WHAT'S HAPPENING!
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. 3:00pm Joy Circle, McMillen Room #
Tue. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Tue. 7:00pm Trustees, McMillen Room #113
Tue. 7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band, Criswell Hall
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
Sat. 10:45AM Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool (Rescheduled from November 15th)
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Sat. Nov. 22 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool from church at 10:45
Sun. Nov. 16 & 23 Noisy Oering (spare change for Turkeys)
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
Sun. Dec 7 Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Concert 3:00PM
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 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
WorshipWeekly.com
November 16, 2025 8:30 a.m.
2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
OPENING PRAISE Grande Ringers
God, That Madest Earth And Heaven
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADVENT CANDLES AND THE COLLECT Throndson Family
GRANDE RINGERS Come, Ye Thankful People Come
PRAISE SONGS How Great You Are
Your Love Oh Lord
Bless The Lord Oh My Soul
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)
SCRIPTURE Luke 21:5-19
SERMON Troubles and Persecution’s
OFFERING On Bended Knee
COMMUNION SONG Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
FINAL BLESSING Doxology
CLOSING Lord I Hope This Day Is Good
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist: Susan
Throndson, Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Bass
Guitar: Bob Jorstad, Vocalists: Deb Bradley, Pam Garza and Connie Clark, Sound &
Video Tech: David & Valarie Beard, Drums: Xander Thompson.
Luke 21:5-19
5 Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine
stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said, 6 “All this you see—the time will come when not
a single stone here will be left in its place; everyone will be thrown down.” 7 “Teacher,” they
asked, “when will this be? And what will happen in order to show that the time has come for it
to take place?” 8 Jesus said, “Watch out; don't be fooled. Many men, claiming to speak for me,
will come and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ But don't follow them. 9 Don't be afraid
when you hear of wars and revolutions; such things must happen first, but they do not mean
that the end is near
10 He went on to say, “Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one
another. 11 There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and plagues everywhere; there will be
strange and terrifying things coming from the sky. 12 Before all these things take place,
however, you will be arrested and persecuted; you will be handed over to be tried in
synagogues and be put in prison; you will be brought before kings and rulers for my
sake. 13 This will be your chance to tell the Good News. 14 Make up your minds ahead of time
not to worry about how you will defend yourselves, 15 because I will give you such words and
wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say. 16 You will
be handed over by your parents, your brothers, your relatives, and your friends; and some of
you will be put to death. 17 Everyone will hate you because of me. 18 But not a single hair from
your heads will be lost. 19 Stand firm, and you will save yourselves.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Worship Team
November 23rd will be hosted by Children’s Center
Today’s Flowers In Honor Of
First United Women Of Faith for your hard work
and excellent success with the beautiful Boutique and all throughout the year !
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Oct 19
40
77
117
41
$4,778
Oct 26
44
84
128
51
$9,820
Nov 02
46
83
129
25
$8,966
Nov 09
44
73
117
22
$14,261
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $128,297 YTD Needed $135,984
THANKSGIVING RECEIVED $166 THANKSGIVING BUDGET $3,000