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: Philippians 4:12-13
I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Carolrae McCorkell in the death of her brother-in-law
The family of Mary Wingfield with the loss of her daughter Mag
The Schuldt family with the loss of Margaret
Peggy Melmer
Louise Metz
Bonnie Kor
Sandy Schulz
Ruth Creasey
Stephani Scheurenbrand
Our Church Camp Directors & Camp Staff
Storm Mountain: Tanner Clark
Lake Poinsett- Nichole Anderson
Wesley Acres- Paul & Brenda Lint
CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating with our FDC youth, past and present, on their successful season and 40 years of blending music and movement.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Buckets! All donations will be donated to Mitchell Snack Pack Program.
BAPTISM
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Harper Ruth Fuhrer.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given in honor of Lyle Swenson’s 89th birthday, by his family.
LIVESTREAM
Is given anonymously.
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
Haiti Clinic
APRIL “ONE THING”
Our April “One Thing” is $10 gift cards for CASA for an ice cream treat, for example: DQ, McDonalds, Culvers, Zesto. The mission of First Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is to assure a safe, permanent, nurturing home for every abused and/or neglected child by providing a trained volunteer to advocate for them in the court system.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The health ministry team will be providing blood pressure screening today Sunday, April 14th prior to worship service. They will be located by the front office.
5th GRADE BRIDGING CELEBRATION
Today, Sunday, April 14th our 5th graders will complete their faith step of transitioning from grade school into our youth group.
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY
Native American Ministries Sunday celebration is today, April 14th. This offering is collected the third Sunday of Easter and funds urban ministries with Native Americans, scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist seminaries and the annual conference Native American ministries.
100 DAYS OF PRAYER
United Methodists from across the Dakotas & Minnesota Conferences are being asked to join in 100 days of prayer beginning April 1. The idea for 100 Days of Prayer emerged out of a desire to cover the following United Methodist events with prayer; General Conference (April 23- May 3 in Charlotte, NC), The Dakotas Annual Conference (June 6-8 in Bismark, ND) and the North Central Jurisdiction Conference (July 10-13 in Sioux Falls, SD). The hope is that these prayers will act as an anchor for those United Methodists who are walking through General, Annual, and Jurisdictional Conference season with mixed emotions.
The Conference will provide materials to help guide us all in this time of prayer. These prayers will resonate with the overall human experience- struggles in our personal lives, anxiety about the state of our nation, hopes or uncertainties about the future- so that any person who reads or hears them will feel like they are giving words to the longings of their heart. Resources can be found at (www.dakotasumc.org) or by clicking this link:
https://www.dakotasumc.org/news/100-days-of-prayer-launches-on-april-1
+ONE
Next week Pastor Keith begins a new sermon series called “+One.” Join us for this series as we explore together what God can do when we invite “+ One” into our faith experience. Next week, everyone is welcome to bring a + One to worship!
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
On Sunday, April 21st 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 as a token of our appreciation on the 21st following worship service.
K-3rd GRADE ~ THE LORD’S PRAYER
Join us on Sunday, April 21st as we witness the K-3rd grade classes complete the Faith Step of reciting “The Lord’s Prayer.”
8th GRADE CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
The 8th grade confirmation class will be attending First Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 28th. Their service is at 9:30, so we will be starting confirmation before we leave and finishing class when we get back. Please be at church by 8:45 on this day. Let Jennifer know if you have any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., April 21, K-3rd Grade Lord’s Prayer Presentation
Sun., April 21, All Church Volunteer Appreciation
Thurs., April 25, Love Feast
Sat., May 4, Confirmation Practice-10AM
Sun., May 5, Confirmation
Sun., May 12, Mother’s Day/Senior Recognition
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School/ Confirmation
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
2:00 PM MACA
6:00 PM Pack 75
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
6:30 PM Cub Scouts
WEDNESDAY
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
7:00 PM SPR
THURSDAY
1:00 PM United Women in Faith
7:00 PM United Women in Faith II
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Jo Freier
GATHERING SONGS: Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Praise Him, Praise Him!
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We hear a divine melody,
P: We feel an inner pull,
L: Drawing us closer,
P: Beckoning us to come near
L: To the love of God,
P: The companionship of Jesus,
L: The guidance of the Spirit.
P: We are drawn to the moment.
L: Touch us, Holy Spirit. Bring us new life!
OPENING SONG: He Touched Me
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Glorify Thy Name
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT/BRIDGING CEREMONY: God’s Kid
BAPTISM:
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
Baptismal Covenant II Pg. 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry
TIME OF PRAYER: He Is 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 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: Matthew 7:1-5 & John 8:31-34
MESSAGE: Life, Faith, & Recovery: Making a List
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Because He Lives
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Easter People
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Easter People