AUGUST 17, 2014

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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.

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).

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. Community Groups break for the summer months, but will resume in the Fall.

Bi-Weekly Dinner and Discussion on Work & Faith June 10 & 24; July 8 & 22; Aug 12 & 26 / 7PMJoin us as we discuss work and how it fits in with our faith and the kingdom of God. We will have 4 dinner/ discussions the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of June-August at the Adamson’s (1812 S Dearborn Unit 8). RSVP to Dan.

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

C TYVIEWpresby terian church

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 WORSHIPLet us all seek to “abide in Christ” more thoroughly than we have hitherto. Christ is the true spring of life in every believer’s soul, the head on which every member depends, the corner stone of all real sanctification. Whenever I see a child of God becoming less holy than he was, I know the secret of it — he is clinging less firmly to Christ than he did. Our root must be right, if our fruit is to abound.Brethren, let us strive after close union and communion with Christ. Let us go to Him oftener, speak with Him more frequently, trust Him more wholly, look to Him more constantly, lean upon Him more entirely. This is the way to go through the wilderness without fainting, and to run the race set before us with patience. Let us live the life of faith in the Son of God. He is the vine, and we are the branches; let all our strength be drawn from Him — separate from Him we can do nothing. He is the Sun of righteousness — let us seek our comfort in Him, and not in our own frames and feelings. - J.C. Ryle

Call to Worship — Isaiah 11:1–2, Psalm 29:2O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and the dry land, which his hands have formed.

O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Prayer of InvocationO gracious and holy God, give us diligence to seek you, wisdom to perceive you, and patience to wait for you. Grant us, O God, a mind to meditate on you, eyes to behold you, ears to listen for your Word, a heart to love you, and a life to proclaim you, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

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Immortal, Invisible,

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Hymn of Praise Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Words: Robert Robinson Music: Ashael Nettleton

Prayer of ConfessionLord, we come to confess our sins to you. We know that you are the vine and that we are the branches. You are the source of life and apart from you we can do nothing,

but we often live as though we do not need you.You call us to abide in your love,

but we refuse your love and follow our own desires and impulses.You call us to love one another as you have loved us. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

We fall short in our love for one another by preserving our own self-interests, insisting on our own way or using people for our gain. Lord Jesus, forgive us and prune us that we may bear more fruit. Abide in us that we may love one another and obey your commandments.

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Come Thou Fount

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

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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.

Assurance of Grace — Adapted from Romans 6:20-21 For when we were slaves of sin, we were free in regard to righteousness. But what fruit were we getting at that time from the things of which we are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.

In Christ, we have been set free from power and guilt of sin. In Christ, we have received the free gift of God’s love and forgiveness.

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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.

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.

Hymn of Assurance Our God Reigns / Awesome God

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Our God Reigns & Awesome GodMartin Smith, Rich Mullins

arr. Peter Schamp

©

repeat several times

Martin Smith, Rich Mullins, arr. Peter Schamp

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Hymn of Assurance Marvelous Grace

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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!

Opportunities and Concerns

Words & Music: Daniel Iverson

Hymn of Illumination Spirit of the Living God

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Spir it of the

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Spirit of the Living GodDaniel Iverson

©

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God Speaks To Us

Sermon Text — John 15:1-11 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.

Sermon — Abide in the VinePastor Luke Miedema - Campus Minister, RUF Northwestern

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Prayer of Thanksgiving and ConsecrationThe 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.

God Strengthens Us

Confession of Faith — The Apostles’ CreedChristian, 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 cruci-fied, 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.

Sanctus

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œ œ úho ly Lord,

œ œ œ œGod of power and

wmight.

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ú œ ‰ jœglo ry Ho

ú œ ‰ jœsan na, Ho

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œ ú Œhigh est!- - - - - - - -

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.ú ‰ jœLord, Ho

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Sanctus

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œ ú Œhigh est!- - - - - - - -

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Sanctus

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œ ú Œhigh est!- - - - - - - -

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Sanctus

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

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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

Communion Hymn Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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Doxology

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DoxologyWorship Through Giving

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 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.

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.

Prayers for Reflection

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Benediction & DismissalPostludeThere are women and men available to pray for your needs after the service in the front of the hall near the communion table.

God Commissions Us

Hymn of Benediction Narrow Little Road

I believe in the love of God It is an orphan’s wildest dream It is a narrow little road It is an ever-widening desert stream

Refrain: My Savior, I I will leave this road For the narrow

It is portrayed in the bread and wine Let it fortify my bones It is more than just a sign It is the fountain from that desert stone

Refrain

The love of God is the hymn of hope Let the needy join the throng Let the widow hear and cope Let the crippled rise to sing this song

Refrain

CITYVIEWCHICAGO.ORGAround Cityview

CONTACTSDan Adamson, Pastordadamson@cityviewchicago.orgCarolyn Koonce, Church Administrator carolyn.groenewold@gmail.comLynda Adamson, Children’s Ministry Coordinatorlyndabadamson@gmail.comPeter Schamp, Music Directorpschamp@gmail.comBonnie Beach, Communications Coordinator bonnie.e.beach@gmail.com

SoundGreeters

SnacksNursery

Sunday School

SoundGreeters

SnacksNursery

Sunday School

Danny SamudioMatt & Whitney CovalleLela & Rob SaffleKatie JasinskiNot Meeting

Gary VargasNick Lake & Drew LanphearWhitney CovalleTing Ting YangNot Meeting

SERVING THIS WEEK

SERVING NEXT WEEK

*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.

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.

GATHERINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTSNO EVENING PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST We will pick back up our weekly prayer at the Adamson home starting in September.

HOST A SUNDAY LUNCH! 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 still need a few hosts for the next few months. Please contact Dan Adamson or Carolyn Koonce if you would be willing to serve in this way.

BI-WEEKLY DINNER & DISCUSSION ON WORK & FAITH AUGUST 26 / 7PM Join us as we discuss work and how it fits in with our faith and the kingdom of God. We’ll meet at the Adamson home (1812 S Dearborn Unit 8). Please RSVP to Dan.

AFTER-CHURCH POTLUCK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH Join us immediately following the service for a potluck and congregational meeting to hear about the upcoming fall events at Cityview. Please bring a dish to share.

COMMUNITY GROUPS Community groups will resume the week of September 8. Details about group logistics will be coming soon.

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:

7,693

12,250

-4,557

78,588

85,750

-7,162

67,487

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$

$

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CONGREGATIONAL GIVING* JUNE 2014