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: I Peter 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…”
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
Carl Olson
Liz Feldman
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Ray Lapka
Julie Fritzemeier
John Dolejsi
Laura Barta Lindquist
Jason & Laurie Kor/Hank & Bonnie
For those that are struggling in this season of Easter
EASTER LILIES
If you ordered an Easter Lily, please make sure to pick it up after the 8am or the 10am service on Sunday. The office will be closed on Monday, April 10th. Happy Easter!
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.
NOISY BUCKETS
It is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations will be given to the Mitchell Public School Lunch Program. Thank you for your continued generosity.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The health ministry team will be providing blood pressure screening on Sunday, April 16th prior to our 10am service. They will be located by the front office.
2ND AND 3RD GRADE~ THE LORD’S PRAYER
Join us on Sunday, April 16th as we witness the 2nd and 3rd grade classes complete the Faith Step of reciting “The Lord’s Prayer.”
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.
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Mon., April 10, Easter Monday- Office Closed
Thurs., April 13, Love Feast
Sun., April 16, 2nd and 3rd grade class Faith Step
Sun., April 16, Blood Pressure Screening/Health Ministry
Sun., April 23, Family Ministry Volunteer Appreciation
Thurs., April 27, Love Feast
Sun., April 30, 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
8:00 AM Worship
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
12 NOON Hispanic Church
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:00 PM Love Feast Task Force
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- Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- Jayne Barnard
Servant- Rich Stedman
HYMN SING:
PRELUDE: Thine is the Glory
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Look, the stone is rolled away!
P: HE IS RISEN!!
L: Look, the blood-stained cloth is set aside!
P: HE IS RISEN!!
L: Look, the tomb is filled with light!
P: HE IS RISEN!!
L: Look, the living Christ is standing among us!
P: HE IS RISEN!!
L: The Lord is risen!
P: HE IS RISEN INDEED!!
OPENING SONG: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
(Vs.1,2,3,5) 302 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: He Is the King of Kings
TIME OF PRAYER:
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: Matthew 6:9-13 & 28:1-10
MESSAGE: The Lord’s Prayer: Kingdom- Power- Glory!
Special Music ~ The Lord’s Prayer ~ Jenna Jamison
SONG: Up from the Grave He Arose (Vs.1,2,3) 322 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Because He Lives
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: He Lives (Vs.1,2,3) 310 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Halleluia! Thine the Glory
~ The church office will be closed on Monday, April 10