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 – Psalm 130:3-5
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Pollard family in the loss of their son, Mahlon
Liz Feldman
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Ray Lapka
Gale Patzlaff
Penny Wermers
Julie Fritzemeier
John Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
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. The deadline to order is Sunday April 2nd.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
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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 is available for families and individuals of all ages. Becky has a table set up with the canvases and the details in the gathering area. So, please make sure to pick one up! We will display them on Easter Sunday.
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.
APRIL “ONE THING”
We will be collecting bags of assorted wrapped candy for the Mitchell High School After Prom Party. Please note that we will only be collecting until April 16th since prom is April 22nd. Thank you for your generosity!
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
“Rise Up with Jesus!” Together, families will move from station to station and discover Jesus’ journey 2,000 years ago. Hand-in-hand, we will journey through captivating stations that will drive home one irresistible truth: Jesus is alive today! This Easter Event will be held Wednesday, April 5th. You may arrive anytime between 5:00pm and 5:30pm. Stations will close at 6:30pm.
BUTTER BRAIDS
Butter Braids will be delivered to the church on Wednesday, March 29th around 5:00PM. They will need to be picked up that evening. If you have any questions, let Cindy know.
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
Sat., April 1, Confirmation Retreat
Sun., April 2, Palm Sunday
Wed., April 5, Family Fun Night Easter Event
Thurs., April 6, Maundy Thursday
Fri., April 7, Good Friday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
5:30 PM Lenten Study
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
8:00 AM Confirmation Retreat
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture Reader- Hally Larson
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING God Will Take Care of You 130 UMH
PRELUDE Christian, Follow Me
GREETING
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord’s Prayer Tanner Fuhrer
OPENING SONG Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (The Good News Translation)
‘Our Father in heaven: May your holy name be honored; may your Kingdom come; may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need. Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us. Do not bring us to hard testing but keep us safe from the Evil One. For everything is yours, even all power and glory, now and always. Amen
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:9-15 & 18:21-35
MESSAGE The Lord’s Prayer: Living with Forgiving!
SONG Have Thine Own Way, Lord 382 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG My Hope Is Built 368 UMH
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Lift Up Your Songs in Praise
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.