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
Colleen Jonnassen family with the loss of her sister, Sharon Eaton
The Bennett family with the loss of Jerry
The Toomey/Weber families with the loss of Tonya
Terry Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s brother
Mona Skidmore
Ruben Vogel
David Wojse
Jayne Barnard
Jackie Hess
Jason and Laurie Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the communities in Alaska that have been devastated by flooding. We have a connection to Anchorage and that region. Rev. Andy Bartel and Rev. Autumn Krueger (both from the Dakotas) serve at
St. John’s UMC in Anchorage.
FAMILY FUN EVENT
Sunday, 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!
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 an
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.
“A CHILD IS BORN”
Advent will soon be here, and we’ll be looking toward Christmas and all that it means for our lives and faith as Christians. Bishop Lanette will be leading a study on the book “A Child Is Born” on Monday evenings December 1-22 via Zoom. Participants can join in from home. We are planning on having a group meet at the church too. More details to follow. You can order the book on your own, or if you’d like we can order a quantity through the church office. Let Tonya or Pastor Keith know if you’d like to get your copy of the book through the church.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sunday, November 16th at 7:30PM we will have our church conference here at the church. More information to come. All are welcome.
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: 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (CEB)
This saying is reliable and deserves complete acceptance. We work and struggle for this: “Our hope is set on the living God, who is the savior of all people, especially those who believe.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Sun., Nov 2, All Saints Sunday
Sun., Nov 2, Daylight Saving Time ends
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
3-5:00 PM Family Fun Event (Chapel)
MONDAY
6:30 PM Finance
TUESDAY
11:00 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
6:30- 8:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture- Lane Wilson
HYMN SING: O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee 430 UMH
O Jesus, I Have Promised 396 UMH
O God, Our Help in Ages Past 117 UMH
O How He Loves You and Me 2108 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Day after day, an abundance of God’s love,
P: Morning by morning, new signs of blessing,
L: A gentle rain, a breathtaking sunset,
P: A friend’s embrace, a child’s smile,
L: A new insight, a sense of inner peace,
P: A shared meal, a treasured moment.
L: All around us and deep within us
P: Are signs of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
L: So today let us worship and sing…
P: Of God’s faithfulness and presence!
OPENING SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
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: Exodus 17:8-13 (CEB)
MESSAGE: I Can’t…We Can!
SONG: Lord, I Lift Your Name on High 2088 TFWS
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 133 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: