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: Isaiah 43:1
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Julie Lichter
The family of Liz Feldman
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Sharon Schryvers
The family of Amy Morrison
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For the teachers and school staff as they prepare for the new year.
THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting our youth at their breakfast fundraiser last Sunday. What a success! We hope you all enjoyed the fresh baked cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
& LIVESTREAM
Are given in honor and memory of Ashley Moe’s 25th Birthday, by her family.
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
CASA
The mission of First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates is to assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every abused and/or neglected child by providing a trained volunteer to advocate for them in the court system.
AUGUST “ONE THING”
Our August “One Thing” is for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet- Socks for School. Socks must be “new”, and all sizes are needed for boys and girls.
AUGUST “ONE THING” 2
For 2 weeks we will be collecting non-perishable food items to help DWU’s New Student Orientation Food Drive. All food items will be donated to the Mitchell Area Food Pantry. Please bring your items to church. Let’s help stock their shelves!
WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA
Mark your calendars! We are having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 20th at 10AM. For those that are not familiar with the area, there is a stage on the South side of the Corn Palace with a beautiful green space. There will be some chairs available, but you can bring your own chair if you wish. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza, right behind the Scoreboard for easy access. We will not be having a potluck afterwards- we will have that at our Sunday School kickoff in early September.
COOKOUT & KICKBALL
Join us TONIGHT for a last bash of summer, August 13th from 5-7pm at Patton Young Park, 1100 W. Cedar Ave. 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. All are welcome!
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 are sign-up sheets available for sponsorship opportunities. Thanks for supporting our youth!
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.
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.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie Piehl will once again have an adult bible study based on the book title Immerse: Beginnings. She will be having 2 different days and times so please reach out to her if you are interested. Study will start in September. Watch for more information coming.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Tue., Aug.15, Dakotafest Begins
Wed., Aug.16, Mitchell’s 1st Day of School
Sun., Aug. 20, Worship in The Plaza
Wed., Aug. 23, Corn Palace Festival Begins
Thurs., Aug. 24, Love Feast
Sun., Aug. 27, Backpack Blessing
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart and Sole
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Message- Dr. Bruce Blumer
GATHERING SONGS: Love the Lord
It’s Me, It’s Me Oh Lord
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Words from the heart,
P: Whispers from the soul,
L: A song sung high,
P: A psalm changed low.
L: A prayer offered in hope,
P: Joy expressed in praise.
L: May all the words of our mouths and the meditations
of our hearts
P: Be acceptable in your sight, O God, our Rock and
our Redeemer.
OPENING SONG: Sing for Joy
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: He’s Got the Whole World
TIME OF PRAYER: O How He Loves You & Me
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.
MESSAGE: We Are Chosen - Dr. Bruce Blumer
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: We Are Called
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Love Lifted Me
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Sent Out in Jesus Name