Greetings! 

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cearley

Lead Pastor of Congregational Life

 

Friends,

The practice of gratitude forms the bedrock of our faith community. It is out of our thankfulness that we love, serve and worship together. A quick tour around Montview reminds us of the many gifts for which we can be grateful this Thanksgiving week.

* Beautifully arranged flowers that grace our chancel every Sunday for worship
* Dozens of little feet (belonging to our children) as they run up to the Word to the Children every Sunday
* Bright, capable youth who take their love and service out to the Denver community in the name of Christ and Montview
* An Executive Director who thrills at the generous response of Montview's many supporters
* An amazing building provided by the saints who have gone before us and maintained by a dedicated staff and volunteer Montview team
* A staff unparalleled in dedication and good work throughout the year
* Gardens that bring joy and beauty to all who pass by (and those who maintain them all year long)
* Music that stirs the soul
* Leadership by a host of elders and deacons, past and present
* A faithful congregation that gathers each week to pray, serve and worship together,
* And so much more.

The next time you come to church, stop on the church steps and give thanks to God for the gift that is Montview - past, present and future. 
 
May your Thanksgiving be a day of blessing and peace. Cindy

 The Rev. Ian Gregory Cummins

Lead Pastor of Spiritual Life

 

Hi Everyone,

Here is the Lectio Divina for this week:

 

"Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world..."

John 18:33-36

This Sunday we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, which was first instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI to remind Christians that their allegiance was to Jesus, not to Benito Mussolini, who was claiming earthly supremacy at the time. And still today, Christ the King Sunday challenges us to ask where our allegiances lie. Are they to the political leaders and systems of the day? Business models and markets? Or more subtle 'gods' like the shopping mall or a football team? Take some time this week to be honest with yourself about the things that lure you away from holding the God we know in Jesus at the center of your life. 

 

Happy Thanksgiving,
Ian 
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