18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 4, 2024 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Adagio non troppo
Johann Gottlob Schneider (1750-1822)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
*Call to Worship (Based on Matthew 11:28-30)
Leader: Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and
are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, seeking sabbath rest.
Leader: Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, to listen for your
teachings and to seek rest for our souls.
Leader: Jesus said, “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, that we might serve
you faithfully. We give thanks to God and bless God’s name! Amen.
*Opening Hymn
529 Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether (Union Seminary)
*Corporate Confession (Unison) Beth Ellsworth, Clerk of Session
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.
Anthem
Gabriel’s Oboe
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020)
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
Titus 2:11-14 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 190)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Olympic Training
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
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. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Director
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.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Rev. Vanessa Owen, Chaplain
Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Leader: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Gracious God, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You have been faithful to us through all generations and continue to speak to us today. We praise you for this table of love you spread in the world as a sign of your love for all people. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending song.
Eucharistic Prayer
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.
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
You are invited to come forward, offering your open palms to the communion server. Once you receive a piece of communion bread and juice, please bring them back to your seat in the pews. Bread at every station is gluten-free. The Presbyterian tradition does not include a specific rite for first Communion. Our parents decide when their children are ready to participate. If you’d like to receive communion in your pew, please signal to a server when they come down the aisle at the conclusion of communion.
Communion Music
Violin Sonata, II. Lento
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
*Prayer of Thanksgiving (Unison)
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for your service. Help us, who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup, to be faithful disciples, so that our daily living may reflect your presence among us, and our love be your love, reaching out into the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
693 Though I May Speak (Gift of Love)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Fugue from Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 531
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Each year 16-20 volunteers make a commitment to our faith tradition by teaching Sunday School. They arrive on Sundays to share Bible stories, discussions, games, mission projects, order of worship and sacrament activities. This time with our
children is centered in our belief in God and framed in friendship, exploration, fun and caring. If you would like to learn more or join this ministry, please visit our table in the Commons today and on August 11.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Vanessa Owen and Beth Ellsworth
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Violin: Leena Waite
Reader: Dianne Briscoe McKenzie
Sound: RJ Mills
Video: John Goerner
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
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
UPCOMING EVENTS
Guest Preacher: Sophie Beal, M.Div., S.T.M.
Next Sunday, August 11 | 10:00am
Ordination Service | 2:00pm
Sophie Beal, M.Div., S.T.M. has been under the care of Montview Church and the Denver Presbytery since 2018 and will be ordained to the office of Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA) on August 11 at 2pm at Montview. She grew up in the
Presbyterian Church (USA) and is now certified ready for ordination, having completed her Master of Divinity degree in 2022, and a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) at Yale Divinity School in 2024.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Prayer Tree
Johanna Behrendt and family, mourning the death of her brother, Dean Van Neel; Mary Burns, mourning the death of her father, John Burns; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Dana and Peter Franklin; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; Hellshire United Church of Portmore, Jamaica; Steve House; Soren Kirk, great-nephew of Janet Wolfer, and his parents; Nik Levinsky; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; The Samelson and Browning families, mourning the death of Les
Samelson (husband of Carolyn Samelson); Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs; Karen Louise White, daughter of Veda White; Janet Wolfer
Births
July 9 | Daphne Thieme, child of Cate and Ian Thieme
Deaths
July 17 | Ann Walton Barkdoll
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Ann Epps in memory and celebration of the marriage anniversary of John and Ann Epps.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons.
A room for families with children who are not enjoying the service is below the sanctuary with livestream.
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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org