~ Welcome ~
March 22, 2026
Fifth 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
Wayne Henglefelt, Deb Wilson’s brother
The Kost family with the loss of Annette, Kelly’s sister
Jason Kor
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for our Mitchell Fire and Ambulance services
EASTER LILIES
If you are interested in purchasing a lily in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please fill out one of the cards provided and return it to the office with your payment by Monday, March 30th. The cost is $18. The lily cards are located at the entrances of our Worship Center.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in honor of Irene Swenson’s 87th Birthday which is March 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
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.
BUTTER BRAIDS
Butter Braid delivery date is April 1 at 6:30pm. Thank you for your orders. This is a yearly fundraiser that our youth use the funds for youth activities, camps, and mission trips. So, thank you again for supporting our youth!
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group butter braid delivery and Son Rise Service Practice is April 1st at 6:30. If you sold butter braids you need to plan on being here to pick them up.
UMCOR SUNDAY
Due to the weather last week, we are extending UMCOR Sunday for another Sunday. This is one of the Six Special Offerings we receive each year. UMCOR is the disaster response and humanitarian relief agency of the United Methodist Church. The UMCOR Sunday offering is used to cover all the administrative costs of UMCOR. This is important because it allows all the funds collected through special appeals, to go fully to the specific need. Special Sunday Offering envelopes are available and are on the tables as you enter the Worship Center.
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION & REFLECTION
Come into the Worship Center on Maundy Thursday, April 2 for a time of quiet reflection on Christ’s last meal with His disciples. The space will be open throughout the day for prayer and reflection. Self-serve communion will be available all day beginning at 9AM. Pastor Amber will also be offering communion at 12-1PM and 6-7PM. All are welcome to stop in, spend time in prayer, and remember the love and sacrifice of Christ.
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!
WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR WITH DR. JOEL ALLEN
How about a summer escape to England with Kitty and Joel Allen? June 17-25, 2026, We’re heading across the pond to explore our Wesleyan roots—the movement that somehow grew from a few revival meetings to 80 million Methodist/Wesleyan Christians worldwide.
We’ll wander through Coventry, the Cotswolds, Epworth, Oxford, Bristol, Bath, and of course London—tea, scones, and spiritual heritage included. There are pamphlets available on one of the high-top tables in the gathering area or you can click on this link: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/he26061726j47709#eotours
Payments made between now and April 2 must pay the full deposit amount of $1,800 up front. The final payment is due April 3.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
When registering for camp, don’t forget to use our 50% off church code-156161CA. There are camp pamphlets available by Pastor Amber’s office door, or you can go online
https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events. Please let Pastor Amber know if you have any questions.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us-for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”-
Holy Week Worship Schedule:
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 29, Palm Sunday
Wed., April 1, Butter Braids delivered
Thurs., April 2, Maundy Thursday
Fri., April 3, Good Friday
Sun., April 5, Easter Services 8am & 10am
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
Noon-5 PM Extended Cabinet (Chapel)
6:30 PM Finance
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
10:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest
6:30 PM Youth Group
6:30 PM Church Council
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
1:00 PM PALS (Nursery)
SATURDAY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture- Sydnie Pischel
HYMN SING: Here I Am, Lord 593 UMH
Alleluia, Alleluia 162 UMH
Majesty, Worship His Majesty 176 UMH
Change My Heart, O God 2152 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather as people who live in God’s Kingdom-a Kingdom where
justice is not ignored and mercy is never withheld.
P: We come to worship the God who is both just and gracious.
L: At the cross, we see the weight of sin and the depth of God’s love-
a love that does not overlook wrong but makes a way to set it right
P: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, restored, and made new.
L: So, we come, called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, to show
love and grace to all we encounter, and to live out God’s
kingdom together.
P: Let us worship the God whose justice and mercy meet in the
cross, and who calls and empowers us to live with that same
justice and mercy each day.
OPENING SONG: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 133 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
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; 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: Romans 3:23-26, 1 Peter 2:21-24
MESSAGE: Cross Talk: The Cost of Mercy
SONG: Take Up Thy Cross (Vs.1,2,4) 415 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Grace Greater than Our Sin (Vs.1,2,4) 365 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: