SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 25, 2022 | 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andante from Sonata in C
W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
People: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Leader: This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
People: Blessed be the Lord; may God’s glory fill the whole earth.
Leader: Let us enter God’s gates with thanksgiving;
People: Let us enter God’s courts with praise!
*Gathering Hymn 403 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (Unser Herrscher)
*Prayer of Celebration (Unison)
O God, we celebrate this historic moment by offering this restored sacred space to you. We pray that you will be glorified through worship services held here. We pray that all who attend performances and community events will experience your presence. We pray that our sanctuary and our whole renovated church building will continue to be A House of Prayer for All People bringing blessing for all who enter these doors. In the name of Jesus Christ our one and sure foundation, we pray. Amen.
*Response Gloria (Sung two times)
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children
When the music begins, children are invited to gather on the chancel steps as we sing “This is where children belong, part of our family, part of our song. Be with us, pray with us, help us grow strong: this is where children belong.” Please note the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Reception of New Members (11:00am)
*Creed (Unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (excerpts from A Brief Statement of Faith)
*Unison Prayer
O God, our Creator, we praise you for calling us to be a servant people, and for gathering us into the body of Christ. We thank you for choosing to add to our number brothers and sisters in faith. Together, may we live in your Spirit, and so love one another that we may have the mind of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom we give honor and glory forever.
Anthem
Psalm 126 (8:30am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
Locus Iste (9:45 & 11:00am)
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
This place was made by God,
a priceless sacrament;
it is without reproach.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Soften our hearts and open our minds, as we turn again to Your Holy Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
1 Peter 2:1-5 and Ephesians 2:19-22
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
If These Stones Could Talk
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Musical Reflection
Crowded Table (8:30am)
Hemby/McKenna/Carlile
Welcome To God’s Love (9:45 & 11:00am)
Mark Miller
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
*Litany of Dedication
Leader: Let us dedicate this building and rejoice in its holy use.
To the glory of God, who has called us by grace;
to the honor of Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us;
to the praise of the Holy Spirit, who illumines and sanctifies us;
People: we dedicate this house.
Leader: For the worship of God in prayer and praise;
for the preaching of the Gospel;
for the celebration of the Holy Sacraments;
People: we dedicate this house.
Leader: For the comfort of all who mourn;
for strength to those who are tempted;
for light to those who seek the way;
People: we dedicate this house.
Leader: For the honoring of family life in all its forms;
for teaching and guiding our children and youth;
People: we dedicate this house.
Leader: In the unity of the faith;
in the bonds of grace and mercy;
in love and goodwill to all;
People: we dedicate this house.
All: We now, the people of this congregation,
grateful for our heritage,
aware of the sacrifices of our mothers and fathers in the faith,
and committing ourselves to continuing the work they began,
dedicate ourselves anew to the worship and service of almighty God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*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.
*Response
607 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Prayers of the People and The 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.
*Closing Hymn 305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! (Darwall’s 148th)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Amen
John Stainer (1840-1901)
Postlude
Carillon from Suite Française
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: Metro Caring
Longtime Montview mission partner Metro Caring provides nutritious groceries to Denver metro area neighbors and offers comprehensive anti-hunger resources. For more information or to volunteer, visit their table in the Commons following this Sunday’s worship services.
Contact: Jen Seward, seward@montview.org or Ray Giske, rgiske35@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about serving as an Acolyte at our worship services, sign up to become a Greeter, view a complete Sunday morning schedule for our children’s programs and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:30am
Worship Service
Location: Miller Center
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
Loaves & Fishes Collection
Location: Commons
8:45am Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B
9:30am Combined Cantate and Timbrel Choirs
Grades K-5
Location: Room 205
Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room
Sunday School
Preschool
Location: Room 112
JAM in the AM (Grades 6 and 7)
Location: Cellar
Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room
9:45am Worship Service
Location: Miller Center
Loaves & Fishes Collection
Location: Commons
10:00am Sunday School
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Location: Preschool and Second Floors
11:00am Worship Service
Location: Miller Center
Reception of New Members
Location: Miller Center
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
Loaves & Fishes Collection
Location: Commons
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgist: Rev. Ian Cummins
Conductor/Piano: Adam Waite
Piano: Barbara Hulac
Vocals: Phoebe Bawmann (8:30am)
Vocals: Shelley McCluskey (8:30am)
Vocals: Rebecca Gale (8:30am)
Reader: Randy Savoren (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (9:45am)
Reader: Braden and Cory Kalanick (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (9:45 & 11:00am)
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Restrooms are available in the Commons adjacent to the sanctuary and downstairs in the Reception Room. If you need accessibility assistance or help finding the restrooms, please see an usher.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor. Masks are optional. Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
Please note that the 11:00am worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dennis Cole; Jolene Cranston; Dave, son-in-law of Nancy and John Thompson; Joy Freeman; Steve Hetterich; Dan Park; Bea Romer; Steve Warnke
Deaths
September 19 | Megan Kinsman
Memorial Services
October 7 at 10:00am | Brad Bawmann
November 5 at 3:00pm | Mary Murphy
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Tom & May Claire Hetzel “in loving memory of our parents, Anne & John Torrance” and “in loving memory of our parents, Ed & Betty Hetzel.”
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
RESTORATION OF FAITH
Grover Wrenn
Littleton, 80127
Family: Suzie Wrenn (spouse)
Suzie Wrenn
Littleton, 80127
Family: Grover Wrenn (spouse)
LETTER OF TRANSFER
Celeste Beroza
Thornton, 80602
Family: Richard Beroza (spouse)
Shepherd’s Grove PC, Irvine, CA
Richard Beroza
Thornton, 80602
Family: Celeste Beroza (spouse)
Shepherd’s Grove PC, Irvine, CA
Francie Mayer
Denver, 80220
Village PC, Prairie Village, KS
Lois Siegel
Denver, 80238
Wellshire PC, Denver, CO
Mia Tindle
Denver, 80220
Family: Stephen (spouse), Pierce (13)
Piedmont Comm. Church, Piedmont, CA
Stephen Tindle
Denver, 80220
Family: Mia Tindle (spouse), Pierce (13)
Piedmont Comm. Church, Piedmont, CA
Joel Womack
Denver, 80210
Family: Laura Womack (spouse)
Will (2), Annie (14 mos.)
Covenant PC, Austin, TX
Laura Womack
Denver, 80210
Family: Joel Womack (spouse)
Will (2), Annie (14 mos.)
Covenant PC, Austin, TX
REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH
James Borgstede
Denver, 80238
Family: Martha Borgstede (spouse)
Martha Borgstede
Denver, 80238
Family: James Borgstede (spouse)
Jen Campbell
Denver, 80238
Family: Braden (17 mos.)
John Caverly
Denver, 80205
Family: Suzanne Caverly (spouse)
Gabrielle (7 mos.)
Suzanne Caverly
Denver, 80205
Family: John Caverly (spouse)
Gabrielle (7 mos.)
Kristin Furfari
Englewood, 80111
Family: Mabel (8), Greta (6)
Lindsay Grove
Littleton, 80127
Family: Erik Heinz (spouse), Everly (11 mos.)
Erik Heinz
Littleton, 80127
Family: Lindsay Grove (spouse)
Everly (11 mos.)
Eric Jaworski
Denver, 80207
Family: Annie Lee (spouse), Elijah (2)
Megan Kinsman
Denver, 80220
Annie Lee
Denver, 80207
Family: Eric Jaworski (spouse), Elijah (2)
Kathy LeRoy
Denver, 80203
Christian Lucero
Denver, 80207
Family: Rebecca Lucero (spouse)
Raiden (3 mos.)
Rebecca Lucero
Denver, 80207
Family: Christian Lucero (spouse)
Raiden (3 mos.)
Pam Merrill
Westminster, 80234
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
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