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: Micah 6:6,8
“With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Range family with the loss of Dwayne
The Swenson family with the loss of Lyle
Ryan Knight
Wanda (Hasz) Lund, Carolyn Knight’s cousin
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Rich Stedman
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all those traveling and enjoying vacations during these last weeks before school begins.
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
AND LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Ashley Moe whose 26th birthday would have been August 12th by Dave and LeAnn Moe and family and Robert and Norma Moe and 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” 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.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
Today! Join us for fun and fellowship Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you don’t go to the play.
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. 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!
VBS
Today, Sunday, August 11th is our final vacation bible school for the summer. All children in preschool-5th grade are welcome, 9:45-11:15am. Thank you to all the kids and to the volunteers for making this possible.
CHANGE OF DATE
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, 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
Sun., Aug 18, Walk to Remember 1-4pm (Alexandria)
Sun., Aug 18, Kickball Classic Fundraiser 5-7pm
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
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)
9:45-11:15 AM VBS
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:30 PM In A Village Support Group (Nursery)
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson & Singers
GATHERING SONGS: Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158 UMH
Majesty, Worship His Majesty 176 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Morning glories…
P: Birds chirp their praise.
L: Trees lift their limbs in adoration.
P: Stretching as in prayer to heaven.
L: The hills echo your love.
P: The ocean is a wave of constant praise.
L: The sky extends in blue wonder.
P: Everywhere you look with eyes open to see.
L: There are morning glories.
P: Stirring us all to praise.
OPENING SONG: Honor and Praise 2018 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: If You Are Happy and You Know It
TIME OF PRAYER: Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 349 UMH
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
SCRIPTURE: James 1:16-21
MESSAGE: “Shut up, already! and Other Communication Tips.”
Dr. Joel Allen
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Grace Alone 2162 TFWS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are Called 2172 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: We Are Called 2172 TFWS