WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue. 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Room
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
1:00pm Bible Study, Criswell Hall
1:30pm Finance, Library
3:00pm Joy Circle, Member’s Home
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church work morning
2:00pm Church Council, McMillen Room
5:30pm Worship Team, Pastor’s Oice
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Fri. Mar. 20 Book Club, 10:30 Library
Sun. Mar. 22 Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Concert, 3PM
Wed. Mar. 25 Mary, Martha, Esther Circle, 10AM, McMillan Room
Sat. Mar 28 Labyrinth Prayer, Lucy & Elwood’s home 11AM
Sun. Mar 29 Free Movie Night 4pm "I Can Only Imagine"
Sun. Mar. 29 Palm Sunday Services, 8:30 & 10:30am
Thu. Apr. 02 Maundy Thursday Soup Supper 6pm
Fri. Apr. 03 Good Friday Tenebrae Service 6:30
Sat. Apr. 04 Youth Group, 3PM leaders, 4PM youth, 5:30PM dinner
Sun. Apr. 05 Easter Sunday Services, 8:30 & 10:30am
Sat. Apr. 11 Red Wings Horse Sanctuary, Leave church 9:30
Sun. May0 3 Taco Bar, after 2nd service
Sat. Jun. 06 Scott and Bob’s Garden Tour, Leave church 9:45, Tour 10
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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March 15, 2026 Fourth Sunday Of Lent 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Thomas Chisholm
HANDBELL INTROIT “ He Looked Beyond My Fault And Saw My Need”
Arr. By Doris Alman
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Beloved, the journey of grace takes us to still waters, the valley of the shadow of death,
even to tables surrounded by our enemies.
We gather to worship God, our Shepherd, who guides us on the journey.
The journey of grace points us toward the Light so that we may bear the fruit of the Light in
all that we do.
We gather to be formed by grace so that our lives may bear the fruit of all that is good
and right and true
The journey of grace calls us to pay attention, to discern what is pleasing to God.
We gather to listen to the Spirit, who empowers us to go from this place to work
together to do what is pleasing to God.
Come, let us worship God who provides, inspires, and empowers us on the journey of
grace.
Come, let us worship God as we journey in grace together!
OPENING HYMN* “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” No. 103
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Loving Shepherd, you know our names; you care for us. When we face darkness and
death, journey alongside us. When we hunger for your love, fill us with your presence.
When we are fearful, feed us at your table. May we dwell in the house of goodness
and mercy all the days of our lives. Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM “Be Thou My Vision” Arr. By Douglas Wagner
SCRIPTURE John 9:1-41
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
SERMON The Man Born Blind
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” Reginald Heber
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Grace Greater than our Sin” No. 365
BENEDICTION*
May the blessing of God’s mercy go before us, behind us, and all around us as we
journey in grace, reflecting the Light of new life wherever we go. Amen.
RESPONSE* Shine, Jesus, Shine TFWS #2173
POSTLUDE “All Creatures of Our God and King” William Henry Draper
*Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Choir Director: Tricia Stewart. Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Sean Landers, , Sound Tech: Tom Thiel, Video: Susan Throndson,.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Communications
March 22ND will be hosted by Daughters of Grace Circle
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Feb 15
52
75
127
31
$7,001
Feb 22
42
72
114
14
$5,638
Mar 01
38
69
107
$6,315
Mar 08
40
72
112
$8,007
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $250,310 YTD Needed $257,653
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30