Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
www.downtownfirstumc.com
wifi password: L&ve1234
“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.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
Linda Claggett
Louise Metz
Maxine Baker
Alice Claggett
Nancy Jarabek
Jason Wosje
Tom Kulm
Jackie Hess
Sharon Broghammer
Bonnie Kor
Jason Kor
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all those gathering in Mitchell this week for
The Dakotas Annual Conference
CELEBRATIONS
The matrimony of Brie (Somerville) and Xavier Pavlis
The birth of Reid Bradley Reimnitz, son of Maci Bradley
The birth of Lucy Jo Fuerst, daughter of Kirby & Erin Fuerst
LIVESTREAM
Is given in memory of Kingston Hubbard given by Janet Hubbard Jorgensen & families.
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
Abbott House
JUNE “ONE THING”
Our June “One Thing” is classic colors fine line Crayola markers for Love Feast backpack giveaway.
GREETER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
If you signed up to help during Annual Conference for Sunday, June 8th here at the church, there is a sign up sheet in the office for specific greeting opportunities. Please stop in and visit with Tonya or Pastor Keith about specifics. We still need one or two people for the nursery on Sunday; this opportunity will be paid. Please talk to Keith or Becky about the times.
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE:
Norma Wilson, Tues., June 10 at 10:30am
Mary Mountain, Sat., June 14 at 10:30am
Both celebrations will be held
at the church in the Worship Center.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Isaiah 55:10-11 (CEB)
Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and don’t return there without watering the earth, making it conceive and yield plants and providing seed to the sower and food to the eater, so is my word that comes from my mouth; it does not return to me empty. Instead, it does what I want, and accomplishes what I intend.
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!
ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
On Sunday, June 8th, the closing day of Annual Conference, all are invited to attend the “Celebration of Life and Ministry” service which will be held here are our facility at 10:00AM (our normal worship time). Clergy and clergy spouses who have died in the past year will be honored. There will also be the celebration of Ordination and Commissioning that takes place. Bishop Lanette will preach and there will be special music throughout the service. Come join us for a special time of worship.
As a part of worship on Sunday, June 8th, there will also be a Community Choir that sings during the offering time. Erin and Clint Desmond are looking for singers to be a part of this choir. Rehearsal will take place in our worship center at 8:15 on Sunday, June 8th. If you’d like to be a part of the “Conference Choir” please contact the church office. We have information about the music, and we will also need to know what part you sing.
The Dakotas Annual Conference will be meeting in Mitchell this week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You are invited to watch the proceedings of Annual Conference (Friday morning through Sunday noon via livestream on the following link: https://www.dakotasumc.org/resources/annual-conference-2025/livestream
If that link does not work, you can also go to the Conference Website
http://www.dakotasumc.org click on the “Resources” tab at the top right hand corner. Then click on “Annual Conference 2025”. On the next screen will be a dialogue box that says “Click Here to View the Livestream”. Click on that, and it should take you to the livestream.
“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs., June 5, Annual Conference Begins
Sun. June 8, Celebration of Life and Ministry Service 10AM
Thurs., June 12, Love Feast
Sun., June 15, Father’s Day
Sun., June 22, VBS 9:45-11:15
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm S1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
THURSDAY
9:00AM-5:00PM Annual Conference Meeting (Chapel)
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture- Deb Platt
GATHERING SONGS: What a Mighty God We Serve 2021 TFWS
My Life Is in You, Lord 2032 TFWS
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We believe in the risen Christ.
P: Like the disciples who were amazed at what they saw.
L: We see the face of Christ…
P: In children’s smiles, in loved one’s laughs, and sometimes
even in the eyes of a stranger.
L: We hear the voice of Christ in the stillness of the night,
P: And in the song that brings tears to our eyes.
L: We taste the presence of Christ…
P: In the bread that is blessed, broken, and shared.
L: We believe in the risen Christ.
P: We know the risen Christ.
ALL: We are blessed!!
OPENING SONG: Honor and Praise 2018 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Rise and Shine
TIME OF PRAYER: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
2193 TFWS
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; 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: John 21:1-19 (CEB)
MESSAGE: Impact Easter: New Beginnings!
COMMUNION:
Preparing our Hearts & the Elements
Sharing in Communion
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Standing on the Promises (Vs.1,2) 374 UMH
BENEDICTION: Standing on the Promises (Vs.3,4) 374 UMH