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 Radel family with the loss of Virginia
Terry Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s brother
Christeen Scheurenbrand
Brian Winter
Ruben Vogel
Jayne Barnard
Jackie Hess
Jason and Laurie Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the people of Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and other islands in the Caribbean that have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Today during worship service, we will take time to celebrate those who have passed and left behind the legacy of life and faithfulness they have shared. Pastor Keith and Short will read the names and Pastor Amber will light a candle of those individuals that Pastor Keith officiated the service and/or committal. If family members are present, please take a carnation in memory of your loved one following worship service. If family members or friends are present, please feel free to stand when your loved one’s name is read.
LIVESTREAM
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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
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” is 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 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.
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
Love Feast needs County Fair stamps before Thanksgiving to purchase turkeys for their Christmas meal. Please drop them off at the church office. There is a basket on Tonya’s desk.
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.
CHURCH CONFERENCE
Join us for our yearly Church Conference gathering on Sunday, November 16th at 7:30pm in the chapel. Superintendent Brandon Vetter will lead our time together. All are welcome.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON: GIVE THANKS TOGETHER!
Sunday, November 16th 3:00-5:00 PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and gratitude! We’ll have games, activities, and tasty snacks as we celebrate all the good things God has given us. Families with kids under 18 are invited to join in and enjoy some quality time together.
Come share in the joy of thankfulness--we can’t wait to see you there!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tues., Nov 11, Veterans Day- Office Closed
Thurs., Nov 13, Love Feast
Sun., Nov 16, Family Fun Gathering
Sun., Nov 16, Church Conference (7:30pm-Chapel)
Thurs., Nov 27, Thanksgiving Day- Office Closed
Sun., Nov 30, First Sunday of Advent
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
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
7:45- 4:00 PM Oral Interpretation
6:30- 8:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture- Paula Vogel
GATHERING SONGS: We Gather Together (Vs.1,2) 131 UMH
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Vs.1,2,4) 89 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather today in the presence of God, who was and is to come.
P: We come, surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses-those
who kept the faith, finished their race, and now rest in
God’s peace.
L: We give thanks for the saints who showed us the way: for prophets
who spoke truth, teachers who opened Scripture, friends who
prayed, and loved ones who lived the gospel before us.
P: Their witness reminds us that the church is not bound by time
or place- that in Christ, death does not divide but unites us
in one body.
L: So let us lift our hearts in praise to the Lord of every generation,
whose grace was sufficient for them and is sufficient for us.
P: To God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, from
generation to generation, forever and ever. Amen.
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OPENING SONG: For All the Saints (Vs.1,2,4) 711 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: God Is So Good (Vs.1,3) 2056 TFWS
REMEMBERING THE SAINTS:
TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit of the Living God 393 UMH
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: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrew’s 11:1-3, 12:1-2
MESSAGE: Faith, Hope, Love, Life: Celebrating Faith
COMMUNION:
The Great Thanksgiving
Sharing in Communion
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (Vs.1) 664 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (Vs.2) 664 UMH