Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
Sharing the love of Jesus
from the heart of Downtown
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VERSE FOR REFLECTION – John 6:33-35
For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Rich Stedman
Ray Lapka
Gale Patzlaff
Penny Wermers
Julie Fritzemeier
John Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
A family having to relocate unexpectedly.
To all teachers as they prepare for the last months of the school year.
EASTER LILIES
If you are interested in purchasing an Easter Lily in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please fill out the Easter Lily card that is provided and turn it into the office. The cards are located on the table as you enter our worship center. The cost is $15.00 each.
THANK YOU
Our youth and our youth leaders would like to thank all that came and supported them last week for their camp Sunday meal. They appreciate your generosity and for supporting them.
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LIVESTREAM
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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.
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” is donations for church camp. There is a collection box in our gathering area. Once you donated, put your name on a fish and tape it to the camp scene.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
AsOne Ministries
AsOne Ministries is a non- profit organization making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture that holistically address poverty in rural, underserved communities.
EASTER ART EVENT
What does Easter mean to you? An art canvas with instructions will be available for families and individuals of all ages today. Becky has a table set up with the canvases and the details in the gathering area. So, make sure to pick one up!
EASTER POSTCARDS
We have Easter postcards available for you to send out to anyone that you would like to invite to our Easter week services. They already have a stamp on them so all you have to do is invite your friends, neighbors, anyone that you would like, and mail it.
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. New pamphlets are by the connection center desk and on the bulletin board.
MEET BISHOP PLAMBECK
Bishop Lanette Plambeck 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.
UMCOR SUNDAY- TODAY
Through the United Methodist Committee of Relief (UMCOR), we are able to make a difference in the lives of communities and individuals whose lives have been upset by storms, wars, fires, displacement and climate change. This offering underwrites UMCOR’s “cost of doing business,” allowing UMCOR to keep the promise that 100% of any gift to a specific UMCOR project will go toward that project, not administrative costs. There will be designated envelopes at both entrances of our worship center for you to place your offering in.
CELEBRATE EASTER
Palm Sunday
April 2nd ~ 10AM
Maundy Thursday
April 6th ~ 7PM Communion Service
Good Friday
April 7th ~ 7PM
Easter Sunday
April 9th ~ 8AM & 10AM
8AM “Son Rise” featuring our youth with Pastor Keith delivering a message of life and hope.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., March 23, Love Feast
Sat., April 1, Confirmation Retreat
Sun., April 2, Palm Sunday
Wed., April 5, Family Fun Night
Thurs., April 6, Maundy Thursday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Natalie’s class will not meet today)
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
5:30 PM Lenten Study
MONDAY
7:00PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart and Sole Assistance
6:30 PM Pack Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Susan Dodd
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS You Are Holy
Trading My Sorrows
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Gather round,
P: People of all ages, people of all races
L: Gather together.
P: Come from near and far,
L: Come open and expectant,
P: Create a symphony of praise, a bouquet of joy,
L: And pray that God will weave us into,
P: A people of compassion, a community of prayer.
L: Come, gather round. Hear God’s word.
P: And be challenged to serve, as well as to raise your voice in praise.
OPENING SONG I Will Call Upon the Lord
CENTERING WORDS
CENTERING SONG Spirit Song
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT I’m Gonna Sing
TIME OF PRAYER Hear Us As We Pray
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (The Message Version)
Our Father in heaven, reveal who you are. Set the world right; do what’s best- as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty! Yes. Yes. Yes.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6: 7-13 (CEV) & Exodus 16:14-31 (CEV)
MESSAGE The Lord’s Prayer: What’s To Eat?
SHARING OUR GIFTS
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING Hallowed Be Thy Name
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Give Me Oil in My Lamp
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Give Me Oil in My Lamp
LORD’S PRAYER FOCUS
During the next 6-7 weeks we will be focusing on the Lord’s Prayer in our Lenten Study, and with the weekly messages during worship. The 3rd grade Sunday School class is also learning about The Lord’s Prayer. To assist in this focus, we will be using different versions of The Lord’s Prayer during worship, including in our prayer time. The wording will be reflected in our order of worship as well as on the screens. The focus of this series and the different wording is to help us reconnect with the deeper meaning and power of this beautiful prayer.