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
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jayne Barnard
Emile Laurendeau
Christeen Scheurenbrand
Jason and Laurie Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for our church as we make commitments and plans for our future.
YOUTH GROUP
There will not be Youth Group on Wednesday, November 26th. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th in observation of Thanksgiving Day. We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!
SPECIAL SUNDAY
United Methodist Student Day is Sunday, November 30th. This special offering provides scholarships funds for United Methodist College students. There are special offering envelopes on the tables as you enter the worship center.
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
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
Thank you to all that have stopped by to have your pictures taken for our church directory. Our “photo booth” will remain up for 2 more Sundays. Please, if you haven’t already, stop by and have your photo taken. It is in the chapel.
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 thousands of our neighbors across the Dakotas. There is a donation box in the gathering area on one of the high-top tables. May your gratitude this Thanksgiving overflow into acts of grace.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Health Ministry’s annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 2pm in the chapel. Please call the church office at 605-996-7721 to give us the name of your loved one to remember and to make a reservation to receive an angel ornament or there is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Desk located by the office door.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: John 6:35
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
Today is our Commitment Sunday during our worship service. Commitment cards are available at one end of each pew. Filling out this card is a way of celebrating the blessings God has provided as well as celebrating what God is doing in our midst. We also invite you to write on the back of the Commitment Card the ways you are committing yourself to serving God in the year to come. During our offering time you, our church family, will be invited to bring your offering and your commitment card to the front of our worship space and place it in the baskets on the table on the platform. The reason for completing commitment cards is it provides each of us with an opportunity to consider the resources we will commit to God in the coming year. From the financial side, it helps the Finance team begin to prepare for the year to come. Thank you for the many ways you give to God.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Our Children’s Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 14th during worship. We are collecting prepackaged popcorn, soft Christmas candy, and Candy canes for the Christmas bags. Donations can be dropped off in the office.
“A CHILD IS BORN” ADVENT STUDY!
Advent will soon be here, and our focus will be on Christmas and all that it means for our lives and our faith as Christians. Our church will again be offering an Advent study to accompany our weeks of preparing and waiting for the arrival of Christmas. The study will follow the book “A Child is Born.” We will be offering two different times. The study groups will meet- Monday evenings beginning December 1st at 7pm led by Pastor Keith. The second group will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning December 3rd at 7pm led by Natalie Piel. Bishop Lanette will also provide leadership in these groups through Zoom or video links. Books are available in the church office for $15. Together let’s make this a meaning-filed Advent and Christmas Season.
LOVEFEAST
The Downtown FUMC Love Feast turkey dinner is Thursday, Dec.,18. We will have a sign-up sheet starting next Sunday for volunteers. We will need workers to prepare and serve the meal.
We will be accepting donations for new socks for our guests. A box will be placed in the Gathering Area by the sign-up sheets. We need all sizes for men, women and children.
DECEMBER FAMILY FUN GATHERING
Mark your calendar for an afternoon of Christmas Fun- December 7th from 3-4pm. We will be making ornaments, decorating the gathering area and enjoying cocoa. All families with kids under 18 are welcome!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Nov 30, First Sunday of Advent
Thurs., Dec 4, Love Feast
Sun., Dec 7, Service of Remembrance (2pm-Chapel)
Sun., Dec 7, Family Fun Gathering (3-4pm)
Sun., Dec 14, Christmas Program
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
8-3:30 PM Oral Interpretation
TUESDAY
9:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
THURSDAY THANKSGIVING DAY/OFFICE CLOSED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Jane Dahme
GATHERING SONGS: How Can We Keep from Singing/
Praise Him, Praise Him
My Life Is in You, Lord
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather today grateful for God’s gifts and ready to live as
faithful stewards.
P: We come with faith, trusting God beyond what we can see.
L: We come with hope, believing God is leading us into a good future.
P: We come with love, ready to share grace with the people
around us.
L: And we come seeking life- the abundant life Jesus offers us.
P: We receive that life with open hearts and offer ourselves,
our gifts, and our resources to God.
L: Let us worship the One who makes all things possible.
P: Today with faith, hope, love, and life stirring within us, we
worship our great and generous God!
OPENING SONG: Let’s Just Praise the Lord
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Bind Us Together
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Thank You, Jesus
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
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: John 10:1-10
MESSAGE: Faith, Hope, Love, Life: The Gift of Life!
MAKING OUR COMMITMENTS: Thank you, Lord
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Give Thanks
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are So Blessed
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: We Are So Blessed