Bulletin, May 21, 2023

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: Romans 12:16-17

Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

 IN OUR PRAYERS

Ann Quenzer

Pat Breidenbach

George Breidenbach

Darrell Sonne

Frank Bult

Penny Wermers

Liz Feldman

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Julie Fritzemeier

Bruce Fritzemeier

John Dolejsi

Laura Barta Lindquist

Jason & Laurie Kor

In Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month (May) we pray for

all who are living with mental illness and their families.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Our summer worship schedule will remain at 10AM. Sunday School and youth group are finished for the year and will resume in the fall.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)

Is given anonymously.  

LIVESTREAM

Is given anonymously.

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 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.

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Heart and Sole

For over 25 years Heart and Sole has been raising money for cancer patients in and around the Mitchell area. Their annual walk will be held on Friday, June 16th at Hitchcock Park starting at 6:30PM. 

MAY “ONE THING”

Our May “One Thing” is the 2023 Bishop’s Miracle Offering “Road of Hope”. For more information on this Miracle Offering, there are print outs on our “One Thing” offering table. Our Church’s challenge is to give $1,000 which will be matched by a $1,000 gift.

GOD’S LIGHT YOUTH CHOIR

Sunday, June 4th the God’s Light Youth Choir will be performing a concert here at our church at 7pm. This group consists of 7th through 12th grade students from First United Methodist Church in Smyrna, Georgia. We will be hosting the group for supper and breakfast. Please see Cindy after worship if you are willing to help or donate supplies. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Praise Him! Get ready for a time of fun and faith June 9th- 11th! There are registration papers as well as flyers with more information on the table by Becky’s office. Please let Becky know if you are willing to help or if you have any questions.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Cindy is planning a camping trip for the middle school youth for 2 nights at Bett’s Road Campground June 13th- 15th. More information will be sent out soon on the band app, contact Cindy if you are interested of have any questions.

HAND BELL CHOIR

If anyone is interested in playing hand bells, we are looking for individuals to start a bell choir. Please call or text Twyla Mah with any questions or inquiries, 605-848-0862.

GRIEF SHARE SESSIONS

Anyone experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one are welcome to join a six-week session Sunday evenings 6:00-8:30PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For more information contact Jan Quenzer at

770-9316.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Our church’s next turn for delivering Meals on Wheels is June 19th to July 28th.  If you would like to participate, or would like more information, please contact Dave Mitchell, 999-8435 or 996-5977.

DEAR YOUNGER ME…

Pastor Keith is starting work on a summer sermon series that will be called “Dear Younger Me…”  You can be a part of this message series by sharing a brief phrase, statement or learning that has shaped your life today, that you wish you could have learned/known when you were younger.  There is a table in our gathering area where you can write your message down.

HOLY LAND JOURNEY

Hank Kor is hosting a trip to the Holy Land September 11th-21st 2023. The cost will be approximately $4100 without travel insurance. Brochures are located at the Connection Center or if you would like more information, you can email Hank at hankkor46@gmail.com.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair Stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPT

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for May, June, and July. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023

Thurs., May 25th, Love Feast

Fri., June 2-4th, Senior High Hiking Trip

Sun., June 4th, God’s Light Youth Choir

Thurs., June 8th, Love Feast

Thurs., June 8-10th, Annual Conference

Sun., June 18th, Father’s Day

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Bible Study

10:00 AM        Worship

12 NOON        Hispanic Church

MONDAY      

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff   

4:30 PM          TOPS

6:30 PM          Church Council

WEDNESDAY

            NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

THURSDAY  

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY         

            NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY    

            NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 

ORDER OF WORSHIP

MUSIC—Praise Team

SCRIPTURE READER- Kathy Ruml

SERVANT- Rich Stedman

GATHERING SONGS: Waymaker

                                      You Are My All in All                                   

GREETING:

CALL TO WORSHIP:

     L: God gives us one day at a time  

     P: Long enough for laughter to follow any tears.     

     L: Deep enough for prayer and silence to dance together.   

     P: Time enough to help someone in need.     

     L: Plenty of time to notice beauty and praise the Creator.     

     P: Sufficient time to build a bridge of forgiveness or tear

          down a wall of resentment.   

     L: The right time to embrace friends, smile at strangers,

          or play with children.      

     P: Praise God for this wonderful day we are given.

OPENING SONG: Today Is the Day  

CENTERING WORDS:

 CENTERING SONG: There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                       

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Love, Love, Love                                                                 

TIME OF PRAYER: Change My Heart, Oh God

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 7:15-20 & Galatians 5:14-15

MESSAGE: Faith Steps - Wesley’s top 3 - #1

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: What Faith Can Do

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: They Will Know We Are Christians                 

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: They Will Know We Are Christians