Welcome To Worship Mountain View Global Methodist Church We Are Called
*Hymn of Preparation WE ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
Prayer of Illumination
As the music begins, let us remember that God has blessed us with
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these opportunities to serve Him and to share His love with others.
Gracious God, as we turn to your Word for us, may the Spirit of God rest upon us. Help us to be steadfast in our hearing, in our speaking, in our believing, and in our living. Amen.
Entrance The two candles lit during the prelude represent the humanity and divinity of Jesus and His presence with us in the worship community.
Prelude
Scripture
Psalm 1
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Scripture
The Acts of the Apostles Chapter 16
Rev. Laura Geloni
Sermon
Dare to be Different
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Kristin Camacho
Moment Musical Franz Schubert
Welcome and Announcements
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*Call to Worship
Holy Ground
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*Songs of Praise
Shine Jesus Shine More Precious than Silver
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Response to the Word *Apostle's Creed
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Receiving of New Member
Judy Shearer Commitment
Anthem
Jesus, Savior, Friend
Kristin Camacho Here I Am, Lord
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Choir *Benediction and Dismissal
Morning Prayer/Lord's Prayer
Rev. Laura Geloni *Amen
Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Children's Message Children may attend Children's Church after the message
*Please stand as you are able
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Next Week's Volunteers Rev. Laura Geloni
• Liturgist -Mary Crowson • Greeters - Lester Gosnell, Lynne Gosnell • Ushers - Lester Gosnell, Lynne Gosnell, Mike Watkins, Joyce Watkins • Children's Church -Penny Redmon, Elaine Stewart • Nursery - Michelle Bellue • Counters - Russ Didelot, Trent Cason
Finances: 8/16/26
Week Actual Giving Goal $2,580.20 $3,588.79
General Bldg Fund Paving
$325.00
Year To Date Actual Giving Goal $141,502.84 $118,430.02 $59,226.00
$75,000.00
Paving includes gifts in honor of Mike and Joyce Watkins *MVGMC is now able to accept stock donations* Updated Treasurer's Report located on the Announcement Board by Pastor Laura's office.
Attendance: 76 Important Announcements • Sunday Night Studies: Beginning on September 13 at 6:00 pm, we will have Bible Studies for all ages. Come and join us as we dive into God's Word and grow together as a church family. Please register online or see Pastor Laura. • Book Club Interest Meeting: If you love talking about your favorite books,
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come to an interest meeting on 8/29 at 10am. See Michele Bellue for details. • The finance committee will start planning the 2027 budget in September. If you are a chairperson, please start planning your committee request
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and submit it to Russ Didelot, Scott Morrison or Harriet Aaron by 9/15.
Pastor lgeloni@gmcofsc.org
Important Dates
(864) 640-6885
• Monday, August 24, 1pm - Mah Jongg • Thursday, August 27, 8:30am - Veteran's Coffee House • Thursday, September 3, 1pm - Handmade with Love • Sunday, September 13, 6pm - Start of Fall Sunday Night Studies
Pastor Laura's Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm
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Kristin Camacho
Choir Director
Pianist
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JJ Elliott
Liturgist
Acolyte
Patti Jolly Pam Pasek
Lester Gosnell Lynne Gosnell Mike Watkins Joyce Watkins
Greeters
Website
Online Giving
Newsletter
Elaine Stewart Joyce Watkins
Ushers
Children's Church
Terry Didelot Nursery