24 June 2012 Fourth Sunday of Pentecost * Nursery Care & Children's Sunday School is available. ** Hearing devices available. Worship is led by our Praise Band The Lord s Crew Welcome and Announcements Opening Praise He s Not Here! Reading of the Scripture (From Varied Passages) Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" Psalm 118: 6 "The LORD is with me; I will not fear Isaiah 41:10 "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Hebrews 13:5 "For He Himself has said, I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you, Matthew 28:20 "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good, for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Opening Prayer Susan Coho Praise Seek Ye First; El Shaddai I Just Want to Praise You; I Exalt Thee * * Children will be dismissed following our praises to go to their bible class. Prayer as We Worship in Giving Offertory Song Just As I Am Prayer of Adoration Susan Coho We Share God s Peace (Greet Those Around You) Sharing Joys and Concerns Mike Herber Prayer of Joy and Lifting Our Concerns Scripture Reading Mark 4: 35 41 Mike Herber Message Learning from This Boat Ride on The Sea of Galilee M. Burgeson Communion Scripture I Corinthians 1:23-26 Communion Song Who Is Like Thee? The Lord s Table is open to all who seek to respond to Christ s love and the calling His Holy Spirit. Benediction Song The Lord Bless Thee worshipweekly.com (805)481-2692 Coffee and Fellowship - the Perfect Blend! The Fellowship Blend Hosted by: AG UM Children s Center Wendell Curry Memorial Financial Aid & Scholarship Fund Ice Cream Social July 1: Spud tacular (camp fundraiser) July 8: Ladies of Esther Circle Sermon Discussion SUNDAYS at 9:45 AM (McMillen Room) Church Council JUNE 26 at 7 PM (McMillen Room) All-Church Work Day Wednesdays at 9 AM Mary-Martha Circle JUNE 27 at 9:30 AM (McMillen Room) ONE Service Sunday - JULY 1 at 10:30 AM - bring a friend! Spud-tacular JULY 1 at 11:30 AM (Creswell Hall) Your group may be off for summer check with chair or committee coordinator for information. Wendell Curry & Susan Potts Memorial Financial Aid Fund Ice Cream Social TODAY after worship Join us! This fund allows families enrolled in Arroyo Grande United Methodist Children s Center, who are in need of financial assistance, to apply for aid to reduce their child s tuition twice annually. Happy Birthday to Victoria Paredes A $25 donation prints your dedication in the weekly bulletin the flowers are yours to enjoy!
* Nursery Care & Children s Sunday School is available * LARGE PRINT BULLETINS & Hearing device are available in the Narthex Denotes standing if you are able Words of Welcome and Announcements Prelude Living For Jesus (C. Lowden) Call to Worship Willy Russell One: The Spirit drifts over the face of the deep, and thought the wind rises and the sea swells, the spirit is at rest. Many: Let us worship the Spirit in silence, for a voice upon the waters whispers, Be still, and know that I am God One: The Spirit leads us from chaos to calm, and though we fear the wind and dread the sea, the spirit restores our souls. Many: Let us worship the Spirit in strength, for a voice upon the water speaks, Be not afraid, it is I. Hymn No. 526 What A Friend We Have In Jesus ** Children of the AG UM Children s Center & Sunday School Perform Prayer of Confession Willy Russell One: Please join me in our prayer of confession: All: Oh, Christ, you summoned the disciples to a voyage across a sea at night. Like them, we hear you inviting us on a voyage of trust. We confess that like the disciples we are anxious, for you seem alive to our cries. Hear us, O Lord. Rescue us from the fears that threaten to submerge us. Forgive us and give us your peace. Amen. Special Music Janice Moore Joys and Concerns with Prayer/The Lord s Prayer Prayer for the Giving of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Air (B. Byles) Doxology Scripture Reading Mark 4: 35-41 Willy Russell Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Learning from This Boat Ride on The Sea of Galilee M. Burgeson Hymn No. 512 Stand By Me Benediction Postlude Fantasia in D Minor (J. Stainer)
To Our Church Family and Friends: You are so awesome, God is so great to have given us people like you who are always willing to sacrifice and make room for our children. We are grateful for your time and energy this week and as always, we appreciate you continued support for the annual Vacation Bible School and Kids Helping Kids projects. In love with Christ and in His service, Victoria Gandy -VBS Team Leader It s time for Summer Camp Help kids attend Summer Camp in July! We have Elementary Sunday School kids, as well as, Junior & Senior High Youth Group kids wanting to attend. You can make a camper s dream come true! Donations payable to FUMCAG (note: Campership) We re Back Join us TONIGHT June 24th 6 PM in the McMillen Room Taught by Mike Herber, the group continues through Genesis. Tickets on sale TODAY July 1 ONE SERVICE SUNDAY Load a spud, and support camp! People's Kitchen Please see Chuck and Betty Ashton for more information or to sign-up at their table in Criswell Hall. Taking a break The Bible Readers Group will be taking a hiatus until further notice. Donations still being accepted for our 2012 Vacation Bible School - Kids Helping Kids project. Nothing But Nets $10 can save a life! The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all." For information on this Christ-centered weekend, contact & Sarah Burgeson, Tina Moore, Alice Addison, Kent Unsworth, Heidi Carpentier, Bernie & Mary Hawkins, Doug & Kathleen Ballagh some of whom will be working the walk again this year! You will be glad you did! Men s Walk August 2-5 Women s Walk August 9-12 Remember these ministries within the global United Methodist Church in your prayers this week. June 24 McCurdy School Inc., Espanola, NM June 25 Church of Pakistan Ralwind Diocese: Programs for youth that connect life & faith, Pakistan June 26 Philippines UM Youth Fellowship, Manila, Philippines June 27 Methodist Church of Southern Africa: Aid for children in crisis, Durban, South Africa June 28 United Methodist Women s Desk and Hope for the Aged program, Freetown, Sierra Leone June 29 Atlantic Street Center, Seattle, WA June 30 Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC
In Recent Need of Comfort & Healing May God have his way in the hearts of our VBS team and attendees this week. Prayer for Richard Rick Calkins after colon cancer surgery he is in ICU. Friends of Alice Addison, the family of Don Christianson after his passing. Friend of Cristy Eichelberger who is in need of Christ. Prayers for Ryan. Sally Weitkamp s eldest brother, Bill Ebeling, passed away; Her other brother Bob has cancer. Prayers for comfort for the family and healing. Praise Reports God is Good! For the safe return of our Pastor after Annual Conference. The team who helped with Vacation Bible School and Victoria Gandy for the a huge success Awesome! In God s Hands and In Our Prayers Our pastor and his family. All who serve God around the world. Those suffering, homeless & hungry. God s peace & justice for the world. Our nation s leaders, we ask wisdom. People suffering after natural disasters. Wisdom in the difficult issues of life. Those Called To In The Mission Field: Julie & David Elmore (Alaska) John Elmore (Chile) Muriel & Terry Henderson (Mexico) Lorene & David Persons (Congo) Our Covenant Missionary: Krista Givens (Germany) In Continued Need of Prayer: Our church family & friends, our church youth & children, the church leaders, the men & women in the military and their families, Wil Ogden, Jennifer Gandy and family, the Caweltis, the Hammonds, the Paulsons, Sean Lehman, Fenton McClure, Kent Brown, the Bucktons, Sheila Owine, Todd Everett, Eleanor Hughes, Ken Coombs, Isabella Sloan, LeAnna & Adam Gainer, Geri Nolte, Ayleen Melsheimer, the Cochrans, Paul Collagan, Bryan Trujillo & family, Sharon Woodcock, Jerry Smith, Ewick family, Les Bradley, David Hildebrand, Alsum family. Those In Care-Facilities: Bob Atwood, Bob Woods, Mary Patterson, Inez Kenneaster, Wayne Frisby, Bob Serby, Vern Wizemann. Our Shut-In Members: Doris Rice, the Houldings, Jeanne Jenkins, Madge Young, Ruby Weddell, Yvonne Holt, Donna Truman.
1 July 2012 Independence Sunday ONE service Welcome as we celebrate this great nation under God! * Ask about our Nursery Care & Children s Sunday School * * See the Ushers for Hearing device & LARGE PRINT BULLETINS Denotes standing if you are able Pastor s Welcome and Announcements Opening Praise He's Not Here! Scripture Reading II Chronicles 7: 11-15 Opening Prayer Praise El Shaddai God Bless The USA Medley: All Hail King Jesus; God Bless America Children s Moment * Children are dismissed with their teacher to Sunday school (Room 211) Prayer for Giving of our tithes and offerings We worship Giving our Tithes and Offerings Doxology Prayer of Adoration Susan Coho Sharing Joys & Concerns Our Prayers & Thanksgiving Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading Isaiah 65: 17 25 Mike Herber Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Freedom M. Burgeson Communion Scripture I Corinthians 11: 23-26 Communion Medley Jehovah; You Are My God; Were You There; Cross of Christ; I Just Want to Praise You Benediction Song The Lord Bless Thee Recessional Medley He s Not Here; Nothing But The Blood