SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
YOUTH SUNDAY
February 12 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Welcome . . . . . . Anabel Whiteside
*Call to Worship . . . . . . Jonas White
Leader: We come to this place to worship side by side
People: Recognizing we are the Body of Christ
Leader: We come to this place to sing side by side
People: Recognizing we cannot sing harmony alone
Leader: We come to this place to ask for and to give forgiveness
People: Recognizing we are not perfect
Leader: God is in this holy place. Let us worship!
*Gathering Hymn
19 God of Great and God of Small, Verses 1 & 2 (God of Great and Small)
*Call to Confession . . . . . . Eden Murphy
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Loving God,
We confess, that although we are growing and changing,
We still need your guidance.
Forgive us, O God, for the ways we have wounded,
We must not only learn to respect ourselves,
But also others.
Forgive us, O God, for ignoring others
And missing opportunities to share your love.
We must help nourish and change together.
Help us to truly love one another as ourselves
So that we may all share Your love and grow together.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Bring Your Burdens to God
*Passing of the Peace . . . . . . Danica Doty
*Hymn
444 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (Detroit)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children . . . . . . Ella Logan
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.
Anthem
How Can I Keep From Singing?
Greg Gilpin
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) . . . . . . Addie Lapsley (8:30am) & Jacob Kirkwood (11:00am)
God of grace,
by your Word you give light to the soul.
Pour out upon us
the spirit of wisdom and understanding
that our hearts and minds may be made new.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Mark 2:1-12 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 31) . . . . . . Noah Lapsley (8:30am) & Jacob Kirkwood (11:00am)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon . . . . . . Abe Harder & Allison Sanders
Forgiveness as Healing
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Reason to Sing
Jordan/Leonard/Rogers
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts . . . . . . Celia Whiteside RenzMaking 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 boxes are stationed at the exit for cash and checks. We’re grateful for your support.
All are invited to sign and pass the Friendship Pad and greet each other by name. If you are visiting, we also invite you to fill out the welcome card in the pew rack and put it in the offering box.
*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 . . . . . . Anabel Whiteside, Cameron Alcorn
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
Our God Who Art in Heaven
Sung to ’Nettleton’, “Come Thou Fount”
Our God who art in heaven, Hallow’d be thy matchless name
Let Your Kingdom reign in heaven Dwell on earth, in us, the same.
Give us Lord this day for worship, Give us manna from on high
Give us bread to serve your Kingdom, Lord your name we glorify
Lord, forgive us, free us, love us, Grant us wisdom to forgive.
Lead us not into temptation, Grant us grace so we can live.
Evil cannot stand against us, Your deliverance we need.
Bind us, Lord, to one another, We your church, your love receive.
Thine the kingdom, thine the power, Thine the glory evermore.
Thine all majesty and honor God to you we praise, adore.
You are God, you reign forever, “Sovereign, Holy Lord!” we sing
Our God who art in heaven Lord, eternal king of kings.
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Ministry Highlight: Youth Programs
Youth at Montview, aka YAM, includes all 6th – 12th graders. Through weekly gatherings, retreats, and summer trips, we come to recognize ourselves and others as beloved children of God. We rely on volunteers to support our programs and become trusted, caring, adults to our youth. To learn more about YAM and how to get involved as a youth or volunteer come and connect with the youth committee in the Commons or email youth@montview.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mission Impact Fund Listening Session
The Mission Life Committee is partnering with the Rose Community Foundation to help guide the grant-making process of Montview’s Mission Impact Fund. Join the Mission Life Committee in the Miller Chapel for a Q&A session after today’s 11am service.
What’s Happening at Montview? Find out about our “Back to the Bible” Adult Faith Formation series, attend a retreat with Pastor Ian, register for Summer Sacred Art and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
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.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Minister of Youth & Families: Amanda Osenga
Piano: Adam Waite
Alto Saxophone: Cameron Alcorn
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Greeters: Sydney Chivers, Dylan Khailer, Reid Khailer, Will Lindberg Audrey Shin, Charlotte Spohn, Lauren Taylor
Jubilate Singers: Fiona Beardsley, Rosie Mucharsky-O’Boyle, Stella Mullins, Abby Musser, Gavin Neale, Audrey Shin, Audrey Price, Lindsay Price
Worship Participants: Cameron Alcorn*, Danica Doty, Abe Harder*, Jacob Kirkwood, Addie Lapsley, Noah Lapsley, Ella Logan, Allison Sanders*, Jonas White, Anabel Whiteside*, Celia Whiteside Renz
*Graduating Senior
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dick Anderson; Phil Behrendt; The Bryant family, mourning the death of Phyllis Bryant; Dave, son-in-law of Nancy and John Thompson; Alvin Duley, friend of Dianne Briscoe-McKenzie; The Efird Family; Ken Fisher, friend of John and Bev Skinner; Cindi Graves; Jenni Hatlem; Mark Haynes; Eden and Mac Murphy; Corinne Pellish; The people of South Sudan; Bea Romer; Shelley Simons, sister of Emily Conklin and niece of Marthanne Simons; Donna Smith; Kathryn Walton, daughter of MaryGrace Wake; Steve Warnke
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:30am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
8:45am
Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B
9:30am
Back to the Bible: Introduction to the New Testament
Intro To the Gospels: The Synoptic Problem
Dr. Tim Beal, Professor of Religion, CWRU continues our 8-week series on the development of the Christian scriptures.
Location: Miller Center
Combined Cantate and Timbrel Choirs (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
YAM Breakfast (Grades 6-12)
Location: Cellar
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
12:00pm
Mission Impact Fund Listening Session
A Q&A on the Mission Impact Fund.
Location: Miller Chapel
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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