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: Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life and honor.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Sandy Skinner
Virgina Radel
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Rich Stedman
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
For our Sunday School and Youth Group students, teachers, and helpers as we kick-off our fall season.
CELEBRATION
The birth of Hattie Drew McManus, parents are Matt & Molly McManus
FALL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
Today is the day! Join us for our fall kick-off celebration today, Sunday, September 15th. We will have Music, Food, and Art in the North Parking Lot following worship service. Some tables and chairs will be available, but please bring your own if you are able. ALL ARE WELCOME!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you are interested in sponsoring the broadcast, please call the office.
LIVESTREAM
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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
Heifer International
Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities.
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
Our September “One Thing” is 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.
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. We encourage you to continue inviting your + one.
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.
DO UNTO OTHERS
This Sunday Pastor Keith begins a new sermon series entitled “Do Unto Others.” This series and title come from Luke 6:31 where Jesus is teaching his followers about loving their enemies. In a world that seems to be quick to categorize people as friends or enemies, Jesus’ words are so very relevant for us yet today. In this series we’ll be focusing on five key components for loving our enemies, or how to treat one another in a very polarized world. The five components are Kindness, Respect, Love, Humility, and Compassion. As we come to a very divisive season in our nation, that of a nation election, may we focus on what Jesus has to say about how we should treat one another, even those we may disagree with. Our call is to …” Do Unto Others…”! If you’d like to be a part of this campaign, T-shirts are available for purchase.
BACKPACK BLESSING
We will have a special blessing of backpacks on Sunday, September 22nd during worship. We invite all children, youth, teachers, and school administrators to bring your backpacks to worship. We will pray over them for the school year ahead.
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 are available for purchase for $13/ea.
SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING
FOLLOWING LOSS BY SUICIDE
Join us today at 4pm! As part of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our church will once again host a Service of Hope and Healing for those whose lives have been touched by the tragedy of suicide. The service will take place today, 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 hope and healing for those who live.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Sept 22, Backpack Blessing
Thurs., Sept 26, Love Feast
Sat., Oct 5, Leadership Retreat
Thurs., Oct 10, Love Feast
Sat., Oct 12, DWU Blue and White Day Parade
Sun., Oct 20, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Natalie’s Class Begins-Rm 103)
9:00 AM Sunday School/Confirmation
10:00 AM Worship
11:00 AM Fall Kick-off Celebration, Music, Food, & Art
4:00 PM Service for Hope & Healing
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
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study (Room 103)
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Jace McManus
GATHERING SONGS: My God Is So Big
Downtown
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Welcome home, welcome in.
P: Here we find a song for our souls and healing for our
wounds.
L: Welcome home!
P: Here find children’s laughter that chases dark clouds away.
L: Welcome to this holy space.
P: Here there are words that heal brokenness and reveal God’s
Grace.
L: Welcome home!! God has been expecting you.
P: The candles are lit, and the door is open…Welcome to this
time of celebration and hope.
OPENING SONG: This Is the Day
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Bind Us Together
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Down In My Heart
TIME OF PRAYER: More Like You
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: Luke 9:51-55
MESSAGE: Do Unto Others: Kindness
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: That’s Why We Praise Him
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: This Little Light of Mine
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: This Little Light of Mine