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 – Psalm 118:26-27
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Carl Olson
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
Pray for our first responders.
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 TODAY, April 2nd.
BUTTER BRAIDS
Thank you to all that ordered butter braids. This is always a very successful fundraiser for our youth, and we appreciate your generosity!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in memory of Ron and Eleanor Jenkins by Joe & Julie Lichter, Todd & Nancy Boyd, and Jim & Susan Fitzgibbons
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Dave & JoAnn Doering
OUR WORSHIP OPTIONS ARE:
~ In person each Sunday at 10:00 am
~ Mitchell Telecom channel 110 at 10:00 am
~A link to our livestream is provided on our Facebook page for Sunday Worship: @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.
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!
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Abbott House
For over 80 years, Abbott House has devoted their work to providing transformative therapeutic support services for the betterment of youth across the state of South Dakota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 February, March, and April. Please place them in the “Coborn’s” drawer at the top of the lower- level stairs.
DEAR YOUNGER ME…
Pastor Keith is starting work on a summer sermon series that will be called “Dear Younger Me…” You can be a part of this message series by sharing a brief phrase, statement or learning that has shaped your life today, that you wish you could have learned/known when you were younger. A table will be set up in the hallway to the chapel where you can write down the phrase or saying on a piece of tagboard. We’d love to get some pictures of people with their saying. You can also email or message Pastor Keith or Tonya with your saying or wisdom.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Wed., April 5, Family Fun Night Easter Event
Thurs., April 6, Maundy Thursday
Fri., April 7, Good Friday
Sun., April 9, Easter Sunday
Mon., April 10, Easter Monday- Office Closed
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
1:30 PM Round Table
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
5:00 PM Family Fun Night
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Communion Service
FRIDAY
7:00PM Good Friday Service
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Paul Miskimins
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS: Oh Happy Day
Hosanna (Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord)
GREETING
OPENING SONG Hosanna, Hosanna
OPENING PRAYER
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Hosanna, Hallelujah
CENTERING SONG We Fall Down Voices in Praise
TIME OF PRAYER There’s Something About That Name
Silent Reflection ~ Pastor’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
(Rewritten by the 2nd & 3rd grade Sunday School Class)
Dear God, who lives in Heaven, we honor your name. Let your kingdom come to earth as it is in Heaven. Let us listen to your will. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us for making bad choices, like stealing. We are sorry for our sins. Help us to forgive others who have sinned against us. Help us not to be pulled into temptation. Deliver us from evil. All power and glory belong to you, Father, forever. Amen
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:9-13 & 21:1-11
MESSAGE The Lord’s Prayer: Lead Us!
COMMUNION Preparing our Hearts
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENDING SONG Hosanna, Loud Hosanna UMH 278
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Hosanna, Loud Hosanna UMH 278
LORD’S PRAYER FOCUS
We have been 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 have been 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.