Bulletin 11.03.2024

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: Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings to closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Lehman family with the loss of Alice

The Sherard family with the loss of Clifford

Theresa Campbell -Lippert

Joan Dolejsi

Laura Barta Lindquist

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Jason & Laurie Kor

Praying for our nation, all the candidates running for office, and for a kindness filled election.

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

Today during worship service, we will take time to celebrate those who have passed and the legacy of faithfulness they have shared. Pastor Keith and Short will read the names of those individuals that Pastor Keith officiated the service and/or committal. If family members are present, please take a carnation in memory of your loved one.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

Daylight Saving time ends Sunday, November 3rd. Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM  

Is given by Richard Naser.

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

Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota

NOVEMBER “ONE THING”

Our November “One Thing” is macaroni & cheese for the Salvation Army’s Christmas baskets.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

CHARGE CONFERENCE

Join us for our yearly Charge Conference gathering on Sunday, November 17th at 7:30pm in the chapel. Superintendent Brandon Vetter will lead our time together. All are welcome.

NEW SERMON SERIES “THREE QUESTIONS”

Join us for worship the next three Sundays, beginning today November 3, as Pastor Keith will start a new sermon series called “Three Questions.” Who? What? Why? Join us to hear the rest of the question and then consider how you would answer it. We all have a story to tell!

HELP WANTED

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of full-time custodian. The custodian will be responsible for maintaining the church building and premises. Candidate should have janitorial and basic maintenance skills and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Apply in person at FUMC or email tonya@downtownfirstumc.com. Wage is dependent on experience. A full list of duties and responsibilities are available upon request.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED

Our church has been asked to provide drivers for Meals on Wheels for the period of Dec. 2 through Jan. 10. If you are willing to drive at some point during that period, contact Dave Mitchell at 605-999-8435 or

605-996-5977, or call the church office at 605-996-7721. If you would like more information about what is involved, please call Dave Mitchell.

BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING

This year’s Bishops Thanksgiving Offering is for United States Hurricane Response through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Domestic Disaster Relief Fund.  We invite you to be a part of this powerful connectional ministry. There is a table with a locked box in the gathering area for your donations, there is a QR Code on the box if you prefer to give directly.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CANDY

We are accepting candy for our Children’s Christmas Program which will be held on Sunday, December 8th during worship. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!

THE CHRISTMAS LETTERS ADVENT STUDY

Plan now to participate in the 2024 Advent Study led by Bishop Lanette. In this study, United Methodists across the area are invited to read “The Christmas Letters” by Magrey DeVega, which has us looking at a special set of letters-Romans, 1 John, Philippians, and Colossians- written to the earliest believers about the incarnation. Discussions will be held via zoom on Tuesday evenings, Nov.26-Dec.17. To register use the following link https://www.dakotasumc.org/resources/forms/3087. The Zoom link will be sent the week before the study begins. Order your book now in paperback or e-book from Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or Cokesbury.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon., Nov 11, Veterans Day (Office Closed)

Thurs., Nov 14, Love Feast

Sun., Nov 17, Church Conference 7:30pm

Thurs., Nov 28, Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)

Sun., Dec 1, First Sunday of Advent

Thur., Dec 5, Love Feast

Sun., Dec 8, Children’s Christmas Program

Sun., Dec 8, Service of Remembrance 2pm

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

1:00 PM          Alice Lehman visitation, prayer service at 2:30pm

MONDAY

10:00 AM        Alice Lehman’s Funeral

1:00 PM          Round Table

TUESDAY

9:00 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

7:00 PM          Troop 75

WEDNESDAY

8:00 AM          Oral Interpretation

6:00 PM          Supper/Overflow

7:00 PM          Youth Group

7:00 PM          Adult Bible Study (Room 103)

THURSDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY

9:00 AM          Pals (Nursery)

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Praise Team

Scripture- Jayne Barnard

GATHERING SONGS: Let There Be Peace on Earth  

                                         Leaning on the Everlasting Arms                                                                                     

GREETING:

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: We remember, O God…

  P: The countless saints of history who have blazed a trail

       of courage through time,

  L: We remember, O God…

  P: The tender touch of loved ones, the example of heroes, the

       healing words of comforters, the remarkable acts of

       fearless ones.

  L: We remember, O God…

  P: The gentle strength of grandmothers, the loyalty of friends,

       the kindness of strangers, the joy of children, the

       sacrifice of parents.

  L: We remember, O God…

  P: The supreme love of Jesus, the blessing of his Spirit, the

       reminder of his words, the sharing of his suffering, his

       sharing in our suffering, and the glory of his resurrection. 

L: We remember in every time and place the saints of God who

      have shown us the Lord.   

  P: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…

       let us worship God with joy!

OPENING SONG: For All the Saints              

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG: In This Very Room

CENTERING PRAYER:

REMEMBERING THE SAINTS: see insert or names on the screen                                                                                                     

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: He Is the King of Kings

TIME OF PRAYER: All Who Are Thirsty

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: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:4b-15

MESSAGE: Three Questions: Who

COMMUNION:

            Preparing Our Hearts

            Preparing the Elements

            Coming to the Table

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: All Night, All Day

BENEDICTION:

 POSTLUDE: All Night, All Day

Bulletin 10.27.2024

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: Psalm 25:4-5

Make your ways known to me, LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth-teach it to me-because you are the God who saves me. I put my hope in you all day long.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Heisinger family with the loss of Ron Riley Jr.

The Vickers family with the loss of Darlene

The Melmer family with the loss of Peggy’s son, Robert

The Kost family with the loss of Kelly’s dad, Erwin Kost

Alice Lehman

Joan Dolejsi

Eldora Hasz

Laura Barta Lindquist

George Breidenbach

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Jason & Laurie Kor

Praying for all those who are striving to make God’s word a part of their lives.

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

Sunday, November 3rd is a time when we celebrate those who have passed and the legacy of faithfulness they have shared. Please join us as we remember those who have passed this last year with pastor officiating those services and/or committals.

 RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM  

Is given in memory of Marie Swenson whose birthday is October 31st,

by Irene Swenson.

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

Haiti- LaGonave

OCTOBER “ONE THING”

Our October “One Thing” is stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets.

NOVEMBER “ONE THING”

Our November “One Thing” will be macaroni & cheese for the Salvation Army’s Christmas baskets.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS

Only One Tag Remains! You are all amazing! Thank you! You are helping make Christmas special for children in need. The deadline to return the shoe boxes is Sunday, November 3rd. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, November 17th at 7:30pm we will hold our church conference. More information to come. All are welcome.

NEW SERMON SERIES “THREE QUESTIONS”

Join us for worship the next three Sundays, beginning November 3, as Pastor Keith will start a new sermon series called “Three Questions.” Who? What? Why? Join us to hear the rest of the question and then consider how you would answer it. We all have a story to tell!

HELP WANTED

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of full-time custodian. The custodian will be responsible for maintaining the church building and premises. Candidate should have janitorial and basic maintenance skills and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Apply in person at FUMC or email tonya@downtownfirstumc.com. Wage is dependent on experience. A full list of duties and responsibilities are available upon request.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED

Our church has been asked to provide drivers for Meals on Wheels for the period of Dec. 2 through Jan. 10. If you are willing to drive at some point during that period, contact Dave Mitchell at 605-999-8435 or

605-996-5977, or call the church office at 605-996-7721. If you would like more information about what is involved, please call Dave Mitchell.

BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING

This year’s Bishops Thanksgiving Offering is for United States Hurricane Response through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Domestic Disaster Relief Fund.  We invite you to be a part of this powerful connectional ministry. There is a table with a locked box in the gathering area for your donations, there is a QR Code on the box if you prefer to give directly.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM CANDY

We are accepting candy for our Children’s Christmas Program which will be held on Sunday, December 8th during worship. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!

THANK YOU CARD

Dan’s last day as our facility manager will be Thursday, October 31st. There is a thank you card in the gathering area on one of the high tables, you are invited to sign it and wish him well. We appreciate all he has done for our church, and he will be greatly missed.

DO UNTO OTHER T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!

If you ordered a Do Unto Others T-shirt they have arrived. You may pick yours up from Denise Hoffman prior to service on Sunday, she will be in the gathering area, or you can stop by the office during normal business hours.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun., Nov 3, All Saints Sunday

Mon., Nov 11, Veterans Day (Office Closed)

Thurs., Nov 14, Love Feast

Sun., Nov 17, Church Conference 7:30pm

Thurs., Nov 28, Thanksgiving Day (Office Closed)

Sun., Dec 1, First Sunday of Advent

Thur., Dec 5, Love Feast

Sun., Dec 8, Children’s Christmas Program

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

1:00 PM          In A Village Workday

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:00 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

WEDNESDAY

6:00 PM          Supper/Overflow

7:00 PM          Youth Group

7:00 PM          Adult Bible Study (Room 103)

THURSDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

10:00 AM        United Women in Faith

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture- Kristy Szabo

HYMN SING: This Is The Day  657 UMH

                        Just a Closer Walk with Thee  2158 TFWS

                        I Have Decided to Follow Jesus  2129 TFWS

                        Jesus Calls Us  398 UMH   

PRELUDE:                                                                                         

GREETING:

A WORD TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY:                                       

CALL TO WORSHIP:

   L: There is something deeper than trouble;

   P: It is mercy.

   L: God’s amazing grace;

   P: Carrying, lifting, holding us in all seasons.

   L: There is something more powerful than despair;

   P: It is mercy.

   L: God’s amazing love;

   P: Seeing us through dark nights, waves of sadness,

         mountains of grief.

   L: There is something longer lasting than pain;

   P: It is mercy.

   L: God’s healing touch;

   P: Bringing us hope, leading us to joy, encouraging us to sing!

OPENING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms  133 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: Psalm 27, Ephesians 4:21-24, Mark 1:35 (CEB)

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: Praying

SONG: Lord, Be Glorified  2150 TFWS

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Change My Heart, O God  2152 TFWS                                                                        

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:

Bulletin 10.20.2024

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: Colossians 3:12-14

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Melmer family with the loss of Peggy’s son, Robert

The Kost family with the loss of Kelly’s dad, Erwin Kost

Irma DeSmet

Joan Dolejsi

Eldora Hasz

Laura Barta Lindquist

George Breidenbach

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Jason & Laurie Kor

Praying for our 2nd graders who are receiving their bibles today,

and all those who are striving to make God’s word a part of their lives.

CELEBRATIONS

The birth of Jadyn Jean McManus, parents are Chet & Meg McManus

2nd GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION

We will present our 2nd graders: Haley Vogel and Kaylee Morgan with their bibles today. Thank you to our bible sponsors.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM  

Is given in honor of the 2nd grade children receiving their bibles today by Ron and Sheilah Gates.

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

Haiti- LaGonave  

OCTOBER “ONE THING”

Our October “One Thing” is stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets.

YOUTH GROUP

Wednesday Oct. 23rd we will be attending the DWU Youth Rally, 6pm to 8pm. The church bus will be transporting youth to and from the rally. THERE WILL BE NO SUPPER SERVED ON THAT NIGHT.

Thursday, Oct. 24th the youth will help serve Love Feast. Each family is asked to bring a $10 donation to cover our expenses. Cindy is looking for youth and parents to help set up from 3:30-5:15 and to serve from 5:15 to 6:45pm.

Saturday, Oct 26th is the Main Street Trick or Treat event. Youth are asked to help with this event from 2-4pm. Child-friendly costumes may be worn. Please let Cindy know if you can help hand out candy.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS

The Christmas tree is up! Becky has placed the angel tree in the gathering area. Please grab a tag, instructions, and a shoebox. Help make Christmas special for a child in need. The deadline is Sunday, November 3rd. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!

Help Pastor Keith with his homework. As a part of the class he is taking at DWU, he needs to gather some information from our church family. If you could, please pick up a church survey, fill it out, (your name is not needed on the survey) and once completed return the form to the church office. This will help Pastor Keith with his class project. Copies of the survey are located on one of the high tables in the gathering area.

DO UNTO OTHERS

Pastor Keith’s sermon series “Do Unto Others” will continue this week with the focus on 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…”

HELP WANTED

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the position of full-time custodian. The custodian will be responsible for maintaining the church building and premises. Candidate should have janitorial and basic maintenance skills and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Apply in person at FUMC or email tonya@downtownfirstumc.com. Wage is dependent on experience. A full list of duties and responsibilities are available upon request. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, November 17th at 7:30pm we will have our church conference here at the church. More information to come. All are welcome.

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED

Our church has been asked to provide drivers for Meals on Wheels for the period of Dec. 2 through Jan. 10. If you are willing to drive at some point during that period, contact Dave Mitchell at 605-999-8435 or

605-996-5977, or call the church office at 605-996-7721. If you would like more information about what is involved, please call Dave Mitchell

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed., Oct 23, DWU Youth Rally 6pm

Thurs., Oct 24, Love Feast

Sat., Oct 26, Downtown Trick or Treat Event 2-4pm

Sun., Nov 3, All Saints Sunday

Mon., Nov 11, Veterans Day (Office Closed)

Sun., Nov 17, Church Conference

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

3:00 PM          Cub Scouts Pack 75 

MONDAY

10:00 AM        Head Start

7:00 PM          Finance

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:00 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS

6:30 PM          Church Council            

WEDNESDAY

2:00 PM          Board of Ordained Ministry

7:00 PM          Adult Bible Study (Room 103)

THURSDAY

8:00 AM          Board of Ordained Ministry

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY

8:00 AM          Board of Ordained Ministry

1:00 PM          Pals (Nursery)

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture- Jo Freier

 HYMN SING: Come, Thou Almighty King   61 UMH

                        Beneath the Cross of Jesus  297 UMH

                        Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me  361 UMH

                        More Like You  2167 TFWS     

PRELUDE:                                                                                       

GREETING:                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP:

   L: Cease your labor,

   P: Put an end to work.

