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: John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. “Do you believe this?”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Jackie Hess
Sondra Russell
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!
EASTER LILIES
If you ordered an Easter Lily, please make sure to pick it up after the 8am or 10am service on Sunday.
HAPPY EASTER
From your office staff, we want to say Happy Easter!! We are a Resurrection People!! It is great to be involved in ministry with this church family! The Lord is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!!
Our church office will be closed on Monday, April 21st.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given by Ron and Sheilah Gates, thank you KORN for your dedicated service and thank you to our tech crew for making the radio broadcast possible.
LIVESTREAM
Is given by JoAnn and Dave Doering.
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.
BUTTER BRAID SALES
Thank you to everyone that ordered butter braids. This is always a successful fundraiser for our youth programs.
GATHERING AREA NEW CHAIRS
Thank you to all who purchased one of the chairs for the Gathering Area. They were all paid for in one week’s time. They look good…and are very sturdy!
RADIO BROADCAST
It was recently pointed out that our church started the radio broadcast in 1950. That means for 75 years Downtown First UMC has had our radio broadcast on KORN- 1490 am. We will be ending our broadcast after next week’s worship service. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has helped support or sponsor the broadcast ministry over the years. We couldn’t have done it without you.
5TH GRADE BRIDGING CELEBRATION
Please join us on Sunday, April 27th as our 5th graders will complete their faith step of transitioning from grade school into our youth group.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
On Sunday, April 27th we will take time to recognize all volunteers in our church family. It truly takes a village, and we appreciate every one of you! There will be a small gift and some sweet treats available to you as a token of our appreciation.
CHURCH CAMP DISCOUNT
When registering for camp, don’t forget to use our church code to receive a 50% discount. Church Code: 156161CA
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, May 4th. There will be practice for the confirmands on Saturday, May 3rd at 10am. Pastor Keith and Jennifer are asking that the youth are here with at least one parent for the practice. Please let Jennifer know if you have any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., April 27, Volunteer Appreciation/5th Grade Bridging
Sun., May 4, Confirmation Sunday
Thurs., May 8, Love Feast
Sun., May 11, Mother’s Day
Sun., May 11, Senior Recognition
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
8:00 AM The Son Has Risen Easter Worship Service
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)
10:00 AM Easter Worship Service
MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
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 Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
4:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal
SATURDAY
1:00 PM Wedding
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music-Nancy Nelson
Scripture- Kurt Chenoweth
PRELUDE: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
GREETING:
A WORD TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: They were looking for a dead friend,
P: Mourning a loss,
L: Caught up in grief,
P: Worrying about stone-cold tombs.
L: They were prepared for death,
P: But not for life.
L: They were ready for sadness,
P: But not for joy!
L: Yet Easter turned it around!
P: Turned the world upside down,
L: Set love on the throne,
P: Hope on the horizon,
L: Joy in each moment.
P: Easter still turns darkness around,
L: Makes our lives different,
P: And renews our hope!
L: Yes, today we rejoice! The Lord is Risen!
P: He is Risen Indeed!
OPENING SONG: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Vs.1,2,3) 302 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
GIFT OF MUSIC: “Risen” ~ Voices in Praise Women’s Choir
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; they 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 16:1-7
MESSAGE: Impact Easter: It Isn’t Finished
SONG: Up from the Grave He Arose 322 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: He Lives 310 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Crown Him With Many Crowns
~ The church office will be closed on Monday, April 21st.