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: Psalm 96:1-3
O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Family of Darren Swenson with the loss of his mother, Connie
Carl Olson
Lily Peterson
Katie Stahl
Dwayne Range
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Bruce Fritzemeier
Ruth Creasey
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Penny Wermers
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
Praying for healing and hope for all those who’s lives have been touched by suicide.
BAPTISM
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Adalynn Riggs. Welcome Adalynn, to our church family.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor this, please let the office know.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by LouOra Houk in honor of the ten September birthdays in 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
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
Today, the Health Ministry team is having a blood pressure screening prior to the 10AM worship service. They are 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
Please join us today at 4 PM. As part of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we are hosting a Service for Suicide Healing and Hope. This service is today, 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 is having an adult bible study based on the book title Immerse: Beginnings. 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 started 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 to Love Feast.
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
Tues., Sept 26, DQ Fundraiser for Love Feast
Thurs., Sept 28, Love Feast
Wed., Oct. 4, Youth Rally
Thurs, Oct 12, Love Feast
Sun, Oct 22, 2nd grade bible presentation
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Blood Pressure Screening by Health Ministry
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
4:00 PM Service for Suicide Healing and Hope
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Youth Meal, Overflow, and Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Sunday School
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Kurt Chenoweth
GATHERING SONG: Thanks & Praise
GREETING:
OPENING SONG: Today Is the Day
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Sanctuary
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids of the Kingdom
BAPTISM:
Song - I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song - I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
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.
GIFT OF MUSIC: Honey In the Rock, Hands are Knocking,
& I Believe - The Highlanders
SCRIPTURE: Judges 6:11-16
MESSAGE: Dear Younger Me: Try New Things
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: God Is Good All the Time
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me