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: Psalm 16:7,8,11
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Creasey family with the loss of Ruth
The Hoffman family with the loss of Michelle
The Hanks family with the loss of Lyle
The Mullican family with the loss of Darlene, Tim’s mother
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all the graduates (high school, college, ect.) from our church family and the community.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
In honor of Mother’s Day, we have muffins for mom’s and carnations for every special woman in our lives. Please feel free to take one. The carnations are located at both entrances of the worship center.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECOGNITION
Today we recognize and congratulate the class of 2024: Hunter, Connor, Mason, Theo, Lily, Ally, and Keenah. You are invited to join them in the gathering area after service for a donut and congratulate them. Please feel free to drop a card in their gift bag or write on one that is provided for you.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
There is not a sponsor this week for the radio broadcast. If you would like to contribute to this ministry, please let the office know.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in loving memory of Ted Ebel, whose birthday would have been May 11th. Also, our mother and grandmother Virgie Montgomery, Ray Montgomery, Clay Theodore Matthews, Randee (Ebel) Brown, Terry Butler, and all our loved ones by Karen Ebel, Sandy & John Butler, Peg Larson, Jamie Larson and families.
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
Heart & Sole
For over 25 years Heart & Sole has been raising money for cancer patients in and around the Mitchell area. Their annual walk will be held on Friday, June 14th at Hitchcock Park starting at 6:30pm.
MAY “ONE THING”
Our May “One Thing” is the 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. For more information see the “One Thing” display area located in the Gathering Area.
RADA KNIVES
Carol Hasz will have RADA knives on sale and are available to order May 12th. This is a fundraiser for United Women in Faith. Stop by in the chapel hallway to purchase a Mother’s Day or Graduation gift.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is noisy bucket Sunday! We will continue to donate to the Weekend Snack Pack Program.
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: 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 Annual and Jurisdictional Conference season with mixed emotions.
VACATION BIBLE SSHOOL- 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!”
YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30pm there will be a meeting for the youth and their parents that are going on the mission trip this summer. Please plan on attending and if you have any questions, please let Cindy know.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers for VBS - 2nd Sunday Activity Days. Volunteer for 1,2, or all! June 9th, July 14th, and August 11th 9am-12noon. Please let us know if you are willing to help with this ministry. If you have any questions, please reach out to Becky.
DISCOVING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
An important way to grow as a Christian is to understand how God has gifted you. The Bible tells us that we each have a Spiritual Gift or Gifts. A couple of weeks ago Pastor Keith invited our church family to pick up a Spiritual Gifts inventory, complete it, and return it to the church and we’ll score it and let you know what the inventory says about you and how you are gifted. If you haven’t filled one out yet, a copy of the inventory is available at the welcome desk in the Gathering Area. We also have a youth version of the Spiritual Gifts inventory, and we invite all our youth to complete one as well. Thank you for your interest and seeking to grow in Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., May 23, Love Feast
Mon., May 27, Memorial Day, Office Closed
Tues., May 28, DQ Fundraiser for Love Feast
Sun., June 2-6, Youth Mission Trip
Thurs., June 6-8, Annual Conference
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM In A Village Support Group
7:00 PM Communications
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Paul Miskimins
GATHERING SONGS: Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Waymaker
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Chapters end,
P: New ones begin…
L: More school or new work or something completely different
P: Endings carry the seeds of new possibility.
L: Endings are never the last word in God’s eyes.
P: There is grace surprising us,
L: Resurrections freeing us,
P: Hope reviving us,
L: Life calling us
P: Praise God for endings and beginnings!!
OPENING SONG: How Great Thou Art
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Bind Us Together
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: I Am A Promise
HONORING OUR HS GRADUATES:
TIME OF PRAYER: May the Good Lord Bless & Keep You
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 18:1-3 & Romans 16:1-5
MESSAGE: + One: Making a New Path
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
HONORING OUR MOMS:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms