11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 16, 2024 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Moderato
Bernhard Kothe (1821-1897)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 130)
Leader: Out of the depths we cry to you, O Holy One.
God, hear our voices! Let your ears be attentive to our supplications.
People: If you, O God, should mark injustices, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with you.
Leader: Our soul waits for the coming of the Spirit;
our soul waits for the Holy One like those who watch for the morning.
People: O creation, hope in the Creator!
For in the Holy One there is steadfast love.
All: With open minds and hearts, let us worship God!
*Opening Hymn
41 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above! (Lyons)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
God of grace,
We confess that we have sinned,
in what we have thought, and said, and done.
We have sinned in what we have left undone.
Forgive us and set us free to live lives worthy
of your grace.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response 279 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Verse 1
*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
Choose Something Like a Star
Randall Thompson (1899-1984)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Mark 4:26-34 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 33)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Too Small to Fail
Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, Theologian-in-Residence
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Gallery (excerpts)
Robert Muczynski (1929-2010)
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. Amanda Osenga, 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
36 For the Fruit of All Creation (Ar Hyd Y Nos)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
A Gaelic Blessing
John Rutter (b. 1945)
Postlude
“…and thanksgivings may follow” from Rubrics: A Liturgical Suite for Organ
Dan Locklair (b. 1949)
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Today, June 16
We are happy to welcome Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber to our pulpit once again. Rev. Bolz-Weber is serving as Theologian-in-Residence at Montview Church, as well as Pastor of Public Witness with the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MORE LIGHT MINISTRY
Montview has been part of More Light Presbyterians since 2017. As a More Light congregation, we’re dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people in life, ministry, and society. As an expression of this commitment, we’ll be participating in the Denver Pride Parade on June 23. Sign up to take part in the parade by clicking here. Visit our table in the Commons today to learn more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Take part in the Women Becoming Book Club; attend the next Guns to Gardens Safe Surrender event; donate cleaning supplies to help Venezuelan families and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Led by Adult Faith Formation Members
June 16, 30 and July 14 | 11:00am (McCollum Room)
Join us today for a summer book study 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.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Cello: Connor Beardsley
Violin: Ethan Gamache
Flute: Ella Logan
Reader: Ellen Reath
Sound and Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
Chorus: Summer Choir
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!
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
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Location: McCollum Room
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Tamara Brehm and Tanya Duffy families, mourning the death of their father, Robert Brehm; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; The Duntley Family, mourning the death of Stephen’s father, Rev. Mark Duntley; 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; Rob Mathes, mourning the death of his mother, Jeri Mathes; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Sue Norman; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Jewel Wegs: Janet Wolfer
Deaths
June 1 | Lois S. Ferguson
June 1 | Toni Johnson, daughter of Debra and Tony Johnson
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Louis Orzolek and Madison Smith in celebration of their marriage.
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 Friendship Pads that are placed in the pews. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email todd@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org