CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning about Jesus.
Deb Bradley, Youth Teacher & Proclaimer
Mary Throndson, Children’s Teacher
[All] 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 Ancient Words (Vs 1 & 2 Chorus)
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response Ancient Words (Vs 3 Chorus, Chorus)
SERMON The Wedding Feast
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory We Believe Hooper, Fike, Ryan
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* Amazing Grace ( 4 Verses) No. 378
BENEDICTION*
[All] As we go from this place, may the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
surround us, centering our minds on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing,
commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise and empowering us to press on
toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Amen.
RESPONSE O How He Loves You and Me (Vs 1) TFWS #2108
POSTLUDE A Strong Tower Cindy Berry
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson
Liturgist: Joe Brown, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Sound Tech: Video: Alex Paredes,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Song Leader: Tricia Stewart
Ushers & Greeters: Jo Anne Napoles, Kerren Brown, Rose Ann Steiner, Paul Holden
Sacristan: Lorie Ford.
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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October 11, 2026
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
After Pentecost
20th Sunday
Pentecost
Informal Order of Service 8:30 a.m.
OPENING PRAISE Let All The Earth
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS King Of Heaven
Nobody Loves Me Like You
I Love To Tell The Story
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION Spirit
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:1-14
SERMON The Wedding Feast
OFFERING Have Thine Own Way
COMMUNION SONG Come To Jesus
FINAL BLESSING Instruments Of Peace
CLOSING When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singelman, Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark,
Acoustic Guitar’s: Mike Clark, Deb Bradley, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler,
Bass Guitar: Bob Jorstad, Vocalists: Deb Bradley, Connie Clark, Pam Garza,
Drum: Xander Thompson, Sacristan: Lorie Ford, Communion Steward: Dave Bolterman,
Ushers & Greeters: Dave & Dorine Bolterman.
Traditional Order of Service 10:30 a.m.
PRELUDE Give Me Jesus Traditional
INTROIT All Hail King Jesus TFWS #2069
CALL TO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] Beloved, God’s never-ending love spills out all around us, drawing us together in
beloved community with God, neighbor, and all creation.
[All] Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
[Liturgist] God’s always-present grace surrounds us, enlivening us to love ourselves and
our neighbors just as Christ loves us.
[All] Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
[Liturgist] God’s persistent peace sweeps through us, guarding our hearts and
empowering us to live as agents of God’s mercy and justice wherever we go.
[All] Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
[Liturgist] May our rejoicing overflow into our families, neighborhoods, and the whole
earth that through our living, working, resting, and playing, God may be glorified.
[All] Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
OPENING HYMN* The Servant Song TFWS #2222
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
[All] God of welcome, You call us from many places and gather us at Your table.
You meet us in joy and in weariness, in hope and in worry, in plenty and in need.
Lead us by Your Spirit today, so that in prayer, song, Scripture and silence we may
know Your presence, receive Your peace, and be made ready to serve Your world;
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM We Will Rejoice In The Lord William, Drennan
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:1-14
Matthew 22:1-14
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
22 Jesus again used parables in talking to the people. 2 “The Kingdom of
heaven is like this. Once there was a king who prepared a wedding feast for his
son. 3 He sent his servants to tell the invited guests to come to the feast, but
they did not want to come. 4 So he sent other servants with this message for
the guests: ‘My feast is ready now; my steers and prize calves have been
butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast!’ 5 But the
invited guests paid no attention and went about their business: one went to his
farm, another to his store, 6 while others grabbed the servants, beat them, and
killed them. 7 The king was very angry; so, he sent his soldiers, who killed those
murderers and burned down their city. 8 Then he called his servants and said to
them, my wedding feast is ready, but the people I invited did not deserve
it. 9 Now go to the main streets and invite to the feast as many people as you
find.’ 10 So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people
they could find, good and bad alike; and the wedding hall was filled with
people. 11 “The king went in to look at the guests and saw a man who was not
wearing wedding clothes. 12 ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding
clothes?’ the king asked him. But the man said nothing. 13 Then the king told
the servants, ‘Tie him up hand and foot, and throw him outside in the dark.
There he will cry and gnash his teeth.’”
14 And Jesus concluded, “Many are invited, but few are chosen.”
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Joy Circle
October 18th will be hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther Circle
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
10:00am UWF Steering Committee, Library
1:30pm Mission Team, McMillen Rm #113
6:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
10:30am UWF Book Club, Library
Sat. 3:00pm Youth Group, 3pm Adults, 4pm Youth, 5:30pm Dinner
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sat. Oct. 17 Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Sun. Oct. 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both services.
Sun. Oct. 25 UWF Food Outreach, 12pm.
Sun. Oct. 25 Movie Night, 4pm, ET.
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, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Sun. Nov. 15 Boutique - Last Chance!
Sat. Nov. 21 Free Golf Lessons for Youth Group at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm.
Sun. Nov. 29 UWF Food Outreach, 12pm.
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, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Thu, Dec. 17 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance on-line
signup require.
Mon. Dec. 28 UWF Food Outreach, 12pm.
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
Weekly Needed $7,740
Sep 13
44
78
122
48
170
$10,318
Sep 20
50
77
127
31
158
$5,611
Sep 27
40
87
127
28
155
$2,935
Oct 04
40
71
111
111
$10,001
YTD Received: $94,636 (YTD Needed: $108,360
142ND Anniversary $578
