CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
November 23, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Kremser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Matthew H. Corl (b. 1965)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays Executive Minister
*Call to Worship
Leader: God is our refuge and strength, a very present
help in trouble.
People: We gather to worship a King unlike any other;
who reigns through love.
Leader: Christ shows us power that heals and liberates.
All: Come, let us worship the One who reigns with
justice and peace.
*Gathering Hymn 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, Verse 4
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
God of justice and mercy, we confess that we
have misused power.
We have stayed silent when we should have spoken.
We have hoarded privilege instead of sharing it.
We have bowed to powers that oppress
and turned away from those who suffer under them.
Forgive us, O God. Remake us in the image of Christ,
who emptied himself for the sake of the world.
(Silence for personal reflection)
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response
Gloria (Sing two times)
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
268 Crown Him with Many Crowns (Diademata)
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.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
O God, open our hearts by the power
of your Holy Spirit
so that the words of Scripture
may become your Living Word.
Amen.
First Lesson
Psalm 46 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 480)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
The Promise of Living, from the Tender Land . . . . . . . . . Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Gospel Lesson
John 18:33-37 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 99)
Sermon
The King Who Needs No Ballroom
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Pilgrims’ Hymn, from The Three Hermits . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)
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, 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)
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 or by using the QR code. 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.
*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
Sandy Prouty Minister of Children & Families
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
643 Now Thank We All Our God (Nun Danket Alle Gott)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Glory to God in the Highest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randall Thompson (1899-1984)
Postlude
Le Christ Roi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dom Paul Benoit (1893-1979)