20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 20 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Brother James’ Air
Harold Darke (1888-1976)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Just as the body is made up of many parts.
People: So we gather from different backgrounds.
Leader: Different people with different talents and gifts.
All: United in love and compassion for others.
Come, let us give thanks to God!
*Opening Hymn
35 Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty (Lobe Den Herren)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy and merciful God,
in your presence we confess
our failure to be what you created us to be.
You alone know how often we have sinned
in wandering from your ways,
in wasting your gifts,
in forgetting your love.
By your loving mercy,
help us to live in your light
and abide in your ways,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
*Passing of the Peace
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Word to the Children . . . . . . Sandy Prouty
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.
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.
Anthem
Meditation
Duke Ellington (1899-1974)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Soften our hearts and open our minds,
as we turn again to Your Holy Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 24:13-35 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 78)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Living at the Speed of God
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
George Shearing (1919-2011)
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 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
697 Take My Life (Hendon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Carillon
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Montview’s Social Justice Ministry addresses human needs on the local, state, and national levels. The 2023 focus is hunger and the Farm Bill. Today they are collecting supplies for Stedman and Montclair Elementary Schools. Pick up a supply list at tables on the Plaza or in the Commons. Contact Barbara Hannon (bc.hannon@yahoo.com) if you have questions or to join the Action Alert list about issues.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
What’s Happening at Montview?
Attend our upcoming Mission Life Forum, purchase tickets for Fiddler on the Roof, register for the Confirmation Class of 2024 and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
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.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Stephen Ball; Diane Bassett; Jolene Cranston; The Cummins Family; Dave, Laura, and Frances, family of Nancy and John Thompson; Cathy Fanning; Nikolai Frant; Joy Freeman; Jim Getzinger; Cindi Graves; Madie Gustafson; Omar and Tammy Hamdy, friends of Heather Bays; Willis Harder, father of David Harder; Jenni Hatlem; Mark Haynes; Tom Hetzel; Steve House; Mac Murphy; Margaret Gonder Odell, sister of John Gonder; Corinne Pellish; Bea Romer; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Jim Thomas; Edith Van Burgel, mother of Nancy Van Burgel; Kathryn Walton; Lee West; Janet Wolfer
Births
August 1 | Timothy Edward Turner, child of Meg and Clayton Turner
Memorial Services
Dick Anderson | September 30 at 11:00am
Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by John and Bev Skinner in loving memory of their beautiful son, forever remembered and cherished.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am
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
Sunday School Families Picnic
Location: Playground
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgist: Rev. Ian Cummins
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Piano: Adam Waite
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
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 this 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!
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org