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: 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Julie Fritzemeier, with her loss
The family of Richard Hempel, with his loss
The family of Jim Blades, with his loss
Ray Lapka
Dave Malde
Verna Hofer
Arnold Dolejsi
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
For those experiencing new beginnings in this new year.
WINTER CONNECTION
Winter connection is an opportunity for youth to gather, share, worship, and serve others. Any youth in grades 6-12 are invited to attend. This year it will be held at our church on January 26-27. The cost is $40.00 per person, and you must register. There is a flyer with a QR code on the bulletin board or see Cindy for more information.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in memory of loved ones by Mary Wingfield.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Virgie Montgomery whose birthday would have been January 5th, by Peg Larson and 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
DWU Mission Trip
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Our January “One Thing” is diapers for In a Village, specifically sizes 4, 5, and 6. In a Village is a nonprofit that supports and assists expectant mothers, parents, and caregivers of young children in our community.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES
Sunday School will resume this Sunday, January 7th at 9AM.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie will start a new bible study starting Sunday, Jan. 14th at 9am during Sunday School and Wednesday, Jan. 17th at 7pm. We will be looking at Immerse Kingdoms and will run approximately 8-10 weeks (allowing for possible changes due to Easter events.)
SPECIAL SUNDAY
Human Relations Day is Sunday, January 14th. This offering helps offer refuge in times of disaster, promote justice, provide scholarships, reach out to the community, teach skills to encourage self-sufficiency and share the love of Jesus Christ with God’s people everywhere.
RESERVING SPACE
One of the great values of our church is that we want to be known as a gathering place for community groups or events that support our ministries or have a similar focus to what we do. This is why our church allows several groups to meet within our facility. If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double-book a space. Our open facility is just another way we let this community know we are “Downtown 4 Good!” Thank you!
LIFE, FAITH, & RECOVERY
Today Pastor Keith starts a sermon series that will span all of 2024 (but not every week). Pastor Keith has long believed that all of us as followers of Jesus, are in recovery. Recovery from our addiction to sin (or missing the mark of God’s desires) in our lives. Once a month during 2024, Pastor Keith will focus on the connection between the 12 steps of Recovery and spirituality, and how all of us as disciples of Jesus can benefit from the 12 steps in our lives.
PRAYER & PURPOSE
2024 is going to be a year of growing in prayer and reclaiming our purpose as a community of faith here in Mitchell. You, our church family, is invited to join us on this journey with a Conference Wide prayer focus in which we’ll use the book Dynamite Prayer to help guide us as we seek God’s Breakthrough Presence in our church and in our lives. This prayer initiative will begin on January 14. Books are available in the church office. You can talk to Pastor Keith for more information.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
If you, or someone in your family is hospitalized, either here in Mitchell or Sioux Falls, please call the church office and let Tonya know. Pastor Keith does try to stop by the hospital several times a week, but we do make it more intentional if we know someone has been admitted. Also, when you are admitted, make sure your name is on the “Methodist” List. That way Pastor Keith will see it when he asks for the Methodist List. This is also true when someone is admitted to one of the care facilities in our community. Thank you for helping us care for our church family.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH MEALS
There are many opportunities available in the new year to help with the meals for our youth. Please consider helping with this ministry. There is a signup sheet on the connection center desk. If you have any questions, please let us know.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sun., Jan 7, Sunday School Resumes 9AM
Fri., Jan 26-27, Winter Connection
Sun., Jan 28, Youth Sunday
Tue., Feb 13, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 14, Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS
SATURDAY
9AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson & Carolyn Knight
Scripture- Curt Talley
GATHERING SONGS: We Three Kings
The First Noel
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: The gift of a new day…
P: Ready to be experienced.
L: The gift of a new year…
P: Ready to be lived to the fullest!
L: The gift of a moment to share…
P: Ready to be cherished.
L: The gift of gracious love…
P: Ready to be received.
L: May we receive these great gifts…
P: As God readily offers them today, and every day!
OPENING SONG: Star- Child
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: This Little Light of Mine
TIME OF PRAYER: More Precious than Silver
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: Romans 3:23 & 7:15-19
MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery- Powerless
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts
Preparing the Elements
Sharing in Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Shine, Jesus, Shine
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Shine, Jesus, Shine