The Church at Litchfield Park A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday September 2, 2012 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 Balm in Gilead arr. Robin Rokey WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN More Love to Thee No. 634 (Verses 1 and 2) SPECIAL MUSIC O Rest in the Lord from Elijah by Mendelssohn Mary Meese SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 SERMON Kingdom Labor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 630 (Verses 1 and 3) 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. 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 2
OFFERTORY Ancient words/of the Father s Love Begotten Lynn DeShazo DOXOLOGY No. 815 Sun of My Soul No. 625 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near; O may no earthborn cloud arise to hide Thee from Thy servant s eyes! Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Come, Christians Join to Sing arr. Lois R. Hill EPHESIANS 2:4-10 (NIV) But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 3
September 2, 2012 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Balm in Gilead arr. Robin Rokey BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP: L: We gather today on this Labor Day weekend to worship God and to remember those who work to make our lives better. P: We especially want to remember the labor of our Savior Jesus Christ whose work has provided us with life eternal. L: Let us not forget, it was through Christ s work that we were reconciled to God and now God calls each one of us to labor to reconcile all people in the name of Christ. P: May the work of Christ manifest itself in our good works toward others. Amen. HYMN More Love to Thee No. 634 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Loving and merciful God, we confess that it is not by our righteous works but by the work of Christ that you have redeemed us to yourself. We further acknowledge that our good works are not a way to gain your favor, but a natural response to your love. Free us, we pray, from the archaic concepts of pleasing and appeasing you to the joy of working in your kingdom to show our gratitude for your goodness to us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, amen. SPECIAL MUSIC O Rest in the Lord from Elijah by Mendelssohn Mary Meese 4
SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 Page 3 SERMON Kingdom Labor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 630 INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE L: The Lord be with you. P: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts, P: We lift them unto the Lord. 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. 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 Ancient words/of the Father s Love Begotten Lynn DeShazo DOXOLOGY No. 815 Sun of My Soul No. 625 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near; O may no earthborn cloud arise to hide Thee from Thy servant s eyes! Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, it is not night if Thou be near. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Come, Christians Join to Sing arr. Lois R. Hill CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 5
Contemporary Worship Service Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday September 2, 2012 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. CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP Edelweiss Anna Marcoux WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Let God Arise SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 Page 3 SERMON Kingdom Labor Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Love You Lord COMMUNION The Warrior is a Child Spencer Young 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. PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY All Love Can Be Karla Cornell, Mary Wilkening, Heidi Vasiloff PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Be Lifted High BENEDICTION CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6
Announcements for September 2, 2012 Take time to check out what s happening Congregational Care Ministry Movie Night Mona McCash Wednesday Night Programs Acolyte Training Youth Activities 4C Choir Women s Fellowship Small Group Ministry Thrift Store Disciple Bible Study Information Booth Cooking Class Book Exchange THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY Sign up in Souers Hall for the informational meeting to be held Sunday, September 9 th, at 11:30 a.m. in the conference room in Zieske Hall. Pastor Jim will introduce a new ministry group which will focus on elder care, the homebound and those with special needs. The first book of discussion will be Bedside Manners by Katie Maxwell. Sign-up sheets are in Souers Hall. MONA M c CASH CELEBRATION Recently retired organist/pianist Mona M c Cash will be honored on Sunday, September 16 th, during the 9:15 a.m. service. She and former choir director Jeff Yoder will play several duets during the service. Mona will be honored with the title of Organist Emeritus on this day and her name will appear on the back of Sunday bulletins each week. A plaque commemorating her years of service will hang in the choir room. A reception will be held in Souers Hall immediately following the 9:15 service. Mark your calendar to attend this ceremony and to honor Mona and her children Amy and Cris during the reception. The congregation is encouraged to bring cards expressing gratitude to Mona for her dedicated service to The Church at Litchfield Park. 7
