14 April What Makes All The Difference? First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande 275 North Halcyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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1 First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande 275 North Halcyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA What Makes All The Difference? Contact us with any questions! M - F from 9 AM 1 PM (subject to change) * Our Senior Pastor is off on Mondays. Church Office: On The worshipweekly.com Via fumcag@sbcglobal.net AG UM Children s Center Program Tours Daily by appointment ONLY on Monday thru Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Come and find out if we are a good fit for you and your child. Office Hours: M F from 8 AM 5 PM Office: agumcc@sbcglobal.net Cal-Pac Conference Bishop: Minerva G. Carcaño North District Superintendent: Rev. Cedrick Bridgeforth Senior Pastor: Rev. David M. Burgeson Missionary (retired): Judy Atwood Church Office Administrator: Sarah Burgeson Bookkeeper: Victoria Gandy Website Manager: Jamie Foster Choir Director: Julie Burns Praise Team Director: Susan Coho Organist: Don McGuire Choral Pianist: Dennis Eiler Multi-Media Director: Mike Coho Puppet People, Chair: Mike Herber Handbell Choir Director: Leonard Lutz Christian Education Directors: Susan Coho, Adult Mike & Linda Herber, Youth Victoria Gandy, Children AG UM Children s Center Director: Madrigal Quaglino Bookkeeper: Victoria Gandy 14 April :30 AM Casual Contemporary Worship

2 First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande 275 North Halcyon Road. Arroyo Grande. CA (805) This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Welcome to our 8:30 Casual Contemporary Worship Service! 14 April 2013 Third Sunday of Easter Nursery Care available * Elementary aged children are dismissed during worship * Hearing devices available. * Worship is led by The Lord s Crew. Welcome and News of the Church Opening Praise He s Not Here! (He s Alive) Scripture Reading Psalm 40:1 8 In Unison Opening Prayer Praise The Nails In Your Hands Offering Jesus Be The Center Prayer of Adoration Susan Coho ** Children are dismissed at this time to their Sunday School class. Prayer for Tithes and Offerings As We Worship in Giving Offertory ** Today is Native American Ministries Sunday prayerfully consider giving Jesus What A Wonder You Are We Share in God s Peace Please take a minute to greet those around you. Joys and Concerns with Prayers and Thanksgiving Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading John 21: 1-14 Mike Herber Message What Makes All The Difference? M. Burgeson Communion Scripture I Corinthians 11:23-26 In Unison Communion Song Jesus Paid It All Benediction Song The Lord Bless Thee Recessional Sing To The King! John 21: 1-14 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tibe ri-as; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathan a-el of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zeb edee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, I am going fishing. They said to him, We will go with you. They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, Children, have you any fish? They answered him, No. He said to them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some. So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord! When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, Bring some of the fish that you have just caught. So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, Come and have breakfast. Now none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

3 First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande 275 North Halcyon Road. Arroyo Grande. CA (805) This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Welcome to our 10:30 Traditional Worship Service! 14 April 2013 Third Sunday of Easter Nursery Care available * Elementary aged children are dismissed during worship * Hearing devices available. * Worship is led by the Chancel Choir Welcome and News of the Church Prelude Serenity (T. Birchwood) Choral Introit Chancel Choir Call To Worship One: Jesus gathers us in but we are distracted by the everyday events of our lives. Many: "I am going fishing" One: Jesus patiently waits for us on the beaches of our lives. Many: "It is the Lord" One: Jesus lights the fire of our lives. Many: "It is the Lord" One: Jesus calls us to feed us and bless us. "Come have breakfast" Many: "Who are you?" One: "Do you love me?" Many: "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you" One: Jesus calls us to feed others, to tend to people, to love each other. Many: "Lord you know everything" One: "Follow me" ALL: We follow to worship, praise and adore! Opening Hymn No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Children s Moment Patti Melsheimer *Children are dismissed at this time to their classes with their teachers. Prayer of Confession One: Please join me in our Prayer of Confession: ALL: Lord, save us from ourselves. We continue to do the same things over and over expecting different results. Lord save us from doing too much. We go fishing every day, not noticing you waiting with a meal on the beach. Lord, save us from doing too little. We say we love you, and yet so often we neglect your sheep. Lord, save us from ourselves. Help us to hear and respond to you when you say, Follow ME. Words of Assurance One: Hear these Words of Assurance: Sing! Shout! Rejoice! Jesus calls you to serve because of his love for you. He believes in you and all the gifts you have been given! Do not be afraid. Christ is with you always. Choral Anthem Run To The Cross Chancel Choir Joys and Concerns with Prayers and Thanksgiving Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer Prayer for the Giving and Receiving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Reflection (K. Uppercue) Doxology Scripture Reading John 21: 1 14 One: This is the word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God. Message What Makes All The Difference? M. Burgeson Closing Hymn No. 348 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling Benediction and Choral Response Postlude Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices (J. Denton)

4 14 April 2013 Our Church Family & Friends In Need of Prayer: Health and healing for those in our church family who are ill. Comfort for the families of those who have gone on to be with the Lord. The financial welfare and stewardship of our church and its members. Church family and friends dealing with this difficult cold and flu season. People s Kitchen needs a location to serve our community. Sally Weitkamp will have biopsies. Prayers for benign results. Pam Sues (Caldon) sister-in-law, Martha had a mastectomy. Continued prayer for Glen Hughes and family. The Bowers family with the passing of Tom. Continued prayer for the family. Al Harvey fell and is in a lot of pain. Prayers for healing. Tom Egan asks prayer for his step-kids whose grandfather passed away. Bev Calkins had a colostomy reversed - prayer for rapid recovery and healing. The Johnson and the Hawkins with their vacation; grandson, Zach, is ill. Sharon Roemer s friend, Carol, has breast cancer. Raelene Elisan s sister, Cassondra, is pre-diabetic. Prayers for healing. Jan Treat s son, Jeff as he travels to Bangkok & Hanoi. Praise The Lord for His Goodness and Mercy!. Raul Castillo and family thank you for their prayers during his recovery. Happy Birthday to Eleanor Hughes who was 82 on 4/7. Happy Anniversary to the Ashtons (51 years) and The Johnson s (6 years). Gary Hughes has lost 87 pounds. North District Weekly Covenant Prayer Church and Pastor/Ministry Leader: Inyokern: Community UMC & Trona Community UMC Travis McKinney Our Covenant Missionary: Frido Kinkolenge (Liberia) Cal-Pac Missionaries in the Field: Julie & David Elmore (Alaska), John Elmore (Chile), Lorene & David Persons (Congo), Muriel & Terry Henderson (Mexico). We Remember in Prayer: Our pastor and his family; our church family and friends; the ministries of this church; our church leaders; those serving God around the world; those who are hungry, displaced, sick or in poverty; those suffering after natural or man-made disasters and for the workers who minister to them; for God s peace and justice for the world; our nation and it s current and future leaders; salvation for the world through Jesus Christ; those serving in the military and their families; the Middle East. Continue to Pray For: Gladys Paulsen, Kent Brown, the Smiths, Sean Lehman, Fenton McClure, Sheila Owine, Ken Coombs, Isabella Sloan, the Noltes, Ayleen Melsheimer, Les Bradley, Sharon Woodcock, Tom Egan, Ann Williamson, Mike Douglas, Richard Gainer, Adam Gainer, Wil Ogden, Kathy Schepers. In Care Facilities & Shut-in Members: Bob Atwood, Bob Serby, Wayne Frisby, Lew Hammond, Doris Rice, Ruby Weddell, Yvonne Holt, Madge Young, Elvon Houlding, Jeanne Jenkins, Donna Truman, Esther Miller, the Bucktons, Harold Bailey. 14 April 2013 A Calendar of UMC of AG s Events is available in church newsletter or visit our church website at worshipweekly.com! TODAY s Coffee Hour is hosted by Arroyo Grande United Methodist Children s Center Ice Cream Social and Art Show AND our Children s Ministries vacation Bible School Bake Sale Fundraiser! NEXT WEEK United Methodist Men s Taco Salad Buffet Brunch at 11:45 AM. Join US! Altar Flowers are to celebrate Children s Center Sunday. On TODAY s Agenda: Native American Ministries Sunday is TODAY (April 14) Please prayerfully consider what you will give to this ministry of UMCOR. Disciple s Discussion Group 9:45 AM in the McMillen Room. How To Study The Bible is back! See you at 6 PM in the McMillen Room. On This Week s Agenda Get out your calendar: Women of Prayer Monday at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. Men s Bible Study and Prayer Monday at 7 PM in the youth lounge. Sew n Sews Quilting Group Tuesday at 9 AM in the McMillen Room. Preschool Board Meeting open session -1:30 PM & closed session - 2:30 PM Senior Exercise Tues., Wed., Thurs. at 8:30 AM in Criswell Hall. Handbell Choir Rehearsal Tues. & Thurs. at 5 PM in the Handbell Room. JOY Circle 4/16 at 7 PM at the home of member. All-Church Work Day Wednesday at 9 AM - Come and help as you are able. What s So Amazing About Grace? Pastor s Study - Wednesday at 2 PM & 6 PM in the McMillen Room. Weekly Fellowship Dinner Wednesday at 5:15 PM in the Criswell Hall. Kid s Night Out Wednesday at 6 PM in Criswell Hall. Youth Group Wednesday at 7 PM in the youth lounge. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Wednesday at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. Intercessory Prayer Group Thursday at 10 AM in the Library. People s Kitchen Team Serves 4/18 - please see the Ashton s for details. Morning Bible Study Friday at 8:30 AM in the Library. What s for Dinner? Wednesday Fellowship Dinner Will Be Beef Stroganoff. Join us at 5:15 PM in Criswell Hall call the office to see how you can help supply ingredients.

5 Mission Focus Prayer Calendar April 14: Red Bird Missionary Conference, Beverly, KY; April 15: UMC in Vietnam, Ministries to women in crisis; April 16: Clean Water Delivery Ministry, Kenya; April 17: Lithuania District of the United Methodist Church: Christian camping for children youth, Lithuania; April 18: Global Ministries Language and Vocational Center, Laos; April 19: United Methodist Women of Central Conference of Central and Southern Europe: Language training for women in Eastern Europe, Switzerland; April 20: The Bennett Center of London, London, KY Welcome Back to the Pulpit - You were missed! Feel free to use this space to take notes on today s service. Pastor s Wednesday Study Begins WEDNESDAY - What s So Amazing About Grace, a book by Philip Yancey will explore the presence of grace in his own life and in the church. And he challenges us to become living answers to answer just that question. This book is a must read you won t want to miss it! See you there. UMM Taco Salad Buffet - April 21 at 11:45 AM (after second service) - Ole' join us for the Annual UMM Taco Salad Buffet. MENU: Taco Bowl, Rice, Re-Fried Beans, lemonade, coffee, tea and cake. Adults: $7, Kids (under 10) $4. Get tickets TODAY! UMC of AG welcomes Melinda Marchiano, a childhood cancer survivor this young lady eloquently and humorously, describes her journey of faith through her illness and recovery in her memoir, Grace: A Child's Intimate Journey Through Cancer and Recovery. Be there on April 27, 2013 at 1 PM Criswell Hall as she tells her story. Her book describes each step of her physical downfall as she struggles to continue to dance, her greatest passion. Penned at the tender age of 14, her book details the events of her battle, thoughts, and feelings as she focuses on her growing faith. Don t miss hearing this special young lady tell of her journey. Books will be available for purchase. We hope you will join us! UMW Invites You For Lunch and A Discussion On Immigration and the Bible May 4 th from 11:00 AM 2 PM we will host Stephanie Kimec, US-2 Missionary assigned to the Immigration Task Force of the California-Pacific Annual Conference and the Echo Park Shalom Ministry in Los Angeles. Registration: $5 per person; Deadline: April 19 th. To register, please contact Betty Ashton via the UMC of AG church office. Payment payable to: UMC of AG UMW People s Kitchen Needs You! If you can make a casserole (ingredients provided), NEW socks, travel-sized toiletries, gently used/clean clothing, etc., please see the Ashton s in Criswell Hall for information on how you can help fill this need in our community. The Five Cities Christian Women s Food Ministry Always needs non-perishables. To help or volunteer in this ministry, contact Bennie Duffin or Patti Melsheimer. Thanks!