Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Larry Hasz
Servants – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS In The Eye of the Storm
Trading My Sorrows
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: God of rainbows, hope, and promises,
P: God who hovers over the swirling waters of baptism,
L: God that is present during the dark night of doubt,
P: God of comfort, commitment, and call,
L: Dwell with us this holy season of Lent
P: And lead us from temptation to trust, from fear to love, from despair to hope, from sadness to joy.
OPENING SONG You Are My All in All
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Wonderful Merciful Savior
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT When I Am Afraid
BAPTISIM I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (2x)
Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry (1x)
TIME OF PRAYER To Know You More (1x)
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 Psalm 27
MESSAGE Where 2 or 3 are Gathered: Trusting…Together!
SONG Through It All (2x)
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (vs.1, chorus)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (vs.2, chorus)
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Pat Campbell
Julie Fritzemeier
Randy Cross
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mary Mountain
Mona Skidmore
Natalie Wilson
Jason & Laurie Kor
the need for peace in our world
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given by Hollis McKillop
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Patricia Trode
March Mission of the Month:
Youth Mission Trip To North Dakota
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
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Finnegan Fuhrer.
ONE THING-CAMP SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
For March’s “One Thing” we are collecting money to help send our children and youth to summer camp. There is a designated collection box in the gathering area where you can put your donations. You can also put it in the offering or give/mail it to the office. All we ask is that you please specify it is for March's "One Thing." We have also just added tents that you can tape to the forest backdrop when you donate. You can write your name and the donation amount on the tent if you would like or just hang a blank one up. For details on each camp and to register, visit dakcamps.org/camps-and-events.
DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Our church’s finance team is offering two DWU scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for the 2022-2023 school year. These are available to all ages, not just high school seniors, and will be paid to the DWU Business Office in January 2023 after we receive confirmation that they successfully completed the fall semester. You can download the application for the scholarship by clicking here. Please either email it to Denise Hoffman at Denise.Hoffman@k12.sd.us or bring it in to the church office.
EASTER LILLIES
We are selling Easter Lilies in memory or honor of someone for $15 each this year. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact Johanna at the church office: 605-996-7721 or johanna@downtownfirstumc.com. Please include who it is in memory/honor of and who it is given by.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
The youth are selling Butter Braids as a fundraiser now through March 30th and will be delivered on April 13th. To order, you can contact any of the youth or click here to go to the online store.
CAMP SUNDAY
Camp Sunday this year will be on March 27th. If you have a Downtown 4 Good or camp t-shirt or sweatshirt, we ask that you please wear them.
UMCOR SUNDAY
On UMCOR Sunday, March 27th, we partner with other UMC congregations in a special offering to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief, an organization that acts on our behalf when there is a crisis. When we give to specific Advance projects, 100% of our gifts are directed to the designated response. UMCOR can do this because the funds they receive on the 27th join with those of millions of other United Methodists to help cover the costs of doing business. From training volunteers to keeping the office lights on, the UMCOR Sunday special offering equips the organization to respond quickly when disaster strikes. There with be designated envelopes at both worship center entrances for you to place your offering in. Thank you!
UMCOR UKRAINE RELIEF
We are collecting donations for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) humanitarian response in Ukraine. You can put your donations in the offering or bring/mail it to the church office. Please specify that it is for the Ukraine relief. 100% of the proceeds go to help their work in Ukraine. Thank you!
PRAYER STATIONS
The youth are putting together Prayer Stations for Lent and will be available to use all through the season. The stations are in the upstairs classroom nearest the back stairway on the north side. There will also be special prayer stations for younger children in the center of the room. To have the most meaningful experience, we ask that all children be accompanied by adults.
LENTEN STUDIES
Pastor Keith and Conni McCormick will each be leading a Lenten study on Wednesdays at 7pm starting on March 2nd. Keith will be using the book “Spiritual Formation” by Henry Nouwen and will be holding his in S1. Conni will be using Bruce Blumer’s book “Mighty Winds and Gentle Whispers” and will be holding hers in room 103. There are copies of both books available for purchase in the office.
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
10:45 AM Sunday School
MONDAY
7 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY
7 PM Youth Lock In
7 PM Lenten Studies
THURSDAY
1 PM UMW
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED