~ Welcome ~
March 8, 2026
Third Sunday
in Lent
Noisy Buckets
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
David Lambert
Roger Stunes
LaVerna Neugebauer, LeAnn Moe’s mother
Larry Griffith
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for the men and women of our military and the innocent civilians that are caught in the midst of the violence in our world.
NOISY BUCKETS
Today is Noisy Bucket Sunday! All donations in the noisy buckets will go to the Mitchell Grade School Lunch Program (Angel Account). Thank you for your generosity and love towards this mission.
BUTTER BRAIDS
Butter Braid order forms are here!! This is a fundraiser for youth activities, camps, and mission trips. The deadline for ordering is March 18th and the delivery date is April 1. Reach out to one of our youth or stop by the church office to order. Thank you for supporting our youth!
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.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Remember to spring ahead those clocks before bed on Saturday. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8th.
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.
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!
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.
UMCOR SUNDAY
Next Sunday, March 15th, is UMCOR 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 will be available next Sunday for your UMCOR gift.
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.
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 15 UMCOR Sunday
Tues., March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day
Sat., March 21, Confirmation Retreat
Thurs., March 26, Love Feast
Sun., March 29, Palm 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
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustees
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff
1:00 PM PEO
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)
5:30 PM Love Feast
FRIDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
SATURDAY
NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Music- Nancy Nelson & Song Leaders
Scripture Reader- Oakley Howard
HYMN SING: I Surrender All 354 UMH
Come and Find the Quiet Center 2128 TFWS
Sanctuary 2164 TFWS
God Is So Good 2056 TFWS
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In the wilderness, the people grew restless. They forgot the
goodness of God.
P: We, too have wandered. We, too, have grumbled and
turned away.
L: Yet God, in mercy, made a way for healing.
P: When the serpent was lifted up, those who looked were
given life.
L: In humility, Christ came among us- not grasping for power, but
emptying Himself in love.
P: He humbled Himself, becoming obedient even to death on
a cross.
L: Where our pride fractured communion, His obedience restored it.
P: Where we brought dishonor, He offered faithful love.
L: So in this season of repentance, we lift our eyes to the One who
was lifted up.
P: We look and live. We bow in gratitude. We come to worship.
OPENING SONG: Trust and Obey (Vs.1,2,4) 467 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: Numbers 21:1-9 & Philippians 2:5-11
MESSAGE: Cross Talk: Where To Look!
SONG: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Vs.1,4) 301 UMH
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Jesus Is All the World to Me (Vs.1,2,4) 469 UMH
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: