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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH First Sunday after Christmas December 30, 2018 8:00 & 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 Gabriel s Oboe Morricone 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 Joy to the World! No. 270 8:00 a.m. (Verses 1 & 2) 9:15 a.m. (Verses 1, 2 & 4) SPECIAL MUSIC Mary, Did You Know? arr. Bryce Inman Bill Trejbal, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 3:12-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON "Dressing for Success Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN Good Christian Men, Rejoice No. 273 (Verses 1 & 2) OFFERTORY A Spiritual Christmas Traditional spirituals DOXOLOGY No. 815 2
GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE No. 273 Good Christian men, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Personent Hodie Medieval Piae Cantiones COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 (NIV) Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 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. 3
December 30, 2018 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH First Sunday after Christmas 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 & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION In the Sanctuary Kurt Carr SPECIAL MUSIC The Potter s Hand Darlene Zschech SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 3:12-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON "Dressing for Success Rev. Lynne Kammeraad PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Jesus, Name Above All Names Naida Hearn PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Oh My Soul Casting Crowns Ramon Ocaño & Greg Herzner, duet In the Sanctuary Kurt Carr Jesus we give You the praise. Emmanuel we lift up Your name. Heavenly Father coming Messiah, and we will praise You for the rest of our years. We will praise You for the rest of our years. 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. 4
Announcements for December 23, 2018 Take time to check out what s happening Contribution Year End Un-Hanging of the Greens Did You Know? Youth Praise Band Special Congregational Meeting New Year s Youth Celebration Celebration Sunday School New Year s Children in Church Today Men s Fellowship (M.C.S.F.) Mission Tour FINAL DAY 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 TODAY. 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 returned 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. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 AT 11:45 a.m. Please mark your calendar for the Special Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The meeting will begin at 11:45 am in Souers Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider calling Rev. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad as our new Senior Pastor. The senior pastor selection committee unanimously recommended Pastor Lynne to the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors has unanimously recommended her for consideration by the entire congregation. Your attendance is needed to ensure that we have a quorum for this important meeting. Child care is available in the Nursery. CELEBRATION Please be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, January 13. We will be celebrating Pastor Dale s ministry at The Church at Litchfield Park during all three worship services. Cake will be served between the services in Souer s Hall. 5
CHILDREN IN CHURCH TODAY Children are invited to join their families in church today, to give our hard working Sunday School teachers a day off after serving our kids through the Advent season. Child care is available for our littlest ones in the Nursery. Sunday School classes will resume on January 6th. UN-HANGING OF THE GREENS A huge thank you to all who participated in the Hanging of the Greens recently. Anyone who would like to help un-hang them, please meet in Souers Hall at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5. YOUTH PRAISE BAND The youth praise band will resume from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on January 6, 2019. They will be rehearsing in Souers Hall. All 6 th -8 th graders are invited! NEW YEAR S YOUTH CELEBRATION Pulse and Ignite youth groups will resume on January 6, 2019, for the New Year s youth celebration! 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. Come celebrate the beginning of a new year! 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 the first Sunday of 2019. MEN S CHRISTIAN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP (M.C.S.F.) Men s Fellowship will meet Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6:00 7:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please note the new name, date and time. Through video and discussion, we will explore topics that deepen our relationships with both Jesus Christ and one another. Men s Fellowship will meet the second Tuesday of each month. Please sign up in the breezeway if you are interested in attending. All men are welcome! MISSION TOUR ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14 HOMEWARD BOUND, ST. MARY S FOOD BANK, HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION, MISSION OF MERCY, AND NEW LIFE CENTER. We will visit these 5 charities that The Church at Litchfield Park helps support. Come learn how they are helping our community and the amazing impact they are making in people s lives. We will leave from the church at 6:45 a.m. and be back about 12:30 p.m. Bring along drinks and a lunch in a bag with your name on it to put in a cooler in the van/bus. Sign up in the breezeway between services. 6
Calendar for the Week of December 30, 2018 Today, 12/30/18 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) 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) Monday, 12/31/18 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/01/19 OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 1/02/19 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 1/03/19 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 1/04/19 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY 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 Saturday, 1/05/19 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 9:00 a.m. UNHANGING OF THE GREENS on campus 7
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 GUEST 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR.........................................Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST....................................................Kathy Drake LITURGIST........................................................... Rob Gimbl USHERS...............8:00 a.m........travis & Jacque Hough, James & Nancy Montgomery 9:15 a.m.............. Stephen & Marjorie Koval, Jack & KT Tanner 10:45 a.m......................... Joan Smith, Crissie Jameson, George Merriman, Cynthia Bush WELCOME BOOTHS.................................... Alan & Sonna McKee, W.C.S.F. ACOLYTES............ 9:15 a.m................................... Bryan Kaneshiro 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 8