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
7:0pm Trustees, McMillen Room
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am UWF Steering Committee, Library
1:00pm Mission Team, McMillen Room
5:30pm Worship Team, Pastor’s Oice
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:30am Sta Parish, McMillen Room
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
11:30am Nominations, McMillen Room
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Today’s Flowers are In Honor of
Kristi Thompson
Happy Birthday
From Thompson Family
Assisting in today's service Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Judy Leonard, 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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April 05, 2026 Easter Resurrection Sunday 10:30 am
PRELUDE “See What A Morning” Getty/Townsed
INTROIT “ Agnus Dei” Michael W. Smith
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Easter people, Christ is risen! God is doing a new thing!
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!
Life has conquered death! Love has overcome fear!
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!
God has transformed a dead end into a new start!
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!
Easter people, raise your voices! Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
OPENING HYMN* “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today ” (VS 1,2 &3) No. 302
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
In thy hand, we see the whole cosmos, Heaven and earth reflect the mystery of thy
handiwork.
In thy hand, we see a little child, Men and women are recaptured by the event of
Bethlehem.
In thy hand, we see the scar of the cross. Sin and death are vanquished by thy
suffering on Golgotha.
In thy hand, behold a new light, Day and night are transformed in the glory of Easter
morning.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Roll, Roll The Stone” Martin & Hall
SCRIPTURE Matthew 28:1-10
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Rev. Tim Olson
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 “Holy, Holy” (VS 1 & 3) TFWS #2039
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Holy, Holy” (VS -4) TFWS #2039
SERMON Easter People
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “I Will Sing Of My Redeemer” James McGranaham
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CHOIR ANTHEM “The Feast” Harrah Hart
HOLY EUCHARIST “I Give You Praise” Cindy Berry
CLOSING HYMN* “Up From The Grave He Arose” (VS 1,2 & 3) No. 322
BENEDICTION*
May we go now in the blessing of God, who meets death with life, hatred with love,
and hopeless endings with abundant possibilities, to build a community of life, love,
and flourishing as Easter people, followers of the Risen Christ! Amen.
RESPONSE* “He Lives!” (VS 1 & 3) No. 310
POSTLUDE “Come People Of The Risen King” Getty/Townend
*Please stand as able
Mathew 28:1-10
The Resurrection
28 After the Sabbath, as Sunday morning was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other
Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake; an angel of the
Lord came down from heaven, rolled the stone away, and sat on it. 3 His appearance was
like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid that they
trembled and became like dead men. 5 The angel spoke to the women. “You must not be
afraid,” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he
has been raised, just as he said. Come here and see the place where he was lying. 7 Go
quickly now, and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from death, and now he is going to
Galilee ahead of you; there you will see him!’ Remember what I have told you.”
8 So they left the tomb in a hurry, afraid and yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Peace be with you.” They came up to him, took hold
of his feet, and worshiped him. 10 “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to them. “Go and tell my
brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Fellowship Ministry
April 12th will be hosted by Finance
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Mar 08
40
72
112
17
$8,007
Mar 15
47
52
99
$3,480
Mar 22
42
88
130
$6,498
Mar 29
42
72
114
$1,525
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $261,813 YTD Needed $279,125
Easter Received: $2,800 Easter Budget: $7,000
Easter Offering Received includes the following virtual Spiritual bouquets:
10 Daisies @ $20, 4 Daffodil @$50, 9 Tulips@$100, 2 Carnations@
$250, 2 Orchids @ $500, 0 Roses @ $1000