FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
January 28, 2024 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Pastorale
Samuel Adler (b. 1928)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Worship the Lord in holy splendor!
People: In God we live and move and have our being.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty!
People: Let us open our hearts to listen.
Leader: May the Lord give strength to the people!
All: Let us worship God!
*Gathering Hymn 409 God Is Here! Verse 1
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
O Lord our God,
Grant us grace to desire you
with our whole heart,
that so desiring,
may we discover your presence,
and in discovering, grow in love for you;
let our love for you be a force
against the sins
from which you’ve saved us
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (St. Denio)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children . . . . . Sandy Prouty
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
Biblical Songs, X. O Sing Unto the Lord (8:30am)
Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
Non Nobis Domine (11:00am)
Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Lord, open our hearts and our minds
by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that as the Scriptures are read
and your Word is proclaimed,
we may hear with joy
what you say to us today. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
John 3:1-9 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 81)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Nodual Love
Rev. Ian Cummins
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Biblical Songs (8:30am)
Antonin Dvorak
II. Lord My Shield
IV. My Shepherd is the Lord
Draw Us In the Spirit’s Tether (11:00am)
Harold Friedell (1905-1958)
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 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.
All are invited to sign and pass the Friendship Pad and 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
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
282 Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response (11:00am)
A Gaelic Blessing
John Rutter (b. 1945)
Postlude
Marche Religieuse
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: OUR PRESBYTERY COMMISSIONERS
Each year, our Session appoints from the congregation ordained ruling elders to serve as presbytery commissioners. Many thanks to Beth Hulac and Bob Homiak, who just completed their terms. We are pleased to announce Pete Hulac, Eric Muller-Girard and Kristin Weber are our 2024 presbytery commissioners.
What’s Happening at Montview?
Join the Lenten Book Study, Grounded Faith; sign up for the next Inquirers’ Class; attend the Immigration Task Force Luncheon on February 4 and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Annual Congregational Meeting
January 28 | 9:30am-10:30am (Fellowship Hall)
Today at 9:30am, we’ll be holding our Annual Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall. During this meeting, we’ll provide church updates and answer questions. The proposed budget for 2024 will be presented and voted on. Light breakfast will be served. We hope you can join us!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Vocalist: Ekaterina Kotcherguina (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Miles Strickland (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
The Cummins Family; Madie Gustafson; Roger Headrick; Steve House; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Lynne Severson; Ken Spear, brother of Linda Goerner; Rev. JeanAnne Swope,
mourning the death of her husband, Rev. Jim Mechem; Jewel Wegs; Janet Wolfer
Deaths
December 30 | Rev. James Mechem
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:00am – 12:30pm
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
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
Annual Congregational Meeting
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
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
Please note that this worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We are so glad your family is worshiping with us today. We also know that sometimes children tire of being in worship. We have a space for those times directly below the sanctuary. You can follow the service on a large screen there while your children enjoy toys, books and space. The ushers can direct you!
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org