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: 2 Timothy 1:6-7
For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Julie Fritzemeier
Dave Malde
Rose Carson
Arnold Dolejsi
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
For the Dakotas Conference and our church as we begin the Dynamite Prayer Focus.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! We are working on the next organizations to donate to. We will announce that information later.
WINTER CONNECTION
Winter connection is an opportunity for youth to gather, share, worship, and serve others. Any youth in grades 6-12 are invited to attend. This year it will be held at our church on January 26-27. The cost is $40.00 per person, and you must register. There is a flyer with a QR code on the bulletin board or see Cindy for more information.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Ron and Sheilah Gates.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Lyle and Irene Swenson’s 64th Wedding Anniversary, which was January 10th, by their 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
DWU Mission Trip
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Our January “One Thing” is diapers for In a Village, specifically sizes 4, 5, and 6. In a Village is a nonprofit that supports and assists expectant mothers, parents, and caregivers of young children in our community.
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED
Our next turn for delivering Meals-On-Wheels is Feb.12 through March 22. If you are willing to be involved in delivery during one of those weeks, or would like more information about what is involved, please contact Dave Mitchell, 605-999-8435, or the church office.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Natalie will start a new bible study starting Sunday, Jan. 14th at 9am during Sunday School and Wednesday, Jan. 17th at 7pm. We will be looking at Immerse Kingdoms and will run approximately 8-10 weeks (allowing for possible changes due to Easter events.)
SPECIAL SUNDAY
Human Relations Day is today, Sunday, January 14th. This offering helps offer refuge in times of disaster, promote justice, provide scholarships, reach out to the community, teach skills to encourage self-sufficiency and share the love of Jesus Christ with God’s people everywhere.
OUR GOD GIVEN PURPOSE
To help our church regain a sense of purpose and vision for ministry in the community, the Church Council, and any interested church family, are invited to a retreat on Saturday, February 3rd at our church facility. This will be about a 4-hour experience of sharing, praying, and looking to who God is calling us to be. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending, if you have any questions, please talk to Pastor Keith.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Pancakes and Sausage are back! Tuesday, February 13th 11am-1pm and 4pm to 7pm. All you can eat for $10. Children under 5 eat for FREE. There will be a sign-up table in the gathering area before and after worship service. This event takes a village for its success! So please consider helping.
RESERVING SPACE
One of the great values of our church is that we want to be known as a gathering place for community groups or events that support our ministries or have a similar focus to what we do. This is why our church allows several groups to meet within our facility. If you need to use a space within our facility for a function or a gathering, it is important to call the church office and schedule your meeting with Tonya. This will ensure the space that you are requesting will be available and it also helps us to make sure we don’t double-book a space. Our open facility is just another way we let this community know we are “Downtown 4 Good!” Thank you!
LIFE, FAITH, & RECOVERY
Pastor Keith’s sermon series that span all of 2024 (but not every week). Pastor Keith has long believed that all of us as followers of Jesus, are in recovery. Recovery from our addiction to sin (or missing the mark of God’s desires) in our lives. Once a month during 2024, Pastor Keith will focus on the connection between the 12 steps of Recovery and Spirituality, and how all of us as disciples of Jesus can benefit from the 12 steps in our lives.
PRAYER & PURPOSE
Today, Sunday, January 14, 2024, we are starting a year of growing in prayer and reclaiming our purpose as a community of faith here in Mitchell. You are invited to join us on this journey with a Conference Wide prayer focus in which we’ll use the book Dynamite Prayer to help guide us as we seek God’s Breakthrough Presence in our church and in our lives. Books are available in the church office.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., Jan 25, Love Feast
Fri., Jan 26-27, Winter Connection
Sun., Jan 28, Youth Sunday
Tue., Feb 13, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 14, Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
2:00 PM Cub Scouts
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Matt Barnard
GATHERING SONGS: My Life Is in You, Lord
Standing in the Need of Prayer
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Though the mountains may shake,
P: We are standing on holy ground.
L: Though the earth moves under our feet,
P: Christ alone is our solid rock.
L: Though the walls may crack,
P: Our refuge is in the everlasting love of God.
L: Though structures may come tumbling down,
P: God is our stronghold.
L: Though fear may seek to set up camp,
P: God is our strength and guide!
OPENING SONG: My Feet Are on the Rock
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Spirit Song
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: I’m Gonna Sing
TIME OF PRAYER: Glorify Thy Name
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: Luke 3:21-22, 4:1-15
MESSAGE: Spirit & Dynamite: Impact
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: All Who Are Thirsty
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit
POSTLUDE: Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit