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: 1 Peter 3:8-9
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called- that you might inherit a blessing.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Jerry Bennett
Ann Quenzer
Radel family with the loss of Don
Fouberg family with the loss of Kathryn
Peggy & Wayne Stunes and family with the loss of Abby
Liz Feldman
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Ray Lapka
Julie Fritzemeier
John Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
April is child abuse prevention month. Let us pray for those experiencing/living with the reality and effects of child abuse.
COMMUNION SET UP AND CLEAN UP
We are looking for volunteers that would be available to help with communion. It would consist of filling communion cups with juice and helping with clean up after service. Please let Tonya or Pastor Keith know if you are interested. Thank you!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given anonymously.
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 are 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.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The health ministry team blood pressure screening has been postponed to Sunday, April 23rd prior to our 10am service. They will be located by the front office.
2ND AND 3RD GRADE ~ THE LORD’S PRAYER
Today during worship service, we will witness the 2nd and 3rd grade classes complete the Faith Step of reciting “The Lord’s Prayer.”
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SPECIAL SUNDAY
Sunday, April 23rd recognizes and supports the contributions of Native Americans to the church and to society. Part of the funds collected allow us to collaborate with existing native ministries, create programs and support seminary scholarships for United Methodist Native Americans.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given to Pastor Keith in honor of his birthday, which is today, Sunday April 16th. They are kindly given by Mary Wingfield and Pat and George Breidenbach.
FAMILY MINISTRY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Sunday, April 23rd, we will be recognizing all of our family ministry volunteers and helpers. We appreciate all of our volunteers for the countless hours that they give of themselves.
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.
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.
CALLING ALL CAMPERS
If you are on the fence about going to any of the Methodist church camps- we have one out of the ten spots left where the church will pay 100% of the camp! Sign up today- one spot is left to go for FREE!
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Sun., April 23, Family Ministry Volunteer Appreciation
Thurs., April 27, Love Feast
Sun., April 30, 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony
Sun., May 7th Confirmation
Thurs., May 11th, Love Feast
Sun., May 14th Senior Recognition & Mother’s Day
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
3:00 PM Cub Scouts
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:30 PM Pack Meeting
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture Reader- Rich Platt
Servant- Rich Stedman
GATHERING SONGS: Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Forever
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: How wonderful and pleasant it is
P: When people live together in harmony!
L: For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that
was poured over Aaron’s head,
P: That ran down his beard and onto the border of
his robe.
L: Unity is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon
P: That falls on the mountains of Zion.
L: And there, the LORD has pronounced his blessing,
P: A blessing of life everlasting.
OPENING SONG: How Great Is Our God
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Bind Us Together
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids of the Kingdom
TIME OF PRAYER: To Know You More
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; they 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: John 17:20-26
MESSAGE: The Lord’s Prayer: - The Other Prayer
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: We Believe
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms