32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 10, 2024 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
I call to you, Lord Jesus Christ, BWV 639
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Welcome
Sandy Prouty
Minister of Children & Families
*Call to Worship (based on Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18)
Leader: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
People: And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
Leader: Hear, O Church of God: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
People: And we shall love the Lord our God with all our heart,
and with all our soul, and with all our might.
Leader: These two commandments are the foundation of our Christian lives.
People: Let us worship God!
*Gathering Hymn 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, Verse 2
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word and deed
by what we have done
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart
and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be,
so that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
687 O God, Our Help in Ages Past (St. Anne)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Fourth Grade Bible Presentation (11:00am)
Call to Gratitude (11:00am)
4th Graders: The Bible holds the stories of our faith.
People: Stories of ancient people and God’s work in their lives.
4th Graders: Stories of Jesus, his actions and lessons.
People: Stories of God’s love, wisdom and truth through the ages and for today.
All: May we read, remember and give thanks for the stories of the Bible. Amen.
Anthem
The Solid Rock of Ages (8:30am)
arr. Linda Lamb
Guiding Light (11:00am)
Marcus Mumford
…Well I know I had it all on the line
But don’t just sit with folded hands and become blind
‘Cause even when there is no star in sight
You’ll always be my only guiding light….
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Jeremiah 29:4-13 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 690)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
A Future with Hope
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (8:30am)
arr. Mitchell Eithun
Draw The Circle Wide (11:00am)
Mark Miller
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Stewardship Moment
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
815 Give to the Winds Thy Fears (Festal Song)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Excerpts from Chorale fantasia “I call to you, Lord Jesus Christ”
Vincent Lübeck (1654-1740)
STEWARDSHIP 2025 – A FUTURE WITH HOPE
Our stewardship theme this year, A Future with Hope, invites us to consider the importance of Montview in our lives and our church’s commitment to be a place of stability and hope for all. Please prayerfully consider making a generous pledge to the worshipful work of our church for 2025 as a witness to hope. Pledge online by clicking here. On November 24, join us for Stewardship Sunday as we dedicate our commitments to Montview’s many ministries.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Take part in the final Co-Pastor Nomination Listening Session; donate a Thanksgiving Basket or gift card; take part in the next Men’s Game Night and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Congregational Meeting
November 17 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Please join us for a Congregational Meeting on November 17 at 12:00pm in the sanctuary. During this meeting, we’ll hear the report of the Officer Nominating Committee and vote on the incoming class of Elders and Deacons.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Sandy Prouty and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Conductor/Piano: Adam Waite
Organ/Handbell Conductor: Yinying Luo
Handbell Choir: Montview Ringers (8:30am)
Youth Choir: Jubilate Singers (11:00am)
Reader: George Moseley (8:30am)
Reader: Ellen Reath (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Linda Beardsley and family, mourning the death of Linda’s mother, Gloria Seraydarian Jacobs; Mike Bufton; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Jolene Cranston; Vicki Dunham, mother of Bryn Dunham; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; William Hatlem, father of Jenni Hatlem; Jay Henry, family of Mary Jo Bush; Joe Hickman; Steve House; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Celina Perez and Tim Will, friends of Peggy Gonder; The Robb-Levinsky Family, mourning the death of Nik Levinsky; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs; The Westrop Family, mourning the death of Brent’s father, John Westrop
Deaths
October 21 | Patricia (Patty) Romeo (Memorial Service December 28 at 11:00am at Montview Church)
October 14 | Virginia “Ginny” Hurst Sugg
Flower Dedications
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Chin Tan in hope to all who lament, whose lives have forever been changed.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:00am-12:30pm
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
8:30am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
8:45am
Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B
9:30am
We’re in This Together: Now What?
Facilitated small group discussions
Location: Miller Chapel
Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B
Confirmation
Location: Confirmation Room
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
MOB in the Morning (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
4:00pm
JAM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available in the Commons. An all-gender restroom is available on the lower level across from Youth Cellar.
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 the 11:00am 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
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Watching live online 11:00AM MST service streaming at 12 noon CST at home medically in bed at 320 N. Temple Street-Cordell, OK. 73632..
I have attended a number of services personally in Denver over 40 years..Usually attend Brown Hotel for Sunday Brunch after service..
Long time mobile phone (214) 208-5075..Choir still thinks I was an imposter posing as a famous classical conductor 4o years ago..
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We’re glad you’re worshiping with us online and have remained connected to Montview since living in OK. Hopefully watching our services online gives you a sense of what it’s like to be in the sanctuary these days. We’re glad you’re joining us on Sundays!