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: John 14:1-3
Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? When I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too.
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
Lyle Swenson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all those who are traveling and vacationing this summer season
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Jaxson Bartscher.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given in honor of the Praise Team and the Tech Crew by Ron and Sheilah Gates.
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.
JULY “ONE THING”
Our July “One Thing” will be Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota.
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.
SNACKS
The gathering area is in need of animal crackers and goldfish. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the church office. As always, thank you for your generosity!
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.
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
Thurs., July 4, Independence Day/Office Closed
Thurs., July 11, Love Feast
Sun., July 14, VBS “Christmas in July”
Mon., July 15, Sunday School Registration Begins
Sat., July 20, Rodeo Parade
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY/OFFICE CLOSED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture-Linda Claggett
HYMN SING: It Is Well with My Soul 377 UMH
Because He Lives 364 UMH
Stand By Me 512 UMH
I Love You, Lord 2068 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come one,
P: Come all,
L: Be united in God’s amazing grace.
P: Be woven together in joy,
L: Be embraced by love,
P: Knitted together in peace.
L: Be bound by kindness,
P: Sprinkled with water.
L: Be made new in forgiveness,
P: Set free for loving service.
L: Be filled with gladness,
P: Uplifted by praise.
ALL: Come one, come all…into the presence of God!
OPENING SONG: Standing on the Promises Vs.1,2,3 374 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISM:
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Vs.1 2051 TFWS
Baptismal Covenant II Pg. 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 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: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, Lamentations 3:19-26, Psalm 130
MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: I Don’t Understand!
SONG: Be Thou My Vision 451 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: