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 138:1-3(NLT)
I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Wayne Adams
The Olson family with the loss of Carl
The Houk family with the loss of Bruce
Joan Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
As the title of a great hymn suggests, Count Your Blessings. As we approach Thanksgiving, take some time this week to make a list of the people in your life you are grateful for. Reflect on why you are grateful for them. Then finally, give thanks to God for those people in your life.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in memory of Carl Olson by Larry and Mary Crane.
OFFICE CLOSED
Thursday, November 28th the office will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving Day. We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor the radio broadcast, please call the office.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously.
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
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” is macaroni & cheese for the Salvation Army’s Christmas baskets.
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our December “One Thing” will be new youth underwear for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet. Boys and Girls sizes XS/4T through youth size XL/18 are needed.
HELP WANTED
We are seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of full-time custodian. The custodian will be responsible for maintaining the church building and premises. Candidate should have janitorial and basic maintenance skills and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Apply in person at FUMC or email tonya@downtownfirstumc.com. Wage is dependent on experience. A full list of duties and responsibilities are available upon request.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Health Ministry’s annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 2pm. Please call the church office at
605-996-7721 to give us the name of your loved one to remember and to make a reservation to receive an angel ornament.
COMMITMENT AND CELEBRATION
Thank you to all of you who have either given a completed commitment card last Sunday or have returned one to the church office. Filling out this card is a way of celebrating the blessings God has given you! If you have not yet done so, there are commitment cards at the end of each pew. Feel free to fill one out and place it in the offering plate as it is passed, or bring the card forward after worship has ended and place it in the basket at the front of the platform. Filling out a commitment card is a way to make a commitment to God and our church. Doing so also helps the Finance Team know how to better prepare the 2025 budget. Again…Thank You!
BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING
This year’s Bishops Thanksgiving Offering is for United States Hurricane Response through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Domestic Disaster Relief Fund. We invite you to be a part of this powerful connectional ministry. There is a table with a locked box in the gathering area for your donations, there is a QR Code on the box if you prefer to give directly.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our Children’s Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 8th during worship. We are collecting candy for the children’s Christmas bags which can be dropped off at the office.
THE CHRISTMAS LETTERS ADVENT STUDY
Plan now to participate in the 2024 Advent Study led by Bishop Lanette. In this study, United Methodists across the area are invited to read “The Christmas Letters” by Magrey DeVega, which has us looking at a special set of letters-Romans, 1 John, Philippians, and Colossians- written to the earliest believers about the incarnation. Discussions will be held via zoom on Tuesday evenings, Nov.26-Dec.17. To register use the following link https://www.dakotasumc.org/resources/forms/3087. The Zoom link will be sent the week before the study begins. Order your book now in paperback or e-book from Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or Cokesbury.
SPECIAL SUNDAY
United Methodist Student Day Sunday is today, November 24th. This special offering provides scholarship funds for United Methodist College students. There are special offering envelopes on the tables as you enter the worship center.
ADVENT SOUP LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
The youth will be serving soup on Sunday, December 1st, in the chapel following our 10am worship service
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Dec 1, First Sunday of Advent/Soup Fundraiser
Thur., Dec 5, Love Feast
Sun., Dec 8, Children’s Christmas Program
Sun., Dec 8, Service of Remembrance 2pm
Thurs., Dec 19, Love Feast
Sun., Dec 22, Early Christmas Eve Service 6:30pm
Tues., Dec 24, Christmas Eve Services 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Wed., Dec 25, Merry Christmas/Office Closed
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)
9:00 AM Sunday School/Confirmation
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
HAPPY THANKSGIVING/OFFICE CLOSED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULES
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Kathryn Fuhrer
GATHERING SONGS: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
Thanks and Praise
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Children of God, whom do you follow?
P: We follow Christ, Ruler of us all.
L: Children of God, what kind of Ruler is Christ?
P: Christ reigns with love and truth, justice and mercy,
compassion and peace.
L: Children of God, how will you live in the reign of Christ?
P: We will join Christ in choosing love, truth, justice, mercy,
compassion, and peace even when our world tells us not to.
L: Children of God, come, let us worship God whose Love reigns
over us, made real in Jesus Christ!
P: Come, let us worship! Thanks be to God. Amen.
(Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, August 2024)
OPENING SONG: Children of God
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: We Are So Blessed
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Thank You, Jesus
TIME OF PRAYER: Sanctuary
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
SCRIPTURE: Luke 14:15-24 (NLT)
MESSAGE: Reclaim Community
Rev. Brandon Vetter
Southeast District Superintendent-Dakotas UMC
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Give Thanks
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sweet, Sweet Spirit
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Down in My Heart