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
Terry Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s brother
Brian Winter
Ruben Vogel
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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Cindy Edwards with Health Ministry will be taking blood pressure on Sunday, October 26th prior to worship service. She will be in front of the church office. Stop by and get your blood pressure checked.
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.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Marie Swenson’s birthday which would have been October 31st, given by Irene Swenson and 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
~ 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.
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” will be macaroni & cheese for the Salvation Army’s Christmas 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.
BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING
This year’s Bishops Thanksgiving Offering will help support Feeding South Dakota and the Great Plains Food Bank, vital ministries that provide nourishment to thousand of our neighbors across the Dakotas. There will be a locked box in the gathering area for your donations. May your gratitude this Thanksgiving overflow into acts of grace.
GRATITUDE AND GENEROSITY
As we approach November, our hearts and minds begin to focus on gratitude and thanksgiving. There truly is so much that we have to be thankful for. But a part of gratitude is also generosity, our giving of ourselves because of what we have received. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be both grateful and generous- these two qualities simply go hand in hand. We will explore this theme as part of our “Faith, Hope, Love, and Life” sermon series leading up to Thanksgiving. Please join us for worship in November as we give thanks to God and also live out generosity in our daily lives and our walk of faith.
“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.
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.
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.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Isaiah 43:1
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Nov 2, All Saints Sunday
Sun., Nov 2, Daylight Saving Time ends
Tues., Nov 11, Veterans Day- Office Closed
Thurs., Nov 13, Love Feast
Sun., Nov 16, Church Conference (7:30pm-Chapel)
Thurs., Nov 27, Thanksgiving Day- Office Closed
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
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
5:15 PM Communications
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
6:30- 8:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY Happy Halloween
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM United Women in Faith I & II (Chapel)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Jordan Platt
GATHERING SONGS: You Are My All in All
Our God
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Today God is at work.
P: Light pierces the darkness.
L: Love calms fear.
P: Joy tickles sadness.
L: Hope lifts up despair.
P: Peace disarms anger.
L: Kindness dances around arrogance.
P: Music sings away troubles.
L: Today and every day, God is at work!
P: Rejoice!
OPENING SONG: Standing in the Need of Prayer
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: All Who Are Thirsty
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Down in My Heart
TIME OF PRAYER: To Know You More
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: Exodus 17:8-13 & Mark 2:1-12
MESSAGE: The Unnamed Faithful
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: What Faith Can Do
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Faith
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: How Great Is Our God