THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
June 18 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Pastorales for Summer Flute
Imants Zemzaris (b. 1951)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Let us open our hearts to the light of God’s love.
People: Let us open our souls to the gentle wind of God’s Spirit.
Leader: We have gathered to hear the good news of Jesus Christ,
People: A Word that renews us again and again.
All: Glory be to God, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit,
who loves, saves, and renews us. Amen.
*Opening Hymn
305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! (Darwall’s 148th)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gentle God,
Forgive our desperate chasing
after the false gods of security and control.
Remind us again that our protection comes
not in holding on, but in letting go;
in yielding ourselves, our wills, and our works.
Our lives a continual thank offering to you.
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 . . . . . . . . . Sandy Prouty
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 that this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Woke Up This Morning
Tamesha Pruett-Ray (b. 1986)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Hebrews 11:1-3 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 198)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Yes, But Faith in What?
Rev. Ian Cummins
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Draw Us In The Spirit’s Tether
Harold W. Friedell (1905-1958)
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.
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
766 The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound (McKee)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
When Rooks Fly Homeward
Arthur Banyon (1889-1954)
Postlude
Trumpet Voluntary
John Stanley (1712-1786)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MORE LIGHT MINISTRY
Montview has been part of More Light Presbyterians since 2017. As a More Light congregation, we’re dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people in life, ministry, and society. As an expression of this commitment, we’ll be participating in the Denver Pride Parade on June 25. For more information, visit our table in the Commons after today’s service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Take part in a Montview Art Project, drop by the Deacons’ Picnic, sing in the Fiddler on the Roof chorus and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Amanda Osenga
Conductor: Mary Louise Burke
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Reader: Carrie Hanson
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Summer Choir
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Lorraine Alcott, mourning the death of her father, Bruce Alcott; Diane Bassett; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Mark Haynes; Gloria Jacobs, Linda Beardsley and family, mourning the death of sister, aunt, and great-aunt Christine Seraydarian; 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
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by the Warnke family in loving memory of Steve Warnke.
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: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and 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. 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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org