Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Family Ministry Appreciation Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Proverbs 22:6
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader – Paul Szabo
Servants – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONG Waymaker
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: The Lord is risen.
P: He is risen indeed!
L: The Lord is alive in our world.
P: Jesus is alive all around us!
L: The Lord is living within me!
P: Christ is living within us!
L: Today new hope and new life is possible!
P: Yes, the resurrection changes everything!
L: The Lord is risen!
P: He is risen indeed!
OPENING SONG That’s Why We Praise Him
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT & FAMILY MINISTRY APPRECIATION
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
BAPTISIM
Baptismal Covenant II Pages 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
TIME OF PRAYER To Know You More
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 John 20:19-31; Philippians 1:3-6; 1 Thessalonians 5:11
MESSAGE Where 2 or 3 are Gathered: Believe, Receive…Together!
SONG Grace Alone
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG They Will Know We Are Christians (vs. 1&2)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE They Will Know We Are Christians (vs. 3&4)
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Paul Mah
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For the Neugebauer & Moe family in the death of Vernon Neugebauer
For the Hanson family in the death of DeWayne Hanson
For rain during this spring season
LIVESTREAM
Is given in hopes of world peace by Dave & JoAnn Doering
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
April Mission of the Month:
Mission Kits
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is given in honor of the baptism of Charolette Jaye Schulz.
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
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
We are still taking pictures after worship, this Sunday, the 24th. If you have not already, please go the tech room to have your picture taken for the church directory.
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.
FAITH STORIES
Cindy is looking for people who are willing to share their faith stories with the youth group at our camping retreat at Bett's Campground the evening of May 25. If you would like to share, please contact her, 605-999-9680.
LOVE FEAST NEEDS
We are looking for appropriate magazines to put out during Love Feast. Please bring them to the church office. Thank you.
GATHERING AREA NEEDS
The gathering area team is looking for donations of goldfish crackers and sugar packets. If you would like to donate, please bring the items to the church office.
COMMUNION ELEMENTS
Next Sunday, May 1st, is a communion Sunday. There are communion elements available to take for anyone who is worshipping at home. They will be available this Sunday, the 24th, and throughout the rest of the week.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DATES
Parents, this year’s Vacation Bible School is being held on the evening of June 10th and the morning of June 11th, with a celebration during worship on June 12th. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!
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.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Please note that next Sunday, May 1st, is Confirmation Sunday. There will be a practice for the Confirmands on Saturday, April 30th at noon here at the church.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY
High School Senior recognition Sunday is May 8th. Parents, if you have a senior, you should have received a letter from the church last week. Please fill out the required information and photos and bring it to the church office or email it to johanna@downtownfirstumc.com if you would like your child to be included.
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
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
7 PM Conni’s Lenten Study
7 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
12 PM Confirmation Practice