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In Him All Things Cohere
19th Sunday of Pentecost
October 19, 2014
Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago
To speak of sin by itself, to speak of it apart from the realities of creation and
grace, is to forget the resolve of God. God wants shalom and will pay any
price to get it back. Human sin is stubborn, but not as stubborn as the grace
of God and not half so persistent, not half so ready to suffer to win its way.
—Cornelius Plantinga
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Gather to Worship
For your convenience, we have a staffed nursery for infants and toddlers and a live video feed of
the service in the All Saints Room downstairs. Christian Education for children and adults starts at
10.45am. See the announcements on page 13 for class locations.
Welcome
Silent moment to prepare for worship
By your power may we, with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length and
height and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be
filled with your fullness. Amen.
Call to Worship
Praise My Soul, Words: Henry F Lyte, 1834, Music: John Goss, 1869
from Psalm 98
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
Oh sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for us.
The LORD has made known his salvation;
he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.
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I Sing the Mighty Power of God, Words: Isaac Watts, 1715. Music: Gesangbuch der H. W. K.
Hofkapelle, 1784
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Leader:
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Invocation
Prayer, Rev. David Bryan
Children ages 4-8 are now dismissed for children’s worship.
All:
Abbeville, Words: Benjamin Beddome, 1800; Music: The Sacred Harp, E.J. King, 1844
Confession and Assurance
Invitation to Confess, from Isaiah 64
Leader:
All:
We have all become like one who is unclean,
And all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.
Leader:
All:
We all fade like a leaf,
And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
Leader:
All:
There is no one who calls upon your name,
Who rouses himself to take hold of you;
Leader:
All:
For you have hidden your face from us,
And have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities.
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All:
Sing to Confess
Panting for Heaven, Words: The Sacred Harp, Melissa Norton, vs2, 2012 ; Music: M. Norton. 2012
Assurance of Pardon, from Isaiah 64 and 2 Corinthians 4
All:
Sing to Assure, verse 2, bridge
Leader:
All:
But now, O Lord, you are our Father;
we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Leader:
And we have this treasure, Christ, in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing
power belongs to God and not to us.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is
being renewed day by day to the glory of God.
All:
Sing to Assure, “Your kingdom come to our eyes...”
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Teach the Word
Lessons from the Word, read by Abigail Austin j, Tyler Hallenbeck k
Old Testament Lesson -
Isaiah 2:2-3
Gospel Lesson -
Matthew 28:18-20
Reader:
All:
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
O Splendor of the Father’s Light, Words: St. Ambrose (340-397). Music: mode 1, Antiphoner, 1400’s
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The Word
Pastor David Salsedo, The Mystery Revealed
Sermon Text: Colossians 1:24-29
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up
what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of
which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given
to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages
and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known
how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is
Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching
everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I
toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Celebrate the Table
The Great Thanksgiving **see page 15
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
Leader:
All:
The Lord be with you . . .
And also with you.
The Lord be with you . . .
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts . . .
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God . . .
It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
Lift up your hearts . . .
We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God . . .
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God,
It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
Passing the Peace
2 Corinthians 13:11-14: Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in
peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All
the saints greet you.
Greet each other in the Name of Christ
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All:
Song to Prepare for the Table
All the Poor and Powerless, Words and Music by David Leonard and Leslie Jordan, 2011
Celebrate the Table
Distribute the Bread & Cup
Please note that we serve both red wine and white grape juice.
There are gluten-free wafers available.
Receiving Communion
Communion (also called The Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist) is the family meal of
baptized Christians. We invite all to partake of this sacrament who trust in Jesus Christ
alone for salvation, and seek strength to live more faithfully for him.
Following the invitation
• Come forward to receive the elements (bread, then juice or wine) along the center aisle.
• When you receive the elements, do not partake of them at that time, rather, return with the
bread and cup to your seats – by way of the side aisles. Feel free to reflect or pray during this time
while you wait for instruction for us to partake of the elements together.
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Song for Communion, you are welcome to join
All:
Jesus! We Bow Before Thy Feet, Words: Isaac Watts, 1700s, Music, The Sacred Harp, 1850, arr. vdbijl,
2014
Leader:
All:
All Sing:
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Respond to the Table
Remembering your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,
we take from your creation this bread and this wine
and joyfully celebrate his dying and rising,
as we await the day of his coming.
With thanksgiving we offer our very selves to you
to be a living and holy sacrifice
dedicated to your service.
Great is this mystery of faith:
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
“Jesus We Bow,” verse 7
Call To Community
Romans 12:4-8: For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have
the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of
another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them...
In Community
Announcements about Covenant events and opportunities during the coming weeks
The Giving of Our Gifts
Please take a moment to fill out the pew pads found in your seat by the center aisle.
This lets our leadership know of your presence, and also helps you to learn the names of
your fellow worshippers.
All:
Doxology, Words: Thomas Ken, 1709, Music, German Psalter, 1561
Go With Joy
A Song to Send, please join on the facing page
Leader:
Benediction
Musicians at Covenant Today: Megan Besley, vocal; McKenna Glorioso, violin, piano; Kevin
Jones, guitar, mandolin, vocal; Melissa Norton, piano, accordion, vocal; Brian Riggs, upright bass,
banjo; Iva Riggs, vocal.
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Blessed be the Name, Words: Wil­liam H. Clark; 1843-1901. Music: Ralph E. Hud­son, 1888
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All songs not under public domain are used by permission, CCLI #1776100
Covenant Life
worshipjoinserve
How can you get connected into the life of the church? Here are
the three ways:
Worship. Come to church on Sunday! Ordering our lives together
around the Gospel every Sunday has a profound impact on our lives
during the week. Being here on Sunday also affords opportunities
to develop relationships after the services, in Christian Education
classes, and at Common Ground.
Join a Group. Joining a group is the prime way to receive care
at Covenant, and the best way to begin to have Covenant be a
‘home’ for you. Groups are the lifeblood of the church during the
week. We have lots of groups at Covenant: women’s and men’s
groups, a mom’s group, and mixed small groups that meet in homes.
To find out more about joining a group, contact Pastor David
Salsedo ([email protected]). If you’re interested
in receiving one-on-one mentoring and discipleship in the faith,
women can contact Beth Reece ([email protected]) and
men can contact David Salsedo (dsalsedo@covenantchicago.
org)
Serve. Every week there are numerous opportunities to serve at
Covenant and elsewhere listed in the back of the order of worship.
Along with being good for the people and places you serve, using
your gifts side by side with other believers is one of the ways we
grow and mature in the faith.
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Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church
a church, a city, and a world continually made new by the grace of Christ
Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church. We are glad you’re here. Free parking is provided in the lot at
the back of the church and in the surrounding neighborhood.
WEEKLY AT COVENANT
1st service
2nd service
Prelude:8:50am10:35am
Worship:9:00am 10:45am
Children’s Worship: (ages 4-8)9:20am
Children’s Sunday School: 10:45am
Youth Sunday School: (6th-12th grade, Ed. Bldg.)
10:45am
Adult Christian Education (Ed. Bldg)10:45am
EVERY WEEK
Monday Church office closed
Al-Anon, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
AA, 7pm, Gym
Tuesday
Adult Floor Hockey, 7pm, Gym
Wednesday
Parent’s Bible Study, 6.30pm, All Saints Rm.
Thursday
Mom’s Bible Study, 10am, All Saints Rm.
Friday
AA (Women’s), 7pm, All Saints Rm.
The Covenant Connection:
To receive more details on events
and news subscribe to our
newsletter, Covenant Connection.
Send an email with your request
to connection@covenantchicago.
org, or subscribe online at http://
covenantchicago.org.
Join
WEEKLY EVENTS
Co-Ed Soccer: Join others from Covenant and the local community for co-ed, mixed skill level soccer. The
group meets Sundays at 5 pm in Wicker Park. Contact Josh Norton at [email protected] for more
information.
Covenant Volleyball: Join others from Covenant for competitive level volleyball in the gym. We play most
Fridays in the Fall through Memorial Day at 8 pm and everyone is welcome! If you would like more information,
or to be added to the email list, contact Linda Gehrs at [email protected].
Mom’s Bible Study: The Mom’s Bible Study meets from 10-11:30 each Thursday in the All Saints Room at
Covenant and childcare is available. Email Allison Baker ([email protected]) for more information or to
be added to the group’s email list.
Mission Committee Meeting: The Mission Committee will meet today following the second service to discuss
Covenant’s ongoing mission activity. If you’d like to learn more about Covenant’s involvement with mission,
please plan to join us.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Trauma Healing Equipping Workshop. As a part of this year’s Mission Conference, the Mission Committee
is hosting a free workshop to introduce participants to ways that restoration can be brought to survivors of
genocide, trafficking, domestic abuse, urban violence, and other traumatic events. It will be led by Dr. Harriet
Hill, program director of the Trauma Healing Institute at American Bible Society; Rebecca Deng, a former
Lost Girl of Sudan and delegate to the UNHCR; and Mona Hennein, producer of the new documentary, Hope
Rising: Stories of Trauma & Healing. Saturday, October 25, 8:30am-2pm, in the Education Building. Lunch
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and childcare will be provided. RSVPs and questions can be directed to [email protected].
2014 Mission Conference: Covenant welcomes American Bible Society’s ministries, She’s My Sister and the
Trauma Healing Institute to speak at our annual mission conference. On Saturday, October 25 from 8:30 am to
2 pm, join others from Covenant for a trauma healing workshop. On Sunday, October 26, Rev. Dr. Bagudekia
Alobeyo, the program director for She’s My Sister in central Africa, will preach during both services. At 10:45
am, Jane Jelgerhuis and Rebecca Deng from She’s My Sister will host a Sunday School class. To learn more,
contact [email protected].
Cavillon Orphan Project: If you currently sponsor an orphan through the Cavillon Orphan Project, please
pick up a newsletter and updated photo of your orphan on the welcome table at the back of the church. Picture
and details from the most recent Haiti trip can be found on the Mission bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. If
you are interested in sponsoring a child at the Cavillon Orphanage, please contact orphanproject12@gmail.
com.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Awana: Our weekly Kids’ Club meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Education Building
throughout the school year and trains children in biblical truths, facilitates Bible memorization, and allows
them to participate in fun games. If your child, ages 3 through 6th grade, is interested in participating, contact
Jenny Geishert at [email protected].
Serve
AT COVENANT
To find out more about service opportunities, please e-mail [email protected].
Meals Ministry: The Meals Ministry is looking for volunteers to prepare meals for families in need. If interested,
please e-mail [email protected].
Ushers Wanted: Please consider serving our community as an usher. For details regarding responsibilities
and to join a team, please contact Jay Schommer at [email protected].
Common Ground Volunteers: Common Ground is Covenant’s fellowship time over bagels and coffee from
10:15-10:45. More volunteers are needed to help slice bagels and brew coffee or help with clean up. Common
Ground volunteers serve once every 4-6 weeks, for a half hour before or after Common Ground. If you, your
family or your small group would be interested in serving in this way, please contact Joann Morgun at joann.
[email protected].
Musicians: If you are a musician and would like to be involved with Covenant’s music on Sunday mornings
please contact Paul van der Bijl at [email protected]
IN THE COMMUNITY
Coordinate Meals for Breakthrough: Covenant would like to restart serving dinner at Breakthrough
Men’s Shelter once a month. We are currently looking for a coordinator to organize volunteers and meals
for this monthly service opportunity. If you are interested in helping in this way, please contact mercy@
covenantchicago.org.
Partner with World Relief: Covenant is looking for several volunteers to partner with World Relief over
the coming months. Volunteers are needed in November to organize and sort World Relief’s storage area.
Volunteers are also needed for World Relief’s ESL and tutoring program for youth and adults. Tutors are asked
to make a 3 month commitment to tutor once a week, either in the homes of refugees or in the World Relief
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Chicago offices. For more information on either service opportunity, please contact mercy@covenantchicago.
org. World Relief is also collecting supplies for refugee families. They are currently in need of winter coats and
boots, blankets, kitchen trash cans, tables and chairs. To schedule a pick up of these items, contact Kendra
Wright at [email protected].
Thanksgiving Mercy Bin: Covenant is joining with Cru Inner City to provide Thanksgiving dinners for 20
families in need. Covenant will collect the following items through November 9 in the Mercy Bin located in the
narthex:
- cans of cut green beans (14-15 oz)
- cans of whole kernel corn (14-15 oz)
- cans of cranberry sauce (15-16 oz)
- boxes of brownie mix
- boxes of chicken Stove Top stuffing (6 oz)
- boxes of corn muffin mix (8.5 oz)
- bottles of apple juice (64 oz, no glass containers)
News & Announcements
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:7-9
Meals Ministry: The Meals Ministry provides meals for individuals and families in times of need. If you
have recently had a baby, are in a period of transition, or have suffered a loss, please contact meals@
covenantchicago.org to request a meal.
Mothers-to-Be:
October 17 - Katie Harrison, October 19 - Katie DeVries, October 28 - Lezlie Mackie, November 26 - Katie
Bozylinsky, December 4 - Patricia Ritsman, December 17 - Beth Nielsen, December 17 - Raquel Pichardo
Allison, December 19 - Jessalyn Garvey, December 24 - Angie Kuna, January 30 - Lesley Stump, February
9 - Glenda Monterey, February 17 - Sandy Schommer
To be added to this list as a pregnant or adopting mother, please contact the church office (office@
covenantchicago.org)
Volunteers for This Week
Ushers 9:00 am - Jay Schommer, Jim Humes, Jerry and Keary Bramwell
Ushers 10:45 am - Barry Brown, Roger Engelmann, Linda Gehrs, Mark Hicks, Jonathan Womack
Common Ground - Paul and Joann Morgun, Abigail Austin, Amy Lewis
Communion Servers - Brad and Amy Lewis (9:00); Linda Gehrs, Marty Sartini Garner (10:45)
Volunteers for Next Week
Ushers 9:00 am - Josh Norton, Melissa Norton, Chuck Michalek, Ryan Von Drehle, Ben Miller
Ushers 10:45 am - David Nienhueser, Matt Ver Steeg, Jeff Tabares, Brian Manley
Common Ground - Oldham Small Group
Liturgy at Covenant - Examining aspects of Covenant’s order of worship
** The Great Thanksgiving
This beautiful invitation has historically been tied to the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and it
usually precedes the celebration of the Table which is called the eucharistic (or “thanksgiving”). In
latin it is called the sursum corda (which means “Let us lift up our hearts” and it bids us acknowledge
our absolute dependence on the Most High, who desires to commune with us who are made in his
image.
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Pastoral Staff
Aaron Baker
Pastor: x31, [email protected]
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David Salsedo
Associate Pastor: x39, [email protected]
Jeff Schneider
Assistant Pastor: x24, [email protected]
Support Staff
Larissa Atkinson
Director of Ministries: x40, [email protected]
Michele Dillon
Director of Lay Counseling Ministries: x22, [email protected]
Jenny Geishert
Youth Director: x37, [email protected]
Tyler Hallenbeck
Seminary Intern: [email protected]
Gene Pierson
Director of Finance & Property: x35, [email protected]
Lenae van der Bijl
Director of Children’s Ministries: x38, [email protected]
Paul van der Bijl
Director of Worship and Music: x33, [email protected]
Session
Aaron Baker (Moderator), David Dillon, John Loritsch, David Salsedo, Bill Scholtens, Larry Shover
Please direct correspondence for the Session to [email protected].
Diaconate
Jenna Hania, Lauren Ireland, Brad Lewis, Josh Norton, Patricia Ritsman, Jay Schommer, Tom Smith (Chair),
Jonathan Spalink, Ryan von Drehle
Treasurer: Dana Scheerhorn
- If you’re in need or wish to speak with a deacon, you can email us at [email protected].
- To make an appointment with a lay counselor please contact Michele Dillon at laycounseling@
covenantchicago.org or call the church and leave a message on ext. 22 and we will
promptly get back to you.
a church, a city, and a world continually made new by the grace of Christ
2012 W. Dickens, Chicago, IL 60647, (Education Building: 2022 W. Dickens)
phone: 773.486.9590, fax: 773.486.9591
www.covenantchicago.org
Covenant Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in
America and is located within the bounds of the Chicago Metro Presbytery.