5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
YOUTH SUNDAY
February 8, 2026 | 8:30 and 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Welcome
Rev. Amanda Osenga
Associate Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.”
All: Let our light shine before others and point to the goodness of God.
Leader: Together, we are a city on a hill, radiating God’s love.
All: Come, let us worship the Light of the World.
Opening Hymn
853 We Are Marching in the Light of God (Siyahamba)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word and deed, by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you
with our whole heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy, forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children Gigi Matchett and Fiona Beardsley
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 (11:00am)
*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
Sing
Jon Batiste (b. 1986)
On the verge of cryin’
I don’t feel like tryin’
But instead, I’ll sing, yeah
But instead, I’ll sing
When I’m done with worries
And no one’s around me
Don’t you know, I’ll sing, yeah
Oh, I love to sing
When I can’t find the words
And everything starts to hurt
I’m done with this heavy heart
I let all my burdens off
And I sing
When I’m cold and tired
And so uninspired
Don’t you know, I’ll sing
Let it out and sing
When I’m down, and I feel like giving up
Even the easy things feel rough
Don’t you know, I’ll sing, yeah
Don’t you know, I’ll sing
When I feel down and out
Up under a heavy cloud
When I don’t wanna talk
I lay my burdens off
And I sing
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
Matthew 5:13-16 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 31)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Salt and Light
Stella Mullins & Katie Figueroa (8:30am)
Ainsley Oliver, Celia Whiteside Renz & Jonas White (11:00am)
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Down to Earth
Peter Gabriel (b. 1950)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
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 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
350 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning (Spiritual)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response
This Little Light of Mine
Traditional Spiritual
This morning’s singing of “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning” and “This Little Light of Mine” – American Negro Spirituals – are presented in accordance with our reparations royalty pilot program: a practice of valuing the musical contributions of enslaved Africans to American worship and song. All are invited to make a reparation royalty contribution via the pew offering envelope (write “reparations royalty”), at Montview.org/giving (One-time gift: Reparations Royalty Fund) or by clicking here.
Postlude
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth at Montview, aka YAM, includes all 6th – 12th graders. Through weekly gatherings, retreats, and summer trips, we come to recognize ourselves and others as beloved children of God. We rely on volunteers to support our programs and become trusted, caring adults to our youth. To learn more about YAM and how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, email youth@montview.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Light that Will Not Be Hidden: Black Faith, History, & Justice
February 8, 15 and 22 | 9:40am (Miller Chapel)
Today, Feb 8: At the Table with Dr. King
Through music, poetry, historical footage, and Dr. King’s own words, the multi-media program At the Table with Dr. King will challenge us to engage in creative acts of service and leadership. We encourage you to bring some friends to this very special presentation.
Feb 15: Religion in Diaspora: Africa-Inspired Religious Traditions in Cuba
Dr. Shanti Zaid, a scholar at the Blair Caldwell Library, will explain how religion developed in the African Diaspora, with a specific focus on Cuba.
Feb 22: Faith, Soul, and All That Jazz: Interpreting Karl Barth and James Cone through Thelonious Monk
Theologian Raymond Carr explores God’s musicality by using a jazz legend to help us interpret theologians Karl Barth and James Cone.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Associate Pastor of Youth & Families: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Piano/Director: Adam Waite
Greeters: Montview Youth
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
Youth Choir: Jubilate Singers
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.
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
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
9:40am
Light That Will Not Be Hidden: Black Faith, History, & Justice
At the Table with Dr. King
Location: Miller Chapel
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Jolene Cranston; Cindi Graves; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; The Hoeft Family; Mary Holleman; Jody and Hannah Hunnicutt (mourning the death of William Hunnicutt); Sherwood Lingenfelter (brother of Paul Lingenfelter); Susan Long (relative of Peggy Gonder); Sam Mateo; Jim Polsfut; Jan Tazelaar; Constanza Hege de Tobasia (friend of Lisa Padilla); Kate Williams; The Young Family (mourning the death of Dick Young)
Deaths
January 19 | William Marcus Hunnicutt (Memorial Service February 12 at 4pm in the Sanctuary)
January 7 | Dick Young (Memorial Service February 27 at 2pm in the Sanctuary)
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). For pastoral care emergencies, please call (303) 355-1651 and press 4.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org