The Church at Litchfield Park

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1 The Church at Litchfield Park A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God 1

2 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, :00 a.m. The Church at Litchfield Park, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God, welcomes everyone who comes to the doors of this House of Prayer for all People. CHIMES PRELUDE Glorify Thy Name arr. Mark Hayes CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Name of Jesus Roy Hicks, Jr. WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER 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 forever. Amen. HYMN Jesus Calls Us No. 592 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) ANTHEM The Morning Trumpet Hugh Livingston, Jr. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON It s About Purpose Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Dear Lord and Father of Mankind No. 639 (Verses 1 & 4) OFFERTORY Oh, I Never Shall Forget the Day Ralph Carmichael Mary Meese, solo 2

3 DOXOLOGY No. 815 Jesus Calls Us No. 592 Jesus calls us; by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call. Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven LUKE 16:1-13 (NIV) Jesus told his disciples: There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. So he called him in and asked him, What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer. The manager said to himself, What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I m not strong enough to dig, and I m ashamed to beg - I know what I ll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses. So he called in each one of his master s debtors. He asked the first, How much do you owe my master? Nine hundred gallons of olive oil, he replied. The manager told him, Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it four hundred and fifty. Then he asked the second, And how much do you owe? A thousand bushels of wheat, he replied. He told him, Take your bill and make it eight hundred. The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else s property, who will give you property of your own? No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals and bulletins are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 3

4 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, :15 a.m. The Church at Litchfield Park, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God, welcomes everyone who comes to the doors of this House of Prayer for all People. CHIMES PRELUDE Glorify Thy Name arr. Mark Hayes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Name of Jesus Roy Hicks, Jr. WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Jameson Kyle Jones CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome, one and all, to this House of Prayer for All People. We gather on this day to contemplate the words of Jesus, encouraging us to gain an eternal purpose in this temporal life. P: We trust God to hold us and keep us until that day when we will be reunited with those we love to enjoy the blessings of God s presence together forever. L: God s plan for us is not on hold or delayed until we make our journey to eternity. Rather, eternity begins for us now and we are called to live this temporal life with an eternal perspective. P: May God speak to our hearts and direct us as to how we can live the promises of forever in the circumstances of this present life. HYMN Jesus Calls Us No. 592 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Confession of the Christian Community: Dear God, we acknowledge that you are the Creator of all things and as such, all things belong to you. As we have been entrusted with so much through your many blessings, help us to remember that what you have given us is intended to be reinvested. Help us to live in such a way that our resources are spent wisely in order that the blessings they provide may be multiplied in the lives of others. 4

5 L: Let us now pray together the prayer that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ taught us: P: 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 forever. Amen. ANTHEM The Morning Trumpet Hugh Livingston, Jr. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON It s About Purpose Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Dear Lord and Father of Mankind No. 639 (Verses 1, 2 & 4) OFFERTORY Oh, I Never Shall Forget the Day Ralph Carmichael Mary Meese, solo DOXOLOGY No. 815 Jesus Calls Us No. 592 Jesus calls us; by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call. Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE). Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals and bulletins are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 5

6 September 18, 2016 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:45 a.m. The Church at Litchfield Park, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God, welcomes everyone who comes to the doors of this House of Prayer for all People. PRELUDE Lord I Lift Your Name on High arr. Weber WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Sing, Sing, Sing Chris Tomlinson SPECIAL MUSIC You Never Let Go Matt Redman SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON It s About Purpose Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Shout to the Lord Darlene Zschech PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY I Can Only Imagine Bart Millard Jesse Johnson, guitar How Great is Our God Chris Tomlin How great is our God, sing with me, How great is our God and all will see how great, how great is our God. CCLI Song # BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6

7 Missions Announcements for September 18, 2016 Wednesday Night Activities Membership Orientation Youth Groups Adult Bible Study Take time to check out what s happening Chronic Illness Support Group Caregiver Support Group Interested in Music? Women s Fellowship Crafters Fellowship MISSIONS - ST. MARY S FOOD BANK Help pack and sort food items at St. Mary s Food Bank, Tuesday, September 20. We are carpooling and leaving the north parking lot at 8:00 a.m. We will be back at the church about 12:30 p.m. Sign up in Souers Hall. For more information call the church office at (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. LOUISIANA DISASTER RELIEF The church Mission Committee is issuing $1,000 of previously undesignated funds to Church World Service for the Louisiana disaster relief effort. If you would like to include a gift with this offering, please place your check with Louisiana Disaster in the memo line in the offering plate or make your donation at the church office. We have a long standing relationship with CWS and this excellent organization will see that the totality of your gift is given to the relief effort and used in the most effective way possible. We will be collecting funds through next Sunday, September 25. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION TODAY If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information about The Church at Litchfield Park, please come to our brief membership orientation in Fireside Room South immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service TODAY. New members will be received the following Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and would like to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact Peter Dale, Membership Chair, at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or call the church office at (623) WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Join us Wednesday, September 21, for dinner, Bible Study, and choir rehearsals. Don t forget, the CLP Café is open each Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in Souers Hall. The Café offers free Wi-Fi, coffee, and a quiet place to visit or study. The rec-room in Classroom 3 also opens at 4:30 with supervision and a variety of games and crafts for children to enjoy. 7

8 ADULT BIBLE STUDY Our journey from Goshen to Sinai continues in Adult Bible study on Tuesday, September 20 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 21 at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We ll be learning more about the plagues and the Israelite s departure from Egypt. Please read chapters 7-13 in Exodus beforehand if possible. Also, bring a Bible if you have one, a pencil/pen, and paper/notebook. Next week (in case you want to read ahead in Exodus) From Goshen to Sinai: The Red Sea & Obedience. The final week (October 4 & 5) of this first trip From Goshen to Sinai: Becoming a Community we ll be exploring some of aspects of living in community as the people of God. Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café & Rec Room 6:00 Dinner, 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & Rec Room September 2016 Date Kids Adults Menu Sep 21 4C Rec Room ( CR 2) Childcare Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Taco salad, refried beans, rice, sherbet Sep 28 4C Rec Room ( CR 2) Childcare Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Oven fried chicken, baked beans, salad, rolls, brownies YOUTH GROUPS Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet TODAY at 5:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Youth Handbell Choir will meet today at 3:15 p.m. in the choir room and Adrenaline Youth Choir will meet today at 4:00 p.m. in the choir room. PULSE AND IGNITE MISSION ACTIVITY Pulse and Ignite youth groups (grades 6 th 12 th ) are invited to participate in a mission activity. We will meet in our parking lot on Saturday, October 1, at 7:30 a.m. to help The Arizona Burn Foundation. We will be helping install smoke alarms throughout Litchfield Park. Permission slips are in Souers Hall. We will be working from 7:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. 8

9 CHRONIC ILLNESS PEER SUPPORT GROUP A chronic illness can be anything from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson s disease, Crohn s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It could also be a condition such as chronic migraines or back pain from a car accident. If it affects you for more than a few months, it is often considered chronic. The Chronic Illness Peer Support Group will meet the second Sunday of each month from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the South Fireside Room beginning on Sunday, October 9. Richard Wilharm, Kathy Bilak (Physician Assistant specializing in Radiation Oncology), and Pastor Lynne hope to provide an opportunity and the space for people living with a long-term illness to get together and share stories and experiences, while giving each other empathetic, emotional, and practical help. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring for a loved one, though rewarding, can also be very challenging. In many cases, the family is the primary source of support for an individual who is no longer able to care for him/herself alone. The responsibility is often very demanding of time, energy, health, and resources. Beginning Sunday, October 23, from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the South Fireside Room, Kathy Bilak (Physician Assistant specializing in Radiation Oncology) and Pastor Lynne will be hosting a support group for caregivers on the fourth Sunday of each month. The goal of the Caregiver Support Group is to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. MESSIAH, PART I For the second year, The Church at Litchfield Park will present Messiah, Part I, for the public on Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17. We would like to extend an invitation to sing it with our Chancel Choir and others from the community. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings and membership in the Chancel Choir is not required. If you are intrigued, please sign the interest sheet in Souers Hall between services. JUBILEE CHRISTIAN SINGERS If you like to sing, consider joining the Jubilee Christian Singers. This group performs at assisted-living centers in the area and spreads the joy of music and the grace of the Lord to all who hear them. Directed by Mary Meese, the group performs approximately once per month, generally on a Friday morning. As an added benefit, members generally go to lunch as a group afterward. The time commitment is minimal but the reward is tremendous. Membership in any other CLP music group is not required, nor is there an audition. If you are intrigued, please sign the interest sheet in Souers Hall between services. 9

10 WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 2 will meet at 11:30 a.m. TODAY, at the home of Jennifer Neal, at W. Holly St., Goodyear, AZ. This event will be Circle 2 s Fall Kick-Off Brunch and is a brunch themed pot-luck. All women are invited! CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP TODAY Feeling creative? If you are looking for time to work on a project or just want to meet other crafters, the Crafters Fellowship has a place for you! You are welcome to come on Sundays, at 5:00 p.m. in Zieske Hall (the church office) for a fun time of faith and fellowship. Bring any project you would like to work on and come ready to be inspired. Questions? Contact the church office at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 PREACHING SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler Phillip Miller, Seal Team Maj Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend SFC Donald S. Montgomery Lt Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall SFC Lance Otzmann EO Matthew Barton Sr A Nicholas Hemphill Shirley Parks Maj Joe Bemis Lt John R. Jackson Lt Dan Pauley SFC Jamil D Bush Lt Cmdr Shawna Jackson HTFN Deacon Price 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Maj Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez Maj Douglas Charters PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MSgt Anthony Collier CM3 Ryan McElhaney Maj Brad Walgren, Chaplain SRA Zeke Denofsky Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley Maj Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Lt Col Mike Gantt PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. 10

11 Calendar for the Week of September 18, 2016 Today, 9/18/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP In Souers Hall before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2 nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 10:20 a.m. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION in Fireside Room South 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 10:45 a.m. PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2 nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 11:30 a.m. CIRCLE 2 (off site) 3:15 p.m. YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. ADRENALINE YOUTH CHOIR in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 GREEN BAR in Watt House 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. IGNITE/PULSE (6 th 12 th grades) in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 Monday, 9/19/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 9/20/16 8:00 a.m. MISSIONS (off site) 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 9/21/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. CHILDCARE in Nursery 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. REC ROOM in Classroom 3 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. REC ROOM in Classroom 3 Thursday, 9/22/16 6:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 5 (off site) 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 9/23/16 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 11

12 ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST Debra Weber LITURGIST Shirley Robinson USHERS :00 a.m jim & Nancy Montgomery, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m jerry & Beverly Rounds, Stephen & Marjorie Koval 10:45 a.m Joan Smith, Bozena Field, Phil Easley, Bill Crause WELCOME BOOTHS Lily Early, Missions Committee ACOLYTES :15 a.m kyle Gempler & Mitchell Magee NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner Sacrament of Baptism Jameson Kyle Jones Parents: Mike & Emily Jones Grandparents: Lynn McCain & Jeff Lewis Don & Karen Jones Altar flowers are given In celebration of our 55 th anniversary on September 16 th, by Bill & Martha Schaffer. The Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ Phone: (623) Fax: (623) Web: The Ministers of this Church are its members Assisting them are: Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez