WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Tue. 10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Room
Tue. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Tue. 1:00pm Bible Study, Criswell Hall
Tue. 1:30pm Finance, Library
Tue. 3:00pm Endowment
Tue. 3:30pm Joy Circle
Tue. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Rm. #115
Tue. 7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church work morning,
Wed. 2:33pm Church Council, McMillan Room
Wed. 6:30pm Daughters of Grace, McMillan Room
Wed. 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Senior Exercise, Criswell Hall
Thu. 10:30am Sta Parish, Pastor’s Oice
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Thu. 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
Fri. 11:00am Nominations Committee, Pastor’s Study
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
Sun. 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Sun. 4:00pm Free Movie, Criswell Hall
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Jan 25: Free Movie Night, WONKA (2023) 4pm
Wed. Jan 28 Mary, Martha, Esther Circle, 10am, McMillan Room
Sat. Jan. 31 Youth Group, 3PM leaders, 4PM youth, 5:30PM dinner
Sun Feb. 8 Superbowl Chili Takeout, by UWF, after 2nd service
Sun. Feb. 15 UWF Sunday, Rev. Melissa MacKinnon preaching.
Tue... Feb. 17 Mardi Gras Party
Wed. Feb 25 Melfred Borzall Factory Tour, leave church 9:20am tour starts 10am
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Organ: Brad Bettencourt
Choir Director: Tricia Stewart, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes,
Video Tech: Susan Throndson,
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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January 18, 2026 EPIPHANY 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Down To The River To Pray” Traditional
INTROIT “Lead On, O King Eternal” David Peninger
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Children of God, who has God called you to be?
A light to all the nations!
When confusion, disunity, and misinformation threaten to undo us, who are you called to be?
A light to all the nations!
When wars and rumors of wars in our communities and around the world overwhelm us, who
are you called to be?
A light to all the nations!
When the vulnerable are left without care or hope for flourishing, who are you called to be?
A light to all the nations!
Come! Let us worship God, who gives us as a light of good news to all the nations!
We come to worship God, who calls us and equips us to reflect God’s glory and abundant
life into all the world. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “We Would See Jesus” No. 256
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Guide our feet, Lord. Show us the light of grace when we would judge others too harshly.
Warm our hearts with the glow of your love when we would spew icy words of spite.
Illumine our souls with joyful delight when sadness tries to take over the day. Shine brightly
on us today, Lord, until we reflect your glory as a witness to this world. Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM “Lead Me, Lord” Kevin McChesney
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Christina Cuddy
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 “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” No. #349
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” No. #349
SCRIPTURE John 1:29-42
SERMON The Lamb of God
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Lead On, O King Eternal” Henry T. Smart
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “ I Love To Tell The Story” No. 156
BENEDICTION*
As we leave this place, may we remember: God, who choose us before our birth, who calls
us and knows us by name, now sends us out into the world—to bring light to those in
darkness, comfort to those who grieve, hope to those who despair. And may the blessing
of God, the love of Jesus Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit be among us and within
us as we seek to do God’s will. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Rescue The Perishing ” No. #591
POSTLUDE “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Traditional
*Please stand as able
Bold - Congregational Reading
John 1:29-42
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “There is the Lamb of God, who
takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man
is coming after me, but he is greater than I am, because he existed before I was born.’ 31 I
did not know who he would be, but I came baptizing with water in order to make him
known to the people of Israel.” 32 And John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come
down like a dove from heaven and stay on him. 33 I still did not know that he was the one,
but God, who sent me to baptize with water, had said to me, ‘You will see the Spirit come
down and stay on a man; he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 I have seen
it,” said John, “and I tell you that he is the Son of God.” 35 The next day John was
standing there again with two of his disciples, 36 when he saw Jesus walking by. “There is
the Lamb of God!” he said. 37 The two disciples heard him say this and went with
Jesus. 38 Jesus turned, saw them following him, and asked, “What are you looking for?”
They answered, “Where do you live, Rabbi?” (This word means “Teacher.”) 39 “Come
and see,” he answered. (It was then about four o'clock in the afternoon.) So they went
with him and saw where he lived, and spent the rest of that day with him. 40 One of them
was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 At once he found his brother Simon and told him,
“We have found the Messiah.” (This word means “Christ.”) 42 Then he took Simon to
Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “Your name is Simon son of John, but you will be
called Cephas.” (This is the same as Peter and means “a rock.”)
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Joy Circle
January 25th will be hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Dec 21
46
104
150
20
$20,529
Dec 28
42
49
91
42
$1,099
Jan 04
42
59
101
27
$9,283
Jan 11
44
70
114
$7,423
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $195,243 YTD Needed $200,397
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1to June 30