Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Music – Denise Fox
Scripture Reader – Conni McCormick
Servants – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING God Will Take Care of You (130)
Crown Him With Many Crowns (327)
Precious Name (536)
Christ For the World We Sing (568)
PRELUDE
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Rise up!
P: There is joy all around.
L: Stand tall!
P: Hope is alive!
L: Lift your hands in praise.
P: Death has lost its sting.
L: Smile!
P: Even though you know some pain.
L: Sing a joy-filled song!
P: For new life is found in this place!
OPENING SONG Great is thy Faithfulness UMH-140
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
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 Luke 24:13-35
MESSAGE Little Things: Breaking Bread
SONG Open Our Eyes, Lord TFWS-2086
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Because He Lives UMH-364
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Ray Lapka
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Missy Sagmoe, Heidi Swenson’s sister
Monica Lichter, the wife of Joe & Julie Lichter’s (Jenkins) nephew
Carolyn Knight in the death of her aunt
The Lanners family in the death of Barbara Lanners
The McLean family in the death of Donna McLean
All the graduates (High School, College, etc.) from our church family and the community.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of a loving husband, attentive dad, community leader, outstanding engineer, and all-around good soul, Harlan Quenzer, who passed to be with God on May 17th, 2019. By Jan, Rob, Michelle, Ann, Mary, Ali, Abby, Nadia, Kaelyn, Natalie, Barry, & Kinslee (Harlan’s family).
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is not a sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
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
MAY “ONE THING”
For our May “One Thing” we are collecting donations for the Dakotas Conference 2022 Miracle Offering: Wings for Wellness. 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” buckets placed in the gathering area and both worship center entrances. Thank you!
PRAYER REQUEST BOX
With so much uncertainty, anxiety, and sickness in our world today, one thing that is certain is that God is only a prayer away. From now on, there will be a “Prayer Box” table in the gathering area. Everyone is encouraged to list prayer needs for friends, family, or yourself. These requests can be marked as “confidential” or “public.” Confidential prayer concerns will be shared only with Pastor Keith or Short Larson, Congregational Care.
HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM
The Health Ministry Team is having a meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6pm here at the church.
TECH VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for someone who has some technical knowledge to help run the tech booth on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Johanna at 605-996-7721 or johanna@downtownfirstumc.com.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
We are still taking pictures after worship, this Sunday, May 15th, and every Sunday throughout May. If you have not already, please go the tech room to have your picture taken for the church directory.
CLEAN COMEDY FOR A CAUSE
Clean Comedy for a Cause, featuring comedian Tim Boyd, is a fundraiser event for LaGonave Alive on Sunday, Sept. 11, starting at 6:30pm, at the Central Church in Sioux Falls. Their goal is to raise funds for their new Women's Village (building homes for women and their children) and scholarship support for their school. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
BETT’S ROAD CAMPING RETREAT
Youth need to sign up with Cindy if they are participating in the Betts Road Camping Retreat on May 24-26. Her phone is 605-999-9680 and email is Cindy.Bierman@k12.sd.us. Also, if you would like to ride horses during the retreat, we need parents to fill out a form. The forms are in the church office.
FAMILY CAMP...THE MOVIE
The Skit Guys are starring in their first feature film called Family Camp! It's coming to Logan Luxury 5 Theater on May 20th. We're considering arranging a family outing from our church for Tuesday, May 24 for the 7:00 pm show. Tickets are $5 and a popcorn and pop is $5 for their Tuesday special. If you'd be interested in attending, please talk to Becky or Johanna.
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.
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.
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 you can register online by clicking here.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY
6:30 PM Boy Scouts
7 PM Finance
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
6 PM Health Ministry Team
WEDNESDAY
9:30 PM Staff Meeting
THURSDAY
1 PM UMW
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED