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: James 3:13
Wisdom from Above
Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Sandy Skinner
Virgina Radel
Maxine Nelson
The Lund family with the loss of Wanda
The Schrank family with the loss of Curtis
The Jirsa family with the loss of Marian
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.
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
Our September “One Thing” will be fleece throws/blankets for
Home for Now. Home for Now is a newly organized nonprofit in Mitchell with a mission to work with faith-based and community organizations in providing sustainable solutions to address poverty and homelessness in Mitchell.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Are you interested in helping to grow a community of youth that seeks to build connections by loving God, others, and self, then we are looking for you. We are in search of some adult leadership to help with our Wednesday evening and possibly Sunday morning youth ministries. If you’d like more information or are interested, please talk to Becky Koch or Pastor Keith.
CASA
Macey Bohl with CASA will be here today, Sunday, August 25th to talk about the Casa Program. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how to become a volunteer, Macey will be at a table in the gathering area prior to and after church service.
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.
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.
SERVICE OF HEALING AND HOPE
FOLLOWING DEATH BY SUICIDE
As part of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our church will once again host a Service of Healing and Hope for those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. The service will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 4pm in our Worship Center. Please share this information with family and friends who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide. Our goal is to provide a service in which we allow people to remember those who died, and to provide healing and hope for those who live.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon., Sept 2, Labor Day, Office Closed
Wed., Sept 11, First Night of Youth Group
Thurs., Sept 12, Love Feast
Sun., Sept 15, First Day of Sunday School
Sun., Sept 15, Suicide Healing Service 4pm
Thurs., Sept 26. Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)
10:00 AM Worship
2:00 PM MACA
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music-Praise Team
Scripture- Theresa Campbell
GATHERING SONGS: Here I Am to Worship
Everlasting God
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: This is the day our God is making.
P: Let us rejoice.
L: This is the time when God is present.
P: Let us be open.
L: This is the moment when forgiveness flows and life is renewed.
P: Let us sing.
L: This is an hour for looking to God in worship.
P: Let us rejoice knowing our God is so very near!
OPENING SONG: O Happy Day
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: I Love You, Lord
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Oh, How I Love Jesus
TIME OF PRAYER: Standing in the Need 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
THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Theresa Campbell and Jenn Jamison
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:10-20
MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Armor Up
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: CASA Presentation
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me