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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy December 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 Appalachian Christmas Carol and Joy to the World David Lantz, piano arr. John Ness Beck 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. LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Jordan Armijo and Healishia Downing CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP African Noel Victor Johnson HYMN Go, Tell it on the Mountain No. 258 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM Do You Hear What I Hear arr. by Simeone Jordan Armijo, soloist SCRIPTURE READING James 1:1-4 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN The First Noel No. 265 (Verses 1 & 2) 2
OFFERTORY Worship the Gift: A Christmas Medley arr. William J. Kirkpatrick David Lantz, piano, Abbey Stevens, euphonium DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 245 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things, far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE How Great Our Joy Traditional German JAMES 1:1-4 (NIV) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 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 Third Sunday of Advent: Joy December 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 Appalachian Christmas Carol and Joy to the World David Lantz, piano arr. John Ness Beck BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP African Noel Victor Johnson LITANY FOR ADVENT JOY L: The advent of Jesus into human flesh as a baby in a manger caused the Angels to proclaim: Joy, to the world, the Lord has come. P: Rejoice in the Lord, Always. Again, I say rejoice! L: As Jesus came for all people and to unite all of us with God and each other, we rejoice! P: Rejoice in the Lord, Always. Again, I say rejoice! L: The joy that God offers comes in connection to others; connecting to God, family, friends, our brothers and sisters in Christ, all who look to God, and those who see no other force besides nature. ALL: Rejoice in the Lord, Always. Again, I say rejoice! Amen! LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Hank Tokarz & Sharon Kozak HYMN Go, Tell it on the Mountain No. 258 (Verses 1-3) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Gracious Lord, we thank you for all of the good things you provide in food and shelter and the community in which we live. Even as we thank you, we know that these things, which make us happy, are ultimately temporary. It is, however, your presence within us that brings joy which transcends our external circumstance. For this, dear Lord, we give you praise. 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 Do You Hear What I Hear arr. by Simeone Jordan Armijo, soloist SCRIPTURE READING James 1:1-4 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN The First Noel No. 265 (Verses 1-3) OFFERTORY Worship the Gift: A Christmas Medley arr. William J. Kirkpatrick David Lantz, piano; Abbey Stevens, euphonium DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 245 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things, far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE How Great Our Joy Traditional German 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
December 16, 2018 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy 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 Appalachian Christmas Carol and Joy to the World David Lantz, piano arr. John Ness Beck WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Jess & Eliza Duncan PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) CCLI Song#5607039 Chris Tomlin/Handel SPECIAL MUSIC Where Are You, Christmas Carey/Horner/Jennings Sophie Fromm, soloist SCRIPTURE READING James 1:1-4 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Hark the Herald/Angels We Have Heard on High Wesley/Mendelsohn/Chadwick/Barnes PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Lowry/Greene Mary, Did You Know Ellie Fromm, soloist Unspeakable Joy Chris Tomlin Joy, unspeakable joy! An over flowing well, no tongue can tell. Joy, unspeakable joy! It rises in my soul, never lets me go. (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 December 16, 2018 Take time to check out what s happening Did you know? Pulse & Ignite Christmas Angel Project Youth Praise Band Luminarias New Year s Youth Celebration Christmas Caroling Sunday School New Year s Children in church Interim Children s Ministry Director Christmas Pageant Contribution Year End As we are approaching the end of 2018, we are requesting your participation in the 2019 planned giving, which has a significant impact on our ability to plan for and live out our church s mission. Our operating budget is determined by the amount pledged as of December 31, 2018. Many of you have submitted your pledge cards thank you. For those who have not yet fulfilled your financial pledge for 2019, and wish to, please remember to take the opportunity to do so before the end of the year. The timing really does matter and it is very important to the financial health of the church. FINAL DAY FOR CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT The Missions Committee has chosen North Carolina-Hurricane Florence disaster relief for the focus of the Christmas Angel Project this year. You will be given the opportunity to donate to the relief efforts TODAY, between Sunday services in the breezeway. A card made by our Sunday school classes and youth groups will be available to each donor to be signed and sent along with the disaster relief funds to be received by those in need during these devastating times. LUMINARIAS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Traditionally, the church has been adorned by luminarias on Christmas Eve. If you would like to participate in this beautiful ministry to our community, please sign-up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. ALL CHURCH CAROLING TODAY Come ready to sing Christmas carols THIS EVENING. We will meet in the parking lot and load on the hay wagons at 5:00 p.m. After singing Christmas carols around Litchfield Park, we will have hot chocolate, cookies, and possibly a visit from a jolly man dressed in red! 7
CHILDREN IN CHURCH Children are invited to join their families in church on Sunday, December 30 th, to give our hard working Sunday School teachers a day off after serving our kids through the Advent season. Child care will still be available for our littlest ones in the Nursery on the 30 th. Sunday School classes will resume on January 6 th. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Please plan to come and witness the beauty of Nativity: A Traditional Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ written by Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., and performed by the children on Sunday, December 23, at 10:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite groups will be participating in caroling tonight at 5:00 p.m. in lieu of their regular gathering. Please be at the parking lot at 5:00 p.m. The youth praise band will not meet today and will resume on Sunday, January 6. YOUTH PRAISE BAND Beginning January 6, youth praise band will rehearse from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. NEW YEAR S YOUTH CELEBRATION New Year s youth celebration on Sunday, January 6, 2019! We will have inflatables and fun! Also, beginning January 6, the youth groups will be meeting at new times: Ignite (6 th -8 th ) from 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Pulse (9 th -12 th ) from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Watt House. All 6 th -12 th graders are invited! 8
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW YEAR S Sunday School New Year s Celebration on January 6, 2019. We will have inflatables and lots of fun for the Sunday school children in the front yard of the Watt House. Plan to come and invite some friends to do some jumping around this first Sunday of 2019. INTERIM CHILDREN S MINISTRY DIRECTOR Kristin McNamara is now serving as our Interim Children s Ministry Director. In this role, Kristin will be coordinating Sunday School teachers, setting up classrooms, and facilitating other children s ministries. We welcome Kristin as she serves in this capacity during this time of pastoral transition. 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2018 giving statement, all contributions must be in the church office no later than Sunday, December 30 th. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann LTC Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price Capt Thomas Brougher PVT Andrew Horacek MK1 Robert Rodriguez TSgt Lysa Busalacchi MAJ Damon Juarez PO3 Jacob Scott SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain MSgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple SFC Margaret Wilson SSgt Zeke Denofsky SFC Donald S. Montgomery 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley ************** PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 9
Dec 23 Dec. 24 Dec 30 PREACHING SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. Cantata 10:45 a.m. Children s Christmas Pageant 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Lynne Kammeraad *Childcare provided in the Nursery The Church at Litchfield Park Christmas Calendar 2018 Date Event Time Location Sun. Dec. 23 4 th Sunday of Advent - Love Cantata Christmas Pageant 8:00*, 9:15 a.m.* 10:45 a.m.* Sanctuary Souers Hall Mon. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Chancel Singers Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Bells 5:00 p.m.* 7:00 p.m.* 9:00 p.m.* 11:00 p.m. Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Tue. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Office Closed Wed. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday Office Closed 10
Calendar for the Week of December 16, 2018 Today, 12/16/18 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 10:45 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. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROLING AND SANTA off site and in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 off site Monday, 12/17/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 12/18/18 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, 12/19/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 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, 12/20/18 5:45 p.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 12/21/18 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 12/22/18 8:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR...............................................Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................. Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST....................................................Kathy Drake LITURGIST....................................................... Nancy Oreshack USHERS............ 8:00 a.m................rob Gimbl, Steve Charney, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m.............. Phil Easley, Jerry Rounds, Jack & Sheila Porter 10:45 a.m................ Ron & Joan Smith, Tom & Karen VanHooser WELCOME BOOTH................................. Tom & Margaret Bradbeer, W.C.S.F. ACOLYTES........................................... Stella Waltman, Elizabeth Allen INTERIM CHILDREN S MINISTRY DIRECTOR.............................. Kristin McNamara NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.............. Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough 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