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: Luke 6:36-38
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Shea and Alexa Williams
Eldora Hasz, Carolyn Knight’s mother
The family of Virginia Wishard Lambert with the loss of her mother
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all of those that were touched by tragedy and disaster in
recent weeks.
CELEBRATION
The birth of Alexis Kirkpatrick’s baby boy, Beau
USD CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT
The award-winning USD Chamber Singers will present their tour concert “Hear My Voice” here at Downtown First United Methodist Church on Friday, March 7th at 7:30PM. There is no cost to attend, but a freewill donation will be collected.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
Our youth will be selling Butter Braids starting on Sunday, March 2nd. This is a fundraiser for youth activities, camps, and mission trips. Contact any of our youth to place an order, or call the office at
605-996-7721.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
and LIVESTREAM
Both are given in memory of Ashley Moe who passed away 6 years ago, 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
Love Feast/Backpack
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
Our February “One Thing” is canned soup for the Mitchell Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within our community.
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” will be prepackaged cookies (ex. Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Fudge Stripes, etc..) for our teachers and school staff. We want to thank them and to let them know that we appreciate the work that they do.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE & SAUSAGE FEED
Our annual Shrove Tuesday pancakes by Chris’ Cakes and sausage feed will be Tuesday, March 4. We will be serving 11am-1pm and
4pm-7pm. Sign-up sheets are available Sundays prior to and after worship service. This event takes a village for its success so please consider helping. If you need tickets or would like to sign up to help, you can stop by the church office or call 605-996-7721.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Church Season of Lent. Please join us on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30pm in our Worship Center for an Ash Wednesday Service, including the imposition of ashes.
A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE & REMEMBER
If you would like to write a special note or memory in Peggy Melmer’s honor, stop in the office. Pastor Keith will take these to Peggy’s celebration of life on March 8th,1-5pm at her home 314 S. Wisconsin Street.
PUZZLE PARTY
If you are an avid puzzle fan, come join us in the Gathering Area for a PUZZLE PARTY FUNDRAISER on Sunday, March 9th from 2-4:30pm. Cost will be $10 per person. This money will go towards supplies and snacks for the Gathering Area. To register or for more information, please contact Leana Stunes, 605-999-5267, by March 2nd.
SERVANTS & HELPERS NEEDED
Dakotas Annual Conference (June 6-8, 2025) will be held in Mitchell on the DWU campus. The closing Ordination & Celebration of Ministry will be in our Worship Center on Sunday, June 8 at 10am. We need volunteers on Friday and Saturday to welcome attendees at the Sherman Center (DWU campus). On Sunday morning we will need volunteers to greet, welcome, provide hospitality, and help guide people to where they need to go. If you are interested in serving at DWU or here at our facility, talk to Tonya or Pastor Keith.
LENTEN STUDY
With Pastor Keith taking a class at DWU, he’s not able to lead a Lenten study this year. If anyone is interested in leading a study the Dakotas Conference is featuring a study, “The Third Day”, by Rev. Tom Berlin. District Superintendents will provide a weekly video of reflections, thoughts, and questions to enhance the study. If you’d be interested in leading this study, or some other material, talk to Pastor Keith or Tonya.
LUKE & ACTS IN 2025
Bishop Lanette is encouraging United Methodist across the Dakotas-Minnesota Area to join in a journey through Luke and Acts. This shared experience will foster a sense of encouragement, challenge, and community as we delve into the seamless story of Jesus’ life, ministry, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s work through the early church. This week’s reading is Luke chapter 8.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tues., Mar 4, Shrove Tuesday (serving 11-1 & 4-7)
Wed., Mar 5, Ash Wednesday Service 6:30pm
Fri., Mar 7, USD Chamber Singers Concert 7:30pm
Sun., Mar 9, Puzzle Party Fundraiser 2-4:30pm
Thurs., Mar 13, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1, Natalie’s Rm 103) 10:00 AM Worship
1:00 PM In A Village Workday
3:00 PM Gail Goehring Piano Recital (Worship Center)
MONDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Supper/Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Room 103)
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM United Women in Faith Part I & Part II
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Theeler & Praise Team
Scripture- Chris Lippert
GATHERING SONGS: Shout to the Lord
You Are My All in All
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come, holy and gracious God,
P: Place your story of love next to the worn fabric of our lives.
L: Come, enter our hearts and bring peace.
P: Bring restored hope, renewed energy and revived joy.
L: Come to our troubled lives and world.
P: Lift the fallen, heal the broken, seek out the lost…
L: Set us to doing the things that make for peace.
P: And may it begin with your love made real through me.
OPENING SONG: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Make Me a Servant
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Faith
TIME OF PRAYER: To Know You More
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: Mark 6:7-13
MESSAGE: Faith Beyond________: Practice Together
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Blessed Be Your Name
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Sent Out in Jesus’ Name
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Sent Out in Jesus’ Name