19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 13 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Cantilène Opus 29 No. 2
Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: When we pass through the waters,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: When we suffer and feel hopeless,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: When we are joyful and celebratory,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: Whether we feel triumphant or defeated,
People: God is there with us.
Leader: Let us recognize and honor the One who is with us, always.
All: Come, let us worship God!
*Opening Hymn
1 Holy, Holy, Holy (Nicaea)
*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
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
Welsh Folksongs: Lisa Lân
Stephen Goss (b. 1964)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Soften our hearts and open our minds,
as we turn again to Your Holy Word. Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Matthew 14:22-33 (New Testament Pew Bible Page 14)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Sinking
Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Park of Idols: IV. Malabar Hill
Stephen Goss
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
39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Faithfulness)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Festal Song
Seth Bingham (1882-1972)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: METRO CARING
Longtime Montview Mission partner Metro Caring distributes nutritious food to Denver metro area neighbors who are in need. They also work to address the root causes of hunger, tackling issues such as affordable housing and socioeconomic inequities. Metro Caring is always looking for volunteers. To learn more about their work and how you can be of service, visit their table on the South Plaza after today’s worship service.
GUEST PREACHER: REV. NADIA BOLZ-WEBER
We are happy to welcome Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber to our pulpit once again. Rev. Bolz-Weber is serving as Theologian-in-Residence at Montview Church, as well as Pastor of Public Witness with the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s Happening at Montview?
Explore contemplative spirituality with the Second Gaze Fellowship, join our upcoming Sunday School Families Picnic, donate to our School Supply Collection and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
Today: Town Hall Meeting
August 13 | 11:00am (Miller Chapel)
Please join us for a Town Hall about a possible collaboration with Temple Micah, a reformed synagogue in Park Hill with whom Montview has a long-standing friendship. If this partnership is established, Temple Micah would relocate to our building and be a partner with whom we would share interfaith programming. All are invited to attend.
Inquirers’ Classes
September 23 & November 11-12
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, including class times and registration, please contact Todd Rembe at todd@montview.org.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Guest Preacher: Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber
Liturgists: Rev. Ian Cummins and Sandy Prouty
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Cello: Katie Burns
Guitar: Russ Callison
Reader: Rosie Mucharsky
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
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
Town Hall Meeting
Meeting about possible collaboration with Temple Micah.
Location: Miller Chapel
Fellowship Time
Location: South Plaza
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; Mac Murphy; Margaret Gonder Odell, sister of John Gonder; Corinne Pellish; Bea Romer; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; 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
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