Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
October 9, 2011
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
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.
(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.
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.
ORDER OF WORSHIP ―Somehow or other, and with the best intentions, we have shown the world the typical Christian in the likeness of a crashing and rather ill-natured bore—and this in the Name of One who assuredly never bored a soul in those thirty-three years during which he passed through this world like a flame. Let us, in Heaven‘s name, drag out the Divine Drama from under the dreadful accumulation of slipshod thinking and trashy sentiment heaped upon it, and set it on an open stage to startle the world into some sort of vigorous reaction.... It is the dogma that is the drama—not beautiful phrases, nor comforting sentiments, nor vague aspirations to lovingkindness and uplift, nor the promise of something nice after death—but the terrifying assertion that the same God who made the world lived in the world and passed through the grave and gate of death.‖
Dorothy Sayers
God Calls Us
Call to Worship Leader:
The Lord Jesus who calls us to worship him today is the same Jesus who refused the temptation to worship the evil one. Rather than receive the glorious kingdoms of this world,
All:
he endured the shame of the cross, and today is Lord of lords and King of kings. Now are gathered in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, glory, and power. With the saints of all ages we say, “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”
Prayer of Adoration - Based on Ephesians 1:3-18 Leader:
All:
All glorious God, we give you thanks: in your Son, Jesus Christ, you have given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. You chose us, before the world was made, to be your holy people, without fault in your sight. You adopted us as your children in Christ. You have set us free by his blood; you have forgiven our sins. You have made known to us your secret purpose, to bring heaven and earth into unity in Christ. You have given us your Holy Spirit, the seal and pledge of our inheritance. All praise and glory be yours, O God, for the richness of your grace, for the splendor of your gifts, for the wonder of your love.
Hymn of Praise
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Hymn of Praise
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Words: Isaac Watts Music: William Croft
God Cleanses Us Call to Confession – Matthew 9: 12-13 Jesus said, ―Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: ‗I desire mercy, not sacrifice.‘ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.‖
Confession of Sin All:
Lord, we have sinned, without considering how much you love us. You see our sins more clearly than we can ourselves. Lord, you know when we are indifferent to your Word, the Bible; how often we forget to pray; the times we come unwillingly to worship; and yet we turn to you when we are in trouble. Lord, you know when we are untruthful and when we think evil of others. You see our anger and unfairness to our friends. You know how hard it is for us to forgive. Forgive us and make us clean, so that we can obey your call to take up your cross and follow you. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Silent Confession
Hymn of Confession
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
Words: Anne Steele Music: Kevin Twit
Words of Assurance – 1 John 1:8-9 Leader: All: Leader:
All:
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This is the good news. 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.
Hymn of Assurance
What Wondrous Love is This?
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!
Worship Through Giving
God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – Mark 9:38-50 38
John said to him, ―Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.‖ 39 But Jesus said, ―Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40 For the one who is not against us is for us. 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward. 42
―Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into shell, 48 ‗where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.‘ 49 For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.‖
Sermon The Gospel of Mark: The Serious Call of Jesus Reverend Dan Adamson
God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith – The Nicene Creed All:
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.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration Leader: All: Leader:
The Lord be with you. 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 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 Prayer All:
Pastoral Prayer Doxology
We thank you, Lord, that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet prepared for all peoples. Amen.
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.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below
God Commissions Us Hymn of Benediction
Cling to the Crucified
Benediction - based on 2 Corinthians 13:13 Leader:
May the grace of Christ, which daily renews us, and the love of God, which enables us to love all, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, which unites us in one body, make us eager to obey the will of God until we meet again, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
All:
Amen.
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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
Tonight- Cityview Vision Night at 7 pm, meeting at the Adamson home. We will be looking at: What would a truly great, biblically solid church look like? For more info, talk to Dan.
Serving the West Loop- We will be participating in the 2nd Ward Clean & Green at Bartelme Park on Sat, Oct. 15 at 10 am. RSVP to Dan ASAP if you‘d like to be involved.
IJM Chicago Benefit Dinner- Sat, Oct. 22. at Chicago Marriott Downtown. If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact Liz Ha, a member at Ethos, at lizkimha@gmail.com. There are still a few spots left at the Cityview table.
St. John's Bible Calligraphy and Illustration Exhibit on Tuesday, October 18th. We will meet at 820 N. Michigan Avenue at 5:30. The exhibit is free of charge. For information on other dates and times, contact Alice Chin or Carolyn Koonce.
Cityview Ladies' Night on Friday, October 14. Meet at Joyce's apartment any time after 6:00 p.m. to enjoy dinner, a movie, and fellowship. Bring Halloween Candy to share! RSVP to Carolyn or Joyce.
Painting Project at The Women's Treatment Center, Saturday Nov 12 at 9 am. If you can give approximately 3 hours of your time please RSVP to Paul Leo. No painting experience needed, just a heart for helping others!
Serving This Week Sound/ Set-Up
Joel Avila George and Monet Ball Hilary Clark Jenny Avila Erica Oh
Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Lynda Adamson
Serving Next Week Sound/ Set-Up Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Joel Avila Drew and Stacy Gordon Carolyn Koonce Charlynne Bowsher Josh Koonce Lynda Adamson
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