I would like to deeply express my thank you to Pastor Wes and
the Congregation for all your sincere prayers & cards and
support during this difficult time on the passing of my two
Great-granddaughters
Kylie Wetmore, Kloie Wetmore
and their mother Vanessa Wetmore
On Behalf of Bobbi Merris & Family
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
August 30, 2026 8:30 a.m.
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
OPENING PRAISE “Preaching On The Old Campground”
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS “Come Now Is The Time To Worship”
“Leaning ”
“God I Look To You ”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION “Oh Lord You’re Beautiful”
SCRIPTURE Mathew 16:21-28
SERMON Following Christ
OFFERING “Thy Word”
COMMUNION SONG “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”
FINAL BLESSING “Sanctuary”
CLOSING “Revive Us Again”
WHAT ' S H A PPEN I NG!
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00am Sew ‘n Sews & Crafts ,McMillen Room #113
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
7:00pm Trustees, McMillen Room #113
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am Fellowship Ministry, Library
5:30pm Worship Team, McMillen Room #113
Thu. 9:00am Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
10:00am Plantel Tour, Meet at Church 9:20am
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Trustees
September 06th will be hosted by Worship Team
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist:, Lucy Jacob,,
Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark, Piano/Keyboard: Makiya Thompson, Bass Guitar: Bob
Jorstad, Vocalists: Connie Clark , Pam Garza. Drum: Xander Thompson
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Aug 02
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Aug 09
45
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Aug 16
43
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Aug 23
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YTD Received: $57,058 YTD Needed $61,920
Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
21 From that time on Jesus began to say plainly to his
disciples, “I must go to Jerusalem and suffer much from
the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law. I
will be put to death, but three days later I will be raised to
life.”
22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “God
forbid it, Lord!” he said. “That must never happen to you!”
23 Jesus turned around and said to Peter, “Get away from
me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my way, because these
thoughts of yours don't come from God, but from human
nature.”
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you want to
come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross,
and follow me.
25 For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it;
but if you lose your life for my sake, you will find it.
26 Will you gain anything if you win the whole world but
lose your life? Of course not! There is nothing you can give
to regain your life.
27 For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father
with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to
his deeds.
28 I assure you that there are some here who will not die until
they have seen the Son of Man come as King.”
Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death
21 From that time on Jesus began to say plainly to his
disciples, “I must go to Jerusalem and suffer much from
the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law. I
will be put to death, but three days later I will be raised to
life.”
22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “God
forbid it, Lord!” he said. “That must never happen to you!”
23 Jesus turned around and said to Peter, “Get away from
me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my way, because these
thoughts of yours don't come from God, but from human
nature.”
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you want to
come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross,
and follow me.
25 For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it;
but if you lose your life for my sake, you will find it.
26 Will you gain anything if you win the whole world but
lose your life? Of course not! There is nothing you can give
to regain your life.
27 For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father
with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to
his deeds.
28 I assure you that there are some here who will not die until
they have seen the Son of Man come as King.”
UPCOMING EVENTS :
Fri. Sep 4 Plantel Nursery Tour, Santa Maria, 10am, Meet
at church 9:20
Sat. Sep12 Dana Adobe History Day. Carpool from
church at 9:30
Sun. Sep 13 Volunteer Appreciation Sunday after 2nd
service. Includes lunch and games.
Sat. Sep 26 District Women's Retreat at our church
Sun. Oct 4 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3PM
Sun. Oct 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both
services
Mon. Oct 26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner
Nov 6,8,16 Boutique
Sat. Nov 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino. 10:30
Sun. Dec 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert 3pm
Tue. Dec 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. 1pm,
Advance on-line signup required.
Thu, Dec17 Alternate date: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant. 1pm, Advance on-line signup required.
UPCOMING EVENTS :
Fri. Sep 4 Plantel Nursery Tour, Santa Maria, 10am, Meet
at church 9:20
Sat. Sep12 Dana Adobe History Day. Carpool from
church at 9:30
Sun. Sep 13 Volunteer Appreciation Sunday after 2nd
service. Includes lunch and games.
Sat. Sep 26 District Women's Retreat at our church
Sun. Oct 4 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3PM
Sun. Oct 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both
services
Mon. Oct 26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner
Nov 6,8,16 Boutique
Sat. Nov 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino. 10:30
Sun. Dec 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert 3pm
Tue. Dec 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. 1pm,
Advance on-line signup required.
Thu, Dec17 Alternate date: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant. 1pm, Advance on-line signup required.