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: Proverbs 15:31-33
The ear that listens to life-giving correction dwells among the wise. Those who refuse discipline despise themselves, but those who listen to correction gain understanding. The fear of the LORD is wise instruction, and humility comes before respect.
IN OUR PRAYERS
George Breidenbach
Koda Piehl
Virgina Radel
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
For our Sunday School and Youth Group students, teachers, and helpers.
CELEBRATIONS
The birth of Hattie Drew McManus, parents are Matt & Molly McManus
The wedding of Riley Szabo and Madison Adams
Earl Davis’s 95th Birthday
95th OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
Earl Davis’s family invites you to an open house for Earl’s 95th birthday on Saturday, September 28th from 2-4pm in the church dining room.
All are welcome!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM AND
LIVESTREAM
Are given in celebration of the wedding of Riley Szabo and
Madison Adams.
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.
DWU BLUE & WHITE DAYS PARADE
If anyone is interested in putting a float together to represent First United Methodist Church for the DWU Blue & White Days Parade, please let Tonya know so she can get us signed up. The parade is on Saturday, October 12th, at 10am. This is a great way to show our support for DWU and our community by having a presence at this event.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
If you, or someone in your family is hospitalized, either in Mitchell or Sioux Falls, please call the church office and let Tonya know. That way Pastor Keith will know to stop by. Also, make sure your name is on the “Methodist” list when you check in. This is also true when someone is admitted to one of the care facilities in our community. Thank you for helping us care for our church family.
DO UNTO OTHERS
This past Sunday Pastor Keith began 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…”! Please join us this week as Pastor will be talking about Respect.
BACKPACK BLESSING
Today, we will have a special blessing of backpacks 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.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
The Immerse Bible Study will begin on Sunday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 25th. We will be starting off with Prophets. 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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER…X2
Why do we use two different versions of the Lord’s Prayer? One being the traditional version and one a more contemporary version. Great question. It goes back to two years ago when we did a sermon series focusing on the Lord’s Prayer. At the same time one of the Sunday School classes was learning about the Lord’s Prayer. The class was wondering what certain words meant, mainly because they are words that we don’t normally say. Then they asked if we could use a version with words more like what we use today. So, we found a version with more “contemporary” language.
Some people say that they prefer and still use the traditional version all the time, and that is OK. Some people have said that using the two versions makes them think more about what the words really mean and what they are praying for. Using the Lord’s Prayer isn’t just about reciting memorized words, it’s really about a format for prayer that is given to us to help connect with God more deeply.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., Sept 26, Love Feast
Thurs., Oct 10, Love Feast
Sat., Oct 12, DWU Blue and White Day Parade
Sat., Oct 19, Pheasant Hunting Opens
Sun., Oct 20, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Natalie’s Rm 103, Dave’s Rm S1)
9:00 AM Sunday School/Confirmation
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study (Room 103)
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
7:00 PM Church Council
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM In A Village Baby Shower
2:00 PM Earl Davis’s 95th Birthday Open House (Dining Room)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Conni McCormick
HYMN SING: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 89 UMH
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee 430 UMH
Glorify Thy Name 2016 TFWS
He Has Made Me Glad 2270 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP: (In Unison)
I believe in the Unfailing Love of God.
I believe in the Boundless Grace of Jesus.
I believe in the Overflowing Joy of the Holy Spirit.
I believe in the Beautiful Connection of those who serve
God and Neighbor.
I believe in the Undying Life that is beyond life.
And I believe that even if I am wrong in believing these things,
That my life will bless the world because…
Unfailing Love,
Boundless Grace,
Overflowing Joy,
Beautiful Connection,
And Undying Life
Are worthy of Believe in anyway!!
OPENING SONG: Blessed Assurance Vs.1,2,3 369 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Blessing of the Backpacks
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: Luke 7:36-50 (CEB)
MESSAGE: Do Unto Others: Respect
SONG: My Jesus, I Love Thee Vs.1,2,3 172 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are the Church Vs.1,2,4 558 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: