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 9:1-2
I will thank you, LORD, with all my heart; I will talk about all your wonderful acts. I will celebrate and rejoice in you; I will sing praises to your name, Most High.
IN OUR PRAYERS
LouOra Houk
Matt Barnard
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
That we would all see the wonder, the power, and the meaning of
Holy Week!
CELEBRATION
Andrew Chenoweth & Katie Hartman family with the birth of Charlotte
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 cost is $18 each and the deadline to order is Sunday, March 24th.
EASTER ART PROJECT
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 before Friday, March 29th.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor this week. If you would like to help with this ministry, please stop by or call the office.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Irene Swenson’s 85th birthday, 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
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.
WHY ARE WE HERE??!!
Reclaiming our “Why”. Our church leadership is asking this question for our church, and we want you, our church family, to help with the answer. Saturday, April 6th a ministry retreat will be held in the chapel from 9:30am-1:30pm to help us with this question. This retreat is open to our church leaders as well as anyone from our church family that is interested in the life and future of our church. If you are planning on attending, please let Keith or Tonya know. This retreat is number 2 of 3 that is being led by Lin VanHofwegen, a Spiritual Director who helps provide clarity, focus, and visions to groups like ours.
CAMP SUNDAY
On Sunday, April 7th, we will be celebrating “Camp Sunday” in worship. Church camp is so important to our church and our youth, so we invite you to join us for service and to hear all about camp experiences from our youth. If you would like to make a donation for church camps, there will be a lockbox in the Gathering Area.
CHURCH CAMP CODE
Don’t forget to use 156161AC to get a 75% discount for camp.
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.
YOUTH
Butter Braids will be delivered on Wednesday, March 27th. If you sold any, please make plans to pick them up. There is not room to store them at the church and they need to stay frozen. Also, registration for the summer mission trip is due to Cindy on Wednesday, March 27th. If you plan on going you must turn this in. If you have any questions, please let Cindy know.
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
Wed., March 27, Butter Braids Delivered
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
Sat., April 6, Leadership Retreat
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 (last class)
MONDAY
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM Youth Practice for 8AM Easter Service
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Good Friday Service
SATURDAY
2:00 PM Chenoweth Baby Shower
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music-Praise Team
Scripture- Theresa Campbell
GATHERING SONGS: Shout to the Lord
A Beautiful Sunday
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: With palm branches and joy, we shout…
P: Hosanna to Christ our Lord!
L: With blessings and songs we come;
P: To worship and to praise.
L: With Hope and anticipation, we wait;
P: To catch a glimpse of Jesus as he comes by!
L: With humility and love;
P: Christ meets us in this moment. Rejoice!!
OPENING SONG: Sing Children Sing Hallelujah
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Sing Hallelujah!
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Sanctuary
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord Listen to Your Children Praying
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 19:29-40
MESSAGE: Our Wandering Heart: The UnCelebration!
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: My Feet Are On the Rock
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Soon & Very Soon
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Soon & Very Soon