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
The Wright family with the loss of Donna
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
The Eileen Hanks family with the loss of Gordon
Paul Szabo
Frances Conraads, Cindy Bierman’s mother
Jackie Hess
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jayne Barnard
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the health care workers of our community.
SPECIAL SUNDAY ~ HUMAN RELATIONS DAY
Human Relations Day is a special Sunday across our denomination, focused on fostering better relationships and supporting community and youth outreach. On the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we celebrate and take up a special offering to help bring vision of a “beloved community” to life. Special envelopes are available at the entrances to the worship center.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Connie McLaughlin in memory of Ann and Clayton McLaughlin’s 70th Anniversary which would have been January 21st.
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
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Solar Oven Projects
The key goal of the Solar Oven Project is to assist people in living in energy-scarce areas of the world to utilize the free energy of the sun for cooking and other energy needs.
JANUARY “ONE THING”
Our January “One Thing” is Adopt a Senior for the class of 2026 for the MSD Caring Closet. Donations will help purchase Caps/Gowns/ Tassels/ Year Books and a graduation gift. Our goal is to “adopt” 10 seniors for a total of $1550.
THE VISION OF THE UMC
Next Sunday will begin a 3-part sermon series focusing on the new vision statement of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
ATTENTION MOMS!
A new ministry called “Common Grounds: Downtown Moms” has begun, we meet downstairs in the Youth Room. Moms are invited to gather for coffee, connection, and encouragement while kids are in Sunday School. No prep, no pressure- just a welcoming place to relax, breathe, and belong.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Tired of the cold weather? Set your sites on warmer days ahead by planning to attend church camp! Our United Methodist camps provide a great opportunity for people of all ages to experience Christ, Community and Creation! Registration opens January 21st. Check out the website
https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events or see Pastor Amber if you have any questions.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage feed by Chris Cakes will be Tuesday, February 17th. We will be serving from 11am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Sign-up sheets for volunteering and donating food items will be in the gathering area prior to and after worship service. It truly takes a village for this event, so please consider helping.
LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Our Little Free Pantry is installed! It is located by the ramp and is stocked with items from our December “One Thing”. Thank you to those that made this dream a reality, especially to Russ McCormick for building it.
BELOVED WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Join us at our church for a two- day women’s conference experience featuring worship, encouragement, and connection February 6th and 7th. All women from our church and community are welcome as we gather and are reminded that we are deeply loved. Sign up today in the gathering area!
2026 BIBLE READING PLAN
For those of you who like to have a reading plan, Pastor Keith has developed a plan for 2026 in which we’ll read together through Paul’s letter, which makes up about 2/3 of the New Testament. This reading plan will take us chronologically through Paul’s letters and we’ll be reading 1-2 chapters a week. You can pick up a reading guide on the tables at each entry to the Worship Center or at the Welcome Desk by the church office.
GLOW PARTY!
Get ready to glow! Join us for a Glow Party on Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 PM in the church gathering area. This free event is packed with games, snacks and family fun. All families are welcome- glow sticks provided. Wear white or neon and light up the fun!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri-Sat, Jan 30-31, Winter Connection (Sioux Falls)
Fri-Sat, Feb 6-7, Beloved Women’s Conference
Sun., Feb 15, Youth Sunday
Tue., Feb 17, Shrove Tuesday
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
MONDAY
6:30 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Bible Study (Natalie’s Rm.103)
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Carol Hasz
GATHERING SONGS: 10,000 Reasons
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord/ Awesome God
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come, people of God- remember who you are.
P: We are God’s beloved children.
L: Not defined by fear or failure but claimed by grace.
P: We are forgiven and made new in Christ.
L: Called not just to believe, but to follow.
P: We are disciples of Jesus.
L: We do not walk this journey alone.
P: We are the Body of Christ, joined together in love.
L: Sent into the world with hope and purpose.
P: We are ambassadors of Christ’s reconciliation.
L: So come- children of light, people of promise.
P: We come to worship the One who tells us who we are.
OPENING SONG: Here I Am To Worship
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Jacob’s Ladder
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids of the Kingdom
TIME OF PRAYER: In Jesus’ Name
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 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: Genesis 32:24-32
MESSAGE: Wrestling & Limping with God
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Trading My Sorrows
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: This Little Light of Mine
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: This Little Light of Mine