THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Reverie from Suite Sebastienne
Thomas H. Kerr (1915-1988)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Oh come, let us gather for worship,
People: For we have been pulled in many directions and our hearts are full with worry for the world.
Leader: Oh come, let us gather for worship,
People: Where we can rest in the presence of grace and renew our strength and faith.
All: Oh come, let us gather for worship.
*Opening Hymn
30 O God, in a Mysterious Way (Dundee)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Find your way, O God, into our fragile hearts,
and tell us again
what we struggle to trust:
that we do not have to be perfect,
to be perfectly loved.
In the love of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
Woke Up This Morning
arr. Evelyn Simpson-Curenton (b. 1953)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Psalm 77
(Pew Bible Page 500)
Sermon
This Area Isn’t Finished Yet
Dr. Peter Hulac
Musical Reflection
I Want Jesus to Walk With Me
arr. Nansi Carroll (b. 1946)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering
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.
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.
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
623 I’ve Got Peace like a River (Peace Like a River)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Amen, Amen
Spiritual
Postlude
Festal Song
Seth Bingham (1882-1972)
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about a Lumunos worship on empowering youth, how to get involved in Montview groups or committees, read Sandy Prouty’s most recent art reflection and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Preacher: Dr. Peter Hulac
Liturgist: Rev. Ian Cummins & Sandy Prouty
Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Reader: Dan Wessner
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Summer Choir
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Masks are optional in the sanctuary.
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
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
Administrative Coordinator: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Cindy Austin
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Minister of Visitation: Peter Hulac
Sextons: Tony Johnson, Charles Johnson and Stewart Schoenthal
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Prayer Tree
The Bawmann family, mourning the death of Brad Bawmann; Christina Carballal; Marie Cross, sister-in-law of Richelle Force; Barbara Elbot, mourning the death of her husband, Charles Elbot; Steve Hetterich; Janet Karp, sister of Joan Rich; Madge Klassen; Linda Marrou-Cole; Kathy McDonnell, friend of Richelle Force; Rev. Gilbert McKenzie; Mac Murphy; The Pruett family, mourning the death of Linda Pruett; Bea Romer; The Russell Family, mourning the death of David Russell; The Simons family, mourning the death of Paul Simons, brother-in-law of Marthanne Simons; The Thompson and Collins families, mourning the death of LaRue Thompson, nephew of Dolores Collins; Steve Warnke; The Wehner family, mourning the death of Russ Wehner
Deaths
June 12 | Brad Bawmann
June 11 | David Russell
June 7 | Russ Wehner
June 5 | Linda Pruett
Memorial Services
July 9 at 11:00am | Mary Flowers
July 17 at 11:00am | Ruth Norman (Reception Only)
August 12 at 2pm | Russ Wehner
September 21 at 11am | Linda Pruett
STATEMENT OF MISSION
We believe that the love of God surrounds us. Our call is to nurture this love in ourselves and each other. Through prayer, worship, education, outreach and mission, we seek to foster spiritual fulfillment, community, tolerance, peace, non-violence and social justice. We dedicate ourselves and our church to
follow the Spirit of Christ by word and deed.
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 Welcome Guest Cards that are distributed in the pews and place it on a plate near the exits when finished. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email cindy@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
WEEKLY EMAILS
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MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org