Welcome to Mountain View Global Methodist Church for our Worship Service
November 23, 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
Harriet Aaron
*Call to Worship Rev. Laura Geloni
L: Come, people of God, with hearts full of thanks.
P: We enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
L.: For the Lord has been faithful through every season.
P: His steadfast love endures forever; His mercies are new every morning.
L: Let us lift our voices in joy and gratitude.
P: We will give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts and proclaim His wonderful deeds.
ALL: Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time forth and forevermore!
*Opening Hymn Come Ye Thankful People Come # 694
*Apostles Creed #881
Special Music Joyful Thanksgiving Choir
*Song of Praise He Has Made Me Glad TFWS # 2270
Give Thanks TFWS # 2036
Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Rev. Laura Geloni
Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Children’s Sermon Rev. Laura Geloni (Children may go to Children’s Church)
Prayer of Illumination
Harriet Aaron Heavenly Father, we yearn for a deeper understanding of Your divine purpose for our lives. We pray that You will open the eyes of our hearts, illuminating the path that You have set before us. Grant us the wisdom to discern Your calling and the courage to embrace the challenges that lie ahead. May we walk in the light of Your truth, experiencing the joy and fulfillment that come from living a life dedicated to Your glory. Amen.
Scripture Colossians 3:5-11
Harriet Aaron
Sermon The Old Testament Journey: Where We Began Week 13: Jonah, God’s restoration
Rev. Laura Geloni
Scripture Selected verses from Jonah Rev. Laura Geloni
Response to the Word
Altar Time
Kristin Camacho
*Closing Hymn Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling # 348
*Benediction and Dismissal
*Amen # 898
Bldg Fund includes gift in honor of Harriet Aaron
Attendance - 78
Other Important Announcements
• Hearing devices are available for those needing them. Check at the back of the church with the sound crew.
• November 30 will be our next New Member Sunday. If anyone is interested in joining Mountain View Global Methodist Church, please contact Pastor Laura. New member photos will be taken right after church in Fellowship Hall.
• The Methodist Women invite all of the ladies of the church to attend a Christman Luncheon on Saturday, December 6 from 1 to 2:30 pm. Come and enjoy fellowship and good food. Please RSVP to Terry Didelot so we can plan accordingly.
• The Family and Community Outreach Committee is hosting the Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 14 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP on-line or on the table in the hallway. If rides are needed please contact Debbie Wilson, Elaine Stewart, Linda Adkins or Annie Haynes. RSVP by December 7.
• Mark your calendar now – Christmas Eve service will be December 24 at 4:30 pm.
Pastor Laura’s Office Hours – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Coming events are on the back of the prayer list
Mt. View Global Methodist Church www.mountainviewgmc.org
November 23, 2025 10:30 a.m.
The People of Mt. View Ministers
Rev. Laura Geloni Pastor lgeloni@gmcofsc.org 864-640-6885
Cindy Crain Choir Director
Kristin Camacho Pianist
Harriet Aaron Liturgist
Kane Pittman Acolyte
Lester Gosnell
Lynne Gosnell Greeters
Chuck Frisby
Tullio Geloni
George Ward
Shirley Ward
Ushers
