WHAT'S HA P P ENI N G
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue 9:00am Tai Chi, Chriswell Hall
10:00am Sew ‘n Sews, McMillen Room #113
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
7:00PM Trustees McMillen Room #113
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work, Morning
2:00pm Church Council McMillen Room #113
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
10:30am UWF Book Club, Library
Sat. 3:00pm Youth Group, 4pm Leaders,5:30pm dinner
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Fellowship Ministry
July 19th will be hosted by Finance
Assisting in today's service –
Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist: Joyce Singleman, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: Susan Throndson
Special Music: Dave Anderson.
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
July 12, 2026
10:30 am
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
ATTENDANCE
Weekly Needed $7,175
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
STEWARDSHIP
June 14
46
80
126
$4,002
June 21
40
76
116
26
$3,743
June 28
37
57
94
18
$3,836
July 05
35
72
107
$7,395
YTD Received: $7,395 YTD Needed $7,175
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30
PRELUDE “Glorify Thy Name” Donna Adkins
INTROIT “Be Thou My Vision” (vs 1) No.451
CALL TO WORSHIP*
We gather today in the midst of busy lives and hectic schedules that mirror the chaotic
pace of the world around us.
We come to set our minds on the guidance of the Spirit.
We gather as people inundated with constant information, fast-moving news cycles,
and ever-present alerts vying for our attention.
We come to set our minds on the guidance of the Spirit.
We gather as people seeking to anchor ourselves in the faith as the world around us is
blown to and fro by waves of fear, scarcity, and reactivity.
We come to set our minds on the guidance of the Spirit.
Beloved, come. Come to find rest, grounding, and guidance in the Spirit who dwells in
you.
We come to set our minds on the Spirit who guides us and draws us together toward
life, peace, and flourishing. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “Wonderful Words of Life” No.600
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
Loving God, you created life in us and all around us. Open us to receive your gifts of
your world and your word that we may be not just hearers of the word, but doers
also. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC “If With All Your Hearts” Felix Mendelssohn
SCRIPTURE Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning
about Jesus. Rev. Tim Olson, Youth Pastor
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: Listen If You Have Ears
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Thou Art Worthy” Pauline Mills
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “And Can It Be That I Should Gain” (vs 1,3, & 5) No. 363
BENEDICTION*
May the Spirit who dwells in us bless us with open minds to receive God’s wisdom,
open hearts to follow God’s guidance, and open doors that we may together build
God’s kingdom of life and peace on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
RESPONSE “Be Thou My Vision” (vs 3) No. 451
POSTLUDE “Everlasting God” Brown, Riley
*Please stand as able