6TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
February 16, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Moderato
J. de La Presle (1888-1969)
Welcome
Sandy Prouty
Minister of Children & Families
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to give thanks for God’s never-ending mercy.
People: In Christ, we are made whole.
Leader: God’s grace calls us out of despair into hope.
People: In Christ, our hearts are transformed.
Leader: God’s love carries us.
All: Let us worship the One who created us,
and equips us with courage.
Gathering Hymn 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty, Verse 1 
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open,
all desires, known,
and from whom no secrets are hid:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
19 God of Great and God of Small (God of Great and Small)
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.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Lord, open our hearts and our minds
by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that as the Scriptures are read
and your Word is proclaimed,
we may hear with joy
what you say to us today. Amen.
First Lesson
Micah 6:6-8 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 819)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
Fantasy on “Hyfrydol” (8:30am)
Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933)
Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit (11:00am)
Spiritual, arr. William Dawson (1899-1990)
This morning’s performances of “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” – an American Negro Spiritual – is presented in accordance with our reparations royalty pilot program: a practice of valuing the musical contributions of enslaved Africans to American worship and song. Congregants are invited to make a reparation royalty contribution via the pew offering envelope (write “reparations royalty”). Contributions can also be made online at Montview.org/giving (One-time gift: Reparations Royalty Fund) or by clicking here.
Gospel Lesson
Matthew 5:1-12 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 3)
Sermon
A House of Mercy for All People
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Deep River (8:30am)
arr. Bill Ingram (b. 1940)
Isaiah 43, from River (11:00am)
Ike Sturm (b. 1978)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist, Associate 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
436 God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us (O Quanta Qualia)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Amen
John Stainer (1840-1901)
Postlude
“Menuet gothique” from Suite Gothique, Op. 25
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ash Wednesday Taizé-Style Prayer Service
March 5 | 7:00pm (Sanctuary)
Join us for a service of meditative music and prayer in observance of Ash Wednesday. This service will be held in the sanctuary and livestreamed. The sanctuary will open at 6:30pm for silent prayer and meditation.
Inquirers’ Class
March 15 | 8:30-10:30am; and
March 16 | 9:30-10:30am
Take part in our upcoming two-day Inquirers’ Class on March 15 and March 16. The Inquirers’ Class offers an opportunity to meet our co-pastor and learn more about membership at Montview. Contact Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org with questions.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Speaker Series: Spirituality and African American Art: Exploring the Connection
February 2, 9, 16, 23 | 9:30am (Miller Chapel)
February 16: Joslyn Ford Keel, known by her stage name JoFoKe, has been singing for audiences since she was two years old. She has performed numerous times at Montview and is a resident performer at the Dazzle jazz club in Denver.
February 23: Dancer & Choreographer Cleo Parker Robinson is a cultural ambassador who founded the Cleo Parker Dance company 50 years ago. She and her company have performed throughout Europe and Africa. She’s received numerous awards and
honors.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ/Handbell Conductor: Yinying Luo
Handbell Choir: Montview Ringers (8:30am)
Vocals: JoFoKe (11:00am)
Reader: Susie Phillips (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Ginny Allen; Jolene Cranston; Vicki Dunham, mother of Bryn Dunham; The Harder Family, as they mourn the death of David’s father, Willis Harder; Steve Hatlem, brother of Jenni Hatlem; William Hatlem, father of Jenni Hatlem; Mark Haynes; Jay Henry, family of Mary Jo Bush; Joe Hickman; Tony Johnson; The Jones Family, mourning the death of Jim Jones; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Michael Prouty, son of Sandy Prouty, for a full recovery; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Jewel Wegs
Deaths
January 30 | Jim Jones (Memorial Service March 22 at 10am in the sanctuary)
Births
February 8 | Arthur Jay (AJ) Dylan Mills, child of Clayton and RJ Mills
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
Spirituality and African American Art: Exploring the Connection
Singer Joslyn Ford Keel (JoFoKe)
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
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
All Church Read: The Spirit of Justice
Location: Fellowship Hall (Childcare Available Room 112)
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
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.
A room for families with children who are not enjoying the service is below the sanctuary with livestream.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
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