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 118:1-3
O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Sondra Russell
Rose Carson and family
Eldora Hasz
Natalie Piehl
Sharon Broghammer
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray that we would all see the wonder, the power, and the meaning
of Holy Week!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Maundy Thursday, April 17th: stations with communion served by Pastor Keith from 12PM-1PM & 5:30PM-7PM.
Good Friday, April 18th: 7PM Service
Easter, April 20th: 8AM & 10AM Service
8AM service will feature our youth w/ Pastor Keith sharing the message.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given anonymously.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Lyle Swenson’s 90th Birthday by his 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 27 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 13th at Hitchcock Park starting at 6:00pm.
APRIL “ONE THING”
Our April “One Thing” is New Playing Cards or Board Games for the United Methodist Church Camps: Wesley Acres, Lake Poinsett, & Storm Mountain. This is for the campers’ leisure time while they are at camp.
EASTER ART PROJECT
The Family Ministry Team is excited about the Easter Art Project for 2025. There is a table by Becky’s door 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. Please return your canvas by Friday, April 18th.
SHROVE TUESDAY
After expenses were paid, Shrove Tuesday had a profit of 2,000.11. Thank you all again for helping make this event a success!
PEGGY MELMER’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Peggy’s celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 19th 1-5pm at her home, 314 S. Wisconsin St. The family invites you to come and go as you please and share stories and laughter.
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 TODAY, 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 (Part 3)
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- FREE ADMISSION The Mel Gibson directed film that portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life and his ultimate victorious resurrection.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., April 20, Easter Sunday (8am and 10am service)
Mon., April 21, Easter Monday (Office Closed)
Thurs., April 24, Love Feast
Sun., April 27, Volunteer Appreciation/5th Grade Bridging
Sun., May 4, Confirmation Sunday
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
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Supper/Overflow
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
12-1:00 PM Stations & Communion w/Pastor Keith
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
5:30-7:00 PM Stations & Communion w/Pastor Keith
7:00 PM United Women in Faith II
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Good Friday Service
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Liv Larson
GATHERING SONGS: Thanks & Praise
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Today, we join Jesus in the final ascent to Jerusalem, knowing the
depths we will descend on our journey through Holy Week.
P: Open the gates of righteousness, that we may come
worship God!
L: We join the disciples in declaring that Jesus, riding on a donkey, is
our Ruler, the One who will bring peace and salvation to all.
P: Open the gates of peace, that we may come worship God!
L: We join with the bystanders who questioned and wondered who
this Jesus really is, who feared the consequences of angering the
powers that be.
P: Open the gates of truth, that we may come worship God!
L: The journey through Holy Week brings us face-to-face with the
stark reality of sin and God’s faithfulness to save.
P: Open the gates of salvation, that we may come worship God
whose steadfast love never fails!
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, Sept. 2024.
OPENING SONG: Hosanna (Blessed is He who comes in the name
of the Lord)
YOUTH & KIDS SONG: Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Rise, Shine
TIME OF PRAYER: Wonderful Merciful Savior
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: Luke 19:28-40
MESSAGE: Impact Jesus: The Power of Connection
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Beautiful Sunday
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Get All Excited
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Get All Excited