Welcome to Mountain View Global Methodist Church for our Worship Service
Good Friday Tenebrae service: A Service of Shadows
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.)
Entrance
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
Welcome
*Hymn of Praise Jesus Paid it All Insert
Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Congregational Prayer:
Rev. Laura Geloni
Merciful God, we confess that we have betrayed, denied, and forsaken You. We have failed to love You as You have loved us. As we remember the cross, forgive us. Restore us. Strengthen us to follow in the way of Jesus, even to the foot of the cross. Amen.
Shadow of Betrayal Matthew 26:20-25
Shadow of Desertion Matthew 26:31-35
Shadow of Agony Matthew 26:36-46
Prayer
Shadow of Arrest Matthew 26:47-56
Video Introduction
Shadow of Denial Matthew 26:69-75
Shadow of Accusation Matthew 27:11-26
Meditative Silent prayer
Shadow of Mockery Matthew 27:27-31
Continuance of video
Shadow of Crucifixion Matthew 27:33-44
Shadow of Death Matthew 27:45-56
Conclusion of video
Shadow of Burial Matthew 27:57-61
Special Music Were You There?
Silent Departure
The Service of the Shadows
Attendance: 105
Other Important Announcements
• Hearing devices are available for those needing them. Check at the back of the church with the sound crew.
• 2025 statements of giving are in the narthex.
• Mt. View is now able to accept stock donations.
Important Dates
Saturday, April 4, 1:00 pm – Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 5, 10:30 am – EASTER SUNDAY – bring flowers to flower the cross
Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 pm – Minor Prophets Bible Study Kick Off in Fellowship Hall: sign up online or in the back hallway
Saturday, April 11, 8:30 am – Hiking Club – sign up online.
www.mountainviewgmc.org
April 3, 2026 5:00 pm
Cindy Crain
Choir Director
Pastor Laura’s Office Hours – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kristin Camacho
Emma Elliott
Instumentalists
Carol DeBree
Rev. Laura Geloni Pastor lgeloni@gmcofsc.org 864-640-6885
Brady Barlow
Mary Crowson
Tullio Geloni
Ron Koppenheffer
Tammy Than Readers
Penny Redman
Greeters
Kane Pitman
Acolyte
Chilton Adkins
Linda Adkins
Annie Haynes
Bill Wilson
Ushers
