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: Matthew 6:6-7
But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Dennis Reiners
Duane and Pearl Duba
The family of Jennifer Martin
Kathy Mah
Julie Lichter
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Sharon Schryvers
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For all of our community churches as they prepare for the fall season.
BAPTISM
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of River Dean Buechler.
Welcome River, to our church family.
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. They need men’s socks in all sizes.
BACKPACK BLESSING
We will have a special blessing of backpacks TODAY, 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!
FALL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
Mark your calendars! Join us for our fall kick-off celebration on Sunday, September 10th. We will have lunch, provided by the UMC Men, pie and ice cream, provided by the United Women in Faith, and special music by Lizzy Morrison in the North parking lot following service. All are welcome!
TOUR DE CORN
Thank you to everyone that donated to Pastor Keith’s ride. He rode the 35-mile route last Saturday. There is still time to donate, if you would like, just let the office know. All proceeds will go towards the youth band/choir that Eliot and the youth are forming.
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 Sunday September 17th. 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.
IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM…OR IS IT?
We have a limited number of Bruce Blumer’s books available for a $15 suggested donation. They are available in the gathering area. If you do write a check, please make it payable to Haiti Alive.
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
Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day- Office Closed
Sun., Sept. 10, Fall Kickoff Celebration
Wed., Sept. 13, Youth Group Begins
Thurs., Sept. 14, Love Feast
Sat., Sept. 16, DWU’s Blue & White Days Parade
Sat., Sept. 16, Kernel Bowl
Sun., Sept. 17, Sunday School/Confirmation Begins
Sun., Sept. 17, Adult Bible Study Begins
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
5:00 PM Love Feast Task Force
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Conni McCormick
HYMN SING: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 64 UMH
The Church’s One Foundation 545 UMH
I Love to Tell the Story 156 UMH
Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
PRELUDE: In Christ Alone
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Excitement is in the air,
P: Children whirl and squirm,
L: Parents watch and wait,
P: School has begun.
L: Life is different,
P: Excitement is in the air,
L: New possibilities arise,
P: God is good!
L: Let praise be sung!
P: YES, GOD IS GOOD!!!
OPENING SONG: Amazing Grace Vs.1,2,6 378 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Jesus Loves the Little Children
BAPTISM:
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Vs.1 611 UMH
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
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: James 1:19-20 & 1 Samuel 25:4-19
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Shut Up!
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: In This Very Room
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Vs.1,2,3 526 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Blessed Assurance