TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 30, 2026 | 10:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship (from Psalm 105)
Leader: Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
People: Seek the strength of the Lord.
Seek God’s presence continually.
Leader: Remember the wonderful works God has done:
the miracles, the judgements God has uttered.
People: O offspring of Abraham, O children of Jacob:
praise the Lord!
*Opening Hymn
331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand (National Hymn)
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
God of ages past and days ahead,
too often we run from our responsibility,
and turn away from the brokenness of our world.
You alone are constant in the work of justice,
the steady source of our transformation.
Forgive us for seeking you in places
that demand less of us.
And free us to take on the liberating work
that remains at the core of our being.
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
Remember
Michael Gungor (b. 1980)
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Prepare our hearts and minds, O God,
to receive your Word.
Silence any voice but your own,
so that in hearing we may do your will.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Exodus 3:1-15 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 46)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Who I AM is
Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Grandfather Mountain
Taylor Leonhardt (b. 1988)
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
405 Praise God for This Holy Ground (Heymonystraat)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Travelin’ Thru
Dolly Parton
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: 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 Deacons’ table in the Commons. Donate to support the Deacons’ work by clicking here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebration Sunday – Back to Fall!
Sunday, September 13
8:30am
Worship
9:30am
Sunday School for All Ages
Co-Pastors’ Forum
11:00am
Worship
12:00pm
Celebration on the Outdoor Plaza
Join us on Sunday, September 13, as we begin the new programming year. We’ll have live music, food, festivities
and fun. Come celebrate this return to fall with us!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Organ: Adam Waite
Vocals/Harmonium: Phoebe Bawmann
Vocals/Guitar: Shelley Goldberg
Vocals/Violin: Leena Waite
Reader: Ben Meyerhoff
Digital Host: Susan Mooney
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Livestream: Christine Hofstad
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Alex Adgate; Rita Beatty (mother of Sue Dixon); Janelle Case; Christina Chavez; Jolene Cranston; Bill and Debbie Dobrenen; Ann Epps (mourning the loss of her sister, Janet); Barbara Furutani; Rev. Emory Gillespie; Lillian Goldberg and her parents, Shelley and Benjamin; Patti Herlihy (family of Bob Cloud and Mary Medley); Joe Hickman; Nancy Keesee (mother of Kelly Keesee); Sam Mateo; Charlotte Medley (sister of Mary Medley)
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: [email protected] 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 Bev and John Skinner in loving memory of Tom Skinner.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
9:30am-12:30pm
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
Sunday School Family Picnic
Location: Preschool Playground
Fellowship Time with Refreshments
Location: South Plaza
MONTVIEW CHURCH STAFF
Co-Pastors: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly
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 and Young Adult Fellow: Rev. 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