WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Please join us after the service for Hospitality Time in Criswell Hall
This week's activities:
Mon. April 21 6:00 PM Gerry's Quilting Class, Criswell Hall
Tue. April 22 ` 9:00 AM Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
10:00 AM Sew ‘n’ Sews, McMillen Room 113
11:00 AM Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
1:00 PM Bible Study, Criswell Hall
5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal – Handbell Room 115
Wed. April 23 9:00 AM Church Work Morning, Criswell Hall
Thu. April 24 9:00 AM Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
11:00 PM Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal – Handbell Room 115
6:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Fri April 25 10:30 AM UWF Book Club, Library
11:00 AM Nominations, Pastor’s Office
Sun April 27 8:30 AM Informal Worship Service
10:30 AM Traditional Worship
4:00 PM Free Movie, Six Triple Eight, Criswell Hall
Upcoming Events:
Thu. April 25 Book Club Library 10:30AM
Sun. April 27 Children’s Center Art Show
Sun. April 27 Free Movie: Six Triple Eight, Criswell Hall 4PM
Mon. April 28 People’s Kitchen Food Prep, Kitchen 1:30PM
Tue. April 29 People’s Kitchen Food Distribution, 11:00AM
Wed. April 30 Mary, Martha, Esther Circle McMillen Room 10AM
Sun. May 04 Methodist Men Taco Bar Criswell Hall 11:30 to 1PM
Thu. May 15 Everett Lee Taylor Scholarship application deadline
Sat. June 21 Scott Trees Garden Tour
First United Methodist Church
of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
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April 20, 2025 10:30 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
PRELUDE “I Will Sing Of My Redeemer” James McGranaham
INTROIT Because He Lives No. 364
HANDBELL ANTHEM Jesus Christ Is Ris’n Today arr. Tyrene Stults
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed.
Christ is risen!
Alleluia!
*OPENING HYMN Christ the Lord is Risen Today No. 302
Verses 1-4
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER.
O God,
Our light, our beauty, and our rest:
in the resurrection of Your Son
You have brought us into Your new creation.
Form us into Your people and order our lives in You,
through Christ our Lord. Amen
HANDBELL ANTHEM Easter Song Annie Herring, arr. Leonard G Lutz
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer You Alone Are Holy TFWS #2077
Prayers of the People
Choral Response The Lord’s Prayer ---Malotte
CHOIR ANTHEM Roll, Roll the Stone ---Joseph Martin
SCRIPTURE Matthew 28:1-10
HYMN (remain seated) Now the Green Blade Riseth No. 311
Verses 1-3
SERMON AND GOD SAID, “YES!”
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “I Know That my Redeemer Liveth” James Fillmore
*Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Hymnal, Page 94
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the Source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN Crown Him with Many Crowns No. 327
*BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah Chorus G.F. Handel
POSTLUDE Now Thank We Alll Our God
* Please stand as able.
Assisting in today's service: Pastor: Rev. Mary Birgelaitis,
Liturgist: Rose Ann Steiner, Interim Choir Director: Tricia Stewart,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organist: Brad Bettencourt, Bell Director: Lenard
Lutz, Soloist: Dave Anderson, Children’s Director: Carolyn Russell
Matthew 28: 1-8
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary
Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly
there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending
from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His
appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For
fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the
angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are
looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been
raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go
quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead,
and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see
him,’ This is my message for you,’ So they left the tomb quickly with
fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by: communications
April 27 will be hosted by Children’s Center
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Mar 23
31
57
88
34
122
$2,793
Mar 30
38
57
95
24
119
$4,270
Apr 06
33
67
100
33
133
$9,053
Apr 13
35
62
97
18
115
$4,133
Weekly offering needed: $6,231 Easter Offering: $1,441
Budgeted: $255,471 Easter Budgeted: $5,500
Fiscal Year to Date: Received $270,765
