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 Neugebauer/Moe families with the loss of Terry, LeAnn’s brother
The Radel family with the loss of Virginia
Emile Laurendeau
Christeen Scheurenbrand
Jayne Barnard
Jackie Hess
Jason and Laurie Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the nation and people of the Philippines that have been devastated by a recent typhoon.
Also, pray for those who are feeling hopeless in their journey of life.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations in the noisy buckets will go the Mitchell Grade School lunch program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.
VETERANS DAY
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the church office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th.
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
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
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 and in place through the last Sunday in November. It is conveniently located in the chapel for easy access. So please, if you haven’t already, stop by and have your photo taken.
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.
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 enter November, may 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 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.
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: Psalm 27:13-14 (ESV)
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
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
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
Thurs., Dec 4, Love Feast
Sun., Dec 7, Service of Remembrance (2pm-Chapel)
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
8:00-3:00 PM Oral Interpretation
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY VETERAN’S DAY- OFFICE CLOSED
6:30 PM In A Village
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
11:00 AM LifeQuest
6:30- 8:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
6:00 PM Van Gorp Wedding Rehearsal
SATURDAY
4:00 PM Van Gorp Wedding
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music-Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Sydnie Pischel
HYMN SING: Fill My Cup, Lord 641 UMH
Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158 UMH
Living for Jesus 2149 TFWS
Give Thanks 2036 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather together in this holy place;
P: Hoping a song touches our hearts,
L: Looking for strength to endure,
P: Willing a prayer to reach heaven,
L: Longing for peace to well up within,
P: Listening for a word that comforts,
L: Waiting for the children to explode with joy,
P: Desiring an outpouring of God’s Spirit.
L: We gather today, in holy anticipation,
P: And God meets us here.
OPENING SONG: For the Beauty of the Earth (Vs.1,2,4,5) 92 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
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: Romans 8:24-25 (ESV)
MESSAGE: Faith, Hope, Love, Life: HOPE!
SONG: It Is Well with My Soul (Vs.1,2,4) 377 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Vs.1,2) 2146 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: