Stewardship Sunday
November 19 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
The Second Verse from Magnificat II. Toni
Matthias Weckmann (1616-1674)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: In a spirit of celebration, we gather this day to worship:
People: Thankful for the joy found in breaking bread,
Leader: Actively seeking Christ’s presence within us,
People: Generously sharing gifts of abundance and grace,
Leader: Graciously offering compassion to a world in need,
All: Grateful for the blessings of life together.
*Gathering Hymn 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, vs. 3
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God,
We enter your presence
confessing the things we try to conceal.
We confess the heartbreak, worry, and sorrow
we have caused for others.
Lord, have mercy upon us, forgive us, and set us free.
In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
367 Come, Ye Thankful People Come (St. George’s Windsor)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
The Promise of Living
Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Romans 12:1-2 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 141)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Pull of the Ocean
Rev. Ian Cummins
Musical Reflection
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
arr. Adam Waite (b. 1978)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
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.
Call to Commitment
Procession and Offering of Our Gifts
You are invited to come forward up the center aisle, beginning with the front pews, following the choir, to place your pledge in the Montview Chest. If you prefer to pledge online, you can do so by clicking here. Offering plates are stationed at the exits for the regular morning offering. We invite all to join the procession as an act of your personal dedication before God.
Processional Hymn
69 Here I Am, Lord (Here I Am)
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
God of blessing and abundance, God of hope and strength,
you offer us love beyond measure.
May your Spirit move us to offer that love to others.
God of all gifts, teach us to spend our love and compassion
on the lives of those who need us,
sharing the burdens of others and encouraging one another
in this community of faithfulness.
Blessed God, receive these gifts in the service
of all that is kind and good,
as you receive us in your great love. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
643 Now Thank We All Our God (Nun Danket Alle Gott)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 135a, No. 18
Max Reger (1873-1916
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Advent Series: Messiah!
Dr. Peter Hulac and Vivian Showalter
November 19 – December 10 | 9:30 AM (Miller Chapel)
Join us for an exploration of the Advent and Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah, including a look at the composer and librettist, the Biblical texts, and Handel’s music. The class will include four sessions, beginning today, November 19, and ending December 10.
UPCOMING EVENTS
O Great Mystery: A Symphonic Christmas Concert
December 3 | 4:00pm (Sanctuary)
Our beloved annual musical tradition continues: our Symphonic Christmas Concert with the Choirs and Orchestra of Montview! Featured in this year’s concert are beautiful carol arrangements by Dan Forrest and Arthur Harris alongside original compositions by Mark Miller, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Elizabeth Poston and Charles Ives.
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about the Seeds of South Sudan Annual Luncheon; register for summer Mission trips for youth; donate to the Annual Mitten Tree and Coat Drive and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgists: Rev. Amanda Osenga and Sandy Prouty
Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ/Piano: Yinying Luo
Piano: Barbara Hulac
Soprano: Rebecca Leavenworth (8:30am)
Alto: Donna Frederickson (8:30am)
Tenor: Bryan Haugen (8:30am)
Baritone: Paul Lingenfelter (8:30am)
Bass: Bill Summerhill (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Henry Taber (11:00am)
Sound/Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Ginny Allen and family, mourning the death of her husband, Jim Allen; Linda Bofenkamp; The Cummins Family; Jim Getzinger; Madie Gustafson; Steve House; Linda Marrou-Cole; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Peggy Walker and Arne Binion; Jewel Weggs; Janet Wolfer
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by the Montview congregation in deep gratitude for the work of the Officer Nominating Committee.
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 the 11:00am 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
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
Advent Series: Messiah!
Dr. Peter Hulac and Vivian Showalter
Location: Miller Chapel
Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm
Jubilate Singers
Location: Sanctuary
12:30pm
Seeds of South Sudan Annual Luncheon
Location: Fellowship Hall
4:00pm
JAM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
5:30pm
YAM Dinner (Grades 6-12)
Location: Reception Room
6:00pm
MOB (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org