WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
4:30pm Communications, Library
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 Fellowship Ministry, Library
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
6:00pm Maundy Thursday, Soup Supper
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
6:30pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Sat. 3:00pm Youth Group, 3pm leaders, 4pm youth, 5:30pm dinner
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Easter Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Easter Service
So Far we have received the following Easter virtual Spiritual bouquets:
3 Daisies, 1 Daffodil, 7 Tulips, O Carnations, 2 Orchids, 0 Roses
Looking for some Rose spiritual bouquets.
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Priscilla Alquist, Choir Director: Tricia Stewart, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: 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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March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday 10:30 am
PRELUDE “I Will Praise Him” Margaret J. Harris
INTROIT “ All Hail King Jesus” TFWS #2069
CALL TO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] Lenten travelers, the journey to the cross begins with a procession into
Jerusalem, a demonstration of Jesus’ saving power.
[All] We come to praise Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
[Liturgist] The crowds line the path and shout “Hosanna! Save us!” as Jesus rides in, not on
a mighty war horse, but on the backs of a donkey and a colt.
[All] We come to call on Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
[Liturgist] The city murmurs, wondering who this person is who demonstrates power
through humility, strength without tyranny.
[All] We come to witness Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
[Liturgist] Lenten travelers, will you come on the journey to Jerusalem, following a
Messiah who saves us to live after the pattern of the kin-dom of God, not the kingdoms of
this world?
[All] We come to follow Jesus, the Messiah, the One who saves!
OPENING HYMN* “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (VS 1,2 &3) No. 278
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
[All] Humble God, you have shown us the way to enter all the Jerusalems of this
world. You showed us not to enter our lives with fear, but with humility and courage.
As we worship this day, we draw upon your example of Jesus on that humble donkey,
and we raise our palm branches in rejoicing! We raise our voices, shouting along with
your people of every age, “Hosanna in the highest!” Come and save us this day, O
Jesus of Jerusalem. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Hosanna” (Praise is Rising) Paul Baloche
SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:1-11
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Mary Whitson
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 “Open Our Eyes” TFWS #2086
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Open Our Eyes” TFWS #2086
SERMON Who is He?
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “I Stand Amazed In The Presence” Charles H. Gabriel
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” No. 64
BENEDICTION*
[All] As we move into the week ahead, may God bless us with the insight to know the
way of Jesus, the courage to hold firm to the way of Jesus when the crowds try to lead
us astray, and the strength to follow the way of Jesus, the way of God’s steadfast love
that never fails. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord” TFWS #2034
POSTLUDE “Blessed Be Your Name” Matt & Beth Redman
*Please stand as able
Today’s Flowers Is A Thank You To
Elwood Hyden & Lucy Jacob
From JoAnne Napoles
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by ELT
April 5th will be hosted by Fellowship Ministry
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Mar 01
38
69
107
23
$6,315
Mar 08
40
72
112
19
$8,007
Mar 15
47
52
99
32
$3,480
Mar 22
42
88
130
$6,498
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $260,288 YTD Needed $271,967
Easter Received: $1,810 Easter Budget: $7,000
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30