of the application in the office.
THANK YOU for your contributions to this year’s ALS Walk. With your help, our team raised $10,150!! Your love and support is very much appreciated. Christy Wilson & family
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Church Staff
2:00 PM Edgewood Worship
3:30 PM Firesteel Worship
4:30 PM TOPS
6:00 PM Cub Scouts
7:00 PM Wesley Acres Worship
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Group
THURSDAY
5:00-6:00 PM Love Feast – Drive up only
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED