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: Romans 1:16-17
I’m not ashamed of the gospel: it is God’s own power for salvation to all who have faith in God, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. God’s righteousness is being revealed in the gospel, from faithfulness for faith, as it is written, The righteous person will live by faith.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Pastor Nelson’s family with the loss of his mother, Maxine
Sandy Skinner
Virgina Radel
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Rich Stedman
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For our community churches as they prepare for the fall season.
FALL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
Join us for our fall kick-off celebration on 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
Is given in memory of Maxine Nelson by Lou Ora Houk.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously.
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.
TODAY IS NOISY BUCKETS
We are back to the second Sunday of the month for Noisy Buckets! Money collected for the noisy buckets will be donated to the Mitchell School District Angel Lunch Program.
SUICIDE AWARNESS MONTH
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. There is a Lights for Love Memorial Walk planned for Tuesday, September 10th at 6pm at DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex as well as a special service of hope and healing September 15th at 4pm here at Downtown First United Methodist Church. Flyers are on the Connection Center Desk. All are welcome!
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.
CONFIRMATION PARENTS AND STUDENTS
All 8th grade confirmation youth and parents, we will have a short informational meeting on Sunday, September 15th at 9am in the dining room. Please plan to attend.
SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING
FOLLOWING LOSS BY SUICIDE
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 on 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 15, First Day of Sunday School
Sun., Sept 15, Suicide Hope & Healing Service 4pm
Thurs., Sept 26, Love Feast
Sat., Oct 5, Leadership Retreat
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 Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
1:30 PM Round Table
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM In A Village Support Group (Nursery)
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
Lippert/Mackey Rehearsal
SATURDAY
Lippert/Mackey Wedding
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Jane Dahme
HYMN SING: I’ve Got Peace Like a River 2145 TFWS
They’ll Know We Are Christian by Our Love 2223 TFWS
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 64 UMH
He Touched Me 367 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Get ready to act!!
P: The time is now!
L: The Kingdom is here!
P: There are songs to be sung,
L: Chains to be broken,
P: Children to be loved,
L: Hungry to be fed.
P: It’s time to come alive!
L: We are somebody.
P: God’s people,
L: Embowered and blessed,
P: Called and sent.
L: The time is now!
P: The Kingdom is here!
OPENING SONG: There’s Within My Heart a Melody 380 UMH
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 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: Ephesians 6:10-20
MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Armor Up
SONG: Seek Ye First 405 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Noisy Buckets
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I Am Thine, O Lord 419 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: