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
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church work morning
10:00am Mary, Martha, Esther, Circle McMillen Room
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
11:00am Nomination Pastor’s Oice
Sat. 11:00am Labyrinth Prayer, Lucy & Elwood’s home
3:00pm Ann Wilson Memorial Service, Sanctuary
Sun. 8:30am Palm Sunday Informal Worship Service with Praise Band
10:30am Palm Sunday Traditional Worship Service
4:00pm Free Movie Night 4pm "I Can Only Imagine
Upcoming Events:
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 22, 2026 Fifth Sunday Of Lent 10:30 am
PRELUDE “There Will Be Peace In The Valley For Me” Thomas S. Dorsey
INTROIT “ We Bring The Sacrifice Of Praise” TFWS #2031
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Some of us come to worship today, weary and worn, heavy with all the circumstances that
are too much to bear alone.
We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Some of us come to worship today, dry and thirsty, longing for relief and peace from the
troubles that surround us.
We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Some of us come to worship today with stories to tell of little resurrections, moments of
new life that sprang up when we least expected them.
We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Beloved, whatever we bring with us to worship today, God welcomes us and calls us to
work together as we travel God’s redemption road together.
We gather to be truth-tellers and life-bringers as we travel God’s redemption road
together. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name” (VS 1,2,4 ,& 6) No. 154
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
God of mercy, we come to you dry and lifeless, seeking your breath of life. Lead us to
the place where our hopes lie buried and call us out from the tombs of despair. Call
forth our faith that, with Martha, we may know you to be the resurrection and the life,
in this world and the world to come. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Old Church Choir” Zach Williams
SCRIPTURE John 11:1-45
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Maria Hamane
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 “As The Deer” TFWS #2025
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “As The Deer” TFWS #2025
SERMON Pick Up Those Rags Lazarus
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Take My Life And Let It Be Consecrated” Henri Malan
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Trust And Obey” (VS 1,2, & 4) No. 467
BENEDICTION*
The journey does not end here. As we travel God’s redemption road, we go in the
blessing of God who persistently breathes new life into dry and weary places, and
watch for resurrection to happen when we least expect it. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” (VS 1 & 3) TFWS #2158
POSTLUDE “Shout To The North” Martin Smith
*Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Carolyn Anderson, Choir Director: Tricia Stewart. Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Tom Thiel, Video: Susan Throndson.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Daughters of Grace Circle
March 29th will be hosted by ELT
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Feb 22
42
72
114
17
$5,638
Mar 01
38
69
107
20
$6,315
Mar 08
40
72
112
17
$8,007
Mar 15
47
52
99
$3,480
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $253,790 YTD Needed $264,810
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30