Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 12, 2012
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 “The only way we can get to the heart of understanding the moral challenge Jesus offered, and offers still today, is by thinking in terms not of rules or of the calculation of effects or of romantic or existentialist “authenticity,” but of virtue. A virtue that has been transformed by the kingdom and the cross.”
N.T. Wright
God Calls Us Gathering Hymn
O Lord of Light
Words and Music: Traditional Lutheran Hymn
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Call to Worship - from Psalm 146 Leader:
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
All:
I will praise the Lord as long as I live.
Leader:
Do not put your trust in princes,
All:
in mortals, in whom there is no help.
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All:
When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Happy are those whose hope is in the Lord our God, who made heaven and earth. The Lord executes justice; He gives food to the hungry. He sets the prisoners free; The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. He lifts up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. He watches over the strangers; He upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The Lord will reign for all generations. Praise the Lord, O my soul! Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. and also with you.
Prayer of Adoration
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Hymn of Praise
Jesus, I Come
Words: William Sleeper Music: Greg Thompson
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Hymn of Praise
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Words: Henry Lyte Music: Chris Miner
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God Cleanses Us Prayer of Confession All:
God of love, it is your will that we should love you with heart, soul, mind, strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, but we are not sufficient for these things. We confess that our affections continually turn away from you; from purity to lust, from freedom to slavery, from compassion to indifference, from fullness to emptiness. Have mercy on us. Order our lives by your holy Word, and make your commandments the joy of our hearts. Conform us to the image of your loving Son, Jesus, that we may shine before the world to your glory. Amen.
Silent Confession Hymn of Confession
What Wondrous Love is This?
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Words and Music: American Spiritual
Assurance of Grace - from Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7 Leader:
Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. This is the good news.
All:
Thanks be to God!
Leader:
Brothers and Sisters, you have heard Godâ€&#x;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?
All:
We do.
Hymn of Assurance
Be Thou My Vision
Words and Music: Ancient Irish Hymn 9
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 12:38-44 38
And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.” 41
And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Leader: All:
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon The Heart of the Matter Reverend Dan Adamson
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God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith – from the Heidelberg Catechism, Q & A 60-61 All:
I am made right with God only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Even though my conscience accuses me of having grievously sinned against all God’s commandments and of never having kept any of them, and even though I am still inclined toward all evil, nevertheless, without my deserving it at all, out of sheer grace, God grants and credits to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never sinned nor been a sinner, as if I had been as perfectly obedient as Christ was obedient for me. All I need to do is to accept this gift of God with a believing heart. When I say that by faith alone I am right with God; it is not because of any value my faith has that God is pleased with me. Only Christ’s satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness make me right with God. And I can receive this righteousness and make it mine in no other way than by faith alone.
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
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Communion Hymn
Now Shall My Inward Joys Arise
Words: William Billings Music: Africa
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.
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Pastoral Prayer
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.
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. Amen.
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God Commissions Us Hymn of Benediction
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Words: Isaac Watts Music: William Croft
Benediction Leader:
May the light of the glorious gospel of Christ shine in our hearts, transform our lives, and brighten the world. And the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rest upon you always.
All:
Amen.
Dismissal Leader: All:
Let us go now to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God!
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Around Cityview
Baby Bundles for the Women’s Treatment Center- „ Each Sunday in February we'll be collecting items for babies at TWTC in the West Loop. Supplies are needed for 0-6 month olds. Look for a big drop off box at church and donate to a family in need.
Cityview Membership Seminar- Saturday, February 18 Considering making Cityview your church home? Learn more about the vision, values and community of the church. The seminar consists of ONE session. Sat. 5-9 p.m. RSVP to Dan this week. If we do not have enough interest at this time we will reschedule.
Worship Small Group- Beginning February 18th, the Youngs will host a new small group at their apartment in Logan Square. The small group will start off with a 6week study on Music and Worship. 9:30-11:30 am on Saturdays; Coffee and brunchy things will be provided.
Potluck next Sunday, Feb 19 after church- Bring a dish and plan to stay for food and fellowship.
Cityview Liturgy Training- Sun., February 28th. If you have been serving as a liturgist for Cityview or would like to begin serving, plan to stay after the service on the 28th for about 30 min. to go over some basic training and information regarding leading liturgy at Cityview. questions. Talk to Dan for more information.
Serving This Week Sound/ Set-Up
Joel Avila Kylene Young, Malissa Mackey, Emily Adamson Hilary Clark Charlynne Bowsher Allyson Kwang Susan Young
Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Serving Next Week Sound/ Set-Up Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Erica Oh Drew and Stacy Gordon Carolyn Koonce Potluck Shannen Chin Charlynne Bowsher
Contacts
December 2011 Congregational Giving*
Actual Monthly Giving: Budgeted Monthly Giving:
Actual YTD Giving:
Budgeted 2011 Giving YTD: Difference:
CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG $ 18,411 $ 12,160 Difference: $ 6,251 $ 143,785 $145,920 $ (2,135)
*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.
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