Welcome to Mountain View Global Methodist Church for our Worship Service December 28, 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
Michele Bellue
Prayer of Illumination Michele Bellue Lord God, we pray that Your love may overflow in our lives, guiding our thoughts, words, and actions. Grant us the wisdom to discern Your will in every situation, and the knowledge to apply Your truth to the challenges we face. May we grow in love and understanding, becoming more like You in our character and conduct. Amen. Scripture Sermon
*Opening Hymn
Good Christians Friends Rejoice
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*Apostle’s Creed
Isaiah 40:1-5
Book of Matthew Prepare the Way for a New Year Rev. Laura Geloni
Scripture
Anthem
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Choir
*Song of Praise
Go Tell it on the Mountain
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Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Matthew, Chapter 3
Rev. Laura Geloni
Response to the Word *Closing Hymn
O Come All Ye Unfaithful
Rev. Laura Geloni
Cindy Crain and Kerry Barnette
*Benediction and Dismissal
Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Children’s Sermon (Children may go to Children’s Church)
Michele Bellue
*Amen Rev. Laura Geloni
*Indicates to stand as you are able
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Other Important Announcements •
Hearing devices are available for those needing them. Check at the back of the church with the sound crew.
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Come to church a few minutes early and enjoy coffee or hot chocolate along with fellowship in the room by the ramp. The listings of volunteers for Sunday morning services for 2026 are on the website. If you need help or if you need a printed list, please see Harriet Aaron
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Pastor Laura’s Office Hours – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
www.mountainviewgmc.org December 28, 2025 10:30 a.m.
Up Coming Events Saturday, December 27, 8:30 am – Hiking Club – meet at church
Rev. Laura Geloni FIRE for 2026
Pastor lgeloni@gmcofsc.org 864-640-6885
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Cindy Crain
Kane Pittman
Choir Director
Acolyte
Kristin Camacho
Michele Bellue
Pianist
Liturgist
Lester Gosnell Lynne Gosnell
Russ Didelot Mick Coster Chuck Frisby Mike Thigpen
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We wish you all a happy New Year, and look forward to what God has in store for us all in 2026.
Greeters
Ushers