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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 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 Sing To His Name! Martin 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 Awesome God Rich Mullins HYMN Jesus Calls Us No. 592 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM Go Ye Into All the World Eugene Butler SCRIPTURE READING Mark 8:27-36 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Out of Step Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee No. 89 (Verses 1 & 5) OFFERTORY Draw Me Nearer Doane/Mason/Carpenter/Vail 2
DOXOLOGY No. 815 Jesus Calls Us No. 592 Jesus calls us; by thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call. Give our hearts to Thine obedience, serve and love Thee best of all. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Dix/Prichard MARK 8:27-36 (NIV) Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, Who do people say I am? They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets. But what about you? he asked. Who do you say I am? Peter answered, You are the Messiah. Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. Get behind me, [adversary]! he said. You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns. Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 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 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 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 Sing To His Name! Martin BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Zelda Curtis WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Awesome God Rich Mullins CALL TO WORSHIP L: Today, we gather together in the unity of our common faith in Jesus Christ. P: As we unite in Christ, we unite together to follow Him as our Lord and to respond to the prompting of His Spirit within us. L: This calling is not only for each of us, but for all of us, to respond together to the Holy Spirit as our guide. P: May we together as God s people hear, understand, and follow God s leading in Christ. HYMN Jesus Calls Us No. 592 (Verses 1-3) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Dear God, we thank you for the work you have accomplished in our church over the past 80 years in this community. We thank you for all of the faithful servants of Christ who have carried, lived, and passed on to us the mission and ministry of this church. Help us to faithfully discern and fulfill the calling of God upon this generation under the leadership and power of Christ Jesus our Lord. 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 Go Ye Into All the World Eugene Butler SCRIPTURE READING Mark 8:27-36 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Out of Step Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee No. 89 (Verses 1, 2 & 5) OFFERTORY Draw Me Nearer Doane/Mason/Carpenter/Vail DOXOLOGY No. 815 Jesus Calls Us No. 592 Jesus calls us; by thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call. Give our hearts to Thine obedience, serve and love Thee best of all. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Dix/Prichard 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
September 16, 2018 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 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 Everyday CCLI Song #2798154 Brown/Riley Joel Houston SCRIPTURE READING Mark 8:27-36 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Out of Step Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Amazing Love Billy James Foote CCLI Song #2456623 PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY A Song for Lauren Amy Burns Amy Burns, pianist Everlasting God Brown/Riley 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. 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 September 16, 2018 Take time to check out what s happening Membership Orientation Kids Night Out Adult Bible Study Women s Fellowship Acolyte Training Today Wednesday Night Events Youth Fellowship W.C.S.F. One Day Gathering for Women Newsletter for Kids U.S.N.S.C.C. Golf Tournament 4C Fall Season Grief Support Group W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop 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, immediately following the 9:15 service TODAY. New members will be received next 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) 935-3411 or membership@clp.church. ACOLYTE TRAINING TODAY All children in grades 3 rd -7 th are invited to training today, September 16, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Adult Bible study continues this Tuesday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be exploring what is meant by the phrase Bible as meditation and also looking at the importance of studying the scriptures/text in context. Please read Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1 prior to our time together if possible. Studying the scriptures/text in context will also include exploring a variety of different lenses: historical, literary, linguistic, visual, cultural, and geographical. After we finish exploring the importance of studying the scriptures/text in context, we will spend several weeks learning about Paul s missionary journeys and the beginning of the Christian church in Pisidia Antioch, Colossae, Laodicea, Sardis, Pergamum, Philadelphia, Smyrna, Thyatira, and Ephesus. I am absolutely thrilled about exploring the scriptures together with you this year having just returned from walking the text in context (Turkey). As always, it will be helpful to bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to. 7
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP All 6 th -12 th graders are welcome to come and enjoy a time of music, study, and fellowship tonight in Souers Hall. Youth praise band (grades 6 th -12 th ) 3:00-4:00 p.m. Ignite (grades 6 th -8 th ) meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Pulse (grades 9 th -12 th ) meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Our youth theme focus is James: The Strength of the Selfie. NEWSLETTER FOR KIDS Did you know that if you go to the children s page on our website www.clp.church you can subscribe to our live newsletter? Check it out! 4C FALL SEASON HAS BEGUN!! Fall season has begun for 4C, Children s Christian Community Choir (Kindergarten-5 th grade). 4C meets on Wednesdays, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. We always welcome new singers, and of course, a big Welcome Back! to returning singers. Mr. Ramon and Ms. Kathy are excited to be back with 4C. This will be a great year! KIDS NIGHT OUT All Kindergarten, 1 st, and 2 nd graders are invited to a Kids Night Out here at the church on Friday, September 21, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Our time together will be filled with dinner, Bible stories, activities, and fun. Permission slips are available in the breezeway. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kerri. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 will meet at La Loma Village on Wednesday, September 26, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is Dutch treat and the cost is $12.00. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net. All women are welcome. Circle 5 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 27, at Old Pueblo Café, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for a Dutch treat dinner and fellowship. To preview the menu visit their website at www.oldpueblocafe.com. All women are invited please RSVP to wcsfcircle5@clp.church or sign up in the breezeway on Sundays so we may save a place for you. 8
WEDNESDAY NIGHT EVENTS 4:15-5:30 p.m. Childcare in the Rec Room 4:30-5:30 p.m. Heavenly Handbell Rehearsal in the Sanctuary 5:30-7:45 p.m. Childcare in the Nursery 5:30-6:30 p.m. 4C (grades K-5 th ) in Fireside Room North 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pack 990 in Classroom 2, 4, 6, Watt House & Fireside Room North 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study in Souers Hall 6:45-8:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Choir Room W.C.S.F. ONE DAY GATHERING FOR WOMEN Registration for the October 20, One Day Gathering For Women, continues through Sunday, October 14, after each service in the breezeway. There is a $25.00 registration fee, which includes a number of sessions with the Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis, catered lunch and childcare. The Saturday gathering will be from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.. For more information, please contact the church office (623) 935-3411 or e- mail at wcsf@clp.church. U.S.N.S.C.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT The fourth annual U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (U.S.N.S.C.C.) Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, September 29, at Tuscany Falls Golf Course in PebbleCreek. The fundraiser will help with Veterans Pride Battalion college scholarship funds and other expenses. For information or to register, please contact: timrilley@gmail.com or call (623) 670-1307. Visit their website at: www.azvpb.org. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Learning to live again after the death of a loved one or friend is oftentimes very difficult. We all grieve in different ways: some focus primarily on the emotions, others try to avoid grief altogether, and some want to read their way through it. Leanne Walgren and Pastor Lynne hope to walk with you as you travel through your grief. We want to join you on the path to healing by offering a grief support group beginning Sunday, October 7 from 11:45-12:45 in the Fireside Room North. We will meet for six weeks on the following dates: October 7, 14, 21, & 28, November 11 & 18. We plan on using a compassionate resource called Traveling Through Grief: Learning to Live Again After the Death of a Loved One as a guide to help you find your road to recovery. If you do not already have a copy of this book, copies will be available free of charge on the first day we gather. If you have any questions please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 or speak with Leanne or Pastor Lynne. 9
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough, Jennifer Scott at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make other donation arrangements. Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 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. Communion Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek PO3 Jacob Scott SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban Capt Taylor Clarke SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson SSgt Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 10
Calendar for the Week of September 16, 2018 Today, 9/16/18 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-5 th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall 10:20 a.m. NEW MEMBER 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-5 th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall 11:45 a.m. ACOLYTE TRAINING in Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. YOUTH PRAISE BAND in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 MEETING off site Monday, 9/17/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 9/18/18 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 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, 9/19/18 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:15 p.m. CHILD CARE in Classroom 3 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. CHILD CARE in Nursery 5:30 p.m. 4C in Fireside Room North 6:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room, Classroom 2,4,6 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 9/20/18 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 9/21/18 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. KIDS NIGHT OUT (K-2 ND ) in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 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...........................................................Hank Tokarz USHERS............ 8:00 a.m................ Stu & Mary Wilkening, John & Kathy Schaaf 9:15 a.m.................jim & Lorene Greer, Lily Early, Joan Cappel 10:45 a.m............ Joan Smith, Eric & Crissie Jameson, Cynthia Bush WELCOME BOOTH..Tom & Margaret Bradbeer, Charlotte Montanus, Mario & Denise Saldamando ACOLYTES...........................................Sophia Pearson, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m............. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek Sacrament of Baptism Zelda Curtis Mother: Rachel Curtis Grandmother: Myra Curtis Great Grandmother: Darlene Arnold 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