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Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church

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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 90 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. The Connection Cards, which can be found in this bulletin, are a place 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. You may put this in the offering when it is passed at the end of the service. Pastor Dan Adamson (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) is always enthusiastic to meet you in person, 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.

Community Life: After the Service Each week, we linger for fellowship with one another. Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria. Community Groups Community Groups are the primary way to get to know people at Cityview. At a Community Group, you will be invited to deepen your spiritual involvement with others. You will find a weekly opportunity to study the scripture passage for the upcoming week’s sermon and pray together. We welcome new members throughout the year. When & Where Monday / 7:30 PM Nick Lake - nickjlake@gmail.com 2455 West Ohio, Unit 16W Thursday / 7:00 PM Malissa Mackey - malissa.mackey@cru.org 180 N Jefferson St. Apt. 1202 Saturday / 10:00 AM Jon Zee & Christina Jenq jonathan.zee2@gmail.com christina.jenq@gmail.com 737 West Washington Blvd. #2002

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

All songs used by permission CCLI License #11041992

If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator Lynda Adamson (lyndabadamson@gmail.com).

The Liturgy Preparing in Stillness

We often come into worship tired, overwhelmed and distracted. If we are honest we are not prepared to worship God. Each week, we take a few moments to quiet our hearts to prepare to meet God in worship. Please take this time to read the reflections, look over the rest of the service or pray as we anticipate being called into 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

Because sin is so pervasive in both our individual and corporate lives, we are called to come before God with honesty and transparency, confessing our failures and brokenness and asking for both healing and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We confess corporately to show our unity even in our brokenness.

Assurance of Grace

Christ has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees.

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.

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 glad you are here- please do not feel obligated to give.

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.

ORDER OF WORSHIP God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will.

His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head.

Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.

- William Cowper Everything is necessary that he sends; nothing can be necessary that he withholds. - John Newton

Question for Reflection and Discussion What do you think about the Newton quote above? Which part of the quote is the hardest for you to believe right now? Why?

Call to Worship — Psalm 130, A Song of Ascents* Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Let us praise his Name forever! *Psalms 120-134 are known collectively as the Songs of Ascents. They were used by the Israelites as “pilgrimage” or “processional” songs as they traveled to Jerusalem for the celebration of various festivals. They were a songbook for pilgrims and would have been the Psalms on which Jesus meditated and sang as he traveled to Jerusalem and prepared to take Passover and endure the cross. During Lent, we will reflect on some of these songs in our liturgy as we prepare for Holy Week and anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.

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God Cleanses Us Call to Confession — Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Trusting ourselves to the grace of God, Let us confess our sins before God and one another

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Assurance of Grace May the God of all grace touch us with healing, cleanse us from all our sins, and lift up our eyes, that we may behold the glory of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Father of glory, for one as holy as you, you have done the unthinkable and have reached down to touch us in our uncleanness. Your hands have healed the stain that felt indelible. Who are we, that we could find such favor? May your name ever be our glory and our song. For this, O Lord, we pray: Lord, hear our prayer. Lord of all the nations, you have sought us outcasts while we were in exile and brought us in, making us part of your family. So many in this city are refugees, living on the margins. Give us eyes to see the neighbor to whom we are so often blind, and help us to work for structures of justice to their benefit. For this, O Lord, we pray: 10

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Spirit of compassion, you help us in our weakness, with groans too deep for words. Many suffer in body and mind, with anguish they cannot describe. Draw near to them. Comfort the lonely, mend the sick. For those broken in spirit, bind up their wounds. Empower your church to draw near to those in need, as you have to us. For this, O Lord, we pray: Lord, hear our prayer. And for what else should we pray? Members of congregation may add their own intercessions at this time ending with “For this, O Lord, we pray” and all respond, “Lord hear our prayer.”

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, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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.

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text - Acts 23:11-35 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” 12 When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 13 There were more than forty who made this conspiracy. 14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have strictly bound ourselves by an oath to taste no food till we have killed Paul. 15 Now therefore you, along with the council, give notice to the tribune to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” 16 Now the son of Paul’s sister heard of their ambush, so he went and entered the barracks and told Paul. 17 Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” 18 So he took him and brought him to the tribune and said, “Paul the prisoner called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he has something to say to you.” 19 The tribune took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?” 20 And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more closely about him. 21 But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are lying in ambush for him, who have bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting for your consent.” 22 So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one that you have informed me of these things.” 23 Then he called two of the centurions and said, “Get ready two hundred soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as Caesarea at the third hour of the night. 24 Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” 25 And he wrote a letter to this effect: 26 “Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings. 27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen. 28 And desiring to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I brought him down to their council. 29 I found that he was being accused about questions of their law, but charged with nothing deserving death or imprisonment. 30 And when it was disclosed to me that there would be a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state before you what they have against him.” 31 So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. 32 And on the next day they returned to the barracks, letting the horsemen go on with him. 33 When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him. 34 On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when he learned that he was from Cilicia, 35 he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod’s praetorium.

Sermon — Trusting in Divine Providence Acts: Living Out God’s Mission Reverend Dan Adamson 12

God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Nicene Creed Christian, what do you believe? I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Invitation to the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table 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. 13

Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest!

Words of Institution We break bread in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and proclaim the mystery of the faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; Therefore, let us keep the feast.

Distribution of the Bread and the Cup 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.

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God Be With You Til We Meet Again Music by Vito and Monique Aiuto Lyrics by Jeremiah Eames Rankin, 1880

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Words: Jeremiah Eams Rankin Music: Vito and Monique Aiuto

Benediction & Dismissal

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one, strong to save, He will rejoice over you with gladness, he will quiet you by his love, he will exult over you with loud singing; 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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GATHERINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERVING THIS WEEK

NO EVENING PRAYER TONIGHT

Sound None Greeters George & Monet Ball Snacks Lynda Adamson Nursery Jason Clark Sunday School Lynda Adamson

There will be no Evening Prayer tonight. Join us next Sunday at the Adamson home (1539 West Jackson) from 6-7pm to pray for one another, the church, the city and the world. Contact Dan for more information.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER

Join us at Merit, Friday, April 18th at 7pm, for a Good Friday service. Childcare will be provided. We will celebrate Easter, Sunday, April 20th at 10 am, followed by lunch together at the Sky Club (901 West Madison). A main dish of ham will be provided - please bring a dish and drinks to share. If you have folding chairs, please bring those as well.

CHRISTOLOGY CLASS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS

SERVING NEXT WEEK Sound Joel Avila Greeters Drew Lanphear and Jim Richardson Snacks Carolyn Koonce Nursery Joel Avila Sunday School TBA

Starting March 16th for 5 weeks from 9-9:50 a.m. at Merit, we will examine the biblical roots and classical formulation of the doctrine of Christology. Childcare will be provided. For more information about the class contact Craig Hefner at zchefner@tiu.edu.

CONTACTS

PRESCHOOL CO-OP

Dan Adamson, Pastor dadamson@cityviewchicago.org

Covenant Presbyterian Church’s Preschool Co-op is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The Co-op is a reformed Christian preschool with Montessori elements that serves families with children ages 3-5. It meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the school year. For more information or for an application, email preschool@ covenantchicago.org.

LADIES’ BRUNCH - APRIL 26, 10AM

Join the ladies of Cityview for a relaxed time of food, discussion, and prayer at Lauren’s home (2130 W. Chicago Avenue, Apt 2R). Contact Lauren Mathues for details.

Newer to Cityview? Go out to eat with a small group of regular attenders for lunch after the Sunday service. Today’s hosts are David & Lauren Mathues.

Margaret McCarthy, Administrative Coordinator margmccarthy@gmail.com Herb Bowsher, Financial Administrator bowsher@comcast.net Lynda Adamson, Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator lyndabadamson@gmail.com Paul-David Young, Music Coordinator pauldavidy@gmail.com Bonnie Beach, Communications Coordinator bonnie.e.beach@gmail.com

CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* FEB 2014 Actual Monthly Giving

$ 13,057

Budgeted Monthly Giving

$ 12,250

Difference

$ +807

Actual YTD Giving

$ 22,888

Budgeted YTD Giving

$ 24,500

Difference

$ -1,612

*In addition to congregational giving, 25% of our overall operating budget is currently comprised of financial support from other churches and individuals. Our budgeted congregational giving represents 75% of the overall operating budget.