SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 25, 2025 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Mosso
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger (1730-1809)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship
One: In the diversity of our gifts and passions,
Many: We belong to one another.
One: When some suffer and are oppressed, we remember:
Many: We belong to one another.
One: When there is conflict and division, we remember:
Many: We belong to one another.
All: Let us worship the One who binds us together.
*Opening Hymn
309 Come, Great God of All the Ages (Abbot’s Leigh)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gracious God, you bring new life out of death,
and we confess our need for new life.
We have hurt others and been hurt by them.
We are too often angry and afraid.
We live in ways that do not lead
to peace and compassion.
Forgive us and pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
so that in our loving and our living, we might glorify you.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Alleluia
*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 that this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
There is a Happy Land
arr. George Shearing (1919-2011)
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
Romans 12:4-18 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 141)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
D.E.I.
Rev. Claudia Aguilar Rubalcava, Parish Associate
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Land of Rest
arr. George Shearing
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Amanda Osenga, 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
372 O for a World (Azmon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Postlude-Moderato
Peter Piel (1835-1904)
GUEST PREACHER: REV. CLAUDIA AGUILAR RUBALCAVA
Rev. Claudia Aguilar Rubalcava began serving as Montview’s Parish Associate in February 2024. Rev. Claudia is an ordained PC(USA) pastor. She is currently the Director of Engagement at More Light Presbyterians, a non-profit organization dedicated to allowing the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people in life, ministry and society.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: THE COLUMBARIUM COMMISSION
The Columbarium Commission is a ministry of nine Montview members serving three-year appointments. They govern the Columbarium and maintain the quiet garden as the resting place for the ashes of loved ones. The Commission will be holding a Memorial Day Tea in the Columbarium after today’s 10:00am service. Visit their table in the Columbarium to learn more.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday: Sanctuary Evacuation Drill
Immediately following the Postlude next Sunday, we will hold a brief emergency evacuation drill in the sanctuary. This is part of our ongoing work to improve Sunday morning safety, led by the Safety Committee. This evacuation drill is recommended by our recent professional security assessment. Following the Postlude, we’ll provide simple instructions before the drill and will conclude the exercise on the South Plaza to enjoy the annual Deacon’s Cookout. Please note that childcare in the Education Wing will not participate in the drill (our Sunday School program already practices emergency drills during the program year).
UPCOMING EVENTS
All-Church Cookout
June 1 | 11:00am (South Plaza)
Please join the Deacons in welcoming the beginning of summer with a free cookout at the church on June 1! The Deacons will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs (including vegetarian options) and will have chips, watermelon and cookies.
Inquirers’ Class
June 5 | 6:00-8:00pm; and
June 8 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Take part in our upcoming Inquirers’ Class on June 5 and June 8. The Inquirers’ Class offers an opportunity to meet our pastors and learn more about membership at Montview. Contact Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org to learn more.
What’s Happening at Montview?
Get the latest news in our search for a new Co-Pastor; be part of Summer Choir; attend a workshop on advance care and end-of-life decisions and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Claudia Aguilar Rubalcava
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Reader: Kate Williams
Sound: RJ Mills
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Mary Jo Bush, mourning the death of her sister, Brenda Jess; The Carey Family, mourning the death of Jack Carey; Jolene Cranston; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; Margaret Gonder-Odell, sister of John Gonder; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Carol Lanaghen; Daisy Langston, niece of Aimee Sanders; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; The Nelson Family, mourning the death of Frank Nelson; Scot Sandoval, son of Juanita Martinez; Lynne Sheridan, mourning the death of her brother; Jewel Wegs
Deaths
May 21 | John (Jack) Carey
May 18 | Frank Nelson
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).
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am-11:30am
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
10:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
11:00am
Annual Columbarium Memorial Day Tea
Location: Columbarium
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastor: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Executive Minister: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Assoc. Pastor for Congregational Care and Older Adults: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Interim Senior Director of Operations and Finance: Rev. Dr. John Thexton
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Director of Video Services: John Goerner
Building Manager: Brandon Severinsen
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Yinying Luo
Assistant Minister of Children’s Music: Becki Cornwall
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator/Scheduler: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Administrative Assistant for Faith Formation: Trisha Pshak
Music Ministry Administrator: Heidi Shriver
Administrative Assistant to Older Adult Ministries: Debby Sycamore
Sunday Sound Engineer: Cate Thieme
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett, Brian Hamner and Braiden Roper
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 the 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 this 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