Third Sunday of Lent
March 11, 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
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.
(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.
Cover Image:
Cross and Sun Rays
Children ages three through 5th grade are given the choice of attending Sunday school classes beginning during the greeting portion of the service.
by Elizabeth Steele Halstead. Reprinted by permission from Visuals for Worship, ©2006, Faith Alive Christian Resources
If you have any questions about children’s ministry at Cityivew, please contact Children’s Ministry Coordinator Hilary Clark (hilary.r.clark@gmail.com).
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 “[In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus] had then a near view of that furnace of wrath, into which he was to be cast; he was brought to the mouth of the furnace that he might look into it, and stand and view its raging flames, and see the glowings of its heat, that he might know where he was going and what he was about to suffer… There are two things that render Christ’s love wonderful: 1. That he should be willing to endure sufferings that were so great; and 2. That he should be willing to endure them to make atonement for wickedness that was so great. But in order to its being properly said, Christ of his own act and choice endured sufferings that were so great… [it was] necessary that he should have an extraordinary sense how great these suffering were to be, before he endured them. This was given in his agony.”
Jonathan Edwards
God Calls Us Greeting Leader:
The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you!
Call to Worship — Psalm 123, A Song of Ascents* Leader: All:
To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes
of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord God, until he has mercy upon us Leader: Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, for we have had All: Our soul has had more than its fill of the scorn of those who are at the contempt of the proud.
our more than enough of contempt. ease, of
* 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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Hymn of Praise
All Creatures of Our God and King
Words: St. Francis of Assisi Music: Traditional German Melody
Prayer of Adoration Leader:
Glory to you, everlasting Father! You sent your only Son into the world. We live through him. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ! You brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Glory to you, Holy Spirit! You resurrect us with Christ, and freely spread his love in our hearts. You are blessed, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God; and blessed be Your glorious name for ever.
All:
Amen.
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Lenten Hymn
Come, Ye Sinners
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Lenten Hymn
God, Be Merciful to Me
Words: Richard Redhead Music: Chris Miner
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God Cleanses Us Prayer of Confession Leader:
Lord Jesus, we have not trusted you to deliver us, so we have refused to seek your will: Lord, have mercy.
All: Leader:
Amen. Lord Jesus, we have been ashamed of your suffering, so we have kept our distance from others who suffer: Christ, have mercy.
All: Leader:
Amen. Lord Jesus, even our best intentions to be alert to your kingdom have been lulled to sleep by our sin and frailty: Lord, have mercy.
All:
Amen.
Silent Confession Assurance of Grace 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.
Leader:
All:
May our Lord Jesus, who is able to sympathize with our weakness, having been tempted as we are, yet without sin, draw us to his throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Amen.
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Words and Music: American Spiritual
Hymn of Comfort
There Is a Fountain
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins; and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
4.E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream thy flowing wounds supply, redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die. And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die; redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.
2. The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day; and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. Wash all my sins away, wash all my sins away; and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away.
5. When this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I’ll sing thy power to save. I’ll sing thy power to save, I’ll sing thy power to save. Then in a nobler, sweeter song I’ll sing thy power to save.
3. Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood shall never lose its power till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more. Be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more; till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more. Words and Music: William Cowper
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
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God Speaks To Us Sermon Text – Mark 14: 27-42 27
And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 29 Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” 30 And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” 31 But he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same. 32
And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” 35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. 40 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, andthey did not know what to answer him. 41 And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Leader: All:
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Sermon
Predictions, Pain, and the Plan of God Reverend Dan Adamson
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God Strengthens Us Confession of Faith 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.
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 our God.
All:
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Communion 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 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 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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Communion Prayer All:
God, our Father, we thank you for permitting us to take part in your holy mysteries. Through the working of your Spirit, may the life of Christ turn our fears to freedom and help us to live for others. May the strength of Christ lead us in our living through whatever of joy or sorrow awaits us. To Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be glory and praise forever. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer Doxology
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.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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God Commissions Us Lenten Hymn
Who is This?
Words: William Walsham How Music: Chris Miner
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Benediction Leader:
May God the Father give you eyes to see the beauty of his kingdom, his will, and his suffering Son, and may he strengthen you by his Spirit to live in the hope of all his promises; and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
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
Cityview Membership Seminar- Considering making Cityview your church home? Come learn more about the vision, values and community of our church. We have 2 dates to choose from: March 17 and March 24. The seminar consists of ONE session from 5 to 8:30 pm. RSVP to Dan Adamson.
Men’s Study- The Men's group has started up again, meeting Friday mornings, 6:30 am at Paul Leo's place (737 W Washington # 2002). Any questions contact Dan Hoard (dan.h.hoard@gmail.com). Hope to see you there!
Plan ahead to attend Cityview’s Good Friday service, Friday April 6th at 7pm and Easter celebration on April 8 th, followed by a lunch with our church family.
Volunteers are needed for the following areas of service on Sunday mornings: set up, Sunday School teachers, snacks for after the service, and musicians. Talk to Dan Adamson or fill out a connection card if you would be interested in serving in any of these ways.
Serving This Week Sound/ Set-Up
Erica Oh Jim and Peggy Adamson Hilary Clark
Greeters Bread Snacks
Lynda Adamson
Nursery
Marci Chin
Sunday School
Lynda Adamson
Serving Next Week Sound/ Set-Up Greeters Bread Snacks Nursery Sunday School
Evan Devries Emily Adamson, Malissa Mackey, Kylene Young Lynda Adamson Susan Young Jason Clark Charlynne Bowsher
Contacts
February 2011 Congregational Giving*
Actual Monthly Giving: Budgeted Monthly Giving:
Actual YTD Giving:
Budgeted 2011 Giving YTD: Difference:
CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORG $ 9,656 $ 12,250 Difference: $ (2,594) $ 16,513 $ 24,500 $ (7,987)
*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