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Week of July 13, 2026SERVING NEXT SUNDAY - July 19
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Wednesday, July 15 Thursday, July 16 Sunday, July 19 |
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AnnouncementsJuly Church Community Lunch – Join us after worship on July 19th for our monthly Church Community Lunch! We'll be sharing a potluck meal and enjoying fellowship together. Waffles will be served, so if you're able, please bring a favorite dish to complement the meal. Most importantly, bring yourself—your presence is the greatest gift. Invite your friends and family, and come enjoy good food and great company. We look forward to seeing you there! Congregation Photo Directory – We are excited to begin creating a new online and app-based photo directory for our congregation! This directory will include members' names and photos and will be available to everyone in our church family. Beginning Sunday 7/12, we will be taking photos for the directory. This resource will help our new pastor learn names and faces more quickly while also making it easier for all of us—whether you've been here for years or are new to the congregation—to get to know one another. We hope everyone will participate so our directory can be as complete and welcoming as possible! Kids Summer Meals Program – This summer, students can enjoy a free sack lunch through the Kids Summer Meals Program! Open to elementary and middle school students. 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.** Community Invitation: "Connect to Why" – You are invited to attend "Connect to Why," a presentation by Dr. Alisha Vincent, Vice President of the Dakotas-Minnesota Methodist Foundations, on Sunday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Spearfish United Methodist Church. Dr. Vincent works with congregations across the Dakotas and Minnesota, providing stewardship education, coaching, and resources that help churches cultivate a healthy culture of generosity. "Connect to Why" explores a faith-based approach to stewardship, encouraging us to see giving as more than meeting a budget—it is an opportunity to participate in God's work. The presentation, “Ignite a Culture of Generosity in your Church,” focuses on discovering the deeper purpose behind our ministries, inspiring generosity through lives transformed by faithful giving, and strengthening the mission of the church. Everyone is welcome to attend this special evening of inspiration and learning. 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. July 13th – 18th, 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.Ministries on Summer Break – As summer begins, some of our church programs will be taking a short break for the season. We are so thankful for everyone who participated this year and helped make these ministries such a blessing to our church family! We look forward to gathering together again this fall and hope you will join us when programs resume. Watch for future announcements and start dates in the coming months. Have a safe, joyful, and blessed summer!
Sturgis UMC Church App – Take Sturgis UMC with you! We are excited to introduce our new Sturgis United Methodist Church app – a simple way to stay connected wherever you are. Keep up with events, announcements, and everything happening in the life of our church, all from your phone. Go to our website and scan the QR code to download and get connected today! Hiring: Treehouse Afterschool Program Director – Treehouse Afterschool Program is looking for a dedicated and caring individual to serve as our Afterschool Program Director. This position will be once a week during the school year, beginning when school resumes. They will help lead and support our afterschool program as we provide a safe, welcoming, and meaningful space for children in our community. If interested, please reach out to the Leadership Team or email the church office at sturgisumc@hotmail.com. 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. 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. 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. |
