~ Welcome ~
October 4th, 2026
Communion
Sunday School & Confirmation ~ 9:00 am
Fellowship ~ 9:00 am
Worship ~ 10:00 am
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
Margaret Smith
Lee Heying, Janelle Davis & Tom Burdick’s stepfather
Lee Schroeder
Jason Kor
Roger Nelson
Howard Grinager
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the saleswomen and salesmen of our community and the part they play in keeping our
community going.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Please join us this Sunday, October 4th for World Communion Sunday. It is a day that we celebrate our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world.
HOSPITALITY
The hospitality team needs goldfish for Sundays. Please drop donations off at the church office and thank you for your generosity!
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Irene Swenson 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
As One Ministry
OCTOBER “ONE THING”
Our October “One Thing” is stove top stuffing for the Mitchell Area Food Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets. Our goal is to provide them with 600 boxes of stuffing.
2026 KINDNESS CAMPAIGN T-SHIRT
As our nation heads towards elections in a month, our church is once again participating in the National Kindness Campaign. This year’s T-shirt has the simple message of “Let’s Love One Another” on it. Our church name and logo appear on the back of the shirt. This shirt design fits in so well with our own Sunday School Theme; “GOAL” – Go Out And Love. To get your own T-Shirt, go to (https://www.promoplace.com/fumc/). Last day to order is at midnight on Wednesday, October 6th. Don’t wait! Order today! We will be asked to wear them to church on Sunday, November 1st.
NOISY BUCKETS
This year we have a new project for the Noisy Bucket money that is collected. The money raised will be used to sponsor a child at the school that the Haiti Alive project sponsors. It costs $200 to sponsor a child. So, for every $200 we collect Bruce Blumer will send us another picture of a child we are supporting for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you for making this a great project…and helping children in Haiti.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE
Please send coins with your children to Sunday School on October 4th for our Classroom Noisy Buckets Coin Challenge. The class that brings the most coins will carry them up for Noisy Buckets on Sunday October 11th.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY
As we dig deeper into what Spiritual Gifts are in the current sermon series, please be sure to take the spiritual gifts inventory to discover what your gifts are. There is a QR code available with your smart phone to connect with the inventory. Or via your computer: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/spiritual-gifts-inventory/en.
Paper versions of the inventory are available in the gathering area or in the church office. Once you know your top 5 spiritual gifts, please share them with the church office. Our desire is to help people serve in areas of their giftedness.
LOVEFEAST ANOUNCEMENTS
Love Feast has been chosen to receive 10% of sales from Gliks on Thursday, October 8th. The task force would appreciate your support.
Also, there are excess kitchen items for a free will offering in the hallway near the gathering area.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM REMODEL PROJECT
Work has begun on the Kitchen/Dining Room Remodel. This has been a project long in coming. The work to be done includes new cabinets, floor, ceiling, lighting, walls freshly painted and textured, and some new appliances. The total project is anticipated to be around $120,000. The Trustees have some funds on hand and are seeking donations to complete the project. If you’d like to donate, you can talk to Dawn Williams, a Trustee, Pastor Keith, or simply bring your gift to the church and make sure it is marked Kitchen Project. Thank you for your interest and help. We look forward to the completed project.
GRIEF SHARE
Grief Share support group meets on Sundays at 6:30pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For more information contact Jan Quenzer at 605-770-9316.
CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES
Once again, our church is going to participate in the Christmas Shoe Box project that benefits people here in the Dakotas Conference. If you have some empty shoe boxes at home, please bring them to the church. And stay tuned for more information and for the Christmas Shoe Box tree to go up with shoe boxes ready to be taken and filled. Thanks!!
LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
Our church Little Free Food Pantry continues to be a resource for individuals and families in our community. We stock it every day. We are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food items such as; cup of noodles, mac & cheese cups, breakfast cereal cups, granola bars and individual wrapped crackers. Donations can be brought to the church office.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri., Oct. 9-11, Dak Youth (Aberdeen)
Sat., Oct. 10, DWU Blue and White Day Parade
Sun., Oct 18, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Fellowship in Gathering Area
9:00 AM Mom’s Small Group (Youth Room)
9:00 AM Sunday School & Confirmation
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Rm.S-1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
1:30 PM Round Table (Gathering Area)
TUESDAY
9:30 PM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
5:30 PM Love Feast (Holy Spirit Catholic Church)
FRIDAY- SUNDAY
Dak Youth (Aberdeen)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Curt Talley
GATHERING SONGS: The Gift of Love 408 UMH
Bind Us Together 2226 TFWS
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In beauty and mystery,
P: We see the face of God.
L: In the common and the ordinary,
P: We know the love of Christ.
L: In the bread and the cup,
P: We taste the presence of God.
L: In the song and in the embrace,
P: We share the joy of faith.
L: And on this great day,
P: We participate in this Holy meal with the world.
OPENING SONG: One Bread, One Body 620 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME: Jesus Loves the Little Children
TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit of the Living God 393 UMH
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: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, 13:1-13
MESSAGE: You’ve Got Gifts: The Greatest Gift
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts & the Elements
Service of Word and Table II- The Great Thanksgiving 13-14 UMH
Sharing in Communion
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Take My Life, and Let It Be (Vs.1&2) 399 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Take My Life, and Let It Be (Vs.3) 399 UMH