PALM SUNDAY
April 13, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: Humble and riding on a donkey,
People: We greet you, Lord.
Leader: Acclaimed by crowds and caroled by children,
People: We praise you, Lord.
Leader: Moving from the peace of the countryside
to the corridors of power,
All: We salute you, Christ our Lord.
With heart and voice, we shout “Hosanna!”
– From the Iona Community Worship
*Procession of the Palms
196 All Glory, Laud, and Honor (Valet Will Ich Dir Geben)
You’re invited to wave your palms during the procession. It is our tradition for the pastors to bless the palms by sprinkling the congregation with water.
*Confession of Brokenness
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, over the broken glass of our world,
the rumors meant to hurt, the prejudice meant to wound,
the weapons meant to kill, ride on,
All: Ride on in Peace.
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, over the distance
which separates us from you, a distance measurable in half truths,
in un-kept promises, in second-best obedience, ride on,
All: Ride on in Grace.
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, through the back streets
of our lives where we fear to go into the darkness
to reveal the secrets that lurk there;
where human life festers and love runs cold;
where faith loses its warmth, ride on,
All: Ride on in Hope.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response What Wondrous Love Is This
*Passing of the Peace
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
*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
Into the Woods My Master Went (8:30am)
Richard Shephard (1949-2021)
Hosanna (11:00am)
Christian Gregor (1723-1801)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Awaken our ears,
open our hearts,
and sustain the weary
with your Word.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 19:29-38 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 72)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Empire Has No Clothes Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
By My Side (8:30am)
Stephen Schwartz (b. 1948)
In Te, Domine, Speravi from Lux Aeterna (11:00am)
Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children & Families
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 223 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Verse 4
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
223 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Hamburg)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
As we move now into Holy Week our service this morning ends without a benediction. After the recessional, you are invited to leave in a contemplative spirit, reflecting on the meaning of the week to come. Go in peace.
Recessional
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports PC(USA) programs that relieve hunger, promote development and assist in areas of disaster. Help provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope by making a donation. Envelopes will be in the pews today, April 13.
EASTER AT MONTVIEW
Holy Week
Palm Sunday Services
April 13 | 8:30 & 11am
Sanctuary & 11am Livestream
Palm Sunday Walk w/ Donkey
April 13 | 10:30am
Dahlia Sidewalk & South Plaza
Matins Services
April 14-16 | 7:30am
Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday
April 17 | 7:30pm
Sanctuary & Livestream
Good Friday
April 18 | 7:30pm
Sanctuary & Livestream
Easter
8am – Worship with
String Quartet
Sanctuary
9:30am – Worship with
Westminster Choir & Brass
Sanctuary
9:15am – Easter Tea
& Craft Fair
Fellowship Hall
11am – Worship with
Westminster Choir & Brass
Sanctuary & Livestream
Easter Lilies
Deadline Today, April 13
Consider donating an Easter lily given in honor, memory, or celebration of a loved one. During Easter Sunday, April 20, lilies are displayed in the front of the sanctuary. Place your order by clicking here.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Soprano: Wendy Bawmann (8:30am)
Alto: Heidi Shriver (8:30am)
Children’s Chorus Director: Becki Cornwall (11:00am)
Organ: Jim Craft (11:00am)
Reader: Kate Williams (8:30am)
Reader: Beth Ellsworth (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Children’s Chorus: Bel Canto Choir (11:00am)
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Jolene Cranston; Bryn Dunham, mourning the death of her mother; The family of Chris Dillon, mourning Chris’ death; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; Mark Haynes; Jay Henry, family of Mary Jo Bush; Joe Hickman; Brenda Jess, sister of Mary Jo Bush; Tony Johnson; Daisy Langston, niece of Aimee Sanders; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; The Myers Family, friends of Kate Reinemund; Andrés Rodriguez (Ackermann’s housemate) on the death of his brother, Roberto; Katie Shaw and family, mourning the death of John Shaw; Jewel Wegs; Margaret Wehner; Debi and Len Zeer, parents of Janelle Case
Deaths
March 19 | John Shaw (Memorial Service April 29 at 4:30pm in the sanctuary)
March 17 | Chris Dillon
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
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Location: Fellowship Hall
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
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
10:30am
Palm Sunday Neighborhood Walk
Location: Dahlia Sidewalk & South Plaza
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