FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:30 & 11:00AM
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Allegretto grazioso
Frank Bridge (1879-1941)
Welcome
*Call to Worship (Based on John 10:1-11)
Leader: Our Good Shepherd calls.
People: He knows us each by our name.
Leader: Our Good Shepherd leads.
People: We are here to listen and to follow.
Leader: Our Good Shepherd protects and provides.
People: We give thanks and praise to God!
*Gathering Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Verse 3
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
All knowing God, in reverence we bring our mistakes to you.
We confess that we often forget your way of love.
We value our choices more than your guidance,
our abundance more than the needs of others,
ourselves more than your beloved community.
Please forgive us, O God, and restore us in faith and spirit.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CWM Rhondda)
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.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May we roll the stones away
from the hidden places in our lives,
revealing the light, life, and love
you have for us! Amen.
First Lesson
Psalm 23 (Pew Bible Page 464)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
Isfahan (8:30am)
Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967)
Free (11:00am)
William Matthews & Lisa Gungor
Gospel Lesson
John 10:1-11 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 90)
Sermon
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Moment for Reflection
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00am)
Olivia Lippa, beloved child of God
Audrey Spohn, beloved child of God
*The Baptismal 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, the Holy One of Israel, 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. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)
Reception of Confirmands (11:00am)
Vivian Batchelder, Sydney Chivers, Griffin Duffy, Izzie Harrison, Genevieve Hickman, Jacob Kirkwood, Olivia Lippa, Adah Meyerhoff, Theodore Mohraz, Adelyn Grace Murray, Audrey Price, Audrey Shin, Audrey Spohn, Pierce Tindle, Anna Wang, Austin Zeckser
Prayer of Blessing (Unison) (11:00am)
We give thanks for you and your important place in this community. Together we will seek to live into God’s kingdom, loving and challenging each other. May we all witness to God’s love for the world.
Musical Reflection
Central Park West (8:30am)
John Coltrane (1926-1967)
Look Up Child (11:00am)
Lauren Daigle
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
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 boxes are stationed at the exit for cash and checks. We’re grateful for your support.
Deacons’ Fund envelopes are distributed in the pews. This offering is taken on the fifth Sunday of the month to assist those in our community who may have sudden, temporary and unexpected needs. To donate online, click here.
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 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
834 Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Precious Lord)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Shepherd (8:30am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
This Is Not The End (11:00am)
Lisa Gungor
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Montview Deacons
Montview Deacons form a caring network that, in the example of Jesus, organizes and supports ministries focused on alleviating the suffering of congregants in need. Our Deacons also cultivate fellowship within our church by organizing or supporting events. Visit our table in the Commons after each service to learn more about what we do, opportunities to serve, and how to support this important work. Contact: John Dapper, dapper5280@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about our upcoming Co-Pastors’ Forum on May 7, help choose our next class of Deacons and Elders, request a “friend” through our Friendship Ministry and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Sandy Prouty and Amanda Osenga
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Bass: Steve Kennedy (8:30am)
Drums: Dan Gasser (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Jubilate Singers (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Diane Bassett; The Boothby family, mourning the death of their daughter, Ashley; The Cummins Family; Dave, son-in-law of Nancy and John Thompson; The Delhotal and Hickman families, mourning the death of Nadine Delhotal; Jim Getzinger; Sandra Good; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Mark Haynes; Juanita Martinez; Mac Murphy; Margaret Gonder Odell; Corinne Pellish; Thomas (Tom) Pickard; Lynn Snyder, sister of Ellen McDonough; Ginny Suggs and family, mourning the death of Dick Suggs; The Tracey family, mourning the death of Martha’s father, James B. Crawley; Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; Steve Warnke; Lee West; Janet Wolfer
Deaths
April 15 | Nadine Delhotal
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.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We are so glad your family is worshiping with us today. We also know that sometimes children tire of being in worship. We have a space for those times directly below the sanctuary. You can follow the service on a large screen there while your children enjoy toys, books and space. The ushers can direct you!
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
Earth Care Series: Called to be Stewards of God’s Creation
Advocating to Protect Sacred Landscapes
Rev. Andrew Black, EarthKeepers 360, National Wildlife Federation, concludes our three-week series exploring some of the vital issues facing our Earth.
Location: Miller Chapel
Combined Cantate and Timbrel Choirs (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204
Confirmation
Location: Fellowship Hall
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
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.
INTERESTED IN EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP?
Attend a four-hour Inquirers’ Class where you will connect with the pastors and others interested in membership and receive answers to your questions. Attending the class is not a commitment to join the church, just a way to discern if membership is right for you at this time. The next class will be held on May 20-21. To register for our next class, please call our office at 303-355-1651 or email Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org