December 1, 2013 by Cityview Presbyterian Church

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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. We have clipboards next to each row: we call those our “Connection Cards”. These 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. Pastor Dan Adamson (dadamson@cityviewchicago.org) is always enthusiastic to meet you in person, as well.

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

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 Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator Lynda Adamson (lyndabadamson@gmail.com).

Saturday / 10:00 AM Jon Zee & Christina Jenq jonathan.zee2@gmail.com christina.jenq@gmail.com 737 West Washington Blvd. #2002 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 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.

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 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.

ORDER OF WORSHIP The first coming of Christ the Lord, God’s son and our God, was in obscurity; the second will be in the sight of the whole world. When he came in obscurity no one recognized him but his own servants; when he comes openly he will be known by both good people and bad. When he came in obscurity, it was to be judged; when he comes openly it will be to judge. — St. Augustine Advent is a time of waiting. Our whole life, however, is Advent—that is, a time of waiting for the ultimate, for the time when there will be a new heaven and a new earth, when all people are brothers and sisters and one rejoices in the words of the angels: “On earth peace to those on whom God’s favor rests.” Learn to wait, because he has promised to come.

Question for Reflection and Discussion

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Do you long for Jesus’ return? If so, why? If not, why not?

God Calls Us Call to Worship — from Isaiah 2:1-5 There’s a day coming when the mountain of God’s House will be The Mountain—solid, towering over all mountains. Come, family of Jacob, let’s live in the light of God. All nations will river toward it, people from all over set out for it. They’ll say, “Come, let’s climb God’s Mountain, go to the House of the God of Jacob. Come, family of Jacob, let’s live in the light of God. He’ll show us the way he works so we can live the way we’re made.” Zion’s the source of the revelation. God’s Message comes from Jerusalem. Come, family of Jacob, let’s live in the light of God. He’ll settle things fairly between nations. He’ll make things right between many peoples. They’ll turn their swords into shovels, their spears into hoes. No more will nation fight nation; they won’t play war anymore. Come, family of Jacob, let’s live in the light of God. 4

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God Cleanses Us Call to Confession — John 12:46-47 Jesus said, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. As for those who hear my words but do not keep them, I do not judge them. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.” In the light of Christ, let us confess our sins.

Prayer of Confession O promised Christ— We are a world at war. Our peace depends on Your coming. We are a sinful people. Our pardon depends on Your coming. We are full of good intentions but weak at keeping promises; our only hope of doing God’s will is that You should come and help us do it. Lord Christ, Word made flesh, our world waits for Your peace, for Your pardon, and for Your grace. Even so—come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Assurance of Grace The good news of Advent is that Jesus Christ has come into the world, has led the way through death, that we may have life, and is coming again to make all things new. Hear these words of assurance from Romans 5: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!” Thanks be to God. 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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Prayers of the People In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid, we pray to Jesus. Come to your Church as Lord and judge. Help us to live in the light of your coming and give us a longing for your kingdom. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come to your world as King of the nations. Before you, rulers will stand in silence. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come to the suffering as Savior and comforter. Break into our lives, where we struggle with sickness and distress, and set us free to serve you forever. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come to us as shepherd and guardian of our souls. Give us, with all the faithful departed, a share in your victory over evil and death. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Come from heaven, Lord Jesus, with power and great glory. Lift us up to meet you, that with all your saints and angels, we may live and reign with you in your new creation. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Silent Prayer The Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Opportunities and Concerns 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. And also with you! q = 90 Through Giving Worship q = 90

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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text - Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations shall flow to it, 3 and many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. 5 O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. 1

Sermon - Prepare The Way: For Justice to Come Reverend Dan Adamson 12

God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Christian, what do you believe? 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.

Invitation to the Lord’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.

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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 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.

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God Commissions Us Once

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Benediction & Dismissal May God grant you full assurance of his hope, a sure and steadfast anchor for your soul, and 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!

Around Cityview

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GATHERINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENING PRAYER

SERVING THIS WEEK

HOST A SUNDAY LUNCH!

Sound Josh Koonce Greeters Matt & Whitney Covalle Snacks Lauren & David Nursery Mathues Sunday School Emily Adamson Aaron Veldheer

MIDNIGHT CLEAR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

SERVING NEXT WEEK

DECEMBER 1 / 6 PM Each week a group meets 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. Help us welcome those who are newer to Cityview by hosting a Sunday Lunch. It’s a simple commitment- just pick a nearby location and eat lunch with some other folks on a Sunday after church. We have a need for hosts in the month of December. Please contact Dan Adamson or Jenny Avila if you would be willing to serve the church in this way.

DECEMBER 8 / 6PM Join our sister churches in the Chicagoland area for a great time of singing and musical performances. The concert begins at 6:00 pm on Sunday night, December 8 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2012 West Dickens).

5TH ANNUAL CITYVIEW CHRISTMAS PARTY

DECEMBER 15 / 6PM Join us for our annual all-church Christmas party at the Adamson home (1538 W Jackson Blvd). Please bring an appetizer or dessert, drinks to share and a white elephant gift ($5 max). For more information contact Dan.

CONTACTS Dan Adamson, Pastor dadamson@cityviewchicago.org

Carolyn Koonce, Social Coordinator carolyn.groenewold@gmail.com

Jenny Avila, Administrative Coordinator jenny.n.avila@gmail.com

Paul Leo, Service & Outreach Coordinator contactpaulleo@gmail.com

Herb Bowsher, Financial Administrator bowsher@comcast.net

Paul-David Young, Music Coordinator pauldavidy@gmail.com

Lynda Adamson, Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator lyndabadamson@gmail.com

Newer to Cityview? Go out to eat with a small group of regular attenders for lunch after the Sunday service. Sunday Lunches will resume on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Sound Joel Avila Greeters Nate & Sarah Brown Snacks Susan Young Nursery Karen Lee Sunday School Kylene Young

CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* OCT 2013 Actual Monthly Giving

$ 7,571

Budgeted Monthly Giving

$ 12,250

Difference

$ -4,679

Actual YTD Giving

$ 107,422

Budgeted YTD Giving

$ 122,500

Difference

$ -15,078

*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.