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This Week @ Montview
April 25, 2024
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THIS SUNDAY - APRIL 28, 2024 | |
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Worship Services
April 28
8:30 & 11:00am
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Preaching: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Sermon: Where Are You Now?
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
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Special Music: (8:30am) Chin Tan, Baritone
(11:00am) Westminster Choir
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Join us for Sunday worship at 8:30am and 11:00am in the Montview sanctuary. Childcare is available for ages birth-7. | |
*The 11:00am service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube and our website. An email will go out with the livestream link on Sunday morning. | |
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Ministry Highlight: Habitat for Humanity
Montview has a long and successful history of dedicated and compassionate mission outreach to Denver communities through Habitat for Humanity. Montview supports Habitat workdays each year, both physically (through volunteers) and financially, including both home repairs and new construction. Read more HERE.
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Congregational Meeting
This Sunday, April 28 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Please join us for a Congregational Meeting after the 11:00am service on April 28. The purpose of this short meeting will be to formally dissolve Montview's relationship with Pastor Ian.
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Coffee with Ian
This Sunday, April 28 | 12:30pm (McCollum Room)
Join us for an informal gathering at 12:30pm in the McCollum Room to say goodbye to Pastor Ian and wish him well. This event will take place after our short Congregational Meeting at noon.
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Pastor Ian Farewell Events
Ian's Campfire Farewell
May 3 | 5:30pm (Montview Parking Lot)
Our parking lot will transform into a campground for a woodsy outdoor party in celebration of Ian. RSVP and learn more HERE.
THE [mont]VIEW
May 5 | 9:30am (Sanctuary)
An Ian & Clover talk-show-style conversation.
Ian’s Final Services
May 5 | 8:30 & 11:00am (Sanctuary)
Two identical worship services on Ian's final Sunday at Montview.
Pastor Appreciation Gift
It is Montview tradition for the congregation to offer a departing pastor a financial gift of gratitude. If you would like to participate in this offering for Pastor Ian, click here.
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Earth Care Series: Building Resilience -
Earth Care in a Time of Climate Change
April 7-28 | 9:30am (Miller Chapel)
April 28: Electric Cars, Solar Panels, Heat Pumps and More: Montview Members Are Going Green
Watch the Livestream Here
As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to care for our Earth. What does this mean during a time of climate change? How can we cultivate resilience in the face of this challenge? Explore these and other questions during our four-week Earth Care series. Learn more HERE.
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Second Gaze Fellowship
May 6 | 7:00-8:30pm
If you're interested in exploring contemplative spirituality, please join a group of Montview members for the “Second Gaze Fellowship,” a time of teaching, discussion and group meditation. Meetings are the first and third Monday of the month from 7-8:30pm at the church. Read more HERE.
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CONGREGATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS | |
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The Officer Nominating Committee Requests Nominations!
The Officer Nominating Committee will soon begin its process of discernment to identify the next class of Elders and Deacons to lead the church. If you or someone you know might be a good fit for either of these roles, Elder or Deacon, please email committee chair Carrie Hanson at carriehanson.denver@gmail.com by May 19. Read more HERE.
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Join Montview’s Newest Group:
The 20/30s
May 12 | 9:30am (Fellowship Hall)
Montview’s newest group, The 20s/30s, meets the second Sunday of the month. Join them when they meet again on Sunday, May 12, at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall. Continental breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to todd@montview.org or text/call 773.517.0987.
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Men's Game Night: Euchre
May 14 | 6:30-9:00pm (Reception Room)
Come join other Montview men for a game of cards and fellowship on Tuesday, May 14 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Reception Room. We'll have pizza for dinner. No previous Euchre experience needed! Read more HERE.
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Help Make NICU Quilts
A Montview member who is on the Rose Hospital NICU staff has asked the Montview Quilters to make quilts for babies in this unit. We want to do so but need help with this additional quilting work. If you are interested in helping, please click here.
