Bulletin, June 4, 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: 1 Timothy 6:11 b-12

“…shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.   

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Davis Family with the loss of Sheila

Christeen Scheurenbrand & family with the loss of her brother, Harold

Levi Wojciechowski

Nancy Laurendeau

Abigail Broghammer

Duane Duba

Scott Ruml

Pat Breidenbach

George Breidenbach

Darrell Sonne

Penny Wermers

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Julie Fritzemeier

Bruce Fritzemeier

John Dolejsi

Laura Barta Lindquist

Jason & Laurie Kor

For our senior high youth and their leaders on a hiking trip in the Badlands and the Black Hills

For all our church leaders and delegates as they meet for the Annual Conference

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

Is given by LouOra Houk in honor of her birthday which was yesterday, June 3rd.

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.

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 Hyppolites 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.

SPECIAL SUNDAY

Today, Sunday, June 4th is Peace With Justice Sunday. The United Methodist Church is committed to leading social transformation. We are called to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as peacemakers. On this day we show our financial support for these efforts.

GOD’S LIGHT YOUTH CHOIR

Tonight! 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. Please join us!

LUMILARIES FOR SALE

Sheila Letcher is selling luminaries for the Heart and Sole Cancer Walk today in the gathering area.  Luminaries can be purchased for $5 each. The Heart and Sole Cancer walk will be held at Hitchcock Park on Friday, June 16th with opening ceremonies and walk beginning at 6:30pm.

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.

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 770-931

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., June 8th, Love Feast

Thurs., June 8-10th, Annual Conference

Fri., June 9-11th, Vacation Bible School

Sun., June 18th, Father’s Day

Thurs., June 22nd, Love Feast

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

10:00 AM        Worship

12 NOON        Hispanic Church

MONDAY       

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:30-4:00 PM  Staff Planning

4:30 PM          TOPS

WEDNESDAY

NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

THURSDAY

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY         

5:30-7:00 PM  Vacation Bible School

SATURDAY    

9:00-11:30 AM   Vacation Bible School

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture Reader- Liv Larson

Servant- Rich Stedman

HYMN SING: Be Thou My Vision     451 UMH

PRELUDE:                                                                                        

GREETING:

CALL TO WORSHIP:

     L: Ever - present God, forever seeking us and always

         teaching us;  

     P: Open our minds to the truth of your care.  

     L: Open our hearts to the gentle power of your love.

     P: Open our lips to share stories of faith.     

     L: Open our hands to create beauty, to do justice, and

         to show kindness.     

     P: Open our souls to the breath of your Spirit.    

     L: Open our mouths to sing boldly and loudly your praises.        

     P: Open our spirits to see you more clearly each day

          we live.

OPENING SONG: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Vs.1,3,5  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: Psalm 105:1-5 & Acts 2:38-47   

MESSAGE: Faith Steps: Wesley’s Top 3 - #3

COMMUNION:

Preparing for Communion:

A service of Word & Table III- The Great Thanksgiving 15-16 UMH 

Receiving Communion:

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Trust and Obey  Vs.1,2,4   467 UMH                           

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: