The Church at Litchfield Park A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God 1
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 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 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High arr. Johnson 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 Hear Us, O Lord arr. H. Hopson HYMN In the Cross of Christ I Glory No. 328 (Verses 1 & 4) ANTHEM Lamb of God, What Wondrous Love arr. Allan R. Petker SCRIPTURE READING John 12:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Heart s Eyes Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN The Old Rugged Cross No. 327 (Verses 1 & 4) OFFERTORY The Name of Jesus Gaither/Hearn/MacAlmon 2
DOXOLOGY No. 815 I Love to Tell the Story No. 444 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story because I know tis true. It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the Story! Twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Glorify Thy Name Adkins JOHN 12:20-26 (NIV) Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. Sir, they said, we would like to see Jesus. Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus replied, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. 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
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 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 PRELUDE O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High arr. Johnson BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Hear Us, O Lord arr. H. Hopson CALL TO WORSHIP L: Each day is a gift from God, P: Each moment provides opportunity to reach out in service to all creation. L: Each day is a reminder of the new covenant: P: Inscribed on our hearts filled with joy and hope. L: Each day we draw closer to God: P: Who has forgotten more than we ever learn; who has forgiven us more Than we ever acknowledge. HYMN In the Cross of Christ I Glory No. 328 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) God of thundering glory and wondrous love, you lifted up Jesus Christ from the earth to draw all people to your holy name. Like grains of wheat that fall to the dust, teach us to die and so to bear much fruit, giving our lives for the sake of the gospel, following and serving Christ Jesus forever. 4
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 Lamb of God, What Wondrous Love arr. Allan R. Petker SCRIPTURE READING John 12:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Heart s Eyes Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN The Old Rugged Cross No. 327 (Verses 1, 2 & 4) OFFERTORY The Name of Jesus Gaither/Hearn/MacAlmon DOXOLOGY No. 815 I Love to Tell the Story No. 444 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story because I know tis true. It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the Story! Twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Glorify Thy Name Adkins 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
March 18, 2018 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fifth Sunday in Lent 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 Everlasting God CCLI Song #4556538 PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Open the Eyes of my Heart CCLI Song #2298355 Brenton Brown Paul Baloche SCRIPTURE READING John 12:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Heart s Eyes Rev. Lynne Kammeraad PRAISE OF CONGREGATION You Are My King (Amazing Love) CCLI Song #2456623 Billy J. Foote PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Thy Will Nikka del Rosario Everlasting God Brenton Brown You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, you won t grow weary. You re the defender of the weak. You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles. CCLI Song #4556538 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
Announcements for March 18, 2018 Take time to check out what s happening Thank you Brenda Morgan Deep Dive Easter Lilies Wednesday Night Activities Easter Egg Volunteers Bible Study Easter Egg Hunt Personal Care Items Scholarships Women s Fellowship Youth Groups Prayer Shawl Ministry Mission Week THANK YOU BRENDA MORGAN!! Church Office Manager Brenda Morgan will be retiring April 1. Brenda has been at the center of the ministry of our beloved Church for the last 12 years, managing the daily operations, church finances, and the scheduling for the pastors. Please join in thanking Brenda for her faithful service and wishing her well in this next chapter of her life. EASTER LILIES DEADLINE TO ORDER LILIES IS TODAY Easter lilies may be ordered in the breezeway between services. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the Sanctuary and Souers Hall and cost $10. Checks may be made out to the church with Lilies in the memo line. You will be able to take your lily home after services on Easter. For more information contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The annual Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. EASTER EGG HUNT Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5 th grade, will be on Saturday, March 31, 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
SCHOLARSHIPS The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating in May 2018 who plan to further their education in the fall of 2018. Applications are due to the church office on Friday, March 23, by 4:00 p.m. 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, contact the church office at info@clp.church or (623) 935-3411. PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS Ignite youth group (grades 6 th 8 th ) will meet tonight, from 4:30 5:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Pulse youth group (grades 9 th 12 th ) will meet tonight, from 5:30 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. DEEP DIVE TOMORROW Pulse youth group (grades 9 th 12 th ) is invited to Deep Dive at the home of Joe & Carrie Bemis on Monday, March 19, from 5:00 6:30 p.m. This time together will include dinner, Bible study, and discussion. This is a great way to dig deeper into the Bible. Contact Pastor Kerri or the church office for more information or address. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night children s activities are continuing with 4C children s choirs as well as our God s Own Kids program. The menu for the 6:00 p.m. dinner is pasta with meat sauce, salad, and dessert. BIBLE STUDY This Tuesday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 21, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall Professor Terry Daughtrey concludes the study titled The Meaning of Temple Ritual and its Expression in the New Testament. This study explores and interprets select aspects of the Temple and Temple ritual while turning to the New Testament, especially the Gospels, to explore teachings of Jesus that carry the same message. The hope is to demonstrate that Jesus teachings and actions fulfill Torah. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. 8
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Personal care items are needed for the New Life Center towel project as well as blessing bags. When you travel, please collect them. There is a box in the church office for this project. We can especially use the smaller sizes of shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and soap. If you have questions, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 5 will meet Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Kathy Christensen. All women are invited to gather for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend; sign up in the breezeway on Sundays, or email wcsfcircle5@clp.church for information and address. Circle 6 will host a meeting on Monday, March 26, for devotions and social time. Come join us! We will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Crissie Jameson. For directions and to R.S.V.P., please email wcsfcircle6@clp.church. Circle 3 will meet on Wednesday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Gerre Arnold, for a $10 Dutch Treat catered lunch. Hostesses are Gerre Arnold, Jane Way and Iris Weise. For directions and to R.S.V.P., please email wcsfcircle3@clp.church. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted and prayed over. They are given to people in need to remind them of God s everlasting love and compassion. We are in need of adult sized shawls, approximately 18 to 20 inches deep and long enough to wrap around the recipient. We have a good supply of yarn to make the shawls and are looking for more volunteers to make them. If you knit or crochet and would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Nancy Montgomery at prayershawl@clp.church or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. This is a rewarding ministry and such a blessing knowing the shawls bring comfort and peace from our church family. COME JOIN US ON A WEEK OF LOCAL MISSION WORK APRIL 9 th TO 13 th 2018 8 AM to 1 PM All adults are invited to sign up in the breezeway for this mission week. The Mission Committee has offered a different work site each day including Homeward Bound, Homeless Youth Connection, New Life Center, St Mary s Food Bank and Feed My Starving Children (times will vary a bit based on location and travel). We will start each morning with a time of prayer and blessing with one of the Pastors and then will car pool from church to serve at one of the sites above. Upon returning to church, lunch will be shared along with a time of fellowship. If you can t work every day, sign-up for just those days you can work. For questions please email missions@clp.church. 9
March 25 Palm Sunday Apr 1 Easter Sunday Apr. 8 Apr. 15 PREACHING SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 a.m.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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. The Church at Litchfield Park Lenten/Easter Calendar 2018 Date Event Time Location Sun., Mar. 25 Palm Sunday Service 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary Thu., Mar. 29 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Fri., Mar. 30 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Sat., Mar. 31 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Meet in Souers Hall Sun., Apr. 1 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services 6:00 a.m. 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service). Mon., Apr. 2 Easter Monday Holiday Office Closed Palm Court Sanctuary 10
Calendar for the Week of March 18, 2018 Today, 3/18/18 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 10:45 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 12:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS off site 1:05 p.m. FELLOWSHIP SPRING TRAINING GAME off site 4:30 p.m. IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall Monday, 3/19/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 5:00 p.m. PULSE DEEP DIVE off site Tuesday, 3/20/18 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. BOARD AND COUNCIL off site Wednesday, 3/21/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in the Sanctuary 4:45 p.m. REC ROOM OPEN in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. 4C VIP in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. 4C JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. PACK 990 in Watt House, Classroom 2, 4 & 6 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. G.O.KIDS in Class room 2, 3 & 4 Thursday, 3/22/18 4:00 p.m. NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 5 off site 6:30 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 3/23/18 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Saturday, 3/24/18 6:00 p.m. PACK 990 CROSS-OVER off site 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR...................................................... Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................. Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST................................................... Kathy Drake LITURGIST....................................................... Nancy Oreshack USHERS............ 8:00 a.m..........nancy Montgomery, Lee Miller, John & Kathy Schaaf 9:15 a.m............ Walter & Diane Piehl, Stephen & Marjorie Koval 10:45 a.m............jerry & Beverly Rounds, Joan Smith, Cynthia Bush WELCOME BOOTH........................... Jack & Sheila Porter, Greg & Marcy Clement ACOLYTES...........................................Sophia Pearson, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m............. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek Altar flowers are given Sunday morning, March 27, 1938, was the first worship service of The Church at Litchfield Park and the day I was born! The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you I Corinthians 16:23. By Diane DeCarlo. The Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Phone: (623) 935-3411 Fax: (623) 935-0560 Web: www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org Email: info@clp.church 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 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez