17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 30 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Prelude No 10 in G-Flat Major, Op. 23
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: When we pass through the waters,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: When we suffer and feel hopeless,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: When we are joyful and celebratory,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: Whether we feel triumphant or defeated,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: Let us recognize and honor the One who is with us, always.
All: Come, let us worship God!
*Opening Hymn
307 God of Grace and God of Glory (CWM Rhondda)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
O Christ, if we carry the name Christian,
we are signs of your presence.
Yet we confess that we sometimes hurt people
through our pride, rather than showing the way
to the healing waters of your Spirit.
When we are discouraged ourselves,
we are unable to be signs of joy or hope
or good news.
Forgive us, and give us grace to be
earthly reminders of your love. 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
Laudamus te from Mass in C Minor, KV. 427
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
We praise You.
We bless You.
We adore You.
We glorify You.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Soften our hearts and open our minds,
as we turn again to Your Holy Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 13)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like a Fork
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Pie Jesu from Requiem
Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948)
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
everlasting
everlasting
Rest
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
829 My Faith Looks Up to Thee (Olivet)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Irish Blessing
Chester L. Alwes (b. 1947)
Postlude
Toccata in E Minor, P. 462
Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MONTVIEW DEACONS
The Deacon mission is to follow in the example of Jesus in loving by serving. It is a ministry of caring, love, compassion, prayer, and community service. Our work most often centers on three things: friendship, food, and financial assistance. To learn more about our work, please contact John Dapper (dapper5280@gmail.com) or Bryn Dunham (bryn_dunham@yahoo.com).
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Sign up for an upcoming Inquirers’ Class, read Sandy Prouty’s latest art reflection, register for a Lumunos offering with author Susan Cain and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Today: Congregational Meeting
July 30 | 11:00am (Sanctuary)
Please join us for a congregational meeting after the 10am service. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive the report of the Nominating Committee for the Associate Pastor for Youth and Families position and to vote on their recommendation to elect our current Minister of Youth and Families, Amanda Osenga, to that position. If elected, Amanda’s installation will take place in the fall.
Bible Study: Healing Miracles in Matthew, Mark, and Luke/Acts
with Ministry Resident Sophie Beal
August 6 | 11:00-12:00pm
(McCollum Room)
This series will help us to compare and reflect on some of Jesus’ healing stories—what makes us comfortable and uncomfortable? We will seek to understand what healings and miracles meant in the ancient world, but also what they might mean in one’s own life today.
Inquirers’ Classes
September 23-24 & November 11-12
Consider joining one of the last two Inquirers’ Classes we’ll be offering in 2023: September 23-24 or November 11-12. The Inquirers’ Class offers an opportunity to meet with the co-pastors and to learn more about membership at Montview. For more information, including class times and registration, please contact Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins, Sophie Beal, M.Div. and Amanda Osenga, M.Div.
Organ: David Plank
Vocals: Wendy Bawmann
Vocals: Rebecca KoenigBerg
Reader: Randi Smith
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Welcome to David Plank, our guest musician from Laramie, WY. He is a pianist and organist and is in town working on a restoration project with Morel & Associates.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:30am
Healing Miracles in Matthew, Mark, and Luke/Acts
Bible study with ministry resident Sophie Beal
Location: McCollum Room
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
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
The Anderson Family, mourning the death of Dick Anderson; Jolene Cranston; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Cathy Fanning; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Omar and Tammy Hamdy, friends of Heather Bays; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Mark Haynes; The LeBeau and Hecht families, mourning the death of Amy Hecht; Ellen McDonough and family, mourning the death of Ellen’s mother, Carole; Mac Murphy; Corinne Pellish; Bea Romer; Edith Van Burgel; Lucinda Waldron and Paul Ward, mourning the death of Lucinda’s mother, Enid Waldron; Kathryn Walton
Deaths
July 8, 2023 | Dick Anderson
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!
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org