Contemporary Worship Service

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2 Contemporary Worship Service Third Sunday of Advent December 11, :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. PRELUDE Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Clare Emmert O Come All Ye Faithful WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER JOYS AND CONCERNS LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Phil Easley and Jana Cunningham PRAISE IN SONG Adoration Hope Is Born This Night What Child Is This SPECIAL MUSIC Only Hope Stacie Newton PRAISE IN SONG Go Tell It On The Mountain O Come, O Come, Emmanuel OFFERTORY Baby Born a King Joan Smith CLOSING SONG Mary s Boy Child/Oh My Lord BENEDICTION

3 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent December 11, :15 & 10:30 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 AND OPENING PRAYER PRELUDE Hark! The Herald Angels Sing arr. Alfred Fedak BRINGING IN THE LIGHT LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE 9:15 a.m. Bob & Jodie Owen 10:30 a.m. Wayne & Betty Lutz HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 249 SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a, 6-9 FOR BEHOLD, DARKNESS SHALL COVER THE EARTH from Messiah Handel Bill Trejbal, Bass SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 9:2, 6, 7 Luke 1:26-35, 38 BEHOLD! A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE/O THOU THAT TELLEST from Messiah Deidra Palmour Gorton, Mezzo Soprano and Chancel Choir SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1, 3-7 LULLABIES FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Chancel Choir and 4C Choir Craig Courtney SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:8-16

4 NINNI LA TIBKIX IZJED (SLEEP AND DO NOT CRY) Traditional Maltese Carol Arr. Rochelle Mann & C. Scott Hagler 4C Choir SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 2:1-12 ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT ALL CHRISTIANS SING Chancel Choir with Handbells James Melby SCRIPTURE READING John 1:1-14 AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD G. F. Handel HYMN Joy to the World! No. 270 OFFERTORY It Came Upon the Midnight Clear arr. Mark Hayes DOXOLOGY No. 815 GO, TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (Refrain, Verse 3, Refrain) No. 258 Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And brought us God s salvation That blessed Christmas morn. Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joy to the World! arr. Gordon Young 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 Christmas Poinsettias 2011 Given by: Ron & Judy Anderson Al & Kay Andrews Al & Nan Bartels Clarence & Jean Brady Busalachi Family Busalachi & Jordan Families Jim & Carol Butler Darlene, Myra & Grant Julia Duff Jack & Dorothy Everett Millie Ezell Ron & Betty Gerlak Rob Gimbl Virgil & Fran Grumbling George & Barbara Henderson Grace James Al & Dorothy Jueckstock Daryl & Mary Kemper Jack R. Leggett Sr. Wayne & Betty Lutz Dennis & Susan Mallum Harold & Sharon Matz Richard & Brenda Morgan For Mom, Jane Anderson Celebrating Christ! Dedication In memory of Diane Pelley Schwartz In loving memory of our parents In loving memory of family & friends In loving memory of Kristie s mother, daughter & sister In loving memory of Howard Butler In memory of Roman Comer & Steven Comer In loving memory of Dick In memory of Frances & Richard In memory of Tom Ezell In memory of Ron & Betty s parents, Joe & Eileen Gerlak, Okie & Virginia Barker In memory of Ruth Jueckstock In honor of our family For our family Merry Christmas to all In memory of our parents, Ernie & Mabel Pyle and Al & Betty Jueckstock Sr. Merry Christmas In memory of Jane In loving memory of our son David and niece Joy In memory of Sylvia Audrey Mallum In memory of mother & father Merry Christmas to our church family

6 Christmas Poinsettias 2011 Given by: Norma Morrison Ernie & Marilyn Nagy Jennifer Neal Carol O Connor Nancy Oreshack Nancy Oreshack Harold & Barbara Porter Grant, Joan & Carolyn Ragsdale Larry & Gail Ried Tim & Deb Rilley Sager Family Charlie & Sue Salem Schaller family Earl & Thea Smith Dave & Jane Sparks Sproull family Patricia Tomlin Patricia Tomlin Bob & Pat Travers Lou & Lois Tronzo Hal & Leanne Walgren Harold & Cheri Waltman Roger & Arlys Withee In loving memory of Bob In memory of family A very special Christmas Dedication In memory of my parents and sister In memory of Michael & Dorothy Kurtyak With thanks to Marilyn Chandler In loving memory of our parents In loving memory of family & friends In loving memory of our parents Robert & Helen Ried, Clinton & LaVonne Willis In memory of our Megan Season s Greetings Everyone In memory of family In celebration of our Lord s birthday In honor of children and grandchildren In memory of Glen Sparks, Ken & Betty Venzke In memory of Bill s parents, Shirl & Dorothy In loving memory of John & Ina Tomlin In loving memory of Jim Dudley & Carol McPherson In memory of Dorothy Nichols In memory of parents Lou, Babe & Nellie A joyous Christmas to all In memory of loved ones In memory of Lynnae Withee

7 Announcements for December 11, 2011 Take time to check out what s happening Stewardship 2011 Taxable Contributions Christmas Pageant Contemporary Singers Heavenly Handbell Choir Tuesday Morning Bible Study Wednesday Night Programs Thrift Shop Good Time s Fellowship Women s Fellowship Fellowship Store Information Booth 4C Choir Missions FORWARD BY FAITH Forward by Faith is the theme of the 2012 Stewardship Campaign. Please give prayerful consideration on how you may contribute to The Church at Litchfield Park for Pledge cards are in the Bell Tower in the Sanctuary or on the table in Souers Hall. THE BIRTH OF BABY JESUS The 2011 Nativity: A story of Jesus birth will be performed on Sunday, December 18 th, at 4:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Homemade chicken soup dinner, a magical hay-ride, caroling and goodies will immediately follow. Children from Pre-K 5 th grade, youth and adult volunteers have been working hard to share this beautiful story with you. Please come to watch and be touched by God through these children. Contact Toni Davies at (623) for further information. CHRISTMAS DAY All three Christmas Day services will be held in the Sanctuary. The nursery will be available but there will be no children or youth Sunday School. Refreshments will be served in Souers Hall following each service.

8 RECRUITING SINGERS The 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service is searching for singers to help lead worship every week. If you are interested in joining this fun group, please contact Amy Burns at (602) or Singers rehearse at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, so it easily fits into a busy lifestyle!! HEAVENLY HANDBELL CHOIR If you would like to be a part of the music ministry of the church, but not sure where, there is a wonderful opportunity for you in the Heavenly Handbell Choir. You do not have to read music we will teach you how. You do have to want to have fun ask any of the choir members!! Please contact Marilyn Chandler, Bellmaster at (623) or the church office if you would like to become a part of this choir. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Advent Conspiracy shows you how to substitute consumption with compassion by practicing four simple concepts: Worship Fully --- because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus! Spend Less --- and free your resources for things that truly matter. Give More --- of your presence: you hands, your words, your time, your heart. Love All --- the poor, the forgotten, the marginalized, and the sick in ways that make a difference. Find out how to have a Christmas worth remembering. Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Join us on Wednesday, December 14 th, for a multitude of activites and opportunities for the whole family. Dinner of Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Fruit Salad, Rolls, and Pineapple Upside Down 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)

9 WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Join us after dinner Wednesday night in Zieske Hall for the Advent study, Journey to Christmas. There will be a brief discussion after the video. Class convenes at 6:45 p.m. for about an hour. This study is facilitated by Jane Way. THE CLP CAFÉ Looking for a place to unwind and socialize on Wednesdays? The CLP Café will be available from 5:00 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 activites or catching up with friends. Hope to see you there! REC ROOM! G.O. Kids (God s Own Kids) has unveiled a Rec Room in Classroom 3 on Wednesday evenings for grades K 5. There is supervised recreation, games and activities from 5:00-6:00 p.m. before dinner and again from 6:30-7:00 p.m. before G.O.Kids. CHURCH THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop, which is run by the Women s Fellowship, will be open Thursday, December 15 th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various projects for the church and missions. Donations are always welcome and they accept almost everything, asking only that it be clean and in working order. Please drop off on Wednesday, December 14 th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or you may contact Monica Sproull (623) or Millie Ezell (623) to schedule another time. They request items not be left outside the doors and not left in the office.

10 GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP The Good Times Fellowship is planning another dinner/show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, Friday, February 10 th. The musical is Singing in the Rain. Tickets are $59.50 each and include show, dinner, tea/coffee, tax and gratuity. Make checks out to The Church at Litchfield Park and note on the memo line, dinner/show. Payment is due by January 9 th. Sign-ups in the breezeway. Please indicate if you wish to sit with someone. We have 50 reserved seats, so don t miss out on a special evening of marvelous fellowship. Please contact Mary Meese for further information at (623) WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 2 will hold an annual Christmas party and ornament exchange on Tuesday, December 13 th, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy Hoskins, 910 E. Campina Lane, Litchfield Park. Please bring a Christmas ornament, if you wish to participate in the ornament exchange, as well as your wrapped gifts for the adopted Christmas family, if participating. RSVP to either Jane Sparks, (623) or Nancy Hoskins, (623) THE CHURCH AT LITCHFIELD PARK FELLOWSHIP STORE The Fellowship store is open for business on Sundays with articles of clothing NEW for cooler weather: lap blankets, sweatshirts and crew neck long sleeved shirts for adults and children sizes. Also there are golf shirts for men, women, and children plus designer scoop neck tops for ladies, all in a variety of styles and colors. Additionally, lunch coolers, tote bags and other items are available; all with the church logo. Check it out in the breezeway and place an order. INFORMATION BOOTH Volunteers will be greeting you at the information booth in the breezeway and in front of the church during the month of December. Please drop by the booth for information, including visitor brochures, campus maps, CLP window decals 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 Peggy Vasiloff (623) or pvasiloff@cox.net.

11 The 4C (Children s Community Christian Choir) is really two choirs in one. V.I.P. (Voices In Praise), 4 8 th grade meets on Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Joyful Noise, K - 3 rd grade, meets on Wednesday evening in the Fireside Room from 6:30 7:00 p.m. Lots of great plans are in the works, including a performance at Glendale Glitters and a trip to perform at..disneyland! So don t be left out! For information on how to join, contact Sue Kujawski at sleek1212@cox.net or just come to rehearsal. Remember, membership in 4C is open to all, whether or not you belong to the church, we are a community Christian choir. See you Wednesday! SOMETHING S BREWING SUNDAY It is Something s Brewing Sunday today! That means that we have a very special guest with us representing the Open Arms Home for Children in South Africa. Please come to the breezeway after the service to greet Bob Solis, Founder of Open Arms, one of The Church at Litchfield Park s missions. Bob will be happy to share information about Open Arms, and many stories about the special children who have become members of the Open Arm s family. Hot coffee, tea, orange juice and delicious homemade cookies will be served.

12 The Church At Litchfield Park Holiday Calendar 2011 Date Event Time Location Sun, Dec. 18 Sat, Dec. 24 Sun, Dec. 25 Mon, Dec. 26 Tues, Dec 27 4 th Sunday of Advent - Love Children s Christmas Pageant All-Church Homemade Soup Dinner Christmas Caroling Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Bells Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Bells 4:00 p.m. Following Pageant 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Souers Hall Souers Hall North Parking Lot Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Christmas Day Services 8:00, 9:15, 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Christmas Holiday Office Closed Day After Christmas Holiday Office Closed

13 DECEMBER/JANUARY PREACHING SCHEDULE December 18 December 25 January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. All services in the Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service Rev. James Butler PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Please call the church office at (623) to change or update this list. SSgt Kristen Allen Capt Amir Gharbi Shirley Parks Capt Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend CPL Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Maj Craig Babbitt Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez EO Matthew Barton PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour SFC Jason A Boe Kyle P Lee 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little SrA Derek Adrian Urban 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney DOD Civilian Derek Urban PFC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley SFC Donald S. Montgomery Sgt Reed Webber Capt Malia DuMont PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. SSgt Margaret Wilson Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann LCPL Ross L. Woodruff ************ PFC Daniel Zimmer ************ DID YOU KNOW? 2011 TAXABLE CONTRIBUTIONS In order to receive tax credit for your contributions for 2011, all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 30 th.

14 Calendar for the Week of December 11, 2011 Today, 12/11/2011 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship 7:30 a.m. SOMETHING S BREWING in breezeway 8:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS MUSIC in Souers Hall 8:00 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. CHORAL PROGRAM 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. J.A.M. (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 10:30 a.m. CHORAL PROGRAM in Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 10:30 a.m. PRE - K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 2 10:30 a.m. J.A.M. (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 10:30 a.m. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL (6-12 th grades) in Watt House 6:00 p.m. 4C CHOIR in Fireside 6:00 p.m. ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS DINNER in Souers Hall Monday, 12/12/11 10:00 a.m. PROPERTIES MEETING in Zieske Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 12/13/11 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 12/14/11 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:45 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. 4C CHILDREN S CHOIR Grades 4 & up in Fireside Room 5:00 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM OPEN in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. THE CLP CAFÈ in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. 4C CHILDREN S CHOIR Grades K-3 in Fireside Room 6:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM OPEN in Classroom 3 6:45 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir room 6:45 p.m. YOUTH GRADES 6-12 in Watt House 7:00 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 6 COUNCIL AND BOARD REPORTS DUE Thursday, 12/15/11 8:00 a.m. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 7:00 p.m. AL-ANON in Watt House 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary Friday, 12/16/11 12:00 p.m. RN SUPPORT GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Fireside Room 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House BELL TOWER DEADLINE Saturday, 12/17/11 10:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

15 ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR EXECUTIVE PASTOR Rev. James Butler CHOIR DIRECTOR William P. Gorton ORGANIST ;Mona McCash CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR Amy Burns USHERS :00 a.m jane Holdcroft, Nan Raine, Anne Price, Cindy Hoak, Cynthia Bush 9:15 a.m ken & Chris Martin, Bill & Janet Albert 10:30 a.m ;Stu Wilkening, Maxine Dutch, Buck & Sylvia Burnell ACOLYTES :15 a.m Catherine Broski, Caitlyn Bumann NURSERY :00 a.m chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:30 a.m chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 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:, Senior Pastor Rev. James Butler, Executive Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus