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
The Krcil family with the loss of Kristi’s father, Warren West
The Kohlenberg family with the loss of Nora’s father, Robert Janssen
Carol McManus
Bev Rowley
Irene Swenson
Sondra Russell
LouOra Houk
Carolrae McCorkell
Louise Metz
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all the children and youth at our Camps, and especially the youth who will be attending LTC Camp at Lake Poinsett
CELEBRATIONS
The baptism of Skye VanThuyne
The birth of Everett Jon Salmonson, Trevor & Cortney Salmonson’s son
The birth of Wilder Duane Buechler, Anthony & McKayla Buechler’s son
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Skye Lynn VanThuyne. We welcome Skye into our church family.
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
Mitchell Food Pantry
JULY “ONE THING”
Our July “One Thing” is $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.
MATILDA’S COFFEE & DESSERTS
This Sunday, July 20, 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!
WORSHIP IN THE PLAZA
Join us! Sunday August 3rd at 10am for worship in the Corn Palace Plaza. There will be some chairs available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. There is a parking lot to the South of the plaza, right behind Bradley’s for easy access. If you have any questions, please call the church office.
LAST BASH OF SUMMER
Let’s have a blast at the Last Summer Bash with our brothers and sisters of Fusion UMC. The event will take place at Patton Young Park on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 5-7pm. There will be a potluck with hamburgers and hotdogs provided, please bring a side to share. Also, bring a canned food item to help kick off the DWU Food Drive. We could use a couple of people to help with setup and clean up. We also need someone to help with the play-by-play during the kickball game. Talk to Pastor Keith for more info.
BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS-VOLUNTEER TODAY!
We have an amazing volunteer opportunity for you! Shape young lives and help children and youth grow in their faith! We have a wonderful team of family ministry volunteers, and we provide support and training to help you succeed. There are many roles available: Sunday School Teachers and Helpers, Youth Leaders and Helpers, Coordinating Children's Ministry or Youth Ministry, or inspire our young people through your musical gifts! Will you consider joining our team and help make a difference? If you want to find out more with NO obligation or pressure, please join us for our Family Ministry Training and Orientation, Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be available! ALL who are ready to find out more about all the awesome opportunities in Family Ministry are welcome to join us!
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Matthew 7:17-18
In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS WANTED
Our turn for driving for Meals on Wheels will run from Sept. 22 to Oct.31 this year. If you are willing to assist, or want more information about what is involved, contact Dave Mitchell or the church office.
SUMMER INTERN
Hello! My name is McKenna Thomason. I recently graduated from DWU this past May with a communications degree. This summer I got the opportunity to be an intern for Downtown First UMC and cannot wait to help the church in any way I can! I am so grateful for this experience and I’m happy to be a part of this community full of amazing people!
SCHOOL SUPPLY/ BACKPACK VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Carol Hasz will be in the gathering area prior to and after worship service with sign-up opportunities for help organizing and distribution of school supplies and backpack giveaway. This is a great way to help a great cause!
“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Aug 3, Worship in the Corn Palace Plaza
Fri., Aug 8, Love Feast Backpack Give Away 4-7pm
Sat., Aug 9, Love Feast Backpack Give Away 8:30-11:30
Sun., Aug 10, VBS 9:45-11:15
Sun., Aug 10, Cookout and Kickball with Fusion 5pm
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
8:30-12:30 Matilda’s Coffee & Dessert Trailer
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm. S1)
9:45- 11:15 VBS
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Family Ministry Volunteer Mtg/Safe Sanctuary Training
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Chris Lippert
HYMN SING: I Love to Tell the Story 156 UMH
The Old Rugged Cross 504 UMH
I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing 333 UMH
Come and Find the Quiet Center 2128 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Those close by and those at a distance,
P: Praise the Lord.
L: Old ones and new ones,
P: Sing out your joy.
L: Short ones, tall ones, and those in between,
P: Give thanks to our Maker.
L: Happy ones, sad ones, and those frazzled by the pace of life,
P: Bless our God who knows all our days.
L: All you gathered in this holy moment,
P: Sing and praise our God.
OPENING SONG: Spirit of the Living God 393 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISM:
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Vs.1&2 611 UMH
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Vs.3&4 611 UMH
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; they 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: Luke 10:1-9; 13:18-21
MESSAGE: Where Are We Going? – The Quiet Takeover!
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Bring Forth the Kingdom 2190 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: