14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 7, 2024 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
“The Peace may be exchanged” from Rubrics
Dan Locklair (b. 1949)
Welcome
Rev. Amanda Osenga
Associate Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth;
People: Break forth, O mountains, into singing!
Leader: In quietness and humility we come to worship God;
People: We wait for God. Our hope is in God, now and forever.
*Opening Hymn
339 Lift Every Voice and Sing (Lift Every Voice)
*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.
Anthem
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Billy Taylor (1921-2010)
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.
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 14:22-33 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 14)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Elder Ben Meyerhoff, Lay Preacher
Three Bridges
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Andante cantabile
Wilhelm Volckmar (1812-1887)
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. Jason Hays, Executive Director
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. If you’d like to receive communion in your pew, please signal to a server when they come down the aisle at the conclusion of communion.
Communion Music
King David
Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
*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
463 How Firm a Foundation (Foundation)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Excerpts from March for a Joyous Occasion
Conrad Susa (1935-2013)
LAY PREACHER: ELDER BEN MEYERHOFF
Ben Meyerhoff, Elder 2025, was born and raised in Western NY, joined Montview Church in 1998, has served on many committees and sung in the Westminster Choir for most of those years. Ben is a disability advocate in Denver and cherishes his three kids (Caleb, Noah, and Adah) as well as the Colorado outdoors.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: HOPE COMMUNITIES
Montview Mission Partner Hope Communities is helping to solve the challenges of homelessness and housing instability in Metro Denver. In addition to providing affordable housing for more than 550 individuals, Hope provides financial support and wraparound services including employment assistance, financial literacy and other resources. For more details or to volunteer, visit their table in the Commons today.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Elder Ben Meyerhoff
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Bass: Chin Tan
Reader: Marilyn Craft
Sound: RJ Mills
Video: John Goerner
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
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Led by Adult Faith Formation Members
July 14 | 11:00am (McCollum Room)
Join us for the final book study session on Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer. As we move toward the fall elections, this book can help us to step back from the daily political news and keep our sights on what we as citizens and people of faith can do to recover democracy’s heart.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Tamara Brehm and Tanya Duffy families, mourning the death of their father, Robert Brehm; Eric Buchanan, brother of Ellen McDonough; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Dana and Peter Franklin; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; Steve House; Tony, Debra and Charles Johnson, mourning the death of daughter and sister, Toni Johnson; 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
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Chin Tan and John Hartshorn in memory of their dearest friend, Jerome Carter.
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons.
A room for families with children who are not enjoying the service is below the sanctuary with livestream.
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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org