~ Welcome ~
February 22, 2026
First Sunday
in Lent
Sunday School ~ 9:00AM
Fellowship ~ 9:00AM
Worship ~ 10:00AM
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
wifi password: L&ve1234
“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
The family of Carol Phinney with her loss
The family of George Breidenbach with his loss
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
The family of Cindy Bierman with the loss of her mother, Frances
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jayne Barnard
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for one another as we journey through Lent.
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Shove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Feed possible. It was a fun day with lots of great connections made and smiling faces served. There are some sausage patties left for sale, if interested please talk to Curt Talley or Donny Howard.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor and memory of Ashley Kay Moe, whose 7th Angelversary is Thursday, February 26th.
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.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Colossians 2:13-14
And when you were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to the cross.
LENTEN STUDY
Beginning Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00pm in Room 103,
Wednesday night adult Bible study will follow the six-week Lenten Study offered by the Conference Office. No book is needed for this study-just good conversation. All are welcome!
For this year’s Conference Lenten study, the Dakota’s Cabinet is creating a six-week study based on the healing stories of Jesus-“To Be Made Well.” In a time in our world where hurt, fear, and trauma are a part of our daily lives, these stories are meant to draw us back to the Great Physician, the sources of healing, Jesus Christ.
1. Pool of Bethsaida presented by DS Dan Bader
2.Bleeding Woman/Jarius Daughter presented by DS Kris Mutzenberger
3. Bent Over Woman presented by Rev. Deann Hardy
4. Four Friends presented by DS Brandon Vetter
5. Demoniac presented by Rev. Ron Olson
6. Blind Bartimaeus presented by Rev. Chang Yi
CROSS TALK- THE MEANING OF THE CROSS
This weekend Pastor Keith begins a new sermon series for the season of Lent. Throughout this series, we will focus on the cross- the central symbol of our faith and our understanding of Jesus.
Did you know the Bible contains numerous verses about the cross, and that Christians throughout history have explored many different ways of understanding its meaning and significance?
In this series, we’ll reflect on the power and wonder of the cross and discover what it means for our lives and our faith today.
Join us each Sunday during Lent or watch online anytime. This series will wrap up on Good Friday, the day in which the cross takes center stage in Jesus’ life.
BUTTER BRAIDS
COMING SOON! Our youth will be selling butter braids. This is a fundraiser for youth activities, camps, and mission trips. Watch for more information and order forms- coming soon!
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 KEEP US INFORMED
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.
SAVE THE DATES:
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
Sun., March 8, Daylight Savings Time Begins
Thurs., March 12, Love Feast
Sun., March 15, Family Fun Gathering
Sun., March 22, Camp Sunday
Thurs., March 26, Love Feast
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
10:00 AM Carol Phinney’s Visitation
11:00 AM Carol Phinney’s Funeral
TUESDAY
9:30 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM LifeQuest
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Deb Platt
HYMN SING: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 110 UMH
The Gift of Love 408 UMH
Thy Word Is a Lamp 601 UMH
Lord, Be Glorified 2150 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing
P: But to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
L: The wisdom of the world seeks strength, success, and
self-preservation.
P: But Christ calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and
follow him.
L: For what will it profit us to gain the whole world,
P: And forfeit our very souls?
L: In this season of Lent, we turn again toward the cross.
P: We come to listen, to learn, and to be transformed.
L: God has chosen what seems weak to reveal true strength.
P: God has chosen what seems foolish to reveal true wisdom.
L: Come, then, let us worship the One who calls us to follow.
P: We take up our cross with Christ, and worship the Savior
of the world.
OPENING SONG: Blessed Assurance 369 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
TIME OF PRAYER:
Silent Reflection~ Pastor’s Prayer~ The Lord’s Prayer
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: Matthew 16:24-26 & 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
MESSAGE: Cross Talk- The Meaning of The Cross: Picking it Up!
SONG: In the Cross of Christ I Glory (Vs.1,2,3) 295 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Take Time to Be Holy (Vs.1,2,4) 395 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: