Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Confirmation Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Galatians 2:19-20
For through the law, I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Music – Denise Fox
Scripture Reader – Mary Ellen Jepsen
Children’s Moment – Becky Koch
Servants – Rich Stedman
PRELUDE
GREETING
OPENING SONG We Are Climbing Jacobs Ladder (vs. 1, 2, 3, 4) UMH 418
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
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.
SCRIPTURE Matthew 13:31-32 & 17:20b
MESSAGE Little Things: Mustard Seeds
SONG O How I Love Jesus (vs. 1 & 2) UMH 170
CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION
Baptismal Covenant 1 1-4, 12, 14, 15, 16 UMH 33
COMMUNION
Preparing Our Hearts Statement of Faith-UC of Canada UMH 883
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 2129
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Joan Dolejsi
Lyle Swenson
Marge Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For the Hanson family in the death of DeWayne Hanson
Rick and Rhonda Hartman family for comfort in the death of Rick's Dad, Bruce Hartman
For rain during this spring season
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Janice Northrup
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given in memory of my parents, Frank & Evelyn Wingfield, by John & Mary Wingfield.
May Mission of the Month:
Heart & Sole and Abbott House
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
CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION
This Sunday, May 1st, is Confirmation Sunday. Please join the Confirmands in the gathering area for cake after worship.
MAY “ONE THING”
For our May “One Thing” we are collecting donations for the Dakotas Conference 2022 Miracle Offering. This year, the money is going to support mental health in the Native American communities in our area. The week of May 1st-May 7th we will be collecting any lose change. May 8th-14th we will be collecting $1 bills. May 15th-21st will be $5 bills. May 22nd -28th will be $10 bills. And the last week, May 29th-31st, will be any donation you would like to make. You can place the money in the “One Thing” box in the gathering area. Thank you!!
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY
May 1st is Native American Ministries Sunday, where we partner with other UMC congregations in a special offering to support United Methodist ministries of Native Americans. One of denomination’s six special offerings, Native American Ministries Sunday equips and empowers Native American pastors, congregations, and seminary students to do what only they can do: authentically worship and serve Jesus. Half of our gifts stay with local ministries in this annual conference and half support the work of Native American United Methodist ministries nationally. To give, write a check to our church with “NAMS” in the memo line and place it in the offering. To give online or set up monthly giving, go to UMC.org/SSGive.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
We are still taking pictures after worship, this Sunday, May 1st. If you have not already, please go the tech room to have your picture taken for the church directory.
LITTLE THINGS!!
This Sunday, May 1st, Pastor Keith will start a new sermon series called “Little Things!” In this series we’ll be unpacking some of the “Little Things” told in the Bible that can make a big difference in life and faith. This Sunday Pastor Keith will be talking about mustard seeds and what Jesus had to say about them in relation to our faith.
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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2022
It’s back! We are having in-person VBS this year for this first time since Covid!! The theme for this years Vacation Bible School is “Hay Day.” On Friday, June 10th, there will be a family hoedown meal from 5:30-6pm and activities from 6-7:30pm. On Saturday, June 11th, there will be activities from 9-11am, including a snack. On Sunday, June 12th, there will be a VBS celebration during worship with a fun fellowship to follow. You can register at the registration table outside the Family Ministry office or by contact Becky at 605-996-7721 or becky@downtownfirstumc.com.
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. 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 May, June, & July. 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-Last Sunday School of the year
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
5:30 PM Family Ministries Team
7 PM Conni’s Lenten Study
7 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED