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: Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Bruce Blumer
Roger Stunes
Eldora Hasz, Carolyn Knight’s Mother
Nancy Jarabek
Lyle Swenson
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Pray for the United Methodist Churches and Pastors of the Conference that are preparing for a time of change with the season of Pastoral moves starting.
Pray for all the families touched by tragedy in the recent weeks.
FATHER’S DAY
In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, June 16th we will have cans of root beer as a gift for ALL men worshipping with us on Sunday.
THANK YOU
Thank you for all the cards, phone calls, texts and for attending my 90th birthday open house. These greetings from friends and family made for a memorable birthday. God Bless. Robert Moe
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given in memory of Kingston Hubbard’s birthday, which would have been June 22nd, by Gary and Janet (Hubbard) Jorgensen and family.
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
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.
INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD
The General Conference of the larger UMC was held last month and this past week the Annual Conference for the Dakotas UMC was 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.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Our summer worship schedule will remain at 10am. Sunday School and youth group are finished for the year and will resume in the fall.
NOISY BUCKETS
Noisy Bucket Sunday is today! Money collected in the noisy buckets will be donated to the Weekend Snack Pack Program.
CHURCH COUNCIL TO MEET
As part of this month’s Church Council meeting, there will be conversation regarding the recent General Conference decision, as well as what was shared at Annual Conference, regarding human sexuality and next steps for our church. Anyone from our church family is invited to be a part of the conversation to share one’s thoughts. The Church Council will meet on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 at the church.
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.
July 14th: “Christmas in July!” August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”
LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information.
Love Feast needs delivery helpers on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Carol Hasz for more information. 605-770-7991
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 23, Conference Information Meeting
Thurs., June 27, Love Feast
Thurs., July 4, Independence Day/Office Closed
Thurs., July 11, Love Feast
Sun., July 14, VBS “Christmas in July”
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
7:00 PM Troop 75
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
THURSDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
7:00 PM SPR
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Jan Quenzer
GATHERING SONGS: God Is Good All the Time
Shout to the Lord
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In the presence of God,
P: We are filled with hope.
L: We are overwhelmed by love,
P: We sense a holy mystery.
L: In the presence of the Holy God,
P: We know our sin,
L: We fall on our knees,
P: We are made new.
L: In the presence of the living Christ,
P: We stand in awe and we sing for joy!
OPENING SONG: Standing on the Promises
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Surely the Presence of the Lord
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: I’m God’s Kid
TIME OF PRAYER: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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 10:1-5, 11-15
MESSAGE: A Shepherd’s Heart & Life ~ Rev. Rebecca Trefz
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Day by Day
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FATHER’S DAY RECOGNITION:
Skit Guys Video- A Father’s Glory
SENDING SONG: No Mountain High Enough
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: No Mountain High Enough