Join us for a four-week Advent study exploring
A Child is Born by Amy-Jill Levine.

Two ways to join:
In person - Sunday mornings at 8:30 am (began November 30^th);
Online - Monday evenings from 6-7:15 pm led by Bishop Lanette Plambeck. (Register for the Zoom session at dakotasumc.org.)

Prepare your heart for the Advent season through learning,
reflection, and fellowship.

As this year draws to a close, we pause to give thanks for your faithful generosity. Every gift has helped our church live out its mission — worshiping God, serving neighbors, and growing disciples. Your giving makes ministry possible, from the lights in the sanctuary to the lives touched in our community.

If you find you’ve fallen a bit behind on your giving this year, there’s still time to catch up. A year-end gift, whether large or small, helps your church finish strong and start the new year on a solid footing. Most of all, it’s an act of gratitude — a way of saying “thank you” to God for blessings received.

Together, we are the body of Christ, and every offering — every dollar, every prayer, every act of service — strengthens our shared witness. Thank you for your faithfulness!

The Sturgis Area Arts Council invites you to the Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14^th, at 2:00 pm
at the Community Center Theater.
Enjoy local church groups sharing music of this blessed season. A group from our church will be participating – come show your support!

Help us bring Christmas cheer to the residents
of Monument Health Senior Care – Sturgis!

Select the items you’d like to donate by adding your initials to the sign-up sheet in front of the display located in the lobby.
Purchase the listed gift item(s) and return them by December 14^th.

Items include toiletries, slipper socks, fidget toys, coloring supplies, and small bags of easy to eat candy. We will assemble the gifts bags at a packing party on December 14^th after church. 

The United Methodist Men are looking forward to completing the project of repairing the UMC Cross logo on the west side of the church. Rosenbaum Signs has ordered the parts and will be doing the repairs once they have been received.

The bid for this repair is $6000. United Methodist Men has donations but is giving everyone a chance to help. Any donations or contributions can be made payable to the United Methodist Men (UMM).

If you have any questions, reach out to Tim Brown 701-830-2162.

We’re collecting donations for the Free Little Pantry, a community resource providing non-perishable food and necessities to those in need. Items such as snacks, toiletries, and hygiene products are greatly appreciated. A list of suggested items is posted on the church bulletin board and pantry door.

The UMC - Alter Youth Group has installed the donation box at the entry of the church parking lot.
For larger donations please coordinate with the church office staff.

Tuesday, Dec 2 - 5:30 pm,
Craft Group 

Tuesday, Dec 2, 9, & 16 - 3:30 pm,
Treehouse After-school Program

Wednesday, Dec 3 & 17 - 7:00 AM
United Methodist Men

Wednesday, Dec 3, 10, & 17 - 5:30 pm,
Youth Group 

Thursday, Dec 11 - 6:30 pm,
United Women in Faith Unit Meeting

Monday, Dec 15 - 6:00 pm,
Leadership Team Meeting

12/6      Jessie Glodt
12/7      Jane Smith
12/8      Cindy Huber
12/9      Heath Smith
12/10     Dwight Griffee
12/11     Ashlee Harrison
12/11     Ty Ferguson
12/14     Chet Sherman
12/15     Keith Randen
12/17     Kathy Behrens
12/19     Candy Randen
12/20     Hope Septka
12/22     Wayne Steinle
12/26     Deb Martinson
12/27     Irene Sherman
12/30    Perry Schulte

None this month!