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A sanctuary of Christian hope, love and encouragement in the heart of Sioux Falls.

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New Service Times starting September 13

8:30 am TRADITIONAL: An inspiring traditional service in the sanctuary.

9:45 am UNITY: A vibrant multigenerational unity service in the sanctuary.

11:15 am MODERN: A casual upbeat revival service in the multi-purpose room.

7:00 pm FIRST UNDERGROUND: An offsite casual service at 6th & Main in the Gourley Building.

Children and Youth Sunday School will be at 9 and 11:15 am. Adult Education will be at 9:30 and 10:45 am.

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... In Our New, Modern Worship Service!

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Table of Contents Sept. Mission of the Month...........2 Foundation Event.............................2 Our Church Family............................2 Pastor Bob’s Message......................3 Men’s Opener.....................................4 EPIC Block Party!................................5 Meet Your Staff..............................6-7 Next Generation ...............................8 Worship on Wednesdays...............9 Church Library Ministry............... 10 Small Groups....................................11 Breakthrough Prayer......................11 Upcoming Sermon Series........... 12

Planting the Seeds Free Informational Foundation Event Tuesday, October 13, 5-6 pm Multi-Purpose Room Appetizers Served Please RSVP by October 4 by calling the church office at 336-3652.

September Mission of the Month: Kidstop Kidstop is a nonprofit serving low-income, atrisk children with free after school and summer care. Our program focuses on self-esteem and character building, life skills and academic improvement while keeping the children in a safe, supervised and educational environment.

Please see our website, kidstopsiouxfalls.org, and/or Facebook at Kidstop Sioux Falls, for more information about the program!

With the money collected, we will be purchasing items needed for the school year such as tablets for reading and learning apps, as well as educational supplies.

List of items to be donated: • Markers, crayons • • Play food • • Action figures/boy toys • • Googly Eyes • • Playdough •

Glue, glue sticks, tacky glue Barbies/pet shop/girl toys Doctor kit Pearler Beads Board games and card games for children K-5 (Life, Trouble, Candy Land, etc.)

Specific ways people can volunteer: • Tutoring (easy reading, spelling and simple math) • Mentoring (playing games, visiting, Lego building, positively interacting with child) • Craft helper • Closet organizer • Classroom assistant (helping with our daily routine) • Hobby sharing (bring a hobby to share/teach with the kids!)

ATTENDANCE REPORT

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

7/26 /15 — 372 8/02/15 — 394

Our Sympathy to the family of: Veril Hieb (father of Dawn Hieb and grandfather of Caitlin Marsh), Arnold Willemssen, Martha ‘Darlene’ Berkenpas (mother of Dar (Boyd Bristow) Berkenpas), Lillian Hahn

8/09/15 — 350 Year to Date Average: 464

JULY 2015 FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT Income Received .............................................................. $59,372 Expenses ...............................................................................$55,494 Balance.................................................................................... $4,037

Baptism: Ansgar Kim Petersen and Audun Robert Petersen (sons of Adam and Alison Petersen, and grandsons of Tom and Crystal Van Wyhe)

Pledges/Income YTD Budget YTD % Budget $ $ Pledges Income 452,841 467,831 97% $ Unpledged Income $71,097 92,169 77% $ $ Loose Offering 4,933 5,831 85% $ Capital Income 7,957

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From One Man to Another 2015 Men’s Season Opener Nearly 90 men of First United Methodist Church enjoyed a wonderful experience of Christian Fellowship the evening of August 12 at Leif Ericson Park.

New acquaintances were made and old friendships were renewed. It was fun to see how many fathers brought their sons this year! Games and food filled an atmosphere of fellowship and personal witness to the tables as we all enjoyed a wonderful steak dinner, games and laughter.

The program, “From One Man to Another—Stop, Breathe, and Pray”, featured Jack Marsh, with Joe Olsen, Jeff Sheets and David Mickelson. Working with Jack, these three men witnessed how Christ and their faith played huge roles in their lives.

Men, if you have not attended these openers, you have missed hearing the dynamic personal witness of guys we often see, but do not get to know. When we started this event 11 years ago, we didn’t have anyone who we could count on to speak. We now have over a dozen friends who have given us reason to grow in our own faith and I give thanks to them.

My prayer for all of you is to “Stop, Breathe, and Pray” and appreciate the little joys in life God sends your way.

Blessings,

Don Ditmanson Don Ditmanson, Men’s Ministry

Don, Great job in leading the charge on this event. Just seeing the other men there, knowing that they are there because of what Christ means to them, gives us all encouragement and renewed strength. And, it was fun to get to know each other better. Great to do the follow-up, and I will get you mine. Thanks for your leadership!

