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
3:00pm Joy Circle,
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
5:30pm Finance, McMillen Room
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
6:00pm 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
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
4:00pm Free Movie Night, I Can Only Imagine 2
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Apr. 26 Free Movie Night, 4pm "I Can Only Imagine 2, Mercy Me"
Sun. May 3 Taco Bar, after 2nd service
Sat. May 9 Women's Tea, 11:30 - 1:30 Tickets $15
Fri. May 15 ELT Scholarship Application Deadline
Sat. May 16 Youth Group, 3PM leaders, 4PM youth, 5:30PM dinner
Sun. May 17 New Member Class, 1st session, after 2nd Service.
Sun. May 31 New Member Class, 2nd session, after 2nd Service.
Sat. Jun. 6 Scott and Bob’s Garden Tour, Leave church 9:45, Tour 10am
Sat. Jun. 27 Red Wings Horse Sanctuary, Leave church 9:30
Mon. Jun. 29 People's Kitchen, Food Prep, Kitchen 1pm
Tue. Jun. 30 People's Kitchen, Food Serving, Leave church 11am
Wed Aug. 5 Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 4pm behind Andreinis coee,
leave church 3.45
Sat Aug. 15 Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 10am behind Andreinis coee,
leave church 9.45
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 19, 2026 Third Sunday Of Easter 10:30 am
PRELUDE “I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever“ Martin Smith
HANDBELL INTROIT “ Easter Song” Annie Herring
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Easter people, we gather today as people who spent the week inundated with news
reports, social media posts, and reels that inundated us with information, worry, and
stress.
Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we carry the weight of being overwhelmed
and anxious, wondering who we can believe.
We gather as people who long for peace, for God to break through and bring us clarity and
hope once again.
Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we don’t always recognize when the Risen
One comes alongside us, showing us the way where there seems to be no way.
We gather as people hoping to catch a glimmer of Resurrection, ready for our hearts to
burn with the truth of the resurrected Christ.
Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we open our hearts to the possibility that
God’s Resurrection life is closer than we think.
Easter people, God knows the burdens we carry, and God is faithful to meet us where we
are with good news.
May the good news of the Resurrection astound us today as we come to worship God!
Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “Crown Him With Many Crowns” (VS 1,2 & 3) No. 327
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
O risen Christ, On the road to Emmaus, you were the disciples’ companion. Be at our side on
the journey of faith on life’s pathways and at every encounter, engender our compassion,
so that we may welcome others and listen to their stories. Kindle anew the desire to
proclaim your Word. May it illumine us, and may our hearts burn to bear witness to it.
May your Holy Spirit teach us the art of explaining scripture and open our hearts to recognize
you. Grant us the courage to become vulnerable so that our siblings may know you through
us and that we may know you through them. Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM “Christus Victor” (Amen) Matt Boswell
SCRIPTURE Luke 24:13-35
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Deb Bradley
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 Walk To Emmaus
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “You’re The Word Of God” Getty/Townend
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms (vs 1, 2 & 3) No. 133
BENEDICTION*
We go now in the courage and blessing of the Risen Christ to live as bearers of the
astounding good news to bring hope and peace in a world that so desperately needs
Resurrection. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Christ Beside Me” (vs 1 & 2) TFWS #2166
POSTLUDE “Victory In Jesus” E.M. Bartlett
*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: Adrian Paredes, Video: Susan Throndson.
Song Leader: Deborah Bradley
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Endowment
April 26th will be hosted by Joy Circle
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Mar 22
42
88
130
27
$6,498
Mar 29
42
72
114
37
$1,525
Apr 05
62
100
162
33
$9,595
Apr 12
42
56
98
$7,766
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $279,174 YTD Needed $293,439
Easter Received: $4,790 Easter Budget: $7,000