FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 2 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Chorale Prelude
Heinrich Scheidemann (ca. 1595-1663)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to worship the God who crafted the whole of creation;
People: We gather to worship the God who gave birth to the entire human family,
who brought us into being, in all our diversity, as bearers of the divine image.
Leader: We gather to worship the God who bids us to build a healthy global home
filled with justice and compassion:
All: We gather this day as God’s people, proclaimers of good news in every time and place.
*Opening Hymn
366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hyfrydol)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy and merciful God,
in your presence we confess
our failure to be what you created us to be.
You alone know how often we wander from your ways,
waste your gifts,
and squander your love.
By your grace,
help us to live in your light
and abide in your ways,
for the sake of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children
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 this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Quia fecit mihi magna, from Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lessons
Galatians 5:1, 13-14 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 168)
John 8:31-36 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 88)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Free Indeed
Elder Sylvia Cordy
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
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.
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. Bread at every station is gluten-free. The Presbyterian tradition does not include a specific rite for first Communion. Our parents decide when their children are ready to participate.
Communion Music
Mache dich, mein Herze rein, from St Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach
*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
610 O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing (Azmon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Toccata
Joseph Callaerts (1838-1901)
LAY PREACHER: ELDER SYLVIA CORDY
Elder and longtime Montview member Sylvia Cordy has more than 40 years of experience in media and public relations. In 1983, she founded Cordy & Company, a public relations agency specializing in structuring and executing communications strategies to align its clients with their communities. Before launching her agency, Sylvia was a television producer and public affairs director. After retiring in 2021, Sylvia founded Opening Act, a non-profit theatre program that builds confidence and self-esteem in Black girls.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Lay Preacher: Elder Sylvia Cordy
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Ian Cummins
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Cello: Sarah Biber
Soloist: Chin Tan
Reader: Kristin Weber
Sound & Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
10:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
11:00am
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dick Anderson; Diane Bassett; The Beardsley family, mourning the death of Linda’s aunt, Christine; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Mark Haynes; The LeBeau and Hecht families, mourning the death of Amy Hecht; Ellen McDonough and family, mourning the death of Ellen’s mother, Carole; Donna McNeil, mother of Sarah McNeil Weschler; Mac Murphy; Corinne Pellish; Bea Romer; Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; The Warnke family, mourning the death of Steve Warnke
Deaths
June 27, 2023 | Amy B. Hecht
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Sandy Freed in celebration of God.
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