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 Fourth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday May 7, 2017 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 Give Thanks arr. Weber WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TRINITY WINDOW DEDICATION CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP In Moments Like These David Graham HYMN To God Be the Glory No. 56 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM Remember Me Pepper Choplin SCRIPTURE READING John 10:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Getting Around Jesus Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Great Thou Art No. 147 (Verses 1 & 2) 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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. PASTORAL PRAYER 2

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 Hideth My Soul arr. Mark Hayes DOXOLOGY No. 815 How Great Thou Art No. 147 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim: my God, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE How Majestic is Your Name Traditional JOHN 10: 1-10 (NIV) Very truly I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger s voice. Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them. Therefore Jesus said again, Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 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 Fourth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday May 7, 2017 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 Give Thanks arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TRINITY WINDOW DEDICATION CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP In Moments Like These David Graham CALL TO WORSHIP L: Jesus the Good Shepherd calls our names to come and follow him. P: His voice, speaking our names, draws us to him. L: We follow without fear, for the shepherd cares for us. P: Our hearts rejoice and we can place our trust in the Good Shepherd. L: Come, let us enter the gate with thanksgiving! P: Let us go forth confidently with songs of praise! AMEN. HYMN To God Be the Glory No. 56 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM Remember Me Pepper Choplin SCRIPTURE READING John 10:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Getting Around Jesus Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Great Thou Art No. 147 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) 4

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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. 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 Hideth My Soul arr. Mark Hayes DOXOLOGY No. 815 How Great Thou Art No. 147 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim: my God, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE How Majestic is Your Name Traditional 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

May 7, 2017 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday 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 TRINITY WINDOW DEDICATION PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Ancient of Days Gary Sadler SPECIAL MUSIC Stand in Awe Mark Altrogge SCRIPTURE READING John 10:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Getting Around Jesus Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Breathe Marie Barnett 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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS 6

OFFERTORY He Hideth My Soul arr. Mark Hayes Open the Eyes of My Heart Paul Baloche Open the eyes of my heart, Lord; open the eyes of my heart. I want to see You, I want to see You. To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory, pour out Your power and love as we sing, Holy, holy, holy. CCLI Song #2298355 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. 7

Announcements for May 7, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Baccalaureate Service Feed My Starving Children Vacation Bible School Volunteers Mother s Day Luncheon Pulse and Ignite Circle 6 Project Acolyte Training W.C.S.F. Quilt Raffle Church Fellowship Sock Hop Ladies Who Lunch Adult Bible Study Circle 1 Chronic Illness Support Group Circle 6 Wednesday Night Activites Welcome Booth Volunteers Handbell Ministry Lost and Found HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE A Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary to honor high school graduates. Please mark your calendars as we celebrate this significant achievement and the beginning of a new adventure in the lives of our young people. If you have a family member who is graduating from high school and would like to be included in the service, please contact Pastor Kerri at ksandusky@churchatlitchfieldpark.org by Wednesday, May 17. ALL GRADUATES If you have a family member who is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, trade school, or any other type facility, please contact the church office by Monday, May 15, so we can offer our congratulations. Office phone number is (623) 935-3411, or email is info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 8

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL GOD OF WONDERS It s time to begin planning for the 2017 Vacation Bible School (VBS) with our theme of God of Wonders. Our week-long session will serve children from 3 years old to 5 th grade, Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9. Adults and youth are needed for this important ministry to the children in our community from 6:00 8:30 p.m. each night. See the sign-up sheets in the breezeway to find a job that matches your talents! If you have questions, please contact Pastor Kerri. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet tonight at 5:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth, grades 6 12 th, are invited. Youth group will not meet on Sunday, May 14, in honor of Mother s Day. ACOLYTE TRAINING All children in grades 3 rd 7 th are invited to attend an acolyte training on Sunday, May 21, following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Please sign up in Souers Hall or notify the church office at (623) 935-3411 if you are interested. SOCK HOP DANCE Doo-wop and Rock Around The Clock dance party, 50 s family fun for everyone! On Friday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m., join us in Souers Hall for a jivin Sock Hop Dance, laughter, limbo contest and great music with DJ Hank Tokarz. Enjoy hamburgers and root beer floats and then show off your dance moves or just enjoy listening to your favorite tunes. Sign up in the breezeway between services on Sundays. 9

ADULT BIBLE STUDY Our study From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth: The Early Church concludes this Tuesday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, May 10, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our time together will focus on the importance of studying, knowing, and living the word of the Lord, as we seek to share and teach it to others. As in prior weeks, we ll compare some of the religious practices that occurred in a particular Roman-Greco context (Didyma) with God s word, as new believers there tried to follow Jesus. In preparation for our time together, please read Deuteronomy 6:1-12; Matthew 28:16-20. CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP Please note that the Chronic Illness Support Group will NOT meet in May in order for participants and facilitators to celebrate Mother s Day. If you have a recurring illness or are struggling with a condition that has affected you for more than a few months please consider joining us when we meet again on Sunday, June 11, from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities begin at 4:30 p.m. on May 10. Dinner will be lasagna, salad, rolls and cake, served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, the Rec Room, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study. HANDBELL CHOIRS MINISTRY Are you interested in being a part of the Handbell Choirs Ministry of our church? You do not have to be able to read music or have rung before the lessons will teach you both! These lessons are beginning soon, so call Marilyn Chandler, our Bellmaster, at (623) 932-0628 or the church office at (623) 935-3411. Warning: handbell ringing can become addictive. 10

MOTHER S DAY LUNCHEON Women s Christian Service Fellowship, (W.C.S.F.), is hosting the Annual Mother s Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Souers Hall from 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. The theme is Mother s Love Helps All Things Grow. For our entertainment the children will be presenting songs from the Wizard of Oz, directed by Dr. Sue Kujawski. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a dessert (12 people); if your last name begins with N-Z, please bring a salad (6-8 people). The luncheon is open to all women of the community. Sign-up sheets are in the breezeway before or after services, or reservations can be made by calling the church office at (623) 935-3411. CIRCLE 6 PROJECT TODAY Would you like to be a part of a project to give to mothers in need? Circle 6 is conducting a project TODAY, from 2 4 p.m. at Crissie Jameson s home in Litchfield Park to gather gifts and packages for needy mothers in our community. If you are interested in helping donate or put the packages together, please contact Crissie at: crissiemjameson@gmail.com or (623) 341-6731. W.C.S.F. s QUILT RAFFLE Amazing Grace, a lovely quilt made and donated by Barbara Henderson, will be raffled by W.C.S.F. Tickets are on sale for $2 each or 3 for $5. Please stop by the Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) quilt display in the breezeway between services. The recipient of the quilt will be announced at the Mother s Day Luncheon on May 13. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit The Church at Litchfield Park s youth programs and ministries. 11

LADIES WHO LUNCH Join the Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. We will be dining at Dillon s Restaurant at the Wildlife World Zoo, 16335 W. Northern Ave. at Sarival, Litchfield Park. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, May 8. Look for the sign-up sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. To R.S.V.P., contact either Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207; Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503. CIRCLE ONE Circle One will have their last meeting before a summer break on Wednesday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. at Angel s Diner, 13530 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear, for brunch. We will resume in September. Please contact Catherine Noah at (330) 601-4869 if you plan to attend. All women are welcome! CIRCLE 6 Circle 6 will hold meetings/social gatherings the third Saturday of the month at Crissie Jameson s house beginning on Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 a.m. For information about Circle 6, contact Crissie Jameson at crissiemjameson@gmail.com or (623) 341-6731 if you are interested. WELCOME BOOTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall needs volunteers to help greet people who come to our church for the first time and to say hello to all in the breezeway. No experience is necessary. All you need to do is smile and say Welcome to our church. Volunteers help at the booth from 8:30 9:10 a.m. and then again from 10:15 10:40 a.m. This is an excellent way to meet new people and make many acquaintances. It is a perfect volunteer opportunity for anyone. If you would like to help, please sign up in Souers Hall or contact Nana Hamlin at edandnana@msn.com or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. 12

LOST AND FOUND If you have lost a sweater, jacket, hat, sunglasses, one earring, etc., it may be in the Lost and Found in the office. Please come in and claim your missing item before it goes to the Thrift Shop. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN The Mission Committee is offering a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) mission trip. FMSC is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to feeding hungry children in Body and Spirit around the world. Children and adults hand pack special meals called MannaPacks that are formulated for malnourished children. We will carpool from church on Saturday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m. and be back about 10:00 p.m. Sign up in the breezeway on Sundays between services. 13

PREACHING SCHEDULE May 14 May 21 May 28 June 4 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 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez CPT R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer Phillip Miller, Seal Team Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14

Calendar for the Week of May 7, 2017 Today, 5/07/17 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 2:00 p.m. CIRCLE 6 off site 3:15 p.m. YOUTH HANDBELLS in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. ADRENALINE in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. IGNITE/PULSE in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 off site Monday, 5/08/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 5/09/17 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 5:15 p.m. W.C.S.F. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North 6:00 p.m. W.C.S.F. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North Wednesday, 5/10/17 10:00 a.m. CIRCLE 1 off site 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. 4 C REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 Thursday, 5/11/17 4:30 p.m. 4C DRESS REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. MISSIONS COMMITTEE in Fireside Room North 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 5/12/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 4:30 p.m. 4C DRESS REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 5/13/17 8:00 a.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 WILDERNESS MEETING in Watt House 11:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. MOTHER S DAY LUNCHEON in Souers Hall 15

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC......................................... Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST...................................................Debra Weber LITURGIST....................................................... Nancy Oreshack DEACONS.............8:00 a.m............. Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Alan & Lisa Warne, Jr., Rita Kaiser, Iris Weise, Jerry & Beverly Rounds 9:15 a.m.............walter & Diane Piehl, Travis & Suzanne Allen, Iris Weise, Tom & Karen VanHooser, Jill Santy 10:45 a.m.............. Nana Hamlin, Joan Smith, Lou & Lois Tronzo WELCOME BOOTHS.................................... Men s Fellowship, Nana Hamlin ACOLYTES............ 9:15 a.m.......................... Millie Moran, Clara Newman NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m............. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek Altar flowers are given In honor of my wife Catherine and in memory of my mother Cheryl, by Don Noah. 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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez