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
Tue. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Tue. 10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Room 113
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. 9:00am Church Work Morning, Criswell Hall
Thu. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Thu. 10:00am Holiday Craft Workshop McMillen Room #113
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Thu. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
Thu. 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band, Criswell Hall
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Sept. 28 Friends and Family Fall Fellowship 1-4PM at San Luis Obispo UMC
Sun. Sept 28 Free Movie "Superman" 5PM
Mon. Sept. 29 People's Kitchen Food Prep 1:30, Kitchen
Tues. Sept. 30 People's Kitchen Food Distribution 1AM carpool from church
Sat. Oct. 04 Youth Program 3PM Adults, 4PM Youth, 5PM Burrito Bar
Sun. Oct. 05 World Communion Sunday
Sat. Oct. 18 Tour of the Price House, 10:30
Sun. Oct 19 Big Band Fall Concert 3:00PM Sanctuary
Sun. Oct. 26 Alternative Christmas after both services
Sat. Nov. 1-30 Children’s Center See’s Candy Fundraiser
Fri-Sun. Nov.7-9 Holiday Boutique
Sat. Nov. 15 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool from church at 10:45
Sun. Nov. 16 & 23 Noisy Oering (Spare change for Turkey)
Sun. Nov. 30 Advent Crafts Workshop and Lunch After 2nd Service
Thu. Dec. 11 Children's Center Christmas Program
Sat. Dec. 13 Christmas Extravaganza 3-5PM
Mon. Dec. 29 People's Kitchen Food Prep 1:30, Kitchen
Tues. Dec. 30 People's Kitchen Food Distribution 1AM carpool from church
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
September 28, 2025 16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Jesus Is All the World To Me” Will Thompson
INTROIT Just a Closer Walk with Thee TFWS #2158
*CALL TO WORSHIP*
We gather today to worship God, who listens when we call.
We gather to rest in the shadow of God’s wings.
We gather to pray to God, who answers us when we call.
We gather to lift our voices in the shadow of God’s wings.
We gather to praise God, who rescues us when we call.
We gather to rejoice in the shadow of God’s wings.
Beloved, come! Let us worship God, who covers and delivers us in Love.
We gather to worship in the shadow of God’s wings.
OPENING HYMN* We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations No. 569
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have
given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you
are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace.
We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings,
we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love,
and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 Give Thanks TFWS# 2036
Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Response Give Thanks TFWS# 2036
CHOIR ANTHEM We Will Rejoice Williams /Drennan
SCRIPTURE Luke 16:19-31
HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling No. 384
SERMON Even if Someone Were to Rise from the Dead
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Open The Eyes Of my Heart” Paul Baloche
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* Leaning on the Everlasting Arms No. 133
BENEDICTION
May we receive again the promises of God: “Because you cling to me, I will deliver you;
I will protect you because you acknowledge my name. You shall call upon me, and I
will answer you. I will be with you in times of trouble; I will deliver you and glorify you
and will show you my salvation.” May we go from here with peace and confidence,
knowing that God goes with us.
RESPONSE* Just a Closer Walk with Thee TFWS #2158
POSTLUDE Praise Him! Praise Him! Humphrey Turner
Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Judy Leonard, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Luke 16:19-31
19 “There was once a rich man who dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in
great luxury every day. 20 There was also a poor man named Lazarus, covered with
sores, who used to be brought to the rich man's door, 21 hoping to eat the bits of food
that fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs would come and lick his sores. 22 The
poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the feast in
heaven. The rich man died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, where he was in great
pain, he looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side. 24 So he called
out, ‘Father Abraham! Take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water
and cool off my tongue, because I am in great pain in this fire!’ 25 But Abraham said,
‘Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while
Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in
pain. 26 Besides all that, there is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to
cross over from here to you cannot do so, nor can anyone cross over to us from where
you are.’ 27 The rich man said, ‘Then I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my
father's house, 28 where I have five brothers. Let him go and warn them so that they, at
least, will not come to this place of pain.’ 29 Abraham said, ‘Your brothers have Moses
and the prophets to warn them; your brothers should listen to what they say.’ 30 The
rich man answered, ‘That is not enough, father Abraham! But if someone were to rise
from death and go to them, then they would turn from their sins.’ 31 But Abraham said,
‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if
someone were to rise from death.’”
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Worship Team
October 5th will be hosted by Endowment/ELT
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Aug 31
48
71
119
25
$9,692
Sep 07
42
72
114
25
$10,608
Sep 14
40
75
115
50
$5,695
Sep 21
46
81
127
0
$2,834
Weekly needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $71,701 YTD Needed: 85,884
Youth Fund $1,495