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, showing love and grace to all we encounter, by living out God’s Kingdom together.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Kathy Ruml
Tim Mullican
The family of Carol McManus
Virginia Stahlecker
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 the workers at the Mitchell Food Pantry and all they do to help those with food insecurities here in Mitchell.
THANK YOU
A very special thank you to all my friends and family that helped me celebrate my 90th birthday with cards, phone calls and texts. It was a great birthday week. ~ Betty Fortier
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
Haiti Project
AUGUST “ONE THING”
Our August “One Thing” is Macaroni Noodles for Mitchell Weekend Snack Pack Program. The noodles will be packaged with ingredients for a family to make a hotdish for a meal.
VBS AND GOOD NEWS COFFEE CO. TRAILER
Our last VBS for the summer will be Sunday, August 10th 9:45-11:15am. All pre-school- 5th grade children are welcome! We will have Good News Coffee Co. trailer here from 9-11:30am. Make sure to stop by before or after worship service or VBS to grab a drink and/or dessert.
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.
GARDEN SURPLUS
If you have excess garden produce, you are welcome to bring it to the church. There is a produce table in the Gathering Area. If you need/want the veggies, please leave a donation in the basket and take them with you. The money benefits World Hunger.
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?
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Lamentations 3:22-24
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
YOUTH PASTOR/COORDINATOR
Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church is looking for the right person to develop, guide and coordinate the youth ministries of our church. This is a part-time position that focuses on building relationships with youth and helping our youth grow in their faith and be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today. For more information or to fill out a job application stop by the church office at 310 N. Rowley Street, Mitchell, during normal business hours.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Honoring and remembering children gone too soon. Walk to Remember, Sunday, Sunday August 17th, 1-4pm at Granite Springs 25840 422nd Ave., Alexandria, SD. Along the walking path will be memorial signs sharing the stories of the children being remembered. If you have any questions, contact LeAnn Moe at 605-770-8193.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
It is that time of year…time to register for Sunday School and Youth Group. Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have current information on file. Registration is available online or stop by the office for a hard copy. If you have any questions, please let us know.
“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Thurs., Aug 14, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm. S1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
4-7:00 PM Backpack/School Supplies Giveaway
SATURDAY
8:30-11:30 Backpack/School Supplies Giveaway
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS: My Feet Are on the Rock
Waymaker
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Affirmation led by Pastor Keith
OPENING SONG: How Great Is Our God
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Wonderful Counselor
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Fishers of Men
TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit of the Living God
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 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: Acts 10:1-22
MESSAGE: Open Doors & Open Tables
COMMUNION:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
(Part of coming forward for Communion)
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sent Out in Jesus Nam
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Get All Excited