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: Romans 13:8-9 (CEB)
Don’t be in debt to anyone, except for the obligation to love each other. Whoever loves another person has fulfilled the Law. The commandments, don’t commit adultery, don’t murder, don’t steal, don’t desire what others have, and any other commandments, are all summed up in one word: You must love your neighbor as yourself.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Paul Swenson
Bonnie Kor
Sandy Schulz
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
For all of those dealing with health concerns at this time.
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to the Mitchell High School Gymnastic Team for their state championship title.
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.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
AND LIVESTREAM
Are given in memory of Ashley Moe who passed away 5 years ago, by her family.
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.
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” will be liquid laundry detergent for The Helping Hand Pantry. The Helping Hand Pantry helps those in need of hygiene items. The Pantry is located in the UCC Church in Mitchell.
Holy Week Services:
Palm Sunday ~ March 24, 10am
Maundy Thursday ~ March 28, 7pm
Communion Service
Good Friday ~ March 29, 7pm
Easter Sunday ~ March 31, 8am and 10am
8am “Son has Risen” featuring our youth with
Pastor Keith delivering a message of love.
LIVESTREAM
As of February 1st, our livestream platform (Livestream) was bought and changed to Vimeo, a completely new platform. Since this time, we have been experiencing some unfortunate events. We understand that this may be frustrating, so we are asking for patience and understanding and maybe a few prayers as we learn about this new platform. If anyone knows web design and is willing to help with this, please call the office. Thank you!
COMING SOON!
Once again Family Ministries will have an Easter Art Event. A canvas with instructions will be available Sunday, March 3rd. Families and individuals are encouraged to participate.
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.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
Our youth started selling Butter Braids. This is a fundraiser for their youth activities, camps, and mission trips. Contact any of our youth or Cindy to place an order.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., March 3, Gail Goehring Recital, open to public
Thurs., March 14, Love Feast
Sat., March 23, Confirmation Retreat
Sun., March 24, Palm Sunday
Thurs., March 28, Maundy Thursday
Fri., March 29, Good Friday
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
7:00 PM Lenten Study
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbells
2:30 PM Pack 75
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Tim Edwards
GATHERING SONGS: Waymaker
One Heart at a Time
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Are you searching for something that lasts?
P: Are you hungry for meaning?
L: Are you thirsting for knowledge?
P: Are you seeking a blessing?
L: Come home and connect with God.
P: Here, find forgiveness and healing.
L: Here, find a community of care.
P: Here, find faith and a solid foundation.
L: Here, we sing, pray, and grow together.
P: Here, we know we are home!
OPENING SONG: Downtown (FUMC)
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: There’s Something About That Name
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Down in My Heart
TIME OF PRAYER: Into My Heart
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: I Corinthians 6:12-15a, 19-20 (CEB)
I Corinthians 10:23, 24, 31 (CEB)
MESSAGE: Our Wandering Heart: Our Appetites
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Mighty to Save
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Jesus Got Ahold of My Life
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Jesus Got Ahold of My Life