Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
October 30, 2011
Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church
Community Life: After the Service
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
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.
(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.
Cover Image:
Cross and Sun Rays
Children ages three through 5th grade are given the choice of attending Sunday school classes beginning during the greeting portion of the service.
by Elizabeth Steele Halstead. Reprinted by permission from Visuals for Worship, ©2006, Faith Alive Christian Resources
If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Hilary Clark (hilary.r.clark@gmail.com).
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 “Go to him now, he calls you, you can't refuse/ When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose”
Bob Dylan
“The concept of substitution may be said, then, to lie at the heart of both sin and salvation. For the essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man. Man… puts himself where God deserves to be; God… puts himself where man deserves to be. Man claims prerogatives which belong to God alone; God accepts penalties which belong to man alone.”
John Stott
God Calls Us
Call to Worship – Psalm 118 Leader:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
People:
his steadfast love endures forever.
Leader:
In our anguish we cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting us free.
People:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
Leader:
The LORD is our strength and our song; he has become our salvation.
People: Leader:
We will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
People:
his steadfast love endures forever.
Leader:
The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone;
People:
The LORD has done this; and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Leader:
This is the day the LORD has made;
People:
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
People:
his steadfast love endures forever.
Prayer of Adoration Leader:
O gracious and holy God, give us diligence to seek you, wisdom to perceive you, and patience to wait for you. Grant us, O god, a mind to mediate on you, eyes to behold you, ears to listen for your Word, a heart to love you, and life to proclaim you, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
All:
Amen.
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Hymn of Praise
Jesus, I Come
Words: William Sleeper Music: Greg Thompson
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Hymn of Praise
Come, Ye Sinners
Words: Joseph Hart Music: Matthew Smith
God Cleanses Us Confession of Sin All:
O loving Father, this week we saw selfishness as precious and embraced it, and we saw love as ugly and avoided it. Again, we chased and served our own interests, without a thought for how it affects you or our neighbor. In our distress, we grumbled instead of calling on you. In our comfort, we indulged instead of sharing with others. We are humbled to see how different we are than you, the Holy One. O Father who takes away sin, O Jesus who loves to redeem us, O Spirit who softens stony hearts, Please have mercy on us and forgive us.
Silent Confession
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Hymn of Confession
Pensive, Doubting, Fearful Heart
Words: John Newton Music: Wendell Kimbrough
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Words of Assurance – Isaiah 53: 4-6 Leader:
All: Leader:
All:
Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Thanks be to God. Brothers and Sisters, you have heard Godʼs 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.
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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Hymn of Assurance
Abide With Me
Words: Henry Lyte Music: Justin Smith
Opportunities and Concerns
Passing of the Peace - from John 13:34 Leader:
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.
All:
And also with you!
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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – Mark 10: 35-52 35
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38 Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” 39 And they said to him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized, 40 but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. 42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But sit shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 46
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” 50 And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” 52 And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way. Leader: All:
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon The Gospel of Mark: What Do You Want Jesus to Do for You? Reverend Dan Adamson
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God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith – Adapted from Martin Luther’s Shorter Catechism, 1529 Leader:
Christian, what do you believe?
All:
I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that he has given and still preserves to me body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my limbs, my reason and all my senses; and also clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, family, all provision and all my possessions; that he provides me richly and daily with all the necessaries of life, protects me from all danger, and preserves and guards me against all evil; and all this out of pure paternal, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness of mine; for all which I am in duty bound to thank, praise, serve, and obey him. This is most certainly true.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration Leader:
The Lord be with you.
All: Leader:
And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
All: Leader:
We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All:
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Communion
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Prayers for Reflection 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 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 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 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.
Communion Hymn
Who Is This?
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Words: William Walsham How Music: Chris Miner
God Commissions Us Hymn of Benediction
I Glory in Christ
God forbid that I should glory, Save in the Redeemer’s cross, Counting shame for Him but honor, Counting earthly gain for loss. All the love of God is here, Oh Love that casteth out all fear. God forbid that I should glory, Save in Christ my Lord alone Him I lean on, Him I follow, Him before the world I own. All the love of God is here, Love that casteth out all fear. God forbid that I should glory, Save in Christ the Son of God; Him who sought me, Him who bought me, Him who washed me in His blood. All the love of God is here, Love that casteth out all fear. Words: Horatius Bonar Music: Sandra McCracken
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Benediction Leader:
May Christ our Lord, who has conquered our enemies and who out of this defeat brings you a new hope and a new future, fill you with his new life; and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
All:
Amen.
Dismissal Leader:
Let us go now to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
All:
Thanks be to God!
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Around Cityview
Serving This Week Sound/ Set-Up
Evan Devries Nick and Janelle Lake Charlynne Bowsher Potluck Paul Leo Charlynne Bowsher
Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Prayer for Cityview- Join a group to pray for the worship and work of Cityview before the service each Sunday at 9:30 am. Talk to Malissa Mackey or Megan Hohenstein for more information.
All-Church Potluck- Today after church, bring a dish to share and plan to stay after the service for a time of fellowship and feasting together.
This month’s Pint Night will be Tuesday, November 1st at Crossroads Bar and Grill in the West Loop. Meet at 7pm to share the art of conversation and the joy of a good beer.
Painting Project at The Women's Treatment Center, Saturday Nov. 12 from 9amnoon. Email Paul Leo to RSVP- the Treatment Center needs a firm headcount as soon as possible. No painting experience needed, just a heart for helping others!
Taste the Grape X, with Grace Chicago Church- Save the date for Grace Chicago’s annual wine tasting event with live music by the Blue Hour GroupSaturday evening, Nov. 19th at 8:30 pm. Email info@gracechicago.org to reserve a ticket.
Meal Registry for the Bowshers- see Hilary Clark or check out mealbaby.com for more info.
Serving Next Week Sound/ Set-Up Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Josh Koonce Carolyn Koonce and Paul Leo Charlynne Bowsher Lynda Adamson Christina Jenq Carolyn Koonce
September 2011 Congregational Giving*
Actual Monthly Giving: Budgeted Monthly Giving:
Actual YTD Giving: Budgeted 2011 Giving YTD: Difference:
$ 8,352 $ 12,160 Difference: $ (3,808) $104,159 $109,440 ($5,281)
*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.
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 16