~ Welcome ~
March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
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
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Connie Still
Brenda Patzlaff, Geri & Gale’s Daughter-In-Law
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 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.
APRIL “ONE THING”
Our April “One Thing” will be bottled water for our Mitchell Public Service Personnel.
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!
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 be offering communion from 12-1PM and Pastor Keith will be offering communion from 6-7PM. All are welcome to stop in, spend time in prayer, and remember the love and sacrifice of Christ.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
We will complete our current Lenten study on Wednesday, April 1st. Our next study will be an Adam Hamilton study on World Religions beginning on Wednesday, April 8th. This is a 6-week study that will give us some insight into how Christianity and other world religions compare. Looking forward to some good conversation and sharing. Books are available and are in the office for $15 each. Let Natalie know if you have any questions.
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!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
Meet this Wednesday, April 1st at 7pm in the worship center for Easter Son Rise Service Rehearsal.
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: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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., April 5, Easter Services 8am & 10am
Mon., April 6, Easter Monday- Office Closed
Thurs., April 9, Love Feast
Sun., April 19, Camp Sunday
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
MONDAY
5:00 PM Love Feast Task Force
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
6:30 PM Butter Braids Arrive
7:00 PM High School Easter Son Rise Service Practice
7:00 PM Natalie’s Bible Study (Rm.103)
THURSDAY
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
12-1:00 PM Maundy Thursday Communion & Reflection
6-7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Communion & Reflection
FRIDAY
7:00 PM Good Friday Service (Worship Center)
SATURDAY
9:00 AM Decorate Worship Center for Easter
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Praise Team
Scripture- Lane Wilson
GATHERING SONGS: How Great Is Our God
How Majestic Is Your Name
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Can you hear it? The crowd is gathering…voices rising…palms
whispering in the air…hope awakening.
P: Hosanna…Hosanna…
L: A King rides in -not on a warhorse, but on a donkey. Not to wage
war as the world does, but to win a deeper victory.
P: Hosanna! Hosanna!
L: For in Him, God is reclaiming what was lost. In Him, the powers of
sin and death are being undone.
P: Hosanna! Hosanna!
L: Lift your branches-join the crowd- let your praise rise!
P: Hosanna! Hosanna!
L: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
P: HOSANNA! HOSANNA!
L: The King has come! The victory is at hand!
P: HOSANNA! HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!
L: Come, let us join the procession!
P: HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST! OUR KING HAS COME!
OPENING/PROCESSIONAL SONG: Blessed Is He Who Comes in
The Name of the Lord!
CHILDREN’S SONG: Hosanna
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT: He Is the King of Kings
TIME OF PRAYER: Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place
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 21:1-11 & Colossians 2:13-15
MESSAGE: Cross Talk- It’s A Victory Parade
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING: Beautiful Sunday
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Give Me Oil in My Lamp
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: Get All Excited