Bulletin 06.29.2025

Downtown Mitchell

First United  Methodist Church

310 N Rowley

        Mitchell SD 57301                     

www.downtownfirstumc.com

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“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

Sondra Russell

Janette Adams

Mary Ellen Jepsen

Oliver McCutchan

Linda Claggett

LouOra Houk

Carolrae McCorkell

Louise Metz

Maxine Baker

Jason Wosje

Tom Kulm

Bonnie Kor

Jason Kor

Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson

Laura Barta Lindquist

Pray for the churches and leadership that will be providing VBS experiences for the children and youth of our community.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

The church office will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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

Abbott House 

JUNE “ONE THING”

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

JULY “ONE THING”

Our July “One Thing” will be $10 gift cards for ice cream for Big Friend Little Friend. The cards can be from DQ, B&G Milkyway, McDonalds, Zesto’s, or Culver’s.

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 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

MATILDA’S COFFEE & DESSERTS

Bible Food Truck VBS is “on a roll” at Downtown Mitchell FUMC! Our VBS day was so much fun, that we are getting ready for our next one! Join us July 20th. We will have Matilda’s Coffee & Desserts here from 8:30-12:30. They will be in the parking lot to the North of the church. Make sure to stop by before or after worship service or VBS to grab a drink and/or a dessert!

WHY ARE WE HERE

You may have noticed something new on the front of our Sunday morning bulletin. A new statement. It is our church’s new adopted purpose or mission statement. It states why we exist or why we believe God has placed this church here. Next week Pastor Keith will begin a new sermon series explaining the value of a mission statement and what this statement means for our church family. Be sure to join us for this series!!!

SUMMER INTERN

Meet Ava, Hi my name is Ava Laffey! I’m going into my senior year at Parkston High School. This summer I will be serving as a Samuel Intern for both Downtown First UMC and Fusion through the Dakotas Conference. I am excited to see what all I will do through God and His grace! If you have any questions about me and my internship, please feel free to talk to me!

Help us welcome Ava! We are grateful and excited to have her!

VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Colossians 1:28-29 (CEB)

This is what we preach as we warn and teach every person with all wisdom so that we might present each one mature in Christ. I work hard and struggle for this goal with his energy, which works in me powerfully.

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.

KONNECT WITH KEITH

If you are interested in learning more about our church and becoming a member, Pastor Keith will lead a membership class “Konnect with Keith” on Sunday, July 13th at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided and will conclude by 1:30pm. If you are planning on attending, please call the church office so we can plan accordingly for lunch, 605-996-7721.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs., July 10, Love Feast

Sun., July 13, Konnect with Keith (membership class)

Sun., July 20, VBS 9:45-11:15

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK 

SUNDAY

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

10:00 AM        Worship Service

1:00-4:00 PM  Patzlaff Anniversary Open House/Dining Room

MONDAY       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

TUESDAY

9:30 AM         Staff

4:30 PM         TOPS

6:30 PM         Church Council           

7:00 PM         Troop 75

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY          INDEPENDENCE DAY/OFFICE CLOSED

SATURDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED  

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders

Scripture- Paul Mah

HYMN SING: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee  89 UMH

                       Only Trust Him  337 UMH

                       Lord, I Lift Your Name on High  2088 TFWS

                       He Has Made Me Glad  2270 TFWS      

PRELUDE:

GREETING:

CALL TO WORSHIP:

                       Centering Moment- Pastor Led

OPENING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms  133 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:Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:6-12 (CEB)

MESSAGE: Where Are We Going? – Now What??

SONG: Seek Ye First  405 UMH

SHARING OUR GIFTS:

RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENDING SONG: Here I Am, Lord  593 UMH                             

BENEDICTION:

POSTLUDE: