SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 10, 2026 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Come Down, O Love Divine (8:30 & 11:00am)
arr. David Blackwell
Abide With Me (11:00am)
arr. Judy Endean
Welcome
Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to celebrate the God of love.
People: Gracious God, help us to worship you in spirit and in truth.
Leader: We gather to celebrate Jesus Christ,
who was dead and buried,
and now risen indeed.
People: In Christ, renew our hope
in your liberating love.
Leader: We gather to celebrate the Holy Spirit,
our promised comforter and guide.
People: Come Holy Spirit! Fill us with your presence and peace.
Leader: We gather as signs of hope in the resurrection of Christ:
All: God is with us and will never let us go.
Gathering Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Verse 1
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Gracious God, you have told us plainly: to love you is to
keep your commandments.
We confess that we hold fast to the feeling of devotion
while letting go of the demands of the Gospel.
We have loved what is comfortable more than what is true,
our own way more than yours.
Forgive us, and do not leave us to ourselves.
In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Silence for personal reflection.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Alleluia
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
49 The God of Abraham Praise (Leoni)
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 the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30 & 11:00am)
*The Baptismal Creed (Unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)
The Presentation
Pastor: This candle represents the new life in Christ. It is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. May all who have received this sacrament walk as children of the light and may God keep the flame of faith alive in them forever.
People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ’s church, to share with us this ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Amen.
Anthem
Ode to Joyful (8:30am)
Ludwig van Beethoven / Jon Batiste
I’ve Got Joy (11:00am)
Otto Gross, Jayna Gross, Abigail Flowers
Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
May we roll the stones away
from the hidden places in our lives,
revealing the light, life, and love
you have for us! Amen.
Scripture Lesson
Genesis 12:1-9 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 9)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
And God said, “Go, Get Going.”
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Co-Pastor
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
Seventh Symphony Elegy (8:30am)
Ludwig van Beethoven / Jon Batiste
Better Days (11:00am)
Blessing Offor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children & Families
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
282 Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
Senior Recognition (Unison) (11:00am)
May God’s blessing rest on each one of you.
May God’s light shine on you, and make your path clear.
May hope carry you through the challenging times,
and gratitude be your response when life is good.
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
L’chi Lach
Debbie Friedman
Postlude
O For a World
arr. Alice Jordan
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: IMMIGRATION TASK FORCE
Montview’s Immigration Task Force works in accompaniment with individual immigrant families in metro Denver and in activism for the metro Denver immigrant community. This fall, we will lead a group of 14 people to experience the border of Arizona and Mexico. Learn more in the Commons after today’s services and consider signing up.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Children-Led Service: An All-Church Event
Today, May 10 | 10:00am (Miller Chapel)
Our Children-Led Service is today, May 10. At this service our children will once again lead worship as our preachers and liturgists! A reception will follow in the McCollum Room with a homeless packet assembly project we will do together!
Congregational Meeting
May 17 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Take part in a special Congregational meeting on May 17 at 12:00pm in the sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is to hear and act on the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee’s final report, vote to elect the candidate (who will preach both services) as our next Installed Co-Pastor, and approve the Terms of Call. All people are welcome, but only Montview members may vote.
An open house to meet the candidate will be held at the church on Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Ruth Armbruster; Jolene Cranston; The Croke family; Bill Dobrenen; Rev. Emory Gillespie; The Graves family (mourning the death of Cindi Graves); Jill Grove (sister of Tom Grove); Mark Haynes; Joe Hickman; Tim Hobbins (relative of Cindy and Terry Oakes); The Hoeft family; Gerry Kleinfeld (friend/mentor to Doug Easton); Sherwood Lingenfelter (brother of Paul Lingenfelter); Charlotte Medley (sister of Mary Medley); Jan Tazelaar; Garrett Weems (son of Pam Weems); Margaret Wehner
Deaths
April 30 | Cindi Graves
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).
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 the Youth Cellar.
Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.
A room for families with children who are not enjoying the service is below the sanctuary with livestream.
Please note that the 11:00am service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.
TODAY AT MONTVIEW
8:00am-12:30pm
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.
8:30am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
9:30am
Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205
Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B
Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112
Confirmation
Location: Confirmation Room
JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar
10:00am
The Children-Led Service
Location: Miller Chapel
Sunday School (Grades K-5)
Location: Second Floor
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Benjamin Corwyn
Children’s Music Director: Becki Cornwall
Children’s Music Assistant: Heidi Shriver
Children’s Chorus: Bel Canto Choir (11:00am)
Bell Choir: Youth Handbells (11:00am)
Youth Choir: Jubilate Singers (11:00am)
Reader: Bob Homiak (8:30am)
Reader: Kristin Weber (11:00am)
Digital Host: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org