TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 16, 2026 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 65
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, 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
65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CWM Rhondda)
*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
Then shall the righteous shine forth, from Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Holy God,
open our hearts to your mystery
and our minds to your wisdom.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Micah 6:1-8 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 819)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
On Justice, Humility and Main Character Energy
Adam Waite, Minister of Music
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
With What Shall I Come Before the Lord?
Caleb Meyerhoff (b. 2003)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
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
774 There Is Now a New Creation (Stuttgart)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
There is a Wideness in God’s Mercy
arr. Wilbur Held (1914-2015)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: THE WAYMAKERS (20s/30s)
Are you a young adult looking for community and conversation? Come check out the Waymakers. We gather for worship, service, fellowship, and fun. Join our day-long retreat September 19 as we explore God’s call to Sacred Community and Conversation. After worship today, meet Colleen Maki ([email protected]), Montview’s Young Adult Ministry Fellow, in the Commons to learn more and get connected.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekend with Dr. Jemar Tisby
Sat., Aug. 22 | Film Screening & Conversation | 7pm
Sun., Aug. 23 | Worship & Adult Faith Forum | 10 & 11am
New York Times bestselling author, historian, and executive producer Dr. Jemar Tisby will be at Montview August 22–23. Join us Saturday for a screening of the documentary Jesus Was a Migrant, which follows Dr. Tisby to the U.S.-Mexico border to examine what American Christianity has done with the migrant. Following the film, Dr. Tisby will lead a conversation. On Sunday, he will preach in worship and speak at the Adult Faith Forum.
A New Children’s Ministry Feature Program
Good to Know: A Series About the Bible
Coming Soon – Fall 2026!
Good to Know: A Series About the Bible is a program of eight 2-3 minutes videos to watch with your children. These include Bible history, contents, organization, engagement, follow-up activities, fun and surprises! Watch for more information soon!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Adam Waite
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Organ: Benjamin Corwyn
Tenor: Caleb Meyerhoff
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff
Digital Host: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Alex Adgate; Janelle Case; Christina Chavez; Jolene Cranston; Janet Crawford; Bill and Debbie Dobrenen; Rev. Emory Gillespie; Lillian Goldberg and her parents, Shelley and Benjamin; Joe Hickman; Nancy Keesee (mother of Kelly Keesee); Sam Mateo; Sarah Muntz (mourning the death of her mother, Carol Muntz); Lois Siegel (mourning the death of her nephew, Tyler Fauth); Jan Tazelaar; Kathryn Walton (daughter of MaryGrace Wake); Linda West
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.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am-11:30am
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
Fellowship Time with Refreshments
Location: South Plaza
11:15am
Grief Café
Location: Room 204A
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastor: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
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 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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org