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 46:10-11
“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Marjorie Plagman
The family of Cheryl Nolan
Madison Vogel
Haley Vogel
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
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 loving memory of Delbert Toben, whose 91st birthday would have been July 31st, by Margaret Toben and family.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in celebration of George and Margaret Smith’s 63rd Wedding Anniversary which would have been today, July 30th.
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.
AUGUST “ONE THING”
Our August “One Thing” will be Mitchell School District Caring Closet- Socks for School. Socks must be “new”, and all sizes are needed for boys and girls.
COOKOUT & KICKBALL
Join us for a last bash of summer on Sunday, August 13th from 5-7pm at Patton Young Park! We will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and you are asked to bring a side to share. At 6pm we will have a FUMC vs Fusion kickball game to raise money for The Caring Closet. All ages are invited to play. FUMC will wear red and Fusion will wear blue so dress accordingly. Please call the office or sign up on the link on Facebook so we can plan for food.
FIND A NEED & FILL IT
You may have noticed a display area in our gathering area decorated with sand and buckets. We are looking for and asking for volunteers. Please take a few minutes to write your name and number down in an area that you feel like you would be willing to share your time and your gifts. Thank you!
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! Eliot Hanks and several of our youth have a dream of starting a band/choir for our youth group, youth worship, ect. All money raised will go to help purchase equipment and items needed for the youth band. There will be a sign-up sheet available for sponsorship opportunities. 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.
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.
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 August, Sept., and Oct. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
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
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM Sunset Memorial Cemetery Board
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
4:00 PM Backpack Give Away
SATURDAY
8:00 AM Backpack Give Away
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Carolyn Knight
Scripture Reader- Jamie Larson
HYMN SING: He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought 128 UMH
Just As I Am, Without One Plea 357 UMH
Blessed Assurance 369 UMH
Nearer, My God, to Thee 528 UMH
PRELUDE: El Shaddai
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: God is unfolding a new moment, an hour of blessing…
P: A time of healing, a day of beauty.
L: It is a gift offered to all,
P: Filled with ordinary moments made holy by attention
to…
L: The movements of grace,
P: The tremors of Love,
L: The ripples of Hope,
P: The whispers of Peace,
L: This is an hour of blessing!
P: This is a time to seek and see God!
OPENING SONG: All Things Bright and Beautiful Vs.1,2,4 147 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: Acts 27:1-2,13-26 & Philippians 4:4-7
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Just Breathe
SONG: God Will Take Care of You Vs.1,2,4 130 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Make Me A Servant
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Vs.1,2,4 462 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: We Are Singing For The Lord is Our Light