15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 14, 2024 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Prélude
Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Associate Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth;
People: Break forth, O mountains, into singing!
Leader: In quietness and humility we come to worship God;
People: We wait for God. Our hope is in God, now and forever.
*Opening Hymn
755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing (Weisse Flaggen)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open,
all desires, known,
And from whom no secrets are hid:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
That we may perfectly love you and
worthily magnify your holy name;
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three (Italian Hymn)
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
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 this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
*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.
Anthem
The Call
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Lord, open our hearts and minds
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
That as the Scriptures are read
And your Word is proclaimed,
We may hear with joy
What you say to us today. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Mark 6:17-29 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 35)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Be Thou Faithful Unto Death
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
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) Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
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
815 Give to the Winds Thy Fears (Festal Song)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Excerpt from Fugue (Introduction, Passacaglia and Fugue)
Healey Willan (1880-1968)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MONTVIEW SCHOOLS TASK FORCE
Montview’s newly formed Schools Task Force helps provide much-needed resources for Ashley, Stedman and Montclair elementary schools. We will be collecting school supplies for Ashley Elementary in the Commons on July 14, 21 and 28 so we can deliver them before school begins. Visit our table in the Commons today to drop off items, pick up a school supply list or to learn more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our new staffing changes; donate to the Afghan Women’s Collective; read about the Montview Finance Committee’s work and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Led by Adult Faith Formation Members
Today, July 14 | 11:00am (McCollum Room)
Join us today for the final book study session on Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer. As we move toward the fall elections, this book can help us to step back from the daily political news and keep our sights on what we as citizens and people of faith can do to recover democracy’s heart.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Tenor: Caleb Meyerhoff
Reader: Bob Homiak
Sound/Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
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 greeters can direct you!
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am – 11:30am
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
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Location: McCollum Room
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Tamara Brehm and Tanya Duffy families, mourning the death of their father, Robert Brehm; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Dana and Peter Franklin; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; Steve House; Tony, Debra and Charles Johnson, mourning the death of daughter and sister, Toni Johnson; Soren Kirk, great-nephew of Janet Wolfer, and his parents; Nik Levinsky; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Jewel Wegs; Janet Wolfer
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by the Montview staff in celebration of Soul Food and Susan Schneider and Page Shaver for leading this important ministry.
VISITORS
We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to learn more about Montview. Please fill out one of the Friendship Pads that are placed in the pews. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email todd@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
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1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
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