~ Welcome ~
November 8th 2026
Youth Sunday/
Noisy Buckets
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
The family of Clarence Steffes with his passing
The family of MaryBeth Hohn with her passing
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 our leaders who remain in office, who are returning to office, and those newly elected to office. May God's Grace and Wisdom be with them all.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations will go towards sponsoring students through Haiti Alive. For every $200 raised, a student is sponsored to go to school for the year.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Ron Gate’s 95th Birthday.
Join us in celebrating Ron’s 95th Birthday at an Open House at Bradley’s Legends room on Thursday November 12th from 1-3:00 PM. Cards and memories would be greatly enjoyed and may be sent to: 113 N. Harmon Dr., Mitchell, SD 57301
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
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota
NOVEMBER “ONE THING”
Our November “One Thing” is mashed potatoes for the Salvation Army Christmas Food Baskets. Our goal is to provide 250 bags or boxes of instant mashed potatoes.
YOUTH SUNDAY
A special thank you to our youth for leading us in worship on Youth Sunday! We are grateful for your willingness to share your gifts, talents, and faith with our church family. Thank you for reminding us of the joy of serving God and for being such an important part of our church.
VETERAN’S DAY
In observance of Veteran’s Day, the church office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, and there will be no Youth Group that evening. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
CHURCH CONFERENCE
Join us for our yearly Church Conference gathering on Sunday November 15th at 6:30 PM in the chapel. District Superintendent Brandon Vetter will lead our time together. All are welcome
“OPEN” TO GOD
OPEN HEARTS. OPEN HANDS. OPEN DOORS.
A Three-Week Journey in Faithful Stewardship
Have you ever stopped to consider just how much you have to be thankful for? God has blessed us in countless ways—with grace, gifts, abilities, relationships, and opportunities. But gratitude isn't just about recognizing what we've received; it's about how we respond.
Stewardship begins with a grateful heart. It's about recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God and allowing that gratitude to shape how we live, how we give, and how we welcome others. Because stewardship is about much more than what's in the offering plate. It's about living generously and sharing the blessings we've received!
November 22nd will be our Celebration Sunday. Please be thinking and praying about the ways God is leading you to be committed to our church for the year to come.
BISHOP’S THANKSGIVING OFFERING
This year’s Bishops Thanksgiving Offering will be to support the Spirit Lake Food Sustainability Project. Your gift helps nourish families, welcome mission teams, grow gardens, preserve food, support ministry partnerships, and strengthen a hopeful future. There is a donation box in the gathering area on one of the high-top tables. May your gratitude this Thanksgiving overflow into acts of grace.
TECH BOOTH HELP NEEDED
Do you have an interest or a natural ability with technology? We need you!! Our tech team is looking for some additional helpers to be trained in running sound, video, or the livestream and cameras at the church. This could involve being on the team for a Sunday morning, but they especially need someone who would be able to help out with funerals during the week. If you are interested in learning more about this serving opportunity, please talk to Jaimie Larson.
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.
Beginning on Sunday November 8th, Love Feast will begin with sign-ups for donations and for workers for their December 17th Christmas Meal. They are also asking for donations of hats and gloves/mittens which will be given away at that meal. There will be boxes at each entry to the Worship Center.
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: Psalm 100: 1-2
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Nov 15, Church Conference (6:30pm Chapel)
Sun, Nov 22, Stewardship Sunday
Thurs., Nov 26, Thanksgiving Day/Office Closed
Sun., Nov 29, First Sunday of Advent
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
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
8:00 AM Oral Interpretation
9:30 PM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY VETERAN’S DAY/OFFICE CLOSED
THURSDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
5:30 PM Love Feast (Masonic Hall)
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Youth
Scripture Readings- Youth
WELCOME:
SONG: God So Loved
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come, everyone, and gather in the presence of our gracious God!
P: We come with grateful hearts, ready to worship and give
thanks.
L: When life is joyful, God is with us. When life is difficult, God is still
with us.
P: In every season, we have reasons to remember God’s
goodness.
L: For the blessings we see and the blessings we sometimes
overlook, let us give thanks.
P: For family, friends, new beginnings, and the gift of each new
day, we give thanks.
L. Young and old, let us lift our voices in praise!
P: We will worship the Lord with gladness and enter God’s
presence with thanksgiving!
L: Let everything we say and do bring honor to God.
ALL: Let us worship the Lord with grateful hearts! Amen.
OPENING PRAYER:
SUNDAY SCHOOL SONG: This Little Light of Mine
YOUNG DESCIPLES TIME:
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & 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
SONG: Waymaker
SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:11-19 & Psalm 100
MESSAGE: Pastor Amber
SONG: Gratitude
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CLOSING SONG: Reckless Love
BENEDICTION: