TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 23, 2026 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
O Waly, Waly (from Somerset, Cecil Sharp)
arr. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly, Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God.
People: The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.
Leader: The plants and trees show God’s presence.
People: Let us join with creation in praising God.
*Opening Hymn
320 The Church of Christ in Every Age (Wareham)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
God of life,
You created us in your image
to care for one another
and for all creation.
Forgive us for turning away from you,
ignoring the needs of our neighbors
and the cries of the earth.
As the sun brings light and warmth
to this earth,
make us signs of your grace,
through Christ, our light and life, we pray.
Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
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 that this service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Anthem
Tonada de Luna Llena
Traditional Venezuelan Folk
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Holy God,
open our hearts to your mystery
and our minds to your wisdom.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Psalm 77 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 500)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Remember the Deeds of the Lord: A Theology of History
Dr. Jemar Tisby, Guest Preacher
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Nine Hundred Miles
Traditional American Folk
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
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
781 Hear My Cry, O God, and Save Me! (Genevan 77)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra
Dom Paul Benoit (1893-1979)
GUEST PREACHER: DR. JEMAR TISBY
Dr. Jemar Tisby is a New York Times bestselling author, historian, and educator whose work explores the intersection of race, religion, and social change. He is the author of three books, including his most recent, The Spirit of Justice, and has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post, and other national media. Tisby Studios, his production and storytelling company, creates documentary films, courses, and other media that equip people to pursue truth-telling, repair, and justice.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: ANTI-RACISM TRUST TEAM
Montview’s Anti-Racism Trust Team (ARTT) sets concrete anti-racism goals and provides opportunities to learn about anti-racism as a community of faith. This fall, ARTT again will offer Zoom small group video studies on The Color of Compromise, or How to Fight Racism by Dr. Jemar Tisby to develop an expanded understanding of race and racism personally and in our church history. Visit ARTT in the Commons after church to learn more or to register.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebration Sunday – Back to Fall!
Sunday, September 13
8:30am
Worship
9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages
Pastors’ Forum
11:00am
Worship
12:00pm
Celebration on the Outdoor Plaza
Join us on Sunday, September 13, as we begin the new programming year. We’ll have live music, food, festivities
and fun. Come celebrate this return to fall with us!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Dr. Jemar Tisby
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly and Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Organ/Piano: Benjamin Corwyn
Vocals/Guitar: Kali Paguirigan
Vocals/Guitar: Nina de Freitas
Reader: Pat Shepard
Digital Host: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Sound/Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
ABOUT TODAY’S MUSICAL ARTISTS: Nina de Freitas is a singer-songwriter currently based in Denver, CO. Born in Salvador, Brazil to musician parents, her musical upbringing is echoed throughout her intimate songwriting and performance. Kali Paguirigan is a Denver-based singer, dedicated song leader, and music educator. She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Denver Choir League, where she is committed to fostering connection and community through the universal language of music.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Alex Adgate; Janelle Case; Christina Chavez; Jolene Cranston; Bill and Debbie Dobrenen; Rev. Emory Gillespie; Lillian Goldberg and her parents, Shelley and Benjamin; Patti Herlihy (family of Bob Cloud and Mary Medley); Joe Hickman; Nancy Keesee (mother of Kelly Keesee); Sam Mateo; Charlotte Medley (sister of Mary Medley)
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: [email protected] or (303) 355-1651 (general mailbox voicemail). For pastoral care emergencies, please call (303) 355-1651 and press 4.
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Clayton Turner in memory of his mother, Rebecca, on her 70th birthday.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am-12:30pm
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
Adult Faith Forum with Dr. Jemar Tisby
Location: Sanctuary
Fellowship Time with Refreshments
Location: South Plaza
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastors: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly
Executive Minister: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families: Rev. Amanda Osenga
Assoc. Pastor for Congregational Care and Older Adults: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Acting Director of Operations: Michael Ransom
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Director of Video Services: John Goerner
Building Manager: Brandon Severinsen
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Benjamin Corwyn
Assistant Minister of Children’s Music: Becki Cornwall
Music Ministry Administrator: Heidi Shriver
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Event Scheduler/Coordinator: Susan Mooney
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Youth Ministry and Young Adult Fellow: Colleen Maki
Pastoral Visitation Minister: Mary Ann Rose
Older Adult Ministry Assistant: Debby Sycamore
Sunday Sound Engineer: Cate Thieme
Sextons: Christina Chavez, Yassar Gomez and Braiden Roper
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 this worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
Join Us Online Each Sunday
Participate from wherever you are with our 10am livestream, live chat, Online Friendship Register, and Virtual Fellowship Time (today’s Adult Faith Forum will replace Virtual Fellowship Time).
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org