~ Welcome ~
September 13, 2026
Sunday School Carnival
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
Janette Adams
Sondra Russell
Judy Anton
Lee Schroeder
Jason Kor
Roger Nelson
Howard Grinager
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all during this time of New Beginnings for our
Sunday School and our Youth Ministries
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations will go to the Mitchell Grade School Lunch Program (Angel Account). New mission coming in October, watch for details.
SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING
You are invited to a service of Hope and Healing Sunday, September 20th at 2pm in our Worship Center. This is a special service for ANYONE affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide. All are welcome. Come as you are. There is no right way to grieve.
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
CASA
SEPTEMBER “ONE THING”
Our September “One Thing” is sports drinks for our Youth Group. Examples; Powerade, Gatorade and Body Armor, any flavors.
DOWNTOWN MOM’S SMALL GROUP
Hey, Momma- you’re invited! Downtown Mom’s is a new small group created for moms who want a little time to breathe, connect, sip some coffee, and grow in faith together. We’ll meet Sundays at 9AM during the Sunday School hour, beginning Sept. 20th in the youth room, for honest conversation, friendship, coffee, and a biblical topic to help us navigate the beautiful, messy, exhausting, and joyful season of motherhood. Come as you are- the coffee’s hot, the welcome is warm, and there’s a place for you here!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
At some point, our lives get messy. Illness, conflict, depression, divorce, job loss...it happens, and when it does, there's nowhere to hide. Thankfully, God loves us, despite our brokenness. In this study we will look at Rahab, the prodigal son, Josiah, Mary, David and Daniel and how their messy lives and stories changed the world. Please join us beginning Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm downstairs in room 103.
Books are $13.
LOVE FEAST
During the kitchen/dining room remodel, Love Feast will be serving and hosting at The Masonic Hall, 112 E. 5th Ave, Mitchell. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of the Love Feast Task Force Members.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM REMODEL PROJECT
Work has begun on the Kitchen/Dining Room Remodel. This has been a project long in coming. The work to be done includes new cabinets, floor, ceiling, lighting, walls freshly painted and textured, and some new appliances. The total project is anticipated to be around $120,000. The Trustees have some funds on hand and are seeking donations to complete the project. If you’d like to donate, you can talk to Dawn Williams, 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.
DAKYOUTH 2026
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for DAKYOUTH, October 9-11 in Aberdeen, SD. It will be a fun weekend filled with worship, fellowship, music, speakers, and time with other youth from around the Dakotas. The cost is $50 per student, plus the cost of food. If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Amber for more information and to sign up!
THANK YOU
On behalf of Laura Barta Lindquist I want to thank each and everyone for all the prayers that have been said for Laura over the years. We know they help her get through all the challenges she continues to have. May God continue to bless each of you as he has Laura. ~ Elaine Barta
MEALS ON WHEELS ~ THANK YOU
Thank you to the following for delivering Meals on Wheels recently:
Kitty Allen, Nancy Boyd, Teresa Campbell-Lippert, Mary & Larry Crane, David & JoAnn Doering, Ella Mae Goehring, Kelly Gross, Barb Lapka, Larry Larson, Julie Lichter, Conni McCormick, Ila Mebius, Paul Miskimins, Dave Mitchell, Tim Mullican, Richard Naser, Jan Quenzer, Jay Schreurs, Rich Stedman, Leana Stunes, Nancy Theeler and Deb Wilson.
YOU ARE GIFTED
Did you know that as a follower of Jesus, you have a spiritual gift? We each do!! This is important because each person’s spiritual gift is needed for the church to be most effective in doing the work and ministry that God has called us to do in our community. Starting next Sunday, September 20, Pastor Keith will be preaching a sermon series intended to help us all learn about and discover our spiritual gifts.
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.
8th GRADE CONFIRMATION STUDENTS & PARENTS
Reminder for students and parents: A confirmation meeting will take place downstairs in ROOM 103 at 9am on September 13th. This meeting is for the youth and at least one parent. Please reach out to Jennifer Jacques if you have any questions.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF
Come one, come all and step right up to the Sunday School Kickoff Carnival on our first day of Sunday School, 9 AM, Sunday September 13th. There will be games and prizes, a cake walk, a photo booth, doughnuts, popcorn and juice. Backpack Blessing will happen this day too during worship, so remember to bring your backpack.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Romans 12:9-10
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Sept 20, Mom’s Small Group (9am-youth room)
Sun., Sept 20, Service for Suicide Healing and Hope 2pm
Thurs., Sept 24, Love Feast (Masonic Hall)
Sun., Oct 4, World Communion Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Fellowship in Gathering Area
9:00 AM Sunday School Carnival
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Rm.S-1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
12:30 PM Round Table (Gathering Area)
TUESDAY
9:30 PM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
WEDNESDAY
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith (Rm. 103)
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Jace McManus
GATHERING SONGS: Love the Lord
Down in My Heart
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We have gathered because God first loved us.
P: We gather to receive that love and to share it with others.
L: Jesus says, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
P: We will love- not only with our words, but with our lives.
L: The world is waiting to see what the love of Jesus looks like.
P: Let it be seen in us!
L: So where is God sending us?
P: Out into the world!
L: And what are we called to do?
P: We are called to Go Out And Love!
ALL: Lord Jesus, fill us with your love and send us out to
live it boldly. Amen.
OPENING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Kum Bah Yah
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME: Love, Love, Love
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
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: John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:1, 16-18, Matthew 28:19-20
MESSAGE: What Is Our Goal?
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Love Lifted Me
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Love Lifted Me