Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
wifi password: L&ve1234
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Romans 12:3-5
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Family of AJ Bierman in the loss of his brother
Family of Mike Piehl in the loss of his brother
David Lambert
Marge Scheurenbrand
Colleen Jonassen
Mary Mountain
John Dolejsi
Bev Rowley
Laura Barta Lindquist
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
The SD Legislature as they meet to care for legislative work in our state
GOLDFISH AND ANIMAL CRACKERS
Donations of goldfish and animal crackers for fellowship on Sunday mornings would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED
If you or a loved one are hospitalized or in a care facility and you want those of us in the church office to know, please call the office at
605-996-7721. The hospital does not call the churches unless specifically asked to do so. Pastor Keith and Short want to provide meaningful care to our church family, but we must be informed in order to do so. Thank you for your help with this matter.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
“God Bless America” given anonymously
LIVESTREAM
We do not have a sponsor this week.
RADIO BROADCAST and LIVESTREAM sponsors are needed. Cost of radio sponsorship is $140 and Livestream is $50.
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.
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
We will be collecting canned food for our February “One Thing” for the Mitchell Food Pantry.
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Diapers for In A Village.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
DWU Mission Trip
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie Piehl is leading an adult bible study using the Immerse Bible series. The first book that is being read is called Messiah, which looks at the first part of the New Testament. This study will be held every Sunday at 9AM, so feel free to join anytime. There are some books available for purchase.
THANKS TO OUR INTERIM BISHOPS
There are two thank you cards in the Gathering Area, one is for Bishop Kiesey and one is for Bishop Haller, on one of the high-top tables that you are invited to sign. There are also slips of paper available if you would like to write a little note to either one.
YOUTH GROUP SUPPERS
We are in need of volunteers for Wednesday night meals for our youth group and leaders. If you would like to be a part of this mission, there is a clip board on the connection center desk. If you have any questions, please reach out to Becky or Cindy.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer camp information is now available. Pamphlets and registration forms are located by Becky’s office and the connection center desk.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND?
Hank Kor will be hosting a trip through Educational Opportunities on
October 10-19, 2023. He will also be adding an extension to Jordon to visit Petra. (You can check Petra out online.) The return date if one chooses the extension, would be October 23. Feel free to call Hank at
605-999-5676 or you can check out the brochure in the gathering area.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Save the date! Pancake and Sausage meal is back! Tuesday, February 21st 11am-1pm and 4pm to 7pm. All you can eat for $10. There are many ways to help and be involved with this meal. There is a sign-up table set up in the Gathering Area.
UM DENOMINATION INFORMATION
You may have heard in the news or through conversation that the United Methodist Denomination is in the midst of splintering or dividing. This is true. If you are interested in hearing more about what is happening and why, Pastor Keith will present information that he is aware of on Sunday, February 19th following worship.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
If you are interested in learning more about our church and becoming a member, Pastor Keith will lead a membership class on Sunday, March 12th at 11:30AM. Lunch will be provided and will conclude by 1:30. If you are planning on attending, please call the church office at 996-7721.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Wed., Feb 1, Family Fun Night
Thurs., Feb 9, Love Feast
Sun., Feb 19, UM Denomination Information
Tue., Feb 21, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 22, Ash Wednesday
Thurs., Feb 23, Love Feast
Sun., Feb 26, Youth Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Jane Dahme
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 2129 TFWS
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: A word spoken and a voice heard
P: A dream revealed - a mission received.
L: God calls again and again.
P: God beckons us to follow,
L: To love, to serve, to give.
P: Again and again, God invites us,
L: To embrace the lonely, to feed the hungry
P: To live the Good News of Jesus in our world.
OPENING SONG Standing on the Promises 374 UMH
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: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30
MESSAGE Connex-Tions: One Body
SONG We Are the Church 558 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG We Are Called 2172 TFWS
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE