february 5, 2012
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Cityview Worship GuideTRANSCRIPT
Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 5, 2012
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Community Life:
After the Service 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.
Welcome to
Cityview Presbyterian Church
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
([email protected]) 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.
Children ages three through 5th grade are given the choice of attending Sunday school
classes beginning during the greeting portion of the service.
If you have any questions about children‘s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children‘s
Ministry Coordinator Hilary Clark ([email protected]).
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.
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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
There was a great teacher, and gathered around him was a small group of faithful followers. They listened to his message and were
transformed by it. But the message alienated the power structure of his time, which finally put him to death but did not succeed in
eradicating his message, which is stronger now than ever. The description would apply equally to Jesus and Socrates. But nobody‘s
ever build a cathedral in honor of Socrates. Socrates called on people to think straight, but with Jesus there‘s more than just
―teaching,‖ there‘s a transcendent dimension, beyond the here and now, as a source of hope and meaning.
— Jaroslav Pelikan
God Calls Us Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord Jesus who calls us to worship him today
is the same Jesus who refused the temptation to worship the evil one.
Rather than receive the glorious kingdoms of this world,
he endured the shame of the cross,
and today is Lord of lords and King of kings.
Now are gathered in him all the treasures
of wisdom and knowledge, glory, and power.
All: Thanks be to God!
Prayer of Adoration Leader: O most merciful Redeemer, friend, and brother,
may we know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
day by day.
All: Amen.
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Hymn of Praise Fairest Lord Jesus
Words and Music: 17th Century German Hymn
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Hymn of Praise For the Beauty of the Earth
God Cleanses Us
Call to Confession- from Matthew 11:28-29
Leader: Jesus said, ―Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take
my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.‖
Prayer of Confession
All: Loving Lord Jesus Christ, who came to seek and to save the lost, who invites the weary and the
overburdened to rest, and who heals the hurting:
we confess that we have lost our way. Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience.
Lead us back to you. Forgive us for every thought, word, or deed that has brought hurt to others,
harmed ourselves, or dishonored your name. Heal the pain we have caused. Grace us with your Holy
Spirit and lead us once again in the way that leads to life. Amen.
Silent Confession
Words: Folliott S. Pierpoint Music: Conrad Kocher
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Hymn of Confession Psalm 73
Words: Psalm 73
Music: Kevin Twit
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Assurance of Grace - from Our World Belongs to God
Leader: Our world, broken and scarred, still belongs to God.
All: He holds it together and gives us hope.
Leader: With the whole creation we wait for the purifying fire of judgment.
All: For then we will see the Lord face to face.
Leader: God will be all in all,
righteousness and peace will flourish,
everything will be made new,
All: And every eye will see at last
that our world belongs to God!
Hallelujah! Come, Lord Jesus.
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.
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Hymn of Assurance Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
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
Words: James Montgomery
Music: Vito Aiuto
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God Speaks To Us
Old Testament Reading- Psalm 110 1 The LORD says to my Lord:
―Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.‖ 2 The LORD sends forth from Zion
your mighty scepter.
Rule in the midst of your enemies! 3 Your people will offer themselves freely
on the day of your power,
in holy garments;
from the womb of the morning,
the dew of your youth will be yours. 4 The LORD has sworn
and will not change his mind,
―You are a priest forever
after the order of Melchizedek.‖ 5 The Lord is at your right hand;
he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. 6 He will execute judgment among the nations,
filling them with corpses;
he will shatter chiefs
over the wide earth. 7 He will drink from the brook by the way;
therefore he will lift up his head.
Sermon Text – Mark 12:35-40
35 And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, ―How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, in the
Holy Spirit, declared,
―‗The Lord said to my Lord,
―Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet.‖‘
37 David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?‖ And the great throng heard him gladly.
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.‖
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon The Priorities of the Kingdom
Reverend Dan Adamson
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Sermon Challenging Accepted Ideas of the Messiah Reverend Dan Adamson
God Strengthens Us
Confession of Faith – The Apostles‘ Creed
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration
Communion
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.
Leader: Christian, what do you believe?
All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
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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.
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God Commissions Us
Hymn of Benediction To Christ, the Lord
Words: Samuel Stennet and Laura Taylor
Music: Laura Taylor
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Benediction- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24,
Leader: May God himself,
the God who makes everything holy and whole,
make you holy and whole,
put you together—spirit, soul, and body—
and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.
The one who called you is completely dependable.
If he said it, he‘ll do it!
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!
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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. Combs, nail clippers, nasal aspirators, wash clothes, baby powder, slow flow nipples, and baby wash are all needed for 0-6 month olds. Look for a big drop off
box at church next week and donate to a family in need.
Super Bowl Party- Tonight at 5pm at the Adamsons‘. Bring a snack to share and
drinks.
Family Movie Time- The Clarks are hosting the families of Cityvew for a movie and
fellowship on Saturday, February 11. Talk to Hilary Clark for more details.
Cityview Membership Seminar- February 18 Considering making Cityview your church home? Come learn more about the vision,
values and community of our church. The seminar consists of ONE session. Saturday
5 to 9 p.m. RSVP to Dan.
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 6 week study on Music and Worship. The meet time is currently set for 9:30-11:30 am
on Saturdays. Coffee and brunchy things will be provided.
Serving This Week
Sound/ Set-Up Josh Koonce
Greeters Michael and Shannen Chin
Bread Kylene Young
Snacks Potluck
Nursery Danny Kim
Sunday School Lynda Adamson
Serving Next Week
Sound/ Set-Up Joel Avila
Greeters Kylene Young, Malissa Mackey, Emily Adamson
Bread Hilary Clark
Snacks Potluck
Nursery Allyson Kwang
Sunday School Susan Young
Contacts
CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG
Dan Adamson, Pastor
Jenny Avila, Administrative Coordinator [email protected]
Herb Bowsher, Financial Administrator
Hilary Clark, Children‘s Ministry Coordinator
[email protected] Carolyn Koonce, Social Coordinator
Paul Leo, Service & Outreach Coordinator
Paul-David Young, Music Coordinator [email protected]
December 2011
Congregational Giving*
Actual Monthly Giving: $ 18,411
Budgeted Monthly Giving: $ 12,160 Difference:
$ 6,251
Actual YTD Giving: $ 143,785 Budgeted 2011 Giving YTD: $145,920
Difference: $ (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.