WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTMAS DAY

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2 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTMAS DAY December 25, :00, 9:15, & 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. CHIMES PRELUDE 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 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing No. 277 SPECIAL MUSIC The Gift Goes On Harris & Cloninger SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-14 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON "Gift Wrapped Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN The First Noel No. 265 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) OFFERTORY What Child is This? Traditional Ramon Ocaño, soloist DOXOLOGY No

3 Joy to the World! No. 270 He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE LUKE 2: 1-14 (NIV) In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. 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. 3

4 Announcements for December 25, 2016 Take time to check out what s happening Youth Groups Caregiver Support Group Adult Bible Study 2016 Contributions Wednesday Night Activities Men s Fellowship 4C Fund Raiser YOUTH GROUPS Pulse and Ignite youth groups will not meet today or January 1. They will resume on January 8. The Ignite youth group will be having a lock-in on Friday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. until Saturday, January 14, at 7:00 a.m. All 6 th -8 th graders are invited. Permission slips are available in the breezeway. This will be a meaningful and fun-filled time! CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregiver Support Group will resume on Sunday, January 22, at 11:45 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY When Bible study resumes on Tuesday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 11, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall we will be traveling with Jesus from The Jordan to Jerusalem. This journey begins at The Jordan River, before we head to the wilderness and continue to Capernaum, The Mountains, Sea of Galilee, Samaria, and Jerusalem. Watch for more details beginning in January CONTRIBUTIONS In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2016 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 30 th. 4

5 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities will take a Winter break and resumes on January 11. Watch your bulletin for menu, times, and activities. MEN S FELLOWSHIP Men s Fellowship will be meeting on Saturday, January 7 th, at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. This meeting will include a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and John Wenzlau, a World Religious college professor. He will be leading a discussion on the beginnings and beliefs of Islam. For this special topic, anyone interested is welcome to attend (including women and youth). Please sign up in the breezeway or by calling the church office so we can plan food accordingly. If you have questions, call the church office at (623) Help the 4C choir without spending a dime! Get started on that New Year's resolution to clean out your closet! Big Brothers Big Sisters will pay us by the pound for your used clothing, linens, towels, blankets, stuffed animals, purses, shoes, belts, draperies, pillows, toys, books, magazines, and small kitchen and household items. The items are then reused, resold, or recycled. Everyone wins: 4C earns money while supporting a good cause, you get rid of stuff you don't need, and your old things get a new life instead of adding to the landfill. No item is too small, old, or worn. We will be collecting at the church from January (For anyone who is nearby but physically unable to bring your donations, we may be able to arrange a pickup at your house.) If you have questions, please contact Dr. Sue Kujawski (skujawski@churchatlitchfieldpark.org) or Suzanne Waltman (suzanneshelly@yahoo.com), or call the church office at (623)

6 January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 PREACHING SCHEDULE 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 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. 6

7 Calendar for the Week of December 25, 2016 Today, 12/25/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP In the breezeway 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 9:15 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary Monday, 12/26/16 OFFICE CLOSED 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 12/27/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 12/28/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Thursday, 12/29/16 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 12/30/16 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7

8 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 GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST Ramon Ocaño DEACONS :00 a.m Alan & Lisa Warne Jr., Stephen & Marjorie Koval 9:15 a.m jerry & Beverly Rounds, Iris Weise, Lily Early 10:45 a.m Phil Easley, Bill Crause, Ron & Joan Smith WELCOME BOOTHS Peter & Dana Dale, Men s Fellowship ACOLYTE :15 a.m zachary Kerfoot, Elizabeth Allen NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m allison China, Kristin Mc Namara The Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ Phone: (623) Fax: (623) Web: info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org 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 8