WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Please join us after the service for Hospitality Time in Criswell Hall
This week's activities:
Today: 3:00 PM Movie – Conclave, CH
Mon. March 24 4:30 PM Communications, L
6:00 PM Gerry's Quilting Class, CH
Tue March 25 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
5:00 PM Handbell Practice, HB
Wed. March 26 9:00 AM Trustees Work Morning, CH
10:00 AM Mary-Martha-Ester, MMR
Thu. March 27 9:00 AM Senior Exercise, CH
10:30 PM Staff Parish Relations, PS
11:00 AM Chair Yoga, CH
5:00 PM Handbell Practice, HB
6:30 PM Choir Practice, S
Fri. March 28 10:00 AM Mushroom Farm Tour, parking lot
11:00 AM Nominating Committee
Sun April 8:30 AM Informal Worship, S
10:30 AM Traditional Worship, S
Upcoming Events:
Thu. April 3 Cabrillo High School Aquarium, leave church 12:55
Thu. April 10 Children's Center Open House, 6-7pm
Sun. April 13 Staff Appreciation Sunday
Sun. April 27 Children’s Center Sunday and Art Show
First United Methodist Church
of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
March 23, 2025 10:30 a.m.
Third Sunday in Lent
PRELUDE
INTROIT Shout to the Lord TFWS #2074
*CALL TO WORSHIP
“Return to me!”
Christ calls and we listen.
“Return to me!”
Christ calls and we turn toward God.
*OPENING HYMN Lift High the Cross No. 159
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER.
Change our hearts, O God. Wash away the dust and ashes
that cloud our vision and burden our lives. Renew us with
your Spirit and guide us back to you that we may rest in the
treasure of your love. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Abbreviation Legend: * Please sign up in advance at the welcome desk in the Narthex
CH= Criswell Hall HB =Hand Bell Room #115 PS = Pastor's Study
MMR = McMillen Room #113 L = Library Room #123, S = Sanctuary
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Change My Heart, O God TFWS #2152
Prayers of the People
Choral Response Change My Heart, O God TFWS #2152
CHOIR ANTHEM Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley
SCRIPTURE Luke 13:1-9
HYMN (remain seated) What Wondrous Love (verses 1-3) No. 292
SERMON A Season of “YESES”:
“YES to Growth and Change”
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory
*Doxology/Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN Amazing Grace (verses 1-4) No. 378
*BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE Cry of My Heart TFWS #2165
POSTLUDE
* Please stand as able.
Assisting in today's service: Pastor: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis,
Liturgist: Nancy St. Laurent, Interim Choir Director: Tricia Stewart,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organist: Brad Bettencourt
Luke 13:1-9
At that very time there were some present who told him about the
Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He
asked them, ‘Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in
this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell
you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those
eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them—do
you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in
Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish
just as they did.’ Then he told this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree
planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found
none. So he said to the gardener, “See here! For three years I have
come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it
down! Why should it be wasting the soil?” He replied, “Sir, let it
alone for one more year, until I dig round it and put manure on it. If it
bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.”
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by: Nominating Committee
March 30 will be hosted by: Worship Team
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Feb 23
29
83
92
119
$3,755
Mar 2
36
59
95
121
$9.453
Mar 9
37
54
91
119
$4.479
Mar 16
41
69
110
$1008
Weekly offering needed: $6,160
Fiscal Year to Date: Received: $249,699 Budgeted: $230,547