A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS DECEMBER 7
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 At the centre of Christian devotion is not a revealed doctrine, a religious ideal, or even a right way of life, but an embodied human person. Christianity began not with beliefs about Jesus, but with people who had known Jesus. They were affected by Jesus as we are affected by a powerful friendship, not as we are affected by reading a powerful book or encountering a new idea. “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled…” (1 John 1:1). The heartbeat of Christian faith is embodied encounter. — Ben Myers
A Note on Lessons and Carols In the late 19th century, the Archbishop of Canterbury designed a Christmas Eve service to lift the spirits of his very poor congregation. They met in a wooden shed that served as their church sanctuary. The bishop used scripture readings from the Old and New Testaments to unfold the story of how God came to earth as a baby. In between the scripture lessons the bishop inserted familiar Christmas songs and carols. The first official Festival of Lessons and Carols was held on Christmas Eve in 1918 at King’s College, Cambridge. This service has been and continues to be used with some variation all over the world.
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Throughout the scriptures, God uses the metaphor of light to reflect his character and how we should live—from the goodness of his creation, to the ‘light’ of his son, to the ways in which we are to be ‘light’ to the world. During the advent season, as the days shorten, we are reminded of the darkness of the world and of our own lives and hearts without the light of creation in Christ! Without God, in Christ, our whole world would be deep in darkness.
God Calls Us Prelude & Choral Introit — Christ Be With Me Welcome and Introduction And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. — Genesis 1:3-5 I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations. — Isaiah 42:6
Call to Worship We light the second candle of Advent to remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Thanks be to God.
Lighting of the Advent Candle Invocation of the Light Refrain: Glory to God who has shown us the light! (x2) Lead us from darkness to light, lead us from sorrow to joy, lead us from death into life, lead us!
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THE FIRST LESSON: The fall of man, and the first proclamation of the Gospel Genesis 3:1-15 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. 8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” 13 Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” 14 The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
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Hymn of Advent
Let All Mortal Flesh
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THE SECOND LESSON: God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed all the nations of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 22:9-18 9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” 15 And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”
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Hymn of Advent
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
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THE THIRD LESSON: The Prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Savior Isaiah 7:13-14; 9:2, 6-7 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (7:13-14) 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone... 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Hymn of Advent
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Lo, How a rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung; of Jesse’s lineage coming, as saints of old have sung. It came, a flower-et bright, amid the cold of winter When half spent was the night. Isaiah ‘twas foretold it, the rose I have in mind; With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God’s love aright, she bore to us a Savior When half spent was the night. O Savior, child of Mary, who felt our human woe O Savior, king of glory, who dost our weakness know, bring us at length, we pray, to the bright courts of heaven And into endless day.
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THE FOURTH LESSON: The Prophet Micah foretells the glory of Little Bethlehem Micah 5:2-5 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel. 4 And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. 5 And he shall be their peace. When the Assyrian comes into our land and treads in our palaces, then we will raise against him seven shepherds and eight princes of men.
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THE FIFTH LESSON: The Angel Gabriel greets Mary Luke 1:26-35, 38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God... 38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it beWords: to me to1848 Cecilaccording Frances Alexander, Music: Henry J. Gantlett, 1849 your word.” And the angel departed from her. Words: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1848
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THE SIXTH LESSON: Luke tells of the birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-7 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Special Offering — Breakthrough Urban Ministries Special Music — While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
THE SEVENTH LESSON: The Shepherds go to the manger Luke 2:8-16 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
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Angels We Have Heard on High
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THE EIGHTH LESSON: The Wise Men seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Tithes & Offering Special Music — We Three Kings
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THE NINTH LESSON: John unfolds the mystery of the incarnation John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Meditation — Dan Adamson Rest from Darkness: Longing for Rest
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Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration 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.
Words of Institution 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.
Distribution of the Bread and the Cup
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Communion Hymn
O Come, All Ye Faithful Alternate refrain: For He, alone, is worthy, For He, alone, is worthy, For He, alone, is worthy, Christ the Lord!
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him born the King of angels;
We’ll give Him all the glory, We’ll give Him all the glory, We’ll give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord!
Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; Glory to God in the highest Yea Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning: Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
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.
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Jesus, the Light of the World
God Commissions Us
Hymn of Benediction
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Benediction & Dismissal May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary, and the peace of the Christ child be yours this Christmas; May the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Be among you and remain with you always.
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Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thanks be to God!
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Around Cityview 2015 SURVEY Please take 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts and feedback to help the church prioritize as we move in to 2015! Survey results must be submitted today, so if you have not yet filled this out, please do so as soon as possible. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING & POTLUCK SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 / FOLLOWING SERVICE Following the service today, we will enjoy lunch together at our quarterly congregational meeting. Bring a dish to share. EVENING PRAYER 6:00 PM / TONIGHT / 1812 S. DEARBORN, UNIT 8 Join us to pray for one another, the church, the city and the world every Sunday night at the Adamson home from 6-7pm. Contact Dan (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) for more information. 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. CITYVIEW CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 5:00 PM / 1812 S. DEARBORN, UNIT 8 Celebrate Christmas and enjoy fun fellowship with one another at Cityview’s annual Christmas party! Bring a snack and/or drink to share and one white elephant gift per household. If you’d like to contribute to a gift for Dan and the Cityview staff, contact Carolyn Koonce at carolyn.groenewold@gmail.com or drop your contribution in the offering bag with“Christmas gift” on the memo line. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WITH BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES - 402 N. ST. LOUIS AVE. MANNA MINISTRIES - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 / 7:00 PM Consider joining a group of volunteers to prepare and serve dinner to a group of approximately 40 homeless men in partnership with Breakthrough Urban Ministries. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Dan Adamson at dadamson@ cityviewchicago.org. Participation in Behind the Scenes tour prior to service is preferred, but not mandatory. Cityview is looking for a new or gently-used home-printer for small day to day print jobs for the church. If you own one you’d be willing to donate, please contact Dan.
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SERVING THIS WEEK Sound Josh Koonce Greeters Drew Lanphear & Malissa Mackey Snacks David & Lauren Mathues Nursery Bonnie Beach Sunday School No Sunday School
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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* OCT 2014 Actual Monthly Giving
$ 10,967
Budgeted Monthly Giving
$ 12,250
Difference
$ -1,283
Actual YTD Giving
$ 110,979
Budgeted YTD Giving
$ 122,500
Difference
$ -11,521
YTD Fundraising Revenue:
$ 80,420
*In addition to congregational giving, we receive fundraising support from other churches and individuals to help cover operating costs.