First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
October 13, 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
Niccola's Chair Yoga Class has added a second
weekly session. Beginning in October the classes
are both Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM in
Criswell Hall. The drop-in fee is $5 per session.
Mon Oct 14 6:30 PM Gerry's Quilt Class-Criswell Hall.
Tue Oct 15
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew n Sews-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 1:00 PM Bible Study-Criswell Hall,
5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-Handbell Room.
Wed Oct 16 9:00 AM Church Work Morning, CH, 2:00 LPM Church Council-MMR.
Thu Oct 17
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Craft Workshop-MMR,
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal-HR,
6:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-Sanctuary.
Fri Oct 18 10:30 AM UWF Book Club-Library.
Sat Oct 19 9;30-3:30 PM Childrens' Center Infant & Toddler Training-CH.
Sun Oct 13
8:30 AM Contemporary Service--Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary.
4:00 PM 140th Anniversary at the Tabernacle, Camp Arroyo Grande.
Fri. Nov 1, Sat. Nov 2 9 AM to
1 PM & Sun. Nov 3 after church
UWF Holiday Boutique
Mark your calendars to attend
and find special items for your
holidays! Sign up to help at
the UWF table to volunteer for
set up, work during the sale, and to bring your crafts
and items for the vintage corner. Plants, succulents
and holiday baked goods are also very welcome.
Happy Birthday
to the United States Navy
from Lorie Ford
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. Everyone is invited!
Old Time Hymns, Local
History & Historical Displays,
"Visit by John Wesley",
Refreshments, Period
Costumes Encouraged.
Mission Team Request: People's Kitchen is in need
of men's and ladies' jackets, jeans & flannel shirts for
the winter months. There is
a clothing basket on the
Mission table in Criswell
Hall for donations.
Sunday, Oct 27 4:00 PM in CH. The Movie:
"Ghostbusters/Frozen Empire". The Spengler
family returns to the NYC firehouse where
new & old ghost-busters unite to save the world when an
ancient artifact is discovered. Movie is FREE, also
popcorn & refreshments. Sign up at Connections desk.
October 13, 2024 8:30 AM
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
“The best way out is always through.”
---Robert Frost
OPENING PRAISE Preaching on the Old Campground
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS Good, Good Father
You Never Let Go
Exodus 15
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION Oh the Grace (Psalm 22)
SCRIPTURE Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
SERMON TO TELL THE TRUTH: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
Isolation
OFFERING Hungry
COMMUNION Amazing Love
FINAL BLESSING Sanctuary
CLOSING Lord I Hope This Day Is Good
Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Bass: Bob Jorstad
Singers: Connie Clark and Pam Garza
Today's Liturgist: Sharon Roemer
O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer;
and by night but find no rest.
Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.
In you our ancestors trusted;
they trusted, and you delivered them.
To you they cried, and were saved;
in you they trusted, and were not put to shame.
But I am a worm, and not human;
scorned by others, and despised by the people.
All who see me mock at me;
they make mouths at me, they shake their heads;
‘Commit your cause to the Lord; let him deliver—
let him rescue the one in whom he delights!’
Yet it was you who took me from the womb;
you kept me safe on my mother’s breast.
On you I was cast from my birth,
and since my mother bore me you have been my God.
Do not be far from me,
for trouble is near
and there is no one to help.
Today's Scripture
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
09/15 36 60 96 28 124 $ 7,343
09/22 35 52 87 30 117 $ 3,964
09/29 33 46 79 34 113 $ 3,111
10/06 33 53 86 7 93 $ 9,158
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: YTD Received $88,080 YTD Budgeted $87,234
World Communion Sunday $225
Today's Hosts:
MISSION TEAM
Next Sunday
October 20:
TRUSTEES
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Then Job answered:
‘Today also my complaint is bitter;
his hand is heavy despite my groaning.
O that I knew where I might find him,
that I might come even to his dwelling!
I would lay my case before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
I would learn what he would answer me,
and understand what he would say to me.
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his
power?
No; but he would give heed to me.
There an upright person could reason with him,
and I should be acquitted forever by my judge.
‘If I go forward, he is not there;
or backward, I cannot perceive him;
on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him;
I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.
God has made my heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me;
If only I could vanish in darkness,
and thick darkness would cover my face!
Psalm 22:1-15
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, from the words
of my groaning?
Invite Your Family & Friends to the 140th Anniversary Celebration!
