Bulletin: September 17, 2023

Call to Blessing
Leader:  We are a family of faith.
People:  We are generations, many ages joined in God.         
Leader:  We walk together in respect and acceptance.         
People:  We support our children with friendship and encouragement.
Leader:  Each child is our prayer.
All:         Each child is God’s answer.

Anthem
Guidance (8:30am)
Shane Endsley (b. 1975)

How Lovely Are The Messengers (11:00am)
Felix Mendelssohn

Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
that we may receive your Word
      and respond in love. Amen.

Scripture Lesson
John 5:1-9 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 83)

Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon
Do You Want to be Made Well?
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal

Moment for Reflection

Sacrament of Holy Baptism

*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.

Musical Reflection 
Ballad for Gary (8:30am)
Adam Waite (b. 1978)

My Song in the Night (11:00am)
Paul Christiansen (1914-1997)

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. You can also text 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
796  We Come to You for Healing, Lord  (Land of Rest)

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE

*Charge and Benediction

*Benediction Response
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Peter Lutkin (1858-1931)

Postlude
Allegro maestoso e vivace, from Organ Sonata No. 4, Op. 65
Felix Mendelssohn

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: HERITAGE COMMITTEE
The Heritage Committee works with artifacts, files, and published material based on the history and life of Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Walk through the newly created Heritage Center display “Jewels of Light”; see 121 years of a faith community whose vision is reflected in stained glass symbols of the faith of its congregation.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgist: Rev. Ian Cummins
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Trumpet: Shane Endsley (8:30am)
Reader: Anna Jones (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (11:00am)  
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)

PARISH NEWS

Prayer Tree   
Stephen Ball; Diane Bassett; Lois Bray and family, mourning the death of Bill Bray; Jolene Cranston; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Nikolai Frant; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Quinn Gillette; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Jenni Hatlem; Mark Haynes; Paul Heitzenrater; Tom Hetzel; Sarah Hite; Steve House; Margaret Gonder Odell, sister of John Gonder; Corinne Pellish; The Romer family, mourning the death of Bea Romer; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Nancy Van Burgel and family, mourning the death of her mother Edith Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; Janet Wolfer

Deaths
September 10 | Bea Romer

Memorial Services
Dick Anderson | September 30 at 11:00am in the Sanctuary

Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Liz Romer in honor of Beatrice Romer and in honor of Lova and Arthur Miller.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

Restrooms are available in the Commons.

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.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We are so glad your family is worshiping with us today. We also know that sometimes children tire of being in worship. We have a space for those times directly below the sanctuary. You can follow the service on a large screen there while your children enjoy toys, books and space. The ushers can direct you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Inquirers’ Classes
September 23 | 8:30am-12:30pm
November 11 | 8:30-11:30am and November 12 | 9:30-10:30am
Consider joining one of the last two Inquirers’ Classes we’ll be offering in 2023: September 23 or November 11-12. The Inquirers’ Class offers an opportunity to meet with the co-pastors and to learn more about membership at Montview. For more information and to register, please contact Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org.

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
Queer Theology 2.0: Introduction to the Changing Sexual Identity Landscape and Lexicon of Terms, and What Queerness Has to do with Christianity
Rev. Jason Hays, Ph.D. and Randi Smith, Ph.D.                  
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

Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room

JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar

Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room

10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Preschool and Second Floors

11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary

12:00pm    
Jubilate Singers (Grades 6-12)
Location: Sanctuary

2:00pm     
Celebration for Barbara Hulac
Location: Commons

5:30pm      
YAM Dinner (Grades 6-12)
Location: Reception Room

6:00pm       
MOB (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar

ADULT FAITH FORMATION: NEXT WEEK

Queer Theology 2.0
September 17–October 15 | 9:30 AM (Miller Chapel)

September 24: As a Woman: What I Learned about Power, Sex, and
Patriarchy after I Transitioned
Rev. Paula Stone Williams

MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org

* Those who are able are invited to stand.