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
7:00pm Trustees, McMillen Room
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am Fellowship Ministry, Library
5:30pm Worship Team, 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
Sat. 11:30am Women’s Tea Tickets $20
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
Fri. May 15 ELT Scholarship Application Deadline
Fri- Sat May 15-16 Church Yard Sale (Children’s Center Liquidation)
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
Sun. Jun 07 Blessing of the shawls 1st and 2nd service
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
Andreini’s 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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May 03, 2026 Fifth Sunday Of Easter 10:30 am
PRELUDE “Lord, I Need You” Reeves, Stanfill, Maher
INTROIT “ Bless His Holy Name ” TFWS #2015
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Easter people, in the midst of our questions and doubts, Jesus answers:
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
In the midst of our worry and distress, Jesus assures us:
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
In the midst of misinformation, confusion, and distrust, Jesus reminds us:
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
In the midst of dead ends and impossible challenges, Jesus shows us:
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
Come, let us worship as we learn to follow Christ, our way, our truth, and our life.
Come, let us worship! Thanks be to God! Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “All Creatures Of Our God And King” (Vs 1,2 ,3 & 5) No. 62
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Ever-gracious, Way-Making God,
we celebrate the gifts of your Spirit.
You have not fed us a diet of shame or shrinking,
but with the milk of your truth,
you have made us strong and faithful servants of Christ.
You call us to take up the mantle of justice and to follow wherever faith leads us.
You fill us with strength and hope,
and you invite us to share in the cost and joys of discipleship.
You promise us splendor and beauty in this life and in the world to come.
Meet us here, we pray,
that your word will be fulfilled in our hearing
and that your Spirit will fill us with courage. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Sing Out Children Of God” Martin & Barrett
SCRIPTURE John 14:1-14
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Mary Whitson, Christina Cuddy
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 “Seek Ye First” No. 405
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Seek Ye First” No. 405
SERMON Believe
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone” Tomlin/Giglio, Trad. Melody
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
COMMUNION “Be Still and Know” Steven Curtis Chapman
CLOSING HYMN* “Victory In Jesus” (Vs 1,2 & 3) No. 370
BENEDICTION*
May God bless you as you leave this place to follow the Way, to seek after the Truth,
and to rejoice in the Life of the Triune God who draws us together and sends us out to
be agents of Resurrection life in a hurting world. Amen.
RESPONSE* “When we all Get to Heaven” (Vs 1 & 3) No. 701
POSTLUDE “Rigaudon” By Andre Campra
*Please stand as able
Assisting in today's service - Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Choir Director: Tricia Stewart, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: Susan Throndson.
Song Leader: Deborah Bradley, Drums: Xander Thompson.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther
May 10th will be hosted by Membership Care
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Apr 05
62
100
162
44
206
$9,595
Apr 12
42
56
98
36
134
$7,766
Apr 19
52
93
145
30
175
$3,251
Apr 26
37
85
122
122
$4,004
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $286,429 YTD Needed $307,753
Easter Received: $5,390 Easter Budget: $7,000
Native American Sunday $696
