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September 1: Missions Preparing for Harvest Dinner
If you would like to help with the planning and/or preparation for the Harvest Dinner, please join the Missions Team meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 4:30. Everyone is Welcome!
September 6: One Combined Worship Service
We will have one combined worship service at 9:30 on Sunday, September 6th. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!
September 23: Wonderful Wednesday Begins!
Wonderful Wednesdays will begin September 23. Please register for our youth activites.
September 24: Women's Bible Study Begins
Made to Crave, a Women’s Bible Study by Lysa TerKeurst, begins on September 24. We’ll discover how to redirect our deepest longings toward God and experience the peace, freedom, and fulfillment that come from a growing relationship with Christ.
We will meet at 2:00 on Thursdays. If there is enough interest, an evening session will also be offered. Please contact Tammy if you are interested in attending or to share a day and time that works best for you.
September Meetings
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of our church meetings!
September 1: Missions Team, 4:30
September 14: M.A.C., 6:00
September 15: Christian Education Team, 5:30
September 21: Worship Team, 5:30
September 22: Missions Team, 4:30
Your Thoughts & Ideas are Welcomed: Wesley Place updates/improvements
MAC recently requested an inspection of Wesley Place. This facility has served our church well for many years, but the inspection did note some deficiences. We welcome anyone interested in being a part of a team to look at the inspection results and begin making plans for repairs and/or updates to contact the office (712-336-3115) and join this team. Thank you!
October 4: Harvest Dinner
Please join us for a delicious meal as we celebrate the harvest season on October 4 at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 5 p.m. To-Go orders will also be available.
Reservations are required, please click the link below for full details.
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"Power in Prayer" | 8/23/2026 | 10:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Power in Prayer" | 8/23/2026 | 8:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Prayer" | 8/16/2026 | 10:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Prayer" | 8/16/2026 | 8:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Beautiful Feet" w/ Tammy Branum | 8/9/2026 | 10:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Beautiful Feet" w/ Tammy Branum | 8/9/2026 | 8:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Just Start" w/ Rob Cunningham | 8/2/2026 | 10:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Just Start" w/ Rob Cunningham | 8/2/2026 | 8:30 Service
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."The funeral for Verlin Goering" | 7/27/2026 |
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Welcome to the livestream from the Spirit Lake United Methodist Chu..."Weakness, Spirit, & Love" | 7/26/2026 | 10:30 Service
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Traditional Worship
9:30 & 11:30
Coffee & Fellowship
10:30
Worship at the Rock
Join Us Wednesday Evening
5:30
Family Style Meal
5:45-6:15
Worship
6:15-7:15
Kids Club
6:30-7:30
Middle School Youth Group
7:30-8:30
High School Youth Group
Opportunities to Get Involved
Join a Ministry Team!
- Education:
- Help create & implement programming for the discipleship of our congregation (Sunday School, Bible Study, Wonderful Wednesday).
- Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30.
- Health & Welfare:
- Help care for others; especially those who reside in assisted living, nursing homes, or are homebound (Birthday cards to 85+, visits, calls, Valentine cards, Easter Baskets).
- Led by Lois Shaffer and meets quarterly on the first Monday at 11:00.
- Hospitality:
- Help grow our church by creating a welcoming experience/atmosphere and a chance for people to connect (Welcome Baskets, usher, coffee).
- Led by Jeri Kitzinger and meets as needs arise.
- Missions:
- Make a difference in our community and around the world through activities and events that help meet the needs of others (Then Feed Just One Packing Event, Serving at The Banquet in Sioux Falls, Backpack Program).
- Led by Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman and meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30.
- Worship:
- Work with our Pastor to focus on our times when we gather together (Sunday morning, special services, holidays). Help add elements that enhance worship, adorn the church, etc.
- Led by Pastor Cindy and meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30.
- Funerals:
- Minister to grieving families by providing desserts and coffee and/or helping serve catered food at funerals.
- Stewardship:
- Identify service opportunities within the church and encourage members to participate in programs.
- Provide information on opportunities to support the church’s programs financially.
- Inform members of the variety of methods for contributing to programs.
- Led by Gary Jones and meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00
Please contact the church office (712-336-3115) to learn more about these volunteer opportunities!!
Sunday School & Wonderful Wednesday:
Prayerfully consider how you might help!!
Please contact Tammy to volunteer or to learn more: 712-229-3115 or tammy@spiritlakeumc.org
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Prayer Requests
Please contact the church office (712) 336-3115 or contact Pastor Cindy via her email.
There are three options for prayer requests:
- Prayer list that is emailed to the congregation and included in our worship services.
- Only the Tuesday prayer group.
- Only for Pastor Cindy.
Remember that those whom we include on our prayer lists must give permission.
Tuesday Prayer Group
Weekly Devotional
Please join us for 30 minutes in the church sanctuary at 4:00 every Tuesday afternoon to pray together and lift God’s name.
Everyone is welcome, you do not need any special skills, you will not be asked to pray aloud or lead the prayer time.