24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 15, 2024 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andantino
Adolf Friedrich Hesse (1809-1863)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: Shout for joy to God, all the earth;
All: Sing the glory of God’s name;
Leader: Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!”
All: All creation worships you and sings praises to your name.
*Gathering Hymn 409 God Is Here! (Abbot’s Leigh), Verse 2
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy One,
Take our brokenness.
Take our mistakes.
Take our disappointments,
and our shame, and
through the power of your grace,
shape something beautiful.
In Christ we pray.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria (Sing twice)
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
463 How Firm a Foundation (Foundation)
Blessing the Children
Sandy Prouty
Minister of Children & Families
Call to Blessing
Leader: We are a family of faith.
People: We are generations, many ages joined in God.
Leader: We walk together in respect and acceptance.
People: We support our children with friendship and encouragement.
Leader: Each child is our prayer.
All: Each child is God’s answer.
Anthem
Sicilienne (8:30am)
Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824)
Walk Together Children (11:00am)
American Negro Spiritual, arr. WH Smith
This morning’s performances of “Walk Together Children” – 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
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 3:3-6 (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
In God We Trust
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Baby Blackbird, Fly Now (8:30am)
Adam B. Silverman (b.1973)
In Unity and Love (11:00am)
Nancy Galbraith (b. 1951)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist, Associate 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
772 Live into Hope (Truro)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Peter Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about the six-week series, Aging and Spirituality; sign up for the next Habitat for Humanity workday; help Venezuelan
immigrants by getting your car detailed and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MUSIQUE AND MASQUE
Today we highlight our intergenerational community theatre program, Musique and Masque (M&M). M&M is celebrating over 30 years of ministry with a special reunion event for previous and current company members this afternoon – over 200 of which are expected to attend! We give thanks for all M&M has done and are excited for the group as their Vision Team and Interim Board guide this treasured ministry into their next chapter.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The Art of Lament, Faith & Hope
Sunday Mornings | 9:30am (Miller Chapel)
In this series, we will explore the creative ways artists model lamentation and faith through the practices of writing, poetry, music and the visual arts.
September 15: Introduction to Lamentation as a Way Toward Hope
Dr. Timothy Beal
September 22: African American Spirituals and Lament
Dr. Daryl Walker, PHUMC
September 29: Lament through the Visual Arts
Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children and Families
October 6: Poetry and Lament
Poet, Padraig O’Tuama
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Cello: Sarah Biber (8:30am)
Reader: Bob Homiak (8:30am)
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Shan Heyman Burchenal and family, mourning the death of J. Tad Heyman; Janelle Case; Everett Cordy, brother of Sylvia Cordy; Vicki Dunham, mother of Bryn Dunham; Amy Farrell, friend of Aimee Sanders; Donna Fredrickson; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; Hellshire United Church of Portmore, Jamaica; Steve House; Rebecca KoenigBerg, mourning the death of her mother, Barb Berg; Lydia Law, aunt of Aimee Sanders; Nik Levinsky; The Lynde Family, mourning the death of Hal Lynde; The Macfarren Family, mourning the death of Jean Macfarren; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs; Karen Louise White, daughter of Veda White; The Wolfer Family, mourning the death of Janet Wolfer; The Zelenkov family, mourning the death of Lorraine Zelenkov
Deaths
September 7 | Harold W. (Hal) Lynde
September 1 | Jean H. Macferran
Memorial Services
Dr. Paul Moe | September 16 at 11:00am in the sanctuary
Janet Wolfer | September 28 at 11:00am in the sanctuary
Lorraine Zelenkov | October 5 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary
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 Art of Lament, Faith & Hope: Introduction to Lamentation as a Way Toward Hope
Dr. Timothy Beal
Location: Miller Chapel
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
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
4:00pm
JAM Ice Cream Social (Grades 6-8)
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. 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.
FLOWER DONATIONS
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Clayton and RJ Mills in honor the 8th birthday of their daughter, Aeron; and by Dan Bowles and Kelly McMullen in celebration of years of Musique and Masque.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org