WHAT'S H A PPE NIN G !
Weekly Events:
Mon. 4:30pm Communications, Library
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
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am Mary, Martha, 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
11:45am New Member class 2st session
4:00pm Free Movie Night, "My Spy" Criswell Hall
Assisting in today's service - Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Rose Ann Steiner, Choir Director: David Johns, 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 24, 2026 Pentecost Sunday 10:30 am
PRELUDE “In The Presence Of Jehovah ” Geron & Becky Davis
INTROIT “ Holy, Holy ” TFWS #2039
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Beloved, the Spirit of Truth gathers us here to receive and discern God’s good news
working among us.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
The Spirit of Love draws us together to receive and restore life-giving relationships with
God and one another.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
[The Spirit of Freedom knits us together to receive and renew the bonds of empathy,
justice, and peace that bind us together in the work for liberation and wholeness.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Beloved, the Holy Spirit is here, moving and working among us. Will you come and receive
all the Spirit has to give?
We come to receive the Spirit’s abundant and gracious gifts that we may be a people
who live out God’s truth, love, and freedom in our neighborhood, community, and
throughout all creation. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” (Vs 1,2,3,4,& 6) No. 57
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Send forth your Spirit, O God, and renew the face of the earth. Dwell among us, even
though your presence will startle and unsettle us. Grant us your peace, we pray, as
justice and love pour down upon the yearning earth. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Lead On O King Eternal ” By. Shurtleff, Smart
SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-21
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Maria Hamane, 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 “Holy Ground” TFWS #2272
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Holy Ground” TFWS #2272
SERMON Pentecost
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Holy Spirit, Rain Down” Russell Fragar
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” (Vs 1,2,3 & 4) No. 64
BENEDICTION*
Family of God, may we go now in the blessing of the Spirit who inspires us to seek
God’s truth, empowers us to share God’s love with empathy and compassion, and
emboldens us to live in the freedom of the Spirit who binds us to God and one another
that we may be truly free. Amen.
RESPONSE* “Glory Be To The Father” No.70
POSTLUDE “Sweet. Sweet, Spirit” Doris Akers
*Please stand as able
Upcoming Events:
Sat. Jun. 06 Scott and Bob’s Garden Tour, Leave church 9:45, Tour 10am
Sun. Jun. 07 Blessing of the shawls, both services.
Sun. Jun. 07 ELT Scholarships awarded. both services
Sat. Jun. 13 Youth Group, Progressive BBQ starting at 4:00 at church
Sat. Jun. 27 Red Wings Horse Sanctuary, Leave church 9:30 Tour 10:30
Mon. Jun. 29 People's Kitchen, Food Prep, Kitchen 1pm
Tue. Jun. 30 People's Kitchen, Food Serving, Leave church 11am
Sun. Jul. 05 Independence Day Barbeque after 2nd service
Sat. Jul . 11 Youth Group. 3pm Leaders, 4pm Adults, 5:30pm dinner
Sat. Aug. 01 Youth Group: Labyrinth & Low Country Boil at Lucy & Elwoods, 4PM
Wed Aug. 05 Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 4pm behind Andreinis coee,
leave church 3.45
Sat Aug. 15 Arroyo Grande History Gentle Walking Tour, 10am behind Andreinis coee,
leave church 9.45
Sat. Aug. 15 District Youth and Family Events in Oxnard, 10am - 3pm.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Sta Parish
May 24th will be hosted by Nominating Committee
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
Apr 26
37
85
122
14
136
$4,004
May 03
32
77
109
29
138
$5,777
May 10
35
68
103
19
122
$13,663
May 17
44
95
139
139
$4,382
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $310,252 YTD Needed $329,224