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Flower Dedications
New beginnings, birthdays, anniversaries, and gratitude are all great reasons for chancel flower dedication. What or whom do you wish to honor, thank, or remember with fresh flowers given to the glory of God for display in the sanctuary on a Sunday? Click here to make your gift of flowers.
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Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a lively group of women who come together on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon in the McCollum Room for socialization and learning experiences. It is bring your own lunch and beverages are provided. This is an invitation to women of all ages. For more information, email Janet Cartwright at janetlcartwright@hotmail.com.
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Last Sunday's Spring Concert
Thanks to Minister of Music, Adam Waite, the Westminster Choir and the Orchestra of Montview for a beautiful Spring Concert last Sunday! If you missed the concert or would like to view it again, click here.
The Spring Concert was made possible by our Sacred Concert Fund, supported by donations from congregants and audience members. Donations to the Fund can be made online by clicking here (select "Sacred Concerts" from the dropdown menu).
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Sandy Prouty on Sabbatical
Beginning May 12
As you may know, I am going on sabbatical for the summer months. I will not be taping and writing for this email between May 12 and August 11, 2024. Please know you can access past Word to the Children videos here and Faithful Parenting offerings here. You can also access past Art Reflections by clicking here.
I look forward to beginning again in the fall!
In gratitude, faith and hope,
Sandy
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Children's Programming Ends on May 12
Please note that our Sunday morning children's programming ends on May 12. Childcare will continue for children birth through 7 years on May 19 and all summer. We will resume our Sunday morning children’s programs in September! Thank you for your support of these ministries throughout this year. Your children are amazing!
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Sunday School at Montview
On Sunday, April 21, our children read and discussed the story of a disciple named Thomas who could not believe Jesus was alive unless he saw Jesus for himself. We also practiced Bible verses for the Children’s Service on May 12 at 10:00am in the Miller Chapel. Read more HERE.
Please click here for a chart of the Sunday morning schedule.
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Faithful Parenting: Moments of the Heart
These short videos offer suggestions for bringing Christian education and faith formation into your home and week. We hope you find these helpful!
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To watch Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children and Families, offer a Word to the Children, go to our video page.
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Volunteer for Hope Communities
Montview mission partner Hope Communities operates a bi-weekly food bank on Wednesday mornings. Montview grant funds will help to support these events on May 1, May 15 and May 29. Volunteers are needed! To learn more or to sign up for a volunteer shift, visit the Hope Communities Signup page and choose the Food Distribution Worker option.
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Finding Work
Montview's Immigration Task Force has begun helping a couple of migrant families assimilate in Denver. Here's one way you can help: Miker Silva needs a job. He is a construction worker with experience in carpentry, drywall, tiling and flooring. Learn more HERE.
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Welcome Baskets
We have already given EIGHT cleaning baskets to Venezuelan families moving into their own homes! Now we need to fill more. We will provide the baskets if you can help to fill them. Pick several cleaning items from our list and drop them into one of the baskets in the Commons. And thank you!
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PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP | |
Be an integral part of our worship services by serving in the following roles: | |
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Communion Servers
We are seeking PC(USA) ordained elders and deacons to this ministry. Click here to sign up for the dates you'd like to serve communion.
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Greeter Sign-Ups
Be part of the team that warmly welcomes visitors and members when they arrive at church on Sunday mornings - sign up today!
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Sign-Up Your Child to Be an Acolyte
Acolyte: a child who participates in the worship service by carrying a processional cross or lighting the Christ candle
Montview acolytes bring the light of Christ into the sanctuary, leading the processional at the 11:00am service. Students in grades 3 through 12 are welcome to serve. Sign up and learn more HERE.
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Art Reflection - Frankenthaler
Read Sandy Prouty's art reflection on Mountains and Sea, 1952, by Helen Frankenthaler, by clicking here.
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If you'd like to participate in our Montview groups and/or committees, here's a helpful resource list.
For opportunities to be of service in our historic building, throughout Denver and around the world, visit the "Serve" page on our website.
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