Dave

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About East of Westreville…

East of Westreville is a musical concert based on folk, bluegrass, gospel, country, and roots music of rural America.

Kaija Bonde is on vocals, with Boyd Bristow and Brian Bonde on guitars and vocals. Al Slaathaug is on bass.

On Saturday, September 12, 11am-3pm, we will be hosting a church wide community event in the parking lot across the street. It’s our goal to invite our friends and neighbors into our community of hope, love and encouragement.

Come and join your church family as we celebrate God’s gifts!

We will have great music featuring East of Westreville from 12 -1 pm, inflatables, games and good food! Our FREE Epic Block Party promises plenty of family fun and activities for everyone.

Sign-up online now at sfumc.org to be a part of one of the teams bringing this EPIC event to life!

If you have any questions please give us a call at 605-336-3652.

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Donna Kuper Financial Administrator and Congregational Care Coordinator

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Kelby Fode Traditional Music Director

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Reaching Our “Next Generation” Mission Field Earlier this year, First UMC engaged in Reaching Our Next Generation Mission Field. A team was put together to discern the needs of our neighborhood and learn how we, as a church, can meet those needs. It is our goal to find ways to connect with, engage, assimilate and disciple new families with children and teens.

The team prayerfully discerned the direction we need to take as we move forward. One thing the team knew for sure was that we need a way to learn and study the Bible that includes families. Each week, the church can offer an hour of faith formation for children. Parents and guardians handle the faith formation of children the rest of the week. It is our vision, not only teach our children, but also to equip adults to help our children grow in their faith.

After prayerfully considering a variety of Bible study curriculum, a unanimous decision was made to begin the FaithWeaver program. With FaithWeaver, family members explore the same Bible passage in age-appropriate classes. Each week the same Bible truth is fresh on everyone’s heart and mind. You’ll actually see families grow stronger in their faith together. While these programs work great together, each one can also stand alone.

11:15 am Sunday Children’s Church - Chapel

9 am Sunday School - 2nd Floor

Starting Sunday, September 13, kids will experience God through dynamic Bible learning and exciting worship!

Join us Sunday, September 13, 9 - 9:45 am for an open house to meet Andrea Johnson, our new Minister of Children, Youth and Families.

KidsOwn Worship helps you create a fun and powerful children’s church experience. Everyone will be together (preschool – 5th grade) in the Chapel. Each Sunday at 11:15 am we will help kids learn to experience God through a weekly Bible Point, fun activities, and engaging worship.

We will also be introducing our new and exciting curriculum for all of our 9 am children and youth, “FaithWeaver NOW”.

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Worship On Wednesdays — “WOW” Announcing a brand new look to our Wednesday evening line up beginning Sunday, September 23.

“WOW” - Worship On Wednesday!

Here is the new Wednesday line up: • 4:30 – 6:00 pm: Supper will be served in the Multi-Purpose Room. Watch for our new menu of family friendly meals.

• 5:00 - 6:00 / 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Adult classes.

• 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Choir for kids 4 years – 5th grade will be on the 2nd floor. Sign up online now.

• 5:30 – 6:00 pm: Open game room for youth 6th – 12th grade in the downstairs student center.

• 6:00 – 6:30 pm: Worship for the whole family. Join us for a new worship experience in the Sanctuary.

• 6:30 pm: Age specific classes will begin. Children will be dismissed at 7:30, Middle School and High School at 8:00 pm. An optional time of learning for families will be available from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.

FaithWeaver Friends® We realize that connecting families to God doesn’t stop with Sunday school. Our new Wednesday evening curriculum, FaithWeaver Friends®, is an outreach program where kids ages 4 years – 5th grade grow in relationship with God, each other, and those in need. And grades 6 – 12 will gather for a time of outreach and Bible study.

FaithWeaver Friends® is the perfect midweek program to build faith and friendships. Through prayer, praise, and journaling, kids deepen their friendship with God. By rotating through activity centers in small groups, kids grow in friendship with one another. And through community service projects, kids learn the blessing of being a friend to those in need.

Sign-up online now for all children, youth and adult programs at sfumc.org !

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Church Library Ministry Did you know we had a library here at church?

Tucked away in the corner on the second floor of First UMC, you will find one of our best-kept secrets. Our library is home to over 5,000 books! We have something for readers of every age: fiction and nonfiction; children’s books and books for adults; paperbacks, hardcovers, and audio books; storybooks, how-to-books, histories and biographies, thousand-year-old books and today’s best sellers.

