Today’s Flowers Are In Memory Of
Family and Friends of Bobbi Merris
From Mike Harrod & Terry Carver
Today’s Flowers In Honor Of
Cristy Van Hook
Happy Birthday
From Lamar Van Hook
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
August 23, 2026 8:30 a.m.
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
OPENING PRAISE “Rock Of Ages Jesus Is The Rock”
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS “Arise”
“My Savior My God ”
“Be The Strength Of My Life ”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION “Gratitude”
SCRIPTURE Matthew 16:13-20
SERMON Who do you Say Jesus is?
OFFERING “We Fall Down”
COMMUNION SONG “At The Cross ”
FINAL BLESSING “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
CLOSING “Nobody”
W HA T ' S H A PPE N I NG!
Weekly Events:
Mon. 4:30pm Communications, Library
6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue 9:00am Tai Chi, Crswell 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. 9:00am Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sat. 4:00pm 4pm –6pm Youth Group Empty Bowls at Evelyn & Deb’s home
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
2 - 4pm Movie Night My Spy
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Sta Parish
August 30th Will be hosted by Trustees
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Liturgist:, David Beard,
Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Bass Guitar: Bob Jorstad,
Vocalists: Connie Clark , Pam Garza. Drum: Xander Thompson
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
Weekly Needed $7,740
July 26
34
56
90
26
$6,777
Aug 02
35
87
122
29
$7,504
Aug 09
45
68
113
10
$11,825
Aug 16
43
72
115
14
$8,349
YTD Received: $54,401 YTD Needed $50,099
Our Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30
Matthew 16:13-20
Peter's Declaration about Jesus
13 Jesus went to the territory near the town of Caesarea
Philippi, where he asked his disciples, “Who do people say
the Son of Man is?”
14 “Some say John the Baptist,” they answered. “Others say
Elijah, while others say Jeremiah or some other prophet.”
15 “What about you?” he asked them. “Who do you say I
am?”
16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of
the living God.”
17 “Good for you, Simon son of John!” answered Jesus. “For
this truth did not come to you from any human being, but it
was given to you directly by my Father in heaven.
18 And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock
foundation I will build my church, and not even death will
ever be able to overcome it.
19 I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven; what you
prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you
permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”
20 Then Jesus ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he
was the Messiah.,
Matthew 16:13-20
Peter's Declaration about Jesus
13 Jesus went to the territory near the town of Caesarea
Philippi, where he asked his disciples, “Who do people say
the Son of Man is?”
14 “Some say John the Baptist,” they answered. “Others say
Elijah, while others say Jeremiah or some other prophet.”
15 “What about you?” he asked them. “Who do you say I
am?”
16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of
the living God.”
17 “Good for you, Simon son of John!” answered Jesus. “For
this truth did not come to you from any human being, but it
was given to you directly by my Father in heaven.
18 And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock
foundation I will build my church, and not even death will
ever be able to overcome it.
19 I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven; what you
prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you
permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”
20 Then Jesus ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he
was the Messiah.
UPCOMING EVENTS :
Fri. Sep 4 Plantel Nursery Tour, Santa Maria, 10am, Meet
at church 9:20
Sat. Sep12 Dana Adobe History Day. Carpool from
church at 9:30
Sun. Sep 13 Volunteer Appreciation Sunday after 2nd
service. Includes lunch and games.
Sat. Sep 26 District Women's Retreat at our church
Sun. Oct 4 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3PM
Sun. Oct 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both
services
Mon. Oct 26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner
Nov 6,8,16 Boutique
Sat. Nov 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino. 10:30
Sun. Dec 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert 3pm
Tue. Dec 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. 1pm,
Advance on-line signup required.
Thu, Dec17 Alternate date: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant. 1pm, Advance on-line signup required.
UPCOMING EVENTS :
Fri. Sep 4 Plantel Nursery Tour, Santa Maria, 10am, Meet
at church 9:20
Sat. Sep12 Dana Adobe History Day. Carpool from
church at 9:30
Sun. Sep 13 Volunteer Appreciation Sunday after 2nd
service. Includes lunch and games.
Sat. Sep 26 District Women's Retreat at our church
Sun. Oct 4 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3PM
Sun. Oct 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both
services
Mon. Oct 26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner
Nov 6,8,16 Boutique
Sat. Nov 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino. 10:30
Sun. Dec 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert 3pm
Tue. Dec 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. 1pm,
Advance on-line signup required.
Thu, Dec17 Alternate date: Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power
Plant. 1pm, Advance on-line signup required.