THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:30am and 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Benedictus
Max Reger (1873-1916)
Welcome
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle – Candle of Joy
Reader: On this third Sunday of Advent we join with the writers of Scripture to sing of hope and healing.
People: Healing takes many forms. People are healed from diseases, social and political injustice are corrected, even the earth itself can be restored and renewed.
Reader: God’s desire is for healing and reconciliation. The flame of this third candle, the candle of Joy, reminds that God calls us to be part of the healing of the world.
People: The child of Mary brought a message of healing that continues as we follow Christ’s words and actions.
(The candles are lit.)
Reader: Will you join me in our Unison Prayer:
People:
Dear God,
So many people need your healing and hope.
In this season of giving, and on every day of the year,
help us to say and to do those things
that continue Christ’s ministry of compassion and caring.
Amen.
*Opening Hymn
104 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You? (St. Theodulph)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy One,
In this Advent season, keep us attentive to fragile things:
the expectant hopes of children,
the places of peace in the world,
the dreams in our own hearts.
For they are like tender shoots rising from the ground,
and with your help, we commit again
to keep them alive.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
O Come Emmanuel (8:30am)
Traditional
Magnificat (11:00am)
Bryan Kelly (b. 1934)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Lesson
Philippians 4:4-7 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 175)
Sermon
A Hyperbolic God
Rev. Ian Cummins
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00am)
*The Baptismal Creed (Unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believ- ers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)
Musical Reflection
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming (8:30am)
Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)
Now the Heavens Start to Whisper (11:00am) – traditional Welsh tune
arr. Nicholas Palmer
Text from hymn 94
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 plates 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 re deemed 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 forever. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel) verses 1, 5 and 7
1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
5. O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. [Refrain]
7 O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. [Refrain]
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Postlude
Rhapsody
William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982)
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Location: Outdoor Playground
Location: Room 204A
Sunday School For Children (masks requested)
Preschool-5th Grade
Location: Outdoor Playground
Confirmation Class
Location: Fellowship Hall
10:30am
Donut Social – YAM (6th-12th)
Location: Labyrinth
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Childcare – Ages 3-10
Location: Outdoor Playground
Childcare – Ages Birth-3
Location: Room 204A
12:00pm
Jubilate Singers (6th-12th)
Location: Sanctuary
4:00pm
JAM (6th-8th)
Location: South Plaza/Parking Lot
5:30pm
MOB (9th-12th)
Location: South Plaza/Parking Lot
Christmas Joy Offering
We invite you to make a Christmas Joy Offering using the envelopes that are distributed in the pews. Your donation to this Presbyterian Church (USA) special offering will provide assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and develop our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools
and colleges equipping communities of color. You may also give online at specialofferings.pcusa.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 13 | 7pm
“Love Unbound” Service
Sanctuary & Livestream
December 19 | 8:30am and 11am
Service of Lessons & Carols
Sanctuary
December 19 | 9:30am
Outdoor Christmas Tea & Children’s Craft Fair
Outdoor Plaza
December 24
2p & 4p | Family Service
Sanctuary
6p | Candlelight Service
Sanctuary & Livestream
8p | Candlelight Service
Sanctuary
7:15p | Witness to the Light
Along Montview Blvd
10p | Candlelight Service with Westminster Choir
Sanctuary
(Pre-registration is required for Christmas Eve. Please go to www.montview.org to register.)
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: The Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgist: The Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Cello: Katie Burns (8:30am)
Guitar: Russ Callison (8:30am)
Reader: Dan Wessner (8:30am)
Reader: Susie Phillips (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
We are requiring masks in the sanctuary to protect our more vulnerable congregants.
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, Stewart Schoenthal
Assistant Minister of Music for Children: Becki Taylor
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Jim Burbank, Jan Fitzpatrick, Amy Hecht, Rolfe Larson, mourning the death of his mother, Sue Larson, Linda Marrou-Cole, Mac Murphy, Nancy Myers (sister of Cathy Fanning), The Noblett family, mourning the death of Ruth Noblett, The Poole family, mourning the death of Mary Poole, Mike Protextor, Marcie Ransom and Dianna Hankel, mourning the death of their mother, Katherine Ransom, Paul Simons (brother-in-law of Marthanne Simons), Russ Wehner, Olivia Weldon
Deaths
December 2 | Ruth Noblett
November 29 | Mary Poole
November 29 | Kathryn M. Tull
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.
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