Prelude & Processional
Please remain seated unless otherwise instructed.
Welcome . . . . . . Karlie Adams
Call to Worship . . . . . . Heidi Pshak
Leader: We have come together in the name of God.
People: We have come together in faith.
Leader: We worship God with joy.
People: We worship God with gratitude.
Leader: Thank you to the God of all. Amen.
Confession . . . . . . Henry Taber
Dear God,
We want to follow your way of love.
We try every day.
Sometimes we forget and fail.
Please help us to remember.
Amen.
Assurance of God’s Love . . . . . . Beniyam Oliver
Response
Passing of the Peace . . . . . . Elliott Slothower
Please greet your neighbors with:
The Peace of God Be With You
Word to the Grown-Ups . . . . . . Derek Mathes, Ethan Waite
Anthem
From a Distance
Julie Gold (b. 1956), arr. Becki Taylor
Prayer for Illumination (Unison) . . . . . . Ellherie Gillespie
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 Scripture Lesson . . . . . . Ellherie Gillespie
John 20:19-21
Second Scripture Lesson . . . . . . Andrew Dahab Matthew 28: 18-20
Response to Reading . . . . . . Andrew Dahab
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Look for Me There . . . . . . Rowan Glossy
Prayers of the People . . . . . . Our First and Second Graders
The Lord’s Prayer . . . . . . Our Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders
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.
Offering Ourselves and Our Service . . . . . . Evie White
Prayer of Dedication (Unison) . . . . . . Teddy Wallenkamp
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.
Doxology
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.
Closing Hymn
This Little Light of Mine
American Negro Spiritual
The choir will sing the first verse of “This Little Light of Mine.” We will join them for the second verse.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
This morning’s performances of “This Little Light of Mine” – an American Negro Spiritual – is presented in accordance with our reparations royalty pilot program: a practice of valuing the musical contributions of enslaved Africans to American worship and song. Congregants are invited to make a reparation royalty contribution via the pew offering envelope (write “reparations royalty”). Contributions can also be made online at Montview.org/giving (One-time gift: Reparations Royalty Fund) or by clicking here.
Charge and Benediction . . . . . . Our Preschool Class
Recessional
Postlude
Your children are wonderful teachers. Each Sunday they share their unique perspectives on life and faith, relationships and challenges. We appreciate their clear and open-hearted views. Your children remind us to listen to the stories of our current experience and the ancient stories of our faith. They remind us to be curious and enthusiastic and that listening is truly an act of love. Thank you for sharing your children with us! We look forward to being with your family in the years ahead!
PARTICIPANTS
Session Liaison: Karlie Adams
Cantate/Timbrel Choir Directors: Heidi Shriver, Becki Taylor
Cantate Choir Accompanist: Jim Craft
Andrew Dahab
Beniyam Oliver
Derek Mathes
Ellherie Gillespie
Elliott Slothower
Evie White
Heidi Pshak
Henry Taber
Rowan Glossy
Teddy Wallenkamp
Miles Cvietusa
Miles Strickland
Our Preschool Class
Our Kindergarten Class
Our First and Second Grade Class
Our Third, Fourth and
Fifth Grade Class
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUNDAY
SCHOOL STAFF FOR 2022-2023
Preschool
Cheryl Richardson
Oliver Fon
Kindergarten
Elyse Coberly
Heather Kerr
Krista Ranby
Rob Mathes
Grade 1, 2
Kate Kalanick
Katherine Dahab
Leena Waite
Lindsey Smith
Nancy Maynard
Grades 3,4,5
Becky Taylor
Kristin White
Pete Cvietusa
Rachel Taber
Trisha Pshak
Substitute Teachers
Samantha Cox
Soojin Kim
Taryn Rawson
CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE
Erika Neale, Chair
Anna Wallenkamp
Elyse Coberly
Kate Kalanick
Kristin Furfari
Leena Waite
Rebecca Koenigberg
Vanessa Owen
“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
“When you see God in everyone, then they see God in you.”
– Thomas Merton
“Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God.”
– Abraham Joshua Heschel
Our programs for children continue in June and July! Please plan to join us for Sacred Art Camp this summer. Click here to register.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org