The Church at Litchfield Park A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 6, 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 Because He Lives Gaither WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN My Country, Tis of Thee No. 807 (Verses 1 & 4) ANTHEM God Bless America Irving Berlin Sue Kujawski, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 13:31-33 SERMON The Bad (Good?) News Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Come to the Table No. 464 INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God s people are invited to the Lord s table member and visitor alike. It is our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. 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.
SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY He Touched Me Gaither DOXOLOGY No. 815 Battle Hymn of the Republic No. 804 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; as He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on. Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. Arr. Copyright 1997 by Integrity s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC.) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Perpetual Motion von Weber MATTHEW 13:31-33 (NIV) He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. He told them still another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough. 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
July 6, 2014 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 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 PRELUDE Because He Lives Gaither BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP: L: We gather today, on this Independence Day weekend, in gratitude to God and in celebration of our freedom. P: We are thankful to God for the freedoms we enjoy and for the opportunity to worship God as we feel led to do so. L: Let us be mindful of the responsibilities that come with freedom and that call us not merely to live how we want but to live a life which honors God and serves our fellow citizens. P: We choose to live righteous lives and to glorify God by making our families, our communities, and our world better places. Amen. HYMN My Country, Tis of Thee No. 807 (Verses 1 & 4) CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Lord, we thank you for our country and for the freedoms we have been given, the opportunities in life to achieve many things, and the ability to follow a path of our choosing. We pray that freedom will continue to spread and encompass more and more of our fellow citizens. We ask that those who are impoverished would be given the ability to rise out of their circumstances; that the opportunities of education would spread to all of our children; and that violence and hatred would dissipate as your kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen. ANTHEM God Bless America Irving Berlin Sue Kujawski, soloist 4
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 13:31-33 (Page 3) SERMON The Bad (Good?) News Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Come to the Table No. 464 INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE L: The Lord be with you. P: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them unto the Lord. WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God s people are invited to the Lord s table member and visitor alike. It is our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. 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. SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY He Touched Me Gaither DOXOLOGY No. 815 Battle Hymn of the Republic No. 804 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; as He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on. Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. Arr. Copyright 1997 by Integrity s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC.) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Perpetual Motion von Weber 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 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 6, 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 Because He Lives Gaither WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION My Country, Tis of Thee No. 807 (Verses 1 & 4) SPECIAL MUSIC God Bless America Irving Berlin Sue Kujawski, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 13:31-33 (Page 3) SERMON The Bad (Good?) News Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Come to the Table No. 464 INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God s people are invited to the Lord s table member and visitor alike. It is our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY He Touched Me Gaither Battle Hymn of the Republic No. 804 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; as He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on. Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! Glory! glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. Arr. Copyright 1997 by Integrity s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC.) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Perpetual Motion von Weber 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
Children in Church Sunday School Youth Groups Thrift Shop Announcements for July 6, 2014 Take time to check out what s happening Children s Ministry Women s Fellowship Acolyte Training Faith & Family Night Shirts CHILDREN IN CHURCH TODAY TODAY all children and youth are encouraged to attend church with their families. The nursery will be available for those aged 2 and under. Sunday school and youth groups will resume on Sunday, July 13 th. CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is available year-round for the 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. There is a class for children ages 3 and 4, one for children in kindergarten through 2 nd grade, and one for children in the 3 rd through the 5 th grades. The nursery is available for all 3 services. NURSERY STAFF INCREASE Due to greater attendance in the nursery, we have increased our staff to three caregivers. YOUTH GROUPS All youth going into 6 th 8 th grades will resume meeting in Souers Hall at 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. next Sunday, July 13 th. Come enjoy a meal and a great time together! The Pulse youth group consists of youth going into 9 th 12 th grades and will resume meeting from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall on July 13 th. 7
If you have a heart for children and want to get involved in our children s activities, we have opportunities for you. Please consider helping out with the nursery, Sunday school for all ages, GO Kids, or Western Sky Middle School outreach. If you would like to help or receive more information, please contact the church office at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or (623) 935-3411. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE 6 Circle 6 will meet on Tuesday, July 8 th, at the Westgate Splash Pad in the Fountain Park area in front of the movie theatre. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Come out and let the kids expend some energy playing in the water. Then we will go for ice cream. All are welcome! All youngsters who have signed up to become acolytes, please plan to attend a training class in the sanctuary, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20 th. 8
THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop is now ready for your donations. Please call Monica Sproull at (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell at (623) 935-3953 to schedule a drop off time. Please remember when donating, items need to be clean and in working order. The Thrift Shop is run by the Women s Christian Service Fellowship. FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT D BACKS vs. PADRES The Arizona Diamondbacks are thrilled to announce our Faith & Family Night on Saturday, August 23 rd at 5:10 p.m.! Join us for a night of fun and fellowship with churches from across Arizona as we welcome special guest Third Day who will be performing a post-game concert. The cost is $50 each for Clubhouse seats, section 209, rows 9-11, which includes $5 snack money. Sign up in Souers Hall between services. GOLF SHIRTS Golf shirts are back! We have new church golf shirts for men, women and children. Come and see them in Souers Hall. 9
July 13 July 20 July 27 JULY 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. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II MK1 Robert Rodriguez MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MAJ Brendan Rowe SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little 1 st Lt R Jacob Stucky MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban SPC Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Christian Walsh Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 10
Calendar for the Week of July 6, 2014 Today, 07/06/2014 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship 7:15 a.m. SUMMER SINGERS REHEARSAL in Choir room 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) 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall Monday, 07/07/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 07/08/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 6 off site Wednesday, 07/09/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Thursday, 07/10/2014 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. CHANCEL SINGERS in Choir Room Friday, 07/11/2014 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 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC............................................... Dr. Sue Kujawski GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST............................................ Barbara Kolar LITURGIST...................................................... Shirley Robinson USHERS................8:00 a.m...stu & Mary Wilkening, Virgil Grumbling, Barbara Herwick 9:15 a.m...............wally & Diane Piehl, Jack & Sheila Porter, Ken & Chris Martin, Russ & Mary Georgesen 10:45 a.m.........richard & Brenda Morgan, Travis & Suzanne Allen ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m...................... Catherine Broski, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 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. James Butler, Executive Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 12