26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 29, 2024 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andante
Carl August Kern (1836-1897)
Welcome
Sandy Prouty
Minister of Children & Families
*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 4
*Prayer of Lament (Unison)
Loving God, we gather in worship,
offering our praise, yet also acknowledging
there is pain in our midst.
In whatever situation we may find ourselves,
you welcome us into your presence.
We open our hearts to release our grief;
We open our hearts to receive your comfort.
Plant in us seeds of love so that we may yield
a harvest of hope.
In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
*Assurance of Comfort
*Response Gloria (Sing twice)
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CWM Rhondda)
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
Partita No. 1, Corrente (8:30am)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Greater Love Hath No Man (11:00am)
John Ireland (1879-1962)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 19:1-10 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 71)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
What Can You See?
Rev. Dr. Lee Butler, Jr.
Guest Preacher
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Heaven (8:30am)
uke Ellington (1899-1974)
Day by Day, from Eight Orisons (11:00am)
Harold Friedell (1905-1958)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Reception of New Members (11:00am)
*Creed (Unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)
*Unison Prayer
O God, our Creator, we praise you for calling us to be a servant people, and for gathering us into the body of Christ. We thank you for choosing to add to our number brothers and sisters in faith. Together, may we live in your Spirit, and so love one another that we may have the mind of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom we give honor and glory forever.
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
720 Jesus Calls Us (Galilee)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Commissioning of Confirmands (11:00am)
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response
A Gaelic Blessing
John Rutter (b. 1945)
Postlude
Fugue from Prelude and Fugue in c minor, BWV 549
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
GUEST PREACHER: REV. DR. LEE BUTLER, JR.
Rev. Dr. Lee Butler, Jr. is the President and CEO of Iliff School of Theology. He received his PhD and Master of Philosophy in Psychology and Religion from Drew University. He holds a Master of Theology in Pastoral Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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 about our work, please contact Bryn Dunham (bryn_dunham@yahoo.com) or visit our table in the Commons today. Donate to support the Deacons’ work by clicking here (select “Deacon’s Fund” from the dropdown).
PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING
Montview has a tradition of supporting the Presbyterian Church’s Peace and Global Witness Offering. A gift to this offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Help equip peacemakers in congregations and around the world by making a donation. Envelopes will be in the pews on September 29 and October 6. You can also donate by clicking here.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lee Butler, Jr.
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Violin: Leena Waite (8:30am)
Soprano: Jayden Greicius (11:00am)
Reader: Paul Ward (8:30am)
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Mike Bufton; 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; Steve House; Rebecca KoenigBerg, mourning the death of her mother, Barb Berg; Nik Levinsky; The Lynde Family, mourning the death of Hal Lynde; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs
Deaths
September 7 | Harold W. (Hal) Lynde
September 1 | Jean H. Macferran
Memorial Services
Lorraine (Lorry) 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: Lament through the Visual Arts
Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children and Families
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 (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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org