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 18, 2024 10:30 AM
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
“So, teach us to number our days
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
---Psalm 90:12
PRELUDE
INTROIT He Has Made Me Glad TFWS #2270
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Be filled with the Spirit.
We are filled with the power of God’s Holy Spirit.
Be filled with the Spirit.
We are filled with the glory of our God.
Be filled with the Spirit.
We are filled with the wisdom of Jesus, the Christ.
*OPENING HYMN O God, Our Help in Ages Past No.117
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
Spirit of Living Bread,
Bless and nourish us in this time of worship.
Strengthen and guide us as we embrace your presence.
Focus our energies, that we may follow where you lead,
and live with gratitude and joy. In your loving name, we pray.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
Mon Aug 19 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilt Class-Criswell Hall.
Tue Aug 20
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew n Sews-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga -Criswell Hall, 1:30 PM Finance Team-Library.
Wed Aug 21
9:00 AM Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM UWF Steering
Committee-L, Church Council-McMillen Room.
Thu Aug 22 9:00 AM Senior Exercise-Criswell Hall.
Fri Aug 23 11:00 AM Nominating Committee--Pastor's Study.
Sun Aug 25
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service-Sanctuary.
4:00 PM Free Movie, Criswell Hall.
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
Today's altar
flowers are in
honor of my
mother,
Nancy Burns,
whose birthday is August 20th
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 Cares Chorus TFWS #2215
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Cares Chorus TFWS #2215
PSALTER #832 Psalm 111
SPECIAL MUSIC
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
HYMN (remain seated) Great is Thy Faithfulness No. 140
SERMON MAKE TODAY COUNT Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory
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!
*CLOSING HYMN Now Thank We All Our God No. 102
*BENEDICTION
RESPONSE Halle, Halle, Halleluja TFWS #2026
Halle, Halle, Halleluja! Halle, Halle, Halleluja!
Halle, Halle, Halleluja! Halleluja! Halleluja!
POSTLUDE
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Hosted
by
FINANCE
Next Sunday
August 25
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Today's Scripture
EPHESIANS 5:15-20
Be careful then how you live, not as
unwise people but as wise, making
the most of the time, because the
days are evil. So do not be foolish
but understand what the will of the Lord
is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that
is debauchery; but be filled with the
Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs among yourselves,
singing and making melody to the Lord
in your hearts, giving thanks to God the
Father at all times and for everything
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
JOHN 6:51-58
I am the living bread that came down from
heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will
live forever; and the bread that I will give
for the life of the world is my flesh.” The
Jews then disputed among themselves,
saying, “How can this man give us his
flesh to eat?” So, Jesus said to them,
Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the
flesh of the Son of Man and drink his
blood, you have no life in you. Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood
have eternal life, and I will raise them up
on the last day; for my flesh is true food
and my blood is true drink. Those who
eat my flesh and drink my blood abide
in me, and I in them. Just as the living
Father sent me, and I live because of
the Father, so whoever eats me will live
because of me. This is the bread that
came down from heaven, not like that
which your ancestors ate, and they died.
But the one who eats this bread will live
forever.”
Today's Liturgist: Rose Ann Steiner
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
07/21 32 54 86 16 102 $ 7,330
07/28 36 59 95 3 108 $ 1,202
08/04 n/a n/a
08/11 n/a n/a
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,175
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: n/a
