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 Rm #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
Tue. 7:00pm Trustees MMR
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning, Criswell Hall
Wed. 10:00am UWF Steering Committee Library
Wed. 6:30pm Daughter’s of Grace McMillen Rm #113
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,
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. 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
Today’s owers are dedicated to Kerren Brown from Bud Johnson
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 05, 2025 17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Knowing You” Graham Kendrick
INTROIT Blessed Assurance No. 369
*CALL TO WORSHIP*
Destruction and violence are everywhere; strife and contention are all around
The needs of the world are so great; O Lord, increase our faith.
The law is slack, and justice does not prevail.
The needs of the world are so great; O Lord, increase our faith.
How many threats surround us; warfare, homelessness, loneliness, loss.
The needs of the world are so great, but you, O God, are greater still –
the One in whom all things are possible. O Lord, increase our faith in you!
OPENING HYMN* Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain No. 315
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
For the gift of faith which sees beyond the present moment and looks to an eternity,
we thank you.
For the gift of faith small as a mustard seed, which has power within its simplicity,
we thank you.
For the gift of faith bestowed on those who would simply come, hearts open in humility,
we thank you. 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
CHOIR ANTHEM What A Beautiful Name Riches/Ramey
SCRIPTURE Luke 17:5-10
HYMN In the Garden No. 314
SERMON Mustard Seeds
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Glory Be To Jesus” Friedrich Firitz
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CELEBRATION OF HOLY EUCHARIST
Communion Music “The Heart of Worship” Matt Redman
CLOSING HYMN* God of Love and God of Power No. 578
BENEDICTION
Imagine what a mustard seed of faith might do this week in our lives.
Not a quart, nor a gallon, nor a truckload. Just a mustard seed.
Imagine. Now may we go and live out that grace.
Yes! Let it be so! Amen!
RESPONSE* Blessed Assurance No. 369
POSTLUDE “How Great Is Our God” Reeves, Tomlin
Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Choir Director, Tricia Stewart
Luke 17:5-10
5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Make our faith greater.”
6 The Lord answered, “If you had faith as big as a mustard seed, you could
say to this mulberry tree, ‘Pull yourself up by the roots and plant yourself in
the sea!’ and it would obey you.
7 “Suppose one of you has a servant who is plowing or looking after the
sheep. When he comes in from the field, do you tell him to hurry along and
eat his meal? 8 Of course not! Instead, you say to him, ‘Get my supper
ready, then put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink; after
that you may have your meal.’ 9 The servant does not deserve thanks for
obeying orders, does he? 10 It is the same with you; when you have done
all you have been told to do, say, ‘We are ordinary servants; we have only
done our duty.’”
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Endowment/ELT
October 12th will be hosted by Mission Team
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Sep 07
42
72
114
28
$10,608
Sep 14
40
75
115
59
$5,695
Sep 21
46
81
127
35
$2,834
Sep 28
34
61
95
9
$1,770
Weekly needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $73,471 YTD Needed: $93,042
Youth Fund $1,755