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 12:14-15
Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and through it many become defiled.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Bret Stahl for the loss of his sister, Gayle Gebhart
The family of Gale Patzlaff for the loss of his brother, Dale Patzlaff
Michael D. Piehl
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.
ALTAR ROSES
The altar roses are in honor of the baptisms of Sutton Van Beek and Serenity Lynn Martin-Hiles.
THANK YOU
Thank you for the cards, prayers, and the many thoughtful expressions of sympathy for the loss of my mom. Your kind words of comfort helped our whole family, and we appreciate each of you. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you. ~ Brian Dodd and family
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
AND LIVESTREAM
Are given in honor of Pat and George Breidenbach’s 62nd Wedding Anniversary, which is today. Happy Anniversary!
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
Our church family is invited to an information meeting today, 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.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.
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.
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 the 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.
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
11:00 AM Conference Information Meeting
2:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association
MONDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
THURSDAY
9:00 AM Voc. Rehab Summer School
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
10:00 AM Chuck Balcom’s Memorial Service
SATURDAY
4:00 PM Bradley/Krcil Wedding
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Carolyn Knight
Scripture- Curt Talley
HYMN SING: And Are We Yet Alive 553 UMH
A Charge To Keep I Have 413 UMH
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 240 UMH
Soldiers of Christ, Arise 513 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
OPENING SONGS: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Vs.1,2,7 57 UMH
Rejoice, the Lord Is King Vs.1,4 715 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISMS:
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry- Vs.1 2051 TFWS
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Vs.7 2051 TFWS
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 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 John 4:19-21
MESSAGE: John Wesley’s Key
SONG: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Vs.1,2 302 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Vs.1,4 384 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: