FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 11, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
A meditation (8:30am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
Guide (11:00am)
Ike Sturm
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship
Leader: We are gathered in the name of the risen Christ.
People: We are gathered in faith and praise.
Leader: We open our minds to a sacred hour.
People: We open our hearts to love overflowing.
All: Let us worship God together. Amen.
Gathering Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Verse 3
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
All knowing God, in reverence we bring our mistakes to you.
We confess that we often forget your way of love.
We value our choices more than your guidance,
our abundance more than the needs of others,
ourselves more than your beloved community.
Please forgive us, O God, and restore us in faith and spirit.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Alleluia
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
744 Arise, Your Light Is Come! (Festal Song)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (11:00am)
*The Baptismal 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, the Holy One of Israel, 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.)
The Presentation
Pastor: This candle represents the new life in Christ. It is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. May all who have received this sacrament walk as children of the light and may God keep the flame of faith alive in them forever.
People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ’s church, to share with us this ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Amen.
Anthem
Guide (8:30am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
Psalm 22 (11:00am)
Ike Sturm
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May we roll the stones away
from the hidden places in our lives,
revealing the light, life, and love
you have for us! Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Acts 9:36-42 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 112)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rise Up
Rev. Amanda Osenga, Associate Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Psalm 126
Ike Sturm
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
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 or by texting 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
733 We All Are One in Mission (Es Flog Ein Kleins Waldvögelein)
Senior Recognition (Unison) (11:00am)
May God’s blessing rest on each one of you.
May God’s light shine on you, and make your path clear.
May hope carry you through the challenging times,
and gratitude be your response when life is good.
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
L’chi Lach
Debbie Friedman (1951-2011)
Postlude
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Children-Led Service: An All-Church Event
Today, May 11 | 10:00am (Miller Chapel)
Our Children-Led Service is today, May 11. Our children will once again lead worship as our preachers and liturgists. A reception will follow in the McCollum Room complete with cake pops and strawberries. Also at the reception we assemble 100 homeless packets together as a community mission project!
Summer Schedule
May 25 | One Service at 10:00am
Our summer schedule will begin on Sunday, May 25. There will be one worship service at 10:00am and childcare from 9:30-11:30am. Following the 10:00am service, we’ll gather for fellowship time outside on the South Plaza.
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our upcoming 20s/30s Group Bible Study; find out the latest news in our search for a new Co-Pastor; see the Westminster Choir at The Spirituals Project Choral Festival and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Mary Jo Bush, mourning the death of her sister, Brenda Jess; Jolene Cranston; Bryn Dunham, mourning the death of her mother; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; Margaret Gonder, sister of John Gonder; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Carol Lanaghen; Daisy Langston, niece of Aimee Sanders; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Lynne Sheridan, mourning the death of her brother; Jewel Wegs
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Clayton Turner in celebration of Megan Turner, from her sons Sam and Timothy.
Pastoral Care Concerns
Please reach out to the church with pastoral care concerns such as illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, births, or any other change of personal circumstances or condition. Contact: caring@montview.org or (303) 355-1651 (general mailbox voicemail).
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 the Youth Cellar.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
Please note that the 11:00am 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 greeters 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
9:30am
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
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm
Jubilate Singers
Location: Sanctuary
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Sandy Prouty
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Bass, 2025 Artist-In-Residence: Ike Sturm
Vocalist: Phoebe Bawmann
Vocalist: Rebecca Gale
Vocalist: Shelley Goldberg
Soloist: Dianne Briscoe McKenzie (11:00am)
Bell Canto Conductor: Heidi Shriver (11:00am)
Youth Bells Conductor: Ella Logan (11:00am)
Piano: Jim Craft (11:00am)
Handbells: Youth Bells (11:00am)
Reader: Juli Davidson (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Bel Canto Choir (11:00am)
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org