Bulletin 06.15.2025

Downtown Mitchell

First United  Methodist Church

310 N Rowley

        Mitchell SD 57301                     

www.downtownfirstumc.com

  wifi password: L&ve1234

“We exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus, sharing love and grace to all we encounter, by living out God’s Kingdom together.”

IN OUR PRAYERS

The family of Norma Wilson

The family of Mary Mountain

Louise Metz

Maxine Baker

Nancy Jarabek

Jason Wosje

Tom Kulm

Bonnie Kor

Jason Kor

Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson

Laura Barta Lindquist

NOISY BUCKETS

Noisy Bucket Sunday is today! All donations in the noisy buckets will go to the Mitchell School lunch program. Thank you for your generosity towards our children in need.

FATHER’S DAY

In honor of Father’s Day Sunday, June 15th we will have cans of root beer as a gift for ALL men worshipping with us. Happy Father’s Day! 

LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Kingston Hubbard’s birthday, which would have been June 22nd, by Gary and Janet (Hubbard) Jorgensen & 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

Abbott House 

JUNE “ONE THING”

Our June “One Thing” is classic colors fine line Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack giveaway.

PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY

The United Methodist Church uses this day to speak out for peace and justice. Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as peacemakers in resolving conflict. We renew our commitment that to live into our mission of transforming the world, we must prioritize collaboration among nations, work to reduce the use and need for weapons, and foster just, equitable and durable solutions to the root causes of conflict. Contributions support programs that witness to God’s demands for a faithful, just, disarmed, and secure world.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the volunteers that helped our church with hosting the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service last week. We received many compliments on our friendliness and our hospitality. We couldn’t host these events without you, our church family, so thank you! We appreciate you!

VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Proverbs 23:23-24

Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instructions, and understanding. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him.

VBS 2025

Are you ready to go on a food truck adventure with God? The Bible Food Truck VBS will take you for a ride through the entire Bible, learning stories from the Old and the New Testament, making stops in different books of the Bible to see how food plays a role in so many of our favorite faith stories! A free family devotional will be available for every child that attends! Climb in and buckle up! It’s time to find God on

The Bible Food Truck! The first VBS will be Sunday, June 22nd from 9:45-11:15. If you are willing to help with VBS, please let Becky know.

LOVE FEAST BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Registration for backpacks and school supplies is now available. Go to Love Feast of Mitchell Facebook page for the registration link and for more information. In person sign-ups are also available at Love Feast and the Salvation Army. The deadline to apply for a shoe voucher is July 25th.

60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSAY OPEN HOUSE

Gale and Geri Patzlaff will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, June 29th from 1pm-4pm in the dining room at Downtown First United Methodist Church.

Cake and refreshments will be served. If you are unable to attend

cards may be sent to 25074 423rd Ave., Alexandria, SD 57311

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Natalie will start a 5-week bible study based on the book On Love- 20 Lessons for the World We Seek by Paul W. Chilcote & Janet K. Chilcote. The study will be held on Wednesday evenings ONLY at 7pm starting June 18th and continuing through July 23rd. Books are available, stop by the office.

“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun., June 22, VBS 9:45-11:15

Thurs., June 26, Love Feast

Friday, July 4, Independence Day

Thurs., July 10, Love Feast

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY

9:00 AM          Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)

10:00 AM        Worship Service

MONDAY                              

 7:00 PM       Finance

TUESDAY

9:30 AM         Staff

4:30 PM         TOPS

5:30 PM          Heart & Sole               

7:00 PM         Troop 75

WEDNESDAY

 7:00 PM          SPR

7:00 PM           Natalie’s Adult Bible Study (Rm. 103)

THURSDAY                          

                      NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY        

                     NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

SATURDAY

                    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED  

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music: Praise Team

Scripture: John Claggett

GATHERING SONGS: My Feet Are on the Rock

                                      Waymaker                                                                                       

GREETING:                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP:

  L: Fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers,

  P: Families & people of all shapes and sizes,  

  L: Come and worship.

  P: Loud singers and quiet hummers,

  L: Quick learners and patient teachers,  

  P: Bike riders, trail hikers, backyard grillers, &

       lawn chair sitters,

  L: Come and worship.

  P: We who feel younger than springtime or older than the hills,

  L: Come and worship.

  P: On this holy day…in this special place

  ALL: Come one and all…lets worship!

OPENING SONG: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship

CENTERING WORDS:

CENTERING SONG: All Who Are Thirsty

CENTERING PRAYER:                                                                                                    

CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Without Faith It’s Impossible

TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit Song  347 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 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: Mark 9:14-29

MESSAGE: The Fixer

FATHER’S DAY RECOGNITION

                  (SkitGuys Video- Father’s Day In the Life)

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: What Faith Can Do

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: May You Run and Not be Weary  2281 TFWS

BENEDICTION:

 POSTLUDE: I Saw the Light