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 – Psalm 19:1-4
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Ray Lapka, Maxine Nelson, Colleen Jonnassen, Laura Barta Lindquist, Verna Hofer, Deb Kirkpatrick, Jason & Laurie Kor, Hank & Bonnie Kor’s family in the death of Bonnie’s sister-in-law, Delores Syverson, Stephanie Knight & Dennis Schoenwald in the death of his father, 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 honor of all grandparents on Grandparents Day, and in memory of our grandpa Roy Moe, who passed away on Sept.13, 2003,
by the David Moe family
LIVESTREAM
is given by an anonymous donor
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50, per week.
SEPTEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH
Heifer Project, which directly helps families to become self-sufficient in sustainable ways
09.11.22
Outdoor Worship- 10:00 AM
Sunday School Kick-off
Hitchcock Park
WORSHIP SERVICE & RADIO BROADCAST TIME CHANGE
Beginning next week, 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.
Help spread the radio broadcast time change which begins this Sunday at Worship in the Park.
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”
will be “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!
COMMUNION
Communion is this Sun., Sept. 11, 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, you may stop by the church to pick up the prepackaged communion elements.
WORSHIP IN THE PARK
Worship in the Park is at Hitchcock Park this Sun., Sept. 11, at 10 am. There will be worship, food, and games for the whole family. We ask that you bring a side dish or a dessert to share as well as lawn chairs. We hope to see everyone there!
UNEXPECTED HEROES
Pastor Keith’s new sermon series, beginning this Sunday, 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.
CLEAN COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
Clean Comedy for a Cause, featuring comedian Tim Boyd, is a fundraiser event for LaGonave Alive on Sun., Sept. 11, 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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
PARENTS: Sunday School and Youth Group are back! Youth Group will begin Wed., Sept. 14, at 6pm. Sunday School will start Sun., Sept. 18, at 9am. Youth Group is going to be a little different this year, starting with Overflow worship at 6, a meal for the Youth and volunteers, and end with a small group. 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 on Sun., Sept. 18, at 9am (during the Sunday School hour). The first topic will be a journey through the book of Proverbs.
OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED
We are searching for an Office Manager for Downtown FUMC. This person will cover office duties, including weekly bulletin and scheduling. Organizational, 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.
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.
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
10:00 AM Outdoor Worship, food, & games at Hitchcock Park
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Board of Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
7:00 PM Communications Team
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow Youth Worship
6:30 PM Youth Meal
7:00 PM Youth Small Group
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UMW
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
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 11, 2022
10:00 AM Worship Service
Outdoor Worship – Hitchcock Park
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Psalm 19:1-4
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Deb Wilson
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS
That’s Why We Praise Him
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING SONG Rise, Shine
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Spirit of the Living God
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Down in My Heart
TIME OF PRAYER It’s Me, It’s Me, Oh Lord
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 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 John 6:1-14
MESSAGE Unexpected Heroes: What ‘cha Got? Pastor Keith
SONG Put Your Hand in the Hand/How Great Is Our God
SHARING IN COMMUNION
Let Us Break Bread Together
PRAYER OF BLESSING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG This Little Light of Mine
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE This Little Light of Mine