7TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
February 23, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Wildfire (8:30am)
Andrew Marlin
Andante (11:00am)
Christian Heinrich Rinck (1771-1846)
Welcome
Sandy Prouty
Minister of Children & Families
*Call to Worship
Leader: Come, all who long for a different way, a way beyond bitterness, a way beyond fear.
People: We come to follow the way of Christ, the way of love that is stronger than hate.
Leader: When the world strikes with anger, Christ calls us to turn with resolve.
People: When the world demands division, Christ calls us to radical love.
Leader: Let us worship the God of unshaken grace.
All: We come to worship the One who turns hearts toward justice and peace.
Gathering Hymn 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty, Verse 2 
*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
652 A Grateful Heart (Rockingham)
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
Grandfather Mountain (8:30am)
Taylor Leonhardt
When You Believe (11:00am)
Stephen Schwartz
Many nights we’ve prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song we barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there’s much to fear
We were moving mountains long before we knew we could
(Refrain)
There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail it’s hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear, when prayer so often proved in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I’m standing here
With heart so full I can’t explain
Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I’d say
(Refrain)
Ashira l’adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
(I will sing unto the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously.)
Ashira l’adonai; ki gaoj ga-ah
(I will sing unto the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously.)
Mi chamocha baelim Adonai
(Who is like You, O Lord, among all the celestials)
Mi chamocha nedar bakodesh
(Who is like You, majestic in holiness)
Nachita v’chas-d’cha am zu ga-alta
(In Your love, you lead the people you redeemed)
Nachita v’chas-d’cha am zu ga-alta
(In Your love, you lead the people you redeemed)
Ashira! Ashira! Ashira! (2x)
There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail it’s hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
Now you will
You will when you believe
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.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 6:27-36 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 56)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
When Love Stands Its Ground
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Sanctuary (8:30am)
Eliza Gilkyson
Abide With Me (11:00am)
arr. Moses Hogan
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
339 Lift Every Voice and Sing (Lift Every Voice)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord
Traditional Cameroon
Postlude
Breathe (8:30am)
Alexi Murdoch
Fugue in G Major, BWV 550 (11:00am)
J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE
Today your Immigration Task Force is taking action to counter the current climate of hostility toward immigrants in Denver. At 12:00pm we’ll be packaging food in the Reception Room to deliver to our neighbors who are afraid to leave home. You can write an encouraging note in the Commons to add to the food baskets.
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.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Vocals: Phoebe Bawmann (8:30am)
Vocals/Bass: Juli Davidson (8:30am)
Vocals/Guitar: Shelley Goldberg (8:30am)
Vocals: Mark Musselman (8:30am)
Violin: Leena Waite (8:30am)
Children’s Music Director: Becki Cornwall (11:00am)
Reader: Bob Homiak (8:30am)
Reader: Nina and Elena Fink (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; Vicki Dunham, mother of Bryn Dunham; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; 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; The Myers Family, friends of Kate Reinemund; Michael Prouty, son of Sandy Prouty, for a full recovery; Julie Spear, sister-in-law of Linda Goerner; Mary Grace Wake; Jewel Wegs
Births
February 8 | Arthur Jay (AJ) Dylan Mills, child of Clayton and RJ Mills
Deaths
January 30 | Jim Jones
Memorial Services
Millie Steiner | March 8 at 3pm in the Miller Chapel
Jim Jones | March 22 at 10am in the sanctuary
Jud Shaver | March 22 at 1pm in the Miller Chapel
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
Dancer & Choreographer Cleo Parker Robinson
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
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary
Immigration Task Force Food Packaging
Packaging food for neighbors in need
Location: Reception Room
Agape Latte Information Meeting
Location: Cellar
Visit with Artist Myra Nagy
Location: McCollum Hallway
12:45pm
YAM (9th – 12th) Ice Skating
Location: Evergreen Lake
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