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: Psalm 127:1
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Rick Miller with his loss
The family of Myron Grosz with his loss
Kimberly Lofgren
Louise Metz
Bonnie Kor
Sandy Schulz
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
All the students, parents, and supporters traveling for tournaments, competitions, activities and events in this busy season.
EASTER LILIES
If you are interested in purchasing a lily, please fill out the Easter Lily card that is provided for you and turn it into the office. The cards are located at the entrances of our worship center. The cost is $18 each and the deadline to order is Sunday, March 24th.
EASTER ART PROJECT
The Family Ministry team is excited to introduce the Easter Art Project for 2024, “Our Wondering Hearts.” There is a table in the gathering area with the canvases and instructions. All ages are invited to participate! We ask that you bring them back by Sunday, March 24th.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
Is given by Richard Naser.
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
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.
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” is liquid laundry detergent for The Helping Hand Pantry. The Helping Hand Pantry helps those in need of hygiene items.
EASTER HOLY WEEK CARDS
We have cards available at each entrance to the Worship Center with our Holy Week Services listed. Please take a couple and invite your family and friends to join us for one of our services during Easter.
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.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in memory of Myron Grosz.
NATALIE’S BIBLE STUDY
This week Natalie is starting a short 7-week study called “One at a Time”, by Kyle Idleman. There will be no book needed. Study will be Sundays at 9am and Wednesdays at 7pm.
75% OFF CAMP CODE
When registering for camp, don’t forget to use our 75% off church code- 156161CA. Please see Becky if you have any questions.
DID YOU KNOW…
Pastor Keith does a weekly “Faith Break” on Tuesdays? This devotional moment can be found on Downtown First UMC Facebook page or Pastor Keith’s Facebook page.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
It is important to learn to talk and listen to one another in respectful ways, even when we may disagree. This is the goal of the organizers of Courageous Conversations and a series of discussions that will be held at DWU. The point is to help our community experience respectful dialogue on difficult topics. The next topic is Should South Dakota Eliminate the 4.5% Food Tax? Tuesday, March 19th, 7pm at the DWU School of Business, Innovations and Leadership Room 117. All Courageous Conversations are free and open to the public.
KONNECT WITH KEITH
If you are interested in learning more about our church and becoming a member, Pastor Keith will lead a membership class” Konnect with Keith” on Sunday, April 7th at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided and will conclude by 1:30pm. If you are planning on attending, please call the church office so we can plan accordingly for lunch, 605-996-7721.
INVITE ONE PERSON
The Communications Team has launched a new campaign for 2024 to encourage growth and internal volunteerism, participation in FUMC committees, and attendance at in-person or virtual worship services. Please invite one person to attend worship service, to volunteer on a committee, or to help with an event.
COBORN’S
Coborn’s is discontinuing the rebate receipt program as of March 30th. Please do not drop off any receipts after March 30th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat., March 23, Confirmation Retreat 8AM
Sun., March 24, Palm Sunday 10AM
Thurs., March 28, Love Feast
Thurs., March 28, Maundy Thursday 7PM
Fri., March 29, Good Friday 7PM
Sun., March 31, Easter 8AM & 10AM
Mon., April 1, Easter Monday- Office Closed
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 Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:30 PM Cub Scouts
WEDNESDAY
5:00 PM Praise Team Practice
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS
SATURDAY
8:00 AM Confirmation Retreat
9:00 AM Handbells
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Kristy Szabo
HYMN SING: I Love to Tell the Story 156 UMH
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus 349 UMH
I Love You, Lord 2068 TFWS
The Church’s One Foundation 545 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: On this fine day, look up and out…
P: See the people yearning for meaning, hungering for truth,
searching for God.
L: Look up and look far…
P: See the wounded bearing their grief; see the stranger longing
to be welcomed; see the frightened fearing another rejection.
L: Look up and look within…
P: See the hurt within us that longs to be healed; see the sin
that begs for forgiveness; see the timid part of ourselves
that desires release and power.
L: Look up and look deep…
P: See Christ with arms open wide, with eyes filled with love,
with our name on his lips.
L: Look up and rejoice…
P: Sing praise to God who welcomes us and welcomes all.
Welcome home!
OPENING SONG: Blessed Assurance 369 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
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: Proverbs 6:6-11, John 15:9-13
MESSAGE: Our Wondering Heart: A Little Folding of the Hands…
SONG: Take Time to Be Holy Vs.1,2,4 395 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: We Are Called 2172 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: