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 The Baptism of Christ January 13, 2019 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 Holy, Holy, Holy John B. Dykes Heavenly Handbell Choir PRELUDE Shall We Gather at the River/Prelude in C arr. Anna Page WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Al Peterson 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION HYMN O Sing a Song of Bethlehem No. 291 (Verses 1 & 3) MUSICAL PRESENTATION A Joyful Ring Barbara Kinyon Heavenly Handbell Choir SCRIPTURE READING Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Standing in the Gap Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN Baptized in Water No. 465 (Verses 1 & 3) 2
OFFERTORY Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! arr. Lamb Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine No. 467 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, on these baptismal waters shine, and teach our hearts, in highest strain, to praise the Lamb for sinners slain. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Bind Us Together arr. Mark Hayes LUKE 3: 15-17, 21-22 (NIV) The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah. John answered them all, I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. 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 The Baptism of Christ January 13, 2019 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 Holy, Holy, Holy John B. Dykes Heavenly Handbell Choir PRELUDE Shall We Gather at the River/Prelude in C arr. Anna Page BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Al Peterson CALL TO WORSHIP L: Do not be afraid, for the Lord has redeemed you; P: You are called by name; you are the Lord s beloved. L: Do not be afraid, for the Lord is with you. P: You are precious, honored, and loved. HYMN O Sing a Song of Bethlehem No. 291 (Verses 1-3) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Precious Jesus, we gather today amazed by your power and glory as shown in all of creation. You remind us that you are ever-present sensing all that we experience. Forgive us when we forget this and attempt to walk through rough waters on our own. Renew us with the power of your ever-present love and strengthen us to live out that love throughout the world. 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION MUSICAL PRESENTATION A Joyful Ring Barbara Kinyon Heavenly Handbell Choir SCRIPTURE READING Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Standing in the Gap Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN Baptized in Water No. 465 (Verses 1-3) OFFERTORY Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! arr. Lamb Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine No. 467 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, on these baptismal waters shine, and teach our hearts, in highest strain, to praise the Lamb for sinners slain. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Bind Us Together arr. Mark Hayes 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
January 13, 2019 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH The Baptism of Christ 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Everlasting God SPECIAL PRESENTATION CCLI Song#4556538 Indescribable CCLI Song#4403076 Al Peterson Brown/Riley Story/Reeves SCRIPTURE READING Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Standing in the Gap Rev. Kerri Sandusky PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Nobody Loves Me Like You PASTORAL PRAYER CCLI Song#7117604 Ed and Scott Cash OFFERTORY Eye of the Storm Ryan Stevenson Greg Herzner, soloist Everlasting God Brown/Riley You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, You won t grow weary. You re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles. (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 January 13, 2019 Take time to check out what s happening Mission Tour Youth Missions Youth /Parent Meeting Mission Baked Goods Fundraiser 3F Potluck Membership Orientation Women s Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Bible Study W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop 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 organizations 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. MISSIONS Your Missions Committee gratefully thanks you for your donations of non-perishable foods. Suggestions include: tuna, jelly, rice, pasta, cereals, canned fruit, canned meats, canned vegetables, juice, chunky soups, tomato sauce, infant formula, baby foods, peanut butter, and seasonings. No opened packages or expired dates please we just have to throw them out. Please note that egg cartons are no longer needed, however, they are currently in need of plastic shopping bags. PUERTO RICO MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER Sunday, January 20, the missions committee will be holding a baked goods fundraiser to help support this year s adult mission trip. The Church at Litchfield Park is sending a seven member team to Puerto Rico from February 16 to March 2, to help with the recovery efforts from the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria. The baked goods will be available in Souers Hall after each service with donations being used for supplies and other expenses of the project. Please plan to enjoy some great treats and support the team s efforts. 7
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, January 20, 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. BIBLE STUDY Bible study continues Tuesday, January 15, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our focus this week will be on the letter written to the church in Ephesus. Please read Revelation 2:1-7 prior to our time together if possible. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to. YOUTH PRAISE BAND The youth praise band will meet TODAY from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All 6 th -8 th graders are welcome! PULSE Night Out Pulse youth group (Grades 9 th -12 th ) will have a night out on Friday, January 18, 2019. We will meet at Main Event, 10315 W. McDowell Rd. from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Please come and enjoy a night out! Bowling and some appetizers will be provided. Permission slips are in the breezeway or on the website. Please let Pastor Kerri know if you need a ride to Main Event. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet TODAY: 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. Hope to see you there! PARENT/YOUTH MEETING Sunday, January 20, there will be a parent/youth meeting for this summer s mission trips. Ignite (grades 6 th -8 th ) meeting will be at 10:20 a.m. in the Watt House; Pulse (9 th -12 th ) meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. in the Watt House. Please come to find out where we are going, due dates, and preparations. This is an important meeting! 8
3F CLUB KICKOFF POTLUCK The 3F club: Food, Fun & Fellowship is a great way to get to know others in our church family, develop lasting relationships and share the love of God together in an intimate environment. We will start the 2019 season off with a group potluck on Sunday, February 3, at 12:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please bring your favorite signature dish to share at the potluck. Couples and singles of all ages are encouraged to join. Once a month each unit made up of couples and/or singles will be paired up in groups of eight. One couple will host and supply the main entrée and the remaining couples will each bring one of the following: appetizer, side dish or dessert. Sign up is in the breezeway between services and the final day is Sunday, January 27 th. GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP Sign up for Mamma Mia! dinner/show tickets will begin on Sunday, January 27, in the breezeway. You will be able to indicate if you wish to sit with someone at your table. A bus will be available for those interested; please indicate if you would like to ride the bus when you sign up. The dinner/show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre is Friday, April 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. The final day to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 3, 2019. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 will have their January Luncheon Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on January 23, 2019. It will be held at LaLoma Village on Camelback just west of Litchfield Road. The menu is to be determined and the cost is $12.00. Hostesses are Judy Nelson and Betty Gerlak. Please R.S.V.P. to wcsfcircle3@clp.church. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, January 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, January 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough, or 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. 9
Prayer Shawl blessing on February 3 4C singing at the 8 & 9:15 services on February 3 Augsburg Singers on February 15 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 MM3 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. 10
Calendar for the Week of January 13, 2019 Today, 1/13/19 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 10:30 a.m. IGNITE YOUTH GROUP (6 th -8 th grades) in Watt House 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 11:30 a.m. YOUTH PRAISE BAND (6 th -8 th grades)in Souers Hall 11:30 a.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP (9 th -12 th grades) in Watt House 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TRP#99 COURT OF HONOR in Souers Hall Monday, 1/14/19 6:45 a.m. MISSIONS TOUR off site 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/15/19 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 1/16/19 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 (Grades K-5) 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, 1/17/19 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, 1/18/19 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. PULSE NIGHT OUT off site 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 1/19/19 8:00 a.m. CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK MEETING in Souers Hall 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR.............................................Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky BELLMASTER.................................................... Marilyn Chandler MUSIC DIRECTOR AND SUBSTITUTE ORGANIST/PIANIST...........................Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR..................................................Amy Burns LITURGIST...........................................................Hank Tokarz USHERS.............8:00 a.m. Russ & Mary Georgesen, Jana Cunningham, Cynthia Bush 9:15 a.m.......rob Gimbl, Suzanne Boyer, Robert & Suzanne Waltman 10:45 a.m......... Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Cynthia Bush, Suzanne Allan ACOLYTES 9:15 a.m...........................vivian Nixon, Stella Waltman WELCOME BOOTH..........................................Fellowship and Lily Early 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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Senior Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez