Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

September 16, 2012  

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Community Life: After the Service Each week, we linger for fellowship with one another. Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria.

Community Groups In addition to weekly worship, we offer small groups (community groups, men’s and women’s bible studies, book studies) that meet throughout the week. We want all of our members and regular attenders to be intentional about building trusting and meaningful spiritual relationships. For a complete list of our small groups, please visit our website (www.cityviewchicago.org) or fill out one of our “connection cards” for more information.

Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church

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 75 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. We have clipboards next to each row: we call those our “Connection Cards”. Connection Cards are a way 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. Pastor Dan Adamson (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) is available to answer questions, as well.

For Children: Children of all ages are welcome in the worship service.

Nursery is provided during the service for children 2 years of age and younger.

Children ages three 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 Hilary Clark (hilary.r.clark@gmail.com).  

Cover Image: Chalice and Cross by Elizabeth Steele Halstead. Reprinted by permission from Visuals for Worship, ©2006, Faith Alive Christian Resources

All songs used by permission CCLI 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 Liturgy

Preparing for Worship The goal of our time of gathering is to engage with God together, listening to him in his Word and speaking to him in prayer and song. Because we often enter this time tired, overwhelmed and distracted, we take a few moments at the beginning of our meeting to prepare to meet God in worship.

Call to Worship We 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 Sin The Scriptures declare that each of us has failed in the way we act toward God and each other. We confess our sin to be honest and transparent about this reality and to admit our ongoing dependence on the mercy of God through Jesus. We confess as a community to show our unity even in our brokenness.

Assurance of Grace We confess our sins not just to admit what is true, but also to be reminded again of the truth that Jesus came into this world to save sinners; and all of our sin has been forgiven through him. Every week, following our confession, we hear God speak to us in Scripture of this forgiveness so that our faith might be strengthened.

Worship Through Giving Because 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 just glad you are here- please do not feel obligated to give.

The Sermon Some 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.

Communion Communion, 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.

The Benediction God 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 WORSHIP

Cityview exists to lead people into a deeper relationship with Christ and His church through worship, relationships and service. “The call of the church has never been to be political analysts. We’re called to be cultural catalysts [who will act as] salt and light. But there are dangers. Salt, if you use too much, becomes embittering. If you sprinkle it, it flavors. Light is annoying if it glares in your face. If fact, you try to push it away. But if you let the warm glow of the light show, people will come to it. I don’t think Jesus called us to rub salt in the world’s wounds, or to glare the light a foot from their eyes with a million-candlepower spotlight. He called us to be the warm glow of His love, and the flavoring quality of His nature.…God has not called me to be morally indignant. He’s called me to be spiritually vibrant.

Jack Hayford

God Calls Us

Call to Worship - from Psalm 136:1-3, 26 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,

For his steadfast love endures forever.

Give thanks to the God of gods,

For his steadfast love endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord of lords,

For his steadfast love endures forever;

Give thanks to the God of heaven,

For his steadfast love endures forever!

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Prayer of Adoration

Everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being: You have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness keep us from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Hymn of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King

Words: St. Francis of Assisi Music: Traditional German Hymn

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Hymn of Praise The Love of Christ is Rich and Free

Words: William Gadsby Music: Sandra McCracken

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The Love of ChristWords by William Gadsby

Music by Sandra McCracken

© 2001 Same Old Dress Music (ASCAP)

Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Refrain(sung after vs 2 and 4)

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God Cleanses Us

Confession of Sin

God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the kingdom of heaven is given to them.

But we have been proud in spirit, inflated with pride in our own self-sufficiency. We have forgotten how needy we are.

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

But we have not mourned over our sins, instead we have insulated ourselves from those around us, from their pain, needs, loneliness, and suffering. We have even hardened ourselves so that we are unaware that our own lives cause grief to the Lord.

God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice, for they will receive it in full.

But we have hungered after the pleasures, prestige, and possessions of this temporal world.

Lord, please show us your mercy. Lord, have mercy upon us, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Silent Confession

 

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Hymn of Confession Psalm 73

 

Words: Psalm 73 Music: Kevin Twit

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Psalm 73Words adapted by Kevin Twit & Mac Purdy

Music by Kevin Twit

© 1995 Kevin Twit Music/Mac Purdy Music

Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Assurance of Grace - from 1 John 1:5, 7

This is the message we have heard from God and proclaim to you- that God is light and in God there is no darkness at all. If we walk in the light, as God is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 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.

Hymn of Assurance There Is a Fountain

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There Is A Fountain

Words by William Cowper

Music by Darwin Jordan

© Darwin Jordan Music

Used by permission. All rights reserved.

4. E’er since, by faith, I saw the stream

Thy flowing wounds supply,

Redeeming love has been my theme,

And shall be ’til I die.

5. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue

Lies silent in the grave,

Then in a nobler, sweeter song,

I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save. Words: William Cowper Music: 19th century American hymn

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Prayers of the People

Opportunities and Concerns

Passing of the Peace - from John 13:34 Hear 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!

Worship Through Giving

 

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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever.

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God Speaks To Us

Sermon Text – Mark 5: 13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. This is the word of the Lord. This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Sermon Why Go to Church?: To Learn To Be God’s Presence in the World Reverend Dan Adamson

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God Strengthens Us

Confession of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration

Communion

The 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.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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 Doxology

Prayers for Reflection

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 commitment Lord 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.

 

Prayer for those searching for truth Lord 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.  

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow  Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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God Commissions Us

Hymn of Benediction The Church’s One Foundation

Benediction and Dismissal- based on 2 Corinthians 13:13

May the grace of Christ, which has brought us peace, and the love of God, which renews us daily, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, which unites us as one, make us eager to obey the will of God until we meet again, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!

Words: Samuel Stone Music: Brian Moss

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Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Church’s One FoundationWords by Samuel Stone

Music by Brian Moss

3. Though with a scornful wonder,

Men see her sore oppressed

By schisms rent asunder,

By heresies distressed

Yet saints their watch are keeping,

Their cry goes up "How long?"

And soon the night of weeping,

Shall be the morn of song

4. The church shall never perish,

Her dear Lord to defend

To guide, sustain and cherish,

Is with her to the end

Though there be those that hate her,

And false sons in her pale

Against a foe or traitor,

She ever shall prevail

Real Key

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Around Cityview

Cityview Vision Night- Please join us tonight at 5pm at the Adamson home. Bring a dish to share- childcare will be provided. All regular attenders of Cityview are strongly encouraged to attend. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the church if you are newer to Cityview.

Lawndale 5K- Join others from Cityview to run the

Lawndale 5K, benefitting the Lawndale Christian Health Center, on Saturday morning, Sept. 22. More information can be found at www.lawndale.org. Talk to Peggy Adamson for more information.

Cityview Membership Seminar- Considering making

Cityview your church home? Come learn more about the vision, values and community of our church. The seminar consists of ONE session from 5 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 6. RSVP to Dan Adamson.

Breathrough Urban Ministries Annual Benefit-

Breakthrough reaches individuals recovering from substance abuse and survivors of domestic violence holistically with the love of Christ. Come here more about their work at the annual benefit dinner on Friday, October 19. The benefit dinner is FREE. Register online at www.breakthrough.org. Talk to Joel or Jenny Avila for more details.

Serving This Week

Sound Joel Avila

Greeters Kylene Young, Danny Kim

Bread Carolyn Koonce

Snacks Carolyn Koonce

Nursery Charlynne Bowsher

Sunday School

Sunday School

Serving Next Week

Sound Evan Devries

Greeters Jim and Peggy Adamson

Bread Lynda Adamson

Snacks Christina Jenq

Nursery Bonny Beach

Sunday School

Contacts CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG

Dan Adamson, Pastor dadamson@cityviewchicago.org

Jenny Avila, Administrative Coordinator jenny.n.avila@gmail.com

Herb Bowsher, Financial Administrator bowsher@comcast.net

Hilary Clark, Children’s Ministry Coordinator hilary.r.clark@gmail.com

Carolyn Koonce, Social Coordinator carolyn.groenewold@gmail.com

Paul Leo, Service & Outreach Coordinator contactpaulleo@gmail.com

Paul-David Young, Music Coordinator music@cityviewchicago.org

August 2012 Congregational Giving*

Actual Monthly Giving: $ 11,968 Budgeted Monthly Giving: $ 12,250 Difference: $ -282 Actual YTD Giving: $ 80,255 Budgeted 2012 Giving YTD: $ 98,000 Difference: $ -17,745

*In addition to congregational giving, 20% of our overall operating budget is currently comprised of financial support from other churches and individuals. Our budgeted congregational giving represents 80% of the overall operating budget.