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Week of July 27, 2026SERVING NEXT SUNDAY - August 9
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Wednesday, August 5 Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Sunday, August 9 |
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AnnouncementsRally Breakfast Volunteers Information – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just around the corner, and so are our Annual Rally Breakfasts for the Sturgis City Workers! There are still several opportunities to help with this meaningful outreach. Sign-up sheets are available in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a volunteer meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 6:30 p.m. for all cooks and servers. Rally Breakfasts will be served August 7–14, and everyone helping with food preparation or serving should plan to arrive by 5:45 a.m. each morning. Thank you for helping us serve and welcome those who work so hard to make Rally a success! United Women in Faith Quilt Raffle – The drawing will be held on November 7 during the UWF Fall Bazaar. Prizes include a beautifully handmade quilt, grocery gift cards, a gas gift card, and more! Raffle tickets are $5 each. If you're interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact a member of United Women in Faith. 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. We are working on 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! 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. August 3rd – August 8th, 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.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. 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. 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!
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. What’s Happening at Love Inc? - Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) of Sturgis is a faith-based nonprofit that brings local churches together to serve individuals and families in need throughout the Black Hills. As a Connection Center, Love INC connects neighbors with practical resources and caring support, including emergency food, gas vouchers, life skills classes, a diaper bank, and other ministries. Below are just a few of the ways Love INC is making a difference in our community: 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. |
