32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 12 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou, Op. 18, No. 5
Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: With joyful hearts, we gather this day to celebrate:
People: The life we have been given by God,
Leader: The life we share in community,
People: The life that Jesus gives in abundance.
Leader: Let us open our hearts in worship to the goodness of God’s love,
All: Grateful for the joy of life together.
*Gathering Hymn
645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, vs. 2
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God,
We enter your presence
confessing the things we try to conceal.
We confess the heartbreak, worry, and sorrow
we have caused for others.
Lord, have mercy upon us, forgive us, and set us free.
In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
350 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning (Keep Your Lamps)
This morning’s performance of “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning” – 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) or by clicking here.
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Fourth Grade Bible Presentation (11:00am)
Call to Gratitude (11:00am)
4th Graders: The Bible holds the stories of our faith.
People: Stories of ancient people and God’s work in their lives.
4th Graders: Stories of Jesus, his actions and lessons.
People: Stories of God’s love, wisdom and truth through the agesand for today.
All: May we read, remember and give thanks for the stories of the Bible. Amen.
Anthem
How Firm a Foundation (8:30am)
arr. Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard
Still Rolling Stones (11:00am)
Lauren Daigle (b.1991)
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 25:1-13 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 24)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Life Together: Don’t Miss the Party
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
The Swan, from Carnival of the Animals (8:30am)
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Walk Softly (11:00am)
Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Stewardship Moment
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
305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! (Darwall’s 148th)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Amen, from Magnificat
Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)
Postlude (8:30am)
“Allegro” from Concerto in a minor, BWV 593
J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
STEWARDSHIP 2024 – LIFE TOGETHER
Our theme this year, Life Together, invites us to consider how Montview is a special place in our lives. We hope you will prayerfully consider making a generous pledge to the work and worship of Montview Church for 2024. Pledge online at www.montview.org/giving or by clicking here. On November 19th, join us for Stewardship Sunday as we dedicate our commitments to Montview’s many ministries.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Congregational Meeting
Today | After the 11am Service (Sanctuary)
Join us today for a Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary following the 11:00am service. During this meeting, we’ll hear the report of the Officer Nominating Committee and vote on the incoming class of Elders and Deacons.
Advent Series: Messiah!
November 19 – December 10 | 9:30 AM (Miller Chapel)
We will explore the Advent and Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah, including a look at the composer and librettist, the Biblical texts and Handel’s music. The class will include four sessions, beginning November 19 and ending December 10.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Organist Emerita: Barbara Hulac (8:30am)
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff (8:30am)
Reader: Martha Tracey (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
Youth Ensemble: Jubilate Singers (11:00am)
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Ginny Allen and family, mourning the death of her husband, Jim Allen; Linda Bofenkamp; The Cummins Family; Jim Getzinger; Madie Gustafson; The Hazlett family, mourning the death of their son, Daniel; Steve House; Michael Levinson and family mourning the death of Martin Levinson; Linda Marrou-Cole; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Corinne Pellish; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Pat Troupe, mother of Allison Schiltz; Peggy Walker and Arne Binion; Janet Wolfer
Memorial Services
Jim Allen | November 17 at 2:00pm in the Miller Chapel
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Walt Busker by his siblings.
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.
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: After the Book: Scripture
and the Digital Revolution
Timothy Beal, Ph.D., CWRU
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
Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
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
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
4:00pm
JAM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
5:30pm
MOB (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about this year’s Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving; attend a presentation on Montview’s Carbon Audit; take part in our Men’s Ministry offerings and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org