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: Isaiah 40:3-4
A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Joan Usher
David Mah
Kathy Mah
Wayne Adams
Laura Barta Lindquist
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
For those dealing with loss and grief in the holiday season.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations in the noisy buckets will go to the Mitchell School lunch program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.
THANK YOU
Dear church family, thanks for the loving care and support given to us in the loss of our brother Carl. Your friendship is a blessing to Carl’s family. ~Larry & Mary Crane, Gene & Jeanie Wohl and Bob Olson
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
Global Aids Project
DECEMBER “ONE THING”
Our December “One Thing” will be new underwear for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet. Boys and Girls sizes XS/4T through youth size XL/18 are needed.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one, please fill out a Christmas Poinsettia card, they are located at the Connection Center Desk and at the entrances to the Worship Center. The cost is $15, and the deadline is today, December 15th. We encourage you to take your purchased poinsettia following either of our Christmas Eve services.
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.
COMMITMENT AND CELEBRATION
Thank you to all of you who have either given a completed commitment card 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 tables as you enter the worship center and at the connection center desk. Feel free to fill one out and place it in the offering plate or you can turn it into the church office. 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!
LOVE FEAST
Love Feast will be serving their Christmas meal on December 19th. Workers and donations are needed for the meal. Please see Carol with the sign-up sheet today in the gathering area prior to and after service. This is our church meal to prepare and to help serve so please sign up with Carol if you can.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Sunday, December 22nd 10am
(Normal Worship Service)
Sunday, December 22nd 6:30pm
(Early Christmas Eve Candlelight Service)
Tuesday, December 24th 4:30pm and 6:30pm
(Christmas Eve Candlelight Service)
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie’s’ adult bible study will begin again after the Christmas Holiday.
We will be looking at Immerse Poets. We will cover the books of Psalms, Lamentations, Song of Songs, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. We will meet on Sundays beginning January 5th at 9am, and Wednesday evenings beginning January 8th at 7pm. There are books available in the office for $13, please see Tonya for those. There is also a podcast available that you can listen to daily that reads word for word what we are studying. Several of us are using both to get a better understanding of the scriptures. All are welcome to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Wed., Jan 1, Happy New Year/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
3:30 PM Cub Scouts
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM DWU Vocal Recital
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart and Sole
7:00 PM DWU Instrument Recital
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Supper/Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- Nora Kohlenberg
HYMN SINGS: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 211 UMH
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 224 UMH
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 236 UMH
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 229 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In December darkness
P: The heart yearns for warmth
L: And healing light.
P: In December darkness
L: We long for joy,
P: And a release from too much to do.
L: In December darkness
P: We wait for the One coming
L: Who disperses the darkness
P: And brings the light of life to our world.
L: In December darkness…
P: We come seeking the light of the world!!
OPENING SONG: Angels from the Realms of Glory 220 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE: The Salmonson Family
YOUTH SONG: Christmas Amazing Grace
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: Luke 3:7-18
MESSAGE: Joyous Interruptions
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: There’s a Song in the Air Vs.1,2,4 249 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: