Bulletin: October 22, 2023

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 that the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.

Anthem
Sing to the Moon (8:30am
Laura Mvula

Oh How I Love Jesus (11:00am)
arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey

Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
       that we may receive your Word
              and respond in love. Amen.

Scripture Lesson
Matthew 5:38-48 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 4)

Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon
An Eye for an Eye
Rev. Ian Cummins

Moment for Reflection

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00am)

*The Baptismal 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, the Holy One of Israel, 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.)

The Presentation
Pastor: This candle represents the new life in Christ. It is entrusted to you to be  kept burning brightly. May all who have received this sacrament walk as children of the light and may God keep the flame of faith alive in them forever.
People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ’s church, to share with us this ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Amen.

Musical Reflection 
Love’s In Need of Love (8:30am)
Stevie Wonder

Elijah Rock (11:00am)
arr. Moses Hogan

This morning’s performance of “Elijah Rock ” – 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).

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. You can also text 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
757  Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples  (Kingsfold)

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE

*Charge and Benediction

*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Amen
Gerald Finzi

Postlude
“Prelude” from Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 545
J.S Bach (1685-1750)

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: WOMEN’S HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE (WHI)
Montview has a long history of supporting the unhoused. Today, we’re showcasing a photo exhibit, Without a Home, developed by the Aurora History Museum. Plan to view the exhibit in the McCollum Room and visit our table in the Commons to learn more about our current work collecting supplies and providing sack lunches for agencies supported by WHI.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgists: Rev. Amanda Osenga and Dr. Peter Hulac
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Vocals: JoFoKe (8:30am)
Violin: Leena Waite (8:30am)  
Conductor: Becki Taylor (11:00am)  
Assistant Conductor: Heidi Shriver (11:00am)  
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Ellherie Gillespie (11:00am)  
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Handbell Ensemble: Youth Bells (11:00am)
Children’s Chorus: Bel Canto Choir (11:00am)
Adult Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)

PARISH NEWS

Prayer Tree   
Ginny Allen and family, mourning the death of her husband, Jim Allen; Linda Bofenkamp; The Cummins Family; Jim Getzinger; Quinn Gillette; Madie Gustafson; The Hazlett family, mourning the death of their son, Daniel; Sarah Hite; Steve House; Michael Levinson and family mourning the death of Martin Levinson; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Frank Nelson and family, mourning the death of Kathie Nelson; Corinne Pellish; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; The Taylor Family, mourning the death of Dusty Taylor; Peggy Walker and Arne Binion; Janet Wolfer; Barbara Wollan, mourning the death of her mother, Bobbie Savage

Deaths
October 10 | Rev. Dr. Glendora “Dusty” Taylor

Memorial Services
Kathie Nelson | October 29 at 2:30pm in the Miller Chapel
Elvira (Bobbie) Savage | November 4 at 10:00am in the Miller Chapel

Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Craig Maginness and Ellen Reath in memory of Robert Maginness and Elizabeth Maginness.

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 the 11:00am 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

8:00am – 12:30pm         
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.

8:30am      
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary     
                          
8:45am      
Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B               

9:30am
The Story of the Good Book: What Would Jesus Read? From the Early Jesus Movement to the Imperial Roman Church
Dr. Christy Cobb, University of Denver
Location: Miller Chapel   

Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205

Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B

Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112

JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8) & Confirmation
Location: Cellar

Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room

10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors

11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary

12:00pm    
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary

4:00pm     
JAM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar

5:00pm           
MOB Corn Maze Trip (Grades 9-12)    
Location: Off-Site

UPCOMING EVENTS

What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our Adult Faith Formation series, The Story of the Good Book; read about our new partnership with Temple Micah; join our flower ministry and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.   

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