ACOLYTES Children in grades 3-7 are invited to attend an acolyte training on Sunday, September 9 th, following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Please email Christa Denofsky at cdenofsky@yahoo.com or call (623) 853-0810 if you are interested in serving or would like more information. 4C THE RIGHT ONE School has begun and that means the new season for 4C is just around the corner. 4C is our Children's Community Christian Choirs program here at the church. 4C membership is open to children in grades K 8 th. Joyful Noise is the choir grades for K 3 rd where the emphasis is musical exploration. Joyful Noise performs for church services and various community functions and they practice on Wednesday from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Voices in Praise, or VIP, is the choir for children in upper elementary and middle school, grades 4-8. This group meets on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. They also perform for church and community functions. Our latest addition to the 4C Choirs is "Chimin' In" a new hand chime choir. This group is open to children in grades 4-8 and meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 5:00 p.m. The organizational meeting for 4C is Wednesday, September 12 th, from 5:30 6:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Join directors Sue Kujawski and Jane Calhoun and find out about this exciting group. Remember 4C is for community members, any child who loves to sing or ring is welcome. If you would like further information before September 12 th, contact Sue Kujawski at sleek1212@cox.net or (623) 694-6212. 8
TOUCHPOINT SMALL GROUP MINISTRY You are invited to participate in TouchPoint: Small Group Bible Study & Discussion based on Sunday s Bible text. Small Group Ministry links Sunday s Bible passage with individual study and small group discussion. Pastor Jim Butler will lead this beginning Thursday, September 13 th, at 6:30 p.m. in Zieske Hall. ADULT BIBLE STUDIES Adult Bible studies will resume with a study of Galatians facilated by Pastor Jim Butler. Tuesday morning, September 11 th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room Wednesday night, September 12 th, at 6:45 in Zieske Hall (office conference room) If you are looking for an opportunity to study the Old Testament for the first time or want to refresh your memory, plan on attending this 9 week study of the Old Testament. Classes will begin on Thursday, September 20 th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room North. Attendees will receive a handbook (cost - $12) and enjoy group study, video presentations and discussion. Sign up on Sunday mornings in Souers Hall or call Fran and Virgil Grumbling (623) 935-4710. COOKING CLASSES Cooking Classes are back! Our first class of the season is scheduled for Monday, September 17 th, from 6:30 8:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our very own Chef Dale Hopely will teach us the wonders of cooking the foods of India. Contact Helene at live2weave@live.com if you have questions. No sign up is necessary see you there! 9
MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Mark your calendar to enjoy a fun family movie night under the stars in Palm Court on Friday, September 21 st, at 6:30 p.m. The movie Up, which is a Disney/Pixar production, will be shown on the outdoor screen. Up is an award-winning animated movie, rated PG. It tells the story of shy, quiet Carl and his early friendship with energetic tomboy Ellie. Her youthful quest is to find Paradise Falls, and Carl promises to help her. There are detours along the way, but Carl hatches a plan to keep his promise to Ellie and escape his troubles. Hot dogs, popcorn and drinks will be furnished. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets for this family night out. Sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS RESUME Our Wednesday activities begin September 12 th! Come and enjoy fellowship and events for the entire family. TIME WHAT WHERE START 4:30 p.m. G.O. Kids Rec Room CR-3 Sept. 12 4:30 p.m. CLP Café Souers Hall Sept. 12 4:45 p.m. Heavenly Handbells Rehearsal Sanctuary Sept. 12 5:30 p.m. 4C Organizational Meeting Fireside Sept. 12 6:00 p.m. Dinner Souers Hall Sept. 12 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Sept. 12 6:45 p.m. Bible Study Zieske Hall Sept. 12 6:45 p.m. G.O. Kids CR-6 Sept. 12 ALL 4C PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 19 No Wednesday Night Programs Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 26 10
YOUTH The next youth mission trip will be on Saturday, September 15 th, when we travel to La Loma Village for two hours of games. We will meet at the church at 12:45 p.m. to prepare for our time with some wonderful people. We will play games for a couple of hours and return around 3:30 p.m. to the church. Please pick up a permission slip in Souers Hall. If you have questions, contact Pastor Kerri. Sunday, September 16 th, will be bring a friend night at youth group. We will have pizza, games, and a time to celebrate all that we have done to be the church these past few months. What a better way to show God s love than by inviting others to help us celebrate! We will meet at our normal time of 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Calling All Women The first gathering of W.C.S.F. Women s LINK will be Sunday, September 9 th, at 3:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Come join us to meet and greet new friends and learn of many service and fellowship opportunities at The Church at Litchfield Park. If you have a favorite book of devotion or inspiration, please bring it so we can make a list to share. Sign-up sheets will be in Souers Hall today so we know how many plan to attend. All women are encouraged to come. If you have questions, please contact Dottie Stumpp at (623) 536-7064 or dstumpp@hotmail.com. Circle 3 Circle 3 is looking forward to fall! We will meet on Wednesday, September 26 th, at the home of Gerre Arnold, 1069 Oro Vista, Litchfield Park with a luncheon. The menu includes chicken salad, roll, fresh fruit salad, iced tea, strawberry lemonade and cookies. The cost is $11.00. To make a reservation, call Fran Grumbling, (623) 935-4710. All women are welcome. 11
