Welcome to Mountain View!

A community with big hearts and big ministries, seeking to know Christ through worship, service, study, and fellowship.

In-Person Worship Starting December 6, 2020
This coming Sunday (December 6), we will begin offering in-person, indoor worship in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. Each person (over the age of five) will be required to wear a mask, and we will have the seating spaced out so that we can respect social distancing. We will offer a nursery for infants and toddlers, and we will debut KidZone, a ministry for those in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We know that not everyone is comfortable coming back to church at this time, and we respect and honor that decision. We will still be offering our online services, although those will not be posted on Facebook, YouTube, or our church website until Sunday evening. 
   
 

 
Family Christmas Kickoff! 
 Join us Sunday, December 6 from 2:00-4:00 on the field for crafts, treats, special visitors from Bethlehem, and more!
This is a weather permitting event so please check our website in case of rain.

Please note that masks and social distancing will be required.
Hand sanitizer will be provided at craft stations.
 
 
Christmas Eve Services
Join us on Christmas Eve (a Thursday this year) for a Christmas and Carols service at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Both will feature traditional Christmas hymns and will conclude with the lighting of each person's candle (and for parents who don't feel comfortable with their child handling a candle, we will offer "glow sticks"). Our 5:00 service will be geared a bit more towards children, but people of all ages will be blessed by it (and likewise, kids at the 7:00 service will be blessed by that time together). Regardless of which service you attend, it will be a sacred, special, and memorable evening.
 
Online Service for November 29, 2020 with Dr. Joe McKechnie

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Ways to Give

 

Angels in Action Christmas Service Projects
The Mountain View Angels in Action are sponsoring several service projects to help our neighbors in need during the holiday season. 
 
1) Collecting baby items for the Hope Center. For example, diapers, baby wipes, baby wash, or shampoo.
2) Collecting socks for the homeless.
3) Lastly, Collecting gift cards for families in need. For example, Target or Walmart gift cards in any amount.
 
If you're able to share in the love, please note: The size of your donation doesn't matter! Please don't wrap the items. New items only. Look for the collection boxes at the church. Deadline: December 13.
Bethlehem Walk COVID Update

Walk the Walk (Virtually)
Since 1992, the annual Bethlehem Walk at Mountain View United Methodist Church attracts over 5,000 people each year, presenting a live recreation of the Christmas story. This annual event appeals to people of all ages and stages of life, as they experience both education and inspiration. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, but it hasn’t changed our desire to make a powerful impact on our community. At Bethlehem Walk, we value each person’s health and safety, and we are using this as an opportunity to cultivate new ideas and presentation. Our 2020 “virtual” version of Bethlehem Walk will break new ground through innovative theatrics and multi-media technology. Now, you can watch from the comfort of your own home, visiting Bethlehem from your couch while snuggled warmly in your pajamas! No lines, no wait, no rain, no frigid temperatures! Specific details and a release date are coming soon! 
 
Full press release here.
Current Online Studies
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of our classes are meeting through Zoom or other online platforms.
 
Join one of our groups currently participating in online studies: 
· Crossroads: Sunday mornings at 9:30. Current study: Rotating facilitators who prepare a devotion for the group. Contact Roger Patterson: 
· Pairs and Spares: Sunday mornings at 8:30.  Current study: The Book of Acts. Contact Brad Moore:   
· Exploring the Bible: Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Study beginning October 28: Major themes of the Bible using the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL) commentary.  Order the NIV commentary here. Order the KJV commentary here. The contact is Cheri Harwood: 
· Open Views: Thursday evenings at 6:30. Advent study December 3 - December 22 using Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes. Contact Mike Jahl:  

 
 
 
New Study with Dr. Joe McKechnie

Coming This October
Pastor Joe will be leading a new study starting October 8!  This five week study will be on Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30.  Fingers crossed and prayers up that this class can meet in person, but if that is not possible, the class will be via Zoom.  Please email Pastor Joe at if you are interested or have questions

Online Children's Lessons

Each week our music director, Emily Adams, is developing online lessons just for our sweet Mountain View kids. The lessons usually consist of a video and a worksheet. All of those lessons can be found on our children's website page here. We hope you enjoy these lessons with your family. And we can't wait to be with your children again!