SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:30am and 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness: Moderato, Andantino and Adagio
Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
Welcome
*Opening Hymn
248 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! (Hymn to Joy)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
On the paths of our lives we may lose our way,
missing the blessings of people and places.
We may walk in unawareness and selfishness,
not noticing beauty, assurance, or your countless gifts.
We pray to lift our eyes and open our hearts, O God,
to see each other and all things in your image, your likeness, your name.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
How Great Thou Art (8:30am)
arr. Bill Holcombe (1924-2010)
You Are My Sunshine (11am)
arr. Make Magatagan (b.1960)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Fourth Grade Bible Presentation (11am)
Call to Gratitude (11am)
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 ages and for today.
All: May we read, remember and give thanks for these stories now and in all the years to come. Amen.
Luke 24:13-31
(New Testament Pew Bible Page 78)
Sermon
Their Eyes Were Opened
Sandy Prouty
Musical Reflection
Flute Sonata in G major I. Allegretto (8:30am)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
With One Heart (11am)
Mark Patterson (b. 1969)
With one heart and one voice we will glorify the Lord
As we learn together to sing with one accord.
Though each one here is different in so many ways,
We can all join together in one song of praise.
With one heart and one voice we come now to sing,
Raising one alleluia to Christ, our King.
Lord, you have shown us your mercy,
You’ve shown us forgiveness each day.
Now help us to love one another
And show the world your spirit of grace.
With one heart and one voice we will glorify the Lord
As we learn together to sing with on accord.
So come every nation with voices raised.
We can all join together in one song of praise.
With one heart and one voice we come now to sing.
Raising one alleluia to Christ, our King.
Raising one alleluia to Christ, our King.
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering
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.
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.
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 for- ever. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
254 That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright (Puer Nobis Nascitur) (8:30am)
This Little Light of Mine (11am)
(Children’s Choirs solo)
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
(Congregation stands to sing)
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Postlude
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness: Un poco allegro and Chorale
Flor Peeters
A Conversation with Guest Musicians Ike Sturm and Chanda Rule
May 1 | 9:30am
Don’t miss this chance to hear from Ike Sturm and Chanda Rule about their new musical work “Let the River Flow.” This work is a celebration and lament for choir, soloist, string orchestra and jazz chamber ensemble.
Location: Sanctuary and Livestream
Spring Concert: “Let the River Flow”
May 1 | 4:00pm
You are invited to the World Premiere of “Let the River Flow,” Sunday May 1 at 4:00pm. “Let the River Flow.” This work, made up of sixteen songs, was commissioned by Montview’s Westminster Choir and Minister of Music Adam Waite.
Location: Sanctuary and Livestream
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Sandy Prouty
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Ian Cummins
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Piano: Adam Waite (8:30)
Flute: Kristen Beeman (8:30)
Youth Bells and Timbrel Choir Director: Becki Taylor (11:00)
Cantate Choir Director: Heidi Shriver (11:00)
Flute: Addie Lapsley (11:00)
Piano: Jim Craft (11:00)
Choirs (11:00): Youth Bells, Timbrel Choir, Cantate Choir
Reader: Randy Savoren (8:30am)
Readers: Clara and Taryn Rawson (11am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Masks are optional in the sanctuary.
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Co-Pastors: The Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and The Rev. Ian Cummins
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Minister of Youth and Families: Amanda Osenga
Executive Director of Operations and Finance: Jason Hays
Director of Facilities: Bob Cloud
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Barbara Hulac
Administrative Coordinator: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Cindy Austin
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Minister of Visitation: Peter Hulac
Sextons: Tony Johnson, Charles Johnson and Stewart Schoenthal
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Prayer Tree
Brad Bawmann, humanitarian work in Poland; Nikolas, son of Linda and Stephen Bibb, humanitarian worker in Ukraine; Missi Cage, sister of Cindy Austin; Linda Chain; Cathy Fanning, mourning the death of her sister, Nancy Myers; Marty Flahive, husband of Diana Flahive; The Harvey family, mourning the death of Dottie Harvey; Stacy Bush Henry, niece of Mary Jo Bush; Linda Marrou-Cole; Margery Mullins; Mac Murphy; The Neid family, mourning the death of Darlene Neid; Linda Pruett; Betty Scherer; The Schuck Family and their young son, Cameron; Franklin Thompson, brother of Dolores Collins; Leroy Thompson, brother of Dolores Collins; Peggy Walker; Russ Wehner
Deaths
April 7 | Dorothy J. Harvey
Memorial Services
April 30 at 2pm | Darlene Neid
May 22 at 2pm | Dana Wilbanks
May 28 at 11am | Ruth Noblett
June 4 at 2pm | Joe Blake
June 18 at 10am | Dottie Harvey
June 18 at 2pm | Susan Parkhurst
STATEMENT OF MISSION
We believe that the love of God surrounds us. Our call is to nurture this love in ourselves and each other. Through prayer, worship, education, outreach and mission, we seek to foster spiritual fulfillment, community, tolerance, peace, non-violence and social justice. We dedicate ourselves and our church to follow the Spirit of Christ by word and deed.
We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to learn more about Montview. Please fill out one of the Welcome Guest Cards that are distributed in the pews and place it on a plate near the exits when finished. Feel free to contact our office at 303-355-1651 or email cindy@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
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