HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Endowment
June 28th will be hosted by Communications
Assisting in today's service –
Pastor: Rev. Mike Eggleston Liturgist: Judy Leonard, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: Carolyn Anderson
Song Leader: Tricia Stewart
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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June 21, 2026 4th Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 am
PRELUDE “On Eagle’s Wings” Michael Joncas
HANDBELL INTROIT “Morning Has Broken” Arr. Valerie Stephenson
CALL TO WORSHIP*
When we feel abandoned and alone, unable to find a way out of the wilderness that
surrounds, we cry out to God…
And God listens to us.
When we feel discouraged and defeated, unsure we will ever really be able to make
ends meet and worried that no matter how hard we work, it will never be enough, we cry
out to God…
And God listens to us.
When we feel lost and forgotten, unable to find the words for the grief, isolation, and
despair that we feel, our hearts cry out to God…
And God pays attention to us.
As we gather in this place and time, remember: You are not alone. God knows where you
are, and God listens to the cries of our hearts.
May we also listen to one another as God guides us toward the cool, refreshing
waters we need to continue on our journey as the family of God.
ATTENDANCE
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
May 24
42
112
154
33
187
$2,509
May 31
34
63
97
33
130
$4,034
June 07
41
75
116
116
$13,557
June 14
46
80
126
126
$4,002
Weekly Needed: $7,175
YTD Received: $334,353 YTD Needed $357,852
OPENING HYMN* “This Is My Father’s World” No. 144
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Holy God, Creator of all that is, Donor of Grace, and Giver of Life: There are chasms
in our lives, deep valleys that separate us from one another and from You.
We confess that we have allowed those rifts to grow, for fear of admitting our part in
the separation, for fear of being rejected when we reach out.
You call us to a reconciled life, to healed relationships, To a wholeness with each
other and with You.
Mend us, we pray, and make us new creations through the power and love of Christ,
in whose name we pray. Amen.
HANDBELL ANTHEM* “Do Lord” Arr. Valerie Stephenson
SCRIPTURE Genesis 21:8-21 - Matthew 10:28-31
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT Mary Whitson, 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 “Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is” TFWS #2119
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is” TFWS #2119
SERMON Father Abraham’s Dilemma
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Lead On, O King Eternal” Henry T. Smart
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” (vs 1, 3 & 5) TFWS #2140
BENEDICTION*
May God, our Guide and Guardian, bless us and keep us, and may we rest in the
assurance that God hears our cries, draws us together as a family, and points us
down the path toward well-being and flourishing for all creation. Amen.
RESPONSE* “I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” (first verse only) TFWS #2151
POSTLUDE “King Of Heaven” Ingram/Baloche
*Please stand as able
