Announcements
Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
605.996.7721
Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown
wifi password: L&ve1234
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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
Jerry Regynski
family of Dawson Overweg
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie Kor
and for the student athletes of our community
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 10 AM)
is given in prayer to God to please bless our United States
LIVESTREAM
is given in honor of Blair McManus’ baptism, by great grandma, Carol McManus,
and in celebration of David and JoAnn Doering’s 50th wedding anniversary
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
SEPTEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
Global Aids Project – the Center for Health and Hope
WORSHIP SERVICE & RADIO BROADCAST TIME CHANGE
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.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
There are a few copies of our Church Directory on a table in the Gathering Area, however, please know it is already in need of updating. There are additional photos that have been submitted and some phone numbers that need changing. There is no charge, but a free will donation is welcomed.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
PARENTS: Sunday School and Youth Group are back! Youth Group will be every Wednesday, at 6 PM. The schedule will be 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 is at 9 AM. We are asking that parents sign their children 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. This is going to be an exciting year!
PRIME TIME ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Prime-Time Adult Sunday School class will meet at 9 AM (during the Sunday School hour). The first topic will be a journey through the book of Proverbs.
GRIEVING WITH GREAT HOPE
Any adults who experienced grief due to loss of a loved one through death are invited to participate in this 6-week session, beginning Sun., Sept. 25, 6-8 PM at Holy Spirit Gathering Space. For more info, contact Mary Ann VanWassenhove (605-996-3080) or Barb Feilmeier (605.996.6319).
SILENT AUCTION
There is 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 today, Sept. 25, we ask you to please check them out and place your bid by writing your phone number in the notebook by the items.
ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP FAMILIES
Wed., Sept. 28, both Youth Groups will attend the movie, Play the Flute, at Mitchell Christian School. They will meet at 6 pm for supper at Downtown and then be transported to the Christian School by church bus. The movie begins at 7 pm, so plan for pick up at 9 pm. All Youth must be picked up and signed out with a Youth leader AT MITCHELL CHRISTIAN by 9 PM. If your Youth is driving themselves, a parent consent form is needed. Questions? Contact Becky Koch or Cindy Bierman.
AsONE MINISTRIES – IMMERSION TRIP DOCUMENTARY
Kristy Szabo and Jacki Miskimins are participating in an Immersion Trip yo 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.
FAMILY FUN EVENT . . .FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
“Carving Out Time for Jesus!” is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 5, from 5:30-6:30 pm. There will be pumpkin carving, painting, and decorating! Please bring a pumpkin for each participating member, and the rest will be provided. RSVP’s to Becky are appreciated, but not necessary to attend. All ages are welcome. Light snacks and drinks will be provided for all Family Fun Events.
BIBLE SPONSORS NEEDED
2nd Grade Bible Presentation and Children’s Sunday is Sun., Oct. 16. If you would like to sponsor a Bible for a 2nd Grader, please contact Becky Koch at becky@downtownfirstumc.com. Include the name of the child and the sponsor. Cost is $35.
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 and our website under the “position openings” section. There are also paper copies of the application in the office.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
Acolyte Training for 4th and 5th Graders
10:00 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
2:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Series
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Church Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Group
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
September 25, 2022 Order of Worship
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- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- John Claggett
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS Waymaker
Ev’ry Move I Make
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: God is at work.
P: Light pierces the darkness.
L: Love calms fear.
P: Joy tickles sadness.
L: Hope lifts up despair.
P: Peace disarms anger.
L: Kindness dances around arrogance.
P: Music sings away troubles.
L: God is at work!
P: Rejoice!
OPENING SONG I Will Call Upon the Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG You Are Mine
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Praise Him, Praise Him/Trust Him, Trust Him
BAPTISM
(The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Blair Elizabeth McManus, who was born on May 22, 2022, to Molly and Matt McManus)
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry #2051 TFWS
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1, 3, 4, 8, 11, 16 UMH
TIME OF PRAYER Kum Bah Yah
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 Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: Getting Your Feet Wet!
Pastor Keith
SONG I Will Trust in the Lord
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG No Mountain High Enough
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE No Mountain High Enough