~ Welcome ~
March 1, 2026
Second Sunday
in Lent
Communion
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
CAMP SUNDAY
Join us on April 19th at 10:00 AM for a special worship service led by our youth as we celebrate the joy and impact of camp. Following worship, stay for lunch and camp-themed activities as part of our April Family Fun Event. We hope you’ll join us!
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
UMCOR
MARCH “ONE THING”
Our March “One Thing” is laundry detergent (no pods) for Loads of Love Youth Laundromat. Rocs and MSD Caring Closet have created a safe and welcoming environment where preschool-college students can take their laundry needs without any cost barriers. This is located at ROCS, 201 E. 2nd Ave., Mitchell.
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.
LENTEN STUDY
Last week Natalie began the Lenten Study which is following a six-week study from the Conference Office. No book is needed for this study-just good conversation. All are welcome! Wednesday Evenings at 7pm in room 103. The Dakota’s Cabinet created 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
Last week Pastor Keith began 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.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: John 8:34-36
Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
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
Tues., March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day
Sat., March 21, Confirmation Retreat
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
2:00 PM Mitchell Area Concert Association (Rm.103)
MONDAY
1:30 PM Round Table
5:15 PM Love Feast Task Force
TUESDAY
9:30 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
9:30 AM Staff
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest
6:30 PM Youth Group
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY
10:00 AM United Women in Faith I & II (Chapel)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Christy Wilson, Carolyn Knight & Song Leaders
Scripture- Kathy Ruml
GATHERING SONGS: Where He Leads Me (Vs.1,4) 338 UMH
Take My Life, and Let It Be 399 UMH
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Once we were captive-
P: Bound by sin and unable to free ourselves.
L: We cried out for deliverance-
P: And God heard our cry.
L: The Son of Man came to us, not to be served,
P: But to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
L: Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed.
P: The chains are broken. The old life is left behind.
L: We step out from what enslaved us and begin the journey
toward freedom.
P: In this season of Lent, we walk the path of hope; we walk with
our Deliverer. Let us worship God, who leads us from
bondage into life.
OPENING SONG: Living for Jesus (Vs.1,3,4) 2149 TFWS
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: Kids Of the Kingdom
TIME OF PRAYER: Jesus, Draw Me Close 2159 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: Mark 10:42-45, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 & 6:19-20
MESSAGE: Cross Talk- Bought Back!
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: Since Jesus Came into My Heart
(Vs.1,2) 2140 TFWS
BENEDICTION: Since Jesus Came into My Heart
(Vs.3) 2140 TFWS