~ Welcome ~
September
20th 2026
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”
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
Judy Anton
Lee Schroeder
Jason Kor
Roger Nelson
Howard Grinager
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the families and individuals of our area who have had a loved one die by suicide. May God’s love surround and strengthen them on their journey of grief and loss.
SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING
You are invited to a service of Hope and Healing this 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.
THANK YOU
Thank you so much to all who donated baked goods and/or gave their time and talents to help make the Sunday School Kickoff Carnival so successful. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. ~ Kathy Ruml, Sunday School Coordinator & Family Ministry Team
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.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SERMON SERIES
As a follower of Jesus, did you know that you have gifts…spiritual gifts? You do! Not only do we each have gifts, our gifts are needed for the greater Church and Body of Christ to be most effective. Today Pastor Keith begins a sermon series called “You’ve Got Gifts.” Over the next 5 weeks we’ll unpack what gifts are and why they are important. There will even be an opportunity for each of us to discover our spiritual gifts if you don’t know what they are. Come join us!!
LOVEFEAST AND UWF KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
REMODEL FUNDRAISER
Vintage silverware turned into unique pieces and RADA products will be for sale prior to and following worship on Sunday, Sept. 20. Carol Hasz will have a table set up in the Gathering Area. All proceeds will go towards the Kitchen/Dining Room Remodel Project.
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.
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.
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: 1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received not the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., Oct. 4, World Communion Sunday
Fri., Oct. 9-11, Dak Youth (Aberdeen)
Sat., Oct. 10, DWU Blue and White Day Parade
Sun., Oct 18, 2nd Grade Bible Presentation
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
2:00 PM Service of Hope and Healing
MONDAY
6:30 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 PM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM MACA
WEDNESDAY
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
5:30 PM Love Feast (Masonic Hall)
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Carolyn Knight
Scripture Reader- Linda Claggett
HYMN SING: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 89 UMH
Jesus’ Hands Were King Hands 273 UMH
I Love to Tell the Story 156 UMH
Into My Heart 2160 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We come together today as the people of God, each of us uniquely
created and gifted.
P: We are not all the same, but we are all needed.
L: God has given each of us gifts-not for our own glory, but for the
good of others.
P: We offer our gifts to God and to one another.
L: Some teach. Some serve. Some encourage. Some lead. Some
give. Some show mercy. Some create. Some listen.
P: Every gift matters because every person matters.
L: So let us open our hearts to discover the gifts God has placed
within us.
P: And let us open our hands to use those gifts in love.
L: Come, Holy Spirit, and awaken the gifts among us.
P: May we become the hands and feet of Jesus, living out God’s
Kingdom together.
L: Let us worship the God who gifts us, calls us, and sends us.
P: We are here. We are ready. We offer ourselves to God!
OPENING SONG: Blessed Assurance 369 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME: Jesus Love the Little Children
TIME OF PRAYER:
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: Exodus 3:1-12, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Peter 4:10
MESSAGE: You’ve Got Gifts: Called & Gifted
SONG: Lord, Be Glorified 2150 TFWS
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Breathe on Me, Breath of God 420 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: