TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 14, 2022 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Allegretto in g minor
Giambattista Martini (1706-1784)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Come, you who thirst for grace.
People: Come, you who hunger for justice.
Leader: Come, you who are a stranger in a strange land.
People: Come, you who are like a child at home.
Leader: For we are all welcome in this House of Love.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Opening Hymn
619 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven (Lauda Anima)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy Mystery, within and around us,
When the urgencies of the world blind us
to the deeper reality of your grace,
remind us again,
what truly matters,
and to whom we belong.
In Christ we pray, amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
More Than Enough
Caleb Meyerhoff
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 13 (selected verses)
(New Testament Pew Bible Page 13)
Sermon
The Kingdom of Heaven Is in Your Midst
Rev. Ian Cummins
Musical Reflection
Kinderszenen Op.15, Der Dichter spricht
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
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.
*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
316 Where Charity and Love Prevail (Twenty-Fourth)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Allegro in e minor
Musana
Come support our mission partner Musana Community Development Organization on August 27, 6-8pm, at the Aurora Stanley Marketplace Hangar. Hear how Musana’s model not only saved jobs and lives during the pandemic, but helped a community thrive. Visit our table in the Outdoor Plaza following today’s worship service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Michael Gungor in Concert
August 14 | 7:00pm (in the Sanctuary)
Multi-grammy nominated musical artist Michael Gungor is best known for creating inclusive and eclectic spiritual music. From synthesizers to classical guitar, he uses all of the tools at his disposal to create music that helps open the heart to the fullness and beauty of life.
Celebration Sunday – Save the Date!
Sunday, September 11
It’s almost that time again. Mark your calendars and join us for Celebration Sunday on September 11! We’ll return to two worship services, Sunday School and Adult Faith Formation offerings. Don’t miss this festive kick off to the new programming year!
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about Supper Club sign-ups, become a scripture reader for our worship services, enroll your children in music and theater classes, and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgist: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Organ: Adam Waite
Soloist: Caleb Meyerhoff
Reader: Randy Savoren
Sound: Charles Johnson
Video: John Goerner
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Masks are optional in the sanctuary.
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Prayer Tree
Marie Cross, sister-in-law of Richelle Force; Joy Freeman; Karen, Nora, and Lin Yip Gerdes, and their Montview family and friends mourning the death of Ken Gerdes; Steve Hetterich; Janet Karp, sister of Joan Rich; Steve Kennedy and family, mourning the death of Steve’s father, Larry Kennedy; Linda Marrou-Cole; Dianne Briscoe McKenzie and family, mourning the death of Gilbert McKenzie; Dan Park; Bea Romer; Steve Warnke; Tim Will
Deaths
August 5 | Marcia Whitcomb
July 28 | Kendall Gerdes
Memorial Services
August 14 at 1pm | Madge Klassen
August 26 at 11am | Rev. Gilbert McKenzie
September 17 at 3:30pm | Beth Strickland
September 21 at 11am | Linda Pruett
October 7 at 10:00am | Brad Bawmann
November 5 at 3:00pm | Mary Murphy
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.
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 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.
WORSHIP SERVICE GREETERS
Greeters are needed for our 10:00am worship service each Sunday. Be a welcoming presence to congregants while handing out bulletins. Please arrive 15 minutes before each service. For more information, contact Cindy Austin at
cindy@montview.org.
WEEKLY EMAILS
Are you signed up to receive our weekly emails? If not, contact Christine Hofstad, Communications Coordinator, at christine@montview.org.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org