August 25, 2024 8:30 AM
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
OPENING PRAISE Awesome God
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS Speak to Me Lord
More Love More Power
Holy Spirit Rain Down
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION King of Kings (Hillsong)
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-20
John 6:56-69
SERMON NO GOSPEL LITE! Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING Just a Closer Walk
COMMUNION I Surrender All
FINAL BLESSING The Blessing (verse 1)
CLOSING I Saw the Light
Praise Band Leader: Mike Clark Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Bass: Bob Jorstad Guitar: Ian Beard
Singers: Connie Clark and Pam Garza
EPHESIANS 6:10-13, 18-20
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his
power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you
may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and
flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers of this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly
places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God,
so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day,
and having done everything, to stand firm.
Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and
supplication. To that end keep alert and always
persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also
for me, so that when I speak, a message may be
given to me to make known with boldness the mystery
of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains.
Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
JOHN 6:56-69
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.” He said these things while he was
teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum.
When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This
teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus,
being aware that his disciples were complaining about
it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what if
you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where
he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh
is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are
spirit and life. But among you there are some who do
not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who were
the ones that did not believe, and who was the one
that would betray him. And he said, “For this reason
I have told you that no one can come to me unless it
is granted by the Father.” Because of this many of
his disciples turned back and no longer went about
with him. So, Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also
wish to go away?” Simon Peter answered him,
“Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words
of eternal life. We have come to believe and know
that you are the Holy One of God.”
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Today's Liturgist: Susan Throndson
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
August 25, 2024 8:30 AM
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
Mon Aug 26 4:30 PM Communications-L, 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilt Class.-CH.
Tue Aug 27
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew n Sews-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-Criswell Hall.
Wed Aug 28
9:00 Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM Mary-Martha-Esther
Circle-McMillen Room.
Thu Aug 29 9:00 AM Senior Exercise-Criswell Hall.
Sun Sep 01
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service-Sanctuary.
Today's Altar Flowers
In Honor of the
Birthday
of
Cristy Van Hook
TODAY
Sunday, Aug 25 4:00 PM 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 are popcorn and
refreshments. Remember, free tickets are available
to give to family and 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.
Sunday, Oct 20th 4:00 PM
140th Anniversary Celebration
in the Tabernacle at
Camp Arroyo Grande
Save the date and invite your
friends and family to this fun
and historic event!
140
years
