Bulletin, September 25, 2022

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