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: John 10:9-10
I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Lehman family with the loss of Alice
Bruce Houk
The Family of Joel Allen with the loss of his mom
Paul Talley
Theresa Campbell -Lippert
Joan Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
Praying for our nation’s President Elect and all those who have been elected to positions of authority and leadership in our nation.
VETERANS DAY
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the church office will be closed on Monday, November 11th. Thank you for your service.
NOISY BUCKETS
All donations in the noisy buckets will go to the Mitchell School lunch program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the office.
LIVESTREAM
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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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS
Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Join us for our yearly Charge Conference gathering on Sunday, November 17th at 7:30pm in the chapel. Superintendent Brandon Vetter will lead our time together. All are welcome.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
Join us next Sunday, Nov. 17th for our Commitment and Consecration Sunday. Please be praying about how you wish to respond to the blessings and resources that you are stewarding on behalf of God for the support and work of our church. Commitment Cards will be available next week. God is at work, and we are already looking toward 2025 as being a great year of ministry and service together.
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.
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED
Our church has been asked to provide drivers for Meals on Wheels for the period of Dec. 2 through Jan. 10. If you are willing to drive at some point during that period, contact Dave Mitchell at 605-999-8435 or
605-996-5977, or call the church office at 605-996-7721. If you would like more information about what is involved, please call Dave Mitchell.
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.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CANDY
We are accepting candy for our Children’s Christmas Program which will be held on Sunday, December 8th during worship. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon., Nov 11, Veterans Day (Office Closed)
Thurs., Nov 14, Love Feast
Sun., Nov 17, Church Conference 7:30pm
Thurs., Nov 28, Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)
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
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Natalie’s Rm 103, Dave’s Rm S1)
9:00 AM Sunday School/Confirmation
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY VETERANS DAY/OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM In A Village Support Group (Nursery)
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
6:00 PM Supper/Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study (Room 103)
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Carolyn Knight, Christy Wilson & Song Leaders
Scripture- Hadleigh Wilson
GATHERING SONGS: Great Is the Lord 2022TFWS
Thou Art Worthy 2041 TFWS
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: God of abundance, you provide every good thing!
P: In gratitude we thank you.
L: Loving Christ, you bear our forgiveness to us with wounded hands
and a generous heart.
P: In gratitude we praise you.
L: Holy Spirit, you fill us with your love and courage, your deep desire
for justice and mercy.
P: In gratitude we serve you.
L. To the One who is always with us and makes all things possible.
P: We worship you, we serve you, we praise you, and we commit
ourselves to you. Alleluia!
OPENING SONG: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 139 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: God Is So Good 2056 TFWS
TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit of the Living God 393 UMH
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: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27-31
MESSAGE: Three Questions: What
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing 664 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: