Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Youth Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Philippians 2:3-5
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus
Music – Youth Group
Scripture Reader- Carsyn Weich
Servants – Rich Stedman, Dave Mitchell
PRELUDE Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Madalynn Lorang
Awesome God
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
All: Always leave people better than you found them.
Hug the hurt.
Kiss the broken.
Befriend the lost.
Love the lonely.
Remember to always love yourself.
OPENING SONG We Are Called
CENTERING PRAYER
L: Dear God,
P: Help me this week.
L: When I feel down and out,
P: Give me your wisdom.
L: When I’m sad or lonely
P: Pick me up.
L: When I’m lost,
P: Guide my feet.
All: I can do all things through You. Please keep me encouraged and protect the ones I love. Amen.
CENTERING SONG Amazing Grace Soloist: Henry Swenson
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Shine Jesus Shine
TIME OF PRAYER Sanctuary
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer ~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 4:8-11
Ephesians 4:32
Matthew 22:27-29
MESSAGE Love is not what you say. Love is what you do.
SONG 10,000 Reasons
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH
SENDING SONG Build Your Kingdom Here
*BENEDICTION
SONG Reckless Love
POSTLUDE Amazing Grace Madalynn Lorang
Hallelujah
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Natalie Wilson
Jason & Laurie Kor
Kathy Hank’s mother, Grace Wick
The McKillop family in the death of Robert McKillop
All the families who have lost loved ones in the tragic car accidents in our region
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is sponsored by Donna Kringen
LIVESTREAM
Is sponsored by Gary & Sharron Barrows
February Mission of the Month:
Love Feast & Mitchell Snack Pack
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 9:30 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 9:30 am
~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 11 am, Sunday
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 9:30 am on Sundays or at any time
SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH
Make sure to stay after worship on 2/13 for soup and sandwiches served by the youth group for a free will donation. They will be serving in the dining room and to-go meals in the gathering area. All the proceeds go towards the youth mission trip to ND in July. They will also be helping people sign up for the texting notifications so if you have not signed up already ask one of them to help you.
ONE THING-FOOD PANTRY
February is our church’s month to collect for the Mitchell Food Pantry, so we are combining it with our “One Thing.” They need CANNED peas, carrots, diced pineapple, and mandarin oranges. You can place them on the “One Thing” shelf in the gathering area. Thank you!
LENTEN STUDIES
There will be two Lenten studies offered this year. Pastor Keith will be leading one on Wednesdays at 7pm starting on March 2nd in room 103. He will be using the book “Spiritual Formation” by Henry Nouwen. There are copies available in the office for $12. Conni McCormick will be leading the 2nd and she will be using Bruce Blumer’s book “Mighty Winds and Gentle Whispers.” Conni’s will also be held on Wednesdays at 7pm starting on March 2nd in the prayer room on the back south side of the sanctuary. There are copies of this book available in the office as well for $15. Please note that the March 2nd studies will be after the Ash Wednesday service at 7pm.
VALUES WORKSHOP
Please join the leadership of our church on February 19th for a Values Clarification Workshop beginning at 8:30am and concluding by 12:30pm, led by Rev. Rebecca Trefz. This workshop is intended to help our church clarify and define the values that guide us in ministry. As decisions are made about ministry and church direction, being clear on our values is vital. We ask that before you attend you watch a short video put together by Rebecca. Click here to watch the video. If you can’t be present for the workshop, click here to take a questionnaire so we are able to hear the voices of more of our church family.
LOVE FEAST NEEDS
Love Feast is looking for some large left-over containers like whipped cream and half gallon tubs. You can bring the containers to church office. Thank you.
EMAIL UPDATE
The following emails are no longer active: short@mitchellfumc.org, keith@mitchellfumc.org, and finance@mitchellfumc.org. Short’s email is short@downtownfirstumc.com, Pastor Keith’s is keith@downtownfirstumc.com, and finance is finance@downtownfirstumc.com.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID and illness in general in our community, the decision has been made to NOT have our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed this year. This was a difficult decision to make but feel it is in the best interest for our church family and our community. Hopefully next year!!!
COUNTY FAIR STAMPS
We are still collecting County Fair stamps. Please place them in the drawer marked “County Fair” at the top of the lower-level stairs.
COBORN’S RECEIPTS
We are collecting Coborn’s receipts for February, March, and April. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
10:30 AM Soup & Sandwich Lunch
10:45 AM Sunday School
MONDAY HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
7 PM Trustees
WEDNESDAY
7 PM Youth
THURSDAY
1 PM UMW
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
8:30 AM Values Workshop