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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 19, :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 We Bow Down arr. Weber 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. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come to This House of Prayer Isaac M. Singer HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No. 43 (Verses 1 & 4) ANTHEM The Mighty Power of God Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Givers & Takers Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Firm a Foundation No. 408 (Verses 1 & 4) OFFERTORY The Old Rugged Cross George Bennard Rev. Judson Souers, soloist 2

3 DOXOLOGY No. 815 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No. 43 Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all; to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in C Major J. S. Bach LEVITICUS 19:1-2, 9-18 (NIV) The Lord said to Moses, Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the Lord your God. Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. Do not defraud or rob your neighbor. Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight. Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the Lord. Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly. Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor s life. I am the Lord. Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. 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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 19, :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 We Bow Down arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come to This House of Prayer Isaac M. Singer CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome one and all to this celebration of our faith in God as we gather today to seek God s direction for our lives. P: We long to please God and live lives that demonstrate God s presence with us and God s blessings upon us. L: God has revealed to us what is good and what God requires of us: But to act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. P: May God encourage and equip us to live like this and to make those around us better as we humbly serve God. HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No. 43 (Verses 1, 2 & 4) CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Dear God we come before you today with open hearts. We are a blessed people because of your presence with us and because of your generous provision. Help us to realize that this is not intended to be the culmination of our lives, but the beginning; that you have blessed us in order that we might bless others. Guide us in wisdom as we seek to honor you by passing on our blessings to those around us. 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 Mighty Power of God Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Givers & Takers Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Firm a Foundation No. 408 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) OFFERTORY The Old Rugged Cross George Bennard Rev. Judson Souers, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No. 43 Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball, to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all; to Him all majesty ascribe, and crown Him Lord of all! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in C Major J. S. Bach 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 February 19, 2017 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 6 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, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All Things Are Possible Darlene Zschech SPECIAL MUSIC Draw Me Close Kelly Carpenter SCRIPTURE READING Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Givers & Takers Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Salvation Belongs to Our God Adrian Howard and Pat Turner PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY The Heart of Worship Matt Redman All Things Are Possible Darlene Zschech Your praise is always on my lips, Your word is living in my heart, and I will praise You with a new song, my soul will praise You Lord. You fill my life with greater joy yes, I delight myself in You, and I will praise you with a new song, my soul will bless you Lord. When I am weak You make me strong. When I m poor I know I m rich, for in the power of Your name. All things are possible, all things are possible, all things are possible, all things are possible! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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.

7 Announcements for February 19, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Annual Meeting Wednesday Night Activities Membership Orientation Movie Night Scholarships Caregivers Support Group Adult Bible Study Women s Fellowship 4C & Youth Activities W.C.S.F. Opportunity Missions The annual meeting for the church will be on Sunday, February 26 th, at 11:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. This is when new officers and the budget will be voted on. The meeting is open to everyone, but only church members may vote. Please mark your calendar to attend this meeting. Your attendance is important in the planning for the future of our church, and a quorum of the congregation is needed. The Rec Room will be available for children of all ages during the meeting. The 2016 Annual Report is available today, from an usher or during the week from the church office. 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 TODAY, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service. 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 the church office at (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 7

8 SCHOLARSHIPS The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May 2017 who plan to further their education in the fall of Applications are due to the church office by Friday at 4:00 p.m. on March 24. Finalists will be interviewed on the morning of Saturday, April 22, at The Church at Litchfield Park. The scholarship committee will consider both need and community service when selecting the finalists. The church s objective is to open doors to higher education for students who are committed to both community service and their academic goals. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School Career Centers. If you have any questions, Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net or contact the church office at (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. ADULT BIBLE STUDY A new three-week series From Inside to Outside: Exploring Spiritual Disciplines begins this week Tuesday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, February 22, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be focusing on the disciplines of fasting and service this week. The spiritual disciplines are designed to help us live with purpose and meaning. The more we practice them, the richer our relationships will become with God and others. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. Next week Tuesday, February 28, our focus will be on mediation and submission. Bible study will not meet on Wednesday, March 1, due to the Ash Wednesday Service. 8

9 HELP THE 4C CHOIR WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME! 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. Nothing is too old or worn out for collection. Perfect for the hoarders in the congregation! Everyone wins! 4C earns money for our trip to perform at Knott s Berry Farm in May you get rid of that clutter and it gets a new life. Collection will be done in front of the Fireside Room and times are as follows: TODAY in the breezeway between services. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Feb 20 24, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 2/22, 4:30 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 2/25, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. All donors will receive a receipt for a tax-deductible donation. Collection bags are available today in the breezeway after services. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Sue Kujawski (skujawski@churchatlitchfieldpark.org), or call the church office at (623) or at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. YOUTH GROUPS Pulse and Ignite youth groups will not meet tonight. Youth service practice is Saturday, February 25, from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. YOGURTINI TIME All youth (6 th 12 th graders) are welcome to stop by Yogurtini on the corner of Indian School and Litchfield Roads on Tuesday, February 28, between 4:00 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit and some yogurt with Pastor Kerri (her treat!). 9

10 WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities on February 22, begin at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be sloppy joes, salad, chips and brownies served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, the Rec Room, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study. COMING SOON MOVIE NIGHT Save the date of Friday, March 24. Come enjoy the new Disney Film, Queen of Katwe on the big screen. More information coming soon in your bulletin. Men s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, March 4. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so that we may be used to do God s will. The meeting will include a delicious breakfast and fellowship. So that we may provide adequate food, we are asking that you sign up in the breezeway between services or call the church office. For more information, please the church at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or call (623)

11 CIRCLE 3 will have their luncheon meeting on Wednesday, February 22, at 11:30 a.m. This is a Dutch-treat meal at Eagle s Nest Country Club restaurant in PebbleCreek. Hostesses are Cindy Hoak, Jane Holdcroft, Sally Schram and Sandy Welcher. Please R.S.V.P. via to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Cindy Hoak at (623) All women are welcome. CIRCLE 5 will meet Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Christensen, 4914 N. Valley Glen, Litchfield Park. For directions, call Kathy at (623) Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, February 22, to: Marcy Clement at (602) or meclement14@gmail.com; Chris Martin at (623) or chrismartinaz@cox.net. All women are welcome. W.C.S.F. COOKBOOK Pre-order sales for the much awaited Loaves and Fishes and Church Dishes cookbook begin today in the breezeway. Delivery is expected to be made by the end of March, and each book is just $10. THRIFT SHOP OPPORTUNITY After running the Thrift Shop for many years, Monica and Millie are ready to pass the fun to someone else. Amber Gilbert has stepped forward to be the Chair but she needs two more people to co-chair with her. If this sounds like something you would be interested in or would like more information on, please contact the church office at (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 11

12 MISSIONS ST. MARY S FOOD BANK Would you like to serve in the community? The missions committee is looking for volunteers to help at the St. Mary s Food Bank in Surprise on Thursday, February 23. We will carpool from church at 8:00 a.m. and return about 12:00 noon. Please sign up in the breezeway between services. Let us know if you are able to drive and how many you can take in your car. HELP SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA MISSION You can help by buying tickets to win a beautiful quilt made by Robert McPherson. Donations will also be welcomed. The team will be helping build new homes for people with disabilities after the California wild fires and will be delivering a $1, donation to Mennonite Disaster Services to help with building materials. Raffle tickets for the quilt are $2.00 for one ticket and $5.00 for 3 tickets. Find us in the breezeway after each Sunday service and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The last day to buy tickets or donate will be Sunday, February 26. The drawing for the quilt has been changed to Wednesday, March 8. MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT HOMEWARD BOUND The mission of Homeward Bound is to break multi-generational cycles of homelessness, welfare dependence and domestic violence and create self-reliance through housing and compassionate client-centered services. Come help us paint and get an apartment ready for a new family at Homeward Bound on Tuesday, March 7. We will car pool from church at 7:15 a.m. and be back around 3:00 p.m. Homeward Bound is one of the local missions we support. Sign up in the Breezeway on Sundays. Equipment needed: paint rollers and trays, plastic drop cloths, paint brushes, blue tape and cleaning wipes. 12

13 Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, Heavenly Handbells, Childcare/Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study, Childcare/Rec Room February/March 2017 Date Kids Adults Menu Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 8 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT 6:30 P.M. Nursery care provided No Wednesday Night Dinner Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Sloppy Joes, salad, chips, brownies Fish, tater tots, slaw, cobbler Mar. 15 SPRING BREAK No Wednesday Night Dinner Mar. 22 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, brownies 13

14 February 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 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 Youth Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer Phillip Miller, Seal Team Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. 14

15 Calendar for the Week of February 19, 2017 Today, 2/19/17 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 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 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 in Scout Lodge Monday, 2/20/17 OFFICE CLOSED 11:00 a.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 2/21/17 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 11:00 a.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 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, 2/22/17 11:00 a.m. CIRCLE 3 off site 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 4:30 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS in Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 Thursday, 2/23/17 8:00 a.m. MISSION TO FOOD BANK off site 11:00 a.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 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, 2/24/17 11:00 a.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 2/25/17 8:00 a.m. YOUTH SERVICE REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. 4C COLLECTION in front of Fireside Room 15

16 ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST Debra Weber LITURGIST Jody Hess USHERS :00 a.m... Jim Montgomery, Suzanne Allen, Richard & Brenda Morgan 9:15 a.m Lou & Lois Tronzo, Marilyn Nagy, Suzanne Boyer, Jerry & Beverly Rounds 10:45 a.m ron & Joan Smith, Curt Nelson, Dolores Broski WELCOME BOOTHS Toni Davies, Youth, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer ACOLYTES :15 a.m clara Newman, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek 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 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez