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: Hebrews 13:15-16
Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Nancy Jarabek
Lyle Swenson
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Pray for our youth and leaders as they travel to the Black Hills for their mission trip.
Pray for our church leaders and delegates as they meet for Annual Conference.
CELEBRATIONS
Bentley Wayne Warkenthien, born on May 14th to Ashley Chenoweth and Ty Warkenthien.
The marriage of Myles and Megan Szabo.
HEART & SOLE LUMINARIES
Sheila Letcher is selling luminaries for the Heart & Sole Cancer walk today in the Gathering Area. Luminaries can be purchased for $5 each. The Heart & Sole Cancer Walk will be held at Hitchcock Park on Friday, June 14th at 6:30pm.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given in honor of Lou Ora’s 95th birthday, which is Monday, June 3rd.
LIVESTREAM
Was 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
Haiti Alive
In short, things in Haiti are a mess. In LaGonave, the availability and cost of food are the biggest issues. School feedings have been cut to 3 days a week. The elderly and Women’s Village are also in need. Funds are needed to continue the ministry of Haiti Alive which our church has supported over the years. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Haiti Alive.
JUNE “ONE THING”
Our June “One Thing” is thin Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack give away. Last year they gave away 800 backpacks to children in Mitchell and the surrounding area.
OPEN HOUSE
Robert Moe’s family invites you to an open house for Robert’s 90th Birthday on Sunday, June 2nd from 2-5pm in the church dining room. No gifts, please.
INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD
The General Conference of the larger UMC was held last month and this coming week the Annual Conference for the Dakotas UMC will be held in Bismark, ND. Our church family is invited to an information meeting on Sunday, June 23, immediately following worship. This gathering will be held in the worship center of our facility and will focus on sharing information on legislation that was approved, and decisions made at both the General Conference and Annual Conference.
NOISY BUCKETS
We will have noisy buckets on the 3rd Sunday in June, July, and August. We will resume back to the 2nd Sunday of the month in September.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS
VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!
Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.
June 9th: “Young Artists Academy! July 14th: “Christmas in July!”
August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”
DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
An important way to grow as a Christian is to understand how God has gifted you. The Bible tells us that we each have a Spiritual Gift or Gifts. A couple of weeks ago Pastor Keith invited our church family to pick up a Spiritual Gifts inventory, complete it, and return it to the church and we’ll score it and let you know what the inventory says about you and how you are gifted. If you haven’t filled one out yet, a copy of the inventory is available at the welcome desk in the Gathering Area. We also have a youth version of the Spiritual Gifts inventory, and we invite all our youth to complete one as well. Thank you for your interest and seeking to grow in Christ.
SUMMER SERMON SERIES
We all have our favorite Bible verses, the one’s we tend to naturally gravitate toward. The same is true with pastors. At times pastors get in a rut of preaching from their favorite Bible Stories and passages. In part, this is why the lectionary (assigned Bible verses for each day and Sunday of the year) was developed and used in some church traditions. It forces pastors into different parts of the Bible.
During part of the summer months, Pastor Keith will be sharing a sermon series called “Overlooked Passages” in which we will focus on the lesser-known lectionary passages or stories from the Bible. Join us this June.
DID YOU KNOW…
…that utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage) represent almost 10% of our budget expenditures. That means for every dollar you give to the church for general giving, almost 10 cents is used to heat, cool, keep the lights on, etc. Thank you for your faithful giving!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., June 2-6, Youth Mission Trip
Thurs., June 6-8, Annual Conference
Sun., June 9, 2nd Sunday Vacation Bible School 9am
Thurs., June 13, Love Feast
Fri., June 14, Heart & Sole Cancer Walk
Sun., June 16, Father’s Day
Thurs., June 27, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30-3 PM Staff Retreat
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight, and Singers
Scripture- Jayne Barnard
GATHERING SONG: What a Mighty God We Serve 2021 TFWS
My Life Is in You, Lord 2032 TFWS
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Spirit moving
P: Spirit lifting
L: Spirit freeing
P: Spirit calling
L: Come, fill us anew!!
P: Spirit blessing
L: Spirit healing
P: Spirit guiding
L: Come, enliven us again!!
P: Spirit leading
L: Spirit filling
P: Spirit empowering…Come bless us with joy!!
OPENING SONG: For the Beauty of the Earth 92 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus 277 UMH
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
2193 TFWS
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: John 21:1-19
MESSAGE: +One: Restored…One at a Time
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts & the Elements
Service of Word & Table III- The Great Thanksgiving Pg.13-14
Sharing in Communion
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Vs.1&2 2153 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
Vs. 3&4 2153 TFWS