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Week of October 5, 2026SERVING NEXT SUNDAY - October 11
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Tuesday, October 6 Wednesday, October 7 Thursday, October 8 Sunday, October 11 |
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AnnouncementsSturgis Community Preschool Drive-Thru Chili Fundraiser – Support Sturgis Community Preschool and enjoy an easy dinner! The drive-thru chili fundraiser will be held Thursday, October 8 from 4:00–7:00 PM here at Sturgis First United Methodist Church. Preorders are available! Scan the QR code on the flyer posted on the bulletin board near Pastor Mark’s office for more information and to preorder. Congregation Photo Directory App – Our new church directory is up and running! Download the Instant Church Directory app and log in using the email address we have on file for you. A verification code will be sent to your email. Having trouble logging in? Contact the church office and we’ll be happy to help. Still need your directory photo taken? Pastor Mark, Lisa, Crystal, or a member of the Leadership Team can take one for you! Your Giving Makes Ministry Possible – Every gift to Sturgis First United Methodist Church helps support the ministries and mission we share together. Your generosity helps make worship, children and youth ministries, community outreach, congregational care, and the everyday work of our church possible. Whether you give regularly, fulfill a pledge, or make a gift when you are able, every contribution is a meaningful part of the work we do together as a church family. There are several convenient ways to give, including during worship, by mail, or online. You can find complete giving information and the QR code at the end of today’s bulletin. Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us serve Christ, our church family, and our community. Chili & Soup Cook-Off – Volunteers Needed! - The Sturgis Alliance of Churches Chili & Soup Cook-Off will be held on Monday, October 26 at the Sturgis Community Center. This community event features chili and soup, desserts, drinks, and coffee, with guests voting for their favorites through a goodwill offering. Donations received help the Sturgis Alliance of Churches assist local families in crisis with needs such as food, utilities, temporary housing, and transportation. We are looking for volunteers from our church to help with this event! In past years, our church has helped by making and serving grilled cheese sandwiches. Household Information Update – We need your help making sure our church records are accurate! As we have been working on updating and transferring our directory information, we have discovered that some of the information we currently have is outdated or incorrect. We are asking every household to complete one Household Information Sheet, even if you believe we already have your correct information. This will help us make sure names, contact information, household members, and other important details are up to date. Please complete one form per household and return it to the church office, Crystal, or Pastor Mark. Thank you for helping us keep our church records accurate! Sunday Morning Study Group – Our Sunday Morning Study Group is back! Join us Sundays at 8:30 AM as we continue with Season 4 of The Chosen. Come enjoy Scripture, discussion, fellowship, and a deeper look at the stories of Jesus and His disciples. It’s not too late to join—everyone is welcome! Noodles & Crafts – Join the Noodles & Crafts group on Tuesday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m. for a morning of creativity, conversation, and fellowship. Come spend some time together, enjoy great company, and see what the group has planned for the day. All are welcome! Men’s Fellowship Breakfast – Men, join us for our monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 a.m. Come start your morning with good food, great conversation, and fellowship. All men are welcome! Treehouse After-School Program – Treehouse is underway and we’re excited for another great year! Our free after-school program for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade meets Wednesdays after school until 5:30 PM. This fall, the kids are learning about the Fruit of the Spirit through Bible stories, crafts, games, activities, and memory verses. Want to be part of Treehouse? Volunteers are always welcome! Whether you can help regularly or occasionally, contact Crystal or the church office to learn more. Alter Youth Group – Alter Youth Group – Wednesdays are for Alter! Youth in grades 6–12 meet at the church at 5:30 PM for a chance to hang out, have fun, and explore faith together. Expect plenty of conversation, activities, and a place to just be yourself. Bring a friend and come check it out! Adult Study: “The Wired Word” – Join Pastor Mark on Wednesdays for The Wired Word, an adult study that explores recent news stories and current events through the lens of Scripture and faith. Each week features a new topic, discussion questions, and Scripture passages as the group considers how biblical wisdom speaks into the world around us. You can join at any time—no need to have attended previous weeks! Choose whichever Wednesday gathering works best for you: United Women in Faith Unit Meeting – United Women in Faith will hold their Unit Meeting on Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 a.m. All women are welcome to join us for a morning of fellowship, faith, and connection. We hope to see you there! United Women in Faith Quilt Raffle – Don’t miss your chance to win some wonderful prizes while supporting the ministry of United Women in Faith! The raffle drawing will be held on November 7 during the UWF Fall Bazaar. This year’s prizes include a beautifully handmade quilt, grocery gift cards, a gas gift card, and more! Raffle tickets are just $5 each, making it easy to join in the fun and support a great cause. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact a member of United Women in Faith. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping make their work in our community possible! October Church Community Lunch – Our Church Community Lunch & Potluck will be Sunday, October 18 following worship. Bring a dish to share and stay for good food and even better company! This is a wonderful time to gather around the table, visit with one another, and enjoy fellowship as a church family. Everyone is welcome—even if you don't bring a dish! Black Hills Area Methodist Men’s Breakfast – All men are invited to join us for the Black Hills Area Methodist Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Piedmont. Come enjoy breakfast, song, fellowship, and a time of growing together in faith and connection. Free Little Pantry – Our Free Little Pantry is available for anyone who may need a little extra help. Please feel free to take what you need, that’s what it’s here for. If you are able, you’re also welcome to give what you can. Donations of non-perishable food, snacks, toiletries, and hygiene items are always appreciated. A suggested list of items is posted on the bulletin board. The UMC - Alter Youth Group has installed the pantry at the entry of the church parking lot. For larger donations, please coordinate with the church office staff. Daily Scripture Readings – We invite you to spend time each day in God's Word through these daily Scripture readings. These passages are selected to complement the worship life of the Church and provide opportunities for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth throughout the week. May these readings encourage you, strengthen your faith, and draw you closer to Christ each day. October 5th – October 10th, 2026
These daily readings are provided through the Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings. Source: Daily Readings – Revised Common Lectionary. For additional resources and future readings, visit: Daily Readings - Revised Common Lectionary.Connection Cards – We’d love to connect with you! Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card in the lobby, and once completed, place it in the basket. As a thank you, please feel free to choose one of the books provided. Free Little Pantry – Our Free Little Pantry is available for anyone who may need a little extra help. Please feel free to take what you need, that’s what it’s here for. If you are able, you’re also welcome to give what you can. Donations of non-perishable food, snacks, toiletries, and hygiene items are always appreciated. A suggested list of items is posted on the bulletin board. The UMC - Alter Youth Group has installed the pantry at the entry of the church parking lot. For larger donations, please coordinate with the church office staff. Want to Promote an Event or Ministry? – 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 25th 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! Help Us Care for Our Church Family - 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. |
