WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday

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1 April 13, 2014 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday 8:00 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 Blessed Is He Tom Fettke PROCESSION OF PALMS Children CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed Is He Tom Fettke Joyful Noise & V.I.P., Children s Community Christian Choir HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna No. 297 (Verses 1 and 3) ANTHEM Hosanna and Hallelujah arr. Joel Raney Chancel Choir, Joyful Noise, V.I.P., and Marilyn Chandler, Lisa Hegarty, Sue Wetzel, Handbells SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:1-11 SERMON It s All About Expectations Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN All Glory, Laud and Honor No. 300 (Verses 1 & 3) OFFERTORY The Holy City Weatherly & Adams Bill Trejbal, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 We Will Glorify No. 301 We will glorify the King of kings; we will glorify the Lamb. We will glorify the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am. Hallelujah to the King of kings; Hallelujah to the Lamb. Hallelujah to the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am. BENEDICTION 2

2 POSTLUDE MATTHEW 21:1-11 (NIV) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away. This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: Say to Daughter Zion, See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey. The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, Who is this? The crowds answered, This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 3

3 April 13, 2014 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday 4 9:15 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Blessed Is He Tom Fettke BRINGING IN THE LIGHT PROCESSION OF PALMS Children CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed Is He Tom Fettke Joyful Noise & V.I.P., Children s Community Christian Choir CONFIRMATION Kelly Alward Zachary Rynes CONFIRMATION THROUGH BAPTISM Kristen Dailey Hailey Leister Mitchell Dailey Jack Schaaf CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! L: This day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed king by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. P: Let these branches be for us signs of his victory; and grant that we who bear them may always acclaim Jesus Messiah by walking in his ways. L: May we trust in his death and rising which provides, for all, the way of entry into your eternal kingdom. P: Through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. HYMN Hosanna, Loud Hosanna No. 297 (Verses 1 and 3) PALM SUNDAY RESPONSIVE PRAYER: L: Lord God, today, we wave our palm branches, cry for help, and lay the green leaves on the dusty ground P: in hopes that our prayers will reach your ears. L: Save us, God, from our greed, our arrogance, our selfishness; from our ignorance, our apathy, our complicity.

4 P: Save us, God, from sickness and abuse; from people who would have us be someone other than ourselves. L: Following Jesus calls us to sacrifice and yield; sit still and explore; forgive and love. P: So we ask you, and we ask each other for help, for companionship, for love. L: Will you enliven us to help each other? To share the bread and the cup not only with our loved ones but with our enemies, too? P: Lord, help us to be your hands and feet this Holy Week. L: Let us now pray together the prayer our Lord 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 Hosanna and Hallelujah arr. Joel Raney Chancel Choir, Joyful Noise, V.I.P., and Marilyn Chandler, Lisa Hegarty, Sue Wetzel, Handbells SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:1-11 (Page 3) SERMON It s All About Expectations Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN All Glory, Laud and Honor No. 300 OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY The Holy City Weatherly & Adams Bill Trejbal, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 We Will Glorify No. 301 We will glorify the King of kings; we will glorify the Lamb. We will glorify the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am. Hallelujah to the King of kings; Hallelujah to the Lamb. Hallelujah to the Lord of lords, who is the great I Am. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 5

5 April 13, 2014 Contemporary Worship Service Palm Sunday 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. PROCESSION OF PALMS Children WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All Glory Laud and Honor SPECIAL MUSIC Hosanna C. Christensen & T. Ostrini SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:1-11 (Page 3) SERMON It s All About Expectations Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION We Will Glorify Twila Paris OFFERTORY Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Baloche/Brown Adrenaline Youth Choir Hosanna Carl Tuttle Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest! Lord, we lift up Your name, with hearts full of praise; be exalted, O Lord my God, Hosanna in the highest! CCLI Song # Integrity s Hosanna! Music BENEDICTION POSTLUDE CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6

6 We Welcome The Confirmands Kelly Alward Mitchell Dailey Zachary Rynes Kristen Dailey Hailey Leister Jack Schaaf Announcements for April 13, 2014 Take time to check out what s happening Holy Week Services Wednesday Nights Easter Egg Hunt Graduation Sunday Easter Lilies Missions Pulse Golf Tournament W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop Spaghetti Dinner Women s Fellowship HOLY WEEK SERVICES Be sure to mark your calendar for several events during Holy Week! On Thursday, April 17 th, a Maundy Thursday communion service will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, April 18 th, there will be a Good Friday Tenebrae service at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Easter Sunday is April 20 th. We will have the Sunrise Service in the Palm Court at 6:00 a.m., as well as three worship services at 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 a.m. Remember, we will be Flowering the Crosses at all services on Easter morning except at 6:00 a.m., so plan to bring flowers for this beautiful tradition. EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5 th grade, will be on Saturday, April 19 th, at 10:00 a.m. We will have songs, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, and lots of eggs! Bring your family and friends to this wonderful celebration. 7

7 LAST DAY TO PURCHASE EASTER LILIES Easter lilies may be ordered TODAY, in Souers Hall between services. The cost of a lily is $10.00 and will need to be paid at the time of placing order. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the Sanctuary. You will be able to take your lily home after Easter service. For more information contact the church office at (623) GOLF TOURNAMENT Calling all golfers! It is time to register for this year s Pulse Golf tournament fundraiser. This year s tournament will be held at the Wigwam Resort on Saturday, May 17 th. The tournament will include lots of great contests and prizes along the way. You may sign up between services in the breezeway. The price is $100 per golfer ($65 for Wigwam members). The price includes 18 holes of golf, driving range balls, a fajita buffet lunch, and lots of fun. All proceeds from this event will help fund our Pulse youth group s summer mission trip to Los Angeles. Registration and payment deadline is Sunday, May 11 th. SPAGHETTI DINNER The Pulse youth group will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Friday, May 16 th. Seatings available at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! The menu, made and prepared by Chef Hopely, includes: salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, and dessert. There will be raffles throughout the evening as well. Tickets are available in between services in the breezeway. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Your ticket purchase includes one raffle ticket! You may also help our fundraising efforts in sponsoring a hole for the golf tournament or making a general donation. All earnings will help us fund the summer mission trip to Los Angeles. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM Wednesday night programs will resume on the 23 rd. GRADUATION SUNDAY Graduation Sunday will be May 18 th. If you have a family member that is graduating from any school, not just high school or college, please contact the church office at (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org by Thursday, May 1 st. MISSIONS All those interested in more information on a Hands On Mission Trip for the week of October 5 th to October 11 th, to El Paso, Texas, please sign up in Souers Hall between services. 8

8 W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, April 17 th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F. projects, missions and ministries. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, April 16 th, from 8:30 11:00 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) or Millie Ezell (623) WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 2 Summer Salads and socializing is the program for the evening of Tuesday, April 22 nd, at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in Marie Ludlow s backyard, W Green Hollow Terrace (in Litchfield Greens). Please bring your favorite salad to share. Hostesses will provide drinks, dessert and paper products. Call for directions or to RSVP to Jane Sparks, (623) , pagosaprincess@gmail.com or Nancy Oreshack (623) , noreshack@cox.net or Marie Ludlow (623) , marie.ludlow@cox.net. Circle 3 Wednesday, April 23 rd, at 11:30 a.m. will be a lunch at La Bona Pasta, W Indian School Rd, east of the Litchfield Park Post Office. The restaurant faces the corner of Indian School Rd and Osborn, turn left at the shopping center entrance across from the Post Office, parking in the back. The menu is soup and salad (with a choice of one of two soups). The cost is $12.00 which includes lunch, iced tea or coffee, tax and tip. Hostesses are Dorothy Ness Everett and Diane Piehl. Please RSVP via to Diane at dianewalterpiehl@cox.net or phone to Dorothy at (623) by Monday, April 20 th. Circle 5 Circle 5 will meet Thursday, April 24 th, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Ellen Williamson, W Colter St, Litchfield Park. Marcy Clement and Dortha Apland will co-host. Call Ellen for directions at (480) , or contact Marcy Clement at (602) or meclement14@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP. Newcomers are always welcome! Circle 6 Circle 6 will meet Wednesday, April 23 rd (changed due to Holy Week), at 6:45 p.m. in the Watt House, following the Wednesday night family dinner. There will be a Mother s Day craft project to work on. Nursery care and children s activities are available. Contact Aimee Wickersham at abwickersham@gmail.com or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) for more information. 9

9 Apr 20 Apr 27 May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 APRIL/MAY PREACHING SCHEDULE 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Easter 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 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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. The Church at Litchfield Park Easter Calendar 2014 Date Event Time Location Thu, Apr. 17 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Fri, Apr. 18 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Sat, Apr. 19 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Meet in Souers Hall Sun, Apr. 20 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services 6:00 am 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am Palm Court Sanctuary Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service). Mon, Apr 21 Easter Monday Holiday Office Closed PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend SFC Lance Otzmann MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Shirley Parks Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez Lt Dan Pauley EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II HTFN Deacon Price MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee MAJ Brendan Rowe 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney 1 st Lt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban SSgt Derek Adrian Urban SPC Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple DOD Civilian Derek Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. 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

10 Calendar for the Week of April 13, 2014 Today, 04/13/2014 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 2 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2 nd grades) in Classroom 3 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Classroom 4 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 2 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2 nd grades) in Classroom 3 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Classroom 4 5:00 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall Monday, 04/14/2014 7:30 a.m. LINKS PLAYERS GOLF FELLOWSHIP at Red s Wigwam 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 04/15/ :00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS in Choir Room 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North BELL TOWER DEADLINE Wednesday, 04/16/2014 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT STORE WORK DAY at Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary Thursday, 04/17/2014 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT STORE at Watt House 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. NURSERY 6:30 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary Friday, 04/18/ :00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 04/19/ :00 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 11

11 ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST Debra Weber LITURGIST Bill Crause USHERS :00 a.m Richard & Brenda Morgan, Ron & Betty Gerlak 9:15 a.m Barbara Herwick, Jim Rowe, Harold & Sharon Matz 10:45 a.m Mike & Dusty Perez, Paul & Jody Hess ACOLYTES :15 a.m desmond Sager, Ben Walgren NURSERY :00 a.m Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner Altar flowers are given In honor of June Schaaf, by John & Kathy Schaaf. In honor of the Confirmation Class, by John & Kathy Schaaf. 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. James Butler, Executive Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 12