27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 8, 2023 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Three American Pieces, I. Early Song
Lukas Foss (1922-2009)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Gathered as God’s people, we come to worship:
People: To sing of all that is good, beautiful, and true.
Leader: As disciples of Christ, we come to learn:
People: To follow the ways of justice and love.
Leader: Called to proclaim the good news:
All: Let us worship God, serving the world with faith and hope.
*Gathering Hymn 15 All Creatures of Our God and King (2nd Verse)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
For the ways we have wounded,
For our moments of pride,
For our careless thoughts and
thoughtless deeds,
May your mercy surround us and transform us
into instruments of your love and peace.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe Den Herren)
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
Three American Pieces, III. Composer’s Holiday
Lukas Foss
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Proverbs 3:1-6 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 548)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Drenched
Rev. Ian Cummins
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Three American Pieces, II. Dedication
Lukas Foss
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.
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
67 My Song Forever Shall Record (Puer Nobis Nascitur)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
“Allegro” from Trio Sonata No. 2, BWV 526
J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Join us today for the Service of Ordination and Installation of Amanda Osenga as the Associate Pastor of Youth and
Families at 3:00pm in the sanctuary.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SOUL FOOD
Soul Food is a Deacon-led ministry that makes and freezes meals for persons with newborns or experiencing illness, loss, or financial and other crises. Meals are distributed by the clergy, staff, Deacons – and Montview congregants. For more information, visit the Soul Food table in the Commons after today’s services, or contact Page Shaver at pageshaver@gmail.com, or Susan Schneider at schneider.susan45@gmail.com.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION: UPCOMING CLASSES
Queer Theology 2.0
September 17–October 15 | 9:30 AM (Miller Chapel)
October 8: Uses and Abuses of the Bible around Sexuality: The Clobber Verses
Timothy Beal, Ph.D., CWRU
Dr. Beal will address and unpack the abuse of roughly six Bible passages that are commonly referred to as clobber verses. These same six verses are frequently cited at or against anyone who is gay, lesbian, in a same-sex relationship, or anyone who supports the LGBTQ+ community to condemn them.
October 15: From My Experience: Personal Stories from Within Our Church
Hear personal stories from members of the Montview community about their own or their loved one’s experience around issues of non-normative sexual identity.
View all of our Adult Faith Formation videos at www.youtube.com/montviewchurch.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Attend our Congregational Meeting on October 29, be part of our Flower Ministry, volunteer for the last Habitat Workday of the year and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Ian Cummins
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Amanda Osenga
Director: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Flute: Cathy Peterson
Piano: Lei Weng
Reader: Debby Cella (8:30am)
Reader: Ellen Reath (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Musicians Cathy Peterson and Lei Weng perform in collaboration with Montview’s resident chamber music series, Front Range Chamber Players, in concert October 14, 2:00pm.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Leo Breen; Mateo; The Cummins Family; Jim Getzinger; Quinn Gillette; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Mark Haynes; Sarah Hite; Steve House; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Frank Nelson and family, mourning the death of Kathie Nelson; Margaret Gonder Odell, sister of John Gonder; Corinne Pellish; The Romer family, mourning the death of Bea Romer; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Janet Wolfe; Barbara Wollan, mourning the death of her mother, Bobbie Savage
Deaths
September 17 | Kathie Nelson
September 10 | Bea Romer
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Mina Soltz in celebration of her wedding (10-05-1984) at Montview, and Clayton Mark Turner in celebration of Megan Turner’s birthday.
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
Queer Theology 2.0: Uses and Abuses of the Bible around Sexuality: The Clobber Verses
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
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
3:00pm
Service of Ordination and Installation for Amanda Osenga
Location: Sanctuary
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org