Bulletin, January 30th, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Isaiah 40:31

but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Music –   Praise Team   

Scripture Reader- Jaimie Larson     

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

GATHERING SONGS Open the Eyes of My Heart

                                 Lord, Reign in Me

GREETING  

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  Cease your labor,

P:  Put an end to work

L:  Come, rest awhile-

P:  Heal in the presence of God.

L:  Refresh your spirit-

P: Feel God’s touch.

L:  Renew your mind-

P:  Peace and hope for another day.

L:  Come, worship and rejoice-

P:  Sing praise to a loving, healing, and renewing God.

OPENING SONG Today Is the Day

CENTERING WORDS

CENTERING SONG All Who Are Thirsty

CENTERING PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Kids of the Kingdom

TIME OF PRAYER Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place

      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 John 4:7-26 & Romans 12:1-2

MESSAGE Sound Bites: Renew your Mind

SONG Cornerstone

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG God Is Good All the Time                       

*BENEDICTION             

POSTLUDE No Mountain High Enough

Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Becky Koch

Lee Ross

Blythe Metzinger

London Sudbeck

Natalie Wilson

Ray Lapka

Dennis Zoss

Deb Wilson and family in the loss of Deb’s mother, Gloria Henglefelt

For all those who are ill in our community

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

Is given by an anonymous sponsor

LIVESTREAM

Is given by Janice Northrup

January Mission of the Month:

Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

ONE THING-SWEATPANTS

Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbott House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!

LENT

Ash Wednesday is March 2nd. We are hoping to have several different small groups meet during this season. If you would be willing to lead a small group, please contact Pastor Keith at keith@downtownfirstumc.com or 996-7721.

SOUPER BOWL

The Youth are in charge of the service on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13. We invite you to worship with us and join us for soup and sandwiches after the service. We will be serving from 10:30 until around 12:15. If you can't stay, meals will be available for you to take with you right after the service. The money raised will help pay for the Mission Trip to Spirit Lake, North Dakota, July 10-15. We are also looking for volunteers to help prepare and clean up. Click here to sign up. Thank you.

2022 YOUTH MISSION TRIP

The 2022 mission trip is scheduled for July 10-15.  A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due by February 2 to secure a place on the bus.  The trip will cost approximately $450 per person.  The church will pay a portion through our camp scholarship fund and youth have an opportunity to earn money by participating in fundraisers such as the lunch on February 13 and Butter Braid sales.  If you have any questions, please ask Cindy, Jessica, Tonya, or Heidi.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID and illness in general in our community, the decision has been made to NOT have our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed this year.  This was a difficult decision to make but feel it is in the best interest for our church family and our community.  Hopefully next year!!!

GIVE PLUS APP CHANGES

Starting January 31st, the Give Plus app for mobile giving will not be active and instead will be changed to VANCO mobile. You can download this application in the Apple or Google Play store. If you already use the Give Plus app, you can login to the VANCO mobile app with the same information. Any reoccurring gifts that were made on the Give plus app will automatically transfer over to the VANCO mobile app. If you have not set up an account, you can download the app and search for our church, Downtown Mitchell FUMC, and you will be prompted to set up an account. All you must do to give is push the red “Give” button and it will give you instructions on how to donate. The app also comes with some great scheduling and notifications programs, so we encourage you to download and make an account. Please contact the church office at 996-7721 with any questions.

EMAIL UPDATE

The following emails are no longer active: short@mitchellfumc.org, keith@mitchellfumc.org, and finance@mitchellfumc.org. Short’s email is short@downtownfirstumc.com, Pastor Keith’s is keith@downtownfirstumc.com, and finance is finance@downtownfirstumc.com.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for February, March, and April. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

10:45 AM        Sunday School

MONDAY        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

TUESDAY       NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

WEDNESDAY

7 PM                 Youth

THURSDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED         

SATURDAY   NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Bulletin, January 23rd, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Psalm 34:13-14

Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.

Music –   Nancy Nelson   

Scripture Reader- Natalie Piehl    

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

PRELUDE

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  Give Thanks to the Lord, for God is good.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever.

L:  Give thanks to God who alone does great wonders.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever.

L:  God made the great lights, the sun and the moon.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever.

L:  God frees us from our enemies.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever.

L:  God gives food to every creature.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever.

L:  Give thanks to the God of Heaven.

