TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 13, 2025 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Longings
Adam Waite
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather in the name of the God who created us in love.
People: We come seeking the One who knows us and loves us still.
Leader: We gather remembering Christ, who welcomed all and gave his life for the world.
People: We come following the One who shows us divine love.
Leader: We gather trusting the Spirit who moves among us and sends us forth.
People: We come open to the One who transforms hearts.
Leader: Let us worship the God who is our hope and peace. Amen.
*Opening Hymn
320 The Church of Christ In Every Age (Wareham)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Sovereign God, we confess that we are tempted
to make idols of earthly power and comfort,
choosing security over discipleship and
prosperity over compassion.
We have loved our abundance more than the care
for the widow, orphan, and stranger among us.
Forgive us when we trust more in our nation’s
strength than in your faithfulness.
Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew in us
your Spirit of mercy and love, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
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
Winding Home
Leena Waite
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Holy God-
Source, Word, and Spirit-
open our hearts to your mystery
and our minds to your wisdom.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Luke 10:25-37 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 62)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Go and Do Likewise
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Folk Tale
Adam & Leena Waite
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist, Associate 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
707 Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord (Hall)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Allegro from Trio Sonata No. 1, BWV 525
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: MILE LONG TABLE
Montview member Malcolm Newton is a coordinator of the “Mile Long Table” lunch on July 26 at 10:00am on the Auraria Campus. The event, organized by the non-profit Longer Tables, is designed to foster community through a shared meal. The goal is to fill the 5,280-foot long table, which can accommodate 5,280 guests. Montview will sponsor at least 20 members. Please email Malcolm at denverurbaninstitute@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Visit their table in the Commons today to learn more.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE: TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FLOODING
From July 4th to 5th, heavy rainfall resulted in catastrophic flash flooding in the Hill Country area in central Texas. The sudden floods resulted in more than 100 lives lost and search and rescue is ongoing. Click here to support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s work as they assess and respond to this community’s needs.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist and Sandy Prouty
Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Violin: Leena Waite
Reader: Mary Medley
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Jolene Cranston; Dick Getzinger, brother of Nancy Getzinger; Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Lynn McNeil and family, mourning the death of Bruce McNeil; Eden Murphy; Jim Polsfut; Michael Prouty, jaw surgery 7/8; Bud and Mary Starker, mourning the death of their son, Adam; Constanza Hege de Tobasia, friend of Lisa Padilla; Tom Wegs and family, mourning the death of Jewel Wegs
Births
July 9 | John Rolland Carlton, child of Alexandra Glann and Brent Carlton
Deaths
June 22 | Adam Joseph Starker
June 19 | Bruce McNeil
Memorial Service
Jewel Wegs | July 25 at 1:00pm in the Miller Chapel
Pastoral Care Concerns
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: caring@montview.org or (303) 355-1651 (general mailbox voicemail).
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Mary Medley and Bob Cloud in celebration of grandson Benson Axel Smith, born on July Fourth in Denver.
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.
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
Summer Book Read – The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
Location: Fellowship Hall
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
Interim Senior Director of Operations and Finance: Rev. Dr. John Thexton
Director of Finance: Dan Gasser
Director of Video Services: John Goerner
Building Manager: Brandon Severinsen
Associate Minister of Music and Organist: Yinying Luo
Assistant Minister of Children’s Music: Becki Cornwall
Executive Assistant to the Co-Pastors: Beth Ellsworth
Membership Coordinator/Scheduler: Todd Rembe
Communications Coordinator: Christine Hofstad
Mission Life Coordinator: Jennifer Seward
Administrative Assistant for Faith Formation: Trisha Pshak
Music Ministry Administrator: Heidi Shriver
Administrative Assistant to Older Adult Ministries: Debby Sycamore
Sunday Sound Engineer: Cate Thieme
Sextons: Chantelle Bartlett and Brian Hamner
MONTVIEW SUMMER HOURS
To view our summer facility and office hours, click here.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org