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
wifi password: L&ve1234
“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
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.
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
Mary Crane and Jan Quenzer have been planting and watering the planters on the South side of the church for the past 10 years. This has been a fun and rewarding job, however they have decided to pass the duties on to someone else. If you are interested, please reach out to Tonya in the church office.
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.
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.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Dive into the Blessings of Revelation as we begin a new study in September. We will be looking at the book Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation. We will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm beginning September 3rd and on Sunday mornings at 9am beginning September 7th. This will give you two options to attend each week. There are books and study sheets in the office with Tonya. The books cost $11/ea.
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 Helpers, Youth Leaders and Helpers, Coordinating Children's Ministry, or inspire our young people through your musical gifts! Will you consider joining our team and help make a difference?
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Psalm 90:1-2 NLT
Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
If you haven’t registered your child for Sunday School or Youth Group yet, please stop by the office and fill out the registration form. Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have current information on file. If you have any questions, please let us know.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND HELPERS
Conni and Deb will be having a meeting on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30pm in the chapel. This will be a brief informational meeting regarding Sunday School (pre-k thru 7th grade) which is on the calendar to begin on Sunday, September 7th, so please plan on attending. If you have any questions, please call the office at 605-996-7721.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., Aug 28, Love Feast
Mon., Sept 1, Labor Day/Office Closed
Sun., Sept 7, Sunday School Begins/Backpack Blessing
Wed., Sept 10, Youth Group Begins
Thurs., Sept 11, Love Feast
Sun., Sept 21, Suicide Healing & Hope Service 4pm
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
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture- Deb Wilson
GATHERING SONGS: Shout to the Lord 2074 TFWS
How Majestic Is Your Name 2023 TFWS
Glorify Thy Name 2016 TFWS
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Lord, we come to worship you in spirit and in truth today.
P: May we hear from you as we give you praise.
L: Some of us have come seeking your will for our lives.
P: Give us a spirit of discernment to know how we can reach
out to those who need our help.
L: Time is of the essence.
P: We do not wish to tarry but to be ever present in the lives of
your people. We thank you for the ways in which you will use us this week in our community.
OPENING SONG: Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
TIME OF PRAYER: All I Need Is You (Vs.1,2,4) 2080 TFWS
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: Matthew 14:13-21 NLT
MESSAGE: “You Already Have What You Need”
Rev. Amber Laffey
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: To Know You More 2161 TFWS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are Called (Vs.1,2) 2172 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: We Are Called (Vs.3) 2172 TFWS