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: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation;
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of LaVerne Fillmore
The family of Darrell Sonne
Julia Platt
Louise Metz
Rich Stedman
Alice Claggett
Nancy Laurendeau
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Julie Fritzemeier
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For all those who are traveling and vacationing this summer season
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
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LIVESTREAM
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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
Mitchell Area Food Pantry
The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
JULY “ONE THING”
Our July “One Thing” will be for new twin-size sheet sets that will be donated to Sleep In Heavenly Peace. This is a fairly new nonprofit organization in Mitchell. Their mission is “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN.” This organization builds and delivers beds to children in need of a bed and a safe place to sleep. You can check out their website at www.shpbeds.org.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Honoring and remembering children gone too soon. Walk to Remember, August 26th, 10am-1pm at Granite Springs 25840 422nd Ave, Alexandria SD. Along the walking path will be memorial signs sharing the stories of the children being remembered. To honor a child and/or to order t-shirts,
visit www.healinghopes.com. If you have any questions, contact LeAnn Moe at 605-770-8193.
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. 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.
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 RECEIPTS
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
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY- OFFICE CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
MUSIC- PRAISE TEAM
SCRIPTURE READER- SAM MILLER
GATHERING SONGS: America the Beautiful
Today Is the Day
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: With glad and grateful hearts,
P: With joy-filled thanksgiving,
L: Flowing from sea to shining sea,
P: We gather this day
L: To sing a song of praise
P: To God
L: For our great country
P: For this amazing world
L: And today we seek to live out
P: Your love and peace for all humanity!
OPENING SONG: Let There Be Peace on Earth
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: This Is the Day of New Beginnings
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Praise Him, Praise Him
TIME OF PRAYER: We Are So Blessed
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: John 5:2-9 & Isaiah 43:19
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Today is the First Day…
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Today Is the Day
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: God Bless America