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 28:6-7
Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleadings. The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Marjorie Plagman
The family of Cheryl Nolan
Madison Vogel
Haley Vogel
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Rich Stedman
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For the farmers who are either in the midst of or preparing for harvest.
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Please join us in the Gathering Area for a YOUTH MUSIC GROUP BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, Sunday, August 6th from 9am-10am. We will be serving home-made cinnamon rolls from Michelle’s Mad Batter, fresh fruit, juice and coffee for a suggested donation of $10.00. Thank you for supporting our youth!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in memory of Larry Hasz whose 80th birthday would have been July 28th by Carol Hasz and family.
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 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.
GOT YOUR “CORN” ON??
It’s almost that time of year for the “Tour de Corn!! Once again Pastor Keith is going to hit the road on two wheels. And YES, once again he will be pedaling for a project! This year’s project is to help with costs with forming a youth band. Eliot Hanks and several of our youth have a dream of starting a band/choir for our youth group, youth worship, ect. Pastor Keith is going to do the 30 mile ride this year. You can sponsor him either per mile or simply any dollar amount for the ride. A sign-up sheet will be available. All money raised will go to help purchase equipment and items needed for the youth band. Thanks for supporting our youth!
CIRCUIT RINGERS
Handbell practice will be held on Saturdays at 9am downstairs in Room # 109. If you have any questions, please call Twyla Mah 605-848-0862.
CLOSET CLEAN OUT
We still have items in the Gathering Area from our closet clean out. Goodwill donations will be used to improve our “Family Room” in the back of the Worship Center.
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
Love Feast is looking for help with putting the school supply kits together as well as distributing the backpacks. Carol Hasz will be in the Gathering Area with a sign-up sheet. Please consider helping with this great cause. Also- DQ fundraiser for Love Feast is Tuesday, July 25th.
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
Tues., July 25, DQ fundraiser for 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
Sun., Aug. 27, Backpack Blessing
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
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
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Nicole Chenoweth
Message- Paul Miskimins
GATHERING SONG: Great Is the Lord
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Today is a new day to treasure,
P: Another chance to be healed.
L: Though we have known problems,
P: God will see us through.
L: Though we have been down,
P: God will lift us up.
L: Though we have been surrounded by doubts,
P: God will increase our faith.
L: This is a new day
P: To love one another,
L: To be made whole,
P: To sing praise to God.
OPENING SONG: Oh Happy Day
CENTER WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Sanctuary
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock
TIME OF PRAYER: To Know You More
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 art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:28-30 & I Corinthians 10:13
MESSAGE: “Making a Difference” Paul Miskimins
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Grace Alone
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: All Night, All Day
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: All Night, All Day