Third Sunday of Lent

March 11, 2012

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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

“[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: To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens!

All: 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 our

God, until he has mercy upon us

Leader: Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, for we have had more than enough of contempt.

All: Our soul has had more than its fill of the scorn of those who are at ease, of

the contempt of the proud.

* 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

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.

Words: St. Francis of Assisi

Music: Traditional German Melody

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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: Amen.

Leader: Lord Jesus, we have been ashamed of your suffering,

so we have kept our distance from others who suffer:

Christ, have mercy.

All: Amen.

Leader: 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: 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.

All: Amen.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Words and Music: William Cowper

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.

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.

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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: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: 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

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 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.

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.

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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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

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.

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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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 8th, 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

Greeters Jim and Peggy Adamson

Bread Hilary Clark

Snacks Lynda Adamson

Nursery Marci Chin

Sunday School Lynda Adamson

Serving Next Week

Sound/ Set-Up Evan Devries

Greeters Emily Adamson, Malissa Mackey, Kylene Young

Bread Lynda Adamson

Snacks Susan Young

Nursery Jason Clark

Sunday School Charlynne Bowsher

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

February 2011

Congregational Giving*

Actual Monthly Giving: $ 9,656

Budgeted Monthly Giving: $ 12,250 Difference:

$ (2,594)

Actual YTD Giving: $ 16,513 Budgeted 2011 Giving YTD: $ 24,500

Difference: $ (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.