Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Romans 12:4-6
For as in one body, we have many members and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader – Paul Miskimins
Servants – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS Everlasting God
Let’s Just Praise the Lord
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: It is God who draws us here.
P: A yearning to praise
L: That which is bigger than us.
P: A desire to give thanks
L: For the incredible gifts of life.
P: It is God who draws us here,
L: For comfort in a bruising world,
P: To stretch us toward greater possibilities.
L: It is God who draws us here,
P: To Sing and pray, to experience the living Christ!
OPENING SONG I Will Call Upon the Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Sanctuary
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT I’m God’s Kid
BAPTISM Ryker Carl Lorang
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Baptismal Covenant II UMH-39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16
I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
TIME OF PRAYER Hear Us As We Pray
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 1 Samuel 16:1-13 & 1 Timothy 4:11-16
MESSAGE Little Things: Overlooked
SONG You Are My All in All
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me (vs. 1)
*BENEDICTION 2022 Breakthrough Prayer
POSTLUDE I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me (vs. 4 &1)
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Mona Skidmore
Pam Uecker
Joan Dolejsi
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
The Smith family in the death of Frances Smith
All the graduates (High School, College, etc.) from our church family and the community.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of MHS graduates by Kevin & Becky Riggs & family.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given in memory of Shirley Hammrich, whose 91st birthday would have been on May 25th, by Kevin & Becky Riggs & family.
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
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is given in honor of the baptism of Ryker Carl Lorang.
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!
BLOOD PRESSURE
After worship today, Sunday, May 22nd, Cindy Edwards will be taking people’s blood pressure in the gathering area on behalf of the Health Ministry Team. Anyone is welcome to have their blood pressure taken.
LUMINARIES FOR SALE
On Sunday, June 5th, the Health Ministry Team will be selling luminaries for the Heart & Sole Cancer Walk/Run for $5 each in the gathering area. The cancer walk/run is being held at Hitchcock Park on Friday, June 17th at 6:30pm.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Dakotas Annual Conference is quickly approaching. This year's gathering is June 9-11 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Our church is allowed to have a total of 5 lay delegates to AC. We have 4 and need one more. There are funds available to help with registration and other motel costs. If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Keith very soon. Registration closes soon.
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.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
We are still taking pictures after worship, this Sunday, May 22nd, 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 Guy's upcoming film, Family Camp, is being pushed back and will now be coming to Mitchell on June 3rd-9th. We are still planning on having a group go but we will NOT be going on May 24th as previously planned. We will have more details on when we are getting a group together at a later date but if you are interested in going, please let the office know.
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. Please note that if you would like your child to have a VBS t-shirt, register by Memorial Day weekend so there is enough time to order. Thank you!
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
1 PM Mission Kits
2 PM Youth Camping Retreat at Bett’s Campground Begins
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
3 PM End of Youth Camping Retreat
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED