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 Third Sunday after Epiphany January 24, 2016 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 Shine, Jesus, Shine arr. Mark Hayes CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Thou Almighty King arr. Dan Bird SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 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 Holy, Holy, Holy! No. 3 (Verses 1 & 3) ANTHEM Breath of Life Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Great Thou Art No. 147 (Verses 1 & 4) 2

OFFERTORY The Old Rugged Cross arr. Weber DOXOLOGY No. 815 Bind Us Together No. 139 Bind us together, Lord; bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord; bind us together, Lord; bind us together with love. There is only one God, there is only one King, there is only one body; that is why we can sing. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in Classical Style Gordon Young MATTHEW 9:9-13 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector s booth. Follow me, he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners? On hearing this, Jesus said, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. 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 after Epiphany January 24, 2016 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 Shine, Jesus, Shine arr. Mark Hayes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Thou Almighty King arr. Dan Bird WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Robert & Judy Brown Peter Dale Lisa Ducharme John & Shirley Gigliotti James & Judy Murphy Catherine Navarra CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome, dear friends, to this house of God where we gather today to worship Jesus Christ. P: We are here, one and all, to join our hearts together in unity and celebrate the mercy that God has for all people equally. L: Let us remember that our equality is based on God s equal love and acceptance for everyone. This includes all people none are excluded or exempt from the reach of God s love and grace. P: As God embraces all people, may we be challenged to move beyond those religious, social, and cultural boundaries that separate us from others. HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! No. 3 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) 4

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Dear Lord, as we contemplate the life of Jesus as one who transcended religious boundaries to connect to the marginalized, may we be challenged to live like our Savior. Help us to move beyond the walls of religious activities which merely isolate us from those Christ came to embrace, and drop the shields of judgement we use to protect ourselves from defilement which only deflect your blessings. Help us to love those you love and have compassion for those you long to see embrace your love. 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 Breath of Life Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN How Great Thou Art No. 147 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) OFFERTORY The Old Rugged Cross arr. Weber DOXOLOGY No. 815 Bind Us Together No. 139 Bind us together, Lord; bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord; bind us together, Lord; bind us together with love. There is only one God, there is only one King, there is only one body; that is why we can sing. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in Classical Style Gordon Young 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 Third Sunday after Epiphany January 24, 2016 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Robert Hughes Peter Dale PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Come, Now is the Time to Worship B. Doerksen SPECIAL MUSIC You Never Let Go Matt Redman SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION How Great Is Our God Reeves and Cash PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY TODAY Brian Doerksen Today I choose to follow You; Today I choose to give my yes to You. Today I choose to hear Your voice and live; Today I choose to follow You. CCLI Song #4157315 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

We Welcome New Members Robert & Judy Brown Lisa Ducharme John & Shirley Gigliotti James & Judy Murphy Robert Hughes Catherine Navarra We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for January 24, 2016 Take time to check out what s happening Confirmation Classes Good Times Fellowship Acolyte Training Today Square Dance Your Plans Missions Wednesday Night Activities Women s Fellowship God s Own Kids Men s Fellowship Help With Children s Programs Volunteers Needed Youth P.O.W.W.O.W. Bible Studies Church in Souers Hall Amazon Smile CONFIRMATION Confirmation is the process where youth in 8 th grade (13 years) or older learn about the Christian faith and make an intentional commitment to give their lives to the Lord. Following confirmation, youth are received into membership into the church. Confirmation will also include baptism for those who have not previously been baptized. An orientation meeting for both youth and parents will be held on Tuesday, February 2, at 6:00 p.m. in Fireside Room North. Confirmation classes will meet on Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, and March 15, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The confirmation ceremony will occur on Palm Sunday, March 20, during the 9:15 service. You may register in Souers Hall between services. If you have questions or you would like more information, please contact the church office or Pastor Kerri. 7

ACOLYTE TRAINING TODAY All children in grades 3 rd through 7 th are invited to attend an acolyte training TODAY following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. YOUR PLANS HELP THE CHURCH PLAN As the Board of Directors finalizes the church budget for 2016, please prayerfully consider your family planned giving commitment if you have not already done so. Commitment cards are available in the church office or in the Sanctuary s Bell Tower. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities will include a dinner of beef stew, salad, rolls, and cobbler served at 6:00 in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Handbells, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room, Chancel Choir, Bible Study and G. O. Kids. GOD S OWN KIDS (G.O. KIDS) All children ages kindergarten through 6 th grade are invited to God s Own Kids (G.O. Kids) this Wednesday night from 6:45-7:45. Come and join Amber, Hank, Sharon, Carolyn and Pastor Kerri for a time of learning, fun, and experiencing the love of Jesus Christ. HELP WITH CHILDREN S PROGRAMS Have you ever wanted to help with our children s programs and didn t know how to get started? Have you ever wanted to help teach, assist, create bulletin boards, organize mission Sundays, pick up, set up, help in the nursery..? Come and find out all about our children s programs at an orientation session on Sunday, January 31, after the last service. Please sign up in Souers Hall. Lunch will be provided. Prepare to get excited about our children s ministries! Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions or contact the church office. YOUTH Tom MacMaster will be speaking to our youth on Sunday, January 31. All youth, grades 6 th -12 th, are invited to come listen to Tom s talk about how our worth comes not from what is posted online but from the Lord. He will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology and its future. Come and join the discussion from 5:00-6:30 p.m. 8

BIBLE STUDIES The Tuesday Bible study continues on Tuesday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. We will be discussing the 3 rd and 4 th chapters of James. All you need to bring is your Bible. Wednesday night Bible study continues on Wednesday, January 27, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall immediately following dinner. We will be discussing the 3 rd and 4 th chapters of James. Please bring your Bible. GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP Good Times Fellowship is a senior adult activity group at the church. Sign-ups for Arizona Broadway Theater s dinner/show featuring Fiddler on the Roof continue through January 31. The performance will be March 4, at 5:30 p.m. The ticket price is $65.84, which includes dinner, show, tax & gratuity and the deadline for payment will be Sunday, February 7. FELLOWSHIP SQUARE DANCE Come spend Valentine s weekend with the church on Friday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Couples, singles and children; grab your jeans, dust off your boots; for food, fun and square dancing. We will be serving hot dogs and popcorn. Please sign up in Souers Hall. COLORADO MISSION TRIP The Missions Committee is offering an opportunity to go on a mission trip April 2-9 to Loveland, CO. A severe flood destroyed or severely damaged over 7,000 homes. The deadline to sign up, pay your fee and turn in registration papers is Sunday, January 31. Ron and Judy will be in Souers Hall after the 9:15 a.m. service to help with papers on January 24 and 31. 9

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Come help pack MannaPack Meals, a special formula for malnourished children. We will carpool from the church parking lot on Saturday, January 30 at 8:00 a.m. Sign up in Souers Hall. Youth without parents need a permission slip signed, also found in Souers Hall. You may also volunteer at other times by going on line to FMSC at www.fmsc.org. LOCAL MISSION TOURS Come see what is new with some of our local missions and how they operate, who they serve and how they are making a big difference in our area. We will be touring Homeward Bound, St. Mary s Food Bank Alliance, New Life Center, Mission of Mercy, Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, and Homeless Youth Connection. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. We will carpool from church on Monday, February 15, at 7:15 a.m. and expect to return by 1:30 p.m. Please sign up in Souers Hall. CIRCLE 3 will enjoy a luncheon meeting on Wednesday, January 27, at 11:30 a.m. in Souers Hall. All women are welcome and we ask that you bring a sack lunch. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Jane Holdcroft at (623) 935-2125. CIRCLE 5 will meet on Thursday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Kathy Christensen, 4914 N Valley Glen, Litchfield Park. For information, contact Marcy Clement at (602) 473-1395, or meclement14@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome! 10

CIRCLE 3 PRESENTS ART ON CLOTH THIS WEEK TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS. Tickets are on sale in Souers Hall following the 1 st and 2 nd services FOR $15.00. We invite you to join Circle 3 THIS Saturday afternoon, January 30, beginning with desserts at 1:00 p.m. in Souers Hall, followed by the presentation at 1:45 p.m. All proceeds from this worthwhile event will be donated to Circle 3 philanthropies, which include New Life Center, Open Arms and Homeless Youth Connection. For information, contact Jane Holdcroft at (623) 935-2125 or Betty Gerlak at (623) 640-6969. Men s Fellowship will begin a study of Agents of Babylon as Dr. David Jeremiah examines prophecy through the eyes of the book of Daniel. He explains what the prophecies mean, and helps us understand how these prophetic visions and dreams apply to our lives today. Men s Fellowship meets the first Saturday of each month at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast, followed by the discussion. It meets next in Souers Hall on February 6. Pastor Dale will be cooking breakfast. Please sign up in Souers Hall. For information you may email Joe Bemis at thebemi@gmail.com, Rob Gimbl at azrobert4@gmail.com or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WELCOME BOOTH The Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall needs volunteers to help greet new people who come to our church for the first time and to say hello to our existing people as they come from their services to go for coffee and socializing in Souers Hall. No experience is necessary. All you need to do is smile and say Welcome to our church. Volunteers help at the booth from 8:40 to 9:10 a.m. and then again from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m. This is an excellent way to meet new people and make many acquaintances. It is a perfect volunteer opportunity for couples, as well as for singles. If you would like to help, please sign up on the Welcome Booth sign-up sheet in Souers Hall or contact Nana Hamlin at edandnana@msn.com or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. 11

CLP TO HOST P.O.W.W.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED P.O.W.W.O.W. stands for Produce on Wheels Without Waste. The non-profit organization is an outreach of Borderland Food Bank in Nogales, which rescues surplus produce from growers in southern Arizona. Anyone can donate $10 to shop for up to 60 lbs. of rescued produce that is fresh and nutritious. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on Saturday, February 13, sign up in Souers Hall or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. The sale will be between 8:00-11:00 a.m., but volunteers will have shifts assigned earlier and later for setup, distribution and clean up. If you would like to learn more about the organization and the types of produce available, please visit their website: www.borderlandfoodbank.org. CHURCH IN SOUERS HALL If you are finding yourself feeling a little squeezed at church today because of the crowds or if you simply want to enjoy watching church on a big screen with a cup of coffee, please be aware that the church services are broadcast live in Souers Hall each week. If you are traveling, or just want to listen to part of the church service again, an audio and video copy of the weekly church service is available on the church website along with newsletters, bulletins, and a lot of additional information. Please be aware that due to editing, the audio/video of the church service is posted on the website a few days after church. AMAZON.SMILE FOUNDATION The church has been approved for AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the church every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% to the church from your purchase. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. To shop AmazonSmile go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0177168. 12

Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & G.O. Kids January/February 2016 Date Kids Adults Menu Jan 27 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Beef stew, salad, rolls, cobbler Feb 3 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, brownies Feb 10 NO REGULAR WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITES ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT 6:30 P.M. Feb 17 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Allison & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Lasagna, salad, rolls, Italian ices 13

PREACHING SCHEDULE Jan 31 Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 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 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. 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 LtCol Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley MAJ Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price SFC Jamil D Bush SrA Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Capt Damon Juarez Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke Kyle P Lee SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MSgt Anthony Collier SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson SRA Zeke Denofsky Capt Hank McKibban 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Capt Malia DuMont 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 January 24, 2016 Today, 1/24/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall 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 Classroom 3 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in 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 Classroom 3 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Classroom 4 11:30 a.m. ACOLYTE TRAINING in Sanctuary 3:30 p.m. YOUTH HANDBELLS in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. ADRENALINE YOUTH CHOIR in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. IGNITE & PULSE in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 COURT OF HONOR in Souers Hall Monday, 1/25/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/26/16 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. DEACONS in Souers Hall Wednesday, 1/27/16 10:30 a.m. CIRCLE 3 in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 4:30 p.m. REC ROOM in Classroom 2 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. NURSERY 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 2 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 1/28/16 4:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 7:00 p.m. MISSIONS in Fireside Room North 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 1/29/16 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 1/30/16 1:00 p.m. CIRCLE 3 ART ON CLOTH 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 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC.............................................. Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST.................................................. Debra Weber LITURGIST........................................................... Iris Weise USHERS............... 8:00 a.m..........alan M. Warne Jr & Lisa Warne, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m................ Ray & Gale Gonzales, Jerry & Jill Santy 10:45 a.m............. Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Larry & Ann Schluter WELCOME BOOTHS............................................Circle 4, Nana Hamlin ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m....................... Casey Alward, Hannah Gilbert NURSERY...............8:00 a.m................. Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m................. Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m................. Allison McDermott, 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. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez