November 9, 2014

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living liturgy

NOVEMBER 9, 2014


Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church

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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 (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) 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.

Community Life: After the Service Each week, we linger for fellowship with one another. Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria. Community Groups Community 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 PM Dan Adamson dadamson@cityviewchicago.org 2154 West Superior St. Wednesday / 7:30 PM Joel Avila - joel.p.avila@gmail.com 2455 West Ohio, Unit 16W Thursday / 7:00 PM Malissa Mackey - malissa.mackey@cru.org 123 South Green St. Apt 807-B Visit cityviewchicago.org/news to see all upcoming events.

Children ages four through 5th grade are given the choice of attending Sunday school classes beginning during the greeting portion of the service.

All songs used by permission CCLI License #11041992

If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Lynda Adamson (lyndabadamson@gmail.com).

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 in Stillness

We 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 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

Because 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 Grace

Christ 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 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.

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 glad you are here- please do not feel obligated to give.

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 It is a mystery of Christ’s secret union with the devout which is by nature incomprehensible. If anybody should ask me how this communion takes place, I am not ashamed to confess that that is a secret too lofty for either my mind to comprehend or my words to declare. And to speak more plainly, I rather experience than understand it. - John Calvin The Eucharist is different from the common meals of daily life but it is also continuous with them. This suggests that the kingdom does not involve a cancellation of thisworldly concerns; it is not a wholly other world but rather this world transformed and transfigured. - Peter Leithart

Question for Reflection and Discussion What is one of your favorite meals you have ever had? What made that meal so special for you?

God Calls Us Preparation for Worship Covenant God, we bless and thank you for the gift of the meal that Jesus commanded us to share. We thank you for this sign of your presence with us and your love for the world that Jesus came to redeem. We long to feast with Jesus in the fullness of the coming kingdom. May our worship today deepen our anticipation of that glory. Amen.

Call to Worship — From Psalm 116:12-14 What shall we return to the LORD for all his bounty to us? We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD; We will pay our vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.

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Prayer of Adoration Holy God, your Son Jesus came as a servant to wash away our pride and feed us with the bread of life. We praise you for inviting us to serve one another without pride, to forgive one another as we have been forgiven, and to feast at his table as members of one household.

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God Cleanses Us Prayer of Confession Eternal God, whose covenant with us is never broken, we confess that we have failed to fulfill your will for us. We betray our neighbors, desert our friends, and run in fear when we should be loyal. Though you have bound yourself to us, we have not bound ourselves to you. God, have mercy on us weak and willful people. Lead us once again to your table, and unite us to Christ, who is the bread of life and the vine from which we grow in grace. Words by Henry Lyte To Christ be praise forever. Amen. alt. by Justin Smith

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Silent Confession Assurance of Grace — based on 1 John 4:14-16 We have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Jesus we remember tonight is the Savior of the world. In Christ we are forgiven. And through him God abides with even us. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! 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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Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners Words: J. Wilbur Chapman, Music: "Hyfryrdol"

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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!

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text — 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, 19 for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. 20 When you come together, it is not the Lord’s supper that you eat. 21 For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. 22 What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I commend you in this? No, I will not. 23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. 17

Sermon — Eating and Drinking: Living Liturgy Reverend Dan Adamson

God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith — The Apostles’ Creed Christian, what do you believe? 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. 12


Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration The Lord be with you.

Sanctus Sanctus We lift them up to the Lord. Sanctus Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

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œ œ œ œ w œ œ ú œ œ œ œ œ œ œ and œ might. œ - lyœ Lord, ú God of power w œ earth œ ho Hea œ - venœ and œ ofœ power œ - lyœ Lord, œ and œ might. ho Hea ú God w œ earth œ œ - venœ and and might. Hea - ven and earth ‰ ‰ œjof power ‰ho -jly úLord, œ God j œ œ ú j ú œ j œ œ . œ œ ‰ j ú œ ‰œ ú œ ‰ j jœ œ œ ú Ho san na, Ho san na, Ho san na j ú œj œ . œj inœ the high - est! ‰ ‰ ‰ Hoœj- sanú - na, œ Hoœ - san - œna, Hoœ - sanœ . - naœ inœ theœ high œ - est! ú œ Ho - san - na, Ho - san - na, Ho - san -j na in the high - est! ‰ j œ œ œ œ œ ú . ‰ œj œ . œj œ œ œ œ ú in ú . ‰ Hoœ - sanœ . - naœj inœ œthe œ high œ theœ name œ ofœ theœ Lord, œ - est! ú j in the name of the Lord, Ho san na in the high est! œ œ œ œ œ ú. œ œ. œ œ œ œ œ ú

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We 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.

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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 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 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.

Communion Hymn

Revelation Song

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Holy, holy is He Sing a new song to Him who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty Who was and is and is to come With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings You are my everything and I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be To You the only wise King Filled with wonder awestruck wonder At the mention of Your name Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water Such a marvelous mystery Words & Music: Jennie Lee Riddle

Communion Prayer God, our Father, we thank you for permitting us to take part in your holy mysteries. Through the working of your Spirit, may the life of Christ turn our fears to freedom and help us to live for others. May the strength of Christ lead us in our living through whatever of joy or sorrow awaits us. To Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be glory and praise forever. Amen.

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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 Doxology 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.

God Commissions Us Hymn of Benediction

Narrow Little Road

I believe in the love of God It is an orphan’s wildest dream It is a narrow little road It is an ever-widening desert stream

It is portrayed in the bread and wine Let it fortify my bones It is more than just a sign It is the fountain from that desert stone

Refrain: My Savior, I, I will leave this road For the narrow

The love of God is the hymn of hope Let the needy join the throng Let the widow hear and cope Let the crippled rise to sing this song

Benediction & Sending

May the love of the cross,
the power of the resurrection, and the presence of the living Lord
be with you always.
And the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen. Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!

Postlude Each week people are available to pray with you immediately following the service, located near the communion table. 15


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SERVING THIS WEEK

EVENING PRAYER There will be no evening prayer tonight.

Sound Joel Avila Greeters Matt & Whitney Covalle Snacks Whitney Covalle Nursery Anna Cook Sunday School Matt & Whitney Covalle

DISCOVER CITYVIEW - MISSION & VALUES NIGHT SATURDAY, NOV 15, 5:00 - 8:30 PM / 1812 S. DEARBORN, UNIT 8 For those interested in membership at Cityview, this is a night to discuss the church’s mission and values and to get answers to any questions prior to formal membership. For more information and to RSVP, contact dadmson@cityviewchicago.org. SUNDAY MORNING INCARNATION CLASS WEEKLY / NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 14 / 9:00 AM This class will be an introduction to the theology of the person of Christ, especially the central event we celebrate at Christmas: the incarnation. We will seek to understand the biblical basis for this doctrine and its overall importance for Christian belief. Join us this Advent as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas by reflecting on the incarnation of Jesus Christ. BREAKTHROUGH CHRISTMAS STORE Throughout the month of November we’ll accept Christmas gifts to give to families through Breakthrough’s Christmas Store. Please bring donations of toys, clothes, sports equipment, movies, electronics, and/or household goods. All gifts should be in original packaging, unless it’s a homemade clothing item. For more information or ideas on gifts, ask Stephanie Samudio (samudio.stephanie@gmail.com), or check out the Breakthrough Amazon wishlist, or visit www.breakthrough.org/events/ christmas-store. BREAKTHROUGH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR DECEMBER 1 / 6:15 PM / 402 N. ST LOUIS AVE If you are interested in joining in the groups of volunteers feeding homeless individuals at Breakthrough Urban Ministries, but were unable to attend the tour in October, Breakthrough asks that you 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 November 26 to Stephanie Samudio (samudio.stephanie@gmail. com) or via Evite.

GIVE ONLINE

Online Giving If you would like to set-up online giving (one-time or recurring), please visit cityviewchicago.org/giving. If you would like to give via your phone, text (312) 697-1144. Newer to Cityview? Go out to eat with a small group of regular attenders for lunch after the Sunday service. Today’s host is Josh Koonce.

SERVING NEXT WEEK Sound Danny Samudio Greeters Nick & Janelle Lake Snacks Carolyn Koonce Nursery Jerry Jacinski Sunday School Nick Lake & Lynda Adamson

CONTACTS Dan Adamson, Senior Pastor dadamson@cityviewchicago.org Peter Schamp, Worship Director pschamp@gmail.com Lynda Adamson, Children’s Ministry Director lyndabadamson@gmail.com Carolyn Koonce, Administrative Coordinator carolyn.groenewold@gmail.com Craig Hefner, Theological Education Coordinator craig.hefner@my.wheaton.edu Bonnie Beach, Communications Coordinator bonnie.e.beach@gmail.com

CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* SEPT 2014 Actual Monthly Giving

$ 10,043

Budgeted Monthly Giving

$ 12,250

Difference

$ -2,207

Actual YTD Giving

$ 100,012

Budgeted YTD Giving

$ 110,250

Difference

$ -10,238

YTD Fundraising Revenue:

$ 77,930

*In addition to congregational giving, we receive fundraising support from other churches and individuals to help cover operating costs.


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