WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Please join us after the service for Hospitality Time in Criswell Hall
This week's activities:
Mon. Jul 21 6:00PM Gerry’s Quilt Class Criswell Hall
Tue. Jul 22 9:00AM Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
10:00AM Sew & Sews McMillen Room 113
11:00AM Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
1:00PM Bible Study Criswell Hall
1:30PM Finance, Library
Wed. Jul 23 9:00AM Church Work Morning Criswell Hall
10:00AM Mary-Martha Esther Circle McMillen Room 113
Thu. Jul 24 9:00AM Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
11:00AM Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Sun. Jul 27 8:30AM Informal Worship Service
10:30AM Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Sun Jul 20 PCPA “Something Roen” by PCPA at Marian Theater in Santa Maria
Sun Jul 27 Free Movie Night, Fundamentals of Caring 4PM
Mon Jul 28 People's Kitchen Food Prep
Tue Jul 29 People's Kitchen Food Distribuon
Sat Aug 09 UWF Bingo Night 5PM
Sat Sep 13 Women's Tea and Fashion Show
Fri. Sept 07 The Lua Farm Tour, Carpool from Church at 10:10AM
Sat. Sept 07 Harvest Fesval Parade
Sat. Oct. 04 St. Francis Day - Blessing of the Animals
Sun. Oct. 26 Alternave Christmas
Fri. Nov. 07 Christmas Bouque
Sat. Nov. 08 Christmas Bouque
Sun. Nov. 09 Christmas Bouque
Sat. Nov. 15 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue Carpool from Church at 10:45AM
Thu. Dec. 18 Children's Center Christmas Program
First United Methodist Church
of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
July 20, 2025 10:30 a.m.
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PRELUDE “I Worship you, Almighty God” Sondra Corbett
*INTROIT Give Thanks TFWS #2036
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, let us worship the God of abundance and love.
May our hearts be open to receive God's generosity
and may our lives overflow with kindness to others.
As we gather, may the Spirit of Hospitality fill our midst,
that we may welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, and clothe the naked.
Let us celebrate the gift of life and the gift of community,
and may our worship reflect God's boundless generosity towards us.
*OPENING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 140
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
AN ORDER FOR CELEBRATION OF APPOINTMENT
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OPENING PRAYER
As we enjoy the company of those around us,
may our hearts be filled with gratitude and our spirits be lifted.
May we never forget Your faithfulness and kindness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Carolyn Russell
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 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 349
Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer
Response Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 349
SCRIPTURE Luke 10:38-42
SPECIAL MUSIC “Ain't No Grave” Mike Clark
HYMN Take My Life, and Let It Be No. 399
SERMON The Balance Between Mary and Martha
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “It Is Well With My Soul” Phillip Bliss
*Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Hymnal, Page 95
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*CLOSING HYMN Be Thou My Vision No. 451
*BENEDICTION
May we go out in God's strength
May we go and serve those who are struggling.
May we go and make a difference in our homes, and in our community,
For the God who knows and hears all is forever with us both now and forever.
Amen
*RESPONSE Give Thanks TFWS #2036
POSTLUDE “He Is Exalted” Twila Paris
*Please stand as able.
Luke 10:38-42
38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village where a
woman named Martha welcomed him. 39 She had a sister named
Mary, who sat at Jesus’s feet and listened to what he was
saying. 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came
to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to
do all the work by myself? Tell her, then, to help me.” 41 But the Lord
answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by
many things, 42 but few things are needed—indeed only one. Mary has
chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist: Tim
Stewart, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organist: Brad Bettencourt, Song Leader:
Tricia Stewart
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Communications
July 27th will be hosted by Mission Team
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
June 22
38
83
121
62
$2,911
June 29
31
41
72
45
$9,891
July 06
53
124
177
44
$11,054
July 13
57
73
130
$4,427
Weekly offering needed: $6,231
YTD Received: $15,481 YTD Budgeted: $12,462
Texas Flood Victims $105