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 8:31-32
What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?
IN OUR PRAYERS
Julie Lichter
The family of Liz Feldman
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Carl Olson
Sharon Schryvers
Amy and Matt 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.
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Please join us TODAY in the Gathering Area for a YOUTH MUSIC GROUP BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, 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)
We do not have a sponsor this week.
LIVESTREAM
We do not have a sponsor this week.
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.
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. If have any questions, please call the church office.
THANK YOU
Our Family Ministry Team would like to thank everyone that found a “treasure” on the sale table. We collected $239.50 that will be used to update the “Family Room” in the back of the Worship Center.
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 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.
THANKS TO MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS
Please express our appreciation to the following people who served as drivers during June and July: Nancy Boyd, Larry & Mary Crane, Dave & JoAnn Doering, Ella Mae Goehring, Kelly Gross, Peg Hauge, Jennifer Jacques, Jessica Kramer, Larry Larson, Julie Lichter, Twyla Mah, Paul & Ellen Miskimins, Dave Mitchell, Carolrae McCorkell, Conni McCormick, Jay Schreurs, Leana Stunes, Nancy Theeler, and Dave Wosje.
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
Sun., Aug. 13, Last Bash of Summer
Wed., Aug.,16, Mitchell’s 1st Day of School
Sun., Aug. 20, Worship in The Plaza
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 Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- AJ Bierman
HYMN SING: Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
Freely, Freely 389 UMH
There’s Something About That Name 171 UMH
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 64 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: New every morning is God’s love,
P: Poured out upon us,
L: Washing away the past,
P: Shining hope upon our path,
L: Awakening Joy deep within,
P: Renewing the earth,
L: Renewing our spirits.
P: New every morning is God’s love,
L: Poured out upon us.
P: Thanks be to God!
OPENING SONG: To God Be the Glory 98 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 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: Numbers 21:4-9 & John 3:14-17
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Love God…God Loves
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts A Modern Affirmation 885 UMH
Preparing the Elements
Sharing in Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations
Vs.1,2,3 569 UMH
BENEDICTION: 2023 Breakthrough Prayer
POSTLUDE: