Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Easter Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Luke 24:5b-7
but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader – Julia Platt
Servants – Rich Stedman
PRELUDE Rejoice the Lord is King
Thine is the Glory (Handel)
WELCOME VIDEO
GREETING
OPENING SONG Christ The Lord Is Risen Today UMH-302
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Trumpets Sound.
P: Angels sing.
L: Christ is risen!
P: Christ is risen indeed!
L: Joy fills our innermost being.
P: Children giggle with delight.
L: Christ is risen
P: He is risen indeed
L: Love dances on an empty tomb.
P: Death has lost its fearful grip.
L: Christ is risen!
P: He is risen indeed!
L: Butterflies burst free from cocoons.
P: Alleluias bounce off the walls.
L: Christ Is Risen!
P: He Is Risen Indeed!
CENTERING WORDS & PRAYER
SONG Up From the Grave He Arose UMH-322
CHILDREN’S MOMENT He is the King of Kings!
TIME OF PRAYER
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.
SONG He Rose UMH-316
SCRIPTURE John 20:1-18
MESSAGE Where 2 or 3 are Gathered: Living…Together!
GIFT OF MUSIC Because He Lives
Duet by Angela Buenzow & Theresa Campbell
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG He Lives UMH-310
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For the Moore family in the death of Wallace Moore
For the Neugebauer & Moe family in the death of Vernon Neugebauer
For rain during this spring season
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of their parents in heaven by Dave & JoAnn Doering
April Mission of the Month:
Mission Kits
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
ONE THING-CANDY FOR AFTER PROM
For April’s “One Thing” we are collecting bags of assorted, wrapped candy for the Mitchell High School After Prom party. Please note that we will only be collecting until April 21st because Prom is April 23rd. You can place the candy on the “One Thing” shelf in the gathering area. Thank you!
EASTER LILY PICKUP
If you have ordered an Easter Lily and are not planning on picking it up after the Easter services or you would like us to hold it for you, please let the office know.
INTERGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT
The next Intergenerational Game Night will be held on Wednesday, April 20, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. We will start out in the youth room. Anyone is welcome to attend.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
On Easter Sunday, Mary Ellen will be here from 8:30am-noon taking pictures for the church directory. You can stop by anytime and have your picture taken, you do not need to sign up.
UNDERSTANDING OUR GRIEF GROUP
Understanding Our Grief is a grief support group being held every Sunday through May 15th (excluding Easter) at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church gathering space from 6-8pm. The sessions will include short videos, lessons, guest speakers, group discussions and snacks. For more information you can contact Jan Quenzer at 605-770-9316.
PUPPY CHOW FUNDRAISER
There are bags of puppy chow for sale in the office for $2.50 each or a free will donation. All the proceeds go to support the Dakota Wesleyan mission trip to Peru.
FAMILY MINISTRIES APPRECIATION SUNDAY
Coming up on Sunday, April 24th, we will be recognizing all the Family Ministry helpers and volunteers. Parents, please complete a thank you note from your child/children to their Sunday School teachers or helpers and return the note to Becky or the main church office before April 24th. The thank you notes are available to pick up on the bulletin board in the gathering area in a purple folder.
A NEW BEGINNING!
Church Growth is an important value for any church body, and the best way for a church to grow is through multiplication. Downtown Mitchell First UMC has done this through the birth of Fusion. Now we can do it again through the launching of a Hispanic Church that will meet in our Chapel on Sunday afternoons beginning on Sunday, April 24. Rev. Herman Perez is the pastor of this new faith community, and he has successfully launched Hispanic Churches in Sioux Falls and Plankinton. We hope to build some connections between our church and this new church in the coming months. Right now, we simply ask for you to pray for this new congregation as they seek to connect people with God.
MISSION KITS
Calling all folks interested in putting Mission Kits together. We will be meeting on April 26th, Tuesday, at 1 pm in the Mission room downstairs to put health kits together. Donations of hand towels, washcloths, regular size bar of soap (no Ivory) and bandages accepted. Hope to see you then.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 24th- Family Ministry Appreciation Sunday
May 1st-Confirmation Sunday
May 8th- Graduation Sunday
THANK YOU
Butter Braids were delivered to the youth on Wednesday, April 13. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
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
7:30 AM Youth Sunrise Service
8:45 AM Kids Easter Egg Roll
9:30 AM Easter Worship
11 AM Easter Worship
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED
7 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM Intergenerational Game Night
THURSDAY
1 PM UMW
7 PM SPR
FRIDAY
7 PM NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
Order of Worship
11 AM Worship Service
Easter Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Luke 24:5b-7
but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.”
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader – Jaimie Larson
Servants – Rich Stedman
PRELUDE Rejoice the Lord is King
Thine is the Glory (Handel)
WELCOME VIDEO
GREETING
OPENING SONG Christ The Lord Is Risen Today UMH-302
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Trumpets Sound.
P: Angels sing.
L: Christ is risen!
P: Christ is risen indeed!
L: Joy fills our innermost being.
P: Children giggle with delight.
L: Christ is risen
P: He is risen indeed
L: Love dances on an empty tomb.
P: Death has lost its fearful grip.
L: Christ is risen!
P: He is risen indeed!
L: Butterflies burst free from cocoons.
P: Alleluias bounce off the walls.
L: Christ Is Risen!
P: He Is Risen Indeed!
CENTERING WORDS & PRAYER
SONG Up From the Grave He Arose UMH-322
CHILDREN’S MOMENT He is the King of Kings!
TIME OF PRAYER
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.
SONG He Rose UMH-316
SCRIPTURE John 20:1-18
MESSAGE Where 2 or 3 are Gathered: Living…Together!
GIFT OF MUSIC Because He Lives
Duet by Angela Buenzow & Theresa Campbell
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG He Lives UMH-310
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Halleluiah, Thine the Glory
IN OUR PRAYERS
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For the Moore family in the death of Wallace Moore
For the Neugebauer & Moe family in the death of Vernon Neugebauer
For rain during this spring season
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Janice Northrup
April Mission of the Month:
Mission Kits
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
ONE THING-CANDY FOR AFTER PROM
For April’s “One Thing” we are collecting bags of assorted, wrapped candy for the Mitchell High School After Prom party. Please note that we will only be collecting until April 21st because Prom is April 23rd. You can place the candy on the “One Thing” shelf in the gathering area. Thank you!
EASTER LILY PICKUP
If you have ordered an Easter Lily and are not planning on picking it up after the Easter services or you would like us to hold it for you, please let the office know.
INTERGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT
The next Intergenerational Game Night will be held on Wednesday, April 20, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. We will start out in the youth room. Anyone is welcome to attend.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
On Easter Sunday, Mary Ellen will be here from 8:30am-noon taking pictures for the church directory. You can stop by anytime and have your picture taken, you do not need to sign up.
UNDERSTANDING OUR GRIEF GROUP
Understanding Our Grief is a grief support group being held every Sunday through May 15th (excluding Easter) at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church gathering space from 6-8pm. The sessions will include short videos, lessons, guest speakers, group discussions and snacks. For more information you can contact Jan Quenzer at 605-770-9316.
PUPPY CHOW FUNDRAISER
There are bags of puppy chow for sale in the office for $2.50 each or a free will donation. All the proceeds go to support the Dakota Wesleyan mission trip to Peru.
FAMILY MINISTRIES APPRECIATION SUNDAY
Coming up on Sunday, April 24th, we will be recognizing all the Family Ministry helpers and volunteers. Parents, please complete a thank you note from your child/children to their Sunday School teachers or helpers and return the note to Becky or the main church office before April 24th. The thank you notes are available to pick up on the bulletin board in the gathering area in a purple folder.
A NEW BEGINNING!
Church Growth is an important value for any church body, and the best way for a church to grow is through multiplication. Downtown Mitchell First UMC has done this through the birth of Fusion. Now we can do it again through the launching of a Hispanic Church that will meet in our Chapel on Sunday afternoons beginning on Sunday, April 24. Rev. Herman Perez is the pastor of this new faith community, and he has successfully launched Hispanic Churches in Sioux Falls and Plankinton. We hope to build some connections between our church and this new church in the coming months. Right now, we simply ask for you to pray for this new congregation as they seek to connect people with God.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 24th- Family Ministry Appreciation Sunday
May 1st-Confirmation Sunday
May 8th- Graduation Sunday
MISSION KITS
Calling all folks interested in putting Mission Kits together. We will be meeting on April 26th, Tuesday, at 1 pm in the Mission room downstairs to put health kits together. Donations of hand towels, washcloths, regular size bar of soap (no Ivory) and bandages accepted. Hope to see you then.
THANK YOU
Butter Braids were delivered to the youth on Wednesday, April 13. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
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
7:30 AM Youth Sunrise Service
8:45 AM Kids Easter Egg Roll
9:30 AM Easter Worship
11 AM Easter Worship
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED
7 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:45 PM Intergenerational Game Night
THURSDAY
1 PM UMW
7 PM SPR
FRIDAY
7 PM NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED