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 Epiphany Sunday The Baptism of Christ January 10, :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 Jesus Loves Me Bradbury Heavenly Handbell Choir PRELUDE As a Deer/Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Mark Hayes 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 How Firm a Foundation No. 408 (Verses 1 & 4) MUSICAL PRESENTATION Manger Lullaby arr. Hart Morris Carillon Handbell Choir SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:13-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Our True Identity Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart No. 390 (Verses 1 & 4) 2

3 OFFERTORY I Am Not Alone Kari Jobe Lisa Collier, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 O Master, let me walk with Thee in lowly paths of service free. Tell me Thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE What a Friend We Have in Jesus Traditional MATTHEW 3:13-17 (NIV) Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? Jesus replied, Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. 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 Epiphany Sunday The Baptism of Christ January 10, :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 Jesus Loves Me Bradbury Heavenly Handbell Choir PRELUDE As a Deer/Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Mark Hayes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome, friends! Today we focus our worship on Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ. P: We are a diverse people, with many different experiences, including baptism, but all of us can identify with Jesus in our baptisms. L: It is in our baptism, the event itself, and its meaning in our lives, that we identify with our Christian faith. P: Today as we worship, may we gain a more profound understanding of our baptism and, in turn, a fuller understanding of our identity as followers of Christ. HYMN How Firm a Foundation No. 408 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Epiphany Prayer: (In Unison) Loving God, today, as we contemplate baptism and its meaning, help us to recognize that, more than a single act in the past, our baptism is an experience that continues to have meaning in our lives. More than just our entry into faith, baptism is the beginning of a journey in our lives discovering our true identity; an identity centered in you. 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. MUSICAL PRESENTATION Manger Lullaby arr. Hart Morris Carillon Handbell Choir SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:13-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Our True Identity Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart No. 390 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) OFFERTORY I Am Not Alone Kari Jobe Lisa Collier, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 O Master, let me walk with Thee in lowly paths of service free. Tell me Thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE What a Friend We Have in Jesus Traditional 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 January 10, 2016 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Epiphany Sunday The Baptism of Christ 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 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Sing, Sing, Sing Chris Tomlin SPECIAL MUSIC Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone Chris Tomlin SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:13-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Our True Identity Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Jesus, Name Above All Names Naida Hern PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY I Am Not Alone Kari Jobe Lisa Collier, soloist All Things Are Possible Darlene Zschech 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! CCLI Song # , 1997 Wondrous Worship 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. 6

7 Announcements for January 10, 2016 Take time to check out what s happening Installation Service Bible Studies Your Plans Good Times Fellowship Membership Orientation Ladies Who Lunch Coyotes Faith and Family Night Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday Night Activities Family Movie Night God s Own Kids 3F Fellowship 4C Choirs Missions Pulse Women s Fellowship Sunday School Project Church in Souers Hall REV. KAMMERAAD INSTALLATION TONIGHT An installation service for Rev. Lynne Kammeraad, our new Associate Pastor, will be held at 6:30 p.m. THIS EVENING, in the Sanctuary, followed by a reception in Souers Hall. Come celebrate this sacred event and welcome Pastor Lynne. YOUR PLANS HELP THE CHURCH PLAN The board and staff are hard at work developing the ministry and operating budget for 2016 and are asking for your partnership. The plans you make regarding your contributions to the church will help them make the plans necessary for ministry, outreach and operating expenses in the new year. Please consider returning the 2016 planning commitment card you received in the mail. If you did not receive a card and would like to participate, you may also pick one up in the church office or in the Bell Tower in the sanctuary. Thank you! MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION 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 Zieske Hall next Sunday, January 17, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service. New members will be received on the following Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and are now ready to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact Peter Dale, Membership Chair at pdale3@pdale.com or call the church office at (623)

8 ARIZONA COYOTES FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP IS TODAY Deadline for payment is today for the Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday, January 23, They are hosting the Los Angeles Kings at 7:00 p.m. at the Gila River Arena in Glendale Westgate. Tickets are $55 for lower level and $22 for upper level. Sign up in Souers Hall. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES RESUME Wednesday night activities will include a dinner of sloppy joes, salad, chips and cake served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for Handbells, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room, Chancel Choir, Bible Study and G. O. Kids. GOD S OWN KIDS (G.O. KIDS) All children ages kindergarten through 6 th grade are invited to God s Own Kids (G.O. Kids) this Wednesday night from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Come and join Amber, Hank, Sharon, Carolyn and Pastor Kerri for a time of learning, fun, and experiencing the love of Jesus Christ. 4C CHOIRS 4C choirs will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 20 (Chimin In, 4:30-5:00; VIP, 5:00-6:00, and Joyful Noise 5:30-6:00), Sunday, January 24 (Youth Handbells 3:30-4:00, Adrenaline Youth Choir (4:00-5:00). New members to all groups are always welcome. Contact Sue Kujawski at sleek1212@cox.net or leave a message at the church office (623) PULSE There will be a Pulse youth group lock-in beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22 through 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23. All 9 th -12 th graders are invited. Please sign up and pick up permission slips and letters in Souers Hall. Permission slips are due Sunday, January 17. A great time is planned! Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. 8

9 SUNDAY SCHOOL PROJECT Sunday, January 24, will be Share the Blessing Sunday during our Sunday school classes. All kindergarten through 5 th graders will be making blessing bags for the homeless. Make sure to invite some friends as we serve others. BIBLE STUDIES The Tuesday Bible study will resume this Tuesday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. Pastor Lynne will be leading a study on the book of James. All you need to bring is your Bible. Wednesday night Bible study will resume this Wednesday, January 13, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall immediately following dinner. The book of James will also be the focus of this study. Please bring your Bible. GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP Good Times Fellowship is a senior adult activity group at the church. Sign-ups for Arizona Broadway Theater s dinner/show featuring Fiddler on the Roof begin today through January 31. The performance will be March 4, at 5:30 p.m. The ticket price is $65.84, which includes dinner, show, tax & gratuity and the deadline for payment will be Sunday, February 7. LADIES WHO LUNCH All women are invited to Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, January 12, at 12:30 p.m. for a Dutch-treat meal at Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant, W McDowell Rd, Goodyear. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, January 11, to assure adequate seating. Look for the sign-up sheet in Souers Hall on Sundays. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) ; or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) Join us and bring a friend; all women are welcome! 9

10 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The first meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry for the new year will be on Thursday, January 14, from 1:00-3:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. If you knit, crochet or just want to learn, please plan on attending. Yarn and patterns will be provided. You just need to bring your needles. The prayer shawls are given to those in need, to spread God s love and blessings. If you have any questions or know of someone in the church family or community that would benefit from a prayer shawl, please contact the church or Nancy Montgomery at mamadough@cox.net or call (623) This is such a rewarding ministry and fellowship. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Pastor Dale s recent sermon talked about the movie Inside Out. It is about Riley, a happy, hockey-loving, 11 year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley s emotions try to guide her through this difficult, lifechanging event. A movie for the whole family. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. Sign up in Souers Hall for this FREE event happening on Friday, January 15, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE 3F CLUB: FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, FUN This is the last week to sign up to join with couples and singles of all ages to create a dinner club. You will then be paired with three other family units made up of couples or singles. Once a month for the following four months, each couple or individual in your personal club will host a dinner, and other members of your club will assist. This will give folks the opportunity to meet in the comfort of someone s home instead of a restaurant to share a meal. Each family unit will have the opportunity to serve as host. We will join in small groups and get to know each other better, enjoy food, drink, and fellowship, develop deeper relationships, and share the love of God together. Sign-up in Souers Hall. We will start the end of January and go to May. YOUR MISSION DOLLARS AT WORK Our homeless veterans and the mission committee want to thank you for your generous support of MANA House. A total of $5,967 went to MANA House. Thank you! Please continue to pray for our homeless veterans. 10

11 COLORADO MISSION TRIP The Missions Committee is offering an opportunity to go on a mission trip April 2-9 to Loveland, CO. A severe flood destroyed or severely damaged over 7,000 homes. The deadline to sign up, pay your fee and turn in registration papers is Sunday, January 31. Ron and Judy will be in Souers Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service to help with papers on January 24 and 31. The sign-up sheet and more information is in Souers Hall. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Feed My Staving Children (FMSC) is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to feeding hungry children in Body and Spirit around the world. Children and adults hand pack special meals called MannaPacks that are formulated for malnourished children. We will carpool from church. Volunteers are needed to help with this on Saturday, January 30, leaving at 8:00 a.m. and return by noon. Sign up in Souers Hall on Sunday between services. Check out FMSC at CIRCLE 1 will meet on Wednesday, January 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Jean Belzer s home, 3369 N 129 Dr., Avondale. All women are welcome to attend for devotions and fellowship. Please call Jean at (623) if you have any questions. CIRCLE 4 will meet on Thursday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. in Fireside Room (south). Cohosts will be Iris Stevens and Marilyn Kimmins. Newcomers are welcome. CIRCLE 3 will enjoy a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, January 27, at 11:30 a.m. in Souers Hall. All women are welcome and we ask that you bring a sack lunch. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Jane Holdcroft at (623) LADIES RETREAT There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, January 17, at 10:35 a.m. in the Fireside Room North for the Ladies Retreat. This invitation is extended to all the ladies who are interested in helping with the retreat this year. Even if you are curious, but not sure you are ready to commit, come and join us for the meeting. 11

12 CIRCLE 3 PRESENTS ART ON CLOTH We invite you to join Circle 3 on Saturday afternoon, January 30, beginning with desserts at 1:00 p.m. in Souers Hall, followed by the presentation at 1:45 p.m. The price of admission will be $15.00 and tickets are on sale each Sunday in Souers Hall following the 1 st and 2 nd services, through January 24. All proceeds from this worthwhile event will be donated to Circle 3 philanthropies, which include New Life Center, Open Arms and Homeless Youth Connection. Art on Cloth is a collection belonging to Gwynn Henline and was originally stitched by her mother. It is truly art on cloth, as the ensembles look as finished on the wrong side as they do on the right side. Gwynn s mother had her first showing in 1955 at the Shriners Convention in Albuquerque, after which she had additional showing for the next 35 years in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Mexico. This will be the third fourgenerational showing. For information, contact Jane Holdcroft at (623) or Betty Gerlak at (623) CHURCH IN SOUERS HALL If you are finding yourself feeling a little squeezed at church today because of the crowds or if you simply want to enjoy watching church on a big screen with a cup of coffee, please be aware that the church services are broadcast live in Souers Hall each week. If you are traveling, or just want to listen to part of the church service again, an audio and video copy of the weekly church service is available on the church website along with newsletters, bulletins, and a lot of additional information. Please be aware that due to editing, the audio/video of the church service is posted on the website a few days after church. AMAZON.SMILE FOUNDATION The church has been approved for AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the church every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% to the church from your purchase. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. To shop AmazonSmile go to 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 January 2016 Date Kids Adults Menu Jan 13 G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Sloppy Joes, salad, chips, cake Jan 20 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Chicken spaghetti, salad, rolls, pudding Jan 27 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Beef stew, salad, rolls, cobbler 13

14 PREACHING SCHEDULE Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Feb 7 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. Communion 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 Phillip Miller, Seal Team MAJ Travis Allen LtCol Keith Gempler SFC Donald S. Montgomery Lt Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend SFC Lance Otzmann EO Matthew Barton CW3 Brian Hall Shirley Parks MAJ Joe Bemis SrA Nicholas Hemphill Lt Dan Pauley SFC Jamil D Bush Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II MK1 Robert Rodriguez MAJ Douglas Charters PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke Kyle P Lee Capt R Jacob Stucky MSgt Anthony Collier SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain SRA Zeke Denofsky Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson Capt Malia DuMont MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. 14

15 Calendar for the Week of January 10, 2016 Today, 1/10/16 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 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 6 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 4:30 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 GREEN BAR in the Watt House 5:00 p.m. IGNITE & PULSE in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 6:30 p.m. INSTALLATION SERVICE in Sanctuary Monday, 1/11/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/12/16 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. W.C.S.F. EXECUTIVE BOARD in Fireside Room North 6:00 p.m. W.C.S.F. BOARD in Fireside Room North Wednesday, 1/13/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. REC ROOM in Classroom 2 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. NURSERY 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 2 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 1/14/16 1:00 p.m. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY in Fireside Room North 4:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:30 p.m. ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 1/15/16 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 15

16 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 BELLMASTER Marilyn Chandler LITURGIST Cliff Fallon USHERS :00 a.m ray & Gale Gonzales, Bill Chandler, Rob Gimbl 9:15 a.m Russ & Mary Georgesen, Jim & Lorene Greer 10:45 a.m ron & Joan Smith, Phil Easley, Manda Gempler WELCOME BOOTHS Circle 2, Nana Hamlin ACOLYTES :15 a.m Jordan Armijo, Gabriel Downing NURSERY :00 a.m Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner Altar flowers are given In celebration of our 55 th wedding anniversary, by Ed & Shirley McCardle. In celebration of the birthdays of our daughters, Janet, Karen and Kathy, by Ed & Shirley McCardle. 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. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez