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“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
and walk in love, as Christ loved us
and gave himself up for us,
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
~ Ephesians 5:1-2
PRELUDE “Given for You” RICHARD BLAKE
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES ACOLYTES
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BELL INTROIT “Allegretto a la Gigue” DONALD ALLURED
* CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: We have gathered here to worship the One who created us.
PEOPLE: WE WORSHIP GOD WHO GIVES US LIFE.
LEADER: We give thanks for the Holy Spirit who empowers our lives.
PEOPLE: WE HONOR JESUS WHO IS OUR GUIDE AND FRIEND.
LEADER: Let our lives be a gift of love to the One who created us,
PEOPLE: AS WE FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE FAITHFUL WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US.
* HYMN “Lift Every Voice and Sing” No. 519
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Carolyn Anderson, Lay Leader
OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
Giver of Life,
We thank You for the gift of life.
As we worship together this day,
let our lives be a gift of love to You.
We honor those who gave us birth,
and we seek to create a loving legacy from the fruit of our own labors.
We follow Jesus, who shows us a more excellent way. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
A TIME FOR PRAYER
CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “The Fragrance of Christ” TFWS #2205
PASTORAL PRAYER/THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal – Page 10
CHORAL RESPONSE “The Fragrance of Christ”
BELL ANTHEM “Pie Jesu” ARR. DAVID L. SANDERS
SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 29:11-13
Luke 6:17-26
* HYMN “Near to the Heart of God” No. 472
SERMON “LOVE IS A DECISION” Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
OFFERING
CALL TO STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION
OFFERTORY “Jesus is My Life” TODD KENDALL
*DOXOLOGY/PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
* HYMN “God of the Ages” No. 698
* BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE “God Be With You” No. 672
God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you,
with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet again, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus feet.
till we meet again, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
POSTLUDE “Sing A New Song” EDWARD BROUGHTON
* Congregation, please stand *** Ushers will seat those yet unseated
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8:30 AM –PRAISE WORSHIP SERVICE, Sanctuary
10:30 AM –TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE, Sanctuary
– ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, CHILDREN EXIT WITH CAROLYN RUSSELL
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1 PM –BIBLE STUDY – MCMILLEN?
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6:30 PM –CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL - SANCTUARY
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10:30 AM –TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE, Sanctuary
– ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, CHILDREN EXIT WITH CAROLYN RUSSELL
AFTER THE CHILDREN’S MOMENT
A warm welcome to you our Visitors. Thank you for worshipping at First UMC of Arroyo Grande. Whether
you are visiting friends or relatives this morning or have made your way on your own, we are glad that
you’re here. Please join us for our Hospitality Time after worship. Welcome!
Please register your presence in the Friendship Book located at the end of the pews nearest the center
aisle, and pass it along to others during the announcements.
Assistive listening devices for the hard of hearing, and hymnals and bibles for the visually impaired are
available in the narthex – the ushers will be happy to assist you.
The flowers are placed on the altar this morning by Cristy Van Hook in honor of her sister, Judy Atwood.
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