Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

July 29, 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 (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.

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 (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.

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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

“People seem to believe that they have an inalienable right to be happy—‘I want what I want and I want it now.’ No one wants to wait for anything and, for the most part, no one has to anymore. Waiting is interpreted as pain... People walk into my office and say they are Christians, but I see no difference except that they want to be happy and now expect God to make it so. The problem is that, in this country, you can have what you want when you want it most of the time. ... People like the fact that they can buy a 50-foot tree and instantly plant it in their yard. Why on earth would anyone want to wait on relationships or wait on God?”

Kim Hall, Psychologist “Ishmael was a product of human impatience, the human trying to do God’s work for him; Isaac was the result of God doing his own work in his own time. The great disaster of Abraham’s life was that he used Hagar to get what he thought God wanted for him; the great achievement of his life was what God did for him apart from any programs or plans that he put into action. The lesson of that old piece of history is clear enough: the moment we begin manipulating lives in order to get control of circumstances, we become enslaved in our own plans, tangled up in our own red tape, and have to live with grievous, unintended consequences”.

Eugene Peterson

God Calls Us

Call to Worship

Leader: Abraham and Sarah were given a promise by God to be the ancestors of a great nation. !

People: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. !

Leader: The people in exile were given a promise by God to return to their homeland. !

People: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. !

Leader: The people were promised a Messiah who would guide them as the Good Shepherd. !

People: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. !

Leader: We have been given the promise of resurrection and the hope of salvation. !

People: Though we may not see the fulfillment in our lifetime, we know that the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.

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Prayer of Adoration

Leader: All glorious God, we give you thanks: in your Son, Jesus Christ, you have given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. You chose us, before the world was made, to be your holy people, without fault in your sight. You adopted us as your children in Christ. You have set us free by his blood; you have forgiven our sins. You have made known to us your secret purpose, to bring heaven and earth into unity in Christ. You have given us your Holy Spirit, the seal and pledge of our inheritance.

All: All praise and glory be yours, O God,

for the richness of your grace, for the splendor of your gifts, for the wonder of your love. Amen.

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Hymn of Praise O Christ, Our King, Creator, Lord

 

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O Christ Our KingWords by Gregory the Great

Trans. by Ray Palmer

Music by Stephen Barnes

© 1997 Steve Barnes Music

Used by permission. All rights reserved.

4. When Thou didst hang upon the tree

The quaking earth acknowledged Thee

When Thou didst there yield up Thy breath

The world grew dark as shades of death

5. Now in the Father's glory high

Great Conqueror never more to die

Us by Thy mighty power defend

And reign through ages without end

And reign through ages without end

And reign through ages without end

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Hymn of Praise O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

1. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, Is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward To Thy glorious rest above!

2. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Spread His praise from shore to shore! How He loveth, ever loveth, Changeth never, nevermore! How He watches o’er His loved ones, Died to call them all His own; How for them He intercedeth, Watcheth o’er them from the throne!

3. O the deep, deep love of Jesus, Love of every love the best! ’Tis an ocean vast of blessing, ’Tis a haven sweet of rest! O the deep, deep love of Jesus, ’Tis a heaven of heavens to me; And it lifts me up to glory, For it lifts me up to Thee!

God Cleanses Us

Confession of Sin

All: Faithful God, we confess that we have fallen short. We have given up. We have stopped hoping. We have doubted and distrusted. We have failed to remember Your covenant and hold on to Your promises. But You have not given up on us. You continue to renew us again and again, You continue to restore us and turn us back to right paths. Forgive us when we give up so easily. Forgive us when we complain and distress. Forgive us when we forget Your faithfulness. In the name of Christ, our Redeemer and Friend, we pray. Amen.

Silent Confession

Words: Samuel Trevor Francis Music: Traditional Welsh Melody

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Hymn of Confession Come, Ye Disconsolate

 

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alt. by Thomas HastingsMusic by Rachel Briggs

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Hymn of Confession What Wondrous Love Is This

Assurance of Grace - Romans 8:15-17

Leader: You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!”, it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.

People: Thanks be to God!

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.

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What Wondrous Love Is This

Words & Music American Folk Hymn

Words and Music: American Folk Hymn

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Hymn of Assurance Satisfied

All my lifelong I had panted For a drink from some clear spring, That I hoped would quench the burning Of the thirst I felt within.

Hallelujah! He has found me The one my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies all my longings, Through His blood I now am saved.

Feeding on the filth around me, Till my strength was almost gone, Longed my soul for something better, Only still to hunger on.

Poor I was, and sought for riches, Something that would satisfy, But the dust I gathered round me Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.

Well of water, ever springing, Bread of life so rich and free, Untold wealth that never faileth, My Redeemer is to me.

Story of Grace - Joy Candee, Mission to the World

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: Samuel Stennet Music: Chris Miner

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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God Speaks To Us

Sermon Text – Genesis 16: 1-16

Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 3 So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai, Abram's wife, took Hagar the Egyptian, her servant, and gave her to Abram her husband as a wife. 4 And he went in to Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived, she looked with contempt on her mistress. 5 And Sarai said to Abram, “May the wrong done to me be on you! I gave my servant to your embrace, and when she saw that she had conceived, she looked on me with contempt. May the Lord judge between you and me!” 6 But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your servant is in your power; do to her as you please.” Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her. 7 The angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from my mistress Sarai.” 9 The angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her.” 10 The angel of the Lord also said to her, “I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude.” 11 And the angel of the Lord said to her, “Behold, you are pregnant and shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because the Lord has listened to your affliction. 12 He shall be a wild donkey of a man, his hand against everyone and everyone's hand against him, and he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen.” 13 So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” 14 Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; it lies between Kadesh and Bered. 15 And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. 16 Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.

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

Sermon The Life of Abraham: God’s Plan or Our Plan? Reverend Dan Adamson

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God Strengthens Us

Confession of Faith The Apostles’ Creed

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration

Communion

Prayers for Reflection

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 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.  

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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Doxology

Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness. O praise Him! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son And praise the Spirit, Three in One.

God Commissions Us

Hymn of Benediction Abiding City

   

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

Leader: The love of God the Father, the faithful creator, the peace of Christ, the wounded healer, the joy of the challenging Spirit, the hope of the Three in One surround and encourage you today, tonight, and forever.

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

Community Picnic at Mary Bartelme Park – Today after church, 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. Join us for some fun and fellowship!

The Trellis and the Vine Book Study will meet this Wednesday at 7pm at the Adamson home. Read chapters 10-11 and bring a snack to share. RSVP to Dan.

Stuff Swap- Have some items you’d like to get rid of and

give to a good home? Join us for a Stuff Swap on Saturday, August 4 from 2-4pm at the Saffles’ place: 911 S. Wesley Ave, Unit 1, Oak Park. Bring books, movies, clothes and more to swap with your friends! Contact Lela at 405-306-1663 or lela.saffle@gmail.com, or Holly at 512-658-3595 or holly.harkrider@gmail.com for more information.

Pint Night- Our next Pint Night will be Tuesday, August 4th

at 7pm at the Beer Bistro on Madison. Join us for $2 burgers, the art of conversation and the joy of a good beer. RSVP to Dan Adamson.

Serving This Week

Sound Evan Devries

Greeters Nick and Janelle Lake

Bread Charlynne Bowsher

Snacks Jenny Avila

Nursery Danny Kim

Sunday School Not Meeting

Serving Next Week

Sound Josh Koonce

Greeters Jim and Peggy Adamson

Bread Kylene Young

Snacks Jenny Avila

Nursery Dan Hoard

Sunday School Monet Ball

Sunday School Janelle Lake

Contacts CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG

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

June 2012 Congregational Giving*

Actual Monthly Giving: $ 9,377 Budgeted Monthly Giving: $ 12,250 Difference: $ -2,873 Actual YTD Giving: $ 54,979 Budgeted 2012 Giving YTD: $ 73,500 Difference: $ -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.