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 125:1,2
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Wayne Huber
David Lambert
Liz Feldman
Stephani Scheurenbrand
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Verna Hofer will be celebrating her 95th birthday on April 26th. Please join her family in celebrating this milestone with a card shower. Cards can be sent to Verna Hofer 2100 N. Wisconsin St., Countryside Living #245, Mitchell, SD 57301.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, or 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given in honor of Verna Hofer’s 95th birthday, by Verna’s family.
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.
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 will be providing blood pressure screening today, Sunday, April 23rd, prior to our 10am service. They are located by the front office.
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.
FAMILY MINISTRY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Today, Sunday, April 23rd, we are recognizing all our family ministry volunteers and helpers. We appreciate all our volunteers for the countless hours that they give of themselves. Please write a quick thank you on the paper hanging on the wall by Becky’s office.
COMMUNION SET UP AND CLEAN UP
We are looking for help with communion set up and clean up. Please let Tonya or Pastor Keith know if you are interested. Thank you!
2023 FIRST QUARTER CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
We thought we had everything ready to mail out the first quarter contribution statements to you, our church family. However, we are having issues with the computer program. It is not allowing us to print the statements. Kimberly has a call to tech support to help us get this resolved. We apologize for this technical glitch and hope to have it resolved soon. And yes, we are looking into a different program to help us better track contributions to our church. Again, we apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
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 April, May June, and July. 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.
5TH GRADE BRIDGING CELEBRATION
Join us Sunday, April 30th as our 5th graders complete their faith step of transitioning from grade school into our youth group.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, May 7th. There will be practice for the confirmands on Saturday, May 6th at 1:30. Pastor Keith and Jennifer are asking that the youth are here with at least one parent.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION
High School Seniors will be recognized on Sunday, May 14th. Please submit your senior’s photo and information sheet to tonya@downtownfirstumc.com if you would like your child included.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., April 27, Love Feast
Sun., April 30, 5th Grade Bridging Celebration
Sun., May 7th Confirmation/ Last Day of Sunday School
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
2:00 PM MACA
MONDAY
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
Staff at Suicide Prevention Workshop
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM Myers Funeral
6:00 PM Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
1:00 PM Pack Blue and Gold Event
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Carolyn Knight
Scripture Reader- Mary Ellen Jepsen
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING: I Am Thine, O Lord 419 UMH
PRELUDE: Pastoral Medley
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Astounding Good News.
P: A surprise beyond expectation.
L: Christ is alive!
P: Christ is risen indeed!
L: Easter is God’s light shining in our darkness.
P: Easter is hope washing over despair.
L: Easter is joy brimming over,
P: Flowing into each day and setting alleluias
loose.
L: Easter is astounding Good News.
P: That follows us each moment and brings new life
to our hearts!
OPENING SONG: Easter People, Raise Your Voices
Vs.1,2,3 304 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: If You’re Happy
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
(I will be alternating between the Traditional and an Alternate that is more contemporary in wording)
Our Father, who is in heaven, honored be your name. Your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us, not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours, God, is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, now and forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 22:54-62 & John 21:1-19
MESSAGE: Easter Impact: Resurrection Story- Part 2
SONG: I Need Thee Every Hour Vs.1,2,3 397 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Beautiful Things
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Wonderful Words of Life Vs.1,2,3 600 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: May You Run and Not Be Weary