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: Matthew 15:10-11
Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Virginia Radel
Maxine Nelson
The Schrank family with the loss of Curtis
The Jirsa family with the loss of Marian
The Range family with the loss of Dwayne
Ryan Knight
Wanda (Hasz) Lund, Carolyn Knight’s cousin
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Rich Stedman
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all the teachers, school staff, and students as they prepare for the start of the new school year.
INVITE ONE PERSON
The Communications Team launched a new campaign earlier this year to encourage growth with internal volunteerism, participation in FUMC committees, and attendance at in-person or virtual worship services. Please continue inviting your +one.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor our radio broadcast, please call the office.
LIVESTREAM
Is sponsored by Robert and Norma Moe.
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
CASA
The mission of First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates is to assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every abused and/or neglected child by providing a trained volunteer to advocate for them in the court system.
AUGUST “ONE THING”
Our August “One Thing” is any youth size or any adult size (athletic type preferred) socks for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet. The Caring Closet provides clothes to school aged kids in the Mitchell School District.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! Money collected in the noisy buckets will be donated to the Weekend Snack Pack Program.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
The Immerse Bible Study will pick up again with the start of Sunday School on September 15. We will be starting off with Prophets. We will again plan to hold two classes. We will meet on Sundays at 9am and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Please let Natalie Piehl know if you have any questions. Books will be ordered and available for purchase once they arrive.
2ND ANNUAL KICKBALL CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
Downtown FUMC & Fusion invites you to join us for our annual kickball fundraiser. Today! Sunday, August 18th, 5-7pm at Monroe Park, 1101 N. Edmonds St. This event is for ALL ages. 5pm will be potluck supper. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks so please bring a dish to share. At 6pm there will be the charity kickball game. Please bring a canned food item for the DWU food drive as your kickball game entry fee. See you on Sunday, August 18th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL DATE CHANGE
The first day of children’s & youth’s Sunday School and 8th grade confirmation will be Sunday, September 15th. This date will be our Sunday School Kickoff Celebration! Please register online or grab a hard copy at Becky’s office.
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 need/want the veggies, please leave a donation in the basket and take them with you, The money benefits World Hunger.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Honoring and remembering children gone too soon. Walk to Remember is today 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
Tue., Aug. 20-22, Dakota Fest
Wed., Aug. 21-25, Corn Palace Festival
Wed., Aug. 21, Mitchell’s First Day of School
Thurs., Aug 22, Love Feast
Mon., Sept 2, Labor Day, Office Closed
Wed., Sept 11, First Night of Youth Group
Sun., Sept 15, First Day of Sunday School
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9-2:00 PM TOPS
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Kathy Ruml
HYMN SING: He Has Made Me Glad 2270 TFWS
Only Trust Him 337 UMH
He Touched Me 367 UMH
Are Ye Able 530 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Once we were not a people,
P: But now we are God’s people.
L: Once we were alone,
P: But together we are the household of God.
L: Here in this time of worship, and later as we scatter into the world,
P: Christ is our cornerstone, strengthening us for the journey.
L: In our living and in our serving,
P: Christ is our sure foundation, strengthening us along the way.
OPENING SONG: We Are the Church 558 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: Psalm 139:1-4, 23-24; Matthew 5:23-24
MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: I Have to Do What??
SONG: I Am Thine, O Lord 419 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Precious Name 536 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: