Announcements
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – James 3:13
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Ray Lapka
Maxine Nelson
Collen Jonnassen
Laura Barta Lindquist
Verna Hofer
Margaret Smith
Deb Kirkpatrick
Jason & Laurie Kor
Cameron family in the death of Norma Cameron
Kor family in the death of Delores Syverson
Stephanie Knight & Dennis Schoenwald in the death of his father
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler’s great-granddaughter, Genesis, who is having surgery
As we celebrate Labor Day, let's pray for one another and all the various types of labor we do. May we dedicate our hands, our minds, and all our abilities to God's work here on earth.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Janice Northrup
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given by Todd & Nancy Boyd
September Mission of the Month:
Global Aids Project (The Center for Health & Hope)
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.
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
For our September “One Thing,” we are collecting puzzle books for Our Home. They are looking for coloring books, adult coloring books, sudoku books, cross words, word searches, etc. The Our Home, Inc. programs offers a comprehensive continuum of residential treatment to youth with varying and unique needs. You can place the puzzle books on our “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!!
PRIME TIME ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Prime-Time Adult Sunday School class will start meeting again on Sept. 18th at 9am (during the Sunday School hour). The first topic they will be considering is a journey through the book of Proverbs.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS
Becky and the Family Ministries team have been working hard to get all the classrooms ready for Sunday School! There are some items that they have found in the rooms that are no longer needed. Any current or past Sunday School teachers/volunteers should go look through the items and take anything that might be theirs. They are on a table in the chapel hallway.
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.
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 Sunday, 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.
COMMUNION- NEXT SUNDAY
Because Pastor Keith is going to be away this weekend, we'll have communion next Sunday at our Worship in the Park service. If you won't be joining us at Hitchcock Park but will be worshipping with us through one of our technology means, be sure to take some communion elements home with you after worship this Sunday, or stop by the church to pick up the prepackaged communion elements.
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.
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.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Family Ministries Team
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 – James 3:13
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.
Music – Denise Fox
Scripture Reader – Gary Freier
Servant – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING All Things Bright and Beautiful 147
Beneath the Cross of Jesus 297
My Jesus, I love Thee 127
He is Lord (2x) 177
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: We are led.
P: Beside still waters.
L: We are fed.
P: At a huge banquet table.
L: We are accompanied
P: Through valleys of shadow and despair.
L: We are guided
P: To do justice and righteousness.
L: We are anointed,
P: Blessed and filled.
L: We sing
P: Of God’s goodness and mercy.
OPENING SONG Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (vs. 1,2,4) UMH-64
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 Matthew 4:43-46, John 13:34-35, & Philippians 2:3-11
MESSAGE Faith Questions: Faith & Politics??
SONG The Gift of Love (vs. 1,2,3) UMH- 408
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Precious Name (vs. 1,2,4) UMH-536
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE