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: Isaiah 44:8
Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? You are my witnesses! Is there any god besides me? There is no other rock; I know not one.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Carol and Harlan Phinney
Sharon Broghammer
Mike Muntefering
Halla Family
Robert Janssen
Mary Wingfield
Marge Scheurenbrand
Hayden Mathis
Janette Adams
Janice Kayser
Arnold Dolejsi
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Those that need HIS healing touch
Gratitude- take some time each day this week to reflect on the many blessings of life.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our Children’s Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 10th during worship. We are collecting candy which can be dropped off in the church office.
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 our UMC Tech Team.
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
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Consecration Sunday last week. It was a great day of Thanksgiving and consecrating our gifts and our service to God. If you weren’t able to be with us last Sunday, it’s not too late to participate. Estimate of Giving cards are available at both entryways into the worship center as well as on the stand in front of the worship center. You can fill out the card with your financial commitments as well as the areas where you are willing to serve in our church or community. You can place the completed card in the basket or in the offering plate when it is passed by. Thank you for sharing your commitment to God’s Kingdom through our church.
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our December “One Thing” will be hamburger helper for the Mitchell High School Food Pantry. Currently they are helping an average of 25- 30 students each week.
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 have 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.
FESTIVAL OF THE NATIVITY
We are excited to host a 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.
STUDENT DAY SUNDAY
United Methodist Student Day Sunday is today, November 26th.This offering provides scholarship funds for United Methodist College students.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Health Ministry’s annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10th at 2pm. Please call the office 996-7721 to give us the name of your loved one to remember and to make a reservation to receive an angel ornament.
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 let Becky or Cindy know.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Tue., Nov 28, Advent Study 7pm
Sat., Dec 2, Festival of the Nativity Open House 9-noon
Sun., Dec 3, Festival of the Nativity Open House 11-1 with a presentation at 1pm with Dr. Forbes
Sun., Dec 10, Service of Remembrance 2pm
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.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Advent Study
WEDNESDAY
9:00-7:00 PM Delivery of shared Nativities and set-up
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
9:00-5:00 PM Delivery of shared Nativities and set-up
6:00 PM Cub Scouts/Pack 75
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
9:00 AM-Noon Festival of the Nativity Open House
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Julie Fritzemeier
GATHERING SONGS: Trading My Sorrows
Here I Am to Worship
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: God Is So Good
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Praise Him! Praise Him!
THE GIFT OF MUSIC: The Mah/Coates Family
TIME OF PRAYER: It Is Well with My Soul
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 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: Mark 5:1-20 & Acts 1:6-9
MESSAGE: Following: Witness
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: In This Very Room
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I Saw the Light
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: I Saw the Light