CHURCH THRIFT SHOP The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, September 8 th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various projects for the church and missions. Donations are always welcome, and almost everything is accepted asking only that it be clean and in working order. Donations may be dropped off Friday, September 7 th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or you may contact Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953 to schedule an appointment. They request items not be left outside the doors or left in the office. INFORMATION BOOTH The Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F) will be greeting you at the information booth in the breezeway and in front of the church during the month of September. Please drop by the booth for information, including visitor brochures, campus maps, and current newsletters. If you are visiting, we would like to meet you and answer your questions! If you are interested in attending a membership orientation, contact Bill or Janet Albert (623) 466-9439 or jmftaxtime@aol.com. BOOK EXCHANGE The Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Book Exchange Cart is in the breezeway! The idea is to help yourself to books from the cart that interest you, then read and return them so that others might enjoy them also. There will be a page inside each book for you to record your name (optional) and any comments you may want to share about the book. There is no special check-out procedure involved just take and return. Although this project is being sponsored by W.C.S.F., anyone is welcome to avail themselves of this opportunity. Look for the book cart and donation crate on Sundays in the breezeway. If you have questions please contact Chris Martin (623) 979-8503 or chrismartinaz@cox.net. 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 September 2012 Date Kids Adults Menu Sep 12 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Oven Fried Chicken, Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls, Texas Sheet Cake Sep 19 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Rice, Sherbet Sep 26 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Lasagne, Salad, Rolls, Cake 13
Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept 30 SEPTEMBER 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. 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. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price EO Matthew Barton PFC Ralph Lawson MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. LCPL Ross L. Woodruff Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Capt Amir Gharbi PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14
Calendar for the Week of September 2, 2012 Today, 9/02/2012 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 2 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-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. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 5:00 p.m. YOUTH GROUP (6-12 th grades) in Souers Hall Monday, 9/03/2012 OFFICE CLOSE FOR LABOR DAY 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 9/04/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 9/05/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 9/06/12 4:30 p.m. W.C.S.F. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North Friday, 9/07/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. RN SUPPORT GROUP 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 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 9/08/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP in Watt House 15
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR........................................... Pastor Kerri Sandusky CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................ William P. Gorton ORGANIST....................................................... Marjorie Hinton CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR......................................... Amy Burns LITURGIST.............. 9:15 a.m...................................... Joyce Story USHERS............... 8:00 a.m..............paul & Irene Tipton, Russ & Dianna Morrow 9:15 a.m............... Joe & Dolores Broski, Ken & Chris Martin, Stu & Mary Wilkening, Paul & Jody Hess 10:45 a.m................... Jack & KT Tanner, Bob & Beth Hatch ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m........................corinne Vasiloff, Nate Vasiloff NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m..................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, 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. James Butler, Executive Pastor Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus 16