Upcoming Events:
Sat. Nov. 22 Turtle & Tortoise Rescue, Carpool 10:45 AM (Rescheduled from 11-15-25)
Sat. Nov. 1-30 See’s Candy Fundraiser
Sun. Nov. 16 New Member Class, Noon,
Tue. Nov. 25 Charge Conference 6:30-8:30PM by Zoom
Sat. Nov. 29 Hanging of the Greens 10:00
Sun. Nov. 30 Advent Crafts Workshop After 2nd Service
Sat Dec. 6 Youth Program, Progressive Dinner, 4:00-8:30
Sun. Dec. 7 Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Concert, 3PM
Sat. Dec. 13 Christmas Extravaganza 3-5PM
Thu. Dec. 11 Children's Center Christmas Program 6PM
Wed. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 4:00PM
Mon. Dec. 29 People's Kitchen Food Prep 1:30, Kitchen
Tues. Dec. 30 People's Kitchen Food Distribution 11AM carpool from church
Today’s Flowers In Honor Of
Cristina Cuddy Happy Birthday
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Children’s Center
November 30th will be hosted by United Women of Faith
We would like to thank everyone for all the beautiful gifts you gave to
Baby Aaliyah Rae
From Carina Mendez & Blanca E. Placencia
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
November 23, 2025 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Crown Him King of Kings” Sharon Damazio
INTROIT “We Gather Together No. 131
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Come once again,
and feed your flock like a shepherd.
Come once again,
and gather up the children, the oppressed,
the sick, the lonely, the humble,
and the rejected of the earth.
Turn our hearts to the least of your children,
for if we lose them,
we become lost.
Reconcile us to you
and to those we have hurt.
On this Christ the King Sunday,
join us together with neighbors, with strangers,
and especially with our own household.
Bring us to your light
in our time of darkness, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “ Crown Him with Many Crowns” No. 327
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Oct 26
44
84
128
53
$9,820
Nov 02
46
83
129
31
$8,966
Nov 09
44
73
117
35
$14,261
Nov 16
51
82
133
$2,356
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $130,653 YTD Needed $143,141
THANKSGIVING RECEIVED $166 THANKSGIVING BUDGET $3,000
OPENING PRAYER
In the Psalms we hear the word of God:
Be still and know that I am God…
We are reminded:
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge…
In the still moment, in the presence of God,
we wait and listen for the Word of God for us today.
Amen.
ADVENT CANDLES AND THE COLLECT: Henerson Family
Advent III: Ruler [Desire] of Nations also Christ the King Sunday
ADVENT SONG O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Desire of Nations verse)
O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid thou our sad divisions cease
and be thyself our king of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Sovereign God, Lord Christ.
Hear us, we pray.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Rev. Wesley Thompson
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning about Jesus
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 “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling No. 348
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling No. 348
SCRIPTURE Luke 23:33-43
HYMN “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing [3vs] No. 57
SERMON Christ the King
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Cornerstone” Myrin/Morgan
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Victory in Jesus” No. 370
BENEDICTION*
Though the days increase in their darkness, the Lord of light and love reigns
supreme. May the power of God’s love be in our hearts and reflected in our lives
now and always. May we go in peace, and may God’s peace be with us. AMEN.
RESPONSE* “Come, Ye Thankful People Come “ No. 694
POSTLUDE “Christ Is Made the Sure” Myrin/Morgan
*Please stand as able
Bold - Congregational Reading
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Judy Leonard, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Choir
Director: Tricia Stewart, Sound Tech: Tom Thiel, Video Tech: Susan Thronson
Luke 23:33-43
33 When they came to the place called “The Skull,” they crucified Jesus there, and the
two criminals, one on his right and the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Forgive them,
Father! They don't know what they are doing.” They divided his clothes among
themselves by throwing dice. 35 The people stood there watching while the Jewish
leaders made fun of him: “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah
whom God has chosen!” 36 The soldiers also made fun of him: they came up to him and
offered him cheap wine, 37 and said, “Save yourself if you are the king of the Jews!”
38 Above him were written these words: “This is the King of the Jews.” 39 One of the
criminals hanging there hurled insults at him: “Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself
and us!” 40 The other one, however, rebuked him, saying, “Don't you fear God? You
received the same sentence he did. 41 Ours, however, is only right, because we are
getting what we deserve for what we did; but he has done no wrong.” 42 And he said to
Jesus, “Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!” 43 Jesus said to him, “I promise
you that today you will be in Paradise with me.”