January 18, 2015

JANUARY 18, 2015

NEHEMIAH

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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 ([email protected]) 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 3 years of age and younger.

Children ages four 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 Lynda Adamson ([email protected]).

Community Life:After the ServiceEach week, we linger for fellowship with one another. Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria.

Community GroupsCommunity 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.

When & Where

Tuesday / 6:30 PMDan Adamson [email protected] West Superior St.

Wednesday / 7:30 PM Joel Avila - [email protected] West Ohio, Unit 16W

Thursday / 7:00 PMMalissa Mackey - [email protected] South Green St. Apt 807-B

Visit cityviewchicago.org/news to see all upcoming events.

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Welcome to Cityview Presbyterian Church

All songs used by permissionCCLI 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 LiturgyPreparing in StillnessWe 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 WorshipWe 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 SinBecause 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 GraceChrist 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 SermonSome 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.

CommunionCommunion, 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 GivingBecause 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 BenedictionGod 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

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will. - William Cowper

The gospel, God’s free gift of grace in Jesus, only works when we realize we don’t have it all together. The same is true for prayer. The very thing we are allergic to—our helplessness—is what makes prayer work. It works because we are helpless. We can’t do life on our own. Prayer mirrors the gospel. In the gospel, the Father takes us as we are because of Jesus and gives us his gift of salvation. In prayer, the Father receives us as we are because of Jesus and gives us his gift of help. We look at the inadequacy of our praying and give up, thinking something is wrong with us. God looks at the adequacy of his Son and delights in our sloppy, meandering prayer. - Paul Miller

God Calls Us

Call to Worship Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done.

He remembers His covenant forever, the word He commanded, for a thousand generations.

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice,that they might keep His precepts and observe His laws. Praise the Lord.

Holy, Holy, HolyHoly, holy, holy, Lord, God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

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Arise, O God and Shine

Words: William Hurn Music: Chris Miner

Prayer of Invocation — a prayer of St. AugustineGreat are You and greatly to be praised; great is Your power and Your wisdom is infinite. You would we praise without ceasing. You call us to delight in Your praise, for You have made us for yourself and our hearts find not rest until we rest in You; to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit all glory, praise, and Honor be ascribed, both now and forevermore.

Amen.

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Arise, O God And ShineWords by William Hurn

Music by Chris Miner

© 2004 Christopher Miner Music.Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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God Cleanses Us

Call to Confession — Romans 8:26-27Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Prayer of ConfessionHeavenly Father, teach us to love prayer. Help us to live our lives before you, in public and in private, at church and at home. We are invited by your promises to come to you with all our burdens and desires. Draw us by the power of your Spirit, or our hearts and minds will wander carelessly from thought to thought, and our anxieties will rule over us. We praise you that great sin draws out great grace, for we are great sin-ners. We seldom want to pray, and when we do our petitions are laced with self-importance and mixed with sinful motives. We confess our ignorance, for we do not know how to pray, and we confess our willful rebellion for prayers uttered from cold and selfish lips. Where our guilt is most terrible, your mercy is most free and deep, and we thank you for this incredible grace. May we grow to be persistent in prayer, until Christ is the pulse of our hearts, the spokesman of our lips, and the center of all our hopes and longings. In his great name we pray, Amen.

Hymn of Confession Abide With Me

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Abide With Me Words by Henry Lytealt. by Justin Smith

Music by Justin Smith

© 2007 Justin Smith Music.Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Silent Confession

Assurance of Grace — from Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7 Through Jesus Christ forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace. This is the good news.

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?

We do.

Passing of the Peace — from John 13:34Hear 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!

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Abide With Me Words by Henry Lytealt. by Justin Smith

Music by Justin Smith

© 2007 Justin Smith Music.Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Words: Henry Lyte, alt. by Justin Smith Music: Justin Smith

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Hymn of Assurance Holy, Holy, Holy

Hymn of Assurance Bless the Lord

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O my soul!

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Public Domain

Holy, Holy, HolyWords by Reginald HeberMusic by John Dykes

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Public Domain

Holy, Holy, HolyWords by Reginald HeberMusic by John Dykes

Words: Reginald Heber; Music: John Dykes

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Hymn of Assurance Feast or Fallow

Story of Grace — Joel AvilaOpportunities and Concerns

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God Speaks To Us

New Testament Reading — Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.

Gospel Reading — Luke 11:5-10 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Sermon — Intercession and Action: Nehemiah Reverend Dan AdamsonSermon Text — Nehemiah 1:3-2:8 3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” 4 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father’s house have sinned.

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7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cupbearer to the king. 1 In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. 2 And the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, seeing you are not sick? This is nothing but sadness of the heart.” Then I was very much afraid. 3 I said to the king, “Let the king live forever! Why should not my face be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ graves, lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” 4 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. 5 And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ graves, that I may rebuild it.” 6 And the king said to me (the queen sitting beside him), “How long will you be gone, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me when I had given him a time. 7 And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors of the province Beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah, 8 and a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress of the temple, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall occupy.” And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me.

God Strengthens Us

Confession of Faith — Psalm 23The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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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.

Sanctus

Words of InstitutionWe 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

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Communion Hymn He Will Hold Me Fast

Words: Ada HabershonMusic: Matt Merker

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Communion PrayerLord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and revealed your-self as Father in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son: by the power of your Spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pastoral PrayerThe 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.

Prayer for those searching for truthLord 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 commitmentLord 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.

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.

Prayers for Reflection

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Benediction & Sending — Ephesians 3:16-18May God the Father strengthen you with power out of his glorious riches so that Christ would dwell in your hearts through faith. May you have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Amen.Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Thanks be to God!

PostludeEach week people are available to pray with you immediately following the service, located near the communion table.

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Music by Christopher Miner

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Words: George MathesonMusic: Christopher Miner

CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORGAround Cityview

CONTACTSDan Adamson, Senior Pastor [email protected] Schamp, Worship Director [email protected] Adamson, Children’s Ministry Director [email protected] Koonce, Administrative Coordinator [email protected] Hefner, Theological Education Coordinator [email protected] Beach, Communications Coordinator [email protected]

SoundGreeters

SnacksNursery

Sunday School

SoundGreeters

SnacksNursery

Sunday School

Danny SamudioMalissa Mackey & Drew LanphearRachel BauguesJoyce VargasNick Lake & Lynda Adamson

Gary VargasNick & Janelle LakeRob & Lela SaffleGreg BauguesCarolyn Koonce & Stephanie Samudio

SERVING THIS WEEK

SERVING NEXT WEEK

*In addition to congregational giving, we receive fundraising support from other churches and individuals to help cover operating costs.

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

EVENING PRAYER - NOT MEETING TONIGHT Our regular weekly prayer meeting is not happening Sunday, January 18. Join us next week to pray for one another, the church, the city and the world every Sunday night at the Adamson home (1812 S. Dearborn Unit 8) from 6-7pm. Contact Dan ([email protected]) for more information.

THEOLOGY: THE BASICS JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 1 / AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE We believe that the way you think about God, the Bible, and the Gospel matters to your spiritual life and discipleship. We will spend three weeks thinking together and asking questions about the basics of the Christian faith. We will explore questions like “Why does theology matter?” “Where did all the different church denominations come from?” and “what are the basic beliefs of Christianity?” Contact Craig Hefner if you have any questions.

SUPERBOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 / 4:30 PM / 2154 W. SUPERIOR Join us at the Covalle home anytime after 4:30 pm for the annual Cityview Superbowl Party. The game starts at 5:30 pm. Bring food and drinks to share.

POTLUCK SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 / AFTER WORSHIP SERVICE Stay after the service on February 8 for a congregational meeting and potluck lunch. We’ll share information about the final 2015 budget, plans for the new year, and results of the annual survey. Bring a dish and/or drink to share. Guests welcome, members strongly encouraged.

BREAKTHROUGH MANNA MINISTRIES SERVICE OPPORTUNITY THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 / 7:00 PM / 402 N. ST. LOUIS AVE. Consider joining a group of volunteers to prepare and serve dinner to a group of approximately 40 homeless men in partnership with Breakthrough Urban Ministries. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Malissa Mackey at [email protected]. Participation in Behind the Scenes tour prior to service is preferred, but not mandatory.

Online Giving If you would like to set-up online giving (one-time or recurring), please visit cityviewchicago.org/giving. If you would like to give via your phone, text (312) 697-1144.

GIVE ONLINE

Actual Monthly Giving

Budgeted Monthly Giving

Difference

Actual YTD Giving

Budgeted YTD Giving

Difference

YTD Fundraising Revenue:

11,378

12,250

872

132,011

147,000

-14,989

93,850

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* DEC 2014

January 18, 2015

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