FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
June 25 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Air
Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Let us open our hearts to the light of God’s love.
People: Let us open our souls to the gentle wind of God’s Spirit.
Leader: We have gathered to hear the good news of Jesus Christ,
People: A Word that renews us again and again.
All: Glory be to God, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit,
who loves, saves, and renews us. Amen.
*Opening Hymn
619 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven (Lauda Anima)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gentle God,
Forgive our desperate chasing
after the false gods of security and control.
Remind us again that our protection comes
not in holding on, but in letting go;
in yielding ourselves, our wills, and our works.
Our lives a continual thank offering to you.
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 . . . . . . . . . Sandy Prouty
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
Praise the Lord
Michael Haydn (1737-1806)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Mark 2:1-12 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 31)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Have Faith, but It Doesn’t Have to Be Your Own
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
O How Amiable
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
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.
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
240 Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks! (Alleluia)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude
Toccata
Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SOUL FOOD
Montview’s Soul Food ministry prepares and delivers meals to individuals in need. They are inviting the congregation to join in their work through the distribution of meals. Meals can be found in the kitchens off the Commons and next to Fellowship Hall. Instructions are on freezer doors and a sign-out sheet is close to each freezer. Take a meal with you today! Contact: Susan Schneider, schneider.susan45@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Take part in a Montview Art Project, ride free on RTD in July and August, sign up to participate in worship and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Sandy Prouty and Dr. Peter Hulac
Conductor: Mary Louise Burke
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Reader: Tom Hetzel
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Summer Choir
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Dick Anderson; Diane Bassett; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; The Harder family, mourning the death of Willis Harder; Mark Haynes; Gloria Jacobs, Linda Beardsley and family, mourning the death of sister, aunt, and great-aunt Christine Seraydarian; The McDonough family, mourning the death of Ellen’s mother, Carole Buchanan; Donna McNeil, mother of Sarah McNeil Weschler; Mac Murphy; Margaret Gonder Odell; Corinne Pellish; Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; The Warnke family, mourning the death of Steve Warnke; Lee West; Janet Wolfer
Deaths
June 5, 2023 | Steven Warnke
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Mary-Katherine Fleming in loving memory of Steve Warnke and in honor of Andrea, Afton, Andrew and Owen Warnke.
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!
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:00am
JAM Departs for Ghost Ranch
Location: Church Parking Lot
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
Deacons’ Picnic
Location: South Plaza
Collage Contributions
Stop by a table and add your contribution to our Montview collage art for the Commons!
Location: South Plaza
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
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
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Building Scheduling Coordinator: Debra Efird
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Minister of Visitation: Peter Hulac
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett, Charles Johnson, Tony Johnson, Stewart Schoenthal
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org