W HAT'S HA PP E N I N 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. 10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Rm #113
Tue. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Tue. 1:00pm Adult Bible Study, Criswell Hall
Tue. 1:30pm Finance, Library
Tue. 3:00pm Joy Circle,
Tue. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Tue. 7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning, Criswell Hall
Thu. 10:30am Sta Parish, Pastor’s Oice
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Thu. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Thu. 1:00pm Children’s Center Board, McMillen Rm #113
Thu. 6:30pm Chancel Choir, Sanctuary
Fri. 10:30am UWF Book Club, Library
Fri. 11:00am Nominations Committee, Pastor’s Oice
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
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
BRING THE ANIMALS TO BABY JESUS CHRISTMAS OFFERING
So far 9 Doves, 1 Cat, no Dogs, 2 Donkeys, 1 Sheep and 1 Camel have
arrived at the manger. Please support our Christmas offering by bringing
more animals to the manger. And we hope someone will bring an Angel or
two. In the first week we raised $815 towards the $6,500 goal of our
Christmas offering.
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
December 14, 2025 8:30 a.m.
6th SUNDAY OF ADVENT
OPENING PRAISE “All hail King Jesus”
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADVENT CANDLES AND THE COLLECT Beard Family
PRAISE SONGS “Angels We Have Heard On High”
“Jesus Be The Center”
“Agnus Dei”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION “Praise To The Lord (Joyful, Joyful)”
SCRIPTURE Matthew 11:2-11
SERMON “Prepare The Way”
OFFERING “Lord You Have My Heart”
COMMUNION SONG “I Surrender All”
FINAL BLESSING “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
CLOSING “Shepherd’s Rock ”
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Lucy Jacob, 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.
Matthew 11:2-11
2 When John the Baptist heard in prison about the things that Christ was doing, he sent
some of his disciples to him. 3 “Tell us,” they asked Jesus, “are you the one John said
was going to come, or should we expect someone else?” 4 Jesus answered, “Go back
and tell John what you are hearing and seeing: 5 the blind can see, the lame can walk,
those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead
are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor. 6 How happy are
those who have no doubts about me!” 7 While John's disciples were leaving, Jesus
spoke about him to the crowds: “When you went out to John in the desert, what did you
expect to see? A blade of grass bending in the wind? 8 What did you go out to see? A
man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress like that live in palaces! 9 Tell me,
what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more than a
prophet. 10 For John is the one of whom the scripture says: ‘God said, I will send my
messenger ahead of you to open the way for you.’ 11 I assure you that John the Baptist
is greater than anyone who has ever lived. But the one who is least in the Kingdom of
heaven is greater than John.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Trustees
December 21st will be hosted by Mission Team
Today’s Flowers In Honor Of
Cyndee Rohla
Happy Birthday
From Christina Cuddy
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Nov 16
51
82
133
50
183
$2,356
Nov 23
52
73
125
26
151
$5,815
Nov 30
39
75
114
30
144
$2,495
Dec 07
49
80
129
129
$11,907
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $150,870 YTD Needed $164,612
CHRISTMAS OFFERING $815 CHRISTMAS BUDGET $6,500
