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Week of August 9, 2026SERVING NEXT SUNDAY - August 16
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Monday, August 10 Tuesday, August 11 Wednesday, August 12 Thursday, August 13 Sunday, August 16 |
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AnnouncementsRally Breakfast Volunteers Information – The Rally is here! Each year, we have the opportunity to bless the Sturgis City workers who work long hours behind the scenes to make the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally safe and successful. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already volunteered their time and talents to help make this ministry possible. Your willingness to serve and show hospitality is truly appreciated! There are still opportunities for others to join. If you would like to help, please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for helping us welcome and encourage those who work so hard during Rally week! 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! August Church Community Lunch – Join us after worship on August 16th for our monthly Church Community Lunch! Come enjoy a meal, spend some time together, and connect with friends and family from our church. We’ll have plenty to share, and if you’d like to bring something along, you’re welcome to—but please don’t feel like you need to bring anything at all. Whether you bring a dish, bring a friend, or simply bring yourself, we’d love to have you join us! We look forward to sharing a meal and a little fellowship with you! 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 10th – August 15th, 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.
Worship Volunteers – The Worship Volunteer Schedule for September–November is being prepared. Current volunteers, please check your email and respond with your availability by Wednesday, August 12th. We are also always looking for additional volunteers to help serve our church family, especially in the area of greeters. If you are interested in helping welcome others on Sunday mornings, please contact the church office by email at sturgisumc@hotmail.com or phone 605-720-5578 during office hours. Thank you to all who share their time and talents to make our worship services welcoming and meaningful! 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. 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. |
