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: James 5:16
For this reason, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous person is powerful in what it can achieve.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Creasey family with the loss of Ruth
The Hanks family with the loss of Lyle
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
For all the graduates (high school, college, etc.) from our church family and the community.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are in memory of Ruth Creasey.
MEMORIAL DAY
The office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given anonymously.
LIVESTREAM
Is given today in memory of Harlan Quenzer by Jan Quenzer and 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
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.
SPECIAL SUNDAY
Peace with Justice Sunday is May 26th. An offering is taken on this Special Sunday to support programs and ministries to educate, equip and mobilize actions in support of identified Economic, Health, and Gender Justice Priorities.
WESLEY ACRES OPEN HOUSE
Wesley Acres is celebrating their 60th anniversary this May. The first open house was held Memorial Day weekend in 1964. Wesley Acres continues to provide Carefree Independent Living for persons 62 or older. Please help them celebrate on Wednesday, May 22nd from 3pm-6pm. Stop in at 1115 W. Havens for refreshments and a tour of the facility and see what they have to offer.
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 SCHOOL- 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!”
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.
DISCOVERING 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
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
Sun., June 9, 2nd Sunday Vacation Bible School 9am
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
4:00 PM Theo Melmer’s Graduation Celebration
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Mary Ellen Jepsen
HYMN SING: Breathe on Me, Breath of God 420 UMH
Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158 UMH
I Need Thee Every Hour 397 UMH
Spirit Song 347 UMH
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Mighty Wind of God,
P: Blow through this place!
L: Stir us to praise,
P: Lift us from despair.
L: Holy fire of God,
P: Enliven our spirits,
L: Heat up our compassion,
P: Burn away our fear.
L: Mighty wind and holy fire,
P: Revive us again!
OPENING SONG: Shine, Jesus, Shine 2173 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
GIFT OF MUSIC: Circuit Ringers ~ “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
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 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: Psalm 32:1-5 & John 20:19-23
MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: SOS
SONG: Spirit of the Living God 393 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: O Spirit of the Living God 539 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: