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 Rm #113
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
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
Sat. 10:00am District Women Retreat, 10am-3pm
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Daughter’s of Grace Circle
September 27th will be hosted by Fellow Ministry
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson
Liturgist: Rose Ann Steiner, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Sound Tech: Tom Teal ,
Video: Alex Paredes, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Song Leader: Tricia Stewart,
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
September 20, 2026 10:30 am
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
Weekly Needed $7,740
Aug 23
42
83
125
57
$2,657
Aug 30
44
63
107
38
$2,620
Sep 06
47
51
98
24
$6,092
Sep 13
44
78
122
$10,318
YTD Received: $76,089 YTD Needed 85,140
UMCOR Disaster Relief (Hawaii) $1,410, (Nepal) $1,200
PRELUDE “People Need The Lord“ McHugh/Nelson
GRANDE RINGERS “Allegretto A La Gigue” Donald Allured
CALL TO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] In times of busyness and stress when we feel surrounded by challenges on all
sides…
[All] We gather to learn to strive side by side with one mind for the faith of the
gospel.
[Liturgist] In times of joy and rest when we feel the goodness of God’s provision and
abundance deep in our bones…
[All] We gather to learn to strive side by side with one mind for the faith of the
gospel.
[Liturgist] In times of conflict and distress when we feel just how hard it is to live in unity
together…
[All] We gather to learn to strive side by side with one mind for the faith of the
gospel.
[Liturgist] Disciples of Christ, come, let us worship God who empowers us to press on…
[All] As we learn to strive side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel.
OPENING HYMN* “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” No. 103
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Mighty God, we enter your presence with thanksgiving and hope. You have formed
us as your people. You join us on the journey of life through valleys, upon
mountains, and on the plains. We set our attention and seek your wisdom,
encouragement, and grace. Reveal your will and display your glory among your
people as we worship your holy name. Amen.
GRANDE RINGERS “Come, Christians, Join To Sing” Christian Henry
Bateman
SCRIPTURE Matthew 20:1-16
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning
about Jesus. Rev. Tim Olson, Youth Teacher, Proclaimer
Mary Throndson, Children’s Teacher
O God, we thank you for blessing us with the gift of children.
May they learn the stories of Jesus. May we share their joy. Amen.
A TIME OF PRAYER
Call to Prayer “Cornerstone” Hillsong Music Publishing
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Cornerstone” Hillsong Music Publishing
SERMON: The Workers in the Vineyard
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Great Is The Lord” Michael & Deborah Smith
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “We've A Story To Tell To The Nations” No. 569
BENEDICTION*
As we go from this place, may God bless us with wisdom, courage, and
perseverance to live our lives in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ as we work,
rest, play, and strive side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel. Amen.
RESPONSE “I Sing Praises To Your Name” TFWS #2037
POSTLUDE “I’ll Fly Away” Albert Brumley
*Please stand as able
Matthew 20:1-16
The Workers in the Vineyard
20 “The Kingdom of heaven is like this. Once there was a man who went out early
in the morning to hire some men to work in his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them
the regular wage, a silver coin a day, and sent them to work in his vineyard. 3 He
went out again to the marketplace at nine o'clock and saw some men standing
there doing nothing, 4 so he told them, ‘You also go and work in the vineyard, and
I will pay you a fair wage.’ 5 So they went. Then at twelve o'clock and again at
three o'clock he did the same thing. 6 It was nearly five o'clock when he went to
the marketplace and saw some other men still standing there. ‘Why are you
wasting the whole day here doing nothing?’ he asked them. 7 ‘No one hired us,’
they answered. ‘Well, then, you go and work in the vineyard,’ he told them.
8 “When evening came, the owner told his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay
them their wages, starting with those who were hired last and ending with those
who were hired first.’ 9 The men who had begun to work at five o'clock were paid
a silver coin each. 10 So when the men who were the first to be hired came to be
paid, they thought they would get more; but they too were given a silver coin
each. 11 They took their money and started grumbling against the
employer. 12 ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said,
‘while we put up with a whole day's work in the hot sun—yet you paid them the
same as you paid us!’ 13 ‘Listen, friend,’ the owner answered one of them, ‘I have
not cheated you. After all, you agreed to do a day's work for one silver
coin. 14 Now take your pay and go home. I want to give this man who was hired
last as much as I gave you. 15 Don't I have the right to do as I wish with my own
money? Or are you jealous because I am generous?’” 16 And Jesus concluded,
“So those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.”
Upcoming Events:
Sat. Sep. 26 District Women's Retreat at our church, 10:00-3:00.
Mon.Sep.28 People's Kitchen Feed Prep, 1:30 in kitchen.
Tues.Sep.29 People's Kitchen Food Distribution, Noon, leave
church 11:45.
Sun Oct. 4 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3PM.
Sat. Oct. 17 Youth Group, 3pm Adults, 4pm Youth, 5:30pm Dinner
Sun. Oct. 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both services.
Mon.Oct.26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner.
Fri-Sun. Nov 6-8 Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday,
Sunday after both services.
Sat. Nov. 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino,10:30.
Sat. Nov. 14 Youth Group, 4pm-5:30pm.
Sun. Nov. 15 Boutique - Last Chance!
Sat. Nov. 21 Free Golf Lessons for Youth Group at Monarch Dunes
Golf Course, 2-4pm.
Sat. Dec. 5 Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm.
Sun. Dec. 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3pm.
Tue. Dec. 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance
on-line signup required.
Sat. Dec. 12 Youth Group, 3pm Adults, 4pm Youth, 5:30pm Dinner Thu.
Dec. 17 Alternate date: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,
1pm. Advance on-line signup required.