SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
living liturgy
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To Our Guests:Visiting a church can be an intimidating experience. We are glad that you are here, and we hope to remove as much of that awkwardness as we can from your visit to Cityview.
Our worship service usually lasts about 90 minutes. This worship guide will help you navigate the service. There are short paragraphs on the next page to explain each part of the service.
The service is designed to be accessible to you, whether you’ve spent years in the church or you’ve never been to a church service in your life. During the service, we will try to help you understand how the message of Jesus can apply to your life today.
If you are new to Cityview or just visiting, we would love to know that you were here. The Connection Cards, which can be found in this bulletin, are a place for you to let us know whatever information you might want us to know, and to request any information from us that you might need. You may put this in the offering when it is passed at the end of the service. Pastor Dan Adamson ([email protected]) is always enthusiastic to meet you in person, as well.
For Children:Children of all ages are welcome in the worship service.
Nursery is provided during the service for children 3 years of age and younger.
Children ages four through 5th grade are given the choice of attending Sunday school classes beginning during the greeting portion of the service.
If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Lynda Adamson ([email protected]).
Community Life:After the ServiceEach week, we linger for fellowship with one another. Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria.
Community GroupsCommunity Groups are the primary way to get to know people at Cityview. At a Community Group, you will be invited to deepen your spiritual involvement with others. You will find a weekly opportunity to study the scripture passage for the upcoming week’s sermon and pray together.
When & Where
Tuesday / 6:30 PMDan Adamson [email protected] West Superior St.
Wednesday / 7:30 PM Joel Avila - [email protected] West Ohio, Unit 16W
Thursday / 7:00 PMMalissa Mackey - [email protected] South Green St. Apt 807-B
Visit cityviewchicago.org/news to see all upcoming events.
C TYVIEWpresby terian church
Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church
All songs used by permissionCCLI License #11041992
Scripture reprinted from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission.
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The LiturgyPreparing in StillnessWe often come into worship tired, overwhelmed and distracted. If we are honest we are not prepared to worship God. Each week, we take a few moments to quiet our hearts to prepare to meet God in worship. Please take this time to read the reflections, look over the rest of the service or pray as we anticipate being called into worship.
Call to WorshipWe need to be “called” to come and worship God because we default to thinking the world revolves around our needs and agendas- and also because we struggle to believe that God truly wants us to draw near to him. The call to worship focuses our attention on God and prepares us to meet him.
Confession of SinBecause sin is so pervasive in both our individual and corporate lives, we are called to come before God with honesty and transparency, confessing our failures and brokenness and asking for both healing and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We confess corporately to show our unity even in our brokenness.
Assurance of GraceChrist has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees.
The SermonSome view the sermon as a way to get principles for “right” living. In reality, as we open the Scripture we corporately encounter Christ. Therefore, as you listen, pray to be open to the Spirit’s leading, exhortation, encouragement, and healing.
CommunionCommunion, also called the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist, is the family meal for Christians. We welcome all Christians - those who look to Christ alone for salvation, who are in good standing with his church, and who seek strength to live more faithfully to their Savior - to join in this sacrament.
Worship Through GivingBecause money is so powerfully tied to our hearts, this is a valuable expression of worship as we acknowledge that everything we have comes from God and belongs to him. If you are visiting with us, we are glad you are here- please do not feel obligated to give.
The BenedictionGod always gets the last word in our encounter of worship. For Christians, it is always a word of blessing and sending to live our lives in the light of the reality of the Gospel of Christ.
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ORDER OF WORSHIPLeft to ourselves we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get him where we can use him, or at least know where he is when we need him. We want a God we can in some measure control. We need the feeling of security that comes from knowing what God is like. — A.W. Tozer
Slow are the steps of repentance, but swift are the feet of forgiveness. God can run where we can scarcely limp, and if we are limping toward him, he will run toward us. Though the father was out of breath, he was not out of love. — Charles Surgeon
Question for Reflection and Discussion What have your high and lows been this past week?
God Calls Us
Call to Worship — from Psalm 98:1-4, 6Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth into joyous song and sing praises, make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.
Prayer of Adoration Brightness of God’s glory and exact image of God’s person, whom death could not conquer nor the tomb imprison, as you have shared our frailty in human flesh, help us to share your immortality in the Spirit. Let no shadow of the grave terrify us and no fear of darkness turn our hearts from you. Reveal yourself to us this day and all our days, as the first and the last, the living one, our immortal Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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Call to Confession — Based on Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16 The proof of God’s amazing love is this: while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Trusting in God’s faithfulness and compassion, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
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Hymn of Confession O For a Closer Walk with God
Words & Music: William Cowper
Prayer of Confession — Based in Book of Common PrayerMerciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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Silent Confession
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Hymn of Assurance Gloria Patri
Assurance of Grace — 1 John 4:9God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In Christ, we are loved and forgiven.
Thanks be to God!Brothers and Sisters, you have heard God’s holy demands and have confessed your sins to him. Do you believe that Jesus Christ, by his perfect life, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection has atoned for your sins and satisfied the wrath of God for you? We do.
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Hymn of Assurance Wonderful, Merciful Savior
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Passing of the Peace — from John 13:34Hear the teaching of Christ: “A new command I give you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you!
Opportunities and Concerns
Hymn of Assurance It is Well With My Soul
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Words & Music: Isaac Wardell & Joseph Pensak
Hymn of Illumination Lord, I Believe
God Speaks To Us
Sermon Text — 1 John 1:5-2:2 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Sermon - Confession and Assurance: Living LiturgyReverend Dan Adamson
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Prayer of Thanksgiving and ConsecrationThe Lord be with you.
And also with you.Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Confession of Faith — The Nicene CreedChristian, what do you believe?
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
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Sanctus
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œ œ úho ly Lord,
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œ ú Œhigh est!- - - - - - - -
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Sanctus
& C œ œ œ œHo ly, ho ly
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Sanctus
Words of InstitutionWe break bread in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and proclaim the mystery of the faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us;Therefore, let us keep the feast.
Distribution of the Bread and the Cup
Communion Hymn Lord, I Need You
Words & Music: Christy Nockels, Matt Maher, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill
Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here, I find my rest Without You, I fall apart You’re the One that guides my heart
Refrain:Lord, I need You, Oh I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh, God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me (repeat)
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DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flow Praise him all creatures here and below Praise him above ye heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Communion PrayerGod of kindness, in your holy mysteries you have graciously fed us with the body and blood of your dear Son, and in baptism have made us one with him. Send us out in the assurance of your love, and by your Spirit, use us to bring healing and renewal to Chicago, through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer
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, for ever and ever. Amen.
Worship Through Giving
Prayer for those searching for truthLord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. As I consider the reasons for doing so, grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.
Prayer of belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen.
Prayer for those struggling with sin Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and faithfully follow you in life. Amen.
Prayer of commitmentLord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
Prayers for Reflection
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Benediction & Sending — Revelation 1:4-6Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Amen.Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God!
PostludeThere are women and men available to pray for your needs after the service in the front of the hall near the communion table.
God Commissions Us
Hymn of Benediction Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners
Words: J. Wilbur Chapman; Music: Hyfryrdol
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CONTACTSDan Adamson, Senior [email protected] Schamp, Worship Director [email protected] Lynda Adamson, Children’s Ministry [email protected] Koonce, Administrative Coordinator [email protected] Hefner, Theological Education Coordinator [email protected] Beach, Communications Coordinator [email protected]
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Gary VargasPaul Leo & Danny KimLynda AdamsonMalissa MackeyTBA
SERVING THIS WEEK
SERVING NEXT WEEK
*In addition to congregational giving, we receive fundraising support from other churches and individuals to help cover operating costs.
Newer to Cityview? Go out to eat with a small group of regular attenders for lunch after the Sunday service. To-day’s hosts are Karen Lee and Un-Young Whang.
GATHERINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTSEVENING PRAYER Each week a group meets at the Adamson home (1812 S Dearborn Unit 8) from 6-7pm on Sundays to pray for one another, the church, the city and the world. Contact Dan for more information.
SUNDAY MORNING APOLOGETICS CLASS SEPT 21 - OCT 19 / 9-9:50 A.M. AT MERIT Join us for an introduction to the theological discipline of apologetics. We will examine the intellectual or rational acceptability of Christian belief. To this end, we will seek to understand and refute common objections to the Christian worldview (the problem of evil, the new atheist movement, religious pluralism, etc.) In addition, we will study classic arguments for the belief in the Christian God and consider the role of apologetics for missions and evangelism. For more information contact Craig Hefner at [email protected].
CITYVIEW SOUND & TECHNICAL VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION SEPTEMBER 28 / 11:30 AM Sound and Technology are aids in our weekly Worship. We’d like to grow our team of dedicated volunteers of sound technicians. If you are interested in joining, or curious about how sound works, stay after the service on Sunday, September 28th for a brief training session. If you are already a regular volunteer, please attend this refresher training and be prepared to ask whatever questions you have had about our technology. RSVP and/or send questions to Peter Schamp (Worship Director) [email protected].
BREAKTHROUGH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OCTOBER 6 / 6:15 PM / 3330 W CARROLL AVE If you are interested in joining in the groups of volunteers feeding homeless individuals at Breakthrough Urban Ministries in October, November or December, you are asked to first attend the Breakthrough Behind the Scenes Tour. On the tour you will learn about Breakthrough Urban Ministries, the neighborhood and the community we will be serving.RSVP by October 1 to Lela Saffle ([email protected]) or Carolyn Koonce ([email protected]).
Actual Monthly Giving
Budgeted Monthly Giving
Difference
Actual YTD Giving
Budgeted YTD Giving
Difference
YTD Fundraising Revenue:
12,120
12,250
-130
90,119
98,000
-7,881
75,090
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$
$
$
$
$
$
CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* AUGUST 2014
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