CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning about Jesus.
Mary Whitson, Youth Teacher & Proclaimer
Mary Throndson, Children’s Teacher
[All] 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 “Open Our Eyes Lord” TFWS #2086
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response “Jesus, Name Above All Names” TFWS #2071
SERMON The Stone the Builders Rejected
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory “Be The Centre” Michael Frye
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
COMMUNION “No Other Name” Robert Gay
CLOSING HYMN* “Cornerstone”
BENEDICTION*
[All] May we go now as people who have received much. Care for what has been
entrusted to us. Seek justice, practice mercy and make room for new growth. May
the God who plants, the Christ who calls us to bear fruit, and the Spirit who brings
new life go with us, now and always. Amen.
RESPONSE “My Hope Is Built” (Vs 1) No. 368
POSTLUDE “Blessed Assurance” Phoebe P. Knapp
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson
Liturgist: Carolyn Anderson, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Sound Tech: Video: Alex
Paredes, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler, Song Leader: Tricia Stewart
Ushers & Greeters: Gary & Carol Gary, Rose Ann Stiener, Judy Neufeld.
Sacristan: Lorie Ford, Communion Stewards: Nancy Gerrish, Jean Cawelti,
Jack & Christina Cuddy,
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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October 04, 2026
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
Informal Order of Service 8:30 a.m.
OPENING PRAISE “A New Hallelujah”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAISE SONGS “All Who Trust”
“Once Again”
“Bless The Lord Oh My Soul”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION “This Is Amazing Grace”
SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:33-46
SERMON The Stone the Builders Rejected
OFFERING “Trust And Obey”
COMMUNION SONG “Create In Me A Clean Heart”
FINAL BLESSING “Cares Chorus”
CLOSING “To A Thousand Generations”
Assisting in today's service – Pastor: Rev. Wesley Thompson,
Liturgist: Sharon Roemer, Praise Team Leader: Mike Clark,
Acoustic Guitar’s: Mike Clark, Deb Bradley, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler,
Bass Guitar: Bob Jorstad, Vocalists: Deb Bradley, Connie Clark, Pam Garza,
Drum: Xander Thompson, Sacristan: Lorie Ford, Communion Steward: Dave Bolterman,
Ushers & Greeters: Dave & Dorine Bolterman.
Traditional Order of Service 10:30 a.m.
PRELUDE “How He Loves“ John Mark McMillan
INTROIT “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” (Vs 1) No. 57
CALL TO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] The lost and the lonely, the broken and breaking, the tired and the aching who
long for nourishment found at your feast. The done and the doubting, the wishing and
wondering, the puzzled and pondering who long for the company found at your feast.
[All] GATHER US IN!
[Liturgist] The proud and pretentious, the sure and superior, the never inferior who long for
the leveling found at your feast. The bright and the bustling, the stirrers, the shakers, the
kind laughter makers who long for the deeper joys found at your feast.
[All] GATHER US IN!
[Liturgist] From corner or limelight, from mansion or campsite, from fears and obsession,
from tears and depression, from untold excesses, from treasured successes, to meet, to
eat, to be given a seat, be joined to the vine, be offered new wine, become like the least,
be found at the feast.
[All] GATHER US IN!
OPENING HYMN* “Grace Alone” TFWS #2162
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
[All] God of the vineyard, You plant, nurture and sustain.
You entrust Your world to our care and invite us to share in its flourishing.
Gather us now, turn our attention from what we possess; to what we have received,
and make us ready to bear good fruit.
CHOIR ANTHEM “One Bread, One Body” No. 620
SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:33-46
Matthew 21:33-46
The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard
33 “Listen to another parable,” Jesus said. “There was once a landowner who planted a
vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a hole for the wine press, and built a watchtower. Then
he rented the vineyard to tenants and left home on a trip. 34 When the time came to gather
the grapes, he sent his slaves to the tenants to receive his share of the harvest. 35 The
tenants grabbed his slaves, beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again the man
sent other slaves, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same
way. 37 Last of all he sent his son to them. ‘Surely they will respect my son,’ he said. 38 But
when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the owner's son. Come on,
let's kill him, and we will get his property!’ 39 So they grabbed him, threw him out of the
vineyard, and killed him. 40 “Now, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to
those tenants?” Jesus asked. 41 “He will certainly kill those evil men,” they answered, “and
rent the vineyard out to other tenants, who will give him his share of the harvest at the right
time.” 42 Jesus said to them, “Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? ‘The stone
which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.
This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!’ 43 “And so I tell you,” added Jesus,
“the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce the
proper fruits.” 44 [a]
45 The chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus' parables and knew that he was talking
about them, 46 so they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds, who
considered Jesus to be a prophet.
[a] Matthew 21:44 Some manuscripts add verse 44: Whoever falls on this stone will be cut to
pieces; and if the stone falls on someone, it will crush him to dust (see Lk 20.18).
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Finance
October 11th will be hosted by Joy Circle
Weekly Events:
Mon. 6:00pm Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue 9:00am Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00am Sew ‘n Sews & Crafts, McMillen Rm #113
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00pm Bell Choir, Rm #115
7:00pm Trustees, McMillen Rn #113
7:30pm Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed. 9:00am Church Work Morning
10:00am Fellowship Ministry, Library
5:30pm Daughter’s of Grace Circle, Library
5:30pm Worship Team, McMillen Rm #113
6:00pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu. 9:00am Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:30am Sta Parish, McMillen Rm #113
11:00am Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
11:30am Nominations Committee, McMillen Rm #113
5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
Fri. 10:00am Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun. 8:30am Informal Worship Service
10:30am Traditional Worship Service
3:00pm Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat. Oct. 17 Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Sun. Oct. 25 Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both services.
Sun. Oct. 25 Movie Night, 4pm, ET
Mon. Oct. 26 Little Pink Houses of Hope dinner.
Fri-Sun. Nov 6-8 Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday. Sunday after both services.
Sat. Nov. 14 John Lindsey presentation on El Nino,10:30.
Sat. Nov. 14 Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Sun. Nov. 15 Boutique - Last Chance after both services.
Sat. Nov. 21 Free Golf Lessons for Youth Group at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm.
Sat. Dec. 5 Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm.
Sun. Dec. 6 Friendly Neighborhood Band Concert, 3pm.
Tue. Dec. 8 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance on-line signup required.
Sat. Dec. 12 Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm.
Thu, Dec. 17 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 1pm. Advance on-line
signup required.
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
Weekly Needed $7,740
Sep 06
47
51
98
30
$6,092
Sep 13
44
78
122
46
$10,318
Sep 20
50
77
127
28
$5,611
Sep 27
40
87
127
$2,935
YTD Received: $84,635 (Nepal) $1,250 YTD Needed: $100,620
142ND Anniversary $578