~ Welcome ~
August 16, 2026
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
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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
Becky Riggs
Judy Anton
The family of Dennis Westgard
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 the staff and students preparing for a new school year.
WALK TO REMEMBER
Walk to Remember, today, 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.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Ashley Moe who would have been 28 on August 12th and In honor of all children gone too soon and will be honored at The Walk to Remember today in Alexandria.
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.
TRAILER NEEDED
Love Feast is looking to borrow an enclosed trailer to move supplies to the Masonic Temple during the kitchen remodel. If you have one that we can borrow, please contact Cindy Bierman at 605-999-9680.
YOUTH GROUP PARENT & STUDENT WELCOME NIGHT
September 9th * 6:30 PM * Youth Room
Parents and students- plan to join us as we kick off a new year of youth group!
We’ll enjoy a meal together, share the vision and exciting plans for the year, and go over important expectations, schedules, and information for students and parents. Parent attendance is important as we begin the year together! We want to make sure everyone is on the same page and ready for a great year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF
Come one, come all and step right up to the Sunday School Kickoff Carnival on our first day of Sunday School, September 13th. It will be held during Sunday School hour. There will be games and prizes, a cake walk, a photo booth, doughnuts, popcorn and juice. There will also be a special prize for all children that attend, so please plan to be with us as we kick off a great upcoming year. Backpack Blessing will happen this day too during worship, so remember to bring your backpacks!
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM REMODEL PROJECT
In September, work will begin on the Kitchen/Dining Room Remodel and Update project. This has been a project long in coming. When completed, the Church Trustees are confident the kitchen and dining room will better serve the needs of our church and the various groups that utilize our kitchen and dining room. The work to be done includes new cabinets, floor, ceiling, lighting, walls freshly painted and textured, and some new appliances. Dawn Williams, our Trustee Chair spoke to the congregation about this project a couple weeks ago. You can ask her any questions you may have. One of the items that wasn’t mentioned was the total cost. The total project is anticipated to be around $120,000. The trustees have some funds in hand and are seeking donations to complete the project. If you’d like to donate, you can talk to Dawn, 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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP REGISTRATION
If you haven’t already, please take 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. Sunday School is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, September 13th. Youth Group is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 16th.
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!
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.
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.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Proverbs 4:23-25 (CEB)
More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it. Have nothing to do with a corrupt mouth; keep devious lips far from you. Focus your eyes straight ahead; keep your gaze on what is in front of you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug. 18-20, Dakota Fest
Wed., Aug 19, First Day of School for Mitchell Students
Thurs., Aug. 27, Love Feast
Aug. 27-30, Corn Palace Festival
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
1-3:00 PM Dennis Westgard’s Visitation (2:30 Prayer Service)
MONDAY
10:30 AM Dennis Westgard’s Funeral
6:30 PM Finance
TUESDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
5;30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
7:00 PM SPR
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Garry Freier
HYMN SING: Have Thine Own Way, Lord 382 UMH
Spirit Song 347 UMH
Open My Eyes, That I May See 454 UMH
I Will Call upon the Lord 2002 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come, friends, and gather beside the waters of God’s grace.
P: We come with our hopes, our questions, and our expectations
L: Sometimes God works in ways we do not expect.
P: Sometimes God asks us to trust when we would rather
understand.
L: Sometimes the blessing we seek begins with a simple act of
obedience.
P: Lord, give us humble hearts and willing spirits.
L: Let us set aside our pride and open ourselves to God’s
surprising ways.
P: We are ready to listen. We are ready to trust. We are ready
to follow.
ALL: Come, Holy God, and teach us your lessons from the lake.
Shape our attitudes, renew our hearts, and help us discover
your grace at work among us. Amen.
OPENING SONG: To God Be the Glory 98 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME:
TIME OF PRAYER:
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: 2 Kings 5:1-16 (CEB)
MESSAGE: Lessons From the Lake: Attitude is Everything!
SONG: Change My Heart, O God 2152 TFWS
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I Am Thine, O Lord (Vs.1,2,4) 419 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: