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 25, 2024 10:30 AM
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
PRELUDE We Have Met to Praise and Worship William Moore
INTROIT I Have Decided to Follow Jesus TFWS #2129
I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
With gifts of praise,
we come to worship.
With compassion for others,
we come to pray.
With open hearts and minds,
we enter into worship together.
*OPENING HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (verses 1-4) No. 154
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
Loving God, flow through our worship and our lives.
Expand your love in and through each of us
that together we might create a house
of such hospitality and love
that all may feel truly welcomed.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
TODAY!
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, 1:30 PM Finance Team-Library.
Wed Aug 28
9:00 AM Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM UWF Steering
Committee-L, Church Council-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.
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
Today's Altar Flowers
In Honor of the Birthday
of
Cristy Van Hook
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 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.
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer His Name is Wonderful No. 174
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response His Name is Wonderful No. 174
SPECIAL MUSIC
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-20
John 6:56-69
HYMN (remain seated) Fairest Lord Jesus No. 189
SERMON NO GOSPEL LITE! Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory I Need Thee Every Hour Robert Lowry
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 Hope of the World No. 178
*BENEDICTION
Go forth with the strength of God.
We go with God’s mighty faith and hope.
Go forth with the boldness of Christ.
We go with Christ’s courageous peace and love.
RESPONSE I Have Decided to Follow Jesus TFWS #2129
I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.
POSTLUDE Chorus of Praise Rob Roy Peery
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Hosted
by
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Next Sunday
September 1
WORSHIP TEAM
Today's Scripture
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.”
Today's Liturgist: Nancy St. Laurent
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
07/28 36 59 95 21 116 $ 1,202
08/04 35 49 84 37 121 $ 9,495
08/11 37 57 94 15 109 $ 3,685
08/18 38 53 91 n/a n/a $ 2,340
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,231
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
YTD Received: $36,797 YTD Needed: $ 43,617
