First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande 93420
(805) 481-2692 fumcag@sbcglobal.net worshipweekly.com
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande 93420
(805) 481-2692 fumcag@sbcglobal.net worshipweekly.com
Abbreviation Legend
CH--Criswell Hall
S--Sanctuary
K--Kitchen
L--Library---
Room #123
MMR--McMillen
Room #113
PS--Pastor's Study
HR--Handbell
Room #115
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
August 4, 2024 10:30 AM
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
You desire truth in the inward being;
therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
---Psalm 51:6
PRELUDE Since I Have Been Redeemed Edwin O. Excell/arr. Mark Hayes
PRAISE SET Breathe
I Love to Tell the Story
A New Hallelujah
*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 51:10-12)
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and sustain in me a willing spirit.
*OPENING HYMN God of Love and God of Power No. 578
WELCOME AND RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
OPENING PRAYER
God of light and love,
You take delight in your creation.
Ignite our spirits to worship you with sincerity.
Illumine our minds with the truth of your word.
Inspire our hearts to seek your treasure alone,
that our hearts may be pure
and our actions may be noble and just.
Through Christ, we pray. Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
For information on flower dedications and
ordering altar flowers,
please contact the church office.
Mon Aug 5 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilt Class.
Tue Aug 6
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew n Sews-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga -CH, 7:00 PM Board of Trustees-MMR.
Wed Aug 7 9 AM Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM Fellowship Committee-L.
Thu Aug 8 9:00 AM Senior Exercise-Criswell Hall.
Sun Aug 11
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service-Sanctuary.
Sunday, Oct 20th 4:00 PM
140th Anniversary Celebration
in the Tabernacle
Save the date and invite your
friends and family to this fun
and historic event!
140
years
On Sundays, Aug 4 & 11 the
Mission team will collect a Noisy
offering to support the Children's
Center at the end of 1st & 2nd
services. Funds raised will purchase school supplies
for the upcoming school year. If you prefer to donate
school items, a list is available.
Please come for a TOUR of the Children's Center
classrooms between services from 9:45-10:15 AM.
You are sure to be delighted!
Sunday, Aug 25 4:00 PM in Criswell
Hall FREE MOVIE "Unsung Hero" will
be shown. It is based on a true story
of a couple, after the collapse of their
music business, move from Down
Under along with their seven children.
The movie shows the power of Family. Movie is free,
as is popcorn & refreshments. Remember, free
tickets are available to give to family & friends.
Check the Connections Desk.
Wednesday, Sep 11 9:30 AM Camp
Arroyo Grande Discovery Hike and
Tour. Meet at the church at 9:15 AM
to carpool. The camp was originally
founded & operated by the Methodist
Church. It is also the location of our
140th Anniversary Celebration.
Sign up at Connections.
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Sanctuary TFWS #2164
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Sanctuary TFWS #2164
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:1-8
John 6:24-35
HYMN (remain seated) I Need Thee Every Hour (verses 1-3) No. 397
SERMON BREAD OF LIFE: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory The Love of God Frederick H. Lehman/arr. Mark Hayes
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Hymnal, No. 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the Source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving Hymnal, page 15
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Communion Music Open the Eyes of My Heart Paul Ballouche/arr. Carol Tornquist
*CLOSING HYMN Forward Through the Ages No. 555
*BENEDICTION
Christ, the Living Bread,
has nourished our spirits in worship.
We go forth in the strength of God’s Love
RESPONSE May You Run and Not Be Weary TFWS #2281
POSTLUDE Go Ye in Peace Stephen Otis
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark Piano: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
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Next Sunday
August 11
STAFF-PARISH
Today's Scripture
EPHESIANS 4:1-8
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to
lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have
been called, with a humility and gentleness, with
patience, bearing with one another in love, making
every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the
bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit,
just as you were called to the one hope of your
calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God
and Father of all, who is above all and through all
and in all.
JOHN 6:24-35
So, when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his
disciples were there, they themselves got into the
boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus.
When they found him on the other side of the sea,
they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come
here?” Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you,
you are looking for me, not because you saw signs,
but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not
work for the food that perishes, but for the food that
endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will
give you. For it is on him that God the Father has
set his seal.”
Then they said to him, “What must we do to perform
the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is
the work of God, that you believe in him whom he
has sent.” So, they said to him, “What sign are you
going to give us then, so that we may see it and
believe you? What work are you performing? Our
ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it
is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat."
Then Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was
not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but
it is my Father who gives you the true bread from
heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes
down from heaven and gives life to the world/" They
said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus
said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes
to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in
me will never be thirsty.
Today's Liturgist: Priscilla Alquist
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
07/07 34 51 85 24 109 $ 8,932
07/14 36 65 101 18 119 $ 4,227
07/21 32 54 86 16 102 $ 7,330
07/28 36 59 95 3 108 $ 1,202
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,175
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: YTD Received $21,691 YTD Budgeted $23,346
