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: 1 John 4:11-12
Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Laura Barta Lindquist
George Breidenbach
Koda Piehl
Virgina Radel
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Jason & Laurie Kor
Praying for safety and alertness for all those involved with bringing in the harvest.
CELEBRATIONS
The wedding of Riley Szabo and Madison Adams
Earl Davis’s 95th Birthday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS
There is a sign-up sheet located on the Connection Center Desk or a QR Code on the bulletin board for Wednesday night meals for our youth. This is just one way to get involved with our church activities and one that our youth appreciate! If you have any questions, please reach out to the office or to Becky.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM AND
LIVESTREAM
Both are given in honor of Earl Davis’s 95th Birthday, which was yesterday, Saturday, September 28th by Vickie, Jeanette, Diana, & Roger and families.
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.
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” will be stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets.
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.
DO UNTO OTHERS T-SHIRTS
There will be a table in the gathering area with a sign-up for the Do Unto Others t-shirts. There must be a minimum of 24 ordered so right now we are seeing if there is enough interest to place another order. Please write your name and size down and if you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Keith or Tonya.
DO UNTO OTHERS
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 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 national 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 Love.
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.
PASTOR’S REFLECTION
Dear church family, I know that you are used to receiving a Pastor’s Reflection with the Friday Update that comes out from the church office each week. I want you to know because of the class I am taking at DWU called Practical Church Leadership, I have to “let go” of some elements of my usual ministry to make room for class assignments.
I am also letting go of the Tuesday morning “Faith Break” that I’ve been doing for several years. Again, I need to create some space to get my assignments done. This class will continue until July 2025. My hope is that through my participation in the Certificate Program through DWU and the Dakotas Conference, I will be a better pastor for this church. Thank you for your prayers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Sat., Oct 26, Downtown Trick or Treat Event 2-4pm
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
6:30 PM MACA room 103
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study (Room 103)
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Corbin Gahl
GATHERING SONGS: 10,000 Reasons
Love One Another
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Blessing upon blessing
P: Showered upon us.
L: Amazing Grace
P: Surprising us each day.
L: Startling sunsets
P: Lifting our spirits from weary moments.
L: The laughter of children
P: Shaking the blues out of us.
L: A bountiful table
P: Reminding us daily of the need to be thankful.
L: Blessing upon blessing from a loving God,
P: Sets loose today our song of praise!
OPENING SONG: Let’s Just Praise the Lord
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Love, Love, Love
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
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: Matthew 5:43-48 & John 13:21-35
MESSAGE: Do Unto Others: Love
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: We Are So Blessed
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love