Bulletin 07.14.2024

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: Colossians 1:9-10

Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we haven’t stopped praying for you and asking for you to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding. We’re praying this so that you can live lives that are worthy of the Lord and pleasing to him in every way: by producing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Donna Tiede

The family of Frances Peterson

Kristi Szabo

Norma Jean Harris

Roger Nelson

Roger Stunes

Lyle Swenson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

For all the men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces.

CELEBRATIONS

The marriage of Craig and Kristi Krcil.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

As much as we may not be ready, Fall is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!  Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have your current information on file. Registration online will be available beginning July 15th. If you have any questions, please let us know.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

There is not a radio broadcast sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor our broadcast, please let the office know.

 LIVESTREAM

There is not a livestream sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor our livestream, please let the office know.

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

 Mitchell Area Food Pantry

The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.   

JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” is Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. Safe Place’s mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.

UPPER ROOMS

The office was told that there was a renewal error in The Upper Room’s system. They have put in an order for us for the July/ August issues, and we will be put them out as soon as they are received.  I know many of you are waiting, so thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.

Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings.

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!

RESERVING SPACE

If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, even church related, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure that the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double book a space.

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

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

Mark your calendars! We are once again having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 4th at 10am. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

WALK TO REMEMBER

Honoring and remembering children gone too soon. Walk to Remember, Sunday, August 18th,1-4pm at Granite Springs 25840 422nd Ave, Alexandria, SD. Along the walking path will be memorial signs sharing the stories of the children being remembered. If you have any questions, contact

LeAnn Moe at 605-770-8193.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon., July 15, Sunday School Registration Begins

Thurs., July 18-21, Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo

Sat., July 20, Rodeo Parade

Thurs., July 25, Love Feast

Fri., Aug. 2, Love Feast Backpack Give Away

Sat., Aug. 3, Love Feast Backpack Give Away

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Finance

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

4:30 PM          TOPS

5:30 PM          Heart & Sole  

WEDNESDAY

7:00 PM          SPR

THURSDAY  

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Carolyn Knight

Scripture- Madison Vogel

HYMN SING: As The Deer  2025 TFWS

                       Lord, I Lift Your Name on High  2088 TFWS

                       Trust and Obey  467 UMH

                       O Come, All Ye Faithful  234 UMH                                                                                                     

GREETING:                                          

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: New every morning is God’s love,

P: Poured out upon us,  

L: Washing away the past,

P: Shining hope upon our path,       

L: Awakening joy deep within,

P: Renewing the earth.

L: Reminding us daily,  

P: That God is with us…Yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

OPENING SONG: Go, Tell It on the Mountain Vs.1,2,3  251 UMH

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                            

CHILDREN’S MOMENT:

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: Matthew 7:7-14 & Philippians 4:6-7

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: Humbly Ask!

COMMUNION:

 Preparing our Hearts

 Preparing the Elements 

 Receiving Communion

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

                                Vs.1&3 526 UMH                                                                      

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: