Bulletin 09-21-25

Welcome to Mountain View Global Methodist Church for our Service Worship

September 21, 2025

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

Greeting/Announcements John DeBree

*Call to Worship Spirit Song # 347

*Opening Hymn This is the Day of New Beginnings # 383

*Apostles Creed #881

Special Music Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Choir

*Songs of Praise O How He Loves Me TFWS # 2108 More Precious than Silver TFWS # 2065

Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Rev. Laura Geloni

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology

Children’s Sermon (Children may leave to go to Children’s Church)

Prayer of Illumination John DeBree God, we pray that you would open our eyes to the wonders of your Word. Grant us the ability to see the profound truths that are hidden within its pages, and the wisdom to apply them to our daily lives. May we be captivated by the beauty and power of your Word, and may it be a source of constant inspiration and guidance. Amen.

Scripture Hebrews 11:17-22 John DeBree

Scripture Selected verses from Genesis 37, 39, 41, 45, 50 Rev. Laura Geloni

Sermon The Old Testament Journey: Where We Began Week 4: Joseph Rev. Laura Geloni

Response to the Word

Altar Time

Kristin Camacho

*Commitment He Leadeth Me # 128

*Benediction and Dismissal

*Amen # 898

*Indicates stand as you are able

9/14/25

Other Important Announcements

• Blue Star items for September are single packs of name brand instant coffee (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Folgers) or other individual drink mixes that can be added to water (Crystal light, Gatorade, etc.)

• Hearing devices are available for those needing them. Check at the back of the church with the sound crew.

• There is a need for Sunday Children’s Church volunteers. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the hallway. Lesson plans are already completed and provided. You do need to complete a ninety-minute Safe Ministry course online. We need two people each Sunday. Please prayerfully consider signing up for this ministry.

• Next Cooking with Plants class is September 30th from 4:00 to 6:00. Sign up sheet is in back hallway.

• Hiking Club – First hike Saturday morning, October 18. Easy trail at Paris Mountain State Park – family friendly. More details in October Newsletter. Questions? See Kerry Barnette, Mary Crowson or Tammy Than

• New phone number for Patti Jolly – 864-631-3686

Coming Events – See back of prayer list

• Pastor Laura’s Office Hours – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm