FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
May 26 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andantino
K. H. Zöllner (1792-1836)
*Call to Worship
Leader: In mystery and grandeur,
People: We see the face of God.
Leader: In earthiness and the ordinary,
People: We know the love of Christ.
Leader: In heights and depths and life and death:
People: The Spirit of God is moving among us.
Leader: Let us praise God together.
*Opening Hymn
744 Arise, Your Light is Come! (Festal Song)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gracious God,
Often we are convinced of our purpose,
feel that we are all we need,
believe we know all we need to know,
and have done everything we can.
We give up on new beginnings
because we are afraid,
because we are comfortable,
because we don’t want to take new risks.
Forgive us for believing we don’t need you, O God.
Forgive us for not listening or hearing.
Forgive us for not heeding the new things you are doing in us.
Renew us and open our hearts to trust in you.
Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. 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 that this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Après un rêve
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May tongues of fire settle upon us,
wakening us to your Living Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 2:22-38 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 51)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Never Get Old?
Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Salut d’Amour
Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
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
733 We All Are One in Mission (Es Flog Min Kleins Waldvögelein)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
Postlude
V. “The people respond – Amen!” from Rubrics: A Liturgical Suite for Organ
Dan Locklair (b. 1949)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: UrbanPromise International
The mission of UrbanPromise International is to prepare emerging leaders to initiate, develop, and sustain Christian-based youth development organizations and to seed their new ministries as they serve vulnerable children and teens in our world’s most under-resourced communities. To learn more, visit their table in the Commons after today’s service.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Book Study: Healing the Heart of Democracy
Led by Adult Faith Formation Members
June 2, 16, 30 and July 14 | 11:00am (McCollum Room)
Join us 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Take part in the Denver Pride Parade on June 23; register for the Confirmation Class of 2025; donate a teacher appreciation gift card for Ashley Elementary and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Guest Preacher: Terrance D. Carroll, M.Div.
Next Sunday, June 2 | 10:00am
Terrance D. Carroll is the 54th Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and an attorney with Sherman and Howard, leading the firm’s government and political law practice. He is also an opinion columnist for the Denver Post and a Distinguished Guest Lecturer in the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Redlands.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Cello: Katie Burns
Reader: Paul Ward
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
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
Annual Columbarium Reception
Location: Columbarium
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Alex Adgate, daughter of John Adgate and Christina Carballal; Janelle Case; The Cummins Family; The Duntley Family, mourning the death of Stephen’s father, Rev. Mark Duntley; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; The Hodgson and Anton families, mourning the death of Jennifer Anton’s mother, Eva Hodgson; Steve House; Soren Kirk, great-nephew of Janet Wolfer, and his parents; Nik Levinsky; Jeri Mathes, mother of Rob Mathes; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Dan Pilcher, mourning the death of his wife, Madie Gustafson; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; The Sibley Family, mourning the death of Cindy Beitmen; Marthanne Simons, mourning the death of her sister, Betty Jean Jarvis Martin; Jewel Wegs; Barbara Lovelace Williams, mourning the death of her husband, Clarence
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
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