SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 27, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Andante
Luigi Bottazzo (1845-1924)
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: As we worship God together. Amen.
*Gathering Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Verse 1
*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
307 God of Grace and God of Glory (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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
From This Valley (8:30am)
Williams/White
Jesus Shall Reign (11:00am)
arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
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
John 20:19-31 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 101)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Circles Unbroken
Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children & Families
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
The Circle Game
Joni Mitchell
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
686 God of Our Life (Sandon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou, Op. 18, No.5
Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ROCKY MOUNTAIN REFUGE
Rocky Mountain Refuge is the only shelter in Colorado that provides a place for people experiencing homelessness to receive end of life care. We offer shelter for end-of-life care regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), immigration status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Visit our table in the Commons today to learn more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rooted in Light: A Spring Concert of Renewal
Today, April 27 | 4:00pm (Sanctuary)
Montview’s Westminster Choir and Orchestra presents Rooted In Light, a Spring Concert performance of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna today, April 27, at 4:00pm. Both works uniquely explore themes of love, faith and deeply rooted renewal. Admission is free.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Sandy Prouty
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Emma Dahab (11:00am) and Andrew Dahab (11:00am)
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Vocals/Guitar: Shelley Goldberg
Conductor: Becki Cornwall (11:00am)
Handbell Choir: Youth Bells (11:00am)
Reader: Susie Phillips (8:30am)
Reader: Nicholas Taber (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Mary Jo Bush, mourning the death of her sister, Brenda Jess; Winsome Cox, friend of Dianne Briscoe-McKenzie; Jolene Cranston; Bryn Dunham, mourning the death of her mother; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; Mark Haynes; Jay Henry, family of Mary Jo Bush; Joe Hickman; Tony Johnson; Daisy Langston, niece of Aimee Sanders; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; The Ranby Family, mourning the death of Bishop Richard Wilke; Andrés Rodriguez (Ackermann’s housemate) on the death of his brother,
Roberto; Scot Sandova, son of Juanita Martinez; Katie Shaw and family, mourning the death of John Shaw; Jewel Wegs; Debi and Len Zeer, parents of Janelle Case
Memorial Services
John Shaw | April 29 at 4:30pm in the sanctuary
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Rob Mathes in memory of Jeri Mathes.
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 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.
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
Earth Care Series – Opening to Wonder: The Renewing Power of Nature
Lin Plummer, Director of the IDEA Center for Public Gardens
Location: Miller Chapel
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
Confirmation
Location: Confirmation Room
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
Earth Care Series – Practicing Active Hope: Resilience in a Time of Climate Change
Lunch and two-hour workshop
Location: Fellowship Hall
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
4:00pm
Rooted in Light: A Spring Concert of Renewal
Location: Sanctuary
6:00pm
MOB (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org