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: Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Peggy Melmer
Bonnie Kor
Robert Olsen
Bonnie Hatzenbuhler
Sandy Schulz
Kathy Mah
Rose Carson
Arnold Dolejsi
Nancy Laurendeau
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Laura Barta Lindquist
The youth of our church, community, and region, that they continue to grow in Love and in God’s presence.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given in memory of Adam Crane, whose birthday would have been February 7th, by his mom and dad, Mary and Larry Crane.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM)
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LIVESTREAM
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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/Back Packs
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
Our February “One Thing” is non-perishable food items for the Mitchell Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within our community.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Pancakes by Chris’ Cakes and Sausage are back! Tuesday, February 13th 11am-1pm and 4pm to 7pm. All you can eat for $10. Children under 5 eat for FREE. There will be a sign-up table in the gathering area before and after worship service. This event takes a village for its success! So please consider helping.
HORNS AND HALOS LENTEN STUDY
Pastor Keith is going to lead a study during Lent looking at what are referred to as the seven deadly sins, but also looking at the corresponding seven life-giving virtues. The study is being called “Horns & Halos.” Sin isn’t a popular word in our world today, but it is very real and present. But the good news of our faith is that we don’t have to be dominated by sin. The virtues of the Christian Faith can help us experience freedom from sin. This small group experience will meet at the church on Sunday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. The Sunday worship messages during Lent will also follow this same theme. Come join us for worship and study to help your experience of Lent be meaning-filled. The study will begin on Sunday, February 11th.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Church Season of Lent. Please join us on Wednesday, February 14th at 6:30pm in our Worship Center for an Ash Wednesday Service, including the imposition of ashes.
PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED
If you or a loved one is hospitalized or in a care facility, and you want Pastor Keith to know please call the office at 605-996-7721. Thank you for your help with this matter.
YOUTH GROUP SUPPERS
We need your help! We have a few Wednesday night youth supper meals that we need your help with! There is a sign-up clip board on the Connection Center desk. If you have questions, please ask Cindy or Becky or you can call the church office.
SUMMER CAMP
Summer camp information is now available. There are pamphlets located by Becky’s office door. Please let us know if you have any questions.
THE LORD’S PRAYER…X2
The question has been raised, why do we use two different versions of the Lord’s Prayer: one being the traditional version and the other being a more contemporary version. This is a great question. It goes back to last year when we did a sermon series focusing on the Lord’s Prayer. At the same time one of the Sunday School classes was also learning about the Lord’s Prayer. The question was asked regarding what certain words meant, mainly because they aren’t words that we use anymore. Then the question was asked if we could use a version of the Lord’s Prayer that used words more like we use today. So, a version of the Lord’s Prayer was found that uses more “contemporary” language, and we’ve been using that one too.
Some people said that they prefer and still use the traditional version all the time. And that’s OK. We’ve also had people tell us that using the two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in worship makes them think more about what the words really mean and what they are praying for. Using the Lord’s Prayer isn’t just about reciting memorized words, it’s really about a format for prayer that is given to help us connect with God more deeply.
UPCOMING EVENTS – 2023
Thurs., Feb 8, Love Feast
Tue., Feb 13, Shrove Tuesday
Wed., Feb 14, Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day
Sun., Feb 18, First Sunday of Lent
Thurs., Feb 22, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
MONDAY
1:30 PM Round Table
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:00 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
6:00 PM Cub Scouts Lock-In
SATURDAY
AM Cub Scouts Lock-In
9:00 AM Handbells
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson & Carolyn Knight
Scripture- Kathryn Fuhrer
GATHERING SONGS: My Jesus, I Love Thee
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We are here to experience the embrace of grace,
P: To let go of hidden worry and overwhelming despair,
L: To feel a surge of forgiveness, the rush of joy,
P: To touch hope and linger in mystery,
L: To hear our name whispered and life affirmed
P: We are here to sing praises, to be renewed, and to
rediscover peace.
OPENING SONG: The Gift of Love
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Jesus Loves the Little Children
TIME OF PRAYER: I Love You, Lord
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: Luke 15:11-21
MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery- A Step Toward Sanity
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts Apostles Creed 881 UMH
Preparing the Elements
Sharing in Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: O How I Love Jesus
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: O How I Love Jesus