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

2 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 14, :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 Jesus Paid it All John T.Grape William & Deidra Gorton arr. Ovid Young WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS MISSION MOMENT Dianna Morrow CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Gloria in Excelsis William P. Gorton 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, I Come No. 491 (Verses 1 and 2) ANTHEM My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Douglas E. Wagner SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-30 SERMON No Man s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN I Will Sing the Wondrous Story No. 499 (Verses 1 and 4) 2

3 OFFERTORY A Joyful Ring Kinyon Heavenly Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 SPECIAL MUSIC The Lord is My Light Frances Allitsen William & Deidra Gorton arr. Tom Fettke BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God J.S. Bach, arr. V. Fox Mark 10:17-30 (NIV) As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother. Teacher, he declared, all these I have kept since I was a boy. Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. At this the man s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, Who then can be saved? Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God. Then Peter spoke up, We have left everything to follow you! Truly I tell you, Jesus replied, no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields along with persecutions and in the age to come eternal life. 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

4 October 14, 2012 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 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 A Charge to Keep I Have Carillon Handbell Choir WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS MISSION MOMENT Dianna Morrow PRELUDE Jesus Paid it All John T.Grape William & Deidra Gorton arr. Ovid Young BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Gloria in Excelsis William P. Gorton CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Jesus said, Come unto me, all of you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. P: He continued, Take my yoke upon you for my burden is easy and my load is light. L: As we worship today, remember that God does not call us to do more than we can and will not burden us with more than we can bear. P: Lord, help us carry what you have called us to bear, and remove those burdens from us that we have taken upon ourselves that we cannot handle. Amen. HYMN Jesus, I Come No

5 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (In Unison) Loving God and Savior, we bow before you in humility as to who you are and thankfulness for the blessings you have given us. As we ponder the scripture today which speaks about the man who was asked to give everything to follow you, we are dismayed. We look at you as the giver of all things, not the taker of everything. Remind us this day that you do not require from us more than we can give or give us more than we can bear. Help us to let go of those things which bind us and to release ourselves from the burdens that weigh us down. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen. 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. ANTHEM My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Douglas E. Wagner SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-30 Page 3 SERMON No Man s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN I Will Sing the Wondrous Story No. 499 OFFERTORY Ellers ( Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name ) arr. Wiltse Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 SPECIAL MUSIC The Lord is My Light Frances Allitsen William & Deidra Gorton arr. Tom Fettke BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God J.S. Bach, arr. V. Fox 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

6 Contemporary Worship Service Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 14, :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. CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP Connected Tyler Fagundes WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER MISSION MOMENT Dianna Morrow PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Hallelujah SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-30 Page 3 SERMON No Man s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION White Flag PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Edelweiss Anna Marcoux PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises BENEDICTION 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

7 Announcements for October 14, 2012 Take time to check out what s happening Ordination Thrift Shop Properties Survey New Member Orientation Missions Vander Laan Study Hallo-Palooza Church Picnic Youth and Children Information Booth Wednesday Night Programs Women s Fellowship ORDINATION - MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR TWO IMPORTANT DATES! Mark your calendar for two important dates in October. Next Sunday, October 21 st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary a congregational meeting has been called by the ordination council to ratify Pastor Kerri s ordination. This meeting will include a recommendation by the ordination council, testimony by individuals about Pastor Kerri, the presentation of her ordination paper, and a period when members of the congregation may ask questions and make comments regarding her calling and ordination. Following this, the congregation will cast their votes. A vote of a quorum of the congregation (approximately 100 members) is necessary for her to be called. For this reason, please make every effort to be present and cast your vote. Assuming the congregation s approval of Pastor Kerri s call, her Service of Ordination will be held on Sunday, October 28 th, at 7:00 p.m. also in the Sanctuary. The Executive Minister of the International Council of Community Churches, Rev. Don Ashmall, and the President of the ICCC Board of Trustees, Rev. Bruce Merton, are planning to participate in this worship service. This is the first time our church has ordained a pastor, and it provides an unprecedented opportunity to not just observe but actively participate in the process. Additionally, as the congregation actually calls the prospective pastor to ministry, you will be part of the voice of God in the life of Pastor Kerri and the history of this church. 7

8 PROPERTIES SURVEY TODAY! Your opinion is important! Please stop by Souers Hall after today s service to complete the Properties Survey. This important survey will indicate if the congregation feels facility improvements are needed to meet the needs of our growing community and ministry. SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS Today Bob Solis will be sharing information about our long standing relationship and history with Open Arms. He will be located in Souers Hall between the morning services to answer any questions regarding the center and how you may get involved with this wonderful mission. Please stop by and say hello to Bob and welcome him today. HALLO-PALOOZA Do you need something to do on Halloween? Hallo-palooza will occur on Wednesday, October 31st, from 5:30 7:30 p.m. in the church s parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, some candy, and your favorite Halloween décor. When you arrive, you will receive a parking space. Then, set up your lawn chair, open your trunk (and candy bags), and wait for kids to walk through and trick-or-treat in a safe place. For those who would like to decorate their trunk, there will be a decorating contest. There will also be a hay maze, grave yard, and plenty of frightening sights for the kids as well. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you would like to participate. We want to make sure that we have enough parking spaces. If you have questions, contact Pastor Kerri at the office during the week (623) or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. YOUTH OUTREACH The youth group will travel to the Agua Fria Food Bank on October 20 th. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the church, work at the food bank, and return at 12:30 p.m. Please pick up a permission slip in Souers Hall. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. 8

9 Fresh cookies in Souers Hall today have been made for you by the youth group, Pulse. We are collecting donations for our 2013 summer mission trip to Grand Rapids, MI. Enjoy a cookie and help support our mission trip! CHILDREN MISSION OUTREACH The Sunday School students are continuing to collect change to send dolls and cars to Open Arms for Children in South Africa. See any child if you have questions or if you have change you would like to donate. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Join us on Wednesday evenings for a multitude of activities and opportunities for the whole family. Beef Tips and Rice, Peas, Salad and Cake will be served at 6:00 p.m.. A host of programs will begin at 6:45 p.m. See the bulletin for more information or call the office at (623) THE CLP CAFÉ Looking for a place to unwind and socialize on Wednesdays? The CLP Café will be available from 4:30 7:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. You can come and just relax, use Wi-Fi, work on homework, play cards, or have a cup of coffee on the house. This is a come and go event to enjoy when bringing children to activities or catching up with friends. Hope to see you there! 9

10 REC ROOM! G.O. Kids (God s Own Kids) has a Rec Room in Classroom 3 on Wednesday evenings for grades K 5. There are supervised recreation, games, and activities from 4:30-6:00 p.m. before dinner. CHURCH THRIFT SHOP The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, October 18 th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various projects for the church and missions. Donations are always welcome, and almost everything is accepted if it is clean and in working order. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, October 17 th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., or you may contact Monica Sproull (623) or Millie Ezell (623) to schedule an appointment. They request items not be left outside the doors or left in the office. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION We hope that you have felt welcome while visiting our church and that you have also found our worship services and pastorsʼ messages to be relevant and enjoyable. We believe that The Church at Litchfield Park offers many opportunities for everyone. If you would like more information about our church or if you are considering membership, please attend a brief orientation on Sunday, October 21 st, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service in the Fireside Room. New members will be received on Sunday, October 28 th, at 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. Please contact Janet Albert, membership chair, at (623) or jmftaxtime@aol.com if you have any questions or if an alternate time for orientation is needed. If you plan to attend the 10:45 a.m. service, consider joining us for orientation first, and we will make every effort to get you out in time for the service. 10

11 NEW VANDER LAAN STUDY TO BEGIN Join the Wednesday Night Bible Study for a new Ray Vander Laan video and study on Prophets & Kings beginning November 7 th in Zieske Hall. Vander Lann is a renowned teacher and lecturer. He has taken many trips to the Holy Land and uses geography and culture to bring age-old faith and customs to life in contemporary times. Each week stands alone, and there is no required advanced reading. Just come for fellowship, prayer and study of the Word. Class begins at 6:45 p.m. and is facilitated by Jane Way. Child care is available. ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC AND HOE DOWN Save the date for the annual all-church picnic and hoe down to be held Sunday, November 4 th, from 4:00 7:00 p.m. in Palm Court and Souers Hall. Grab your jeans, dust off your boots, and come to enjoy food, fun, and square dancing. The meal will be fried chicken, two side dishes, drinks, and dessert. The meal will be served outside in the Palm Court followed by square dancing in Souers Hall. Tickets are on sale in Souers Hall. Adults are $10 per person and children 12 and under are $5 per person. You may purchase during the week in the office. INFORMATION BOOTH The Deacons will be greeting you at the information booth in the breezeway and in front of the church during the month of October. Please drop by the booth for information, including visitor brochures, campus maps, and current newsletters. If you are visiting, we would like to meet you and answer your questions! If you are interested in attending a membership orientation, contact Bill or Janet Albert (623) or jmftaxtime@aol.com. 11

12 WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Executive Board is now accepting nominations for 2013: Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and two Members-at-Large. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact nominations chair Marcy Clement at (623) or meclement14@gmail.com. CIRCLE 3 Wednesday, October 24th at 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room North, Circle 3 will have a luncheon meeting. The cost is $8.00 per person and will include Anne Price s chili, salad, cornbread and dessert by Rita Kaiser. Please R.S.V.P. via to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Anne Price at (623) by Saturday, October 20 th. CIRCLE 5 Circle 5 will be meeting on Thursday, October 25 th, at 6:30 p.m., at Eest Asian Bistro. The address is 3145 N Dysart Rd., C-102 (northeast corner of Dysart and Thomas). Please call Monica Sproull at (623) to RSVP or with questions about Circle 5. 12

13 Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & G.O. Kids October 2012 Date Kids Adults Menu Oct 3 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Fish N Chips, Slaw, rolls, Brownies Oct 10 LITCHFIELD PARK FALL BREAK NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Oct 17 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Beef Tips & Rice, Peas, Salad, Cake Oct 24 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Rolls, Cookies Oct 31 HALLOWEEN HALLO-PALOOZA 13

14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 21 Nov 25 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 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. 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 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Don Ashmall Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Pastor Kerri Sandusky SSgt Kristen Allen Capt Amir Gharbi Lt Dan Pauley MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez EO Matthew Barton PFC Ralph Lawson Capt Brendan Rowe 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 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. LCPL Ross L. Woodruff Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. DID YOU KNOW? If you would like to receive the prayer chain, please contact the office at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or (623) You will need to specify if you would prefer by phone or . 14

15 Calendar for the Week of October 14, 2012 Today, 10/14/2012 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) 8:45 a.m. PROPERTY SURVEY in Souers Hall 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-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 10:15 a.m. PROPERTY SURVEY in Souers Hall 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-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 11:45 a.m. PROPERTY SURVEY in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. YOUTH GROUP (6-12 TH grades) Monday, 10/15/ :00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 10/16/12 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room - North 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS in Choir Room 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Fireside Room - North 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North BELL TOWER DEADLINE Wednesday, 10/17/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. 4C CHOIR CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room - North 4:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 3 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. 4C CHOIR VIP in Fireside Room - North 5:30 p.m. 4C CHOIR JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. TOUCHPOINT BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room - South 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 6 Thursday, 10/18/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 10:00 a.m. DISCIPLES BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room North 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary Friday, 10/19/12 12:00 p.m. RN SUPPORT GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 10/20/12 8:30 a.m. YOUTH OUTREACH off site 15

16 ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR Pastor Kerri Sandusky CHOIR DIRECTOR William P. Gorton ORGANIST Marjorie Hinton CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR Amy Burns LITURGIST :15 a.m Joyce Story USHERS :00 a.m stu Wilkening, Verne & Sharon Duncan, Bill Todd 9:15 a.m Wally & Diane Piehl, Travis & Suzanne Allen 10:45 a.m......dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Lucy Fagundes, Nina Bockholdt ACOLYTES :15 a.m Catherine Broski, Shelby Lake 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 celebration of Jim & Carol s 9 th wedding anniversary by Carol Butler 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. James Butler, Executive Pastor Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emeritus 16