Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
www.downtownfirstumc.com
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“We exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus, showing love and grace to all we encounter, by living out God’s Kingdom together.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Bennett family with the loss of Jerry
The Toomey/Weber families with the loss of Tonya
The Claggett family with the loss of Alice
Terry Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s brother
Ruben Vogel
David Wojse
Gary Vaughn
Jayne Barnard
Jackie Hess
Bev Rowley
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Praying for the connection we have with Christians all around the world.
2ND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION
Today, Sunday, October 12th, we will celebrate a special milestone in the lives of our 2nd graders as they receive their very own Bibles. This presentation marks an important step in their faith journey as they begin to read and explore God’s Word for themselves. Please keep our 2nd graders in your prayers as they continue to grow in faith and understanding. BTW, if a youth or adult in our church family would like one, please talk to Pastor Keith or Tonya. The church has bibles to give away to those who would like one.
ANIMAL CRACKERS
We need animal crackers for the gathering area on Sundays. Please drop donations off at the office and thank you for your generosity!
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
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at
10:00 am on Sundays or at any time.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
As One Ministry
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” is Green Beans for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS
We have a studio for church directory photos set up in our chapel for easy and convenient access. All are welcome to have their photo taken for church directory purposes. Also, if you can take pictures and are willing, we need you! We are looking for individuals that would be willing to take pictures prior to and following worship for a few Sundays in October and in November. We will have a camera available to use. If you are interested in taking pictures for us, please let Tonya or Pastor Keith know.
YOUTH GROUP NEEDS YOU!
Our weekly youth group is thriving with 25-30 kids each week- and we need more adult chaperones to stay in compliance with our Safer Sanctuaries policy. No teaching required! If you can volunteer for just one hour once or twice a month (or even every 6 weeks), we’d love to have you. There is a signup sheet on one of the high-top tables in the Gathering Area by the welcome sign or Contact Pastor Amber or Tonya if you’re willing to help or have questions. Reminder - Middle School will meet from 6:30-7:30 and High School will meet from 7:30-8:30.
FAMILY FUN EVENT
Saturday, October 19th, 3:00-5:00PM
All families with children under 18 are invited to an afternoon of fall fun! Wear your costume, paint a pumpkin, enjoy a snack, and watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown together. We will meet in the chapel. We hope you’ll join us for this special time of fellowship and festive fun!
TRICK OR TREATING AT WESLEY ACRES
Join us for a spooktacular Trick or Treat Event at Wesley Acres on Saturday, October 25th!
Time: 3:30-5:00PM Location: 1115 W. Havens Ave.
Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy candy and treats. Bring your friends, family and Halloween spirit – it’s going to be a frightfully good time!
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Join us on Sunday, November 2nd, for All Saints Sunday as we remember and honor those from our church family and community who have passed in the past year- those whose memorial, graveside, or funeral services our pastors have led. We hope to see you on November 2nd.
THANK YOU
Thank you, congregation members, for your generosity in providing so many snacks for our youth The kids are enjoying the snacks and love what you picked out for them! ~ Pastor Amber & the Youth Group
THANK YOU
On behalf of Laura Barta Linquist I would like to say a HUGE thank you for all of the prayers over the past 7 years. There is an update on Laura on the bulletin boards, the South one and the one by the gathering area. ~ Elaine Barta (mom)
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
GARDEN SURPLUS
If you have excess garden produce, you are welcome to bring it to the church. There is a produce table in 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Oct 19, The Great Pumpkin Family Gathering 3PM
Thurs., Oct 23, Love Feast
Sat., Oct 25, Blue & White Days Parade 10AM
Sat., Oct 25, Downtown Trick or Treat Event 2PM
Sat., Oct 25, Wesley Acres Trick or Treat 3:30-5:00PM
Fri., Oct 31, Happy Halloween
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm. S1)
10:00 AM Worship Service/2nd grade bible presentation
3-5:00 PM Gail Goehring Recital
MONDAY
6:30 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association (Rm.103)
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
8-4:00 PM Oral Interpretation
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM In A Village
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:30- 8:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Oakley Howard
GATHERING SONGS: Wonderful Merciful Savior
How Great Is Our God
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: I love your instructions, O God!
P: I think about it constantly.
L: Your commandments make me wise
P: Because they are always with me
L: I have more understanding
P: Because I guard your truths
L: I haven’t set my feet on an evil path
P: So I can make sure to keep your word.
L: Your Word is a lamp before my feet
P: And a light for my path.
(Based on from Psalm 119:98-105)
OPENING SONG: Today Is the Day
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Surely the Presence of the Lord
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Let Us Love One Another
2ND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION:
TIME OF PRAYER: In Jesus’ 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: Hebrews 10:23-25 & 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
MESSAGE: The Anatomy of Belonging: In it Together!
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: In This Very Room
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
BENEDICTION: