Order of Worship
9:30 AM Worship Service
Pentecost Sunday
VERSE FOR REFLECTION- Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Music – Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader – Natalie Piehl
Servants – Rich Stedman
HYMN SING Blessed Assurance 369
I am Thine, O Lord 419
Sanctuary 2164
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know 163
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP Spirit Of The Living God UMH-393
GREETING
OPENING SONG Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart UMH-500
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 Acts 2:1-21
MESSAGE Little Things: The Breath of God
COMMUNION
Preparing for Communion
Service of Word & Table II-The Great Thanksgiving UMH-13-14
Receiving Communion
Prayer of Thanksgiving
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Spirit Song UMH-347
*BENEDICTION 2022 Breakthrough Prayer
POSTLUDE
Announcements
IN OUR PRAYERS
Mona Skidmore
Pam Uecker
Joan Dolejsi
Jason & Laurie Kor
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Steve Sommerville & family in the death of Steve’s brother, Tom
Heidi Swenson & family in the death of Heidi’s sister, Missy Sagmoe
Monica Lichter, the wife of Joe & Julie Lichter’s (Jenkins) nephew
For all the Delegates (lay and clergy) and the work of Annual Conference that will be taking place this week in Bismarck
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Janice Northrup
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 11 AM)
There is no sponsor for this week’s radio broadcast
June Mission of the Month:
William Hippolite
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
JUNE “ONE THING”
For our June “One Thing”, we will be collecting the Crayola brand 8 color watercolor paints for the Backpack Giveaway happening at our church in August. You can place them on the "One Thing" shelf in the gathering area. Also, we would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated to last months "One Thing."
MAH OPEN HOUSE
Everyone is invited to join Paul and Twyla Mah in celebrating 25 years of marriage at an open house on Sunday, June 12. It will be from 2:00-4:00pm in the Downtown Mitchell FUMC dining room.
BREIDENBACH CARD SHOWER
Please join us in a card shower celebrating the Breidenbach’s 60th wedding anniversary. Help us make George and Pat’s diamond anniversary even more special by sending a card to 737 E 14th, Mitchell, SD, 57301. Everyone is also welcomed to join them in a reception in the gathering area after worship on Sunday, June 26th.
LUMINARIES FOR SALE
This 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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for 5 more volunteers for our 2022 Vacation Bible School. The dates are June 10th-12th. If you are interested in helping, please contact our Family Ministries Director, Becky, at 605-996-7721 or becky@downtownfirstumc.com. Thank you!
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED
Our church is responsible for Meals on Wheels drivers August 1st- September 9th. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please contact Dave Mitchell at (605) 996-5977 or call the church office.
COMMUNION SERVANTS NEEDED
An important part of worship is that of our month gathering at the Lord's Table for Holy Communion. We need a team of people willing to prepare, possibly help serve, and clean up after our monthly Communion services. If you would be willing to serve on this team, please contact Johanna or Pastor Keith in the church offices. 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.
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.
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.
TECH TEAM VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for some more people to help with the PowerPoint, cameras, and sound booth on Sunday mornings. You do not need to have any previous tech experience, but some training will be required. If you are interested in helping, please contact Johanna at 605-996-7721 or johanna@downtownfirstumc.com. Thank you!
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
2 PM MACA
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY First Day of Annual Conference
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
5:30 PM VBS
SATURDAY Last Day of Annual Conference
9 AM VBS