October 8, 2023 | 3:00pm
The Presbytery of Denver celebrates the Ordination & Installation of Amanda Osenga Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries of Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Prelude
Greeting and Convening by Presbytery
Rev. Dr. John Yu, Moderator, Denver Presbytery
*Call to Worship Isaiah 43:1–2, 18–19
Elder Eden Murphy, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Leader: The Lord says: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
People: When we pass through the waters, God is with us;
when we walk through the fire we will not be burned.
Leader: Do not remember the former things or consider the
things of old.
People: God is about to do a new thing. Now it springs forth!
*Opening Hymn
301 Let Us Build A House (Two Oaks)
Call to Confession
Rev. Kiersten Hill, Wellshire Presbyterian Church
Prayer of Confession
Adapted from Yes by Walter Brueggeman
God of the mighty prophets, humble teachers, and gentle companions,
You have said yes to us in creation,
Yes to us in our birth
Yes to us in our baptism,
Yes to us in our awakening this day.
But our lives are more accustomed to “perhaps, maybe, we’ll see.”
We pray for your mercy this day, that we may live yes back to you:
Yes with our time
Yes with our money
Yes with our service
Yes to our neighbor,
Yes and no longer “perhaps.”
Silent Confession
In the quiet, release the things that keep you from living into God’s yes.
*Assurance of Grace
*Grateful Response
582 Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me (Glory to God)
*Passing of the Peace
Please greet your neighbors with: The Peace of Christ be with you.
Anthem
Carry You
Ryan and Kaylee Williams
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Rev. Fernando Rodriguez Quiñones
Associate Presbyter for Mission, Denver Presbytery
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
and respond in love. Amen.
Scripture Lessons
Isaiah 6:1-13 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 595)
John 1:35-39 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 80)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
So, You Want to Get Ordained?
Rev. Dr. John C. Lenz, Jr.
Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian
Musical Reflection
Draw The Circle Wide
Mark Miller
Act of Installation
Rev. Dr. John Yu, Moderator, Denver Presbytery
Elder Pat Queen, Vice Moderator, Denver Presbytery
Elder Dianne Briscoe McKenzie, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Charge to Pastor
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Charge to Congregation
Rev. Claudia Aguilar Rubalcava
Director of Engagement, More Light Presbyterians
Presentation of the Symbols of Ministry
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Jennie Sankey, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
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.
Call for Offering
Rev. Ian Gregory Cummins
Co-Pastor, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
In the Presbytery of Denver the offering received at all installation and ordination services supports the
Presbytery’s Special Needs Fund. Through your generosity, we are able to provide pastoral care for our ministers,
candidates and their families when facing medical or financial concerns. Click here to make a donation. Offering boxes are stationed at the exit for cash and checks (please make payable to Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church). Thank you for your gifts this afternoon enabling us to minister to our ministers.
*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.
*Closing Hymn
749 Come! Live in the Light! (We Are Called)
*Charge and Benediction
Rev. Amanda Osenga
Postlude
You are invited to a reception in the Commons immediately following the service.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION & ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Rev. Ian Gregory Cummins
Co-Pastor, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Rev. Kiersten Hill
Associate Pastor, Wellshire Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. John C Lentz, Jr.
Senior Pastor, Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian
Elder Dianne Briscoe McKenzie
Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Elder Eden Murphy
Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Elder Pat Queen
Vice Moderator, Denver Presbytery
Rev. Fernando Rodriguez Quiñones
Associate Presbyter for Mission, Denver Presbytery
Rev. Claudia Aguilar Rubalcava
Director of Engagement, More Light Presbyterians
Rev. Jennie Sankey
Associate Pastor, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. John Yu
Moderator, Denver Presbytery
Adam Waite
Piano/Director
Phoebe Bawmann
Songleader
Jill Jacques
Tambourine
Chin Tan
Songleader
Jubilate Singers
Youth Choir
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org