Bulletin: August 7, 2022

Scripture Lesson
Matthew 7:7-10
(New Testament Pew Bible Page 6)

Sermon
Asking Questions
Adrian Miller

Musical Reflection
Meditation on ‘Let Us Break Bread’
Adam Waite (b. 1978)

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.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

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. A gluten-free option is offered from the server on the pulpit side of the aisle.

Communion Music
Come Sunday
Duke Ellington

*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
525  Let Us Break Bread Together  (Let Us Break Bread)

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE

 

 

GUEST PREACHER – ADRIAN MILLER
Adrian Miller is a Colorado native and a lifelong member of Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Denver, Colorado. After graduating law school, Adrian practiced law for several years and became a special assistant to President Bill Clinton. Following his work in the White House, Adrian went on to serve the Colorado state government. Adrian is also the author of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning book Soul Food.

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Habitat for Humanity
Montview has a long history of dedicated and compassionate mission outreach to Denver communities through Habitat for Humanity. Montview supports multiple Habitat workdays each year, including both home repairs and new construction. With God’s grace, we look forward to many more years of a successful Habitat-Montview partnership.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about MCA music and theatre classes coming this fall, watch Faithful Parenting: Moments of the Heart with Sandy Prouty, learn about upcoming confirmation information meetings and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Adrian Miller
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins & Sandy Prouty
Piano/Organ: Adam Waite
Violin: Leena Waite
Reader: Kate Williams
Sound: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
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.

Restrooms are available downstairs in the Reception Room via the stairs at the back of the sanctuary. If you need accessibility assistance, please see an usher.

 

Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor. Masks are optional. Enter and exit through the Montview Blvd. door on the north side of the building.

 

Please note that this worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.

 

Prayer Tree
Steve Hetterich; Steve Kennedy and family, mourning the death of Steve’s father, Larry Kennedy; Dianne Briscoe McKenzie and family, mourning the death of Gilbert McKenzie; The Meyerhoff and Sloth families, mourning the death of Sven Sloth, stepfather of Ben Meyerhoff; Mac Murphy; Dan Park; Bea Romer; The Thompson and Collins families, mourning the death of Tracey Thompson, nephew of Dolores Collins; Steve Warnke; Tim Will

Deaths
July 7 | Mary Murphy
July 4 | Rev. Gilbert McKenzie

Memorial Services
August 12 at 2pm | Russ Wehner
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

MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org

* Those who are able are invited to stand.