Bulletin, June 18, 2023
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: Psalm 18:31-33
For who is God except the LORD? And who is a rock besides our God? - the God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe. He made my feet like the feet of a deer, and set me secure on the heights.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Rich Stedman
Alice Claggett
Levi Wojciechowski
Nancy Laurendeau
Abigail Broghammer
Darrell Sonne
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Julie Fritzemeier
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
Pray for the United Methodist Churches and Pastors of the Conference that are preparing for a time of change with the season of Pastoral moves starting.
FATHER’S DAY
In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, June 18th, we will have cans of Root Beer as a gift for ALL men worshipping with us on Sunday.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in memory of Kingston Hubbard’s birthday, which would have been June 22nd, by Gary and Janet (Hubbard)Jorgensen and family.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of George and Pat Breidenbach’s 61st wedding anniversary.
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
THANK YOU
I wish to thank everyone that sent get well and birthday cards. It has been gratefully appreciated knowing so many are so faithful- am doing very well now. May the Lord bless each of you in my daily prayer. Sincerely, Verna Hofer
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.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Dr. William Hyppolite Health Care Clinic/Haiti Alive
The medicine and care provided through this clinic is truly life-giving and life-saving. Mobile clinics travel to small villages, to provide care for those who have no access to medical care or are unable to travel.
JUNE “ONE THING”
For our June “One Thing” we are collecting Crayola markers, fine and broad tip in classic colors for the backpack give away. Last year Love Feast gave away 800 backpacks to children in Mitchell and the surrounding area.
LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Mitchell Love Feast Facebook page for the registration form and for more information. It is open to pre-school through 8th grade only. Registration is due by July 28th.
DEAR YOUNGER ME
Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I’d only known then what I know now…” referring to the younger version of yourself? That’s part of what learning and growing is all about, gaining wisdom and experience in life. Starting next week Pastor Keith will be using your “Dear Younger Me” thoughts and comments for the basis of a sermon series that will last for the rest of the summer. Check out the north wall in the Gathering Area where we will be displaying many of the words of wisdom and insights you would share with your younger self. Check out this video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoO0kyPRu3M.
THANK YOU CARDS
Please take a few minutes to read the thank you cards that are in the gathering area. They were given to us from God’s Light Youth Choir that performed in our church earlier this month.
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
Tues., July 4, Independence Day- Office Closed
Mon., July 10, Sunday School Registration Starts
Thurs., July 13, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
9:00-2:00 Cindy’s Summer School Class
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:00-2:00 Cindy’s Summer School Class
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
9:00-2:00 Cindy’s Summer School Class
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
9:00-2:00 Cindy’s Summer School Class
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Psalm 18:31-33
For who is God except the LORD? And who is a rock besides our God? - the God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe. He made my feet like the feet of a deer, and set me secure on the heights.
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Hally Larson
Rev. Denise Van Meter
Liturgist- Denise Hoffman
GATHERING SONGS: 10,000 Reasons
Standing in the Need of Prayer
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers,
P: Families & people of all shapes and sizes,
L: Come and worship.
P: Loud singers and quiet hummers,
L: Quick learners and patient teachers,
P: Bike riders, trail hikers, back yard grillers, &
lawn chair sitters
L: Come and worship.
P: We who feel younger than springtime or older,
than the hills,
L: Come and worship.
P: On this holy day…in this special place
ALL: Come one and all…lets worship
OPENING SONG: Come, Now Is the Time for Worship
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Come & Find the Quiet Center
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Down in My Heart
SKIT GUYS VIDEO: My Dad, My Hero
THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Good, Good Father Lenora Mah
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: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
MESSAGE: “The Meaning of Life” - Rev. Denise Van Meter
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: God Is Good All the Time
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: My Life Is in You, Lord
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: My Life Is in You, Lord