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 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 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 A Charge to Keep I Have Mason Carillon Handbell Choir PRELUDE Fanfare on Ein Feste Burg arr. Pethel 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 All Creatures of Our God and King No. 63 (Verses 1 & 2) MUSICAL PRESENTATION Tis a Gift to Be Simple Shaker melody Carillon Handbell Choir arr. Page SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN I Have Decided to Follow Jesus No. 602 (Verses 1 & 2) 2

OFFERTORY Come, Christians, Join to Sing Spanish melody Heavenly Handbells arr. Geschke DOXOLOGY No. 815 Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 139 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; there is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not; Thy compassions, they fail not. As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE May the Road Rise to Meet You Turner MARK 10:17-27 (NIV) As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is good except God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother. Teacher, he declared, all these I have kept since I was a boy. Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. At this the man s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, Who then can be saved? Jesus looked at them and said, With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God. 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 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 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 A Charge to Keep I Have Mason Carillon Handbell Choir PRELUDE Fanfare on Ein Feste Burg arr. Pethel BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: Dear Friends of God and sisters and brothers in Jesus Christ, welcome to this historic House of Prayer for All People. P: We have come today to worship God and to open our hearts to allow God to direct our lives in love. L: Trusting God more should be the goal of each of us; learning that God s love will bring us inner peace and the satisfaction of sharing in the work of God on earth. P: We thank you, God, for all of your many blessings and for calling us to live in your eternal kingdom, beginning now. HYMN All Creatures of Our God and King No. 63 (Verses 1-3) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Gracious Lord, when we analyze the world around us, we can clearly see that those who have money seem to control all things. In the face of this, it is difficult to place our trust in you instead of wealth. Help us to trust you more, and in doing so, use the resources you ve entrusted us with as a means to further your kingdom. 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. MUSICAL PRESENTATION Tis a Gift to Be Simple Shaker melody Carillon Handbell Choir arr. Page SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN I Have Decided to Follow Jesus No. 602 (Verses 1-3) OFFERTORY Come, Christians, Join to Sing Spanish melody Heavenly Handbells arr. Geschke DOXOLOGY No. 815 Great Is Thy Faithfulness No. 139 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; there is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not; Thy compassions, they fail not. As Thou has been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE May the Road Rise to Meet You Turner 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

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 2018 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 Every Move I Make David Ruis Youth Choir and Band WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION He Reigns Furler/Taylor CCLI Song #4026635 Lifesong CCLI Song #4578839 Mark Hall SPECIAL MUSIC Amazing Love Billy James Foote Youth Choir and Band SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Chris Tomlin CCLI Song #4768151 PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Why Nichole Nordeman Nikka del Rosario, Soloist He Reigns Furler/Taylor It s all God s children singing glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns, He reigns. It s all God s children singing glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns, He reigns. (Repeat) 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 October 14, 2018 Take time to check out what s happening W.C.S.F. One Day Gathering for Women Wednesday Night Events Membership Orientation Hallo-palooza Grief Support Group All Church Picnic Adult Bible Study Women s Fellowship Sunday School Opportunity W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop 4C Butter Braids Youth Fellowship Newsletter for Kids FINAL REGISTRATION DAY A ONE DAY GATHERING FOR WOMEN Today is the final day to register for the October 20, W.C.S.F. One Day Gathering For Women (Empowered Women are Riveting), after each service in the breezeway. During this gathering for women of all ages, we will explore the power of power and how power in and from faith is distinctive; focus on key characteristics that help us reach our empowered potential; and consider how we embody power in our daily lives. 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. in Souers Hall. For more information, please contact the church office (623) 935-3411 or e-mail at wcsf@clp.church. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION 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 next Sunday, October 21, immediately following the 9:15 service. New members will be received the following 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. 7

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TODAY 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 continuing today from 11:45-12:45 in the Fireside Room North. We will meet for four more weeks on the following dates: October 21, & 28, November 11 & 18. We are 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. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Bible study resumes Tuesday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. For the next eight weeks, we will be studying a number of passages in scripture that focus on Paul s ministry, which includes exploring several locations in Turkey where he visited, ministered, and influenced (Attalia, Perga, Pisidia Antioch, Colossae, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Priene, Didyma and Miletus). Please read Acts 9:1-19; 22:3-21; 26:9-18 and Galatians 1:13-17 prior to our time together if possible since there will be a number of other references we will be focusing on while we are together. Yes, this will include a lot of pictures from Turkey! As always, it would be helpful to bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to. SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY We are in need of some help for our Sunday School classrooms (K-2 nd graders; 3 rd -5 th graders) during both the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. Pastor Kerri delivers the message in Souers Hall to begin each class. Then, teachers walk the children to the classrooms where activities are set up and ready to go. There are youth to assist teachers as well. It is minimal work and maximum blessing! Please consider this imperative ministry to our children. If you would like to help, please contact Pastor Kerri. 4C (Children s Christian Community Choir) 4C, (Kindergarten-5 th grade), resumes rehearsals this Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Hope to see you!! We always welcome new singers. 8

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet today in Souers Hall. Ignite (grades 6 th -8 th ) meets at 4:30 p.m.; Pulse (grades 9 th -12 th ) meets at 5:30 p.m. Our theme is James: The Strength of the Selfie. Come and join in the discussion. We will also be planning for the big Hallo-palooza celebration. On Sunday, October 21, we will have a combined youth group grades 6 th -12 th - from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Dinner will be provided as we work on the Hallo-palooza celebration. Come with your ideas! Go to the youth page at www.clp.church to subscribe to our live youth page. WEDNESDAY NIGHT EVENTS 4:30-5:45 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 & Zieske Hall 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 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR HALLO-PALOOZA Hallo-palooza will take place on Wednesday, October 31, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, some candy, and your favorite Halloween décor. When you arrive, you will receive a parking space. Then, set up your lawn chair, open your trunk (and candy bags), and wait for kids to walk through and trick-or-treat in a safe place. For those who would like to decorate the trunk, there will be a decorating contest. There will be plenty of frightening sights for the kids. Please sign up in the breezeway. ANNUAL ALL CHURCH PICNIC Sunday, November 4, at 12:00 p.m., the annual church picnic will be held in Souers Hall. There will be lawn games and fun activities in Palm Court. Pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans and drinks will be provided for this FREE event. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite dessert to share. Invite your friends and neighbors to come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, and food serving. Please sign up in the breezeway if you are able to assist. For more information contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 is having their luncheon meeting on Wednesday, October 24, at LaLoma Independent Living dining room at 11:30 a.m. Please make your reservations and include your luncheon selection no later than October 21 at wcsfcircle3@clp.church. Circle 5 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, at the home of Marcy Clement. To RSVP, please sign up in the breezeway on Sunday, or by email at wcsfcircle5@clp.church. All women are welcome. Call the church office at (623) 935-3411 for more information. 9

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, October 17, 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. BUTTER BRAIDS Circle 2 is having their Bi-Annual Butter Braid sale. You may order your holiday braids in the breezeway after each service, beginning TODAY. Payment is requested at the time of order. The cost is $12.50 per braid and will be ready for pick-up on Sunday, November 19. NEWSLETTER FOR KIDS Did you know that if you go to Children s Activity Schedule on our website www.clp.church you can subscribe to our live newsletter? Check it out! Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 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 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 10 Rev. Karoline Lewis Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Lynne Kammeraad 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

Calendar for the Week of October14, 2018 Today, 10/14/18 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 10:45 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. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room South 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, 10/15/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 10/16/18 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, 10/17/18 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. CHILD CARE in Nursery 5:30 p.m. 4C (K-5 th grades) in Fireside Room North 6:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room North, Classroom 2,4,6 & Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 10/18/18 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, 10/19/18 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 10/19/18 9:00 a.m. W.C.S.F. ONE DAY GATHERING FOR WOMEN in Sanctuary and Souers Hall 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 BELL MASTER....................................................Marilyn Chandler 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................. Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST................................................... Kathy Drake LITURGIST.............................................................Jill Santy USHERS.............8:00 a.m................. Tom & Rita Kaiser, Jerry & Beverly Rounds 9:15 a.m....... Rob Gimbl, Steve Charney, Robert & Suzanne Waltman 10:45 a.m............ Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Cynthia Bush, Lou Tronzo WELCOME BOOTH.........................Lily Early, Charlotte Montanus, Crissie Jameson ACOLYTES............................................. Stella Waltman, Vivian Nixon NURSERY. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough Altar flowers are given In honor of our pastors and their families. In loving memory of our daughter, Bonnie with love, Bill & Patti Murphy. ` 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 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez