Downtown Mitchell
First United Methodist Church
“Sharing the love of Jesus from the heart of Downtown”
310 N Rowley
Mitchell SD 57301
www.downtownfirstumc.com
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“We exist to be the hands and feet of Jesus, showing love and grace to all we encounter, by living out God’s Kingdom together.”
IN OUR PRAYERS
George & Pat Breidenbach
Chris Jones
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
Family and Friends of Bob Balcom
Frances Conraads, Cindy Bierman’s mother
Jackie Hess
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jayne Barnard
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for those in positions of leadership.
GLOW PARTY!
Get ready to glow! Join us for a Glow Party on Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 PM in the church gathering area. This free event is packed with games, snacks and family fun. All families are welcome- glow sticks provided. Wear white or neon and light up the fun!
LIVESTREAM
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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
Love Feast/Backpacks
FEBRUARY “ONE THING”
Our February “One Thing” is tuna for the Mitchell Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within our community.
THE VISION OF THE UMC
This Sunday we continue with our 3-part sermon series focusing on the new vision statement of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, and Lead Courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.
SHROVE TUESDAY
Our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage feed by Chris Cakes will be Tuesday, February 17th. We will be serving from 11am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. Sign-ups continue and we still need volunteers to work in the dining room and kitchen for both shifts. The sign-up sheets are in the gathering area on a high-top table by the Welcome sign. If you have any questions, please reach out to Donny Howard or Curt Talley.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Psalm 100:2
“Serve the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing.”
PLEASE KEEP US IMFORMED
If you or a loved one is hospitalized or in a care facility and you want Pastor Keith or Pastor Amber to know, please call the church office at 605-996-7721. Thank you for your help with this matter.
PASTOR KEITH AWAY
Pastor Keith and Nancy will be away and unreachable for a couple of weeks on vacation. While away Pastor Amber will be here and able to handle funerals, Communion, and such needs. Tonya, in the church office, also has a list of “On Call” pastors who can assist if there is a need. If you need Pastor Amber, or if there is a pastoral need, please call the church office at 605-996-7721.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Tired of the cold weather? Set your sites on warmer days ahead by planning to attend church camp! Our United Methodist camps provide a great opportunity for people of all ages to experience Christ, Community and Creation! Registration is open. There are pamphlets located by Pastor Amber’s office door or you can check out the website https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events. Please inquire about the 50% off discount code that we will offer again this year.
BELOVED WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
The BELOVED Women’s Conference is on Friday and Saturday
February 6th and 7th. Please keep our volunteers and all the women attending in prayer, that they would encounter the love of Christ and be deeply encouraged.
2026 BIBLE READING PLAN
For those of you who like to have a reading plan, Pastor Keith has developed a plan for 2026 in which we’ll read together through Paul’s letter. You can pick up a reading guide on the tables at each entry to the Worship Center or at the Welcome Desk by the church office.
SAVE THE DATES:
Ash Wednesday: February 18th ~ 6:30pm service
Palm Sunday: March 29th ~ 10am service
Maundy Thursday: April 2nd ~ 12pm & 6pm communion & reflection
Good Friday: April 3rd ~ 7pm service
Easter Son Rise Service w/youth: April 5th ~ 8am service
Easter Service: April 5th ~10am service
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat., Feb 14, Valentine’s Day
Sun., Feb 15, Youth Sunday
Sun., Feb 15, Family Fun Event ~ Glow Party 3pm
Tue., Feb 17, Shrove Tuesday 11am-1pm & 4pm-7pm
Wed., Feb 18, Ash Wednesday 6:30pm service
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Sunday School
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Dave’s Rm. S1)
9:00 AM Downtown Mom’s Group (Youth Room)
10:00 AM Worship Service
MONDAY
12:00 PM Round Table (Rm.103)
TUESDAY
9:30 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Bible Study (Natalie’s Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
FRIDAY
9:00 AM Pals
5:00 PM Beloved Women’s Event
SATURDAY
8:30 AM Beloved Women’s Event
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture- Mary Ellen Jepsen
GATHERING SONGS: Jesu, Jesu (Vs.1,3,4,5) 432 UMH
O Jesus, I Have Promised (Vs.1&4) 396 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Come and worship God, who meets us with love.
P: We come, grateful and open.
L: Come and follow Christ, who shows us the way of service.
P: We come, ready to serve with joy.
OPENING SONG: The Servant Song 2222 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Love, Love, Love, That’s What It’s All About
TIME OF PRAYER: Make Me a Servant 2176 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; 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: John 13:1-20
MESSAGE: Serve Joyfully!
COMMUNION:
Preparing the Elements & Preparing our Hearts
Word and Table 13 & 14 UMH
Sharing in Communion
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
The Offering will be received as people come forward for communion
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
(Vs.1&2) 2153 TFWS
BENEDICTION: I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
(Vs.3&4) 2153 TFWS