The Church at Litchfield Park

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 Reign of Christ * Thanksgiving week November 23, 2014 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 Shine Jesus Shine arr. Mark Hayes CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Ye Thankful People Come STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Ken 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. HYMN We Gather Together No. 790 (Verses 1 & 3) ANTHEM We Give Thanks Lantz SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 SERMON No One s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Give Thanks No. 170 OFFERTORY Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Weber DOXOLOGY No. 815 2

Now Thank We All Our God No. 788 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns with them in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom earth and heav n adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-12 (NIV) Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever. Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God 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

November 23, 2014 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Reign of Christ * Thanksgiving week 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT 4 Ken Martin PRELUDE Shine Jesus Shine arr. Mark Hayes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM William Francis Lindsay, V WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bob Caldwell Peter Dale Shawn & Judy Zimmerman CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Ye Thankful People, Come CALL TO WORSHIP L: Enter God s gates with thanksgiving! P: Enter God s gates with praise! L: Give thanks to the Lord! P: Bless God s name! L: For the Lord is God; P: God s steadfast love endures forever. L: God s faithfulness extends to all people and to all generations; P: Come; let us worship God with thanksgiving. Amen. HYMN We Gather Together No. 790 (Verses 1 & 3) LITANY FOR THANKSGIVING L: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above, so we lift our hearts up to you, God, in praise and thanksgiving. P: As we count our blessings, and acknowledge your goodness, our hearts go out to those who do not have, and who are in need.

ANTHEM L: We thank you for plentiful harvests and full cupboards and ask that you supply the needs of those who are hungry. P: We thank you for jobs that provide for our families and supply the needs of our society, and pray that you would care for those who have no work, or the dignity and purpose it brings. L: We thank you for opportunities and choices, for meaning and challenges, and pray that you would give a sense of purpose to those who feel aimless. P: We thank you for family and friends who love us and care for us and pray that you would befriend those who are alone. L: The abundance of the harvest is a symbol of the abundance of your love in our lives. May we live in a spirit of gratitude to you and generosity to our neighbor. P: Loving God, in this season and all year long, give to us the gift of a thankful heart, so that we may acknowledge you as the giver of all that is good in our lives. Amen 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. God Bless My Family V.I.P and Joyful Noise Choirs SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (Page 3) SERMON No One s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Give Thanks No. 170 OFFERTORY We Give Thanks Lantz DOXOLOGY No. 815 Now Thank We All Our God No. 788 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns with them in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom earth and heav n adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 5

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Reign of Christ * Thanksgiving week November 23, 2014 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 STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Ken Martin PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Wake Joel Davies Adrenaline Youth Choir SPECIAL MUSIC Scandal of Grace Adrenaline Youth Choir SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (Page 3) SERMON No One s Debtor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Here I Am, Lord Dan Schutte OFFERTORY Gracious Tempest Ben Tan Hayley Leister, soloist Come, Ye Thankful People, Come No. 797 Come, ye thankful people come; raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied. Come to God s own temple, come; raise the song of harvest home. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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

We Welcome New Members Bob Caldwell Shawn & Judy Zimmerman We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for November 23, 2014 Take time to check out what s happening Reception for Pastor Jim Internet, Social Media, and You Thanksgiving Eve Service Poinsettias Butter Braids Tuesday Morning Bible Study Christmas Luminaries Coyotes Faith and Family Night Phoenix Symphony Pops Tickets W.C.S.F. Christmas Tea Youth Groups Crafter s Fellowship Good Times Fellowship RECEPTION FOR PASTOR JIM Pastor Jim will be in attendance at all three services today. There will be a reception in Souers Hall after each service so you may greet him. Come and enjoy a piece of cake and thank Pastor Jim for his loving service to our congregation. THANKGIVING EVE SERVICE There will be no regular Wednesday night dinner or programs this week as we invite you to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service at 6:30 p.m. in the. Regular Wednesday night activities will resume on December 3 rd. The menu will be lasagna, salad, rolls and cobbler. 7

PICK UP BUTTER BRAIDS TODAY The ladies from Circle 2 will be in Souers Hall today between services. If you placed an order for Butter Braids, please stop by and pick them up today. CHRISTMAS LUMINARIES Traditionally the church has been adorned by luminaries on Christmas Eve. If you would like to participate in this beautiful ministry to our community, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or churchatlitchfieldpark.org. PICK UP PHOENIX SYMPHONY POPS TICKETS If you purchased tickets to the Phoenix Symphony Pops Christmas concert, you may pick up your tickets in Souers Hall between services today or in the church office during the week. YOUTH GROUPS Pulse youth group (grades 9-12) and Ignite youth group (grades 6-8) will not meet Sunday, November 30 th for the Thanksgiving weekend. Come and enjoy the Hanging of the Greens service at 6:30 p.m. Pulse youth group (grades 9-12) will have a lock-in on Friday, December 12 th & Saturday, December 13 th ; we will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and end at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. Permission slips are in Souers Hall. If you have any questions, please ask Pastor Kerri. 8

THE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND YOU! This informative seminar, led by Tom MacMaster, operations manager at Yelp and former Director at ESPN and Disney, will resume on Wednesday, December 3 rd, from 6:45-7:45 p.m., following the Wednesday night dinner. POINSETTIAS Sign-ups for poinsettias, to adorn the sanctuary, for the Christmas season will run through Sunday, December 7 th. This is a chance to remember a loved one, praise someone, or simply spread the spirit of Christmas with the enduring red bloom that represents a deep love for Jesus. The poinsettias will be displayed in the and Souers Hall during the Christmas season with the honorees names listed in the bulletin. Price is $10.00 cash or check made payable to The Church at Litchfield Park with Poinsettias in the memo line. You may take your poinsettia home after the Christmas Eve service you attend. TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY Tuesday s Bible study will begin a four-week study of 1 Peter, this week. Learn what Peter teaches about Christian suffering, Christian lifestyles, and how it is relevant today. Bible study is at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. Please bring your Bibles. COYOTES FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT The Arizona Coyotes play the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, January 10 th, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Seats are either $55 for the lower level or $25 for the upper level. Please sign up in Souers Hall to reserve your seats. Bring your friends and family and enjoy Faith and Family night. 9

W.C.S.F. CHRISTMAS TEA All women are invited to attend the annual Women s Christian Service Fellowship Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 7 th, from 2 3:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. The theme of the tea is O Holy Night with Circles 4 and 5 providing entertainment and Circle 3 providing decorations. Circles 1, 2 and 6 will happily accept a nonperishable food item to donate to the Agua Fria Food Bank. For those whose last name begins with A-J, please bring 24 small finger desserts and last names beginning with K-Z please bring 24 small finger sandwiches. So that we may have adequate seating, please sign up in advance in Souers Hall or the church office. For more information contact Betty Gerlak at (623) 640-6969 or azboopster@gmail.com for more information. We look forward to sharing the reason for the season with you. CRAFTER S FELLOWSHIP The Church at Litchfield Park has a vibrant community of artists and crafters. Those artisans who would like to become acquainted with others who share their passion are invited to attend Crafter s Fellowship on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. in Zieske Hall. We meet on most Sundays, following the Pulse youth group schedule, but please check the bulletin calendar to confirm. Please bring a current project to work on while you interact with others in this creative community. If you have further questions, please contact Dana Dale at dana@pdale.com or (623)826-0968. 10

GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP Seniors, it is that time of year again to sign up for our next dinner/show: The King and I, at the Arizona Broadway Theater, Friday, February 13 th, 2015, at 5:30 p.m.. The ticket price is $70.00, which includes dinner, show, sales tax and ticket gratuity. Sign up will begin Sunday, November 23 rd, in Souers Hall, or the church office during the week. Please indicate if you desire to be seated with someone else. This would make a lovely Valentine s gift. Make checks payable to The Church at Litchfield Park and note Good Times Fellowship on the memo line. The deadline to pay for tickets is Friday, January 16 th, 2015. For more information, contact Mary Meese at (623) 935-2136. 11

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 December 2014 Date Kids Adults Menu Dec 3 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Social Media in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Lasagna, salad, rolls, cobbler Dec 10 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Ham, cheesy potatoes, fruit salad, rolls, pineapple upside down cake Dec 17 NO REGULAR WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES Dec 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES IN THE SANCTUARY AT 5, 7, 9 AND 11P.M. NO REGULAR WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES Dec 31 NEW YEAR S EVE NO REGULAR WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES 12

The Church At Litchfield Park Christmas Calendar 2014 Date Event Time Location Sun. Nov. 30 1 st Sunday of Advent - Hope 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. Hanging of the Greens 6:30 p.m. Sun. Dec. 7 2nd Sunday of Advent Peace W.C.S.F. Christmas Tea 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Souers Hall Sun. Dec. 14 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy Christmas Caroling 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. North Parking Lot Sun. Dec. 21 4 th Sunday of Advent - Love Cantata Christmas Pageant 8:00, 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Souers Hall Wed. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Chancel Singers Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Bells Thu. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Office Closed Fri. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday Office Closed 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 13

Nov 26 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER PREACHING SCHEDULE 6:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve 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 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. 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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Cantata Christmas Pageant Rev. Kerri Sandusky PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend SFC Lance Otzmann MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Shirley Parks Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez Lt Dan Pauley EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II HTFN Deacon Price MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee MAJ Brendan Rowe 1 st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney 1 st Lt R Jacob Stucky Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban SSgt Derek Adrian Urban Sgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple DOD Civilian Derek Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Christian Walsh PFC Cody Fridley SR Ezra Norris SSgt Margaret Wilson Lt Col Mike Gantt SR Noah Norris 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Lt Col Keith Gempler *************** PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14

Calendar for the Week of November 23, 2014 Today, 11/23/2014 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 8:00 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 8:30 a.m. CIRCLE 2 in Souers Hall 9:15 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in 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-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 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-2 nd grades) in Classroom 3 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Classroom 4 11:45 a.m. IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in 11:45 a.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CRAFTER S FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 Monday, 11/24/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 11/25/2014 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m. BELL TOWER MAILING CREW in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. DEACONS MEETING in Souers Hall Wednesday, 11/26/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. THANKSGIVING EVE Service in 7:30 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room Thursday, 11/27/2014 OFFICE CLOSED THANKSGIVING 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 11/28/2014 OFFICE CLOSED 12:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY 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, 11/29/2014 2:00 P.m. MEN S FELLOWSHIP & CIRCLE 2 decorate church 15

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC............................................... Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST.................................................. Debra Weber LITURGIST.......................................................Nancy Oreshack USHERS............... 8:00 a.m................ Dolores & Joe Broski, Jack & Sue Wetzel 9:15 a.m....... Russ & Mary Georgesen, Janet Edwards, Jane Cook 10:45 a.m.................bob & Beth Hatch, Bob & Rae McMillan ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m.......................mitchell Magee, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m.......... Amber Gilbert, Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m.......... Amber Gilbert, Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner Sacrament of Baptism William Francis Lindsay, V Parents: William Lindsay, IV & Amy Borrero Grandparents: Bill & Joni Lindsay John & Barbara Borrero Godparent: Stephanie Borrero 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@churchatlitchfieldpark.org The Ministers of this Church are its members Assisting them are: Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., Senior Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16