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: Romans 12:9-11
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.
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
CELEBRATIONS
The matrimony of Shelly (Tilberg) and Ryan Stahl
The baptism of Colter Nelson
Blue Sunday, April 27th, a day where churches take time to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them.
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Colter LeRoy Nelson. We welcome Colter into our church family.
RADIO BROADCAST (KORN 1490 AM, 101.3 FM 10 AM
This will be our last radio broadcast; we would like to thank KORN for all the years of partnership with this ministry. We also want to thank our church family that donated and supported our broadcast and also to all of our tech crew that made this 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.
MAY “ONE THING”
May’s “One Thing” supports the Bishop’s Miracle Offering, a special offering focused on a special project our Bishop chooses each year for Annual Conference. This year’s miracle offering is for UMCOR and Midwest Missions. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) is the Red Cross of the United Methodist Church, giving assistance wherever disaster and tragedy strikes in our world. We will have boxes out for cash donations for UMCOR, but we will focus more on our church donating the Personal Dignity Kits that Midwest Mission collects and sends out in support of UMCOR’s work around the world. You can pick up a gallon Ziplock bag at the One Thing display. Included will be a list of the items that are needed to fill out the kit. Thank you!
“We exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus, sharing love and grace to all we encounter, by living out God’s Kingdom together.”
The above statement was developed out of a set of three leadership forums that our church held over the course of the past year. The purpose of this statement is to help us reclaim our identity and sense of purpose for why God has placed us in this community. The Church Council has been discussing this statement and is interested in feedback from you, our church family. If you have thoughts or suggestions about this statement, please talk to one of the members of our Church Council.
5TH GRADE BRIDGING CELEBRATION
Today Sunday, April 27th our 5th graders will complete their faith step of transitioning from grade school into our youth group.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Today, 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.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECONGNITION
High School Seniors will be recognized on Sunday, May 11th. Please submit your senior’s photo and information sheet to tonya@downtownfirstumc.com or you can drop it off in the church office. If you have not received a letter or if you have any questions, please let Tonya know.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUP
Our last day of Sunday School will be Sunday, May 4th. Our last night for youth group will be Wednesday, May 7th. Thank you everyone for a great year! Enjoy your summer!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., May 4, Confirmation Sunday
Sun., May 4, 2nd & 3rd Grade Lord’s Prayer Faith Step
Thurs., May 8, Love Feast
Sun., May 11, Mother’s Day
Sun., May 11, Senior Recognition
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
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
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
FRIDAY
9:00 AM Pals (Nursery)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM Confirmation Practice
11:00 AM Baby Shower (Rm 103)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Tanner Fuhrer
GATHERING SONG: How Can I Keep From Singing
Praise Him! Praise Him!
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Shout it from the mountaintops-
P: Christ is risen!
L: Make it echo across the prairies-
P: Christ is risen!
L: Let it soar with the birds of the air-
P: Christ is risen!
L: Plant it deep in your hearts-
P: Christ is risen!
L: Sing it, shout it over and over-
P: Christ is risen, Alleluia!
OPENING SONG: Majesty
CENTERING WORDS:
CENTERING SONG: Make Me a Servant
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT/BRIDGING CEREMONY:
He Is the King of Kings
SPECIAL MUSIC: “Make This Child Yours” ~ Susan Dodd
BAPTISM:
Song: Jesus Loves Me
The Baptismal Covenant II Page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song: Jesus Loves Me
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 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: Acts 9:36-42
MESSAGE: Impact Easter: Serving
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Because He Lives
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Easter People
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Easter People