~ Welcome ~
October 25th * 2026
Miracle Sunday
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”
Rev. Keith Nelson
Rev. Amber Laffey
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
Roger Nelson
Lee Heying, Janelle Davis & Tom Burdick’s stepfather
Lee Schroeder
Jason Kor
Howard Grinager
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Pray for all those involved with the harvest in this season.
MIRACLE SUNDAY
Please join us this Sunday for Miracle Sunday! We’ll receive a special offering to help fund our kitchen and dining room remodeling project, along with several other important building needs: repairing a crack in the ceiling, installing a new front door, and upgrading our security system. If you are unable to join us on Sunday but would still like to be a part of Miracle Offering, you can mail or drop off your donation at the church office. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us care for our church home!
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
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.
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” will be mashed potatoes for the Salvation Army Christmas Food Baskets. Our goal is to provide 250 bags or boxes of instant mashed potatoes.
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. If you ordered one, they will be in the gathering area on Sunday with your name on it. There are a few shirts available for purchase, contact the church office if you would like one. We will be encouraged to wear them to church on Sunday, November 1st.
CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES
If you haven’t returned your shoe boxes yet, please return them to the church office. They need to be turned into the Conference office by November 1st. Thank you to all that took a tag and shopped for a child. Your generosity is appreciated!
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Join us on Sunday, November 1st, for All Saints Sunday as we remember and honor those from our church family and community who have passed in the past year- those whose memorial, graveside, or funeral services our pastors have led. We hope to see you on November 1st.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Beginning next week, we will be looking at some one-time studies each week- about Creation, God’s Love, Faith and Prayer. We will have some craft activities to go with each week beginning October 28th through November 18th. For more details, reach out to Natalie.
SAVE THE DATE
On Sunday November 15th at 6:30 PM we will have our church conference here at the church. More information to come. All are welcome.
LOVE FEAST ANOUNCEMENTS
Love Feast is currently accepting County Fair stamps so they can purchase turkeys for the Christmas meal. Please drop stamps off at the church office.
LIFE QUEST SPECIAL APPRECIATION PROJECT
Let’s show our support for our Life Quest friends as they spread appreciation throughout our community! Life Quest is collecting baked goods to share with teachers and support staff at the local schools, including Avera Brady, Edgewood, and Rosewood. They are also collecting 12 oz. Gatorade bottles to deliver to our Police Department, Fire Department, and Sheriff’s Office. They are looking for 20 dozen baked goods and 12 oz. Gatorade bottles. If you would like to help them, please bring all donations to FUMC by noon on November 3rd. Thank you for helping us support Life Quest.
TRICK OR TREATING AT WESLEY ACRES
Join us for a spooktacular Trick or Treat Event at Wesley Acres on Saturday, October 31st 3-4pm. 1115 W. Havens Ave. Come dressed in costume and enjoy candy and treats. Bring your friends, family, and Halloween Spirit- it’s going to be a frightfully good time!
LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRY
We continue to collect non-perishable food items to help keep our Little Free Food Pantry stocked and available to those in need. Donations may be brought to the church office. Thank you for helping us share God’s love with our community!
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Ephesians 5:1-2
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat., Oct 31, Halloween
Sun., Nov 1, All Saints Sunday
Sat., Nov 7, United Women in Faith Soul Care
Sun, Nov 8, Youth Sunday
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
5:15 PM Love Feast Task Force
TUESDAY
9:30 PM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
FRIDAY- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Kathryn Fuhrer
HYMN SING: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 89 UMH
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 57 UMH
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High 2088 TFWS
Shine, Jesus, Shine 2173 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather today believing that God is still at work among us!
P: We come ready to see what God can do through us.
L: When a man could not reach Jesus on his own, his friends
carried him.
P: Together, they found a way when the way seemed impossible.
L: When obstacles stood in their path, they refused to give up hope.
P: Give us faith to work together, to lift one another up, and to
make room for miracles.
L: Today, we celebrate the miracles God has done and the
possibilities God places before us.
P: With open hearts, willing hands, and faith in Jesus, we are
ready to be part of God’s work!
ALL: Come, Holy Spirit! Lead us, strengthen us, and show us
what miracles can happen when we offer ourselves to God.
Amen.
OPENING SONG: Praise to the Lord, The Almighty 139 UMH
CELEBRATING GOD’S PRESENCE:
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME:
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: Mark 2:1-12
MESSAGE: The Miracle of “Together”
MIRACLE OFFERING:
What An Awesome God
PRAYER OF CELEBRATION:
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: To God Be the Glory 98 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: