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: Ephesians 5:1-2
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The mission team in Israel
The family of Eddy Braden
Dwayne Range
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Julie Lichter
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
For our Sunday School and Youth Group students, teachers, and helpers.
THANK YOU
A special thank you to all that helped with making our Fall Kick- Off Celebration successful. It truly takes the whole church family to make these events successful. I hope everyone enjoyed the food, the music, the crafts, and the fellowship!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Ron Sr. and Sheilah Gates “In Honor of Loved Ones.”
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Eileen Hanks.
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
Heifer International
Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
Our September “One Thing” is individual packaged snacks for DWU’s student life. Suggestions would be individual wrapped crackers,
fruit snacks, cookies, candy bars, etc.
TWO SPECIAL GUESTS-TWO SPECIAL SUNDAYS
October is always a special month with Fall truly kicking in, pumpkin spice everything,etc…at Downtown FUMC we are going to have two special guests on two special Sundays to make the month start out in an incredible way.
On Sunday, October 1st, which is World Communion Sunday, Rev. Anthony Purcell, the newly installed Campus Pastor at DWU will be with us to meet our church family and bring the morning message and also assist in serving communion.
On Sunday, October 8th, Bishop Lanette Plambeck, Bishop of the Dakotas Conference, will be with us in morning worship to meet our church family and bring the message. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet, worship with, and hear her preach.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The Health Ministry team will have a blood pressure screening on Sunday, September 24th prior to the 10AM worship service. They will be located by the office doors.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS
We need donations for the Wednesday night meals for our youth and their leaders. There is a sign-up sheet located by the Connection Center Desk, please consider helping with this mission. If you have any questions, please let Becky or Cindy know.
SERVICE FOR SUICIDE HEALING AND HOPE
Did you know that death by suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in South Dakota in 2021, and the leading cause of death among 10-29 year olds. (SD Dept. of Health, Sept. 2022) As part of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we are hosting a Service for Suicide Healing and Hope. This service will take place on Sunday, September 24th at 4PM in our worship center. Our goal is to provide a service in which we allow people to remember those who died, and to provide healing and hope for those who live. All are welcome.
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.
ADULT CLASS
Dave Mitchell’s adult class will start meeting again on September 17th at 9AM. The topic for the first classes will be the prophetic books of the Old Testament, especially the minor prophets. All are invited to participate.
DQ FUNDRAISER FOR LOVE FEAST
Mark your calendars, Tuesday, September 26th 5PM-8PM will be the next fundraiser for Love Feast at Dairy Queen. 10% of all sales will be directly donated.
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 stair
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sun., Sept. 24, Service for Suicide Healing & Hope
Sun., Sept 24, Blood Pressure Screening
Tues., Sept 26, DQ Fundraiser for Love Feast
Thurs., Sept 28, Love Feast
Wed., Oct. 4, Youth Rally
Thurs, Oct 12, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:00 PM Pack 75
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Youth Meal, Overflow, and Youth Group
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM UWF
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
10:00 AM DWU Highlanders Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Natalie Piehl
HYMN SING: More Like You 2167 TFWS
Living for Jesus 2149 TFWS
Spirit Song 347 UMH
Here I Am, Lord 593 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: All you looking for comfort,
P: Find here the arms of a loving God.
L: All you looking for direction,
P: Find here the hand of God to guide you.
L: All you hoping to end loneliness,
P: Find here the embrace of God and new friends.
L: All you searching for meaning,
P: Find here the Lord of life and the revealer of truth.
L: All you seeking happiness,
P: Find here the deep joy of the Risen Christ and the lasting
peace of forgiveness.
OPENING SONG: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Vs.1,2,3,6 117 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: Luke 10:38-42
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Un-Distracted!
SONG: Take Time to Be Holy Vs.1,2,4 395 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Vs.1,2,4 381 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: