REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 29, 2023 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Op. 135a, No. 5 from 30 Little Chorale Preludes
Max Reger (1873-1916)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
People: And also with you!
Leader: God is our refuge and strength.
People: A very present help in times of trouble.
Leader: With open hearts, we remember the courage of reformers past.
People: To be agents of love, justice, and grace in our world.
All: Let our voices rise in praise, celebrating God’s ongoing work.
*Gathering Hymn 15 All Creatures of Our God and King, Verse 6
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Most 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;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent,
for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your name. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
275 A Mighty Fortress is Our God (Ein’ Feste Burg)
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
Themes for Pipes
arr. Lise Nelson
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 13)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Kin-dom of Heaven is Like…
Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Eclogue, an excerpt (8:30am)
Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)
Thanks Be To God (11:00am)
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
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. 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.
Deacons’ Fund envelopes are distributed in the pews. This offering is taken on the fifth Sunday of the month to assist those in our community who may have sudden, temporary and unexpected needs.
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
320 The Church of Christ in Every Age (Wareham)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Highland Cathedral
Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb
arr. John Kuzma
GUEST PREACHER: REV. DR. LORRAINE LEIST
Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist is the candidate for Montview’s new Associate Pastor of Congregational Care and Older Adults position. Join us after today’s 11:00am service for a Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary. At this meeting, Lorraine will be available for questions, followed by a vote of the congregation to elect her as our new Associate Pastor.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MONTVIEW DEACONS
The Deacon mission is to follow in the example of Jesus in loving by serving. It is a ministry of caring, love, compassion, prayer, and community service. Our work most often centers on three things: friendship, food, and financial assistance. To learn more, please contact John Dapper (dapper5280@gmail.com) or Bryn Dunham (bryn_dunham@yahoo.com). Help support our work by donating to the Deacons’ Fund. Envelopes are distributed in the pews.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Ian Cummins
Conductor/Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Bagpipes: Lise Nelson
Bagpipes: Carson McConnell
Field Drum: Dan Gasser Reader: Susan Phillips (8:30am)
Reader: Ellen Reath (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
Deaths
October 10 | Rev. Dr. Glendora “Dusty” Taylor
Memorial Services
Kathie Nelson | October 29 at 2:30pm in the Miller Chapel
Elvira (Bobbie) Savage | November 4 at 10:00am in the Miller Chapel
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Donna Schmidt of
Central Park Grands in celebration of Barbara Hannon and by Mickey Siegel and Lynn Biviano of Central Park Grands in celebration of Barbara Hannon.
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 ushers 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
The Story of the Good Book: Sola Scriptura? The Reformation and the Invention of the Book
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
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Miller Chapel
5:00pm
YAM Family Night (Grades 6-12)
Location: McCollum Room and Cellar
UPCOMING EVENTS
Guiding our Future Health Care Decisions
Dr. Peter Hulac and Jon Sutterlin
12:00-2:00pm (McCollum Room)
Jon will present information on Colorado’s medical advance directives and Peter will talk about the importance of conversations to help families and other representatives understand values of importance. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Peter Hulac at pete@montview.org.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org