CHORAL ANTHEM Deep, Deep Love
SCRIPTURE Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
HYMN (remain seated) Abide with Me (verses 1-3) No. 700
SERMON TO TELL THE TRUTH: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
Isolation
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory I Worship You, Almighty God Sondra Corbett-Wood
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Hymnal, No. 94
*CLOSING HYMN We'll Understand it Better By and By No. 525
*BENEDICTION
When darkness threatens,
God remains faithful.
When eternal life seems beyond reach,
God remains faithful.
Go forth in hope and abide in God’s love.
RESPONSE Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace...never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in love.
POSTLUDE Victory In Jesus E.M. Bartlett/arr. Brent Edstrom
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler
Today's Scripture
Today's Liturgist: Joyce Singelman
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?
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.
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
Invite Your Family & Friends to the 140th Anniversary Celebration!
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
October 13, 2024 10:30 AM
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
“The best way out is always through.”
---Robert Frost
PRELUDE Our Great Savior Roland H. Prichard/arr. Melody Bober
INTROIT Goodness Is Stronger than Evil TFWS #2219
*CALL TO WORSHIP
In times of trouble, in times of joy . . .
call upon the name of God.
With steadfast faith, with wavering doubt . . .
call upon the name of God.
With deep longing, and fervent hope . . .
call upon the name of God.
*OPENING HYMN O God, Our Help in Ages Past No. 117
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
Holy One,
When we sense you near at hand,
we long to follow your teachings.
When you seem far away, draw near to us once more.
Come to us now, that you may be our guide in life.
In doubt, in trust, and in hope we pray.
Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Through It All No. 507
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Choral Response Through It All No. 507
Niccola's Chair Yoga Class has added a second
weekly session. Beginning in October classes are
both Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM in
Criswell Hall. The drop-in fee is $5 per session.
Happy Birthday
to the United States Navy
from Lorie Ford
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.
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 PM 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 AM - 3:30 PM Children's Center Infant & Toddler Training-CH.
Sun Oct 20
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 craft items and things for the vintage
corner. Plants, succulents and holiday baked goods are
also very welcome.
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 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.
