First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
December 01, 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
BIBLE STUDY, Tuesdays, Criswell Hall 1:00 PM
New Book: "An Unlikely Advent" by Rachel Billups
See Nancy Laurent for books.
SEE'S CANDIES FUNDRAISER FOR THE
CHILDREN'S CENTER is underway now!
The money raised will be used to provide
supplies and materials for the children.
Mon Dec 02
Tue Dec 03
9;00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 10:00 AM Sew & Sews-MMR, 11:00
AM Chair Yoga- CH, 1:00 PM Bible Study-CH, 5:00 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR, 7:00 PM Board of Trustees-MMR.
Wed Dec 04 9 AM Church Work Morning-CH, 10:00 AM Fellowship Committee-L.
Thu Dec 05
9:00 AM Senior Exercise-CH, 11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 5:00 PM
Bell Choir Rehearsal HR, 6:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal-S.
Fri Dec 06 3:00 to 5:00 PM Christmas Extravaganza- Criswell Hall.
Sun Dec 08
8:30 AM Contemporary Service-Sanctuary,
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary
ADVENT CRAFTS
WORKSHOP Sunday, Dec. 1,
Crafts workshop and light
lunch of soup, salad, roll and
cookies. 11:30 to 4 PM.
$15 per person or $25 per family. Lots of fun!
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA VARIETY SHOW
Friday, December 6th
in Criswell Hall.
Memorable performances by
talented people.
No charge for a great show!
The ANGEL TREE is set up in
Criswell Hall! The gifts are due no
later than 12/18/24 by noon.
They can be brought to the tree or to
the church office with prior notice.
To Brad Bettencourt
and
Dennis Eiler
for their dedicated service
and amazing music!
AGUMCC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM,
Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:00 PM in the
Sanctuary, followed by a social in
Criswell Hall.
December 01, 2024 8:30 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
First Sunday of Advent
CENTERING WORDS
Once you choose hope, everything is possible."
---Christopher Reeve
OPENING PRAISE Let All the Earth
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS Here I Am to Worship
King of Heaven
Oh the Grace
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION All My Hope
SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 33:14-16
Luke 21:25-26
SERMON A LIGHT IN THE DISTANCE: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
Hope Keeps Watch
OFFERING Open Our Eyes
COMMUNION Arms of Love
FINAL BLESSING Emmanuel
CLOSING Today is the Savior's Day
Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Singers: Connie Clark and Pam Garza
Today's Liturgist: Joseph Brown
Today's Scripture
ATTENDANCE GIVING
WEEK 8:30 10:30 IN-PERSON VIDEO TOTAL
11/03 45 52 97 37 134 $15,905
11/10 37 49 86 16 102 $ 4,579
11/17 59 78 137 34 171 $ 2,214
11/24 37 48 85 14 99 $ 2,040
Our Fiscal Year started July 1 Weekly Oering Needed $6,321
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
YTD Received $122,990 YTD Budgeted $130,351
Thanksgiving Received $1,533 Thanksgiving Budgeted $3,500
Today's Hosts:
FELLOWSHIP
MINISTSRY
Next Sunday
December 8
ENDOWMENT/
ELT
Jeremiah 33:14-16
The days are surely coming, says the Lord,
when I will fulfill the promise I made to the
house of Israel and the house of Judah. In
those days and at that time I will cause a
righteous Branch to spring up for David;
and he shall execute justice and
righteousness in the land. In those days
Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live
in safety. And this is the name by which it
will be called: “The Lord is our
righteousness.”
Luke 21:25-36
‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon,
and the stars, and on the earth distress
among nations confused by the roaring of
the sea and the waves. People will faint
from fear and foreboding of what is coming
upon the world, for the powers of the
heavens will be shaken. Then they will
see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud”
with power and great glory. Now when
these things begin to take place, stand up
and raise your heads, because your
redemption is drawing near.’ Then he told
them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all
the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves
you can see for yourselves and know that
summer is already near. So also, when you
see these things taking place, you know
that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell
you, this generation will not pass away
until all things have taken place. Heaven
and earth will pass away, but my words will
not pass away. ‘Be on guard so that your
hearts are not weighed down with
dissipation and drunkenness and the
worries of this life, and that day does not
catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it
will come upon all who live on the face of
the whole earth. Be alert at all times,
praying that you may have the strength to
escape all these things that will take place,
and to stand before the Son of Man.’
