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: Titas 3:3-5
For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Madison Vogel
Haley Vogel
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Julia Platt
Rich Stedman
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For the city street dept. workers for cleaning and chip sealing our city streets- keeping them in good condition.
CLOSET CLEAN OUT
We’re Cleaning Out the Family Ministry Closets! We’ve cleaned out some fun, unused items to make room for some new and exciting activities in Family Ministry! We will be having a “Good Will Donation Sale” on all items located on the table in the Gathering Area. Please place your donations in the bucket and all donations will go towards improving our “Family Room” in the back of the Worship Center.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
There is not a sponsor this week. We are in need of sponsors if you are interested in helping with this important ministry.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously. We are in need of sponsors if you are interested in helping with this important ministry.
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
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.
BAPTISMS
The altar roses are in honor of the baptisms of Parker Van Pelt and Henry Horstman. Welcome to our church family.
LOVE FEAST
Love Feast is in need of Fiskars scissors, pointed for 4+ for the
backpack give away. Please drop off any donations to the church office. Thank you for your generosity.
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.
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
As much as we may not be ready just yet, FALL is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!
Each year we ask parents to register your child/youth so that we have your most current information on file. Registration is available on-line as well as hard copies available by Becky’s office door. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., July 27, Love Feast
Fri., Aug. 4, Backpack Give Away 4-7
Sat., Aug. 5, Backpack Give Away 8-11
Sun., Aug. 6, Breakfast Fundraiser for “New” Youth Band
Sun., Aug. 20, Worship in The Plaza
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance via Zoom Meeting
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart and Sole
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
5:00 PM Praise Team Practice
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Jan Quenzer
HYMN SING: Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands 273 UMH
PRELUDE: Seek Ye First
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: God scatters the seeds and calls us to grow.
P: We come to grow in Christ.
L: God scatters the seeds and calls us to love.
P: We come to love as Jesus loves.
L: God scatters the seeds and calls us to hear.
P: We come to listen for the word of God.
L: God scatters the seeds and calls us to serve.
P: We come to serve because we are God’s ambassadors.
L: God scatters the seeds and calls us to worship.
P: We come to worship to give praise to our great God.
OPENING SONG: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Vs.1-4 57 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISM:
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Vs.1 611 UMH
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Vs.4 611 UMH
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: Matthew 5:38-48 & Colossians 3:12-17
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Kill’em With Kindness
SHARING OUR GIFTS: Jesus Loves Me
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: O How I Love Jesus Vs.1,2,3 170 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: How Majestic Is Your Name