Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
wifi password: L&ve1234
VERSE FOR REFLECTION – Romans 10:17
So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Ray Lapka
Gale Patzlaff
Penny Wermers
David Lambert
Jonas Nelson
Colleen Jonassen
Mary Mountain
John Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
All those that have been greatly affected by the large amount of snow we received.
LENTEN STUDY
Pastor Keith will be leading a study on The Lord’s Prayer by Adam Hamilton starting today, Sunday Feb. 26th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. There are books available to purchase for $10.00.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Thank you to everyone that helped make our annual Shrove Tuesday event a success. The pancakes and sausage were delicious! It truly takes a village, and we couldn’t have done it without you all. Thank you!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
and LIVESTREAM
Are given in memory of Ashley Moe who passed away 4 years ago today, by her family.
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 10:00 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 10:00 am
~ Facebook live on Sundays: @MitchellsDowntownChurch
~ Radio Broadcast on KORN1490 AM & 101.3 FM at 10:00 am, Sunday
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at 10:00 am on Sundays or at any time.
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
We are collecting canned food for our February “One Thing” for the Mitchell Food Pantry.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Love Feast and Snack Pack
CHURCH OFFERING ENVELOPES
According to The Church Budget Envelope and Mailing Company they had an issue with supply chain and employees so we will not receive envelopes until April. There will a limited number of generic envelopes available once we receive them.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
If you are interested in learning more about our church and becoming a member, Pastor Keith will lead a membership class on Sunday, March 12th at 11:30AM. Lunch will be provided and will conclude by 1:30. If you are planning on attending, please call the church office at 996-7721.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Family Ministry is planning a game night, Wednesday, March 1st at 5:30pm. Becky will have fun games and lots of fun snacks for all.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer camp information is now available. Pamphlets and registration forms are located by Becky’s office and the connection center desk.
HOLY LAND JOURNEY - NEW DATE- NEW PLAN
Hank Kor is hosting a trip to the Holy Land via Jordan September 11th- 21st, 2023. We will fly to Amman, Jordan then cross over to Israel for all the Holy Land excursions, then will return to Ammon to visit Petra. The cost will be approximately $4100 without travel insurance. A new brochure will be available shortly. If you would like to know more sooner, you can send an email to hankkor46@gmail.com.
MEET BISHOP PLAMBECK
Bishop Lanette Plambeck is the new episcopal leader for the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. She will be traveling through our Conference over the course of several weekends to meet with people of the Dakotas Conference.
The locations that are closest to Mitchell are:
Sioux Falls First UMC- March 19th 9-11:30AM- includes worship
Sioux Falls Sunnycrest UMC- March 19th 12:30-2PM- lunch served
Brookings First UMC-March 19th 3-4:30PM- refreshments served
Other dates are scheduled. Check the bulletin board in the gathering area for more locations, dates, and times to meet Bishop Plambeck.
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” will be monetary donations to help send our children and youth to summer camp. There will be a collection box in our gathering area.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
Butter Braid sales start March 1st. You can contact any of our youth if you would like to place an order. You can also us this link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/22fcc264-0280-44ce-9b40-eca79ff9724a.This is a fundraiser for camp and for mission trips for our youth. They will be delivered on March 29th.
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 receipts for February, March, and April. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower-level stairs.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Wed, March 1, Butter Braid Sales Start
Wed., March 1, Family Fun Night 5:30PM
Thur., March 9, Love Feast
Sun., March 12, Camp Sunday
Sun., March 12, Membership Class 11:30AM
Sun., March 19, UMCOR Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
3:00 PM Piano Recital/Gale Goehring
5:30 PM Lenten Study
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
5:30PM Family Fun Night
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson/ Youth
Scripture Reader- Jordan Platt
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONG Amazing Grace
Reckless Love Duet by Kyra Marlow and Lenora Mah
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: I fall
P: I rise
L: I make mistakes
P: I learn
L: I’ve been hurt
P: But I’m alive
L: I’m human
P: And I’m not perfect
ALL: But I’m thankful. Amen
OPENING SONG 10,000 Reasons
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves Me
TIME OF PRAYER Just as I Am
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: 1Samuel 3:1-10
MESSAGE Have You Ever Heard God Talking to You?
SONG Here I Am Lord
SHARING OUR GIFTS You Say
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG This is Amazing Grace
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE The Lord’s Prayer
RECEIVING ASHES
Following Worship this morning, Pastor Keith will remain at the front of our worship center to make the sign of the cross with ashes upon anyone who would like to receive them. All are welcome to receive this sign which marks the beginning of Lent.