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 Mary, Marhta, Esther Circle McMillen Room
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
Taco Bar, after 2nd service
Upcoming Events:
Sat. May 9 Women's Tea, 11:30 - 1:30 Tickets $20
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 06 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 05 Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 4pm behind
Andreinis coee, leave church 3.45
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 26, 2026 Fourth Sunday Of Easter 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Here I Am, Send Me” John Purifoy
INTROIT “ How Majestic Is Your Name ” TFWS #2023
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Easter people, we gather to worship and to listen, to learn the sound, the feel, the cadence
of the Shepherd’s voice.
We come seeking our Shepherd’s voice.
We gather to worship and to discern, to learn how to recognize our Shepherd’s voice
amidst the chaos and noise of our lives.
We come seeking our Shepherd’s voice.
We gather to worship and to find shelter, to learn to trust our Shepherd’s voice to guide us
to safety and provide for us in all things.
We come seeking our Shepherd’s voice.
Come, let us worship as we listen for the voice of Jesus who guides us, protects us,
provides for us, and draws us together in community.
We come to worship as the family of Christ, a flock seeking and following our
Shepherd’s voice. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Vs 1,2 &4) No. 110
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Loving Shepherd,
you know our names;
you care for us.
When we face darkness and death,
journey beside 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.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Simple Praise” Courtney, Martin
SCRIPTURE John 10:1-10
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 “Give Thanks” TFWS #2036
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Give Thanks” TFWS #2036
SERMON Sheep
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Your Grace Is Enough” Matt Maher
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us (vs 1, 3 &4) No. 381
BENEDICTION*
May God bless us with open hearts and minds so that together we may pay attention,
discern, and follow your Shepherd’s voice, for that is the way that leads to abundant
life on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Jesus, Name Above All Names” (vs 1 & 2) TFWS #2071
POSTLUDE “Shine, Jesus Shine” Graham Kendrick
*Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service - Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Michelle Richardson, Choir Director: Tricia Stewart, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: Susan Throndson.
Song Leader: Deborah Bradley
Today’s Flowers are In Honor of
Rev. Robert & Edwina Wright
From Thompson Family
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Joy Circle
May 3rd will be hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Mar 29
42
72
114
37
171
$1,525
Apr 05
62
100
162
33
195
$9,595
Apr 12
42
56
98
98
$7,766
Apr 19
52
93
145
145
$3,251
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $282,425 YTD Needed $300,596
Easter Received: $5,390 Easter Budget: $7,000
Native American Sunday $671
