Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 6, 2012

“Jesus is the one who was set apart Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of Holiness by his resurrection from the dead.”

Romans 1:4

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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:

Cross and Sun Rays 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

“Christians are called to be counter-cultural- not in all respects, as though every single aspect of human society and culture were automatically and completely bad, but at least in being prepared to think through each aspect of life. We

must be ready to challenge those parts where the present age shouts, or perhaps whispers seductively, that it would be easier and better to do things that way, while the age to come, already begun in Jesus, insists that belonging to the new

creation means that we must live this way instead.” N.T. Wright

God Calls Us Call to Worship – 1 Corinthians 15:20-27

Leader: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since

death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the

kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For

he "has put everything under his feet.”

Prayer of Adoration

Leader: Praise be to you, God our Father.

All: Creator of heaven and earth, you have brought us out of darkness and into your wonderful

light.

Leader: Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

All: You were crucified for our death and raised again for our life.

Leader: Praise be to you, Holy Spirit.

All: You lead us in the truth, making known to us gospel of our crucified and risen Savior.

Praise be to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The One True and Living God.

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Hymn of Praise Come, Holy Spirit, Come

Hymn of Praise Crown Him With Many Crowns

Words: Joseph Hart Music: Hiram Ring

Words: Matthew Bridges Music: George J. Elvey

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God Cleanses Us

Prayer of Confession

Leader: Jesus Christ, the resurrected Lord, is the Light of the World. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. Let us open our hearts to the Lord and confess our sins in

humility and faith.

[silent confession]

Leader: Almighty God, our hearts are open to you.

All: Reveal to us our sins that we hide from you, from others, and from ourselves.

[silent confession]

Leader: Almighty God, we have been apathetic towards you.

All: Forgive us for our indifference and reveal to us your power and glory.

[silent confession]

Leader: Almighty God, have mercy on us and fill us with your Spirit.

All: Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.

Hymn of Confession O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile

Words: Amy Porter

Music: Frederick Faber

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Assurance of Grace - from Romans 8:1-2, 11

Leader: There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life sets us free from the law of sin and death. And if the Spirit of God who

raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, God who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to our mortal bodies through the Spirit, who lives in us.

All: 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.

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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Hymn of Comfort I Boast No More

Words: Isaac Watts

Music: Sandra McCracken

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Hymn of Assurance Praise the Lord, the Almighty

Opportunities and Concerns

Receiving New Members

Christina Jenq Dan Hoard Jodi Hoard Jerry Jasinski Katie Jasinski Greg Kirschling Paul Leo Annelise Strommen Jonathan Zee

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: Joachim Neander Music: Traditional German Melody

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God Speaks To Us

Sermon Text – Romans 12: 1-2

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the

renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Leader: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!

Sermon The Hope of the Resurrection: New Growth Reverend Dan Adamson

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God Strengthens Us

Confession of Faith- The Apostles’ Creed

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration

Communion

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.

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: 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

God Commissions Us

Hymn of Benediction O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

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.

Words: George Matheson

Music: Chris Miner

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Benediction

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

Wednesday Night Community Group- A community group meets in the

West Loop on Wednesday nights at 7 pm for dinner and prayer/ discussion.

This group is always open to new participants. Talk to Dan Adamson for

more information.

Women’s Community Group- Meets every other Tuesday night at 6:30 pm.

Talk to Erica Oh for more information.

Men’s Group- Meets at 6:30 am on Friday mornings at Paul Leo’s place (737

West Washington, Unit 2002). Talk to Dan Hoard for more information.

Potluck and Congregational Meeting- Sunday, May 20th, plan to stay after

church for a meal and hear more about what is happening at Cityview. Bring

a dish to share.

May Lunch in the Loop Tuesday, May 29th at noon, join fellow Cityview

members for lunch. Meet at Chase Tower - 10 S. Dearborn St., Ground Floor

in the table area). Contact Danny with questions (dannytkim@gmail.com or

773.875.0139).

Serving This Week

Sound/ Set-Up Josh Koonce

Greeters

Kylene Young

Emily Adamson

Malissa Mackey

Bread Kylene Young

Snacks Christina Jenq

Nursery Alice Chin

Sunday School Charlynne Bowsher

Serving Next Week

Sound/ Set-Up Joel Avila

Greeters Drew and Stacy Gordon

Bread Hilary Clark

Snacks Jenny Avila

Nursery Danny Kim

Sunday School Carolyn Koonce

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

March 2012

Congregational Giving*

Actual Monthly Giving: $ 10,794

Budgeted Monthly Giving: $ 12,250 Difference:

$ (1,456)

Actual YTD Giving: $ 27,307 Budgeted 2012 Giving YTD: $ 37,750

Difference: $ (9,443)

*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.