Please note that our Communion service, originally scheduled for June 7th, has been moved to Sunday, June 14th. We warmly invite you to join us as we come together for worship and communion.

Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!

This summer, students can enjoy a free sack lunch through the Kids Summer Meals Program!
Open to elementary and middle school students.

Meal Dates:
 - June 3, 10, 17, & 24
 - July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

Meals can be picked up at the church from 11:00 am to Noon. Meals will also be available at the Sturgis Public Library. 

This is a simple grab-and-go program designed to support local families throughout the summer months. No registration is required.
We encourage families to take advantage of this wonderful community resource!

** We welcome volunteers to help prepare sack lunches - meet at 10:00 am at the church for prep.**

On May 17th, we had the privilege of recognizing and celebrating our graduates. This milestone represents years of hard work, perseverance, and growth, and we are proud of all they have accomplished.

As they begin this next chapter, we pray that God will guide their steps, bless their endeavors, and remind them that they are always part of our church family.

Our 2026 Graduates – Congratulations! May God richly bless the path ahead. 
            - Cael Glodt, son of Greg and Jessie Glodt, is graduating from Sturgis Brown High School and plans to attend Black Hills State University in the fall. 
            - Graden Glodt, son of Greg and Jessie Glodt, is graduating from Sturgis Brown High School and plans to attend Black Hills State University in the fall. 
            - Brendan Maine, son of Amanda Maine, is graduating Sturgis Brown High School and plans to continuing working at Richter Tire with possible plans to attend Mitchell Tech sometime in the next year.
            - Brooklynn Baird, daughter of Matt and Shelley Baird, is graduating from Sturgis Brown High School and plans to attend Luther College
            - Aamira Helms, great-granddaughter of Rita Harrison, is graduating from Sturgis Brown High School and plans to attend Western Dakota Tech.
            - Brooke, granddaughter of Rodney and Joyce LaMont, is graduating Sturgis Brown High School and plans to attend Black Hills State University in the fall.
            - Samuel Earl, son of Pastor Jenene and Martin Earl, is graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Theatre Arts.
            - Tawnee Harrison, granddaughter of Rita Harrision, is graduating from Western Dakota Tech with an LPN and will continue on pursing her RN.
            - Alyssa, granddaughter of Rodney and Joyce LaMont, is graduating from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Environmental Engineering.
            - Carter, grandson of Rodney and Joyce LaMont, is graduating from South Dakota State University with a degree in Civil Engineering.
            - Olivia, granddaughter of Rodney and Joyce LaMont, is graduating from Grand Canyon University. 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”  - Proverbs 3:5-6

During our worship service on May 24th, we had the joy of presenting Bibles to two of our young church members, Ella and Abigail. 

We pray that God's Word will continue to guide, encourage, and strengthen them as they grow in faith. Please keep Ella and Abigail in your prayers as they continue to learn and grow in their walk with Christ.   

If you or someone you know has been hospitalized, moved, become homebound, or transitioned to a care center, please let us know.
Staying connected helps us extend prayers, visits, and support during important life changes.

You can contact the church office at 605-720-5578 so we can include them in our caring ministries. Thank you for helping us look after one another with love and compassion.

Do you have something you’d like to share with the church family? Whether it’s an upcoming event, ministry opportunity, fundraisers, or special announcement. We’d love to help spread the word in our monthly newsletter!

To ensure your information is included, please submit all newsletter items by the 25^th of each month. This allows us time to prepare and publish the upcoming issue.

You can send your details to the church office at sturgisumc@hotmail.com. Please include dates, times, locations, and contact information. Thank you for helping keep everyone connected!

Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 - 11:00 am to Noon
Kids Summer Meals

Sunday, June 7 - 10:00 am,
United Women in Faith Sunday

Sunday, June 14 - After Worship,
Church Community Lunch

Monday, June 22 - 6:00 pm,
Leadership Team Meeting

6/1        Lora Wilson
6/2        Bill Atyeo
6/3        Derrick Linn
6/12     Moveda Busby
6/13     Dorothy Olson
6/13     Stefanie Schulze
6/16     Dan Udager
6/19     Aaron Holt
6/19     Sarah Linn
6/24     Zayden Apland
6/27     Elaine Hewson
6/27     Joyce LaMont
6/27     Mary Nedella
6/27     Connie Stock
6/28     Kelly Bear
6/28     Briar Linn
6/29     Micah Ortiz

6/3        Bob & Kelly Bear
6/14     Troy & Elaine Hewson
6/26     Dan & Ashley Alsup
6/28     Rodney & Sharon Baumberger