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: 1 Corinthians 12:12
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Schulz family with the loss of Sandy
The Oster family with the loss of Doug
Katie Stahl
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Ruth Creasey
Blue Sunday, April 28th, a day where churches take time to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them.
BAPTISM
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Kyra Marlow.
OFFICE REMODEL
We have started the process of remodeling the office, so please excuse our mess while we undertake this project. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We are excited for the change!
DID YOU KNOW…
…it costs $260 per day to keep our church facilities open and in good condition. This includes utilities, janitorial supplies, insurance, repairs and building improvements.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a radio broadcast sponsor this week. If you would like to help with this ministry, please let the office know.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by Dave and 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 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
Haiti Clinic
APRIL “ONE THING”
Our April “One Thing” is $10 gift cards for CASA for an ice cream treat, for example: DQ, McDonalds, Culvers, Zesto.
MAY “ONE THING”
Our May “One Thing” will be Bishop’s Miracle Offering. Each year, churches and individuals in the Dakotas Annual Conference demonstrate their love for God and their neighbors through the Miracle Offering that is presented during worship at our Annual Conference Session. This year the Miracle Offering will be divided among these recipients: The 31:8 Project-human trafficking, Abbott House’s Bridges Therapeutic Foster Care, Recovery Ministry, and the Clergy Sustentation Fund. In addition to giving financially to the Miracle Offering, congregations are invited to collect supplies and backpacks for the Bravery Backpacks program through the 31:8 Project. More information on the backpacks to come.
+ONE
This is week two of Pastor Keith’s sermon series called “+One.” Join us for this entire series as we explore together what God can do when we invite “+ One” into our lives and our faith experience. Everyone is welcome to bring a + One to worship!
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, May 5th. There will be practice for the confirmands on Saturday, May 4th at 10am. Pastor Keith and Jennifer are asking that the youth are here with at least one parent for the practice. Please let Jennifer know if you have questions.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION
High School Seniors will be recognized on Sunday, May 12th. Please submit your senior’s photo and information sheet that you should have received this week to tonya@downtownfirstumc.com. If you have not received a letter or if you have any questions, please let Tonya know.
100 DAYS OF PRAYER
United Methodists from across the Dakotas & Minnesota Conferences are being asked to join in 100 days of prayer beginning April 1. The idea for 100 Days of Prayer emerged out of a desire to cover the following United Methodist events with prayer: General Conference (April 23- May 3 in Charlotte, NC), The Dakotas Annual Conference (June 6-8 in Bismark, ND) and the North Central Jurisdiction Conference (July 10-13 in Sioux Falls, SD). The hope is that these prayers will act as an anchor for those United Methodists who are walking through General, Annual, and Jurisdictional Conference season with mixed emotions.
VBS- 2ND SUNDAYS
VBS Fun Days ALL Summer Long!!! No need to register, just show up!
Bring a friend, +One! For all children preschool-5th grade, 9:45-11:15am.
June 9th: “Young Artists Academy! July 14th: “Christmas in July!”
August 11th: “Destination Back-to-School! September 8th: “First Day of Sunday School and Kick-Off Celebration!” Family Fellowship Fun following worship each 2nd Sunday.
CHURCH CAMP DISCOUNT
When registering for camp, don’t forget to use our church code to receive 75% off your total camp cost! Church Code:156161CA
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
Our last day of Sunday School will be Sunday, May 5th. Our last Wednesday night of youth group will be Wednesday, May 8th. Thank you everyone for a great year! Enjoy your summer!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat., May 4, Confirmation Practice-10AM
Sun., May 5, Confirmation
Sun., May 5, Last Day of Sunday School
Wed., May 8, Last Day of Youth Group
Thurs., May 9, Love Feast
Sun., May 12, Mother’s Day/Senior Recognition
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School/ Confirmation
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM DWU Vocal Recital
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:00-11:30 AM DWU Day of Service
1:00-3:00 PM Sandy Schulz Visitation
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM DWU Instrument Recital
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
8:00-5:00 PM Gail Goehring Piano Guild
1:00 PM PALS
SATURDAY
8:00-5:00 PM Gail Goehring Piano Guild
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
10:00 AM Confirmation Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Kristi Szabo
GATHERING SONGS: My Feet Are on the Rock
Lord Reign in Me
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Raise your hands,
P: Lift your voices,
L: Put a smile on your face,
P: For God is good.
L: Clap your hands,
P: Say “Amen!”
L: Greet your neighbor,
P: For God is here for each person.
L: God is here for you!!
P: And God is here for you!!
OPENING SONG: Great Is the Lord
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Many Gifts, One Spirit
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
BAPTISM:
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Baptismal Covenant II Pg. 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
TIME OF PRAYER: Spirit of the Living God
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: Acts 6:1-7 & 1 Corinthians 12:4-20
MESSAGE: +One: Needed to Serve!
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: We Are So Blessed
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: What a Mighty God We Serve
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: What a Mighty God We Serve