ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY
November 5 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
On Wings of Song (8:30am)
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Allegretto from Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65, No. 4 (11:00am)
Felix Mendelssohn
Welcome
*Call to Worship (Unison)
Leader: Like many before us, we gather as God’s people.
People: May the lingering echo of saints resound in our songs.
Leader: May their stories open a space for the Spirit to enter us anew.
People: In remembering them, may we find ourselves re-membered.
Leader: May the God of every generation form us anew for this generation.
All: Surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us worship God.
*Gathering Hymn
645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, vs. 1
*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,
that make it difficult for others to forgive us.
Lord have mercy, forgive us, and set us free.
In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
525 Let Us Break Bread Together (Let Us Break Bread)
This morning’s performance of “Let Us Break Bread Together” – an American Negro Spiritual – is presented in accordance with our reparations royalty pilot program: a practice of valuing the musical contributions of enslaved Africans to American worship and song. Congregants are invited to make a reparation royalty contribution via the pew offering envelope (write “reparations royalty”). Contributions can also be made online at Montview.org/giving (One-time gift: Reparations Royalty Fund) or by clicking here.
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
Elégie (8:30am)
Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937)
Sure on This Shining Night (11:00am)
Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
1 John 3:1-3 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 212)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Death after Life
Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
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)
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.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Leader: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Gracious God, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You have been faithful to us through all generations and continue to speak to us today. We praise you for this table of love you spread in the world as a sign of your love for all people. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending song.
Eucharistic Prayer
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.
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
You are invited to come forward, offering your open palms to the communion server. Once you receive a piece of communion bread and juice, please bring them back to your seat in the pews. Bread at every station is gluten-free. The Presbyterian tradition does not include a specific rite for first Communion. Our parents decide when their children are ready to participate.
Communion Music
Dreams (Träume) (8:30am)
Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Elegy (11:00am)
George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)
Pange Lingua (11:00am)
Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
*Prayer of Thanksgiving (Unison)
Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for your service. Help us, who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup, to be faithful disciples, so that our daily living may reflect your presence among us, and our love be your love, reaching out into the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Recessional Hymn
326 For All The Saints, vs. 1-3 (Sine Nomine)
1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle; they in glory shine;
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Naming of the Saints (In the Columbarium)
Join us in the Columbarium for the continuation of this service with our Naming of the Saints service.
GUEST PREACHER: NADIA BOLZ-WEBER
We are happy to welcome Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber to our pulpit once again. Rev. Bolz-Weber is serving as Theologian-in-Residence at Montview Church, as well as Pastor of Public Witness with the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MONTVIEW COLUMBARIUM
The Montview Garden Columbarium is the final resting place for the ashes of members and others who wish to be interred here. It is a quiet garden of peace, beauty and reflection for all – a sacred space. It provides a beautiful and affordable way to care for the remains of loved ones.
STEWARDSHIP 2024 – LIFE TOGETHER
Our theme this year, Life Together, invites us to consider how Montview is a special place in our lives. We hope you will prayerfully consider making a generous pledge to the work and worship of Montview Church for 2024. On November 19th, join us for Stewardship Sunday as we dedicate our commitments to Montview’s many ministries.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Ian Cummins and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Oboe/English Horn: Jonathan Musser (8:30am)
Piano: Bob Bassett (8:30am)
Reader: Paul Ward (8:30am)
Reader: Dianne Briscoe McKenzie (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
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; Quinn Gillette; Madie Gustafson; The Hazlett family, mourning the death of their son, Daniel; Sarah Hite; Steve House; Michael Levinson and family mourning the death of Martin Levinson; Linda Marrou-Cole; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Frank Nelson and family, mourning the death of Kathie Nelson; Corinne Pellish; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; The Taylor Family, mourning the death of Dusty Taylor; Peggy Walker and Arne Binion; Janet Wolfer; Barbara Wollan, mourning the death of her mother, Bobbie Savage
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by daughters Barbara Wollan, Teri Jones and Juli Ibarra in memory of their mother, Bobbie Savage.
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
Naming of the Saints Service
Location: Columbarium
The Story of the Good Book: Gimme That Old Time Religion? The Rise of Fundamentalism
Timothy Beal, Ph.D., CWRU
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
Naming of the Saints Service
Location: Columbarium
Guiding our Future Health Care Decisions
Dr. Peter Hulac and Jon Sutterlin
Location: McCollum Room
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Miller Chapel
4:30pm
JAM Movie Night & Food Drive (Grades 6-8)
Location: South Plaza
5:30pm
MOB (Grades 9-12)
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.
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!
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org