CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning
about Jesus.
Mary Throndson, Children’s Teacher & Proclaimer
Christina Cuddy, Youth Teacher
[All] O God, we thank you for blessing us with the gift of young people.
May they learn the stories of Jesus. May we share their joy. Amen.
A TIME OF PRAYER
Call to Prayer Spirit Of The Living God No. 393
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response I Love You, Lord TFWS #2068
SERMON The Great Commandment
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory Something Worth Living For Oldham/Gaither
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus No. 514
BENEDICTION*
[All] May God bless us the courage and the wisdom to respond to division, confusion, injustice,
and hardship as imitators of Christ and agents of divine love as we work for the well-being and
flourishing of all God’s creation today and every day. Amen.
RESPONSE This Little Light Of Mine No. 585
POSTLUDE Rejoice, The Lord Is King John Darwall
Assisting in today's service – Pastors: Rev. Wesley Thompson.
Liturgist: Rosslyn Clauson, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Sound Tech:
Video Tech: Alex Paredes, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler.
Song Leader: Tricia Stewart, Choir Anthem: Makiyah Thompson, Fiona Gianneto,
Sacristan: Lorie Ford. Ushers & Greeters: Carol & Art Gary, Rose Ann Steiner,
Kerren Brown.
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 25, 2026
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
Informal Order of Service 8:30 a.m.
OPENING PRAISE We’ve A Story
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS Good, Good Father
Holy Spirit Rain Down
Learning To Be The Light
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION Gratitude
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:34-46
SERMON The Great Commandment
OFFERING Jesus What A Beautiful Name
COMMUNION SONG Living Hope
FINAL BLESSING Through It All
CLOSING He Is Jehovah
Assisting in today's service – Pastors: Rev. Wesley Thompson.
Liturgist: Deb Bradley, 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, Sound/Video Tech: Mary Jorstad, Susan Throndson.
Sacristan: Lorie Ford, Communion Steward: Dave Bolterman,
Ushers & Greeters: Dave and Dorine Bolterman.
Traditional Order of Service 10:30 a.m.
PRELUDE The Love Of God Frederick M. Lehman
INTROIT He is Exalted TFWS #2070
CALL TO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] We are chosen children of God, bound together by the Holy Spirit.
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we belong to one another.
[Liturgist] When we feel tested by hard decisions, calls to advocate against
injustice, competing narratives, and worrying misinformation, we remember:
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we belong to one another.
[Liturgist] When we struggle with damaged trust and the need to repair our relationships
with God and one another, when we are called to go against the
social current to build communities of mercy and justice, we remember:
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we belong to one another.
[Liturgist] Come, let us worship God whose grace surrounds us when we feel tested and
tried, empowering us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus Christ when we face
chaos, division, injustice, and hardship.
[All] We come to worship God who chooses us, empowers us, and inspires us to live
as the Body of Christ in a broken and hurting world. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* Take My Life, And Let It Be No. 399
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
[Liturgist] Happy are we, O God, when our hearts are full,
our ways are yours, our spirits enlivened by your call.
Happy are we, O God, when our lives are guided by delight.
We gather here today for just that, holy God.
We gather to draw on all you would give us
to be more fully yours. In Jesus’ name.
[All] Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM Open The Eyes Of My Heart By Michail W. Smith
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:34-46
Matthew 22:34-46
The Great Commandment
34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they came together,
35 and one of them, a teacher of the Law, tried to trap him with a question. 36 “Teacher,” he
asked, “which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with
all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and the most important commandment. 39 The second
most important commandment is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ 40 The
whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two
commandments.”
The Question about the Messiah
41 When some Pharisees gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about
the Messiah? Whose descendant is he?” “He is David's descendant,” they answered.
43 “Why, then,” Jesus asked, “did the Spirit inspire David to call him ‘Lord’? David said,
44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit here at my right side until I put your enemies under your
feet.’ 45 If, then, David called him ‘Lord,’ how can the Messiah be David's descendant?”
46 No one was able to give Jesus any answer, and from that day on no one dared to ask him
any more questions.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Endowment/ELT
November 1st will be hosted by Mission Team
Matthew 22:34-46
The Great Commandment
34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they came together,
35 and one of them, a teacher of the Law, tried to trap him with a question. 36 “Teacher,” he
asked, “which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with
all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and the most important commandment. 39 The second
most important commandment is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ 40 The
whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two
commandments.”
The Question about the Messiah
41 When some Pharisees gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 “What do you think about
the Messiah? Whose descendant is he?” “He is David's descendant,” they answered.
43 “Why, then,” Jesus asked, “did the Spirit inspire David to call him ‘Lord’? David said,
44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit here at my right side until I put your enemies under your
feet.’ 45 If, then, David called him ‘Lord,’ how can the Messiah be David's descendant?”
46 No one was able to give Jesus any answer, and from that day on no one dared to ask him
any more questions.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Endowment/ELT
November 1st will be hosted by Mission Team
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
Weekly Needed $7,740
Sep 27
40
87
127
44
171
$2,935
Oct 04
40
71
111
52
163
$10,001
Oct 11
36
90
126
126
$7,925
Oct 18
40
70
110
110
$5,446
YTD Received: $108,007 YTD Needed: $123,840
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
Weekly Needed $7,740
Sep 27
40
87
127
44
171
$2,935
Oct 04
40
71
111
52
163
$10,001
Oct 11
36
90
126
126
$7,925
Oct 18
40
70
110
110
5,446
YTD Received:$ 108,007 YTD Needed: $123,840
Weekly Events:
Mon.
Oct. 26
6:00 pm
Gerry's Quilt Class, McMillen Rm #113
4:30pm
Communications, Library
6:00pm
Little Pink Houses of Hope Dinner, Criswell Hall
Tue.
Oct. 27
9:00 am
Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00 am
Sew ‘n Sews & Crafts, McMillen Rm #113
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
7:30 pm
Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed.
Oct. 28
9:00 am
Church Work Morning
10:00am
Mary, Martha, Esther Circle, McMillen Rm #113
6:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu.
Oct. 29
9:00 am
Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
Fri.
Oct. 30
10:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun.
Nov. 01
8:30 am
Informal Worship Service
10:30 am
Traditional Worship Service
See’s Candy Sales Kicko on-line sign up after November 1st
Upcoming Events:
Fri.-
Sun.
Nov. 6-8
Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday. Sunday
after both services
Sun.
Nov. 8
Start of 7 Weeks of Advent
Sat.
Nov. 14
John Lindsey Presentation on El Nino,10:30, Sanctuary
Sat.
Nov. 14
Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Children, Youth Committee, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Boutique - Last Chance
Sun.
Nov. 15
Pennies for Turkeys, after both services
Sat.
Nov. 21
Free Golf Lessons for Youth at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm
Sun.
Nov. 22
Pennies for Turkeys after both services
Sun.
Nov. 29
UWF Food Outreach, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 29
Advent Workshop, 11:30am lunch @ crafts, Criswell Hall
Fri.
Dec. 4
Deadline to order See’s Candy
Sat.
Dec. 5
Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm
Sun.
Dec. 6
Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3pm
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
required
Sun.
Dec. 27
UWF Food Outreach, Noon
Weekly Events:
Mon.
Oct. 26
6:00 pm
Gerry's Quilt Class, McMillen Rm #113
4:30pm
Communications, Library
6:00pm
Little Pink Houses of Hope Dinner, Criswell Hall
Tue.
Oct. 27
9:00 am
Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00 am
Sew ‘n Sews & Crafts, McMillen Rm #113
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
7:30 pm
Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed.
Oct. 28
9:00 am
Church Work Morning
10:00am
Mary, Martha, Esther Circle, McMillen Rm #113
6:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu.
Oct. 29
9:00 am
Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
Fri.
Oct. 30
10:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun.
Nov. 01
8:30 am
Informal Worship Service
10:30 am
Traditional Worship Service
See’s Candy Sales Kicko on-line sign up after November 1st
Upcoming Events:
Fri.-
Sun.
Nov. 6-8
Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday. Sunday
after both services
Sun.
Nov. 8
Start of 7 Weeks of Advent
Sat.
Nov. 14
John Lindsey Presentation on El Nino,10:30, Sanctuary
Sat.
Nov. 14
Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Children, Youth Committee, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Boutique - Last Chance
Sun.
Nov. 15
Pennies for Turkeys, after both services
Sat.
Nov. 21
Free Golf Lessons for Youth at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm
Sun.
Nov. 22
Pennies for Turkeys after both services
Sun.
Nov. 29
UWF Food Outreach, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 29
Advent Workshop, 11:30am lunch @ crafts, Criswell Hall
Fri.
Dec. 4
Deadline to order See’s Candy
Sat.
Dec. 5
Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm
Sun.
Dec. 6
Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3pm
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
required
Sun.
Dec. 27
UWF Food Outreach, Noon
