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
1:30pm Finance, Library
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 UWF Steering Committee, Library
1:30pm Mission Team, McMillen Room
5:30pm Daughters of Grace Circle, Library
6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
1030am Sta Parish, McMillen Room
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
11:30am Nominations, Library
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Hand Bell Room, #115
Fri. 8:00am Church Yard Sale, 8am to 2pm
10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
10:30am UWF Book Club, Library
Sat. 8:00am Yard Sale 8am to 1pm, Church
3:00pm Youth Group 3pm Leaders, 4pm Youth, 5pm Dinner
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Upcoming Events:
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
Assisting in today's service - Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Rossalyn Clauson, 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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May 10, 2026 Sixth Sunday Of Easter 10:30 am
PRELUDE “On Eagle’s Wings” / ”Be Thou My Vision” Joncas/Traditional
INTROIT “ Agnus Dei ” Women’s Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Easter people, no matter the bends and curves in our path, Jesus does not leave us alone
on this journey of faith.
God gives us the Spirit, our Advocate and Helper.
The Spirit lives in and among us, pointing us all toward the way, the truth, and the life of
Jesus.
God gives us the Spirit, our Guide and Guardian.
The Spirit draws us into God’s story, showing us how to cooperate in writing God’s dream
into reality.
God gives us the Spirit, our Dream-Giver and Story-Keeper.
Easter people, God’s story abides in you, calling you to live as co-creators of love and
abundant life.
We come to worship God and listen for the Spirit who inspires, guides, and helps us
join in God’s story, until God’s kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “There’s A Song In The Air” (Vs 1,2 ,3 & 4) No. 249
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
God of all time and space,
you initiated the relationship of love and generosity with creation
at a time before and beyond all knowing.
Through the Word and the Spirit,
you continue in eternal love for all beings.
Fill us with a deep and abiding awareness of your presence,
your call, and your grace in our lives and in our world.
Shape us into the people you have made us to be –
poured out in creative mercy
for the sake of Jesus Christ in all creation. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “She Will Be Called Blessed” Elizabeth de Gravelles /Joseph Barlowe
SCRIPTURE John 14:15-21
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Deb Bradley, Youth Leader
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 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” No. 334
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Sweet, Sweet Spirit ” No. 334
SERMON The Promise of the Holy Spirit
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “For The Beauty Of The Earth” Conrad Kocher
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “There’s Within My Heart A Melody” (Vs 1,4 & 5) No. 380
BENEDICTION*
Go now to love and serve God in the blessing of the Spirit who journeys with you as we
live the unfolding story of God’s dream for creation here and now. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Agnus Dei” Choir & Congregation
POSTLUDE “O, The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus” Thomas J. Williams
*Please stand as able
John 14:15-21
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
15 “If you love me, you will obey my commandments. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will
give you another Helper, who will stay with you forever. 17 He is the Spirit, who reveals the
truth about God. The world cannot receive him, because it cannot see him or know him.
But you know him, because he remains with you and is in you. 18 “When I go, you will not
be left all alone; I will come back to you. 19 In a little while the world will see me no more,
but you will see me; and because I live, you also will live. 20 When that day comes, you will
know that I am in my Father and that you are in me, just as I am in you. 21 “Those who
accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. My Father will love
those who love me; I too will love them and reveal myself to them.”
Today’s Flowers are In Memory of
CG & Ann Cantrell, Harold & Anna Lee Steiner
From Rose Ann Steiner
Ray & Melba Bettencourt
From Brad Bettencourt
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Membership Care
May 17th will be hosted by Mission Team
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
Apr 12
42
56
98
36
$7,766
Apr 19
52
93
145
30
$3,251
Apr 26
37
85
122
10
$4,004
May 03
32
77
109
$5,777
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $292,206 YTD Needed $314,910