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: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Janet Nelson
The family of Jack Styles
The family of Karen Knight
Dwayne Range
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Kathy Mah
Ruth Creasey
Margaret Toben
Ray Lapka
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
In recognition of mental health awareness week- we pray for individuals
and families that are living with mental health illnesses
SPECIAL SUNDAY
Today is World Communion Sunday, we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world.
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 eight Wedding Anniversaries in October 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
Haiti Alive
Haiti Alive is a nonprofit organized to serve God and to bring hope, health, and happiness to the people on the island of LaGonave, Haiti. We convey the message of Christ through the areas of education, healthcare, and ministering to those in need, especially women, children, and the elderly.
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” is canned vegetables for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets. In 2022 The Food Pantry gave away 150 Thanksgiving baskets in 40 minutes. Cash donations are also welcomed
YOUTH RALLY
YOUTH, you are NOT going to want to miss this. Wednesday, October 4th you will gather for supper at 6PM then go into the Worship Center for our 1st youth rally. There will be a speaker, snacks, music, and friends. All Middle School/High School Youth Groups and their leaders are welcome. This is made possible by FUMC, Fusion, and DWU.
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, today, 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.
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.
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
HOLY LAND STUDY TOUR
Join Dr. Joel & Kitty Allen and Dakota Wesleyan University for a Holy Land study tour starting from Sioux Falls, June 16-27, 2024. For more information, there are blue pamphlets by the Connection Center Desk.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Wed., Oct. 4, Youth Rally
Sun., Oct 8, Bishop Plambeck Visiting
Thurs., Oct 12, Love Feast
Sun., Oct 22, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
Thurs., Oct 26, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
1:30 PM Round Table
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Youth Meal
6:30 PM Youth Rally
7:00 PM Adult Sunday School
THURSDAY
10:00 AM UWF Officers
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Jace McManus
Message- Rev. Anthony Purcell
HYMN SING: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 110 UMH
My Jesus, I Love Thee 172 UMH
Just as I Am, Without One Plea 357 UMH
Children of the Heavenly Father 141 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Gather round the table,
P: There’s room for you and me.
L: Gather round the table,
P: Eat and drink, be made new.
L: Gather round the table,
P: Listen deep, hear God’s call.
L: Gather round the table,
P: Doubts and burdens set free.
L: Gather round the table,
P: Experience the grace of God!
OPENING SONG: Christ for the World We Sing 568 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: Deuteronomy 4:1-14, 6:4-9 and 20-25
MESSAGE: “Remember, Keep, Do!” Shaping Christ-like Identity
Through Memory- Rev. Anthony Purcell
COMMUNION:
Preparing for Communion
Service of Word & Table ll- The Great Thanksgiving 13-14 UMH
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Wonderful Words of Life 600 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: