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HOPE, JOY AND LOVE RISING
MARCH 2025
275 North Halcyon Road . Arroyo Grande . CA 93420 . (805) 481-2692
Ash Wednesday
March 25, 2025 6:00 PM
“YES TO THE JOURNEY”
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
(Be reconciled to God)
First Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2025
“YES TO STILLNESS”
Luke 4:1-13
(Jesus prays in the wilderness)
Second Sunday in Lent
March 16, 2025
“YES TO HEALING”
Luke 13:31-35
(Jesus heals in spite of consequences)
Third Sunday in Lent
March 23, 2025
“YES TO GROWTH & CHANGE”
Luke 13:1-9
(Jesus teaches – The Fig Tree)
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 30, 2025
“YES TO SINNERS”
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
(Jesus preaches with a parable, - The Prodigal Son)
Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 6, 2025
“YES TO SACRIFICE”
John 12:1-8
(Jesus receives a costly anointing)
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
April 13, 2025
POWERFULLY LONELY, YET NEVER ALONE
Luke 19:28-40
EASTER SUNDAY
April 20, 2025
AND GOD SAID “YES”
Luke 24:1-12
THE JOURNEY TO EASTER BEGINS
Time marches on. Can you believe it’s the third month of the year
already? What a year it’s proving to be! Transitions aren’t easy for
any of us. My heart goes out to the entire congregation as we
walk through important sta changes together.
We’ve celebrated 10 wonderful years shared with Frances
Robertson, our church secretary, and wished her well with a great
celebration on January 12, 2025. Then again, we gathered to say
goodbye to Julia Burns as “sta” on February 23, 2025 as she
stepped down from 18 blessed years as our Chancel Choir Director
and Music Director. We pray for each of them and we greet them
in a new way.
Frances who is a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, will
not forget us, nor we her. She has already popped in to visit a
couple times and we are grateful and always happy to see her. So,
look for her. I’m sure she’ll visit us.
Julia will be among us in the near future. With a little hiatus and
time away to take a deep breath, regroup, and hopefully restore,
she will be present among us as the faithful church member and
friend she has always been before taking
on so many important tasks as a member of our sta.
We are grateful for their time among us and appreciate all they
have contributed to life, health and “fun” of the church. These
are spirit-led women with sensitivities, compassion, kindness and
skill sets that have blessed us along the way.
As we enter the season of LENT, let’s not be dismal and sad but
glad. We will celebrate the love of God in Jesus and follow his
journey to the cross in a hope-lled and positive way. The sermon
series is titled A SEASON OF “YESES”. We say YES to Jesus, YES to
the cross and because of the power to love he gives us by the
Spirit, we say YES to life!
These titles I had hoped to preach in March of 2020 when COVID
turned our lives upside down. I had worked ahead on a trajectory
that year that I didn’t get a chance to preach. I oer this series to
you for 2025. Though the world around us is topsy-turvy we who
are anchored in the love of God in Christ are right on course and
on THE WAY. What a joy it will be to share another Easter
together.
Love to All,
A Season of "YESES!"
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Celebrating
Julia Burns'
18 Years
Of
Music Ministry
Gracing FUMCAG
with her gifts of
Directing,
Leadership, Love,
Laughter and her
beautiful voice!
May the new
adventures
begin for you
and Lee, and we
will see you soon!
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WORSHIP
LITURGISTS
MARCH 2
8:30 a.m.---------Joe Brown
10:30 a.m.----Debora Bradley
MARCH 9
8:30 a.m.— Sharon Roemer
10:30 a.m.-- Priscilla Alquist
MARCH 16
8:30 a.m.------ Mary Throndson
10:30 a.m.------Barbara Reineke
MARCH 23
8:30 a.m.----------Susan Throndson
10:30 a.m.--------Nancy St. Laurent
March 30
8:30 a.m. — David Beard
10:30 a.m. ---Carolyn Anderson
~ submitted by Carolyn Anderson
CONSIDER OUR FUTURE
The purpose of Legacy Giving is to provide future resources for our church. When human beings with nite lifetimes are transformed
by the power of Christ, our horizons become larger than this life. Our compassion extends not only around the globe as we serve
those in need, but to our children and children who will come after us. We want to give in ways that ensure that a loving congregation
will be here for them.
Without legacy givers of the past the First United Methodist Church of Arroyo would likely not be here today.
Legacy giving paid for the debt on the original church building in the 19th century. Legacy giving helped the church survive the Great
Depression. Legacy giving allowed our existing Sunday School buildings and Sanctuary to be built. Legacy giving has paid for needed
repairs and upgrades to our campus. More recently, if it were not for Endowment funds our church would have had great diculties in
surviving the period between 2011 and 2015 when we faced a decline in income.
Everyone has dierent values, so there are a wide variety of giving options.
Some prefer to give a lump sum that can be used for whatever needs arise or may be directed to a very particular need in the church.
That was the case with the Trustees Portion of the Don McGuire Fund. That has now been fully utilized for various improvement
projects and major repairs that beneted the church.
Others prefer to establish an endowment that throws o a stream of funds far into the future that can be used as needs arise in the
future. Endowments can be either unrestricted or restricted. Unrestricted endowments include the Paul Smith Fund and the Ballaugh
Fund, whereby the income and appreciation maybe used for the needs of the church that are approved by our Endowment Board.
These funds have been critical to the life of our church. Without the unrestricted endowments we would not have been able to
establish and sustain our Children’s Center or pay for many of the major repairs and maintenance needed to keep our facilities in top
condition.
Restricted Endowment Funds can be used for purposes established by the donor, such as Missions or Education. Our Restricted
Endowment funds include the Sanborn Fund, the Don McGuire Mission Fund and the Wizemen Fund. These funds provide most of the
nancial resources for our Mission team. Without these endowment funds we would not have been able to continue our support of
the People’s Kitchen, our Covenant Missionaries, the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, the Five Cities Christian Women Food Pantry and
others. The Everett Lee Taylor Endowment Fund provides scholarships to our young members.
There are multiple ways to establish your own legacy, including outright gifts, Qualied Charitable Distributions (QCD) from an IRA,
Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts, Donor Advised Funds and Estate gifts. Please consider what our church means to you and
what you can do to sustain it for future generations.
Gifts can include appreciated stock, real estate or cash.
You are invited to learn more about giving options in a presentation by Rev. John Woodall of the California Pacic United Methodist
Foundation on Sunday, March 16 at 4PM in Criswell Hall.
Please consider what our church means to you and what you can do to sustain it for future generations.
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FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
On Saturday, March 15, 1 pm a tour of
the Morro Bay Natural History Museum
will educate us. Then we will take a walk
through the Bay State Park. It’s a .7 of a
mile, accessible loop. The Museum is
child friendly. $3 per adult and free
under 17. We will leave the church
parking lot at 12:15 or meet at museum
at 1pm.
Friday, March 28 a tour of the Mighty
Cap Mushroom Farm in Paso Robles is
scheduled. A 45-minute guided tour is
set for 11 am. You will see how
mushrooms are grown in Paso Robles.
There is a $20 fee per adult and $10 for
each child 13 and under. Sign up soon,
as there is a limit of 15 people on tour.
Meet at church at 10am or meet at farm
at 11am. Must register by March 23 as
there is a limit of 15 people.
Sunday, March 30, Movie- Academy
Award nominated, “Conclave”. The
movie “Conclave” features Ralph
Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow.
Fiennes, as Cardinal Lawrence, nds
himself at the center of a conspiracy
while overseeing one of the Worlds’
most secreve events- selecng a new
Pope. 4pm. Criswell Hall. Free, including
popcorn and other refreshments.
Cabrillo High School Aquarium Tour in
Lompoc is scheduled for Thursday, April
3. Admission is a free-will donaon. To
carpool meet at church at 12:55, or meet
at Aquarium at 1:45pm. Aquarium is
located at 4350 Constellaon Road,
Lompoc.
PCPA, Marian Theatre, Santa Maria is
performing the Play, “Something Roen”.
Plans are to go Sunday, July 20th. If you
are interested please let us know by
June 15th.
Saturday, June 21st will be a possible
date for a return visit to the beauful
Gardens of Sco and Bob. If you missed
it last year, put it on your calendar now,
you won’t regret it.
---submitted by Gerry McGuire,
Fellowship chair
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United Women in Faith seeks to connect and
nurture women through Christian spiritual
formation, leadership development, creative
fellowship, and education so that they can inspire,
inuence and impact local and global communities.
On March 21, 2025 the UMW Book Club will meet at
10:30 A.M. in the church library to discuss The First
Ladies by Marie Benedict. This intriguing story
follows the unlikely friendship of two strong leaders
in the civil rights movement—First Lady Eleanor
Roosevelt and black activist, Mary McLeod Bethune.
Although they came from dierent social
backgrounds, they shared a passion for ghting for
justice and equity. Their strong friendship enabled
them to endure special challenges in their personal
lives as well.
This month, readers will need to check out a library
book or purchase a new or used copy of the book. If
you are interested in joining the group, we encourage
you to do so.
March 2025 UWF BOOK CLUB SELECTION:
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
---submitted by Judy Leonard
Tuesday, February 18, we had a memorial service to
honor and remember one of our devoted members,
Betty Stephens. Thank you to all those that helped with
the food and preparations. And prayers and sympathy to
her beautiful family.
A new circle, is forming especially for working women
and those looking for an early evening circle. If you are
interested, contact Susan Throndson or leave your name
with Gerry McGuire or Mary Hawkins. Be one of the
founding members.
On Superbowl Chili Sunday February 9, we cleared $323,
after our expenses, for our charities.
Coming up in March we will celebrate UWF Sunday. Stay
tuned for more information.
Looking ahead to May 10, the annual tea will be held. A
fashion show is in the planning. This is one of our most
well attended events, mark your calendar now.
Circles and groups: All women are invited to attend.
Mary, Martha Esther Circle meets on the last Wednesday
of the month. We are studying a book on Mosses.
Joy Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month, 3-5 pm
in members’ homes. Check with Kerren Brown for more
information.
Sew And Sews meet every Tuesday in the McMillen Room
at 10 until 1, bring a sandwich if you want to stay for
lunch. We encourage those interested in quilting,
crocheting, knitting and just plain visiting and sharing.
Book Club will meet 3rd Friday, in the library, at 10:30.
Contact Judy Leonard for a book if interested
-submitted by Gerry McGuire, UWF President
Do you have neat handwriting?
Finance team needs someone with good penmanship to write notes to donors to thank and acknowledge special gis to our church.
Work can be done enrely at home and does not require aendance at any meengs. The church has note cards. If you are interest-
ed, please contact Joel Anderson or Rev. Mary.
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THE "EASTER BERNIE"
It’s Time to Apply for the 2025 ELT Scholarship
It’s that me of the year when college-bound students apply for scholarships. Our church is fortunate to be able to award Evere Lee
Taylor Scholarships again this year. Evere Lee Taylor Scholarship applicaons will be available on-line (www.worshipweekly.com) and
in the church oce beginning in March. The purpose of this scholarship is to help support deserving United Methodist students who
will be enrolled in accredited universies, colleges, or technical schools during the 2025-2026 school year.
Only students who are or have been acve parcipants in the Arroyo Grande First United Methodist Church may apply. Graduang
high school seniors must include leers of recommendaon as well as a high school transcript with their completed applicaons.
Returning college students will need to provide a college transcript but are not required to submit leers of recommendaon. Students
may apply for this scholarship more than once as long as they have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA in their college work.
The completed applicaon with required aachments must be turned in to the church oce by May 15th. Evere Lee Taylor
Scholarship recipients will be announced in early June. Recipients will be recognized in June (date to be announced) at both church
services. Scholarship checks will be given to recipients upon proof of registraon in Fall, 2025 college classes.
So, if you would like to be considered for an ELT Scholarship, please submit a completed applicaon by May 15th. Contact Judy
Leonard with any scholarship quesons.
Report from the Trustees
At the February meeting, Trustees elected a new President,
Dave Anderson! Dick Melsheimer served as President for sev-
eral years and was ready to step aside for a new person to
take charge! In addition, Jack Cuddy was elected Vice Presi-
dent. Please share any concerns regarding the church with
Dave or Jack.
The Trustees are still pursuing solutions to our very old heat-
ing system! They are getting bids for several dierent cong-
urations of heating systems. The landscaping of the front en-
trances has been nished. And Dave Bolterman completed
the cover for the parking lot sump drain. They are now work-
ing on renishing the benches for the Children’s Center.
If you have keys to any part of the church and no longer have
a need for them, please turn them into the church oce or to
Dave. We don’t want to order more keys unless we have to!
ASH WEDNESDAY
The Beginning of Lent
Wednesday, March 5th
6:00 PM SANCTUARY
A brief worship opportunity begins the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday,
March 5th in the sanctuary. We will sing some songs, listen to the
words of the “Invitation to a Holy Lent”, and receive the symbol of ashes
either on the forehead or hand as a reminder of the commitment we make
to observe this season. We continue the Christian disciplines we practice all
year long---prayer, reading scripture, study, attendance in worship, serving
those in need and living out love with friends, family and everyone we
meet. In so doing, we honor Jesus who in his own life did all these things to
the glory of God to the very end.
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Dearest Church Family,
I don’t know how to thank you for allowing me the privilege to be your music/choir director for the past 18
years. It really has not felt like work….at least most of the time.
There are so many people to thank, and I plan to send you each an individual note, but for now, collectively,
I just want to thank all of the choir, Dennis, Brad, and Kerren our Librarian who takes such care with the music;
SPRC and our new Lay Leader Carolyn for throwing this shindig together so quickly. And of course, our
beloved Rev. Mary B. who has been such a gem in working beside these past 10 years. And to Bob
Underwood who took a chance on me as director 18 years ago.
Wow! What a sendo you threw me. There were so many special moments. My favorite was the amazing
song you all performed so well for me. And Mary Whitson, you may have found your 3rd career in song re-
writing. The food and cakes were amazing and such wonderful memories with the decorations. Thanks for
nding those, Mary Hawkins.
I won’t be away long from the church. We will see what God has planned for me next. Remember that God
will always make a way, and it truly is a Wonderful World. I’m grateful for each and every one of you
parishioners. Keep singing and making a beautiful song for the Lord.
Very Humbly yours,
Julia Burns Fonseca
You are cordially invited
to join the membership of
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo
Grande,
and to meet on
SUNDAY, March 23rd
at
9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
after 1st Service or after 2nd Service
in the pastor’s oce adjacent to the sanctuary
in order to consider that possibility.
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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Church Council voted to acquire a new, modern hearing assistance system.
The system cost is $2,221.07. Though this is a major need, we do not have
funds budgeted, so are asking members to contribute towards the system.
Many of our members suer from partial hearing loss. As our congregation
ages, probably more will. Some use hearing aids. Many do not, but have trouble hearing parts
of the sermon, readings and announcements. We need a new hearing assistance system to
support the worship experience of our members and guests.
Our existing hearing assistance system is antiquated. It works by broadcasting a low power FM
radio signal to modied transistor radios. This system allows for FM, Wi-Fi and Blue Tooth
connections to hearing devices. It is popular with many churches and is being successfully used
at The Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Kent and others tested it there and said it had
excellent sound quality. Multiple types of hearing devices may be used with the system
including ear buds, or a Neckloop with a plug . The new system will vastly improve our worship
services for those that need it.
Please give generously to this important project. Mark your check or oering “Hearing”.
WEBSITE UPDATES
Please check out the latest updates to our church
website: worshipweekly.com
Our webmaster Jamie Foster has added pages featuring
pictures of our recent fun events including the Christmas
Extravaganza, Christmas Crafts Fair, Christmas Eve
Service UWF Boutique and the 140th Anniversary
Celebration. Check out the Recent Fun Events link on the
home page.
There is a link to the excellent video by Susan Throndson
that was presented at our recent Charge Conference.
The video reviews our new Mission Statement in
conjunction with the many activities that take place in
our congregation.
The home page lists upcoming church events. Please let
Joel Anderson know if you would like an event or activity
listed.
There are also links to our worship service videos, Cast-A
-Net, weekly bulletins, our church’s history, the
Children’s Center, on-line giving and much more. The
“Find” tab brings up a powerful search engine. The
search engine can be used to research past events, or
people
Part-time Church Secretary 25 Hours Per Week
Qualications include: Experience working with Microsoft
Word and Publisher. Contact the Church oce or Mary
Hawkins.
Experience Required: A minimum of ve years of
increasingly responsible secretarial experience.
The detailed job description and application are also
available at: SLOJOBS.COM
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The Mission Team had guest speakers Janna
Nicholes and Stephanie LeBlanc from 5 Cities
Homeless Coalition. They informed us that
they now have a warming center at 1023 East
Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. This fully staed
facility will provide unhoused neighbors refuge
from the elements during inclement weather.
The center opens when the weather forecast is
38 degrees or colder, or there is a 50% or
greater chance of rain overnight. We will post
additional information on our Mission bulletin
board in Criswell Hall. Information for all of the
services provided will be posted along with
ways you can contribute.
On January 7, strong Santa Ana winds in Los
Angeles County caused wildres to spread
rapidly in multiple communities. Thousands of
homes and businesses were destroyed, as well
as multiple local United Methodist Churches.
Preliminary assessments of the damage is
underway. UMCOR has awarded two solidarity
grants to the California-Pacic Annual
Conference to undergird their immediate relief
eorts. This includes evacuee support like
food and essential supplies as well as support
for volunteer eorts and other relief activities.
The Mission Team contributed $2,000 to the
Cal-Pac UMC North district for the LA re
victims. Our congregation has contributed
almost $10,000 for the relief.
UMCOR Sunday will be celebrated on March
30th this year. UMCOR was established by our
church in 1940 and stands for the United
Methodist Committee on Relief. This oering
for UMCOR Sunday underwrites UMCOR’s
administrative costs. This allows UMCOR to
use 100% of all of the funds to be given for
further humanitarian responses and recovery
eorts directly to communities in need.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM WANTS YOUR PICTURES
The Communications team is creating an on-line photo library of the many activities that
take place at our church. Photos are used on our website, in the Cast-A-Net, for publicity
for upcoming events and will help document our activities for future generations. Please
send pictures of both past and future church activities to Joel Anderson by e-mail or text
or e-mail them to the Communications Team at FUMCAGcommunications@gmail.com.
Submitted by: Frank and Patty Williams,
Mission Team Co-Chairs
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8:30 AM
Contemporary
Worship Service
10:30 AM
Traditional
Worship Service
3
6 PM Gerry's Quilt
Class-CH
4
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
10 AM Sew & Sews-
MMR
11 AM Chair Yoga- CH
1 PM Bible Study-CH
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
5
9 AM Church Work
Morning -CH
6:00 PM
Ash Wednesday
Service-S
6
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
6:30PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal-S
7
8
9
8:30 AM
Contemporary
Worship Service
10:30 AM
Traditional
Worship Service
10
6 PM Gerry's Quilt
Class-CH
11
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
10 AM Sew & Sews-
MMR
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
1 PM Bible Study-CH
7:00 PM Board of
Trustees-MMR
12
9 AM Church Work
Morning-CH
10 AM UWF
Steering-L
1:30 PM Mission
Team-MMR
13
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
4 PM Children's
Center Board-MMR
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
6:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal-S
14
15
Morro Bay
Leave church
parking lot at
12:15
16
8:30 AM
Contemporary
Worship Service
10:30 AM
Traditional Worship
Service
St. Patrick's Day
Celebration
17
6 PM Gerry's Quilt
Class-CH
18
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
10 AM Sew & Sews-
MMR
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-
CH
1 PM Bible Study-CH
1:30 PM Finance-L
3:30PM JOY Circle
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
19
9 AM Church Work
Morning-CH
2:00 PM Church
Council-MMR
20
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
10:30 AM Staff
Parish--PS
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
6:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal-S
21
10:30 AM UWF
Book Club-L
22
23
8:30 AM
Contemporary
Worship Service
10:30 AM
Traditional
Worship Service
30 - Movie:
Conclave
24
4:30 PM-
Communications-
6 PM Gerry's Quilt
Class-CH
25
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
10 AM Sew & Sews-
MMR
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
1 PM Bible Study-CH
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
26
9 AM Church Work
Morning-CH
10 AM Mary-
Martha-Esther-
MMR
27
9 AM Senior
Exercise-CH
11 AM Chair Yoga-CH
5 PM Bell Choir
Rehearsal-HR
6:30 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal-
28
11:00 AM
Nominations-PS
Mushroom Farm
Tour
Leave church
parking lot
At 10 am
29
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Layout Editor:
Proofreading, Mailing and
Oce Assistance:
Mary Whitson, Dave Bolterman
Dorine Bolterman
Other contributors:
Teams /Committees/
Oce Angels
Have we missed your
birthday? If so, it is not listed in
our data base. Please contact the
church oce and we will be glad
to add your birthday to our
monthly birthday list!
Church Oce: (805) 481-2692
E-mail: fumcag@yahoo.com
Website:
www.worshipweekly.com
Find us on Facebook at: United
Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
www.facebook.com/fumcag
Pastor: Rev. Mary B. Birgelaitis
E-mail: mbirgelaitis@gmail.com
Oce Administrator:
Website Manager: Jamie Foster
Children’s Education Director:
Carolyn Russell
Interim Choir Director:
Tricia Stewart
Praise Team Director: Mike Clark
Choral Pianist: Dennis Eiler
Handbell Choir Director:
Leonard Lutz
Worship Video Editor:
Susan Throndson
Bishop: Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
District Superintendent
DS Rev. Garth Gilliam
Preschool Director:
Madrigale Quaglino
E-mail: agumcc@sbcglobal.net
Preschool Oce: (805) 481-2223
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HONOR A
LOVED ONE WITH FLOWERS?
Do you enjoy the beautiful ower
arrangements placed on the altar on
Sundays? Dates are available for Sunday
morning ower dedications in upcoming
months. Your oral tributes are
welcomed and will be placed on the
altar for both services on Sunday.
You can pick up your arrangement after
the second service.
Contact the Church Oce to sign up.
The cost for altar owers is $30.
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Facilitated by Nancy St. Laurent
Meets on
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. In Criswell Hall
Books are ordered and will be available
soon from Nancy.
All are welcome to join us!
3/2 Carina Avila
3/7 Lucy Jacob
3/7 Julie Wise
3/11 Carolyn
Anderson
3/12 Marilyn Balster
3/13 Pat Wiemers
3/15 Art Gary
3/20 Toni Harvey
3/25 Pam Garza
3/25 Arletta
Truesdale
3/29 Ann Wilson
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COVER STORY
The Journey to Easter Begins
Celebrating Julie Burns.................................2
Treasurer, Liturgists.....................................3
Fellowship Ministry......................................4
United Women in Faith, UWF Book Club....5
ELT Scholarship, Trustees, Ash Wednesday.
Page 6
Thank You, Church Membership Class.........7
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Website Info....................8
Mission Team, Your pictures wanted.........9
March Calendar...........................................10
Bible Study, Flowers, Birthdays.................11
Sunday Hospitality, Mission Statement....12
Children's Center Chronicle
First United Methodist Church
of Arroyo Grande
275 North Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 481-2692
Find us on Facebook at United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
www.facebook.com/fumcag
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MAR 2 TRUSTEES
MAR 9 MEMBERSHIP CARE
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MAR 23 NOMINATING COMM
MAR 30 WORSHIP TEAM
Mission Statement
of the First United Methodist Church
of Arroyo Grande
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
is a joyful, active and fun-loving faith community.
We worship on Sunday mornings and oer
opportunities for Christian growth, fellowship,
health and increased well-being all week long.
Members represent a wide range of theological
and political views and commit to treating each
other with love and respect in the midst of
dierences. We nurture spiritual growth and
a deeper understanding of God’s love in Christ
as we work together to spread the love of God
in our community and in the world.
MARCH
