WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Please join us after the service for Hospitality Time in Criswell Hall
This week's activities:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Mon. 4:30pm Communications
Tue. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Tue. 10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Room
Tue. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Tue. 1:00pm Adult Bible Study, Criswell Hall
Tue. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Wed. 10:00am Mary Martha Easther Circle McMillen Room
Thu. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Thu. 10:30am Sta Parish Pastor’s Oice
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Thu. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room,
Thu. 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary SUSPENDED UNTIL AUGUST 28
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Aug. 31 Free Movie Night, "Penguin Lessons" 4PM NEW
Fri. Sept. 12 Loofa Farm Tour, Carpool Church at 10:10
Sat. Sept. 13 Women's Tea and Fashion show 11:30-1:30
Sat. Sept. 20 North District Young People's Academy 1:00-8:00pm details
Sat. Sept. 27 Harvest Festival Parade
Sun. Sept 28 Free Movie Night 4PM
Mon. Sept. 29 People's Kitchen Food Prep 1:30, Kitchen
Tues. Sept. 30 People's Kitchen Food Distribution 11AM carpool from church
Sat. Oct. 18 Tour of the Price House, 10:30
Sun. Oct. 26 Alternative Christmas
Fri-Sun. Nov.7-9 Christmas Boutique
Sat. Nov. 15 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool from church at 10:45
Thu. Dec. 11 Children's Center Christmas Program
Mon. Dec. 29 People's Kitchen Food Prep 1:30, Kitchen
Tues. Dec. 30 People's Kitchen Food Distribution 11AM carpool from church
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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August , 24, 2025 11th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:30 a.m.
PRELUDE “Glory To His Name” John Stockton
*INTROIT I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me TFWS #2151
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Children of God, we gather today to encounter God.
We do not come expecting to be terrified or dismayed but to be welcomed and
embraced.
We gather today to witness the gospel at work among us.
We come to join the assembly of the kingdom of God, to learn to live out God’s
kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
We gather today to declare our faith in God’s unshakeable kingdom.
We come with grateful hearts, trusting in the secure foundation of God’s
steadfast love at work among us. Thanks be to God!
*OPENING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 140
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
We come as people who long to see Your justice
but confess how easily we grow weary and wander.
We come as those who are blessed and broken,
seeking The Word that sets captives free.
Open our hearts to Your presence among us,
not just in this sanctuary, but in our streets, shelters, in suffering and in silence.
Make this time of worship a crucible of transformation,
where our faith is fanned into flame, we are moved with mercy, and love is
unleashed. 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 Spirit of the Living God No. 393
Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Response Spirit of the Living God No. 393
SPECIAL MUSIC “ Siempre Yahweh” Fiona Giannetto
Tricia Stewart
SCRIPTURE Luke 13:10-17
HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us No. 381
SERMON Freed on the Sabbath
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Take the World, But Give me Jesus” John Stockton
*Doxology/Prayer of Dedication
*CLOSING HYMN This is My Father's World No. 144
*BENEDICTION
May we go now in the blessing of God’s love that cannot be shaken, trusting in
God’s promises as we work for a world of justice and mercy for all. Amen.
*RESPONSE I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me TFWS #2151
POSTLUDE “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” Habershon/Gabriel
*Please stand as able.
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organist: Brad
Bettencourt,
Luke 13:10-17
Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath
10 One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in a synagogue. 11 A woman there had an evil
spirit that had kept her sick for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not
straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called out to her, “Woman, you are
free from your sickness!” 13 He placed his hands on her, and at once she
straightened herself up and praised God.
14 The official of the synagogue was angry that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, so
he spoke up and said to the people, “There are six days in which we should work; so
come during those days and be healed, but not on the Sabbath!”
15 The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Any one of you would untie your ox or
your donkey from the stall and take it out to give it water on the Sabbath. 16 Now
here is this descendant of Abraham whom Satan has kept in bonds for eighteen
years; should she not be released on the Sabbath?” 17 His answer made his
enemies ashamed of themselves, while the people rejoiced over all the wonderful
things that he did.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Nomination Committee
August 31st will be hosted by Worship Team
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
July 27
41
55
96
45
$2,155
Aug 03
39
61
100
18
$6,732
Aug 10
50
54
104
17
$7,369
Aug 17
42
63
105
0
$2,881
Weekly offering needed: $6,231
YTD Received: $39,734 YTD Budgeted: 43,617
Youth Fund $1,000