GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Christ, Be Our Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Phillip A. Cooke (b. 1980)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
Warren Family (8:30)
Fon Family (11:00)
Reader One: Today we begin the season of Advent, a time filled with expectation
and promise. As we enter this sacred journey, we light the first
candle of the Advent wreath. Week by week, the light will grow,
guiding us toward the coming of Christ.
Reader Two: This first candle is the candle of HOPE. Hope carries us through the
darkest moments. As the days grow shorter and the nights deepen,
hope whispers that a light still shines in the darkness.
(Light the first candle.)
Reader One: May this candle remind us that God’s light shines always and the
darkness will not overcome it.
All: May the light of this candle reach into every shadow of our world,
declaring that God’s hope is already on its way.
Gathering Hymn O Lord, How Shall I Meet You,Verse 1
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
God of Presence and Promised Coming,
We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have failed to fulfill your desire for us to love one another.
We have not heard the cries of the needy;
The mouths of the poor are still hungry, and
the oppressed remain thirsty for justice.
Free us for generous obedience, through the Advent of Christ..
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
82 , Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hyfrydol)
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 that the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Wassail, Wassail! (8:30am) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr.Davis (b. 1947)
Now The Heavens StartWhisper (11:00am) . . . . . . . arr. Nicholas Palmer (b. 1963)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
O God, open our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit
so that the words of Scripture may become your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Jonah 4:1-3 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 814)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
“Bad Faith”
Rev. Terrance D. Carroll
Guest Preacher
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Violin Sonata, II. Lento (8:30am) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come(11:00am) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Manz (1919-2009)
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 using the QR code. 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 theand 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 144 In the Bleak Midwinter, Verse 4 
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
88 O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Verses 1, 2 and 6 (Veni Emmanuel)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Creator of the Stars of Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarum Plainsong
Postlude
Comfort, Comfort Now My People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Craig Philips (b. 1961)
GUEST PREACHER: REV. TERRANCE D. CARROLL, J.D.
Rev. Terrance D. Carroll made history as the first African American Speaker of the House in Colorado. Rev. Carroll has a Master of Divinity degree from the Iliff School of Theology and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. He is an ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches-USA and the National Baptist Churches-USA. He serves as a pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Denver.
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. If you have questions about becoming a Deacon or the work they do, please see our Deacon’s table in the Commons after today’s service. Donate to support the Deacons’ work by using the QR code.
Montview’s Annual Christmas Concert
December 7 | 4:00pm (Sanctuary)
Our beloved annual musical tradition continues: Montview’s Symphonic Christmas Concert with the Choirs and Orchestra of Montview. Featured on this year’s program are performances of three living female American composers: Nancy Galbraith’s Sanctus, Dale Trumbore’ sRing Out, Ye Bells! and Sara Groves’ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Vocalist JoFoKe is featured in the Spiritual Behold the Star, and the Montview Orchestra will perform the Christmas Overture from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Admission is free.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:00am- Childcare – Ages Birth-7
12:30pm 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 Advent Festival
Location: Fellowship Hall
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
10:00am No Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Please join us in Fellowship Hall for Advent Festival
11:00am Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm Jubilate Singers
Location: Sanctuary
Prayer Tree
Jolene Cranston;Graves; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Sherwood Lingenfelter (brother of Paul Lingenfelter); Sam Mateo; Eden Murphy; Lisa Padilla; Jim Polsfut; Kathryn Walton (daughter of MaryGrace Wake); Steve Wrenn (brother of Grover Wrenn)
Pastoral Care Concerns
Please reach out to the church with pastoral care concerns such as illnesses,
hospitalizations, deaths, births, or any other change of personal circumstances or
condition. Contact:@montview.org or (303) 355-1651 (general mailbox voicemail). For pastoral care emergencies, please call (303) 355-1651 and press 4.