Bulletin 7.28.2024

DOWNTOWN MITCHELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

310 N Rowley ~ Mitchell SD 57301

605.996.7721 ~ website: www.downtownfirstumc.com

Wi-Fi password: L&ve1234

July 28, 2024 Announcements

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

The Swenson Family with the loss of Lyle

Roger Nelson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

All the athletes gathering in France and for a safe and fun Olympian games

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

Is given in memory of Larry Hasz’s Birthday which would have been today, by Carol Hasz and family.

  LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Julie Fritzemeier, by Carol Hasz.

 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. 

AUGUST “ONE THING”

Our August “One Thing” will be any Youth (small, medium, or large) socks or any adult size (athletic type preferred) for the MSD Caring Closet.

UPPER ROOMS ARE HERE

You may pick up a July/August Upper Room at either door leading into the Worship Center or at the west front door.

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 is available online or stop by the office for a hard copy. If you have any questions, please let us know.

 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. 

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

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. August 11th “Destination Back-to-School!”

September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

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.  

GARDEN SURPLUS

If you have excess garden produce, you are welcome to bring it to the church. There is a produce table near the Gathering Area. If you want the veggies, please leave a donation and take them with you. The money benefits World Hunger.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri., & Sat., Aug. 2 & 3, Love Feast Backpack Distribution

Sun., Aug.4, Worship in the Plaza

Thurs., Aug. 8, Love Feast

Sun., Aug. 11, Church Basement Ladies Fun & Fellowship

Tue., Aug. 20, Dakota Fest

Wed., Aug. 21, Corn Palace Festival

 Wed., Aug. 21, Mitchell’s First Day of School

 

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 SUNDAY

9:00 AM Adult Study- S-1 Back of Worship Center

10:00 AM        Worship

 MONDAY

9:00 AM          Love Feast (Backpack Organizing)

5:00 PM          Love Feast Task Force

4:00-7:00 PM  Lyle Swenson Visitation in Worship Center

6:30 PM          Lyle Swenson Prayer Service in Worship Center

7:00 PM          Troop 75

 TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

2:30 PM          Lyle Swenson Funeral in Worship Center

4:30 PM          TOPS 

 WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 THURSDAY  

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 FRIDAY

8:30 AM          Love Feast Backpack organizing and assembly

4:00-7:00 PM  Love Feast Backpack Distribution

SATURDAY

 8:30-11:00 AM Love Feast Backpack Distribution

ORDER OF WORSHIP

DOWNTOWN MITCHELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

310 N Rowley ~ Mitchell SD 57301

605.996.7721 ~ website: www.downtownfirstumc.com

Wi-Fi password: L&ve1234

July 28, 2024

10 AM Worship Service

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.

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture- Paul Szabo

 HYMN SING     Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 2X      #349

Grace Greater than Our Sin      #365

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee     #430

God Is So Good     TFWS #2056

 PRELUDE

 GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP

  L:  We worship today in the presence of the God beyond knowing;

  P:  yet whom we know.

  L:  We worship God who is beyond understanding;

  P:  yet who understands us.

  L:   We worship God whose thoughts are not our thoughts;  

  P:  whose ways are not our ways;  

  L:  in the presence of the unknowing and the knowing, the Divine

       and the one who took on flesh.

  P:  We worship with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

       Today we worship our awesome God!

OPENING SONG   All Things Bright and Beautiful (Vs 1, 3, 4)  #147

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                          Psalm 14

 MESSAGE      Overlooked Passages:  Stumbles & Catches

 SONG              Lord, Be Glorified (Vs. 1-4)     TFWS #2150  

 SHARING OUR GIFTS

 RECEIVING OUR OFFERING

 CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

 SENDING SONG         Victory in Jesus (Vs 1-3)     #370

 BENEDICTION

 POSTLUDE