16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 21, 2024 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Moderato
Johann Georg Sachs (1806-1877)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship (Based on Matthew 11:28-30)
Leader: Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and
are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, seeking sabbath rest.
Leader: Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, to listen for your
teachings and to seek rest for our souls.
Leader: Jesus said, “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
People: Lord, we come to worship you, that we might serve
you faithfully. We give thanks to God and bless God’s name! Amen.
*Opening Hymn
343 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life, Verses 1-4 (Germany)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open,
all desires, known,
And from whom no secrets are hid:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
That we may perfectly love you and
worthily magnify your holy name;
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three (Italian Hymn)
*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 this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Lord, open our hearts and 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.
First Lesson
Psalm 23 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 464)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
arr. Margaret Bonds
This morning’s performance of “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – an American Negro Spiritual – is presented in accordance with our reparations royalty pilot program: a practice of valuing the musical contributions of enslaved Africans to American worship and song. Congregants are invited to make a reparation royalty contribution via the pew offering envelope (write “reparations royalty”). Contributions can also be made online at Montview.org/giving (One-time gift: Reparations Royalty Fund) or by clicking here.
Gospel Lesson
Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 35)
Sermon
Rest as Prophetic Resistance
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Be Thou My Vision
arr. Richard Walters
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) Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist, Associate Pastor
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
803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Resignation)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Prelude on “East Acklam”, Op. 60 No. 3
Francis Jackson (1917-2022)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY
Coordinated by Montview’s Deacons, the Friendship Ministry pairs congregants with others in the community who may benefit from monthly one-on-one attention, support, and encouragement. In this way, as a congregation, we keep connected with one another. We are grateful for all of you who participate in this important ministry. For more information, contact lorraine@montview.org.
YOUTH TRIP TO MONTREAT
This week our high school youth are enjoying the mountains of Montreat, North Carolina, where they are joining 1000 youth for a week of tending to their souls through relationships, recreation, rest, and worship. This week they’ll be exploring the theme “Planting Peace.” Keep our youth in your prayers as they explore faith and friendship and that they may return with a deeper understanding of peace.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our outreach efforts to Montview’s older adults; attend a workshop on gun violence prevention; register for MCA theatre classes and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WELCOME JOHN THEXTON
Join us in welcoming John Thexton as Montview’s new Interim Senior Director of Operations and Finance. John comes to us having invested the last 26 years in congregational and nonprofit ministry, most recently from Denver Rescue Mission. John holds an MDiv from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a PhD in Pastoral Theology and Counseling from Texas Christian University.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Soprano: Erin Pettitt
Reader: Kate Williams
Sound: RJ Mills
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastor: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Executive Minister: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Assoc. Pastor for Congregational Care and Older Adults: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Interim Senior Director of Operations and Finance: John Thexton
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Yinying Luo
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator/Scheduler: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Education Department Administrator: Trisha Pshak
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett, Charles Johnson and Tony Johnson
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am – 11:30am
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
Mary Burns, mourning the death of her father, John Burns; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Dana and Peter Franklin; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; Hellshire United Church of Portmore, Jamaica; Steve House; Soren Kirk, great-nephew of Janet Wolfer, and his parents; Nik Levinsky; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Jewel Wegs; Janet Wolfer
Births
July 9 | Daphne Thieme, child of Cate and Ian Thieme
Deaths
July 17 | Ann Walton Barkdoll
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by the Montview staff in celebration of our summer youth chaperones for volunteering their time with our youth and summer trips.
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 greeters can direct you!
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org