REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 27, 2024 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Isfahan (8:30am)
Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967)
A Mighty Fortress is our God (11:00am)
Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship (Psalm 124:8 and Psalm 46)
Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
People: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea,
Leader: Though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
People: God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
Leader: “Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations; I am exalted in the earth.”
People: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Leader: Let us worship the living God!
*Gathering Hymn 15 All Creatures of our God and King, Verse 6
*Call to Confession
As we worship the living God, we remember all those who have walked this life of faith before us. They remind us not only of our triumphs, but also of our failures to be the people God has called and created us to be. With confidence that God is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, let us confess our sins:
*Prayer of Confession (a prayer by Martin Luther) (Unison)
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled.
My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.
I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent,
that my love may go out to my neighbor.
In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have.
I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.
Therefore, I will remain with you, of whom I can receive,
but to whom I may not give. Amen.
*Assurance of Pardon (a prayer by John Calvin)
Leader: Let us never forget you, O Lord, nor your goodness.
Let the remembrance of your mercy be always
engraved on our minds.
Hear and believe this good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Gloria (Sing twice)
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing (Weisse Flaggen)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Walk With The Wind
Peggy Watson, arr. Matt Falkner
In these troubled times when nothing seems right,
You shine, like a pillar of light
And I know that I can go on cause you keep me
steady and strong
There’s so much to do, but we’re not alone,
simple human compassion will bring us home
Standing up for what we believe will keep the flame
burning, let us all breathe
And love, love lives forever, we’ll do this
together, walk with the wind
People everywhere, have stood in our shoes
facing the storm, fighting for truth
A call for justice, filling the streets crossing the bridge
between us in the spirit of peace
– Text by Peggy Watson, inspired by John Lewis’ final essay
Sermon
The Spirit of Justice
Dr. Jemar Tisby, Guest Preacher
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Come Sunday (8:30am)
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
We Shall Walk Through the Valley In Peace (11:00am)
arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
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. You can also text 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
766 The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound (Mc Kee)
This morning’s performances of “We Shall Walk Through the Valley In Peace” and “Mc Kee” – American Negro Spirituals – are 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.
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Highland Cathedral
Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb, arr. John Kuzma
Please stay for the Congregational Meeting following the Postlude.
GUEST PREACHER: DR. JEMAR TISBY
Dr. Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the Church’s Complicity in Racism, How to Fight Racism: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice and How to Fight Racism: Young Reader’s Edition. His new book, The Spirit of Justice, is available for purchase in the Commons. Dr. Tisby is a Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Congregational Meeting
Today: October 27 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Please join us for a congregational meeting today after the 11:00am service. The purpose of the meeting is to elect members of the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee (CPNC). The proposed slate of candidates includes Dianne Briscoe McKenzie, Jessica Crawford, Eric Hilty, Peg Logan, Craig Maginness, Erika Neale, Kate Reinemund, William Schumacher, Matt Spohn and Nancy Van Burgel. The CPNC will search for and nominate a candidate for our next installed Co-Pastor.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Next Sunday, November 3
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.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Dr. Jemar Tisby
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Conductor/Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Soloist: Dianne Briscoe McKenzie
Bagpipes: Carson McConnell
Drums: Dan Gasser
Quartet: Phoebe Bawmann, Heidi Shriver, Dan Bowles and Steve Hulac (8:30am)
Bass: Steve Kennedy (8:30am)
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; Janelle Case; Delsie Citizen, friend of Sue Norman; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Jolene Cranston; Vicki Dunham, mother of Bryn Dunham; Richelle Force, mourning the death of her brother, Richard Cross; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; William Hatlem, father of Jenni Hatlem; Joe Hickman; Steve House; The Kerr Family, mourning the death of Read Kerr; Eden
Murphy; Mac Murphy; Celina Perez and Tim Will, friends of Peggy Gonder; The Robb-Levinsky Family, mourning the death of Nik Levinsky; The Romeo Family, mourning the death of Patty Romeo; The Simons Family, mourning the death of Shelley Simons
Lauterbach; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs
Deaths
October 21 | Patricia (Patty) Romeo
October 14 | Virginia “Ginny” Hurst Sugg
October 6 | Read Kerr
Memorial Services
Nikolaus (Nik) Levinsky | October 28 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary
Patricia (Patty) Romeo | December 28 at 11:00am at Montview Church
Virginia “Ginny” Hurst Sugg | November 1 at 4:00pm at Wellshire Presbyterian Church
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
The Spirit of Justice
Dr. Jemar Tisby, Professor of History, Simmons College of Kentucky
Location: Sanctuary
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
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Miller Chapel
4:00pm
Pumpkin Carving Event
Location: Fellowship Hall
6:00pm
Corn Maze – MOB (Grades 9-12)
Location: Off-Site
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.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
A room for families with children who are not enjoying the service is below the sanctuary with livestream.
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