PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 28 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Chorale Prelude on Down Ampney
Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)
Welcome
Voices of the Spirit
*Opening Hymn
280 Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us (Ebenezer)
Hymnal
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God,
You poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples
creating bold tongues, open ears,
and a new community of faith.
We confess that we hold back the force of
your Spirit among us.
Have mercy on us, O God.
Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit,
and fill us with a flaming desire to be
your faithful people.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
*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.
Anthem
Prayer of St. Gregory
Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Acts 2:1-17 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 103)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Catalytic Conversion
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire
Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Senior Recognition (Unison)
Amanda Osenga, Minister of Youth and Families
May God’s blessing rest on each one of you.
May God’s light shine on you, and make your path clear.
May hope carry you through the challenging times,
and gratitude be your response when life is good.
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.
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
293 Loving Spirit (Omni Die)
Hymnal
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
Postlude
Chorale Variation on Veni Creator
Maurice Duruflé
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Attend a Journey with Migrants Fundraiser, register your child for Summer Sacred Art, be part of a Juneteenth Celebration and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
“Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation”
by Parker Palmer
June 4, 11,18, 25 and July 9 | 11:00am
Facilitator: Dr. Bill Dobrenen
We often forget to take the time to listen to our own lives, our souls, and our hearts. Parker Palmer’s short but powerful work is a book to read regularly to set and maintain one’s life in a healthy place. Join us in the McCollum Room for this five-Sunday group study with Dr. Bill Dobrenen. To register: billdobrenen@yahoo.com.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Sandy Prouty
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Trumpet: Leslie Scarpino
Reader: Bill Dobrenen
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Lorraine Alcott, grieving the death of her father, Bruce Alcott; Diane Bassett; The Boothby family, mourning the death of their daughter, Ashley; The Cummins Family; Dave, son-in-law of Nancy and John Thompson; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Sandra Good; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Mark Haynes; Linda Levinsky, mourning the death of her father, Frank Caldwell; Mac Murphy; Margaret Gonder Odell; Corinne Pellish; Thomas (Tom) Pickard; Dael Rich; Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; Steve Warnke; Lee West; Janet Wolfer
Deaths
May 1 | Rev. Dr. Richard “Hutch” Hutchison
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Candace Wolhart and Jim Thomas in celebration their 40th wedding anniversary.
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 this 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
9:30am
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
10:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
11:00am
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastors: The Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and The Rev. Ian Cummins
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Minister of Youth and Families: Amanda Osenga
Executive Director of Operations and Finance: Jason Hays
Director of Facilities: Bob Cloud
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Barbara Hulac
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Building Scheduling Coordinator: Debra Efird
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Minister of Visitation: Peter Hulac
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett, Charles Johnson, Tony Johnson, Stewart Schoenthal
VISITORS
We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to learn more about Montview. Please fill out one of the Welcome Guest Cards that are distributed in the pews and place it on a plate near the exits when finished. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email todd@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
GRADUATING SENIORS 2023
Cameron Alcorn
Cameron is graduating from Arvada West High School. Next year he’ll be attending Colorado School of Mines, majoring in electrical engineering. Cameron’s also planning to continue playing his saxophone with the Colorado School of Mines Jazz Band. He looks forward to participating in this summer’s work trip to Puerto Rico!
Claire Arney
Claire is graduating from Colorado Academy. She will attend Vanderbilt University in the fall where she plans to major in chemistry and Spanish.
Charles Evans
Charles is graduating from Denver School of the Arts. He has enjoyed playing violin for the Montview community the past several years. Next year, he plans to attend San Diego State University and major in business.
Abe Harder
Abe is graduating from East High School. He will be attending CU Boulder in the fall and is interested in studying psychology. Abe has attended Montview since an early age and participated in many programs in the Church and on work trips.
Sophia Lee
Sophia is graduating from Northfield High School. Before she hits the books at Metro State University to study criminology, she’ll be found in Oregon learning to fight fires, the real kind, at an all women’s program.
Zachary Matchett
Zachary is graduating from East High School. After spending the past two summers traveling to over nine international countries, Zach is planning to spend this summer lifeguarding, spending time with friends and family, traveling locally and, hopefully, relaxing before heading to CU Boulder in the fall. Zach recently earned his Scout Eagle Rank by completing a construction project at the Cherry Creek Dog park which added three new agility obstacles for the dogs.
Adam Richardson
Adam is graduating from Northfield High School, where he was a participant on the Mountain Bike Team and co-founder of the Board Game Club. He will be attending the University of Kansas, School of Architecture and Design.
Allison Sanders
Allison is graduating from Stargate School, where she was captain of the school’s Mountain Bike Team, president of the Environmental Club, and a National Honor Society member. She was active at Montview as a Youth Deacon, member of the Earth Care committee, and gave a sermon on Youth Sunday. Allison has enrolled in AmeriCorps’ NCCC program based in Sacramento and will study environmental engineering at CU Boulder beginning in the fall of 2024.
Anabel Whiteside Renz
Anabel is graduating from Northfield High School where she enjoyed her AP Art classes most. Anabel has been active at Montview since she was young, participating in Sunday School, Confirmation, JAM and MOB and serving as the Youth Elder with Session in 2022. She will be taking a gap year to serve in an inclusive community that supports adults with intellectual disabilities near Philadelphia, PA. She will attend Colorado State University in 2024, working toward a degree in psychology or sociology.
Frank Willius
Frank is graduating from Northfield High School and is headed to California Lutheran University to play baseball, study psychology, and enjoy the surf. Frank’s Montview highlights include the Miami work trip in 2019 and haunted corn maze visits.
Blessing
May God’s blessing rest on each one of you.
May God’s light shine on you, and make your path clear.
May hope carry you through the challenging times,
and gratitude be your response when life is good.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org