9-23-12 by Cityview Presbyterian Church

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

September 23, 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 (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) is available to answer questions, as well.

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.

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

If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Hilary Clark (hilary.r.clark@gmail.com).

Cover Image: Chalice and Cross by Elizabeth Steele Halstead. Reprinted by permission from Visuals for Worship, ©2006, Faith Alive Christian Resources 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. 3

ORDER OF WORSHIP Cityview exists to lead people into a deeper relationship with Christ and His church through worship, relationships and service. “There was a time when the church was very powerful. It was during that period when the early Christians rejoiced when they were deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed in. In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society....If the church of today does not recapture the sacrificial spirit of the early church, it will lose its authentic ring, forfeit the loyalty of millions, and be dismissed as an irrelevant social club with no meaning.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from a Birmingham Jail

God Calls Us Call to Worship - based on Psalm 91:2; Romans 10:9, 13 Let us worship God! He is our refuge and our fortress, our God, in whom we trust. Let us confess with our mouths, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Let us call upon our true God, believing him in our hearts, confessing him with our mouths, and worshiping him in spirit and in truth.

Prayer of Adoration Lord God, we have come to worship you as sinners in need of your forgiveness. We come tired from our work, in need of refreshment and re-creation. We come with worries, in need of your guidance. But first, please lift us out of our preoccupation with our own needs. Allow us to see you with the eyes of faith, and to hear with the ears of understanding what you say to us. Make us thankful for all the good we have received from you. Awaken in us a longing to do what is right. And make us aware of the great company, past, present, and to come, with whom we join to worship you. Amen.

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1. Rock of Ages, when the day seems long From this labor and this heartache, I have come The skies will wear out, but you remain the same Rock of Ages, I praise your name 2. Rock of Ages, you have brought me near You have poured out your life-blood, your love, your tears To make this stone heart come alive again Rock of Ages, forgive my sin. Chorus: Rock of ages. Rock of ages. Bind your children until the kingdom comes. Rock of ages your will be done 3. Rock of Ages, when in want or rest, My desperate need for such a Savior I confess Pull these idols out from my heart embrace. Rock of Ages, I need your grace. 4. Rock of Ages, broken scorned for me. Who am I that you would die to make me free? To give me glory, (you) took the death and pain. Rock of Ages, my Offering. Chorus 5. Rock of Ages, "It is done!" you cried. The curtain's torn and I see justice satisfied Now write your mercy, on my heart and hands. Rock of ages, in faith I stand. 6. Rock of Ages, my great hope secure. Your promise holds just like an anchor to my soul Bind your children with cords of love and grace. Rock of Ages, we give you praise. Chorus Words and Music: Sandra McCracken

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God Cleanses Us Confession of Sin Loving Father, you made us a priestly nation and send us to minister to our neighbors, but we ignore their needs and hoard your grace. You nurse us with your pure, spiritual milk, but we find our thirst quenched by lesser loves. You have chosen us as your own people, but we fail to proclaim your mighty acts. Lord, we are sorry. Have mercy on us. Grant us the grace of true repentance.

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Assurance of Grace Christ died to redeem us from all lawlessness, and to purify us as his very own people. May he forgive us our sins, renew a right spirit in us, and make us zealous for good works. Amen.

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?

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Opportunities and Concerns 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!

Worship Through Giving Hymn of Illumination

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – 1 Peter 2: 4-10 4

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” 7

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” 8 and “A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Sermon

Why Go to Church?: To Learn Who We Are And Why We Are Here Reverend Dan Adamson

God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Question 1 from the Heidelberg Catechism What is your only comfort in life and in death? That I am not my Own, but belong body and soul, in life and in deathto my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.

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.

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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 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 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.

Communion Prayer Gracious God, in this meal you demonstrate that everything has changed. Once we were not a people, but now we are your children. Once we lacked your mercy, but now we swim in its vast expanse. And once we scavenged for stale crumbs of nourishment, but now we are filled by this lavish meal with you, tasting and seeing that you are good. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be your 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 forever 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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Benediction and Dismissal May God, who made us into a living people, grow us up into his salvation that we might proclaim his excellence; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and 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!

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Around Cityview 

Sunday night prayer: Starting tonight we will meet weekly from 6-7 p.m. for an informal time of prayer together as a church. We will meet at the Adamson Home. Please talk to Dan if you need more information.

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Wednesday Night Community group: 7-9 p.m. We will be discussing films, the stories they tell and how they fit into the grand story of God and our lives. This week we will watch 3 short films and discuss them together. Please RSVP to Dan and let him know if you would like to order pizza. The next meeting will be October 10. Dan Hoard will lead a discussion on the film “Stolen Summer”. Plan to watch that film prior to the 10th.

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Cityview Membership Seminar- Considering making Cityview your church home? Come learn more about the vision, values and community of our church. The seminar consists of ONE session from 5 to 8:30 pm on Saturday, October 6. RSVP to Dan Adamson.

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Breathrough Urban Ministries Annual Benefit- Breakthrough reaches individuals recovering from substance abuse and survivors of domestic violence holistically with the love of Christ. Come here more about their work at the annual benefit dinner on Friday, October 19. The benefit dinner is FREE. Register online at www.breakthrough.org. Talk to Joel or Jenny Avila for more details.

Serving This Week Sound Greeters Bread

Evan Devries Jim and Peggy Adamson Lynda Adamson

Snacks

Christina Jenq

Nursery

Bonny Beach

Sunday School

Hilary Clark

Serving Next Week Sound Greeters Bread

Evan Devries George and Monet Ball Charlynne Bowsher

Snacks

Jenny Avila

Nursery

Joel Avila

Sunday School

Nick Lake

Sunday School

Janelle Lake

Contacts

August 2012 Congregational Giving* Actual Monthly Giving: Budgeted Monthly Giving: Difference: Actual YTD Giving: Budgeted 2012 Giving YTD: Difference:

CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG $ $ $ $ $ $

11,968 12,250 -282 80,255 98,000 -17,745

*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