Welcome to Mountain View Global Methodist Church for our Worship Service January 4, 2026 WE ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD (As the music begins, let us remember that God has blessed us with these opportunities to serve Him and to share His love with others.)
The two candles lit during the prelude represent the humanity and divinity of Jesus and His presence with us un the worship community.
Prelude
Kristin Camacho
Greeting/Announcements
Mary Crowson
*Call to Worship Mary Crowson L: Arise, shine, for Your light has come! The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. P: Nations shall come to the brightness of His dawn, and kings to the splendor of His rising. L: Like the Madi, we have followed the star, seeking the one who brings hope and salvation. P: The mystery once hidden has now been revealed – Christ is for all people, near and far. L: Let us bring our gifts of praise and open our hearts, for the Light of the World has come! A: We worship the Christ who draws all people to Himself – our King, our Savior, our Light! Shine, Jesus, Shine
Give Me Jesus
Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
TFWS # 2173
*Apostle’s Creed
Mary Crowson
*Song of Praise
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus TFWS # 2129
Choir Rev. Linda Guthrie
Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Children’s Sermon (Children may go to Children’s Church)
Entrance
*Opening Hymn
Anthem
Rev. Linda Guthrie
Prayer of Illumination Mary Crowson O God, the source of all wisdom, we acknowledge our limitations and humbly seek Your guidance. We pray that You would grant us the wisdom we need to navigate the challenges of life, to make wise decisions, and to live a life that is pleasing to You. Pour out Your wisdom upon us, so that we may be equipped to serve You faithfully and bring glory to Your name. Amen Scripture
Isaiah 9:1-7
Mary Crowson
Scripture
Matthew 4:12-25
Rev. Linda Guthrie
Sermon
The Light Calls
Rev. Linda Guthrie
Response to the Word Holy Communion *Closing Hymn
Jesus Calls Us
*John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer
# 398 insert
*Benediction and Dismissal *Amen
# 898