July 22, 2012 by Cityview Presbyterian Church

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

July 22, 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: Three Tabernacles/ Tents 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 “Before all time; prior to all worlds; when there was nothing ‘outside of’ God Himself; when the Father, Son, and Spirit found eternal, absolute, and unimaginable blessing, pleasure, and joy in Their holy triunity — it was Their agreed purpose to create a world. That world would fall. But in unison — and at infinitely great cost — this glorious triune God planned to bring you (if you are a believer) grace and salvation. This is deeper grace from before the dawn of time. It was pictured in the rituals, the leaders, and the experiences of the Old Testament saints, all of whom longed to see what we see. All this is now ours. Our salvation depends on God’s covenant, rooted in eternity, foreshadowed in the Mosaic liturgy, fulfilled in Christ, enduring forever. No wonder Hebrews calls it ‘so great a salvation’ (Heb. 2:3).” Sinclair B. Ferguson “My smile is a great cloak that hides a multitude of pains… [People] think that my faith, my hope and my love are overflowing, and that my intimacy with God and union with His will fill my heart. If only they knew.” Mother Teresa

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.

Leader:

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

All:

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

Prayer of Adoration Leader:

Praise be to you, O God the Father: You created all things by your power and wisdom and so loved the world that you gave your Son to be our Savior. Praise be to you, O God the Son: You became human like us in all things, except sin, died for our offenses, and rose again for our justification. Praise be to you, O God the Holy Spirit: You lead us into all truth and spread the love of God in our hearts. All praise and glory be to you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for ever and ever.

All:

Amen.

Hymn of Praise

Wonderful, Merciful Savior

Wonderful, merciful Savior Precious Redeemer and Friend Who would have thought that a Lamb Could rescue the souls of men Oh you rescue the souls of men Counselor, Comforter, Keeper Spirit we long to embrace You offer hope when our hearts have Hopelessly lost the way Oh, we hopelessly lost the way You are the One that we praise You are the One we adore You give the healing and grace Our hearts always hunger for Oh, our hearts always hunger for Almighty, infinite Father Faithfully loving Your own Here in our weakness You find us Falling before Your throne Oh, we're falling before Your throne Words and Music: Dawn Rodgers and Eric Wyse 5 Â

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God Cleanses Us Confession of Sin All:

Lord, we believe! Help our unbelief! We hear this cry from Scripture, and it echoes our own. We long to stand firm in faith and live daily in a way that honors you in every way. But our unbelief, our doubts, our fears and our selfish natures get in the way. Forgive us when our unbelief causes us to put our trust in ourselves or in things. Forgive us, O Lord, so that we might place all our trust in you for every gift, every blessing, and every hope that we have. We thank you for the gift of faith. Strengthen it in us to the glory of your name. Amen.

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Assurance of Grace - Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 5:1 Leader:

Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

All:

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Glory to God! Amen.

Leader:

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?

All:

We do.

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.

Hymn of Assurance

On Jordan’s Stormy Banks

1. On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan’s fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. 2. All o’er those wide extended plains, Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns, And scatters night away. I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I am bound) I am bound for promised land, I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I am bound) I am bound for promised land. 3. No chilling winds nor poisonous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness, sorrow, pain and death, Are felt and feared no more. (Chorus) 4. When shall I reach that happy place, And be forever blessed? When shall I see my Father’s face, And in His bosom rest? (Chorus) Words: Samuel Stennet Music: Chris Miner

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!

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – Genesis 15: 1-21 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness. 7

And he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” 9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 And he brought him all these, cut them in half, and laid each half over against the other. But he did not cut the birds in half. 11 And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. 12

As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, dreadful and great darkness fell upon him. 13 Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. 14 But I will bring judgment on the nation that they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. 15 As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. 16 And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” 17

When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates, 19 the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites, 20 the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim, 21 the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites and the Jebusites.”

Leader: All:

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

Sermon

The Life of Abraham: The Covenant of Grace Reverend Dan Adamson

God Strengthens Us Prayer of Supplication Luke 8, Mark 4, 1 John 3:1-9. Revelation 21:5, Isaiah 40:3-5 Leader:

Heavenly Father, You have taught us that Your Kingdom is like a seed planted deep within us, growing to bring greater wholeness and healing—making all things new. But from where we sit, all we see is the dirt where your promises lie buried. We see the dark clouds overhead; we see the earth that is barren with loneliness, with apathy and with the suffering of your children aching for your Kingdom that cannot come soon enough. We pray now for the many ways that we await your wholeness and healing. In Your mercy, Lord:

All:

Hear our prayer.

Leader:

Lord Jesus, help us to believe your word—that we are the soil where your promises lie hidden. You are the firstborn of all creation, and You have called us sons and heirs with your son. And so together we groan in frustration as we await the green shoots and ripe fruits of your Kingdom. Let them become as real on earth as they are in heaven. We pray now for the ways our world groans, awaiting your reign of peace. In Your mercy, Lord:

All:

Hear our prayer.

Leader:

Holy Spirit, awaken our imaginations to see your work here on earth that is more real than the fears and doubts we experience. Lead your church to the places in this world where our hands and our words can mend what is broken and heal what is wounded. Give us the eyes of faith to see that day when every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low. The rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and your glory will be revealed and all flesh shall see it together. Let your Kingdom come, O Lord, we pray.

All:

Amen.

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 Doxology Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou art my glory, joy and crown.

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. 13

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.

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Benediction (The benediction is not a prayer but a pronouncementa time with open hands to receive the good word spoken over you.)

Leader:

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

All:

Amen.

Dismissal Leader:

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

All:

Thanks be to God!

Around Cityview 

The Trellis and the Vine Book Study will meet this Wednesday at 7pm at the Adamson home.

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Women's Community Group - We will have a social event at 694 Wine & Spirits this coming Tuesday, July 24th at 6:30pm. They serve a BLT only on Tuesdays with some amazing smoked country bacon. All women are welcome to attend- contact Erica Oh for more information.

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Friday Night Cookout- Friday, July 27 , at the Adamson’s (1539 W Jackson Blvd). Come at 7 p.m. Bring meat to grill and drinks or side to share. Contact Dan Adamson for more information.

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Community Picnic at Mary Bartelme Park - Sunday, July 29th, Cityview will be providing volunteers to help with children's activities at the picnic. This is a great opportunity to serve our neighborhood and get to know the many families who live right around where we meet each week for worship. Please let Alice Chin know this week if you would like to help. There will be a brief meeting after the service today to talk about logistics. Please also consider donating bottled water that we can sell to help provide for the cost of organizing the picnic.

Serving This Week Sound Greeters Bread

Evan Devries Malissa Mackey, Paul Leo, Emily Adamson Lynda Adamson

Snacks

Charlynne Bowsher

Nursery

Nick Lake

Sunday School

Monet Ball

Serving Next Week Sound Greeters Bread

Evan Devries Nick and Janelle Lake Charlynne Bowsher

Snacks

Jenny Avila

Nursery

Danny Kim

Sunday School

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Contacts

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

CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG $ $ $ $ $ $

9,377 12,250 -2,873 54,979 73,500 -18,521

*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