P:  God’s steadfast love endures forever

OPENING SONG Open My Eyes That I May See UMH 454

CENTERING PRAYER Prayer For Courage to do Justice UMH 456

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

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 John 9:1-12, 24-34

MESSAGE Sound Bites: Repeat the Good Word  

SONG Change My Heart, Oh God TFWS 2152

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG Because He Lives UMH 364                      

*BENEDICTION             

POSTLUDE Down in My Heart     

 Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Blythe Metzinger

London Sudbeck

Natalie Wilson

Donna Wright

Ray Lapka

Dave Doering

Julie Fritzemeier

Gloria Henglefelt

Dennis Zoss

The Fox family in the death of Curtis’ mother, Miriam

The Budahl and Baldwin family in the loss of Gladys Baldwin

For all those who are ill in our community

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

Is given in memory of Ann & Clayton McLaughlin whose anniversary would have been January 21st, by Connie McLaughlin

LIVESTREAM

Is given by Chris & Tenille Heier  

January Mission of the Month:

Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

FLOWERS

The flowers are from the funeral of Gladys Baldwin

ONE THING-SWEATPANTS

Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbott House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!

LENT

Ash Wednesday is March 2nd. We are hoping to have several different small groups meet during this season. If you would be willing to lead a small group, please contact Pastor Keith at keith@downtownfirstumc.com or 996-7721.

SOUPER BOWL

The Youth are in charge of the service on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13. We invite you to worship with us and join us for soup and sandwiches after the service. We will be serving from 10:30 until around 12:15. If you can't stay, meals will be available for you to take with you right after the service. The money raised will help pay for the Mission Trip to Spirit Lake, North Dakota, July 10-15. We are also looking for volunteers to help prepare and clean up. Click here to sign up. Thank you.

2022 YOUTH MISSION TRIP

The 2022 mission trip is scheduled for July 10-15.  A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due by February 2 to secure a place on the bus.  The trip will cost approximately $450 per person.  The church will pay a portion through our camp scholarship fund and youth have an opportunity to earn money by participating in fundraisers such as the lunch on February 13 and Butter Braid sales.  If you have any questions, please ask Cindy, Jessica, Tonya, or Heidi.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID and illness in general in our community, the decision has been made to NOT have our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed this year.  This was a difficult decision to make but feel it is in the best interest for our church family and our community.  Hopefully next year!!!

GIVE PLUS APP CHANGES

Starting January 31st, the Give Plus app for mobile giving will not be active and instead will be changed to VANCO mobile. You can download this application in the Apple or Google Play store. If you already use the Give Plus app, you can login to the VANCO mobile app with the same information. Any reoccurring gifts that were made on the Give plus app will automatically transfer over to the VANCO mobile app. If you have not set up an account, you can download the app and search for our church, Downtown Mitchell FUMC, and you will be prompted to set up an account. All you must do to give is push the red “Give” button and it will give you instructions on how to donate. The app also comes with some great scheduling and notifications programs, so we encourage you to download and make an account. Please contact the church office at 996-7721 with any questions.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

10:45 AM        Sunday School

MONDAY        NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

TUESDAY      

9:30 AM           Staff Meeting

6:30 PM           Church Council

WEDNESDAY

7 PM                 Youth

THURSDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 

SATURDAYNO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Bulletin, January 16th, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Luke 11:34-36

“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar, but on the lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light; but if it is not healthy, your body is full of darkness. Therefore, consider whether the light in you is not darkness. If then your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be as full of light as when a lamp gives you light with its rays.”

Music –   Praise Team  

Scripture Reader- Jayne Barnard   

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

GATHERING SONGS In The Eye of the Storm

                                 Trading My Sorrows

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  Amazing grace:

P:  Lifting us from despair,

L:  Comforting us in the dark,

P:  Surprising us on life’s journey.

L:  Amazing grace:

P:  Bringing us hope when the path seems lost,

L:  Holding us when fear hovers close,

P:  Surrounding us with light,

L:  Filing us with Joy

P:  Amazing grace, God’s gift to us!

OPENING SONG Today is the Day

CENTERING WORDS

CENTERING SONG Something Beautiful

CENTERING PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Oh Be Careful    

TIME OF PRAYER Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying      

      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 Mark 5:24b-34

                   Luke 11:24-26

MESSAGE Sound Bites: Replace the Lies  

SONG More Like You

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG No Mountain High Enough                   

*BENEDICTION           

POSTLUDE Down in My Heart      

Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Blythe Metzinger

London Sudbeck

Natalie Wilson

Jason & Laurie Kor

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Donna Wright

Ray Lapka

Lily Peterson

Dave Doering

Julie Fritzemeier

Roger & Leana Stunes in the loss of Roger’s mother

The Budahl and Baldwin family in the loss of Gladys Baldwin

Becky Koch & the Kulm family in the death of Ronald Kulm

For God’s light to guide us all as we enter a new year

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

Is given in loving memory of Kathy Ruml’s father, George Smith, who passed away on January 16th, 2009, by his family

LIVESTREAM

Is given by Gail Ringling

January Mission of the Month:

Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

ONE THING-SWEATPANTS

Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbot House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!

LENT

Ash Wednesday is March 2nd. We are hoping to have several different small groups meet during this season. If you would be willing to lead a small group, please contact Pastor Keith at keith@downtownfirstumc.com or 996-7721.

HUMAN RELATIONS SUNDAY

This Sunday, the 16th, is Human Relations Sunday. The designated offering will go to support ministries of social justice and outreach like the Community Developers, Volunteer Service and Youth Offender Rehabilitation Programs. There are envelopes at both sanctuary entrances for the offering. Thank you.

SOUPER BOWL

The Youth will be leading the service on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13. They will be having a SOUPER BOWL lunch after church that day. All the money raised will go towards the youth group.

GIVE PLUS APP CHANGES

Starting January 31st, the Give Plus app for mobile giving will not be active and instead will be changed to VANCO mobile. You can download this application in the Apple or Google Play store. If you already use the Give Plus app, you can login to the VANCO mobile app with the same information. Any reoccurring gifts that were made on the Give plus app will automatically transfer over to the VANCO mobile app. If you have not set up an account, you can download the app and search for our church, Downtown Mitchell FUMC, and you will be prompted to set up an account. All you must do to give is push the red “Give” button and it will give you instructions on how to donate. The app also comes with some great scheduling and notifications programs, so we encourage you to download and make an account. Please contact the church office at 996-7721 with any questions.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

10:45 AM        Sunday School

MONDAY

7 PM                Finance           

TUESDAY      

9:30 AM           Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY

7 PM                 Youth

THURSDAY    

1 PM                 UM Clergy Group

7 PM                 Youth Council

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED       

SATURDAY   NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Bulletin, January 9th, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Psalm 33:20-22

Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.

Music –   Christy Wilson

Scripture Reader- Jo Freier  

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

PRELUDE

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  We look ahead and God beckons,

P:  We glace over our shoulder and God nods to us in the past.

L:  We turn to each side and find signs of the Spirit’s presence,

P:  We look up and feel the shadow of the Holy Comforter.

L:  Even the earth we walk on is holy ground.

P:  Step by step, on every journey, along each path,

L:  Through each temptation, even in every doubt,

P:  God is with us…always and forever!

OPENING SONG My Hope is Built UMH 368 (vs. 1,2,3,4)

CENTERING WORDS

CENTERING PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me   

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 Luke 6:6-11

MESSAGE Sound Bites: Remove!  

SONG Stand By Me UMH 512 (vs. 1,2,3)

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG Child of Blessing UMH 611 (vs. 1,2,3,4)                      

*BENEDICTION             

POSTLUDE      

Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Natalie Wilson

Jason & Laurie Kor

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Donna Wright

Ray Lapka

Lily Peterson

Dave Doering

Julie Fritzemeier

Kathy Budahl’s mother, Gladys Baldwin

Roger & Leana Stunes in the loss of Roger’s mother

Becky Koch & the Kulm family in the death of Ronald Kulm

For God’s light to guide us all as we enter a new year

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast

LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Virgie Montgomery, whose birthday would have been January 5th, by Peg Larson & family

January Mission of the Month:

Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

ONE THING-SWEATPANTS

Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbot House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS BACK UP

Sunday School is starting back up this Sunday. It will continue to be after worship at 10:45AM throughout the remainder of the school year.

FAMILY MINISTRIES MEETING POSTPONED

The first meeting for our Family Ministries committee that was scheduled for Jan. 5th is being rescheduled. The new date is next Wednesday, January 12th at 6pm. Anyone who is interested in learning more about our Family Ministries program is welcome to attend.  

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

THANK YOU!!!

2021 has been quite the year. There have been many challenges…but there have also been many positive things that have happened. Our church has continued to reach out in ministry in so many ways. Through our Mission Giving we have had an impact in many different parts of the world. Through our One Thing giving we have touched lives here in the Mitchell area through fun and creative ways. Your faithful giving to our church has ensured that all our staff and bills have been fully paid as ministry has been done in the name of Jesus Christ. Your giving of your time, energy, and ability has also ensured that the impact to the world through our church is broader than any of us can imagine. In the midst of everything else, there have also been a number of staff transitions that have taken place this year. Together we have made these changes relatively smoothly and the ministries of our church have been enhanced. There is a bright future for our church! Thank you for your efforts and desire to bring about the greater fulfillment of God’s Kingdom here on earth now!!!  

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

10:45 AM        Sunday School

MONDAY

7PM                Trustees           

TUESDAY      

9:30 AM           Staff Meeting

7PM                 Communications Committee

WEDNESDAY

6 PM                 Family Ministries Committee

7 PM                 Youth

THURSDAY    

7PM                   SPR

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED        

SATURDAY   NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

Bulletin, January 2nd, 2022

Order of Worship

9:30 AM Worship Service

VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Hebrews 3:12-13

Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Music –   Nancy Nelson  

Scripture Reader- Jesse Dodd

Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell                                                                                 

PRELUDE

GREETING

CALL TO WORSHIP       

L:  All you looking for comfort,

P:  Find here the arms of a loving God.

L:  All you looking for direction,

P:  Find here the hand of God to guide you.

L:  All you hoping to end loneliness,

P:  Find here the embrace of God and new friends.

L:  All you searching for meaning,

P:  Find here the Lord of Life and the Revealer of Truth.

L:  All you seeking new beginnings,

P:  Find here the God who is doing a new thing in the midst of a new year!

OPENING SONG        Go Tell It On the Mountain   251

VIDEO

CENTERING PRAYER

CHILDREN’S MOMENT   

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   Matthew 4:1-11

MESSAGE      Sound Bites: Into the Wilderness

COMMUNION

Preparing Our Hearts

Preparing the Elements

Receiving Communion

SHARING OUR GIFTS

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENDING SONG     O God Our Help in Ages Past    117                    

*BENEDICTION             

POSTLUDE      

Announcements

IN OUR PRAYERS

Natalie Wilson

Eldora Hasz

Jason & Laurie Kor

Hank & Bonnie Kor

Lily Peterson

Gerri Grenner

Dave Doering

Family of Dorothy Shannon

Family of Delores Klinger

Kathy Budahl’s’s mother, Gladys Baldwin

Becky Koch & the Kulm family in the death of Ronald Kulm

For God’s light to guide us all as we enter into a new year

RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)

Is given in loving memory of Elvina Hubbards whose birthday would have been January 1st by Gary & Janet Jorgensen, grandchildren, & great grandchildren

LIVESTREAM

Is given in memory of Eleanor Jenkins  

January Mission of the Month:

Dakota Wesleyan Mission Trip

ALTAR FLOWERS

Are from the funeral of Dorothy Shannon who passed away on December 25th, 2021.

OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:

~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am

~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am

~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch

~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday

~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time

ONE THING-SWEATPANTS

Our "One Thing" for January are NEW men’s and women’s sweatpants for the Abbot House. They need small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes. The Abbott House serves as one of the foremost providers of therapeutic residential treatment and foster care services in all of South Dakota, with locations in Mitchell and Rapid City. Please place them in the “One Thing” tote in the gathering area. Thank you!

FIRST FAMILY MINISTRIES MEETING

The first meeting for our Family Ministries committee is coming up on Wed. January 5th at 6PM. If you are interested in learning more about our Family Ministries program and their mission, please feel free to attend.

YOUTH & SUNDAY SCHOOL

We will not be having Youth Group on Dec. 22nd & 29th. It will start back up on Jan. 5th. We will also not be having Sunday School on Dec. 26th & Jan. 2nd. It will start up on Jan. 9th.

COUNTY FAIR STAMPS

We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.

COBORN’S RECEIPTS

We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for November, December, and January. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.

THANK YOU!!!

2021 has been quite the year. There have been many challenges…but there have also been many positive things that have happened. Our church has continued to reach out in ministry in so many ways. Through our Mission Giving we have had an impact in many different parts of the world. Through our One Thing giving we have touched lives here in the Mitchell area through fun and creative ways. Your faithful giving to our church has ensured that all our staff and bills have been fully paid as ministry has been done in the name of Jesus Christ. Your giving of your time, energy, and ability has also ensured that the impact to the world through our church is broader than any of us can imagine. In the midst of everything else, there have also been a number of staff transitions that have taken place this year. Together we have made these changes relatively smoothly and the ministries of our church have been enhanced. There is a bright future for our church! Thank you for your efforts and desire to bring about the greater fulfillment of God’s Kingdom here on earth now!!!  

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

TODAY          

9:30 AM          Worship

MONDAY       OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS  

TUESDAY      

9:30 AM           Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY

6 PM                 Family Ministries Committee

7 PM                 Youth

THURSDAY    NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

FRIDAY          NO EVENTS SCHEDULED        

SATURDAY  

6 PM               Piano Recital