A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Cares Chorus TFWS #2215
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Cares Chorus TFWS #2215
CHORAL ANTHEM Heavenly Sunlight arr. Mark Hayes
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:1-3 & 25-5:2
HYMN (remain seated) The Fragrance of Christ (verses 1-2) TFWS #2205
SERMON STORIES OF WISDOM AND GRACE Rev. Rich Bolin
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory I Will Give You Praise Cindy Berry
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 Amazing Grace (verses 1-4) No. 378
*BENEDICTION
Christ shows us the path of love.
Christ is our life.
Christ shows us God’s glory.
Christ is our guide and guardian.
Christ is the way of salvation.
We go with Christ’s blessings.
RESPONSE Amen No. 903
POSTLUDE I Worship You, Almighty God Sondra Corbett-Wood
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler
Handbell Director: Leonard Lutz with the Grande Ringers
Today's Scripture
Today's Liturgist: Michelle Richardson
Ephesians 4:1-3 & 25-5:2
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg
you to lead a life worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, with all
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.
So then, putting away falsehood, let all
of us speak the truth to our neighbors,
for we are members of one another. Be
angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go
down on your anger, and do not make
room for the devil. Thieves must give up
stealing; rather let them labor and work
honestly with their own hands, so as to
have something to share with the needy.
Let no evil talk come out of your mouths,
but only what is useful for building up, as
there is need, so that your words may
give grace to those who hear. And do not
grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which
you were marked with a seal for the day
of redemption. Put away from you all
bitterness and wrath and anger and
wrangling and slander, together with all
malice, and be kind to one another,
tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as
God in Christ has forgiven you.
Therefore, be imitators of God, as
beloved children, and live in love, as
Christ loved us and gave himself up for
us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to
God.
Today we welcome to the pulpit
Rev. Rich Bolin, a retired pastor of Trinity
Methodist Church in Los Osos.
He is a familiar face to our congregation and very
welcome here. Thank you for being with us!
Invite Your
Family,
Friends &
Neighbors
to Join Us at Church!
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
08/18 38 53 91 25 116 $ 2,340
08/25 38 43 81 25 106 $12,935
09/01 42 49 91 15 106 $ 7,012
09/08 37 52 89 4 93 $ 7,760
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
YTD Received $64,504 YTD Budgeted $ 62,310
Today's Hosts:
FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY
Next Sunday
September 22
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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
Abbreviaton 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
September 15, 2024 10:30 AM
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
PRELUDE Once Again Matt Redman
HANDBELL INTROIT Trumpet Fanfare arr. Ellen Jane Lorenz
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Jesus dwells among us,
teaching us to believe in his name.
Let us offer God our thanks.
The Holy Spirit dwells among us,
guiding us down the paths of life.
Let us offer God our praise.
God dwells among us,
beckoning us to worship.
Let us offer God our worship.
*OPENING HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory No. 577
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
God of Love, you give your people visions,
inspiring us to believe in you.
We come to worship this day
trusting your word, professing our love,
and proclaiming our faith.
Nurture our hearts with your teachings,
and nurture our minds with your grace. Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM Arioso J.S. Bach, arr. Ellen Jane Lorenz
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
Mon Sep 16 6:30 PM Gerry's Quilt Class-Criswell Hall
Tue Sep 17
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew n Sews-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 1:00 PM Bible Study-CH,
1:30 PM Finance-Library, 5:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal-Handbell Rm.
Wed Sep 18
9:00 Church Work Morning-CH, 2:00 PM Church Council-MMR.
...............TODAY IS OUR CHURCH'S ACTUAL 140th BIRTHDAY!!!!
Thu Sep 19
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Craft Workshop-MMR, 5:00
PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-HR, 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal-S.
Fri Sep 20 10:30 AM UWF Book Club-Library
Sun Sep 22
8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service-Sanctuary.
Today we welcome back
the Chancel Choir and
the Handbell Choir
after their summer breaks.
We also are thankful for the Praise Team
that plays & sings year-round at the 8:30
services.
Saturday, Sep 28 10 AM
AG Harvest Festival Parade To
be a part of the church's
participation in the parade, go to the
Connections desk in the Narthex for
details and to sign up to join the fun!
Sunday, Sep 29 4:00 PM Movie Night
Free movie, popcorn, refreshments.
"Jules" is title of movie, held in Criswell
Hall. Sign up at Connections desk.
Today's Altar Flowers
To my beautiful wife Mary Hawkins
Love from Bernie
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!
Sign up on the sheet at the Connections desk.
