Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Romans 15:5,6
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Dennis Reiners
Duane and Pearl Duba
Jennifer Martin
Julie Lichter
The family of Liz Feldman
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Sharon Schryvers
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.
VOLUNTEER AND SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING
Becky will be providing volunteer and safe sanctuary training for those that are signed up to help with the preschool and elementary Sunday school classrooms. The training will be on Wednesday, August 23rd at 5:30 PM at the church. If you have any questions, please contact Becky at 605-996-7721.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
We do not have a sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor the radio broadcast, please call the office.
LIVESTREAM
We do not have a sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor the livestream, please call the office.
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!
PRAISE AT THE PLAZA
TODAY Sunday, August 20th at 10AM we are having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza. 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. Hope to see everyone there!
LOVE FEAST
Dairy Queen Fundraiser for Love Feast will be Tuesday, August 22nd
5-8 PM. 10% of all DQ sales will be directly donated to Love Feast.
BACKPACK BLESSING
We will have a special blessing of backpacks on Sunday, August 27th during worship. We invite all children, youth, teachers, and school administrators to bring your backpacks to worship. We will pray over them for the school year ahead.
FIND A NEED & FILL IT
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!
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. If you have any questions, please contact LeAnn Moe at 605-770-8193.
SUNDAY SCHOOL, CONFIRMATION & YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
If you have not registered your child yet, please do so as soon as you can. 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 beginning in September. She will offer a study on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM and/or Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. Books are for sale for $14.00 each. Please let Natalie know if you are interested or if you have any questions.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS & COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are still collecting County Fair Stamps and Coborn receipts for August, September, and October. Please place them in the marked drawers at the top of the lower-level stairs
.UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Tues., Aug. 22, 5-8 PM DQ Fundraiser for Love Feast
Wed., Aug. 23, Corn Palace Festival Begins
Sun., Aug. 27, Backpack Blessing
Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day- Office Closed
Sun., Sept 10, All Church Fall Kickoff
Sun., Sept. 17, Sunday School/Confirmation Begins
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Volunteer/Safe Sanctuary Training
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Bruce Fritzemeier
GATHERING SONGS: How Do I Keep from Singing?
/Praise Him! Praise Him!
Thanks and Praise
Downtown
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Affirmation led by Keith
OPENING SONG: This Little Light of Mine
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: How Great Is Our God
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Rise, Shine
TIME OF PRAYER: Hear Us As We Pray
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: Luke 11:33-36
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Lighten Up
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Forever
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I Saw the Light
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Thanks and Praise