WHAT'S HA P P ENI N G
Weekly Events:
Mon. 4:30pm Communications, Library
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
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am Mary, Martha, Esther, Circle, McMillen Room#113
Thu. 11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, McMillen Room
Sat. 4:00pm Youth Group, Labyrinth & Low Country Boil at Lucy & Elwoods
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
Children’s Sunday School Kicko
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Joy Circle
August 2
nd
will be hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther
Assisting in today's service –
Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist: Judy Leonard, Organ: Brad Bettencourt,
Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Sound Tech: Adrian Paredes, Video: Susan Throndson
Special Music: Mikayah Thompson, Fiona Giannetto, Tricia Stewart.
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
July 26, 2026
10:30 am
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
ATTENDANCE
Weekly Needed $7,157
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
STEWARDSHIP
June 28
37
57
94
23
117
$3,836
July 05
35
72
107
32
139
$7,395
July 12
41
49
90
16
106
$3,276
July 19
34
65
99
99
$5,275
PRELUDE “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Featherston/Gordon
INTROIT “Seek Ye First” ( Vs 1) No. 405
CALL TO WORSHIP*
Beloved, this is the core of our faith: nothing can separate us from the love of God in
Christ Jesus.
Thanks be to God!
God’s never-ending love surrounds us and calls us, assuring us that through God’s love,
all things will work together for God’s good purposes.
Thanks be to God!
God’s never-breaking love empowers us in the face of temptation, distress, division, and
scarcity to hold onto our faith and work together for the flourishing of all God’s good
creation.
Thanks be to God!
Come, let us worship God who is Love, trusting that through joy and sorrow, happiness
and despair, contentment and pain, Love will carry us through.
Thanks be to God who forms, connects, and guides us through Love. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* “This is My Father's World” ( Vs 1,2 &3) No. 144
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
God, Your extravagant love has called us together. Long before we even knew You, You
already knew us, and had chosen us to be part of Your own family— sisters and brothers
with our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. What amazing love You have shown toward us! And
so we come before You with praise and thanksgiving, offering You the worship of our
hearts and lives, and opening ourselves to the prompting and leading of Your Holy Spirit.
Receive our worship—our praise and prayers and offerings— through the intercession of
Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
May the time we spend here in Your presence bring honor and glory to Your Name.
Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC “Cornerstone” Morgan , Marine & Liljero
SCRIPTURE Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning
about Jesus. Mary Whitson, Youth Teacher
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 “More Precious Than Silver “ TFWS #2065
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “More Precious Than Silver “ TFWS #2065
SERMON:
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “There Is A Redeemer” Melody Green
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* “And Can It Be That I Should Gain” (Vs 1,2 & 4) No. 363
BENEDICTION*
May we go now in the blessing and assurance that nothing can separate us from the
love of God. May this good news inspire us all to take up the hard work of building
community and acting for the flourishing of all our neighbors, because we do not
act on our own—we act on the power of God’s never-ending love. Amen.
RESPONSE “Seek Ye First” (Vs 2) No. 405
POSTLUDE “When We All Get To Heaven” Emily Wilson
*Please stand as able