~ Welcome ~
May 18, 2025
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Worship ~ 10:00AM
Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
IN OUR PRAYERS
The family of Natalie Piehl for the loss of her father, Bruce Gillam
The family of Mary Mountain with her loss
Jason Wosje
Tom Kulm
Jackie Hess
Sharon Broghammer
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
For all the graduates (high school, college, etc.) from our church family and the community.
CELEBRATION
The baptism of Hattie McManus
ALTAR ROSE
The altar rose is in honor of the baptism of Hattie Drew McManus.
We welcome Hattie into our church 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
~ Livestream on our website (www.downtownfirstumc.com) live at
10:00 am on Sundays or at any time.
MISSION OF THE MONTH
Heifer Project
Heifer International, also known as the Heifer Project International, is a global nonprofit that works to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable community development.
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!
2 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
We are searching for 2 individuals to serve in the nursery for childcare during Annual Conference, Sunday, June 8th. The time will be from 8:30-noon, this would be during the Celebration of Life in Ministry. The conference is willing to pay these individuals for their service. Please let Becky or the office know if this is something that you are interested in.
“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.
VBS 2025
Are you ready to go on a food truck adventure with God? The Bible Food Truck VBS will take you for a ride through the entire Bible, learning stories from the Old and the New Testament, making stops in different books of the Bible to see how food plays a role in so many of our favorite faith stories! A free family devotional will be available for every child that attends! Climb in and buckle up! It’s time to find God on
The Bible Food Truck!
INTERESTED IN ANNUAL CONFERENCE?
This is the perfect opportunity to attend Annual Conference as a visitor. You still must register at the Conference Website – www.dakotasumc.org. Then click on the “Resource” tab on the upper far right corner of the screen and then click on Annual Conference 2025 from the drop-down menu. Then click where it say “Register Here.” The cost is $80. When you arrive at the Sherman Center, where AC will be held, you’ll be directed to the “Visitor” section.
Also, on June 8, the closing day of Annual Conference, all are invited to attend the “Celebration of Life and Ministry” service which will be held here at our facility at 10:00 am (our usual worship time). Clergy who have died in the past year will be honored, but there will also be the celebration of Ordination and Commissioning that takes place. Bishop Lanette will preach, there will be special music throughout the service. Come join us for a special time of worship.
There will also be a Community Choir that sings during the offering time in the service. Erin and Clint Desmond are looking for singers to be a part of this choir. If you’d like to be a part of the “Conference Choir,” please contact the church office. We’ll have information about music, etc.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., May 22, Love Feast
Mon., May 26, Memorial Day/Office Closed
Thurs., June 5, Annual Conference Begins
Sun., June 8, Celebration of Life in Ministry Service 10AM
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1, Natalie’s Rm 103)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
7:00 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
5:30 PM Heart & Sole
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
7:00 PM SPR
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm 103)
THURSDAY
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal
May 18, 2025
10 AM Worship Service
Verse For Reflection: Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Music- Nancy Nelson
Scripture Reader- Paul Miskimins
HYMN SING: My Hope Is Built 368 UMH
What A Friend We Have in Jesus 526 UMH
Open Our Eyes 2086 TFWS
Change My Heart, O God 2152 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: A word spoken,
P: A voice heard,
L: A dream revealed,
P: A mission received.
L: God calls us,
P: To follow,
L: To love,
P: To serve,
L: To embrace the lonely,
P: To feed the hungry,
L: To tell the Good News of Jesus,
P: To encircle the world with love.
OPENING SONG: To God Be the Glory Vs. 1,2,3 98 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISM:
Song- Child of Blessing- Vs 1&2 611 UMH
Baptismal Covenant II page 39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- Child of Blessing- Vs 3&4 611 UMH
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: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
MESSAGE: Impact Easter: The Generosity Connection
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Jesu, Jesu 432 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: