SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 31, 2025 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Meditation on Sandon
Adam Waite (b. 1978)
Welcome
Rev. Amanda Osenga
Associate Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: We are gathered in your name and goodness, God.
People: We are gathered in community, faith and love.
Leader: God, please fill us with your spirit and your presence,
People: as in this sacred time and place we worship you
All: and give you thanks and praise. Amen.
*Opening Hymn
475 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Nettleton)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Dear God, in the rush of our days,
we sometimes forget to turn to you.
We confess that the whirl of distractions
can pull us from You, and we are sorry.
Strengthen our focus, O God, on the lessons
and practices of our faith.
Help us change our lives to be centered
in your call and truth each day.
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.
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Lord, open our hearts and minds
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
That as the Scriptures are read
And your Word is proclaimed,
We may hear with joy
What you say to us today. Amen.
First Lesson
Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 67)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
Misty Moonlight Waltz
Mark O’Connor (b. 1961)
Second Lesson
Romans 12:2 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 141)
Sermon
Currencies
Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children & Families
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Partita for Solo Violin No. 2, I. Allemanda
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
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
686 God of Our Life (Sandon)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Bell Symphony
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
MINISTRY HIGHLIGH: MONTVIEW DEACONS
The Deacon mission is to follow in the example of Jesus in loving by serving. It is a ministry of caring, love, compassion, prayer, and community service. If you have questions about becoming a Deacon or the work they do, please see our Deacon’s table in the Commons or stay after today’s service for some lighthearted, informal Q&A on the chancel stairs. Donate to support the Deacons’ work by clicking here.
MONTVIEW SUPPER CLUBS
Supper Clubs 2025-2026 – Sign-Ups Are Now Live!
Montview Supper Club registrations are now open! Clubs of 8 to 10 people meet monthly from October to April and each club’s captain helps coordinate meetings around members’ schedules. Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor, and Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister, provide discussion topics via YouTube videos. Sign up by clicking here or visiting our table in the Commons.
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Celebration Sunday – Back to Fall!
Sunday, September 7
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 7, as we begin the new programming year. We’ll have music, food, festivities and fun. Come celebrate this return to fall with us!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Sandy Prouty
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Amanda Osenga
Organ: Adam Waite
Violin: Leena Waite
Reader: Jennifer Mello
Sound/Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Sears Barrett (husband of Colleen Barrett); Brian and Amy Brown (family of Jim and Irene Brown, and Haley Figueroa); Dolores Collins (mourning the death of her aunt, Alberta Little); Sylvia Cordy; Jolene Cranston; Mary Gerwin (mourning the death of her mother, Marie Gerwin); Dick Getzinger (brother of Nancy Getzinger); Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Judy Hutchison and family (mourning the death of Dave Hutchison); Ella Logan; Ben Meyerhoff; Eden Murphy; The Norman Family (mourning the death of Sue Norman); Margaret Pearce (friend of Peggy Gonder); Jim Polsfut; Damara Rice (great niece of The Rev. JeanAnne Swope); Marthanne Simons (mourning the death of her brother, Edward); Bud and Mary Starker (mourning the death of their son, Adam); Franklin Thompson (brother of Dolores Collins); Constanza Hege de Tobasia (friend of Lisa Padilla); Kathryn Walton (daughter of MaryGrace Wake)
Memorial Services
Sue Norman | September 6 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary
David Hutchison | September 26 at 1:00pm in the Sanctuary
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). 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 Dre Dufford in celebration of her mom, Kathy Dufford, who loved flowers and the beauty in life.
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
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
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: Christina Chavez and Zach Slowik
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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org