Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Psalm 95:1-3
O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Robert Janssen
Mary Wingfield
Marge Scheurenbrand
Hayden Mathis
Janette Adams
Janice Kayser
Arnold Dolejsi
Will Duba
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Gratitude- take some time each day this week to reflect on the many blessings of life.
THANK YOU
A special thank you to my church family for your prayers and for thinking of me with phone calls, cards, and texts. I hope to see you all soon! ~ Betty Fortier
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given today in memory of those who have passed away in the Wingfield family.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Gary and Sharon Barrow’s 60th Wedding Anniversary that was on November 15th.
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
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
Formally called The Mitchell Area Safehouse, for nearly 30 years they have supported and empowered their clients in a respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment. Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota serves 8 counties in the region.
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” is mac & cheese for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Baskets. The Salvation Army distributes these baskets to those in need.
CONSECRATION SUNDAY
Today is Thanksgiving Sunday, as well as Consecration Sunday. Part of our giving thanks is committing ourselves to God’s work in the coming year. Today we each have the opportunity to consecrate our resources to God’s purposes. In our worship center, you will find Estimate of Giving cards at the end of each pew. If you call Downtown FUMC your church home, you are invited to fill out one of these cards. The front side provides the opportunity for you to share your financial commitment for 2024. On the back side of the card is blank space where you can write down ways you are interested in serving God through our church and our community. Children and youth are welcome to fill out a card as well. For those worshipping with us from home or a distance, you are welcome to email your commitments to Pastor Keith at keith@downtownfirstumc.com or Tonya tonya@downtownfirstumc.com.
CANDY FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
We are accepting candy for our Children’s Christmas Program which will be on Sunday, Dec.10th during worship. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!
ADVENT STUDY “HEAVEN & EARTH” BY WILL WILLIMON
This year’s Advent Study will be a zoom-based study led by Bishop Lanette Plambeck, but Pastor Keith will gather with anyone from our church family that wishes to participate in the chapel. The study will be held for four weeks beginning Nov. 28th from 7-8:15 (maybe 8:30 to include our own discussion time.) You can participate in this study from your home or the church, but you must sign up through the conference website: https://www.dakotasumc.org/news/join-the-2023-advent-study-in-heaven-and-earth. We books ($14.33 ea.) available so please contact the office to purchase one or if you have any questions.
BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING
This year’s “Bishop’s Thanksgiving Offering will go to each church’s preferred local food pantry. We are going to connect the Bishop’s Thanksgiving Offering with our December “One Thing” which will be to the Mitchell High School Food Pantry. There is also a donation box located in the Gathering Area for cash or check donations.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Join us for our yearly Charge Conference gathering on Tuesday, November 21st at 6:30pm in the chapel. Rev. Rebecca Trefz, our District Superintendent, will lead our time together. This year it will be just our church present for this event, we will talk about good things happening here, as well as challenges we face and unique opportunities for ministry. All are welcome.
FESTIVAL OF THE NATIVITY
We are excited to host our first Festival of the Nativity. We will have a beautiful display of nativities (that our church families are willing to share) set up in the chapel. The open house dates and times are Saturday, Dec. 2nd 9am-noon and Sunday, Dec. 3rd 11am-1pm with a presentation with Dr. Forbes at 1pm. If you would like to share a nativity or 2, please let us know. Also, if you have any questions, please call the church office 605-996-7721. We hope this event will help bring the true spirit of Christmas into your hearts and homes as we remember the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH MEALS
There are still opportunities available to help with the meals for our youth. There is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. If you have any questions, please contact Becky or Cindy.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sun., Nov 26, Student Day Sunday
Tue., Nov 28, Advent Study
Sat., Dec 2, Festival of the Nativity Open House
Sun., Dec 3, Festival of the Nativity Open House with presentation at 1pm with Dr. Forbes
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:00 PM Pack 75
6:30 PM Charge Conference
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, OFFICE CLOSED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
MUSIC- Nancy Nelson
SCRIPTURE- Mary Ellen Jepsen
HYMN SING: We Gather Together 131 UMH
For the Beauty of the Earth 92 UMH
Blessed Assurance 369 UMH
Shine, Jesus, Shine 2173 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Give thanks to God,
P: For God’s creation is amazing!
L: The sun warms our day,
P: The moon lights our nighttime way.
L: The earth is filled with bounty,
P: The abundance of God’s goodness.
L: Give thanks to God,
P: For God’s love is everlasting.
L: A constant source of comfort,
P: A companion in hard times.
L: God is my strength and song,
P: So my heart is filled with praise.
OPENING SONG: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Vs.1,2,5 139 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
TIME OF PRAYER:
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: Matthew 25:31-45
MESSAGE: Following: Service
PRESENTING OUR OFFERING &
CONSECRATING OUR COMMITMENTS:
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come All Verses 694 UMH
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Now Thank We All Our God Vs.1,2,3 102 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: