~ Welcome ~
May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day
Noisy Buckets
9:00 am~ Fellowship
10:00 am ~ Worship
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
Isaac Kulm
Dennis Westgard
The family of Alice Crater with her passing
Jackie Hess
Barb Lapka
Bev Rowley
Stephanie Scheurenbrand
Brenda Patzlaff, Geri & Gale’s Daughter-In-Law
Jason Kor
David Lambert
Jayne Barnard
Jason Rice, Verna Hofer’s grandson
Laura Barta Lindquist
Pray for all the graduates (high school, college, etc.) from our
church family and the community.
CELEBRATION
The baptism of Oliver McCutchan,
son of Melissa Nelson & Steven McCutchan
MOTHER’S DAY
Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate and honor the special women in our lives. Muffins and Carnations are provided as a small token of our appreciation for all the wonderful women of our church family.
BAPTISM
The altar rose is in honor of Oliver McCutchan’s baptism.
LIVESTREAM
Is given in loving memory of Ted F. Ebel, whose birthday would have been May 11th. Also, our mother and grandmother Virgie Montgomery, Ray Montgomery, Clay Theodore Matthews, Randee (Ebel) Brown, Ted J. Ebel, Terry Butler, and all our loved ones by Karen Ebel, Sandy & John Butler, Peg Larson, Jaimie Larson and families.
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
Heifer Project
Heifer International, also known as the Heifer Project, is a global nonprofit that works to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable community development.
MAY “ONE THING”
Our May “One Thing” is a cash offering that will support the 2026 Miracle Offering at the Dakotas Annual Conference. There are 2 projects that the money will be used to support.1) The endowment for theological education to help United Methodist in Africa, the Philippians, and Europe prepare for ministry. 2) Provide education and training for laity in the Dakotas Conference equipping disciples for leadership.
BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE
Happy Birthday, Carol! The Carol Hasz family will celebrate Carol’s 80th birthday with an open house on Sunday, May 10th from 2-4pm in the church dining room. Stop by to wish her a happy birthday, enjoy some cake and coffee, and spend some time together. Cards can be sent to 414 W.14th, Mitchell SD
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.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY
Our church little food pantry continues to be a resource for individuals and families in our community. We are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food items such as tuna, pasta (Knorr), rice (Knorr), & breakfast items. Donations can be placed in the church office. Thank you for your kindness and support in this project and in serving others.
CELEBRATING OUR SENIORS
Join us on May 17th as we honor and celebrate our graduating seniors! This is a special time to recognize who they are, all they have accomplished, and the ways they have been a meaningful part of our church family. We give thanks for each of them and send them forward with our love, prayers, and encouragement as they step into this next chapter. All are invited to celebrate with us!
YEEHAW!! VBS IS COMING!
Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our Wild West Vacation Bible School! Join us June 12-13 at Camp Arroya on Lake Mitchell for a fun-filled adventure of faith, games, music, and more. Open to kids aged 4 through 5th grade. Then come back on June 14 as we celebrate together during worship, followed by a food truck and more fun for everyone! Mark your calendars and invite your friend! If you would like to volunteer for VBS, please let Amber know. It will be Friday evening, Saturday morning, and then Sunday they will sing during worship.
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS ~ BRINGING GENEROSITY TO LIFE
Downtown Mitchell First United Methodist Church is now enrolled in Thrivent Choice. So, what does this mean? 1. Our organization will appear in the Thrivent Choice online catalog. 2. Thrivent members can make an online personal donation through the Thrivent Choice catalog. Thrivent Choice reflects the heart of Thrivent- empowering clients with memberships to live generously and make an impact on the organizations and causes they care about most.
SERVING JOYFULLY
This years Annual Conference theme is “Created to Serve Joyfully.” We are invited to submit a brief video or written statement of what Serving Joyfully looks like in our church and our community. We are hoping to have a table set up to record some videos next Sunday. Or you are welcome to create your own video. Here is a link for more information: https://dkmnumc-reg.brtapp.com/ServingJoyfully.
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE
Baccalaureate for MHS Seniors will be next Sunday, May 17 at 6PM at the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Pastor Keith has been invited to bring the message.
VERSE FOR REFLECTION: Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun., May 17, Graduation Recognition
Sun., May 24, Pentecost Sunday
Mon., May 25, Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Thurs., May 28, Love Feast
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
9:00 AM Adult Bible Study (Rm.S-1)
10:00 AM Worship Service
2-4:00 PM Carol Hasz 80th birthday open house (Dining Room)
MONDAY
7:00 PM Trustee Meeting
TUESDAY
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
1:00 PM PEO
4:30 PM TOPS
7:00 PM Troop 75
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM Family Ministry Meeting
11:00 AM LifeQuest (Dining Room)
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- Hadleigh Wilson
HYMN SING: Shine, Jesus, Shine 2173 TFWS
We Are Called 2172 TFWS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 UMH
Faith of Our Mothers (Words on the Screen)
PRELUDE:
GREETING:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of
the world.”
P: Not someday…not someone else…but us-here and now.
L: We are called not to blend in, but to stand out- to bring flavor
where life feels dull, to shine where shadows linger.
P: God, awaken in us the courage to influence the world for good
L: A city on a hill cannot be hidden. A lamp is not lit to be covered,
but to be seen.
P: So let our lives reflect Your love, Your grace, and Your truth.
L: As we gather, we remember-our faith is not meant to be contained,
but lived and shared.
P: We come to worship, to be renewed, and to be sent out as salt
and light.
ALL: This is the Way. Amen
OPENING SONG: To God Be the Glory 98 UMH
CENTERING PRAYER:
CHILDREN’S MOMENT:
BAPTISM:
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (Vs.1&2) 611 UMH
Baptismal Covenant II Pg.39-43 #1,3,4,8,11,16 UMH
Song- Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (Vs.3) 611 UMH
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 5:13-16
MESSAGE: This is the Way: The Way of Influencing
SHARING OUR GIFTS:
RECEIVING OUR OFFERING:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
A MOMENT OF HONORING:
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENDING SONG: Bring Forth the Kingdom (Vs.1,2,3) 2190 TFWS
BENEDICTION:
POSTLUDE: