ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 21, 2022 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Pastorale
Samuel Adler (b. 1928)
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: Come, you who thirst for grace.
People: Come, you who hunger for justice.
Leader: Come, you who are a stranger in a strange land.
People: Come, you who are like a child at home.
Leader: For we are all welcome in this House of Love.
All: Thanks be to God!
*Opening Hymn
35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe Den Herren)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Holy Mystery, within and around us,
when the urgencies of the world blind us
to the deeper reality of your grace,
remind us again,
what truly matters,
and to whom we belong.
In Christ we pray, amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response To Thee, Great One in Three
*Passing of the Peace
Anthem
Sonata
Gaetano Piazza (18th century)
LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Lesson
Exodus 32:1-14
(Pew Bible Page 72)
Sermon
If I May Be So Bold
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Musical Reflection
Preludio per 2 Organi
Marco Ferrarini (b. 1970)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering
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.
*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
442 Just as I Am, without One Plea (Woodworth)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
Choral Op. 37 No. 4
Joseph Jongen (1873-1953)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Montview Social Justice Ministry
The Montview Social Justice Ministry is dedicated to identifying and facilitating projects to help those in our community affected by poverty, discrimination and other social issues. We partner with Stedman Elementary School to provide resources for their school community. Visit our table on the Outdoor Plaza following today’s worship service. For more information, contact Margie Green at margiegreen@comcast.net.
Stedman Elementary School Supply Drive
The Social Justice Ministry is collecting school supplies for Stedman Elementary again this year
and are asking for your help – either through buying supplies and dropping them off at our table
on the Outdoor Plaza on Aug 21 and 28 OR by making a cash donation for purchasing supplies.
Click here for a list of needed supplies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebration Sunday – You’re Invited!
Sunday, September 11
8:30am Worship
9:30am Sunday School for All Ages
Co-Pastors’ Forum
11am Worship
12pm Celebration on the Outdoor Plaza
Join us on September 11 to begin the new programming year. We’ll have music, food, festivities and fun!
Visit our newly renovated spaces and come celebrate with us!
What’s Happening at Montview?
Find out about the ARTT Fall Study Series, TRIBES men’s group, donate flowers for our worship services and much more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgist: Sandy Prouty
Organ: Barbara Hulac
Organ: Adam Waite
Reader: Deborah Cella
Sound: Charles Johnson
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Masks are optional in the sanctuary.
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
Restrooms are available available in the Commons adjacent to the sanctuary and downstairs in the Reception Room. If you need accessibility assistance, please see an usher.
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastors: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal & Rev. Ian Cummins
Minister of Music: Adam Waite
Minister of Children and Families: Sandy Prouty
Minister of Youth and Families: Amanda Osenga
Executive Director of Operations and Finance: Jason Hays
Director of Facilities: Bob Cloud
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Barbara Hulac
Administrative Coordinator: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator: Cindy Austin
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Pastoral Care Ministry: Peter Hulac & Debby Sycamore
Sunday Morning Manager: Doug Easton
Sextons: Tony Johnson, Charles Johnson & Stewart Schoenthal
PARISH NEWS
Jolene Cranston; Marie Cross, sister-in-law of Richelle Force; Joy Freeman; Karen, Nora, and Lin Yip Gerdes, and their Montview family and friends mourning the death of Ken Gerdes; Steve Hetterich; Janet Karp, sister of Joan Rich; Linda Marrou-Cole; Dianne Briscoe McKenzie and family, mourning the death of Gilbert McKenzie; Susan Moreland; Dan Park; Todd Rembe and family, mourning the death of Todd’s father; Bea Romer; Steve Warnke; Tim Will, friend of Peggy Gonder
Deaths
August 14 | Richard Balay
August 5 | Marcia Whitcomb
July 28 | Kendall Gerdes
Memorial Services
August 26 at 11:00am | Rev. Gilbert McKenzie
August 26 at 3:30pm | Richard Balay
September 10 at 2:00pm | Marcia Whitcomb
September 17 at 3:30pm | Beth Strickland
September 21 at 11:00am | Linda Pruett
October 7 at 10:00am | Brad Bawmann
November 5 at 3:00pm | Mary Murphy
STATEMENT OF MISSION
We believe that the love of God surrounds us. Our call is to nurture this love in ourselves and each other. Through prayer, worship, education, outreach and mission, we seek to foster spiritual fulfillment, community, tolerance, peace, non-violence and social justice. We dedicate ourselves and our church to follow the Spirit of Christ by word and deed.
VISITORS
We are happy that you are worshiping with us today and invite you to learn more about Montview. Please fill out one of the Welcome Guest Cards that are distributed in the pews and place it on a plate near the exits when finished. Feel free to contact our office at 303.355.1651 or email cindy@montview.org with questions. Please come again.
WORSHIP SERVICE GREETERS
Greeters are needed for our 10:00am worship service each Sunday. Be a welcoming presence to congregants while handing out bulletins. Please arrive 15 minutes before each service. For more information, contact Cindy Austin at cindy@montview.org.
WEEKLY EMAILS
Are you signed up to receive our weekly emails? If not, contact Christine Hofstad, Communications Coordinator, at christine@montview.org.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org