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 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The Wingfield family with the passing of Mag Wingfield Grohs
JoAnn Doering
Matt Barnard
Roger Nelson
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
THANK YOU
I would like to thank everyone for the prayers for Laura Barta Lindquist. She is still battling cancer and is currently undergoing chemo treatments and has other tests that must be done. We thank God for leading her through this journey and for all your prayers. ~ Elaine Barta
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
Is given by J.A Edinger
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Lyle Swenson’s 89th Birthday, which is April 13th, 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
Haiti Clinic
APRIL “ONE THING”
Our April “One Thing” is $10 ice cream gift cards for CASA. 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.
CAMP SUNDAY
Today, Sunday, April 7th, we are celebrating “Camp Sunday” in worship. Church camp is so important to our church and our youth, so we invite you to join us for service and to hear all about camp experiences from our youth. If you would like to make a donation for church camps, there will be a lockbox in the Gathering Area.
KONNECT WITH KEITH
If you are interested in learning more about our church and becoming a member, Pastor Keith will lead a membership class “Konnect with Keith” today, Sunday, April 7th at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided and will conclude by 1:30pm.
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, North Caroline), The Dakotas Annual Conference (June 6-8 in Bismark, North Dakota) and the North Central Jurisdiction Conference (July 10-13 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota). 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 on the Conference website (www.dakotasumc.org) or by clicking this link:
https://www.dakotasumc.org/news/100-days-of-prayer-launches-on-april-1
CHURCH CAMP CODE
Don’t forget to use 156161AC to get a 75% discount for camp.
COBORN’S
Please do not drop off any receipts, Coborn’s has discontinued their receipt program.
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY
Native American Ministries Sunday celebration is 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.
5th GRADE BRIDGING CELEBRATION
Join us Sunday, April 14th as our 5th graders complete their faith step of transitioning from grade school into our youth group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., April 14, 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony
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
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School/ Confirmation
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship
11:30 AM Konnect with Keith (Membership Class)
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
7:00 PM Troop 75
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry
6:00 PM Overflow/Supper
7:00 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
9:00 AM PALS
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Handbell Practice
1:00 PM Jim Blade’s Memorial Service
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight, and Youth
Scripture- Jace McManus
GATHERING SONG: Rise and Shine
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: This is the day.
P: This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it!
L: This is the place.
P: This is the place that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it!
L: Grace is the gift.
P: Grace is the gift that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice in it!
ALL: This is the day that the Lord has made. We come today to
rejoice in this place for the gifts we have been given.
OPENING SONG: Do Lord
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
TIME OF PRAYER: Kum Ba Yah
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 15:11-32
CAMP STORIES:
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts Affirmation from Romans 8:35, 37-39 887 UMH
Preparing the Elements
Receiving Communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Give Me Oil in My Lamp
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Give Me Oil in My Lamp