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: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Swenson family with the loss of Lyle
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Rich Stedman
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all the athletes gathering in France and for safe and fun
Olympic games.
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Becky will be providing orientation for Sunday School volunteers on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30pm. This orientation is for anyone that is signed up to help with the preschool and elementary classrooms. If you have any questions or if you would like to sign up to help, please contact Becky at 605-996-7721.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given in memory of Lyle Swenson given by his family.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Lyle Swenson by his family.
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” will be any youth (small, medium, or large) or any adult size (athletic type preferred) socks for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet.
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.
UPPER ROOMS ARE HERE
In case you missed the announcement, the July/August Upper Room has arrived. They are located at the doors leading into the Worship Center and at the West front door.
2ND ANNUAL KICKBALL CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
Downtown FUMC & Fusion invites you to join us for our annual kickball fundraiser. Sunday, August 18th, 5-7pm at Monroe Park, 1101 N. Edmonds St. This event is for ALL ages. 5pm will be potluck supper, please bring a dish to share. At 6pm there will be the charity kickball game. Watch for more information coming out soon!
LAST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL –
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS
VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! Sunday, August 11th will be the final one. For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am. Sunday, September 8th, is our “Destination Back-to-School! Which will be the “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”
WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA
This Sunday, August 4th at 10am, We are having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza. 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
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, 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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
Each year we ask parents to register your child/youth so that we have your most current information on file. Registration is available online as well as hard copies by Becky’s office door.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed., Aug. 7, Sunday School Volunteer Orientation
Thurs., Aug. 8, Love Feast
Sun., Aug. 11, Church Basement Ladies Fun & Fellowship
Sun., Aug 18, Kickball Classic Fundraiser 5-7pm
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
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
5:30-7:00 PM Sunday School Volunteer Orientation
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Nicole Chenoweth
GATHERING SONGS:
My Feet Are on the Rock
Waymaker
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Breath Prayer Led by Pastor Keith
OPENING SONG: I Will Call Upon the Lord
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: All Who Are Thirsty
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: John 6:35, 41-51
MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Bread from Where?
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: This Little Light of Mine
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: This Little Light of Mine
Thank you for joining us for Praise on the Plaza. Please join us next Sunday for worship at our facility located just a few blocks from the Corn Palace at 310 N. Rowley. Our worship service time is 10 am. Come Join Us!!!