FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
January 29 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Vision
Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901)
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 have known despair.
Leader: For we are all welcome in this House of Love.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Gathering Hymn 757 Today We Are Called to Be Disciples, verse 3 (Kingsfold)
*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
*Hymn
316 Where Charity and Love Prevail (Twenty-Fourth)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Shepherd (8:30am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
Rejoice, the Lord is King (11:00am)
Bryan Kelly (b. 1934)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
God of grace,
by your Word you give light to the soul.
Pour out upon us
the spirit of wisdom and understanding
that our hearts and minds may be made new.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 22:34-40 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 22)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Point of Religion
Rev. Ian Cummins
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Faith (8:30am)
Joshua Redman (b. 1969)
Non Nobis, Domine (11:00am)
Patrick Doyle (b. 1953)
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. If you are visiting, we also invite you to fill out the welcome card in the pew rack and put it in the offering box.
*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
306 Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Dennis)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response (11:00am)
Amen
Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)
Postlude
Scherzo
Alan Ridout (1934-1996)
Ministry Highlight: Anti-Racism Trust Team (ARTT)
ARTT was formed to prayerfully discern how Montview might become a more anti-racist congregation. In February, ARTT will be offering two studies on books by Dr. Jemar Tisby that offer an opportunity to develop an expanded understanding of race and racism. Registration is now open. Visit their table in the Commons after the 8:30 and 11am worship services.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about our ARTT Winter Study Series, the Climate Justice Conference in February, read the latest “Food for Thought” and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Annual Congregational Meeting
January 29 | 9:30-10:30am (Fellowship Hall)
On January 29 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. Light breakfast will be served. This meeting requires a quorum of the congregation. Plan to join us on January 29!
“Back to the Bible: Introduction to the New Testament” Series
February 5-March 26 | 9:30am (Miller Chapel)
Join us as we launch an eight-week series on exploring the development, content and impact of the New Testament on the Christian faith tradition. Dr. Tim Beal will begin our series on February 5 at 9:30am in the Miller Chapel. The Who? What? Why? How? and When? of the New Testament canon will be explored. Carve out eight weeks to join us for this important biblical foundations series!
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 the 11:00am worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgist: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Violin: Leena Waite (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Josh Batchelder (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dick Anderson; Phil Behrendt; The Bryant family, mourning the death of Phyllis Bryant; The Carey family, mourning the death of Jean Carey; Sheila Cody; Dave, son-in-law of Nancy and John Thompson; Alvin Duley, friend of Dianne Briscoe-McKenzie; The Fiser and Diamond families, mourning the death of Martha Fiser; Ken Fisher, friend of John and Bev Skinner; Cindi Graves; Jenni Hatlem; Eden and Mac Murphy; The people of South Sudan who are facing starvation; Bea Romer; Shelley Simons, sister of Emily Conklin and niece of Marthanne Simons; Donna Smith; Sue Taylor, sister of Heidi Shriver; Kathryn Walton, daughter of MaryGrace Wake; Steve Warnke
Deaths
January 18, 2023 | Phyllis Bryant (Memorial Service February 18 at 11am)
January 10, 2023 | James J. Nora, M.D.
January 2, 2023 | Martha Fiser (Memorial Service February 11 at 11am)
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Margaret Stenson McCormick in loving memory of Jeff Brown.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:30am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
8:45am
Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B
9:30am
Annual Congregational Meeting
Location: Fellowship Hall
Combined Cantate and Timbrel Choirs (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204
Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
Childcare – Ages Birth-7 (masks optional)
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
12:00pm
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
INTERESTED IN EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP?
Attend a four-hour Inquirers’ Class where you will connect with the pastors and others interested in membership, and receive answers to your questions. The next class is on February 11 from 8:30am-11:30am and February 12 from 9:30-10:30am. Attending the class is not a commitment to join the church, just a way to discern if membership is right for you at this time. To register for our next class please call our office at 303-355-1651 or email Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org