   L: Come rest awhile…

   P: Heal in the presence of God.

   L: Refresh your spirit…

   P: Feel God’s touch.

   L: Renew your strength…

   P: Energy for another day.

   L: Come worship and rejoice…

   P: Singing praise to a loving, healing, and compassionate God.

OPENING SONG: To God Be the Glory  vs.1,2,3  98 UMH

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                        

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Bible Presentation

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: Matthew 8:5-13, 20:29-34 & Luke 13:10-17

MESSAGE: Do Unto Others: Compassion

SONG: Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands  273 UMH

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Jesu, Jesu  vs.1,2,4  432 UMH                                                                      

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:

Bulletin 10.13.2024

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: Matthew 5:1-5 (CEB)

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain. He sat down and his disciples came to him. He taught them, saying: “Happy are people who are hopeless, because the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Happy are people who grieve, because they will be made glad. Happy are people who are humble, because they will inherit the earth.”

IN OUR PRAYERS

Eldora Hasz

Laura Barta Lindquist

George Breidenbach

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 birth of Jadyn Jean McManus, parents are Chet & Meg McManus

NOISY BUCKETS

Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations will be given to the Mitchell Public School Lunch Program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM  AND

LIVESTREAM

Both are given in memory of Julie Fritzemeier’s birthday, which was Saturday, October 12th, by her 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

Haiti- LaGonave

OCTOBER “ONE THING”

Our October “One Thing” is stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets. 

2ND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION

Please join us on Sunday, October 20th as we present our 2nd grade class with bibles. Thank you to those that sponsored a bible.

YOUTH RALLY

Youth and parents, you will not want to miss this! DWU is hosting a fall Ecumenical Youth Rally on Wednesday, October 23rd, open to middle schoolers, high schoolers, youth leaders and parents. Join in for a night of worship with DWU’s Campus Ministry worship team, fellowship & fun with their students, being led by special guest Scott Erickson. Doors open at 6pm with snacks and a time of connection before worship which starts at 6:30pm. Located at DWU Sherman Center. We will provide transportation for our youth, they must be at the church by 6pm. This event is sponsored by DWU Campus Ministry, Fusion Church, & Downtown First UMC.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS

The Christmas tree is up! Becky has placed the angel tree in the gathering area. Please grab a tag, instructions, and a shoebox. Help make Christmas special for a child in need. The deadline is Sunday, November 3rd. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!

Help Pastor Keith with his homework. As a part of the class he is taking at DWU, he needs to gather some information from our church family. If you could, please pick up a church survey, fill it out, (your name is not needed on the survey) and once completed return the form to the church office. This will help Pastor Keith with his class project. Copies of the survey are located on one of the high tables in the gathering area.

DWU & BRAVER ANGELS

presents A Courageous Conversation: Is America A Christian Nation?

Thursday, October 17th at 7pm, DWU Campus, 1200 W. University Ave, School of Business, Innovation and Leadership Room 117. Free and open to the public.

DO UNTO OTHERS

Pastor Keith’s sermon series “Do Unto Others” will continue this week with the focus on Humility. 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…”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Oct 19, Pheasant Hunting Opens

Sun., Oct 20, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation

Wed., Oct 23, DWU Youth Rally 6pm

Thurs., Oct 24, Love Feast

Sat., Oct 26, Downtown Trick or Treat Event 2-4pm

Sun., Nov 3, All Saints Sunday

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

 2:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Trustees

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

8:00 AM          Oral Interpretation

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)

7:00 PM          SPR

THURSDAY

1:00 PM          United Women in Faith

7:00 PM          Children’s Choir Concert (Worship Center) 

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music-Praise Team

Scripture- Sharon Broghammer

GATHERING SONGS: Open the Eyes of My Heart

                                      You Are Merciful to Me                                                                                   

GREETING:                                       

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: Our God is a welcoming God,

  P: Standing with arms outstretched to those gathering here.

  L: Our God is a seeking God,

  P: Calling in love to those who are wondering.

  L: Our God is a hearing God,

  P: With ears that are open to our prayers of need and our

       hymns of praise.

  L: Our God is a loving God,  

  P: Yearning for each of us to receive the hope and grace

        God offers.

OPENING SONG: Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord/

                                Awesome God

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG: Spirit Song

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                     

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids of the Kingdom

TIME OF PRAYER: Make Me a Servant

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: John 13:1-17, John 21:15-19, & Philippians 2:1-8

MESSAGE: Do Unto Others: Humility

SHARING OUR GIFTS: 

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: The Potter’s Hand

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Love Lifted Me 

BENEDICTION:

 POSTLUDE: Love Lifted Me

Bulletin 10.06.2024

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: Matthew 14:19b-20a

“He took the five loaves of bread and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed them and broke the loaves apart and gave them to his disciples. Then the disciples gave them to the crowds. Everyone ate until they were full…”

IN OUR PRAYERS

Eldora Hasz

Laura Barta Lindquist

George Breidenbach

Koda Piehl

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Jason & Laurie Kor

Praying for safety and alertness for all those involved with bringing in the harvest.

SPECIAL SUNDAY-WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Today is World Communion Sunday, a day that we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world.

THANK YOU

Thank you for the birthday cards and the well wishes in celebration of my 95th Birthday. ~ Earl Davis

 RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM  

There is not a sponsor this week for our radio broadcast. Please contact the office if you would like to be a sponsor.  

LIVESTREAM

Is given in recognition of our 80th and 70th Birthdays by Jerry and Mavis Regynski.

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

Haiti- LaGonave

OCTOBER “ONE THING”

Our October “One Thing” is stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving baskets. 

THANK YOU

The ALS walk held on September 21st was a great success. Our team raised $6750, and your donations made a big impact of getting to that level!

Thank you so very much for supporting the cause to make ALS a livable disease and finding a cure that may unlock other neurodegenerative diseases. ~ Christy Wilson and family

NOISY BUCKET COLLECTION

For the months of January through August we collected $1,004.86 from our noisy buckets. These funds were donated to the Mitchell Weekend Snackpack Program. This is amazing! Thank you for your noisy bucket donations.

BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

Healing Hope Ministries bereaved parents support group will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30pm at the Plains Commerce Bank Community Room, 900 S. Burr St., Mitchell. Call LeAnn Moe at

605-770-8193 with any questions.

PRIME -TIME ADULT CLASS

The prime-time adult class will begin a study of the social principles of the United Methodist Church on October 6th. Study materials will be provided. Please reach out to Dave Mitchell if you have any questions.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP MEALS

Do you want to help our YOUTH GROUP but don’t know how? One way to help is by providing a Wednesday night supper for them. Use the QR Code on the bulletin board or there is a sign-up sheet on the connection center desk. Please reach out to Becky if you have any questions.

SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS…COMING SOON

Watch for the Christmas tree and for the details for this year’s Shoebox Christmas…coming soon.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!

Help Pastor Keith with his homework. As a part of the class he is taking at DWU, he needs to gather some information from our church family. If you could, please pick up a church survey, fill it out, (your name is not needed on the survey) and once completed return the form to the church office. This will help Pastor Keith with his class project. Copies of the survey are located on one of the high tables in the gathering area.

BLESSING AND PRESENTATION OF THE SAINT JOHN’S BIBLE

Dakota Wesleyan University cordially invites you to a blessing and presentation as they celebrate the magnitude and significance of this once-in-a-generation gift to Dakota Wesleyan University.

In 1998, the Saint John’s Abbey and University commissioned a handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible. DWU is the proud recipient of the seven-volume Heritage Edition, a limited collection of this work and the only public collection to be located in the Dakotas. Pastor Keith has been invited to carry one of the seven editions for the presentation.

See it. Touch it. Experience it. Wednesday, October 9th at 3:30 p.m. at the Sherman Center, 1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell.

DWU & BRAVER ANGELS

presents A Courageous Conversation: Is America A Christian Nation?

Thursday, October 17th at 7pm, DWU Campus, 1200 W. University Ave, School of Business, Innovation and Leadership Room 117. Free and open to the public.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs., Oct 11-13, Dak Youth

Sat., Oct 12, DWU Blue and White Day Parade 10am

Sat., Oct 19, Pheasant Hunting Opens

Sun., Oct 20, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation

Thurs., Oct 24, Love Feast

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

2:00 PM          Jerry & Mavis Regynski Birthday Open House 

MONDAY

1:30 PM          Round Table (Room 103)

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

1:00 PM          PEO

4:30 PM          TOPS 

6:30 PM          In A Village Support Group (Nursery)

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

FRIDAY

9:00 AM          PALS (Nursery)            

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & SIngers

Scripture- Natalie Piehl

GATHERING SONGS: As the Deer  2025 TFWS

                                    Come! Come! Everybody Worship  2271 TFW                                                                                    

GREETING:                                          

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: Around the world people gather to break bread and lift the cup.    

P: We gather with them in heart and mind.

L: Around the world the broken body is made whole.  

P: As part of that body, we join in its unity.      

L: Around the world the banquet of God is prepared for the table

P: We who share in the banquet, come eagerly to be fed.  

L: Let us worship together. Let us share in God’s bounty.   

P: Let us pray for God healing and wholeness, grace and

     forgiveness, for all!

(Call to Worship from Rev. Gord Walde)   

OPENING SONG: Come and Find the Quiet Center  2128 TFWS 

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                             

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Halle, Halle, Hallelujah  2026 TFWS

TIME OF PRAYER: O How He Loves You and Me 

                                   Vs.1,2  2108 TFWS                             

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: James 1:22-25 & Proverbs 28:13-14 (CEB) 

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: “Just Keep Walking”

COMMUNION:

        Litany for World Communion Sunday

        Preparing the Elements

        Receiving Communion               

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

SENDING SONG: My Hope Is Built  Vs.1,2  368 UMH                                                          

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: My Hope Is Built  Vs.3,4  368 UMH

Bulletin 09.29.2024

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

Bulletin 09.22.2024

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 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:

Bulletin 09.15.2024

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

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.

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

Bulletin 09.08.2024

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: 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:

Bulletin 09.01.2024

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: Psalm 104:33-34

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Pastor Nelson’s family with the loss of his mother, Maxine

Mona Skidmore

Sandy Skinner

Virgina Radel

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Rich Stedman

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

For our community churches as they prepare for the fall season.

LABOR DAY

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Labor Day!

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor our radio broadcast, please call the office.

 LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Dale Letcher by Sheila Letcher.

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.

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. 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 will be ordered and available for purchase once they arrive.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION

 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.

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

Wed., Sept 11, First Night of Youth Group

Thurs., Sept 12, Love Feast

Sun., Sept 15, First Day of Sunday School

Sun., Sept 15, Suicide Healing Service 4pm

Thurs., Sept 26, Love Feast

Sat., Oct 5, Leadership Retreat

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

                        LABOR DAY/OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

THURSDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY

                       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

 4:00 PM         Bruinsma Wedding (Chapel)

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight, & Singers

Scripture- Twyla Mah

GATHERING SONGS: Shout to the Lord  2074 TFWS

                                    Since Jesus Came into My Heart  2140 TFWS                                                                                      

GREETING:                                         

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: The work of our hands,   

P: Our labor of care,  

L: The sound of our smiles,    

P: The tone of our songs,     

L: Our open hand,

P: Our tender embrace.   

L: Loving God,   

P: By loving the world,  

L: Caring for all people,  

P: Especially the poor, the young, the forgotten.     

L: Loving God…

P: By caring for ALL creation!

OPENING SONG: God of Grace and God of Glory  577 UMH

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                        

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids of the Kingdom

TIME OF PRAYER: Hear Us as We Pray                        

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 15:17-20a

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: Up Close & Personal 

COMMUNION:

        Preparing our Hearts     Apostles Creed  881 UMH

        Preparing the Elements

        Receiving Communion             

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Precious Name  Vs.1,2 536 UMH                                                           

BENEDICTION: Precious Name  Vs.3,4 536 UMH

Bulletin 08.25.2024

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: James 3:13

Wisdom from Above

Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Sandy Skinner

Virgina Radel

Maxine Nelson

The Lund family with the loss of Wanda

The Schrank family with the loss of Curtis

The Jirsa family with the loss of Marian

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Rich Stedman

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

 For all the teachers, school staff, and students as they prepare for the start of the new school year.

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

There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor our radio broadcast, please call the office.

 LIVESTREAM

Is sponsored by Robert and Norma Moe.

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.

SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”

Our September “One Thing” will be 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.

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.

 CASA

Macey Bohl with CASA will be here today, Sunday, August 25th to talk about the Casa Program. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how to become a volunteer, Macey will be at a table in the gathering area prior to and after church service.

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATE CHANGE

 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.

SERVICE OF HEALING AND HOPE

FOLLOWING DEATH BY SUICIDE

As part of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our church will once again host a Service of Healing and Hope 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 healing and hope for those who live.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon., Sept 2, Labor Day, Office Closed

Wed., Sept 11, First Night of Youth Group

Thurs., Sept 12, Love Feast

Sun., Sept 15, First Day of Sunday School

Sun., Sept 15, Suicide Healing Service 4pm

Thurs., Sept 26. Love Feast

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)

10:00 AM        Worship

2:00 PM          MACA

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

4:30 PM          TOPS 

6:30 PM          Church Council

WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

THURSDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY

                       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music-Praise Team

Scripture- Theresa Campbell

GATHERING SONGS: Here I Am to Worship

                                      Everlasting God                                                                                       

GREETING:                                          

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: This is the day our God is making.

  P: Let us rejoice.

  L: This is the time when God is present.

  P: Let us be open.

  L: This is the moment when forgiveness flows and life is renewed.

  P: Let us sing.   

  L: This is an hour for looking to God in worship.

  P: Let us rejoice knowing our God is so very near!

OPENING SONG: O Happy Day

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG: I Love You, Lord

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                        

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Oh, How I Love Jesus

TIME OF PRAYER: Standing in the Need 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

THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Theresa Campbell and Jenn Jamison

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 6:10-20

MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Armor Up

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: CASA Presentation

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

BENEDICTION:

 POSTLUDE: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

Bulletin 08.18.2024

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: Matthew 15:10-11

Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.”

IN OUR PRAYERS

Virginia Radel

Maxine Nelson

The Schrank family with the loss of Curtis

The Jirsa family with the loss of Marian

The Range family with the loss of Dwayne

Ryan Knight

Wanda (Hasz) Lund, Carolyn Knight’s cousin

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Rich Stedman

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

 For all the teachers, school staff, and students as they prepare for the start of the new school year.

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

There is not a sponsor for the radio broadcast for this week. If you would like to sponsor our radio broadcast, please call the office.

 LIVESTREAM

Is sponsored by Robert and Norma Moe.

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.

NOISY BUCKETS

Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! Money collected in the noisy buckets will be donated to the Weekend Snack Pack Program.

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. Today! 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! 

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATE CHANGE

 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 is today 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

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

Wed., Sept 11, First Night of Youth Group

Sun., Sept 15, First Day of Sunday School

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)

10:00 AM        Worship

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

7:00 PM          SPR

THURSDAY

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY

                       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

 9-2:00 PM      TOPS

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture- Kathy Ruml

HYMN SING: He Has Made Me Glad  2270 TFWS

                       Only Trust Him  337 UMH

                       He Touched Me  367 UMH

                       Are Ye Able  530 UMH                                                                                                  

GREETING:                                 

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: Once we were not a people,

P: But now we are God’s people.

L: Once we were alone,  

P: But together we are the household of God.        

L: Here in this time of worship, and later as we scatter into the world,

P: Christ is our cornerstone, strengthening us for the journey.

L: In our living and in our serving,

P: Christ is our sure foundation, strengthening us along the way.

OPENING SONG: We Are the Church  558 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 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: Psalm 139:1-4, 23-24; Matthew 5:23-24

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: I Have to Do What??

SONG: I Am Thine, O Lord  419 UMH

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Precious Name  536 UMH                                                                        

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:

Bulletin 08.11.2024

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

Bulletin 08.04.2024

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 Corinthians 10:16-17

The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Swenson family with the loss of Lyle

Stephani Scheurenbrand

Rich Stedman

Roger Nelson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

 For all the athletes gathering in France and for safe and fun

 Olympic games.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Becky will be providing orientation for Sunday School volunteers on Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30pm. This orientation is for anyone that is signed up to help with the preschool and elementary classrooms. If you have any questions or if you would like to sign up to help, please contact Becky at 605-996-7721. 

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

Is given in memory of Lyle Swenson given by his family.

 LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Lyle Swenson by his 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” will be any youth (small, medium, or large) or any adult size (athletic type preferred) socks for the Mitchell School District Caring Closet.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings.

UPPER ROOMS ARE HERE

In case you missed the announcement, the July/August Upper Room has arrived. They are located at the doors leading into the Worship Center and at the West front door.

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, please bring a dish to share. At 6pm there will be the charity kickball game. Watch for more information coming out soon!

LAST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL –

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! Sunday, August 11th will be the final one. For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am. Sunday, September 8th, is our “Destination Back-to-School! Which will be the “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

This Sunday, August 4th at 10am, We are having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

Each year we ask parents to register your child/youth so that we have your most current information on file. Registration is available online as well as hard copies by Becky’s office door. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed., Aug. 7, Sunday School Volunteer Orientation

Thurs., Aug. 8, Love Feast

Sun., Aug. 11, Church Basement Ladies Fun & Fellowship

Sun., Aug 18, Kickball Classic Fundraiser 5-7pm

Tue., Aug. 20, Dakota Fest

Wed., Aug. 21, Corn Palace Festival

Wed., Aug. 21, Mitchell’s First Day of School

 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Study- S-1 (Back of Worship Center)

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75 

TUESDAY

4:30 PM          TOPS 

WEDNESDAY

5:30-7:00 PM  Sunday School Volunteer Orientation

THURSDAY  

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY

                       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Praise Team

Scripture Reader- Nicole Chenoweth

GATHERING SONGS:

          My Feet Are on the Rock

          Waymaker

          Come, Now is the Time to Worship                                                                                                                                                 

GREETING:                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  Breath Prayer      Led by Pastor Keith 

OPENING SONG:           I Will Call Upon the Lord

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG:          All Who Are Thirsty

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 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: John 6:35, 41-51

MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Bread from Where?

COMMUNION:

 Preparing our Hearts

 Preparing the Elements 

 Receiving Communion

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG:          This Little Light of Mine                                                                                                    

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:                   This Little Light of Mine

Thank you for joining us for Praise on the Plaza. Please join us next Sunday for worship at our facility located just a few blocks from the Corn Palace at 310 N. Rowley.  Our worship service time is 10 am.  Come Join Us!!!

Bulletin 7.28.2024

DOWNTOWN MITCHELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

310 N Rowley ~ Mitchell SD 57301

605.996.7721 ~ website: www.downtownfirstumc.com

Wi-Fi password: L&ve1234

July 28, 2024 Announcements

VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Swenson Family with the loss of Lyle

Roger Nelson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

All the athletes gathering in France and for a safe and fun Olympian games

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

Is given in memory of Larry Hasz’s Birthday which would have been today, by Carol Hasz and family.

  LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Julie Fritzemeier, by Carol Hasz.

 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

 Mitchell Area Food Pantry

The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.   

 JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” is Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. Safe Place’s mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services. 

AUGUST “ONE THING”

Our August “One Thing” will be any Youth (small, medium, or large) socks or any adult size (athletic type preferred) for the MSD Caring Closet.

UPPER ROOMS ARE HERE

You may pick up a July/August Upper Room at either door leading into the Worship Center or at the west front door.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

As much as we may not be ready, Fall is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!  Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have your current information on file. Registration is available online or stop by the office for a hard copy. If you have any questions, please let us know.

 FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings. 

RESERVING SPACE

If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, even church related, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure that the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double book a space.

  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up! Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am. August 11th “Destination Back-to-School!”

September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

Mark your calendars! We are once again having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 4th at 10am. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

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.  

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 want the veggies, please leave a donation and take them with you. The money benefits World Hunger.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri., & Sat., Aug. 2 & 3, Love Feast Backpack Distribution

Sun., Aug.4, Worship in the Plaza

Thurs., Aug. 8, Love Feast

Sun., Aug. 11, Church Basement Ladies Fun & Fellowship

Tue., Aug. 20, Dakota Fest

Wed., Aug. 21, Corn Palace Festival

 Wed., Aug. 21, Mitchell’s First Day of School

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 SUNDAY

9:00 AM Adult Study- S-1 Back of Worship Center

10:00 AM        Worship

 MONDAY

9:00 AM          Love Feast (Backpack Organizing)

5:00 PM          Love Feast Task Force

4:00-7:00 PM  Lyle Swenson Visitation in Worship Center

6:30 PM          Lyle Swenson Prayer Service in Worship Center

7:00 PM          Troop 75

 TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

2:30 PM          Lyle Swenson Funeral in Worship Center

4:30 PM          TOPS 

 WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 THURSDAY  

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 FRIDAY

8:30 AM          Love Feast Backpack organizing and assembly

4:00-7:00 PM  Love Feast Backpack Distribution

SATURDAY

 8:30-11:00 AM Love Feast Backpack Distribution

ORDER OF WORSHIP

DOWNTOWN MITCHELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

310 N Rowley ~ Mitchell SD 57301

605.996.7721 ~ website: www.downtownfirstumc.com

Wi-Fi password: L&ve1234

July 28, 2024

10 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture- Paul Szabo

 HYMN SING     Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 2X      #349

Grace Greater than Our Sin      #365

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee     #430

God Is So Good     TFWS #2056

 PRELUDE

 GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP

  L:  We worship today in the presence of the God beyond knowing;

  P:  yet whom we know.

  L:  We worship God who is beyond understanding;

  P:  yet who understands us.

  L:   We worship God whose thoughts are not our thoughts;  

  P:  whose ways are not our ways;  

  L:  in the presence of the unknowing and the knowing, the Divine

       and the one who took on flesh.

  P:  We worship with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

       Today we worship our awesome God!

OPENING SONG   All Things Bright and Beautiful (Vs 1, 3, 4)  #147

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 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                          Psalm 14

 MESSAGE      Overlooked Passages:  Stumbles & Catches

 SONG              Lord, Be Glorified (Vs. 1-4)     TFWS #2150  

 SHARING OUR GIFTS

 RECEIVING OUR OFFERING

 CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

 SENDING SONG         Victory in Jesus (Vs 1-3)     #370

 BENEDICTION

 POSTLUDE      

Bulletin 07.21.2024

Announcements:7.21.2024

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:

 Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. Like obedient children, do not conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance, Istead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

IN OUR PRAYERS

The Swenson family with the loss of Lyle

Kristy Szabo

Norma Jean Harris

Roger Nelson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Pray for our country and our leadership in this time of struggle and pain.

NOISY BUCKETS

Noisy Bucket Sunday is today! Money collected in the noisy buckets will be donated to the Weekend Snack Pack Program.

 SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

As much as we may not be ready, Fall is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!  Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have your current information on file. Registration is available online or stop by the office for a hard copy. If you have any questions, please let us know.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play. Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings.

RESERVING SPACE

If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, even church related, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure that the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double book a space.  

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up! Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am. August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”   

LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

Carol Hasz will be in the Gathering Area before and after service to gather sign-ups to assist with school supply organization, assembly and distribution on Friday August 2nd at 8:30am and 3:30pm and Saturday August 3rd at 8:00 am for distribution at 8:30am. Love Feast could use the following items: paper folders (no prongs), pencil boxes, small glue sticks, large scissors, and Elmers school glue.

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

Mark your calendars! We are once again having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 4th at 10am. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

 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.

 RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

There is not a radio broadcast sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor our broadcast, please let the office know.

  LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Ray Lapka whose birthday would have been

July 23rd, by his 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

 Mitchell Area Food Pantry

The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.   

  JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” is Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. Safe Place’s mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, and texts while Roger was in the hospital and since his surgery. We know that with your prayers we were able to get through a scary and serious situation. ~Leana & Roger Stunes

  CHURCH COUNCIL TO MEET

As part of this month’s church council meeting, there will be conversation regarding the recent General Conference decision, as well as what was shared at Annual Conference, regarding human sexuality and next steps for our church. Anyone from our church family is invited to be a part of the conversation to share one’s thoughts. The Church Council will meet Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:30pm at the church.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri., & Sat., Aug. 2 & 3, Love Feast Backpack Distribution

Sun., Aug.4, Worship in the Plaza

Thurs., Aug. 8, Love Feast

Sun., Aug. 11, Church Basement Ladies Fun & Fellowship

Tue., Aug. 20, Dakota Fest

Wed., Aug. 21, Corn Palace Festival

 Wed., Aug. 21, Mitchell’s First Day of School

 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

 SUNDAY

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75

 TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

6:30 PM Church Council

 WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 THURSDAY  

 5:30 PM        Love Feast

 FRIDAY

NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Order of Worship

Music- Praise Team

Scripture- Chris Jones

GATHERING SONGS: You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)

                                      Trading My Sorrows

GREETING:

 CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: Sing to our God

  P: Sing God a new song.

  L: Raise your voices

  P: With shouts of joyful praise;

  L: For God created this earth

  P: With oceans, birds and flowers;     

  L: For God fashioned people

  P: All ages, colors and kinds;

  L: For God loves us,  

  P: Our hopes and our dreams

  L: Our failures and our successes,

  P: Our songs and our dances

  L: So sing to our God…

  P: Sing God a song of praise!

 OPENING SONG: Thanks & Praise

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG: Come & Find the Quiet Center  

CENTERING PRAYER:

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Sing Hallelujah!

TIME OF PRAYER: Bind Us Together

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: Mark 6:30-34

MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: Scattered!!

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Sweet Sweet Spirit

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: I Saw the Light

BENEDICTION:

 POSTLUDE: I Saw the Light

Bulletin 07.14.2024

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: Colossians 1:9-10

Because of this, since the day we heard about you, we haven’t stopped praying for you and asking for you to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, with all wisdom and spiritual understanding. We’re praying this so that you can live lives that are worthy of the Lord and pleasing to him in every way: by producing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Donna Tiede

The family of Frances Peterson

Kristi Szabo

Norma Jean Harris

Roger Nelson

Roger Stunes

Lyle Swenson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

For all the men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces.

CELEBRATIONS

The marriage of Craig and Kristi Krcil.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

As much as we may not be ready, Fall is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!  Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have your current information on file. Registration online will be available beginning July 15th. If you have any questions, please let us know.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

There is not a radio broadcast sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor our broadcast, please let the office know.

 LIVESTREAM

There is not a livestream sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor our livestream, please let the office know.

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

 Mitchell Area Food Pantry

The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.   

JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” is Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. Safe Place’s mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.

UPPER ROOMS

The office was told that there was a renewal error in The Upper Room’s system. They have put in an order for us for the July/ August issues, and we will be put them out as soon as they are received.  I know many of you are waiting, so thank you for your patience and understanding.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings.

SNACKS

The gathering area is in need of animal crackers and goldfish. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the church office. As always, thank you for your generosity!

RESERVING SPACE

If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, even church related, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure that the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double book a space.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!

Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.

July 14th: “Christmas in July!” August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information.

Love Feast needs delivery helpers on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Carol Hasz for more information. 605-770-7991

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

Mark your calendars! We are once again having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 4th at 10am. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

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

Mon., July 15, Sunday School Registration Begins

Thurs., July 18-21, Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo

Sat., July 20, Rodeo Parade

Thurs., July 25, Love Feast

Fri., Aug. 2, Love Feast Backpack Give Away

Sat., Aug. 3, Love Feast Backpack Give Away

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Finance

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

4:30 PM          TOPS

5:30 PM          Heart & Sole  

WEDNESDAY

7:00 PM          SPR

THURSDAY  

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Carolyn Knight

Scripture- Madison Vogel

HYMN SING: As The Deer  2025 TFWS

                       Lord, I Lift Your Name on High  2088 TFWS

                       Trust and Obey  467 UMH

                       O Come, All Ye Faithful  234 UMH                                                                                                     

GREETING:                                          

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: New every morning is God’s love,

P: Poured out upon us,  

L: Washing away the past,

P: Shining hope upon our path,       

L: Awakening joy deep within,

P: Renewing the earth.

L: Reminding us daily,  

P: That God is with us…Yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

OPENING SONG: Go, Tell It on the Mountain Vs.1,2,3  251 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 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: Matthew 7:7-14 & Philippians 4:6-7

MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: Humbly Ask!

COMMUNION:

 Preparing our Hearts

 Preparing the Elements 

 Receiving Communion

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: What a Friend We Have in Jesus

                                Vs.1&3 526 UMH                                                                      

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:

Bulletin 07.07.2024

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: Philippians 4:12-13

I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Norma Jean Harris

Roger Nelson

Michael D. Piehl

Roger Stunes

Lyle Swenson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

For all the men and women serving our country in the Armed Forces.

CELEBRATIONS

The marriage of Craig and Kristi Krcil.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION

As much as we may not be ready, Fall is right around the corner! And that means, Sunday School and Youth Group are too!  Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have your current information on file. Registration online will be available beginning July 15th. If you have any questions, please let us know.

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

There is not a radio broadcast sponsor for this week. If you would like to sponsor our broadcast, please let the office know.

 LIVESTREAM

Is given in honor of loved ones by Ron and Sheilah Gates.

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

 Mitchell Area Food Pantry

The Mitchell Area Food Pantry provides food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.   

JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” is Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota. Safe Place’s mission is to provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

Submit your favorite church memory in the basket in the Gathering Area for a chance to receive a free ticket. These memories may be shared on Sunday mornings.

 SNACKS

The gathering area is in need of animal crackers and goldfish. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the church office. As always, thank you for your generosity!

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Our summer worship schedule will remain at 10am. Sunday School and youth group are finished for the year and will resume in the fall.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!

Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.

July 14th: “Christmas in July!” August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information.

Love Feast needs delivery helpers on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Carol Hasz for more information. 605-770-7991

WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA

Mark your calendars! We are once again having worship in the Corn Palace Plaza on Sunday, August 4th at 10am. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza and right behind the Scoreboard for easy access.  If you have any questions, please call the church office. 605-996-7721

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

Thurs., July 11, Love Feast

Sun., July 14, VBS “Christmas in July” 9:45am-11:15am

Mon., July 15, Sunday School Registration Begins

Thurs., July 18-21, Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo

Sat., July 20, Rodeo Parade

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

1:00 PM          PEO

4:30 PM          TOPS

6:30 PM          In A Village Support Group   

WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM        Family Ministry

THURSDAY  

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight, and Singers

Scripture- Paula Vogel

GATHERING SONGS: America the Beautiful  696 UMH

                                      America  697 UMH                                                                                      

GREETING:                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L: With glad and grateful hearts,  

P: With joy-filled thanksgiving,  

L: Flowing from sea to shining sea,  

P: We gather this day      

L: To sing a song of praise

P: To God

L: For our great country

P: For this amazing world

L: And today we seek to live in

P: Your love and peace for all humanity!      

OPENING SONG: God of the Ages  Vs.1,2,4  698 UMH

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                            

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: This Land is Your Land

TIME OF PRAYER: Jesus, Draw Me Close  2159 TFWS                              

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: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

MESSAGE: Celebrating Weakness in an Airbrushed World

                       Rev. Steve Trefz

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: God Bless America                                                            

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: God Bless America                   

Bulletin 06.30.2024

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: John 14:1-3

Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. My Father’s house has room to spare. If that weren’t the case, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? When I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too.

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Bret Stahl for the loss of his sister, Gayle Gebhart

The family of Gale Patzlaff for the loss of his brother, Dale Patzlaff

Michael D. Piehl

Roger Stunes

Eldora Hasz, Carolyn Knight’s Mother

Lyle Swenson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

For all those who are traveling and vacationing this summer season

ALTAR ROSE

The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Jaxson Bartscher.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July!

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

Is given in honor of the Praise Team and the Tech Crew by Ron and Sheilah Gates.

 LIVESTREAM

Was 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

 Haiti Alive

In short, things in Haiti are a mess. In LaGonave, the availability and cost of food are the biggest issues. School feedings have been cut to 3 days a week. The elderly and Women’s Village are also in need. Funds are needed to continue the ministry of Haiti Alive which our church has supported over the years. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Haiti Alive. 

JUNE “ONE THING”

Our June “One Thing” is thin Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack give away. Last year they gave away 800 backpacks to children in Mitchell and the surrounding area.

JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” will be Knorr pasta or rice sides for Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

SNACKS

The gathering area is in need of animal crackers and goldfish. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the church office. As always, thank you for your generosity!

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Our summer worship schedule will remain at 10am. Sunday School and youth group are finished for the year and will resume in the fall.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!

Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.

July 14th: “Christmas in July!” August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information.

Love Feast needs delivery helpers on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Carol Hasz for more information. 605-770-7991

SUMMER SERMON SERIES

We all have our favorite Bible verses, the one’s we tend to naturally gravitate toward. The same is true with pastors. At times pastors get in a rut of preaching from their favorite Bible Stories and passages. In part, this is why the lectionary (assigned Bible verses for each day and Sunday of the year) was developed and used in some church traditions. It forces pastors into different parts of the Bible.

During part of the summer months, Pastor Keith will be sharing a sermon series called “Overlooked Passages” in which we will focus on the lesser-known lectionary passages or stories from the Bible.

 DID YOU KNOW…

…that utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage) represent almost 10% of our budget expenditures. That means for every dollar you give to the church for general giving, almost 10 cents is used to heat, cool, keep the lights on, etc. Thank you for your faithful giving!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs., July 4, Independence Day/Office Closed

Thurs., July 11, Love Feast

Sun., July 14, VBS “Christmas in July”

Mon., July 15, Sunday School Registration Begins

Sat., July 20, Rodeo Parade

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Bible Study

10:00 AM        Worship

MONDAY

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:30 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

WEDNESDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

THURSDAY  

                        INDEPENDENCE DAY/OFFICE CLOSED

FRIDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson

Scripture-Linda Claggett

HYMN SING: It Is Well with My Soul  377 UMH

                       Because He Lives  364 UMH

                       Stand By Me  512 UMH

                       I Love You, Lord  2068 TFWS                                                                                        

PRELUDE:

GREETING:                                         

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: Come one,

  P: Come all,  

  L: Be united in God’s amazing grace.

  P: Be woven together in joy,

  L: Be embraced by love,   

  P: Knitted together in peace.    

  L: Be bound by kindness,   

  P: Sprinkled with water.  

  L: Be made new in forgiveness,

  P: Set free for loving service.

  L:  Be filled with gladness,

  P: Uplifted by praise.

  ALL: Come one, come all…into the presence of God!

OPENING SONG: Standing on the Promises  Vs.1,2,3  374 UMH                                                  

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                             

CHILDREN’S MOMENT:   

BAPTISM:

  Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Vs.1  2051 TFWS

  Baptismal Covenant II  Pg. 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16  UMH

  Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Vs.7  2051 TFWS

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: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, Lamentations 3:19-26, Psalm 130 

MESSAGE: Overlooked Passages: I Don’t Understand!              

SONG: Be Thou My Vision  451 UMH

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

SENDING SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness  140 UMH                                              

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE:       

Bulletin 06.23.2024

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: Hebrews 12:14-15

Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and through it many become defiled. 

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Bret Stahl for the loss of his sister, Gayle Gebhart

The family of Gale Patzlaff for the loss of his brother, Dale Patzlaff

Michael D. Piehl

Roger Stunes

Eldora Hasz, Carolyn Knight’s Mother

Nancy Jarabek

Lyle Swenson

Roger Nelson

Peggy Melmer

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Pray for the United Methodist Churches and Pastors of the Conference that are preparing for a time of change with the season of Pastoral moves starting.

Pray for all the families touched by tragedy in the recent weeks.

ALTAR ROSES

The altar roses are in honor of the baptisms of Sutton Van Beek and Serenity Lynn Martin-Hiles.

THANK YOU

Thank you for the cards, prayers, and the many thoughtful expressions of sympathy for the loss of my mom. Your kind words of comfort helped our whole family, and we appreciate each of you. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you. ~ Brian Dodd and family

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM

AND LIVESTREAM

Are given in honor of Pat and George Breidenbach’s 62nd Wedding Anniversary, which is today. Happy Anniversary!

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

 Haiti Alive

In short, things in Haiti are a mess. In LaGonave, the availability and cost of food are the biggest issues. School feedings have been cut to 3 days a week. The elderly and Women’s Village are also in need. Funds are needed to continue the ministry of Haiti Alive which our church has supported over the years. Thank you for your continued support and interest in Haiti Alive. 

JUNE “ONE THING”

Our June “One Thing” is thin Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack give away. Last year they gave away 800 backpacks to children in Mitchell and the surrounding area.

INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD

Our church family is invited to an information meeting today, Sunday June 23, immediately following worship. This gathering will be held in the worship center of our facility and will focus on sharing information on legislation that was approved, and decisions made at both the General Conference and Annual Conference.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Join us for fun and fellowship on Sunday, August 11th@ 2pm for The Church Basement Ladies production at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre. Reserved tickets can be purchased at the church office for $16/ea. Following the play we will be having a potluck in our church basement. All are welcome to potluck, even if you didn’t go to the play.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Our summer worship schedule will remain at 10am. Sunday School and youth group are finished for the year and will resume in the fall.

CHURCH COUNCIL TO MEET

As part of this month’s Church Council meeting, there will be conversation regarding the recent General Conference decision, as well as what was shared at the Annual Conference, regarding human sexuality and next steps for our church. Anyone from our church family is invited to be a part of the conversation to share one’s thoughts. The Church Council will meet on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 at the church.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 2ND SUNDAYS

VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!

Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.

July 14th: “Christmas in July!” August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!”  

LOVE FEAST SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Registration for school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information.

Love Feast needs delivery helpers on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Carol Hasz for more information. 605-770-7991

SUMMER SERMON SERIES

We all have our favorite Bible verses, the one’s we tend to naturally gravitate toward. The same is true with pastors. At times pastors get in a rut of preaching from their favorite Bible Stories and passages. In part, this is why the lectionary (assigned Bible verses for each day and Sunday of the year) was developed and used in some church traditions. It forces pastors into different parts of the Bible.

During part of the summer months, Pastor Keith will be sharing a sermon series called “Overlooked Passages” in which we will focus on the lesser-known lectionary passages or stories from the Bible.

DID YOU KNOW…

…that utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage) represent almost 10% of our budget expenditures. That means for every dollar you give to the church for general giving, almost 10 cents is used to heat, cool, keep the lights on, etc. Thank you for your faithful giving!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun., June 23, Conference Information Meeting

Thurs., June 27, Love Feast

Thurs., July 4, Independence Day/Office Closed

Thurs., July 11, Love Feast

Sun., July 14, VBS “Christmas in July”

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Bible Study

10:00 AM        Worship

11:00 AM        Conference Information Meeting

2:00 PM          Mitchell Area Concert Association

MONDAY

9:00 AM          Voc. Rehab Summer School

7:00 PM          Troop 75

TUESDAY

9:00 AM          Voc. Rehab Summer School

9:30 AM          Staff

4:30 PM          TOPS 

6:30 PM          Church Council

WEDNESDAY

9:00 AM          Voc. Rehab Summer School

THURSDAY  

9:00 AM          Voc. Rehab Summer School

5:30 PM          Love Feast

FRIDAY

10:00 AM        Chuck Balcom’s Memorial Service

 SATURDAY

4:00 PM          Bradley/Krcil Wedding

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Carolyn Knight

Scripture- Curt Talley

HYMN SING: And Are We Yet Alive  553 UMH

                       A Charge To Keep I Have  413 UMH

                       Hark! the Herald Angels Sing  240 UMH

                       Soldiers of Christ, Arise  513 UMH                                                                                      

PRELUDE:

GREETING: 

OPENING SONGS: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

                                    Vs.1,2,7  57 UMH

                                 Rejoice, the Lord Is King  Vs.1,4  715 UMH                                                  

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                           

CHILDREN’S MOMENT:   

BAPTISMS:

    Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry- Vs.1  2051 TFWS

    Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH

    Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry  Vs.7  2051 TFWS

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: 1 John 4:19-21

MESSAGE: John Wesley’s Key                   

SONG: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Vs.1,2  302 UMH

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Vs.1,4  384 UMH                                            

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: