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 Thessalonians 1:4-5a
For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Julie Fritzemeier, with her loss
The family of Dave Malde, with his loss
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler
Sandy Schulz
Carl Olson
Kathy Mah
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.
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 in memory of loved ones by Mary Wingfield.
LIVESTREAM
Is given 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
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.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! We are working on the next organizations to donate to. We will announce that information later.
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.
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!
THE LORD’S PRAYER…X2
The question has been raised, why do we use two different versions of the Lord’s Prayer: one being the traditional version and the other being a more contemporary version. This is a great question. It goes back to last year when we did a sermon series focusing on the Lord’s Prayer. At the same time one of the Sunday School classes was also learning about the Lord’s Prayer. The question was asked regarding what certain words meant, mainly because they aren’t words that we use anymore. Then the question was asked if we could use a version of the Lord’s Prayer that used words more like we use today. So, a version of the Lord’s Prayer was found that uses more “contemporary” language, and we’ve been using that one too.
Some people said that they prefer and still use the traditional version all the time. And that’s OK. We’ve also had people tell us that using the two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in worship 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 help us connect with God more deeply.
REMINDER 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION STUDENTS:
The 8th grade confirmation students will be attending the United Church of Christ service today, January 21st. Their service begins at 10am, so the youth will be back at FUMC by 11am or a little after.
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
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
2:00 PM In A Village
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS
5:00 PM Winter Connection
SATURDAY
Winter Connection
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture-Twyla Mah
HYMN SING: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 139 UMH
Standing on the Promises 374 UMH
Majesty, Worship His Majesty 176 UMH
Open Our Eyes 2086 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Holy Spirit, Guide Me
OPENING SONG:
I Sing the Almighty Power of God Vs.1,2,3 152 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:
Ephesians 3:14-21
MESSAGE:
Spirit & Dynamite: Presence
SONG:
Sweet Hour of Prayer Vs.1,3 496 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG:
My Life Is in You, Lord 2032 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: