~ Welcome ~
August 2, 2026
Communion
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
Dennis Westgard
Rob Salmonson
Lee Schroeder
Jason Kor
Roger Nelson
Mike Letcher, Sheila Letcher’s son
David and Linda Wosje
Howard Grinager
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all those who are struggling with realities
of day to day living.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
It is that time of year…time to register for Sunday School and Youth Group. Each year we ask parents to register their child/children so that we have current information on file. Registration is now available online on our website under the family ministries tab or you can stop by the office for a copy.
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
Haiti Project
AUGUST “ONE THING”
Our August "One Thing" collection is new puzzles for Our Home, Inc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES/BACKPACK VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Carol Hasz and Chrystal Melmer will be in the gathering area after worship service with sign-up opportunities for help organizing and distribution of school supplies and backpack giveaway. You can also sign-up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FAEA728A1F85-64830146-lovefeast.
GARDEN SURPLUS
If you have excess garden produce, you are welcome to bring it to the church. There is a produce table in the Gathering Area. If you need/want any veggies, please leave a donation in the basket. All money collected is used for a Missions Team project.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Walk to Remember, Sunday August 16th, 1-4pm at Granite Springs 25840 422nd Ave., Alexandria, SD. Along a walking path, there will be memorial signs sharing the stories of children gone too soon. If you have any questions, contact LeAnn Moe at 605-770-8193.
IS THIS YOU??
The church office is looking for someone who has skills and ability with Desk Top Publishing. We are seeking to create a brochure that will be used with our church family this fall. If you have ability in this area and would be willing to give a bit of your time, please contact the church office.
SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR
We are pleased to welcome Kathy Ruml as our new Sunday School Coordinator. We are grateful for her willingness to serve and look forward to the blessing God will bring through her ministry. Please join us in welcoming Kathy and keeping her in your prayers as she begins this new role.
THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS AT WORK & PLAY
Have you seen the Photo Wall outside Pastor Amber's office? Be sure to stop and check it out! If you have photos you'd like to share, send them to Tonya or Pastor Amber, and we'll add them to the wall. It's a fun way to celebrate the ministries, events, and gatherings that make up our church family. Take a look to see familiar faces, see some new ones, and catch a glimpse of all that's happening in the life of our church family!
SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEER TRAINING & SUPPER
As we prepare for another year of Children and Youth Ministry, mark your calendar for this important event! All Sunday School and Youth Ministry volunteers are asked to attend our mandatory Volunteer Training & Supper on August 12 at 5:30 in the chapel. We'll share a meal, review Safer Sanctuaries®, discuss ministry plans, and prepare for the year ahead. If you are unable to attend, please contact Pastor Amber.
NATALIE’S WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Fierce Women’s Bible Study is the next 6-week study beginning Wednesday, July 29 thru September 2 at 7pm. Study Workbooks have arrived and are in the office, the cost is $15ea. This is not just for women, all are welcome to join in. In this six-week study we will look at lesser-known female characters in the Bible and the ways they changed the world by living into God’s calling. Please contact Natalie if you have any questions.
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 tuna, pasta (Knorr), rice (Knorr), mac & cheese cups & breakfast items. Donations can be brought to 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
Wed., Aug 12, Volunteer Training 5:30pm
Thurs., Aug 13, Love Feast
Sun., Aug 16, Walk to Remember (Granite Springs 1-4pm)
Wed., Aug 19, First Day of School for Mitchell students
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Fellowship in Gathering Area
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Rm.S-1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
8:30-11:30 AM Pack School Supplies
3:00-7:30 PM Distribute Backpacks/School Supplies
4:00 PM The Grove Youth Group Arrives for overnight
SATURDAY
8:00-Noon Distribute Backpacks/School Supplies
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Sharon Broghammer
OPENING SONGS: Where He Leads Me (Vs.1&4) 338 UMH
Take My Life, and Let It Be 399 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: The waters before us may seem deep and uncertain.
P: Yet God is already preparing a way.
L: We come with hopes and fears, questions and dreams.
P: We come trusting that God is faithful.
L: God calls us beyond the safety of the shoreline.
P: We choose to step forward in faith.
L: We come today, not holding back, but offering ourselves completely
to God.
P: We are all in!
L: Let us worship the God who makes a way where there seems to be
no way.
P: We worship and love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind
and strength!
OPENING SONG: The Summons (Vs.1,2,4,5) 2130 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME: I’ve Got Peace Like a River 2145 TFWS
TIME OF PRAYER: To Know You More 2161 TFWS
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer ~ The Lord’s Prayer
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: Joshua 3:5-17
MESSAGE: Lessons From the Lake: All In!
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts & the Elements- Service of Word & Table III
The Great Thanksgiving Pages 15-16 UMH
Sharing in Communion
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are Called (Vs.1,2) 2172 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: We Are Called (Vs.3) 2172 TFWS