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 15:5-6
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Janet Nelson
The family of Randy Kopfmann
The family of Karen Knight
Jeremiah San Nicolas
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Ruth Creasey
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
Praying for safety and alertness for all those involved with bringing in the harvest.
WELCOME BISHOP PLAMBECK
We are honored to have Bishop Lanette Plambeck share her message with us this morning during worship service. Lunch will be served following worship.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor this, please let the office know.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by David and JoAnn Doering.
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 10:00 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 10:00 am
~A link to our livestream is provided on our Facebook page for Sunday Worship: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast 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.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Haiti Alive
Haiti Alive is a nonprofit organized to serve God and to bring hope, health, and happiness to the people on the island of LaGonave, Haiti. We convey the message of Christ through the areas of education, healthcare, and ministering to those in need, especially women, children, and the elderly.
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” is canned vegetables for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets. In 2022 The Food Pantry gave away 150 Thanksgiving baskets in 40 minutes. Cash donations are also welcomed.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday. All donations will be given to the
Mitchell Public School Lunch Program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.
SPECIAL SUNDAY ENVELOPES
We neglected to put the special envelopes out last Sunday for World Communion Sunday. The envelopes are available at the tables at the entrances to the Worship Center if you would like to contribute
SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS
It is that time of year again for Shoebox Christmas. Becky has placed the angel tree in the gathering area. Please grab a tag, instructions (they are a little different than last year), and a shoebox and help make Christmas special for someone in need. The deadline is Sunday, November 5th. If you have questions, please contact Becky, or call the office at 605-996-7721.
2ND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION
Please join us on Sunday, October 22nd as we present our 2nd grade class with bibles. If you would like to sponsor a bible for this special event, please contact Becky or call the office. The cost is $35.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS
We are still in need of food or cash donations for the Wednesday night meals for our youth and their leaders. If you would like to provide part of the meal, that is okay too. There is a sign-up sheet located by the Connection Center Desk. If you have any questions, please let Becky or Cindy know, or call the office at 605-996-7721.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS & COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are still collecting County Fair Stamps and Coborn receipts for August, September, and October. Please place them in the marked drawers at the top of the lower-level stair.
HOLY LAND STUDY TOUR
Join Dr. Joel & Kitty Allen and Dakota Wesleyan University for a Holy Land study tour starting from Sioux Falls, June 16-27, 2024. For more information, there are blue pamphlets by the Connection Center Desk.
IT’S NOT MY PROBLEM…OR IS IT?
We have a limited number of Bruce Blumer’s books available for a $15 suggested donation. They are available in the gathering area. If you do write a check, please make it payable to Haiti Alive.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sun., Oct 22, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
Thurs., Oct 26, Love Feast
Sun., Nov 5, All Saints Sunday
Thurs., Nov 9, Love Feast
Sat., Nov 11, Veterans Day
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
8:00 AM Oral Interpretation
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
6:00 PM Overflow/Meal/Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Sunday School
THURSDAY
8:00 AM Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
8:00 AM Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
Order of Worship
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Paul Szabo
Message- Bishop Lanette Plambeck
GATHERING SONGS: Shout to the Lord
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord/Awesome God
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Sing to our God.
P: Sing God a new song.
L: Raise your voices
P: With words of joyful praise;
L: For God created this earth,
P: With streams, lakes, birds and flowers.
L: For God fashioned people,
P: All ages, colors, sizes and kinds.
L: For God loves us all,
P: Our hopes and our dreams,
L: Our failures and our successes,
P: Our songs and our dances.
L: So, sing to our God-
P: Sing God a new song!!
OPENING SONG: New Song We Sing
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: How Great Is Our God
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Sing Hallelujah!
TIME OF PRAYER: Make Me a Servant
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer ~ The Lord’s Prayer
(I will be alternating between the Traditional and an Alternate that is more contemporary in wording)
Our Father, who is in heaven, honored be your name. Your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us, not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours, God, is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, now and forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:1-11
MESSAGE: Humility of Christ – Bishop Lanette Plambeck
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: You Are My All in All
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: What a Mighty God We Serve
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: What a Mighty God We Serve