SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 17, 2022 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Variations on Slane
Adam Waite (b. 1978)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Oh come, let us gather for worship,
People: For we have been pulled in many directions and our hearts are full with worry for the world.
Leader: Oh come, let us gather for worship,
People: Where we can rest in the presence of grace and renew our strength and faith.
All: Oh come, let us gather for worship.
*Opening Hymn
612 We Praise You, O God (Kremser)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Find your way, O God, into our fragile hearts,
and tell us again what we struggle to trust:
that your revolutionary love is at work,
even, and especially, in times of struggle and challenge.
In the grace of Jesus we pray. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
Frühling, from Four Last Songs
Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Lesson
Luke 10:38-42
(New Testament Pew Bible Page 62)
Sermon
Slow down! We Have No Time to Waste
Rev. Amanda Henderson
Musical Reflection
Beau Soir
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
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
450 Be Thou My Vision (Slane)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Prelude in F
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
GUEST PREACHER – Rev. Amanda Henderson
Rev. Amanda Henderson is the Director of the Institute of Religion, Politics and Culture at Iliff School of Theology. An Ordained Minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Amanda has served as a pastor and continues to preach and teach in multiple communities. She has been recognized for her civic leadership in bringing people together for healing in times of tragedy and mobilizing people to action in times of injustice.
MISSION SPOTLIGHT – Montview’s Afghan Core Team
Montview’s Afghan Core Team has been partnering with two Afghan families that arrived in Denver in December, 2021. The Team is raising funds to purchase reliable vehicles so that the men of the families can get jobs that will pay enough to cover their monthly expenses. For more information, visit the Team’s table in the Outdoor Plaza or contact Dianne Bassett at diane.bassett@unco.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about our next Habitat for Humanity workday; RTD’s “Zero Fare for Better Air” initiative; helping Montview’s Earth Care Team calculate our carbon footprint and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Amanda Henderson
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins & Amanda Osenga
Piano/Organ: Adam Waite
Trombone: Bron Wright
Reader: George Moseley
Sound/Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Masks are optional in the sanctuary.
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Co-Pastors: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and 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
Pastoral Care Ministry: Peter Hulac and Debby Sycamore
Sextons: Tony Johnson, Charles Johnson and Stewart Schoenthal
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Prayer Tree
The Bawmann family, mourning the death of Brad Bawmann; Marie Cross, sister-in-law of Richelle Force; Steve Hetterich; Janet Karp, sister of Joan Rich; Linda Marrou-Cole; Kathy McDonnell, friend of Richelle Force; Dianne Briscoe McKenzie and family, mourning the death of Gilbert McKenzie; Mac Murphy; Dan Park; The Pruett family, mourning the death of Linda Pruett; Bea Romer; The Russell Family, mourning the death of David Russell; Steve Warnke; The Wehner family, mourning the death of Russ Wehner
Deaths
2022 | Nadine Johnson
July 7 | Mary Murphy
July 4 | Rev. Gilbert McKenzie
June 25 | Madge Klassen
Memorial Services
July 17 at 11:00am | Ruth Norman (Reception Only in the Commons)
August 12 at 2pm | Russ Wehner
August 26 at 11am | Rev. Gilbert McKenzie
September 21 at 11am | Linda Pruett
October 7 at 10:00am | Brad Bawmann
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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1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
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