SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 17, 2026 | 8:30 & 11:00am
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude
Come Away to the Skies
arr. Charles Callahan (1951-2023)
Welcome
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
Co-Pastor
*Call to Worship
Leader: We are not gathered here for our own sake.
People: We are called and sent into the world as salt and light.
Leader: God is not hidden from us.
People: So we will not hide from the world.
Leader: Come, let us worship the God who makes ordinary things holy;
All: Let us rejoice in God’s steadfast love.
Gathering Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Verse 2
*Corporate Confession (Unison)
Lord, we confess that we have hidden
what you meant to shine.
We have blended in
when you called us to stand out.
We lose our saltiness
and bury our light
beneath the weight of fear,
and the convenience of silence.
Forgive us, Lord.
Make us useful again
not for our own glory,
but so that those who see
would give thanks to you.
Through Christ, who is both our light
and our God. Amen.
*Assurance of God’s Love
*Response Alleluia
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
404 What Is This Place (Komt Nu Met Zang)
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 (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.
Reception of Confirmands (11:00am)
Blessing of the Confirmands (Unison) (11:00am)
We bless you on this journey of faith. May the Spirit guide your steps, and Christ’s love dwell deeply in you. Thanks be to God for the gift of your life and your place in this community!
Anthem
Glory Bound (8:30am)
Ruth Moody (b. 1975)
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, from Lux Aeterna (11:00am)
Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
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
Matthew 5:13-16 (Pew Bible New Testament Page 4)
Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Sermon on the Mont(view)
Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly, Candidate
Moment for Reflection
Musical Reflection
One Voice (8:30am)
Ruth Moody
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (11:00am)
arr. Adam Waite (b. 1978)
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts Rev. Dr. Jason Hays, Executive Minister
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
757 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples (Kingsfold)
SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE
*Charge and Benediction
*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Glory to God in the Highest
Randall Thompson (1899-1984)
Postlude (8:30am)
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun
arr. David Cherwien (b. 1957)
We invite you to stay for the Congregational Meeting following the 11:00am service.
CANDIDATE: REV. DR. ALEX WIMBERLY
Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly is a fourth generation Presbyterian minister, noted preacher and international leader in community building and reconciliation. For the past seven years, he has served as Leader of the Corrymeela Community, a world-renowned peace and reconciliation charity in Northern Ireland. Alex earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey and a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Learn more by clicking here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Congregational Meeting
Today, May 17 | 12:00pm (Sanctuary)
Take part in a special Congregational meeting today, 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.
Summer Schedule
Next Sunday, May 24 | One Service at 10:00am
Our summer schedule will begin next Sunday, May 24. There will be one worship service at 10:00am and childcare from 9:30-11:30am. Following the 10:00am service, we’ll gather for fellowship time outside on the South Plaza.
Lay Preacher: Dr. H. Malcolm Newton
Next Sunday, May 24 | 10:00am
Montview member Dr. H. Malcolm Newton was ordained as a Ruling Elder in the Philadelphia Presbytery at the age of 17. He’s a retired U.S. Army Chaplain and former Assistant Professor at Denver Seminary and the Iliff School of Theology. Malcolm is the founder and President of The Denver Institute of Urban Studies in Denver.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Rev. Dr. Jason Hays and Sandy Prouty
Piano/Conductor: Adam Waite
Organ: Benjamin Corwyn
Vocals: Phoebe Bawman (8:30am)
Bass: Juli Davison (8:30am)
Guitar: Rebecca Gale (8:30am)
Vocals & Violin: Leena Waite (8:30am)
Vocals & Banjo: Amy Young (8:30am)
Reader: Braden Kalanick (8:30am)
Reader: Liam Keyser (11:00am)
Digital Host: Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)
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
Seeds of South Sudan
Location: Miller Chapel
10:30am
Confirmation Reception
Location: Labyrinth
11:00am
Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
12:00pm
Congregational Meeting
Location: Sanctuary
PARISH NEWS
Prayer Tree
Ruth Armbruster; 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 Henry (friend of the Beals); Joe Hickman; The family of 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
Flower Dedication
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Amanda Johnson in celebration of Tilly’s Confirmation and her receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award this weekend.
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.
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.
MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org
Comments 2
I am looking for information on the summer Sunday choir which starts next Sunday, May 31st, I think. Could you send me that information or tell me where I can find it?
Thanks,
Susan Marty
Author
Hi Susan, you’re correct – summer choir begins on next Sunday, May 31. Here’s the information that’s in our This Week @ Montview e-newsletter: Summer Choir will sing at our 10:00am services on May 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28. Just arrive at the choir loft by 9:15am on any of the Summer Choir Sundays for a low-stress and welcoming rehearsal. No RSVP necessary.