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Please join us after the service for Hospitality Time in Criswell Hall
This week's activities:
Today 3:00pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Concert Sanctuary
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. 3:00pm Joy Circle, McMillen Room #
Tue. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Tue. 6:30pm Charge Conference by Zoom
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,
Thu. 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band, Criswell Hall
Fri. 11:00am Nominations Committee, Pastor’s Oice
Fri. 5:00pm Trunk or Treat, 16th St. Park, Grover Beach
Sat. 11:30am Carina Mendez (Blanca’s granddaughter) Baby Shower, 11:30am
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Oct. 26 Alternative Christmas after both services
Sun. Oct. 26 Free Movie: Haunted Mansion 4PM
Sat. Nov. 1 Youth Program 3PM Adults, 4PM Youth, 5PM Fried Chicken?
Fri. Nov. 7 Holiday Boutique, 9AM-7PM
Sat. Nov. 8 Holiday Boutique, 9AM-2PM
Sun. Nov. 9 Holiday Boutique, After services
Sat. Nov. 15 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool from church at 10:45
Sun. Nov. 16 & 23 Noisy Oering (spare change for Turkeys
Sun. Nov. 16 New Member Class, Noon
Sat. Nov. 1-30 See’s Candy Fundraiser
Sat. Nov. 29 Hanging of the Greens 10:00am
Sun. Nov. 30 Advent Crafts Workshop After 2nd Service
Sat. Dec. 6 Youth Program, Progressive Dinner
Sat. Dec. 13 Christmas Extravaganza 3-5PM
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 19, 2025 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:30 am
PRELUDE “The Love Of God ” Frederich M. Lehman
HANDBELL INTROIT Allegro G.F. Handel
CALL TO WORSHIP*
We have gathered once again, Lord of all and Lord of us.
We come to lift our prayers, and to sing your praises once again.
We come to ask and hope and long to see your justice in the land.
We worship in that hope and will work in that Spirit.
OPENING HYMN* Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 496
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
God who is always near, You invite us to draw close, to listen to
Your Word, to wrestle with Your truth, and to rest in Your love.
You are our help and our hope, our keeper and guide.
In this time of worship, write Your ways on our hearts,
shape us by Your Spirit, and send us out in Your name.
Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM Hyfrydol Timothy C Shepard
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 Sanctuary TFWS #2164
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response Sanctuary TFWS #2164
SPECIAL MUSIC The Lord’s Prayer Malotte
SCRIPTURE Luke 18:1-8
HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 526
SERMON Keep Praying
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Speak, O Lord” Getty/Towenend
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* Do, Lord, Remember Me No. 527
BENEDICTION*
May we continually wrestle with prayer.
May we beseech the door of heaven with shameless boldness.
May our prayers produce, in us, a countenance of joy,
a gracious demeanor, and a peaceful heart And may the God of hope,
fill us with all peace, that we may abound in hope, assured that our
prayers are heard by a loving and gracious Father.
RESPONSE* It's Me, It's Me, O Lord No. 352
POSTLUDE “I Saw The Light” Hank Williams
*Please stand as able
Bold - Congregational Reading
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Patti Melsheimer, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Choir Director: Tricia
Stewart, Sound Tech: Tom Thiel, Special Music: Rosslyn Clauson.
Luke 18:1-8
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and
never become discouraged. 2 “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared
God nor respected people. 3 And there was a widow in that same town who kept
coming to him and pleading for her rights, saying, ‘Help me against my opponent!’ 4 For
a long time the judge refused to act, but at last he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't
fear God or respect people, 5 yet because of all the trouble this widow is giving me, I
will see to it that she gets her rights. If I don't, she will keep on coming and finally wear
me out!’” 6 And the Lord continued, “Listen to what that corrupt judge said. 7 Now, will
God not judge in favor of his own people who cry to him day and night for help? Will he
be slow to help them? 8 I tell you, he will judge in their favor and do it quickly. But will
the Son of Man find faith on earth when he comes?”
Baby Shower Invitation
You’re invited to join the church congregation in celebrating the birth of a
new baby girl.
We are having a party for Carina Mendez (church secretary, Blanca’s
granddaughter).
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Place: Crisswell Hall. l Gift Suggestions: Diapers of various sizes, Wipes,
Baby Toys, clothes of various sizes, etc.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Trustees
October 26th will be hosted by Staff Parish
Treasurer is getting nervous, please give generously
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Sep 21
46
81
127
39
166
$2,834
Sep 28
34
61
95
21
116
$1,770
Oct 05
52
59
111
29
140
$10,918
Oct 12
41
78
119
16
135
$6,082
Weekly needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $90,472 YTD Needed: $107,356
Youth Fund $1,915 New Nursery $734
