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 Metz family with the loss of Louise
The Claggett family with the loss of Alice
Gary Vaughn
Jayne Barnard
Jackie Hess
Bev Rowley
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Praying for safety and alertness for all those involved
with bringing in the harvest.
YOUTH GROUP NEEDS YOU!
Our weekly youth group is thriving with 25-30 kids each week- and we need more adult chaperones to stay in compliance with our Safer Sanctuaries policy. No teaching required! If you can volunteer for just one hour once or twice a month (or even every 6 weeks), we’d love to have you. Contact Pastor Amber or Tonya if you’re willing to help.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Please join us next Sunday, October 5th for World Communion Sunday. It is a day that we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world.
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
CASA
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
Our September “One Thing” is individually wrapped snacks for our youth group. Examples would be individual packaged chips, crackers, or cookies.
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” will be Green Beans for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets.
PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED
We are planning on taking photos for our directory for a few weeks in October and a few weeks in November. We will have a studio set up in our chapel for easy and convenient access. We are looking for a couple of individuals that would be willing to take the pictures prior to and following worship on those Sundays. We will have a camera available to use. If you are interested in taking pictures for us, please let Tonya or Pastor Keith know.
ANATOMY OF BELONGING
Anatomy is defined as the study of the structure of the human body, an animal, plant, or other organism. In this sermon series Pastor Keith will be focusing on the realm of “belonging” and what makes a person feel that they belong or don’t belong. Jesus was continually opening his arms and the doors of God’s Kingdom to invite people to belong. As a church I believe that is a part of our mission too. So, join us for this story as we study the characteristics or elements of what belonging is all about.
“ATTRACTED TO HOPE”
In his latest book, Attracted to Hope, Bruce Blumer talks of the power of hope that he has seen and experienced in the midst of the chaos of the world and even with his own difficult cancer diagnosis. It is a book of encouragement that helps empower each of us to help create hope in our lives and in our world. Bruce will be in our Church on Sunday, November 9 to talk about his book and also the ministry of Haiti Alive. Copies of this book are in the Gathering Area. The suggested donation for a copy of the book is $15.00.
FREE RESOURCES
Over the last several years we’ve offered various studies and other resources to you or church family. We are cleaning out our office closet to make more room. We have placed books and resources to give away in the gathering area by the “Welcome” wall. Take a look and take items you find interesting. No Charge. Just use them. Thanks!
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (CEB)
There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; and there are different ministries and the same Lord; and there are different activities but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good.
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.
THANK YOU
The ALS Walk on Sept. 20th brought in $76,000. Our team “Burt’s Buddies” was able to donate $8,000! This church gave generously to help us reach that number. Our family is once again overwhelmed by your generosity! Thank you!!! The Wilson family
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Oct 5, World Communion Sunday
Thurs., Oct 9, Love Feast
Fri-Sun, Oct 10-12, DAK YOUTH (Aberdeen)
Sun., Oct 19, The Great Pumpkin Family Gathering 3PM
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm. S1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
2:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
9:00 AM TOPS (Rm.103)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Becky Moore
HYMN SING: This Is My Father’s World 144 UMH
Come, Thou Almighty King 61 UMH
I Surrender All 354 UMH
God Is Here Today 2049 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: God is calling you and me today.
P: May we be open to hear God’s Call in our lives.
L: God needs your gifts and graces to help others.
P: May we use the blessings God gives us to benefit others.
L: Come, let us worship and celebrate God’s love for us.
P: We will show our faithfulness in our words and actions.
AMEN.
(Used with permission from MinistryMatters.com)
OPENING SONG: There’s Within My Heart a Melody 380 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: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 & John 6:5-12 (CEB)
MESSAGE: Anatomy of Belonging: Here’s What I Have!
SONG: We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise 2031 TFWS
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
(Vs.1,2,4) 2153 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: