Bulletin: September 12, 2021

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

9:30am and 11:00am

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

Prelude
Jesus Calls Us
Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)

Welcome

*Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord is our Shepherd, we shall not want.
People: He leads us beside still waters, he restores our souls.
Leader: Even when we walk through the darkest valley, we will fear no evil.
People: For goodness and mercy follow us,
All:        All the days of our lives.

*Opening Prayer

*Assurance of God’s Love

*Passing of the Peace

Anthem
Gloria-Laudamus Te
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

Scripture Lesson
Psalm 121
(Pew Bible page 534)

Sermon
Testify: Stories of Faith
Sandy Prouty

Musical Reflection
Duo for Violin and Cello in D Major, Adagio non molto 
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) 

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE

Offering
Making a financial gift makes Montview’s programs and ministries possible, including this worship service. You are invited to give generously at www.montview.org/giving or by texting a dollar amount to 720-452-6449. Offering plates are stationed at the exit for cash and checks.
 
Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything, we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works. A continual thank offering to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Prayer of the People and Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Recognition of New Members

Closing Music
Spirit Divine Attend Our Prayers (Nun Danket All’ Und Bringet Ehr’)
Text – Hymnal #407

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
 
*Charge and Benediction
 
Postlude
Fanfare
Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens (1823-1881)


We are requiring masks in the sanctuary to protect our more vulnerable congregants.

If you are having trouble hearing in the sanctuary, please know that we hope to resolve it soon. Sound quality is better in the lower transepts and rear of the sanctuary. Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
 
Restrooms are available downstairs in the Reception Room via the stairs near the door you entered. If you need accessibility assistance, please see an usher. 
 
Please note that the 11am worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
 
The Following Members Have Been Received Since June 2020:

Cosby Arnold, Tamara Brehm, Devon Carr, Joe Croke, Nicola Croke, Debby Cuerden, Aaron Dayton, Tanya Duffy, Dave Duffy, Beth Gillespie, Mike Glode, Cindi Graves, Ron Graves, Bryan Haugen, Janine Haugen, Emily Imsirovic, Kristen Lahner, Ron Lahner, Kathryn Lervick, Dale Lervick, Sam Merkel, Courtney Merkel, Janelle Neuhalfen, Amanda Peng, Kay Sather, Randy Savoren, Paul Steinwald, Laura Steinwald, Brett Taber, Rachel Taber, Kylie Timmons, David Timmons, Andy Wallenkamp, Anna Wallenkamp, Dan Wessner, Janet Wolfer

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Sandy Prouty
Liturgist: The Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgist: The Rev. Ian Cummins
Harpsichord: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Soprano: Rebecca Koenigberg
Soprano/Alto: Ally Dellgren
Violin: Erik Peterson
Cello: Matthew Switzer
Reader: Mary Jo Starmer (9:30am)
Reader: Anne Zeckser (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner

MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org
 
* Those who are able are invited to stand.

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