~ Welcome ~
August 9, 2026
Noisy Buckets
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
Judy Anton
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 those who are struggling with realities
of day to day living.
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.
LIVESTREAM
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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.
THANK YOU
Love Feast extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered their time, donated supplies, and supported our Backpack & School Supply Giveaway. Your generosity, compassion, and willingness to serve helped make this outreach a wonderful success and ensured that many students in our community are prepared as they begin a new school year.
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, contact the church office.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Buckets! All donations will go to the Mitchell Grade School Lunch Program (Angel Account). Thank you for your continued generosity.
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 on Wednesday evenings thru September 2 at 7pm. 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: Psalm 18:6
"In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice."
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Aug 16, Walk to Remember (Granite Springs 1-4pm)
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
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
5:30 PM Volunteer & Safer Sanctuary Meeting
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:30 AM Life Quest (Dining Room)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Oakley Howard
GATHERING SONGS: Let Everything That Has Breath
Downtown
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We have gathered in this place to worship,
P: Because Jesus invites us to come!
L: We come as we are, with our faith and our doubts, with our
successes and our failures,
P: Because Jesus invites us to come!
L: We come with what we have, bringing with us the events and
experiences of this past week,
P: Because Jesus invites us to come.
OPENING SONG: Thanks & Praise
CENTERING SONG: Sanctuary
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME: I’m Gonna Sing
TIME OF PRAYER: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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 Samuel 1:9-28
MESSAGE: Answered Prayers
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: In Christ Alone
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: No Mountain High Enough
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: No Mountain High Enough