CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOMENT
We invite all children and youth to participate in this intergenerational time of learning
about Jesus.
Rev. Tim Olson, 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 His Name Is Wonderful No. 174
Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Response More Precious Than Silver TFWS #2065
SERMON Be A Good Neighbor And Love God
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory Jesus Draw Me Nearer Getty, Becker
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication*
CLOSING HYMN* Blessed Assurance No. 369
BENEDICTION*
[All] May God bless us with the assurance that we are chosen children of God,
empowered and equipped by the Spirit to live as the Family of God in a world in
desperate need of the good news. Amen.
RESPONSE He Is Exalted TFWS #2070
POSTLUDE Rain Down Jaime Cortez
Assisting in today's service – Pastors: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Rev. Tim Olson.
Liturgist: Judy Leonard, Organ: Brad Bettencourt, Sound Tech:
Video Tech: Alex Paredes, Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler.
Song Leader: Tricia Stewart, Sacristan: Lorie Ford.
Ushers & Greeters: Carol & Art Gary, Rose Ann Steiner, Paul Holden.
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805-481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com
WorshipWeekly.com
October 18, 2026
Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors
The People of The United Methodist Church
Informal Order of Service 8:30 a.m.
GRANDE RIINGERS Prelude At Dawn Lynn Shaw Bailey
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Appreciation
GRANDE RINGERS Built On A Rock Arr. Jacques M. Keams
PRAISE SONGS How Great Is Our God
Endless Light
Thank You Lord
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ILLUMINATION Heart Of Worship
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:15-22
SERMON Be A Good Neighbor And Love God
OFFERING Jesus Loves Me Hallelujah (Vs 1, CH, Vs 2, CH)
COMMUNION SONG Communion Song
FINAL BLESSING Just As I Am
CLOSING I Saw The Light
Assisting in today's service – Pastors: Rev. Wesley Thompson, Rev. Tim Olson.
Liturgist: Mary Throndson, 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, Sound/Video Tech: Mary Jorstad, Joel Anderson.
Sacristan: Lorie Ford, Communion Steward: Frank Williams,
Ushers & Greeters: Frank & Patty Williams.
Traditional Order of Service 10:30 a.m.
PRELUDE 10,000 Reasons Bless The Lord Myrin/Redman
GRANDE RINGERS Prelude At Dawn Lynn Shaw Bailey
CALLTO WORSHIP*
[Liturgist] We are chosen children of God, bound together by the Holy Spirit.
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we belong to one another.
Liturgist] The Spirit empowers us to live as imitators of Christ in love of God, neighbor,
self, and all creation.
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we learn to love one another.
[Liturgist] The Spirit inspires us to receive God’s Word with joy in a world that rejects the
good news.
[All] We belong to God, and through God, we live in joy with one another.
[Liturgist] Come, let us worship in the assurance of God’s love that chooses us,
empowers us, and inspires us to live as the family of Christ.
[All] We come to worship God in the assurance that we belong to God, and through
God, we belong to one another. Amen.
OPENING HYMN* Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty No. 64
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Appreciation
OPENING PRAYER
[All] Loving, living God, be among us now. Show us your way. Guide our steps.
Live in us, that we may be people of steadfast hope and powerful giving. Help us
hear your words, challenging us to give you all the things that are yours. Help us
remember that all we are and all we have are gifts from you, gifts to be shared in
service and love. Holy One among us, help us be a holy people who receive your
word with joy and live your message with love. Amen.
GRANDE RINGERS Built On A Rock Arr. Jacques M. Kearns
SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:15-22
Matthew 22:15-22
The Question about Paying Taxes
15 The Pharisees went off and made a plan to trap Jesus with questions.
16 Then they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's
party. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth
about God's will for people, without worrying about what others think, because
you pay no attention to anyone's status.
17 Tell us, then, what do you think? Is it against our Law to pay taxes to the
Roman Emperor, or not?”
18 Jesus, however, was aware of their evil plan, and so he said, “You
hypocrites! Why are you trying to trap me?
19 Show me the coin for paying the tax!” They brought him the coin,
20 and he asked them, “Whose face and name are these?”
21 “The Emperor's,” they answered. So Jesus said to them, “Well, then, pay to
the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God what belongs to
God.” 22 When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went
away.
HOSPITALITY: Today hosted by Mary, Martha, Esther Circle
October 25th will be hosted by Endowment/ELT
Weekly Events:
Mon.
Oct. 19
6:00 pm
Gerry's Quilt Class, Criswell Hall
Tue.
Oct. 20
9:00 am
Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
10:00 am
Sew ‘n Sews & Crafts, McMillen Rm #113
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
3:00 pm
Joy Circle, member’s home
3:00 pm
Endowment Meeting, Criswell
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
5:30 pm
Finance, McMillen Rm #113
7:30 pm
Friendly Neighborhood Big Band Rehearsal, Criswell Hall
Wed.
Oct. 21
9:00 am
Church Work Morning
2:00 pm
Church Council Meeting, McMillian
6:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thu.
Oct. 22
9:00 am
Fast walking & Tai Chi, Criswell Hall
11:00 am
Chair Yoga, Criswell Hall
5:00 pm
Bell Choir Rehearsal, Rm #115
Fri.
Oct. 23
10:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting Parks & Recreation, Criswell Hall
Sun.
Oct. 25
8:30 am
Informal Worship Service
10:30 am
Traditional Worship Service
Alternative Christmas Boutique, after both services
12:00 pm
UWF Food Outreach
4:00 pm
Movie Night, 4pm, ET
Upcoming Events:
Mon.
Oct. 26
Little Pink Houses of Hope Dinner
Sun.
Nov. 1
See’s Candy Sales Kicko
Fri.-
Sun.
Nov. 6-8
Holiday Boutique 9am-2pm, Friday & Saturday. Sunday
after both services
Sun.
Nov. 8
Start of 7 Weeks of Advent
Sat.
Nov. 14
John Lindsey Presentation on El Nino,10:30, Sanctuary
Sat.
Youth Group, Adults 3pm, Youth 4pm, Dinner 5:30pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Children, Youth Committee, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 15
Boutique - Last Chance
Sun.
Nov. 15
Pennies for Turkeys, after both services
Sat.
Nov. 21
Free Golf Lessons for Youth at Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 2-4pm
Sun.
Nov. 22
Pennies for Turkeys after both services
Sun.
Nov. 29
UWF Food Outreach, 12pm
Sun.
Nov. 29
Advent Workshop, 11:30am lunch @ crafts, Criswell Hall
Fri.
Dec. 4
Deadline to order See’s Candy
Sat.
Dec. 5
Holiday Extravaganza Talent Show, 5-7pm
ATTENDANCE
STEWARDSHIP
WEEK
8:30
10:30
IN-
PERSON
VIDEO
TOTAL
Weekly Needed $7,740
Sep 20
50
77
127
32
158
$5,611
Sep 27
40
87
127
36
163
$2,935
Oct 04
40
71
111
40
151
$10,001
Oct 11
36
90
126
126
$7,925
YTD Received: $102,561 (YTD Needed: $116,100
