Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Mother’s Day & Graduation Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Proverbs 1:8-9
My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck.
Music – Praise Team
Scripture Reader – Rich Stedman
Servants – Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS Children of God
GREETING
OPENING SONG Forever
MOTHER’S DAY VIDEO The Flower Shop
CENTERING SONG In This Very Room
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT I’m God’s Kid
HONORING OF GRADUATES
TIME OF PRAYER Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
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 Numbers 13:1-2; 25-33
MESSAGE Little Things: Perceptions
SPECIAL MUSIC Beautiful One Solo-Nicole Chenoweth
SHARING OUR GIFTS
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG All Night, All Day
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Joan Dolejsi
Lyle Swenson
Marge Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Mona Skidmore
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Paula Vogel
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
Rick and Rhonda Hartman family for comfort in the death of Rick's Dad, Bruce Hartman
For farmers and all those working out in the fields
LIVESTREAM
Is given in loving memory of Ted Ebel, whose birthday would have been May 11. As well as our mother & grandmother, Virgie Montgomery, and Ray Montgomery, Clay Theodore Matthews, Randee (Ebel) Brown, Terry Butler, and all loved ones by Karen Ebel, Sandy & John Butler, Peg Larson, and Jaimie Larson and families.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
Is given in memory of all who have gone before us who are waiting.
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
MOTHERS DAY FLOWERS
In honor of Mother’s Day, we have flowers available for all the women today. Please feel free to take a flower. They are located at both worship center entrances.
GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Sunday May 8th, we are celebrating all the high school graduates in our church. Please join the graduates 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: 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. Starting this Sunday, May 8th, 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.
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.
FAMILY CAMP...THE MOVIE
The Skit Guys, who produced today's Mother's Day Video, 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 for their Tuesday special. If you'd be interested in attending, please talk to Becky or Johanna.
BRUCE BLUMER Q&A
Author, Bruce Blumer, will speak and answer questions about his book, Mighty Winds and Gentle Whispers the Purpose and Power of the Holy Spirit. Join him May 11th at 5:30pm in the chapel. Bruce will also speak about his latest trip to Haiti.
CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES
We are still taking pictures after worship, this Sunday, May 8th, and every Sunday throughout May. If you have not already, please go the tech room to have your picture taken for the church directory.
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 by contact Becky at 605-996-7721 or becky@downtownfirstumc.com.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
9:30 AM Worship
12 PM Hispanic Church
MONDAY
7 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
7 PM Communications Team
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Bruce Blumer Q & A
7 PM Youth
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
7 PM SPR
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED