27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 9, 2025 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
The Church’s One Foundation
arr. David Blackwell (b. 1961)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship
One: In the wilderness, bread appeared each morning.
All: Enough for the day. Enough for all.
One: God whispers still: Trust me. Share freely.
All: Today we come with open hands, learning to trust.
One: Today we come with open hearts, learning to love.
All: Let us worship God.
*Gathering Hymn 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, Verse 2
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gracious God,
we confess we have lived from scarcity,not abundance.
We have hoarded when you called us to share.
Teach us again the lesson of the manna:
that your provision is daily, sufficient, and meant to be shared.
Remake us into people of trust,
that we might become people of generous love.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Gloria
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
757 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples (Kingsfold)
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.
Fourth Grade Bible Presentation (11:00am)
Call to Gratitude (11:00am)
4th Graders: The Bible holds the stories of our faith.
People: Stories of ancient people and God’s work in their lives.
4th Graders: Stories of Jesus, his actions and lessons.
People: Stories of God’s love, wisdom and truth through the ages and for today.
All: May we read, remember and give thanks for the stories of the Bible. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
O God, open our hearts by the power
of your Holy Spirit
so that the words of Scripture
may become your Living Word.
Amen.
First Lesson
Exodus 16:2-18 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 58)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
True North (8:30am)
Phoebe Bawmann & Adam Waite
Cantate Domino, SWV 81 (11:00am)
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Gospel Lesson
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 161)
Sermon
Sharing from an Abundance of Trust
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Morning Beyond Mourning (8:30am)
Phoebe Bawmann & Adam Waite
If Ye Love Me (11:00am)
Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Stewardship Moment
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children & Families
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
450 Be Thou My Vision (Slane)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Peter Lutkin (1858-1931)
Postlude
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
arr. David Cherwien (b. 1957)
STEWARDSHIP 2026 –SHARING FROM ABUNDANCE
Our stewardship theme this year, Sharing from Abundance, invites us to see generosity as a response to the blessings already present in our lives. Please prayerfully consider making a generous pledge to the worshipful work of our church for 2026, ensuring that Montview will continue to be a place of courage, compassion, inclusion, and joyful responsibility. Pledge online at www.montview.org/giving or by clicking here. On November 16, join us for Stewardship Sunday as we dedicate our commitments to Montview’s many ministries.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Congregational Meeting
Today, November 9 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Please join us for a Congregational Meeting today, November 9, at 12:00pm in the sanctuary. During this meeting, we’ll hear the report of the Officer Nominating Committee and vote on the incoming class of Elders and Deacons.
What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our upcoming Advent offerings; read the latest Nifty Ninety profile; register for the High School Winter Retreat and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Benjamin Corwyn
Vocals/Harmonium: Phoebe Bawmann (8:30am)
Reader: Robert Mathes (8:30am)
Reader: Ellen Reath (11:00am)
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
The people of Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa; Sears Barrett (husband of Colleen Barrett); Edward Collins (son of Dolores Collins); Jolene Cranston; Cindi Graves; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Heather Kerr (mourning the death of her brother-in-law, Dan Kerr); The King Family (mourning the death of Suzy King); Sherwood Lingenfelter (brother of Paul Lingenfelter); Sam Mateo; Eden Murphy; Lisa Padilla; Jim Polsfut; Kathryn Walton (daughter of MaryGrace Wake); Peggy Whitt; Steve Wrenn (brother of Grover Wrenn)
Deaths
October 24 | Suzy King (Memorial Service November 16 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.
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
How to Live Out Matthew 25 in a World Short on Compassion
Jordan Garcia, American Friends Service Committee, and Alondroa Flores, Casa de Paz
Location: Miller Chapel
Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B
Confirmation
Location: Confirmation Room
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Miller Chapel
4:00pm
JAM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
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