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: Psalm 32:10-11
Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the LORD. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Natalie Piehl
Sharon Broghammer
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all the business owners in our area that make our
community strong
UMCOR SUNDAY
This Sunday is UMCOR Sunday or what used to be called “One Great Hour of Sharing.” This is the yearly offering that cares for the administrative costs of UMCOR, which is the United Methodist Committee on Relief. If you aren’t familiar with the mission of UMCOR it is basically the Red Cross of the UMC, caring for people and needs when and where disasters and tragedies occur all around the world. UMCOR is one of the great examples of the United Methodist connection at its best. Envelopes for the special offering are available on the tables as you enter our Worship Center.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Please call the office if you would like to sponsor our radio broadcast.
LIVESTREAM
Please call the office if you would like to sponsor our Livestream.
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
UMCOR
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” is 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.
EASTER ART PROJECT
The Family Ministry Team is excited to introduce the Easter Art Project for 2025. There is a table in the gathering area with canvases and instructions. All ages are invited to participate! Please take one canvas per family and remember to include your name on the back.
CAMP SUNDAY
On Sunday, April 6th, we will be celebrating “Camp Sunday” during worship. Church camps are so important to our church and our youth, so we invite you to join us for service and to hear all about camp experiences. If you would like to donate to church camps, there will be a lockbox in the gathering area on one of the tables.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP
We are planning on taking the youth to The Chosen: The Last Supper part 1 on Wednesday April 2nd. The movie starts at 7pm and we will meet back at the church around 9:15. The church is paying for the movie.
MAUNDY THURSDAY STATIONS
This year on Maundy Thursday, we will have a “Stations” display in the worship center. This will be a self-guided and experiential time of reflection to work your way through the 11 stations representing the last hours of Jesus’ earthly life. At the end of the stations journey, communion will be available with Pastor Keith from 12-1pm and 5:30-7pm. You can experience the stations anytime after 11am. During the time that Pastor Keith isn’t present, a table will have elements on it for you to take communion when you’ve completed the stations journey.
EASTER LILIES
If you are interested in purchasing a lily in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please fill out the card provided and return it to the office with your payment by Sunday, April 13th. The cost is $18. The lily cards are located at the entrances of our Worship Center.
RADIO BROADCAST ENDING
Our church has had a strong partnership with KORN Radio for many years. They have helped us reach well beyond the Mitchell area with our message of hope, grace, and God’s love. Due to our need to hold down ministry costs and the rising costs of radio broadcasting, the leadership of our church has decided to stop our radio broadcast at the end of April. Our full worship service will still be available on Mitchell Telecom channel 110 and on our website-www.downtownfirstumc.com. If you have family members who listen to the radio broadcast, please help them transition to one of the other means available to participate in our weekly Sunday Worship. Thank you.
FAITH BASED FILMS
The Odyssey Luxury 5 (formally Logan Luxury 5) Theater here in Mitchell is offering a number of faith-based films between now and Easter (April 20).
The Chosen: The Last Supper (Parts 1-3)
Part 1- March 27-April 2
Part 2- April 3- April 9
Part 3- April 10-17
King of Kings- Opens April 11- An animated film based on the story of Charles Dickens
The Passion of the Christ- April 19 at 10:00 AM- The Mel Gibson directed film that portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life and his ultimate victorious resurrection.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., April 6, Camp Sunday
Thurs., April 10, Love Feast
Sun., April 13, Palm Sunday
Thurs., April 17, Maundy Thursday
Fri., April 18, Good Friday (7pm service)
Sun., April 20, Easter Sunday (8am and 10am service)
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Supper/Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
THURSDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Theeler & Song Leaders
Scripture- Natalie Piehl
GATHERING SONGS: Everlasting God
That’s Why We Praise Him
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: I was glad when they said to me,
P: Let us go to the house of the Lord!
L: Lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
P: My soul longs, indeed, it faints for the courts of the Lord.
L: My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
P: Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing
your praise.
L: I was glad when they said to me,
P: Let us go to the house of the Lord!
OPENING SONG: Let’s Just Praise the Lord
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Day by Day
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Sing Hallelujah!
TIME OF PRAYER: Amazing Grace
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: Mark 3:20-21 & James 2:14-18
MESSAGE: Impact Jesus: Call to Action
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: You Are My King
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Give Me Oil in My Lamp
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Give Me Oil in My Lamp