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 Barrows & Grace families with the loss of Becky Grace
Jackie Hess
Jan Armin
Kathy Ruml
Virginia Stahlecker
Bev Rowley
Irene Swenson
LouOra Houk
Carolrae McCorkell
Louise Metz
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all the teachers, school staff and students as they prepare for the start of the new school year.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! Money collected in the noisy buckets will be donated to the Weekend Snack Program.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously.
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.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Today, beginning at 1pm. 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.
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: Romans 8:35, 37
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tue., Aug 19-21, Dakotafest
Wed., Aug 20, Mitchell’s First Day of School
Wed., Aug 20-24, Corn Palace Festival
Thurs., Aug 28, Love Feast
Mon., Sept 1, Labor Day/Office Closed
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
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Jan Quenzer
HYMN SING: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 64 UMH
Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands 273 UMH
Jesus Is All the World to Me 469 UMH
My Life Is in You, Lord 2032 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We are led,
P: Beside still waters.
L: We are fed,
P: At a huge banquet table.
L: We are accompanied,
P: Through valleys of shadow and despair.
L: We are guided,
P: To do justice and righteousness.
L: We are anointed,
P: Blessed and filled.
L: We sing,
P: Of God’s goodness and mercy.
OPENING SONG: All Things Bright and Beautiful (Vs.1,2,4) 147 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
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: 1 Samuel 3:1-21
MESSAGE: “Called on Purpose” Rev. Steve Trefz
SONG: Jesus Calls Us (Vs.1,2,5) 398 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Standing on the Promises (Vs.1,2,4) 374 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: