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: John 12:25-26
Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Bonnie Kor
Geri Patzlaff and family with the loss of her brother
Sandy Schulz
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for our church and all the churches of our community as we prepare for a meaningful Lent season.
CELEBRATIONS
The Brandon & Melissa Bartscher family with the birth of Jackson
The Johnna & Justin Ringkob family with the birth of Paden
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are in honor of the birth of Paden John Ringkob who was born on February 5th.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Bonnie Kor is celebrating her 77th birthday on February 21st. There is a birthday card in the Gathering Area for you to sign if you wish. There are also blank note cards if you want to write a more personal wish.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Darlene Koster.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously.
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 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
Love Feast/Back Packs
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
Our February “One Thing” is non-perishable food items for the Mitchell Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within our community.
PRAYER FOCUS FOR LENT
Our prayer focus for Lent is “Create in me a clean Heart, O God”. Psalm 51:10 At our Ash Wednesday service a heart with a magnet attached was made available for people to take home as a reminder. There are baskets at each entryway to the worship center containing these magnets. Please feel free to take one or two and place them somewhere that you will see it daily and remind you to pray this prayer, just as King David did so many years ago.
HORNS AND HALOS LENTEN STUDY
Pastor Keith is going to lead a study during Lent looking at what are referred to as the seven deadly sins, but also looking at the corresponding seven life-giving virtues. The study is being called “Horns & Halos.” Sin isn’t a popular word in our world today, but it is very real and present. But the good news of our faith is that we don’t have to be dominated by sin. The virtues of the Christian Faith can help us experience freedom from sin. There are workbooks available for $14 in the office if you are interested. The study will begin Sunday, February 25th at 7pm.
INVITE ONE PERSON
The Communications Team is launching a new campaign for 2024 to encourage growth with internal volunteerism, participation in FUMC committees, and attendance at in-person or virtual worship services. Please join the committee by inviting one person to attend worship service, to volunteer on a committee, or to help with an event.
THANK YOU
Thanks to all who supported, worked, and dined at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Event. It was a great time. ~Curt T.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
Our youth will be selling Butter Braids starting Wednesday, February 21st. This is a fundraiser for their youth activities, camps, and mission trips. Contact any of our youth to place an order.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
It is important to talk and listen to one another in respectful ways even if we disagree with one another. This is the goal for the organizers of Courageous Conversations. Each Courageous Conversation will frame a dialog around measures that will appear on the South Dakota November ballot. These conversations are held at DWU’s School of Business, Innovation, and Leadership and are free and open to the public. Check out the flyer on the bulletin board for the dates and times and for more information.
STAINED GLASS WINDOW PROJECT UPDATE
The remaining windows to restore and install the clear glass covering are the windows along the back of the church, east side children’s room and above the balcony and the back prayer room.
We are presently waiting to acquire additional funds, via donations, to complete this project. I am planning on restoring several of these smaller windows this spring with Kruse-Stained Glass. Each of these windows will cost $2,652.00 to restore.
I invite you to consider our windows project as an area to donate in memory of a loved one or a personal gift to our beautiful church-stained glass windows.
We are so grateful to all the donors that have made this possible.
Jo A. Freier-Stained-Glass Window Project Coordinator
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed., Feb 21, Butter Braid Sales Start
Thurs., Feb 22, Love Feast
Thurs., March 14, Love Feast
Sun., March 24, Palm Sunday
Thurs., March 28, Maundy Thursday
Fri., March 29, Good Friday
Sun., March 31, Easter Sunday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:30 PM Cub Scouts
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbells
2:00 PM Pack 75
Order of Worship
Music- Christy Wilson
Scripture- Kathy Ruml
HYMN SING: My Hope Is Built 368 UMH
How Great Thou Art 77 UMH
O How I Love Jesus 170 UMH
Pass It On 572 UMH
PRELUDE: Morning Prayer
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: One season ends, and another begins…
P: We are called to the journey of Lent
L: Settle down. Look within.
P: Be quiet. Listen.
L: In the stillness, ask deep questions…
P: Are you on the right path? Are you drawing closer to God?
Are you more loving?
L: Now is the time to reflect and pray.
P: Now is the season for reflection and giving.
L: Thank God for Lent.
P: Thank God we take this journey together!
OPENING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Vs.1,2,3 133 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Hallelu, Hallelujah
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 art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy 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 3:1-17
WORDS FROM DWU STUDENTS:
MESSAGE: Called Out of Darkness
Rev. Anthony Purcell- DWU Campus Pastor
SONG: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Vs.1,2,3 2129 TFWS
SHARING OUR GIFTS: Ariosa
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian Vs.1,2,4 402 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Lift Up Your Songs of Praise