May 27, 2012 by Cityview Presbyterian Church

“Jesus is the one who was set apart Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of Holiness by his resurrection from the dead.” Romans 1:4

Pentecost Sunday

May 27, 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: Cross and Sun Rays 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 “Pentecost symbolizes a new beginning, with the unleashing of the Holy Spirit. In celebrating Pentecost, the church expresses gratitude for Christ fulfilling his promise to send “another counselor” (John 14:16); celebrates the work of the Spirit in renewing all of creation; professes confidence in the Spirit’s power for its mission; and grows in awareness of its calling to reach the world with the gospel. “The gospel is the best news we could ever hear. The gospel is about Jesus Christ and his power to transform our lives and relationships, communities, and ultimately, the nations. Through this gospel, we are freely given a new identity — an identity not based on race, social class, gender, a theological system, or a system of rules and regulations. Rather it is a new and perfect identity based solely on faith in Jesus — an identity that defines every aspect of our lives. We are now forgiven, righteous, adopted, accepted, free, and heirs to everything that belongs to Christ. So even our sin, weakness, and failures do not define who we are. Because of this good news, we no longer have to hide from our sin and pretend that we have it all together, for God knows and loves us as we are, not as we pretend to be.” — Neil H. Williams

God Calls Us Call to Worship – based on Psalm 105:1-2; Romans 5:5; Revelation 4:8 Leader:

The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us; we dwell in him and he in us.

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Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples.

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Sing to him, sing praises to him, and speak of all his marvelous works.

People:

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was and is and is to come!

Prayer of Invocation Leader:

Spirit of the living God, visit us again on this day of Pentecost.

People:

Come, Holy Spirit.

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People:

Come, Holy Spirit.

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Like tongues of fire that set our hearts aflame,

People:

Come, Holy Spirit.

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With speech that unites the Babel of our tongues,

People:

Come, Holy Spirit.

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With love that overlaps the boundaries of race and nation,

People:

Come, Holy Spirit.

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With power from above to make our weakness strong,

People:

Come, Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy Spirit to fill disciples with willing faith: We confess that we resist the force of your Spirit among us, that we are slow to serve you and reluctant to spread the good news of your love. God, have mercy on us. Forgive our divisions and by your Spirit draw us together. Inflame us with a desire to do your will and be your faithful people for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Assurance of Grace – based on Ezekiel 36:24-28 Leader:

“I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees. You will be my people, and I will be your God.” Friends in Christ: by the power of the Spirit, we are united with Christ and given a new spirit. Live in the joy and peace of that assurance.

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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 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.

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And also with you!

Worship Through Giving

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – Romans 8: 12-17 12

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons[b] of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry,“Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Leader: All:

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Sermon

The Hope of the Resurrection: New Hope Reverend Dan Adamson

God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith- From the Heidelberg Catechism, Q & A’s 47, 49, 51, 53 All:

In his divinity, majesty, grace, and Spirit, Christ is not absent from us for a moment. By the Spirit’s power, we make the goal of our lives not earthly things but the things above where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand. Through the Holy Spirit, Christ pours out his gifts from heaven upon us his members. The Spirit, as well as the Father and the Son, is eternal God. The Spirit has been given to us personally so that by true faith the Spirit makes us share in Christ and all his blessings, comforts us, and remains with us forever.

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration Leader:

The Lord be with you.

All:

And also with you.

Leader:

Lift up your hearts.

All:

We lift them up to the Lord.

Leader:

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 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 Prayer All:

In fulfillment of Christ’s promise, you poured out the Holy Spirit upon the chosen disciples and filled the church with power. We thank you for sending your Spirit to us today to kindle faith and lead us into all truth, working in the church to make us faithful disciples and empowering us to proclaim the living Christ to every nation.

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.

Pastoral Prayer Doxology Praise Praise Praise Praise

God, from whom all blessings flow Him, all creatures here below Him above, ye heavenly host Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 13

God Commissions Us Hymn of Benediction

There Is a Fountain

1. There is fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel’s veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoiced to see. That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3. Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power ’Til all the ransomed church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4. E’er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be ’til I die. 5. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save.

Words: William Cowper Music: 19th c. American hymn

Benediction Leader:

May the love of the Father enfold us, the wisdom of the Son enlighten us, and the fire of the Spirit kindle us; and may the blessing of the Lord God come down upon us and remain with us always.

All:

Amen.

Dismissal Leader:

Let us go now to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 14

Around Cityview

Serving This Week Sound

Bread Snacks

Lynda Adamson

Nursery

Karen Lee

Sunday School

May Lunch in the Loop- Tuesday, May 29th at noon, join fellow Cityview members for lunch. Meet at Chase Tower - 10 S. Dearborn St., Ground Floor in the table area). Contact Danny with questions (dannytkim@gmail.com or 773.875.0139).

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Service Opportunity- The rehab project at Living Hope Church's new ministry center in Hyde Park is moving along but there's more to do before they can open their doors to this community in need. Cityview will again be lending a helping hand on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at 6414 South Cottage Grove. Please e-mail Paul Leo at contactpaulleo@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Evan Devries Nick and Janelle Lake Lynda Adamson

Greeters

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Lynda Adamson

Serving Next Week Sound Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School

Josh Koonce Jim and Peggy Adamson Kylene Young Patty Maraist Ben Hseih

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Actual Monthly Giving: Budgeted Monthly Giving: Difference: Actual YTD Giving: Budgeted 2012 Giving YTD: Difference:

Contacts CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG $ 10,174 $ 12,250 $ (2,076) $ 37,841 $ 49,000 $ (11,519)

*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.

Summer Book Study- On Wednesday nights beginning June 13 , a group will be meeting to discuss The Trellis and the Vine by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. Books are available at the book table. Talk to Dan Adamson for more info.

Susan Young

April 2012 Congregational Giving*

Mentoring Opportunity at TWTC: The Women’s Treatment Center is seeking mentors for girls in 6 to 8 grade. Hours and activities are flexible. If you are interested, submit a resume, a mentoring plan, and hours of availability. TWTC will then pair mentors with participants. These can be submitted to Susan Young.

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