The main purpose of our church library is to support the mission of the First UMC by supplying our members with a variety of materials that reinforce our message and aid those who want to dig deeper.

Our library is also a place to turn when a crisis hits you and your family. We have a large supply of bags filled with resources to help you. Whether you are struggling with illness or the loss of a loved one or you are travelling through the transitions of marriage, raising children, divorce, unemployment, or relocation, we have resources to help.

The library is also a place where individuals and families can find entertainment that uplifts spirits and enlightens minds.

• Do you have just a few minutes to spare? We have a variety of magazines covering a multitude of interests.

• Do you need a place for a meeting? We have a large table with comfortable chairs and a whiteboard.

• Where is the closest puppet theatre you may ask? Well right up here in the library we have a corner dedicated to presenting your very own show!

Stop by with your family and friends! See the website for library hours - sfumc.org.

An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

~ Proverbs 18:15 (NRSV)

Rockin’ Book Reviews!

You Read To Me, I’ll Read To You: Very Short Stories to Read Together ~ Mary Ann Hoberman This collection offers a chance for parent and child…or older and younger siblings…to real aloud, separately and together.

A great way to develop vocabulary and reading skills without the process seeming like work!

Pooh Anytime Stories ~ Rita Balducci These new tales of A. A. Milne’s familiar characters can introduce modern children to Pooh, Piglet, and their friends.

Or, for older kids...

African Folktales ~ A. Ceni This gorgeously-illustrated storybook will give intermediate readers adventures in the cultures of the Shanti, the Masai, the Swahili, and many other African tribes.

On The Wings of Peace ~ Sheila Hamanaka The subtitle of this volume is “Writers and Illustrators Speak Out for Peace, in Memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”

It offers many moving stories and poems on peace themes.

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Get Connected! Be A Part of Our Small Group Network We understand people are in different places on their faith journey; that’s why our Wednesday night and Sunday morning small groups are so important. We offer many ways for people to learn, grow, connect and be in community. Some small groups are book studies; others are topical. Some meet for only a few weeks; others meet the entire school year. A complete listing of small groups can be found at the Information Center and on-line at sfumc.org.

Part of our small group network is short term book studies. Each group lasts for just five weeks. Join us on Sundays at 8:30 and 9:30 am beginning September 20, and Wednesdays at 5 and 6:30 pm beginning September 23.

Our first set of book studies are: • The Land Between is a DVD-based small group Bible study providing fresh Biblical insight and hope, guidance, and encouragement for people traveling through difficult transitions.

• 50 Ways to Pray. The explosion of interest today in Christian mystics, ancient prayer practices, and guided meditations speaks to a need for more hands-on tools that will help us pray in traditional as well as new and exciting ways. This book is intended to address that need.

Sign up for these book studies on-line, on the Connect Card, or at the Information Center in the main lobby.

We want to help you connect to the group that will fit your faith and life stage. If you have ideas for a new small group, or would like to be a small group or book study leader, contact Lynne Jones at jonesl@sfumc.org

Breakthrough Prayer: Reboot 6:29 As part of our new season of breakthrough prayer, the Prayer Room (located on the right just before you enter the Sanctuary through the main entrance) has been enhanced with interactive prayer stations and will be open weekly during regular business hours.

The prayer stations will be changed periodically to fit with our Sunday morning sermon series, so utilizing the prayer room is another opportunity to connect with the Scripture and sermon shared each Sunday. A listing of the Scriptures and prayer stations can be found on our website. All are welcome to spend time in meditation and prayer in this welcoming and comfortable space. Powerful changes can occur when we are open to experience a deep and sincere connection with God through prayer!

Daily Breakthrough Prayer • God would help us discover new and bold ways to connect with each other and the people in our community.

• God would give us the courage to heed His call to serve – in our church, in our community, and in our world.

• God would open our hearts to love and care for each other and those in our community, just as he loves and cares for each of us unconditionally.

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THE GREAT ADVENTURE!!

September 13 - October 4 Beginning September 13 we’ll begin a new 4-week sermon series on Transition.

Learn the Biblical truth on how to deal with change in our everyday life.

• September 13: “Filled with Wisdom” Deuteronomy 34:7-10 • September 20: “Be Strong and Courageous” Joshua 1:1-9, Guest preacher Arlene Jackson • September 27: “What do these stones mean to you?” Joshua 3:14-17; 4:6-7 •

Wo Comm rld October 4: “What God has Done” union S u Joshua 24: 14-24 nday!

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