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
Donna Wright
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
The Eileen Hanks family with the loss of Gordon
The Lippert family with the loss of their sister, Brenda
Paul Szabo
Frances Conraads, Cindy Bierman’s mother
Jackie Hess
Charlotte Chenoweth
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.
JANUARY FAMILY FUN-GAME DAY
Join Pastor Amber today, Sunday, January 11th from 3-4pm. You bring a game or puzzle to share with the other families, and we will provide drinks and snacks! All church families are welcome!
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Virgie Montgomery whose birthday would have been January 5th, by Peg Larson and family.
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
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.
“REVIVAL” BIBLE STUDY
Join us for a step back and look at Adam Hamiltons study on John Wesley. With this we will look at John Wesleys life and legacy and the message that he preached so that we might experience the modern day “Revival” that Wesley shared with us all. This is a 6-week study that will start after the Holidays, January 7, 2026, at 7pm. “Revival” books are available in the church office for $12.00. Hope to see you there. Any questions, please let Natalie know.
ATTENTION MOMS!
Starting today, Sunday, Jan 11th, a new ministry called “Common Grounds: Downtown Moms” will begin, we will 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.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations in the noisy buckets will go to the Mitchell Grade School Lunch Program. Thank you for your generosity towards our students in need.
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 starting today, Sunday January 11th. 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.
WINTER CONNECTION
Winter Connection is an annual event for Middle School and High School youth sponsored by the Dakotas Conference Council on Youth Ministry. This year’s event will be held in Sioux Falls at Sioux Falls First UMC. Winter Connection is an opportunity for youth to gather, share, worship, and serve others. The event will be held January 30-31, and the cost is $40 per person. Please let Pastor Amber know if you plan on attending and if you have any questions.
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.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., Jan, 22 Love Feast
Fri-Sat, Jan 30-31, Winter Connection (Sioux Falls)
Fri-Sat, Feb 6-7, Beloved Women’s Conference
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
3-4:00 PM Family Fun Game Day
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
5:15 PM Communications
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
1:00 PM United Women in Faith (Rm. 103)
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Lenora Mah
HYMN SING: Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 349 UMH
Jesus Loves Me 191 UMH
Fill My Cup, Lord 641 UMH
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 2129 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: For people in darkness,
P: Christ is the light.
L: For people in despair,
P: Christ is our hope.
L: For people who are grieving,
P: Christ is our comfort.
L: For people who are burdened,
P: Christ is a friend who shares the load.
L: For people who are anxious,
P: Christ is calm assurance.
L: For people feeling uncertain,
P: Christ is our firm foundation.
L: For people who are confused,
P: Christ is the way forward.
L: For all who long for light and life,
P: Christ is among us.
L: Let us worship God.
P: We will follow the light.
OPENING SONG: I Sing the Almighty Power of God 152 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; thy 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 2:7-15, 19-23
MESSAGE: Do Not Be Afraid: Recalculating
SONG: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart 500 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Just a Closer Walk with Thee 2158 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: