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 91:1-2
You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Dodd family with the loss of Lydella, Brian’s mother
The Mullican family with the loss of Darlene, Tim’s mother
Lyle Swenson
Roger Nelson
Peggy Melmer
Hank & Bonnie Kor
Pray for the women and men of our community and country and their families, serving in the armed forces.
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Porter Jolee Johnson.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are in memory of Lyndella Dodd.
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
AND LIVESTREAM
Are given in celebration of the wedding of Myles Szabo and Megan Schad.
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.
JUNE “ONE THING”
Our June “One Thing” will be thin Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack giveaway.
PEACE WITH JUSTICE OFFERING
This Special Sunday is a denomination wide celebration intended to raise awareness that even in a world plagued by war and terror, violence and destruction, people of faith have a clear call to build peace with justice. As United Methodists, our yearning for peace must move us to act. The United Methodist Social Principals call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict. Half of each dollar given to our Peace with Justice offering will be used within the Dakotas Conference. The other half will go to national and global justice outreaches. Thank you for giving!
LOVE FEAST FUNDRAISER
Dairy Queen fundraiser for Love Feast will be 6-9pm on Tuesday, May 28th. 10% of all sales are donated back to Love Feast.
OPEN HOUSE
Robert Moe’s family invites you to an open house for
Robert’s 90th Birthday on June 2nd from 2-5pm in the church dining room. No gifts, please.
PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING
If you are interested in what will be happening at the Dakotas Annual Conference, June 6-8 held in Bismark, ND, you are welcome to attend a pre-conference information meeting on Thursday evening at 7PM in the Gathering Area at the church.
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.
NOISY BUCKETS
We will have noisy buckets on the 3rd Sunday in June, July, and August. We will resume back to the 2nd Sunday of the month in September.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
We will have noisy buckets on the 3rd Sunday in June, July, and August. We will resume back to the 2nd Sunday of the month in September.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY/OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:00- 9:00PM DQ Fundraiser for Love Feast
6:30 PM Church Council
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
Norma and Robert Moe’s Family Gathering
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music-Praise Team
Scripture- Tanner Fuhrer
GATHERING SONGS: Let There Be Peace on Earth
Amazing Grace
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We come today, like Adam and Eve,
P: Tempted by things, even when we have all that we need.
L: We come today, like Abraham,
P: Tempted to give in to convenience and self-preservation.
L: We come today, like Jesus,
P: Tempted by things when we find ourselves in the wilderness.
L: As we come today to worship God, we acknowledge our
temptations…
P: And look to God for strength to take the path that leads away
from life’s distractions.
OPENING SONG: Everlasting God
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Wonderful Counselor
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Down in My Heart
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: Hear Us As We Pray
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: 1 Kings 19:19-21 & 2 Kings 2:1-14
MESSAGE: + One: Pick it Up & Carry On
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
MEMORIAL DAY MOMENT:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sent Out in Jesus’ Name
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: God Bless America