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: 2 Corinthians 12:9
In our imperfections and weaknesses, we can find strength and sufficiency through God’s grace. He can work in and through us, demonstrating His power and transforming our shortcomings into vessels of His glory.”
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Peggy Melmer
Bonnie Kor
The family of Gary Goudy, with his loss
Robert Olsen
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler
Sandy Schulz
Carl Olson
Kathy Mah
Rose Carson
Arnold Dolejsi
Louise Metz
Nancy Laurendeau
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
The youth of our church, community, and region, that they continue to grow in Love and in God’s presence.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
There is not a sponsor for radio this week. If you would like to sponsor the broadcast, please let us know.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by J.A. Edinger.
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.
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
Our February “One Thing” will be non-perishable food items for the Mitchell Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within 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.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Pancakes by Chris’ Cakes 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. Tickets are available for purchase in the office if you were accidently missed on our mailing.
WHY ARE WE HERE??!!
Reclaiming our “Why”. An important question every ministry and organization must answer is “Why”…Why do we exist? Why are we here? Why has God put us in this place? These are great questions to ask…and answer. Our church leadership is asking this question for our church, and we want you, our church family, to help with the answer. This coming Sunday, February 3, a Ministry Retreat will be held at our church from 9:30am until about 1:30pm to help us start with this question. This retreat is open to all our church leaders as well as anyone from our church family that is interested in the life and future of our church. If you are planning on attending, please let Pastor Keith or Tonya know. This Saturday’s retreat will be the first of three planned for this year. The retreat will be led by Lin VanHofwegen, a Spiritual Director who works with leaders to provide clarity, focus, and vision.
RESERVING SPACE
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.
STAINED GLASS WINDOW PROJECT UPDATE:
Happy New Year!! I felt this was a good time to bring forward the continuing stained glass window project. All the large windows have been restored and the outside clear covering installed. The smaller windows on the west and the south sides of the church are also all restored and the clear covering installed.
The remaining windows to restore and install the clear glass covering are the windows along the back of the church, east side children’s room and above the balcony and the back prayer room.
We are presently waiting to acquire additional funds, via donations, to complete this project. I am planning on restoring several of these smaller windows this spring with Kruse-Stained Glass. Each of these windows will cost $2,652.00 to restore.
I invite you to consider our windows project as an area to donate in memory of a loved one or a personal gift to our beautiful church-stained glass windows.
This has been a 7-year ongoing project, and we are so grateful to all the donors that have made this possible.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration towards the stained-glass windows restoration.
Jo A. Freier
Stained-Glass Window Project Coordinator
Trustees Member
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sat., Feb 3, Leadership Conference
Thurs., Feb 8, Love Feast
Tue., Feb 13, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 14, Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day
Sun., Feb 18, First Sunday of Lent
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
2:00 PM MACA Meeting
MONDAY
5:00 PM Love Feast Task Force
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
5:00 PM Desmond Recital Practice
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS
7:00 PM Desmond Recital
SATURDAY
9:30 AM Leadership Conference
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture & Message- Youth
PRELUDE: Special music by Macie Schroeder
GREETING:
GATHERING SONG: Amazing Grace
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: I fall
P: I rise
L: I make mistakes
P: I learn
L: I’ve been hurt
P: But I’m alive
L: I’m human
P: And I’m not perfect
ALL: But I’m thankful. Amen
OPENING SONG: Reckless Love
OPENING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Jesus Loves Me
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Doxology
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 Corinthians 12:9 & Romans 15:13
MESSAGE:
VIDEO: Imperfections
SONG: 10,000 Reasons
MISSION MINUTE:
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
SONG: Trading Our Sorrows
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH & AWARDING KEYCHAINS:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Days of Elijah
BENEDICTION:
SONG: The River