Bulletin: June 11, 2023

Reception of New Members

*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. (Excerpted 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.

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. 

*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
435  There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy  (In Babilone)  

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE

*Charge and Benediction

Benediction Response
A Gaelic Blessing
John Rutter (b. 1945)

Postlude
Trumpet Tune in C
Tommaso Albinoni (1671-1750

GUEST PREACHER: REV. NADIA BOLZ-WEBER
We are happy to welcome Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber to our pulpit once again. Rev. Bolz-Weber is serving as Theologian-in-Residence at Montview Church, as well as Pastor of Public Witness with the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.

UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s Happening at Montview?
Host the Montview Spot at City Park Jazz, be part of the Denver Pride Parade, volunteer for Metro Caring and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.    

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Ian Cummins
Conductor: Mary Louise Burke
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Reader: Kristin Weber
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Summer Choir

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
“Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation” by Parker Palmer
Dr. Bill Dobrenen leads this five-Sunday group study on Parker Palmer’s short, but powerful, book.
Location: McCollum Room

Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza

PARISH NEWS

Prayer Tree
Lorraine Alcott, mourning the death of her father, Bruce Alcott; Diane Bassett; The Cummins Family; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Mark Haynes; Sharon Mann, mourning the death of her sister, Sandra Good; Donna McNeil, mother of Sarah McNeil Weschler; Margaret Gonder Odell; Corinne Pellish; The family of Cynthia Ann Pugh, who died on May 24; Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; The Warnke family, mourning the death of Steve Warnke; Lee West; Janet Wolfer

Deaths
June 5, 2023 | Steven Warnke

VISITORS
We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to learn more about Montview. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email Todd Rembe, Membership Coordinator, at todd@montview.org with questions. Please come again.

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

PROFESSION OF FAITH
Anthony Boland
Denver, 80207
Family: Dresden Boland (spouse)
Dawson (1)

Dresden Boland
Denver, 80207
Family: Anthony Boland (spouse)
Dawson (1)

Ashley Struck
Aurora, 80010  
Family: Elliot (11), Elias (8)

LETTER OF TRANSFER
Brent Carlton
Denver, 80205
Chapelwood United Methodist, Houston, TX

Alexandra Glann
Broomfield, 80021
First Presbyterian, Newton, KS

Carolyn Lane
Denver, 80220
Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX

Peter Zabel
Denver, 80238
Family: Emily Zabel (spouse)
Jack (8), Elle (4)
Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder, CO

REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Jim Bohling
Denver, 80220
Family: Aidan (15)

Brennyn Buscarello
Denver, 80238
Family: Paul Buscarello (spouse)
Lucette (5), Clemence (1)

Paul Buscarello
Denver, 80238
Family: Brennyn Buscarello (spouse)
Lucette (5), Clemence (1)

Robert DuVon
Arvada, 80002
Family: Marilyn DuVon (spouse)

Marilyn DuVon
Arvada, 80002
Family: Robert DuVon (spouse)

Eleanor Kinsman
Denver, 80220

Joseph Martinez
Denver, 80206
Family: Aidan (15)

Emily Zabel
Denver, 80238
Family: Pete Zabel (spouse)
Jack (8), Elle (4)

MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org

* Those who are able are invited to stand.