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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 24, 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 PRELUDE Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow arr. Martin 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. MISSIONS MOMENT Jane Holdcroft CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Lord, Be Joyful F. Haydn, arr. H. Hopson HYMN O Worship the King No. 104 (Verses 1 & 5) ANTHEM This is the Day the Lord Has Made Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:27-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON A Standard of Measure Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN Take Time to Be Holy No. 656 (Verses 1 & 2) 2
OFFERTORY How Can I Keep From Singing arr. Christopher Ruck Karla Cornell, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 Seek Ye First No. 713 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you Allelu, alleluia! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE God Be With You, Till We Meet Again Tomer/Rankin LUKE 6:27-38 (NIV) But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 24, 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 PRELUDE Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow arr. Martin BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Lord, Be Joyful F. Haydn, arr. H. Hopson CALL TO WORSHIP L: Come, let us bow down in worship, P: Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; L: For he is our God P: And we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. HYMN O Worship the King No. 104 (Verses 1, 4 & 5) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Lord, you taught us to do to others as we would have others do to us and to love our enemies. Lead us all, friend and enemy alike from prejudice to truth: deliver us all from hatred, cruelty, and revenge. Fill us with your love so that we may be an instrument of your peace and enable us all to stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. MISSIONS MOMENT Jane Holdcroft ANTHEM This is the Day the Lord Has Made Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:27-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON A Standard of Measure Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN Take Time to Be Holy No. 656 (Verses 1-3) OFFERTORY How Can I Keep From Singing arr. Christopher Ruck Karla Cornell, soloist DOXOLOGY No. 815 Seek Ye First No. 713 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you Allelu, alleluia! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE God Be With You, Till We Meet Again Tomer/Rankin 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
February 24, 2019 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 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 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Joel & Alison England Greg & Marcy Clement PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Ancient of Days Ron Kenoly CCLI Song#798108 SPECIAL MUSIC When I Think About The Lord James Huey MISSIONS MOMENT Jane Holdcroft SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:27-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON A Standard of Measure Rev. Lynne Kammeraad PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Here I Am To Worship PASTORAL PRAYER CCLI Song#64571 Chris Tomlin OFFERTORY So Will I Tori Kelly Hannah Ocano, soloist Ancient of Days Ron Kenoly You re kingdom shall reign over all the earth. Be unto the Ancient of Days. For none can compare to Your matchless worth. Sing unto the Ancient of Days. 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 Joel & Alison England We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for February 24, 2019 Take time to check out what s happening Puerto Rico Bible Study 2019 Annual Meeting Good Times Fellowship Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Scholarships Children in Church Youth Activities Ash Wednesday Service Sunday School Opportunity Women s Fellowship PUERTO RICO Please be in prayer for those from the mission team serving in Puerto Rico. 2019 ANNUAL MEETING TODAY The annual meeting for the church IS TODAY, at 11:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. We are installing new deacons as well as voting on new officers and the budget. The meeting is open to everyone, but only church members may vote. Your attendance is important in the planning for the future of our church, and a quorum of the congregation is needed. Child care will be provided in the Rec Room and Nursery during the meeting. The 2018 Annual Report is available today from an usher or anytime during the week from the church office. SPAGHETTI DINNER and RAFFLE Ticket sales for the Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 5 th annual fundraising spaghetti dinner featuring entertainer Tim Rilley begin TODAY, after each service in Souers Hall. The dinner on Friday, March 22, features two seatings one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal while listening to the singing of Tim Rilley. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Check out the raffle baskets TODAY, in Souers Hall. Raffle tickets will be on sale each Sunday after services until the spaghetti dinner. All money raised will be used to support the youth s summer mission trips to San Diego, California, and Flagstaff, Arizona. 7
CHILDREN IN CHURCH Sunday, March 3, the youth will be conducting all 3 services. Children are encouraged to attend church with their parents. Childcare will be available in the nursery. ASH WEDNESDAY Join us for the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. This service inaugurates the season of Lent with the imposition of ashes. Childcare will be available in the nursery during the service. BIBLE STUDY The Bible study focusing on the letters written to the seven churches in Asia Minor recorded in Revelation 2-3 concludes this Tuesday, February 26, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our focus this week will be on the letter written to the church in Laodicea. Please read Revelation 3:14-22 prior to our time together if possible. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to. Please join us for a special study on Tuesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. Curtis Cook is leading a study focusing on the language and culture of the Zuni people, and about Bible translation as means of reaching them for God. GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP Sign up for Mamma Mia! dinner/show tickets continues in Souers Hall. Ticket price is $75 which includes bread, starter, entrée, coffee/tea (hot or cold), tax, basic gratuity, and Broadway production. 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. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May, 2019, who plan to further their education in the fall of 2019. One scholarship is reserved for a church member. The others are open to students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average and have been active in service to their community. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School District Career Centers. If you have any questions, e-mail Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net. The deadline to return completed applications to the church office is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 22. 8
YOUTH PRAISE BAND The youth praise band will not meet today. They will resume Sunday, March 10 from 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. All 6 th -8 th graders are welcome! PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet TODAY: Ignite (6 th -8 th ) from 10:30-11:45 a.m.; Pulse (9 th -12 th ) from 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Watt House. Pulse will attend the annual meeting in Souers Hall, then resume in the Watt House. Hope to see you there! YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPS DEPOSITS DUE TODAY Summer mission trip preparations are underway. Ignite will be heading to Flagstaff, AZ; Pulse will be heading to San Diego, CA. The deposit for the trip is due TODAY. Any youth and/or parents who would like more information, please see Pastor Kerri. SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY We need help for our Sunday School classrooms (K-2 nd graders; 3 rd -5 th graders) during both the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. It is minimal work and maximum blessing! Please consider this imperative ministry to our children. If you would like to help, please sign up in Souers Hall. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 Luncheon meeting will be Wednesday, February 27, at 11:30 a.m. at LaLoma Village on Camelback just west of Litchfield Road. Lunch menu is chicken quesadilla for $12.00. Hostesses are Gerre Arnold, Joan Ragsdale and Betty Gerlak. Please R.S.V.P. to wcsfcircle3@clp.church. Circle 5 will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, at the home of Lily Early, assisted by Christa Denofsky and Sheila Porter. Please join us for food and fellowship; all women are invited. R.S.V.P. to wcsfcircle5@clp.church, or sign up in Souers Hall on Sunday mornings. 9
Youth will lead all services on Sunday, March 3 4C to sing at Maricopa County Fair on April 13 Easter Sunday is Sunday, April 21 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 February 24, 2019 Today, 2/24/19 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 11:45 a.m. ANNUAL MEETING in Souers Hall 11:45 a.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP (9 th -12 th grades) in Watt House Monday, 2/25/19 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 2/26/19 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 2/27/19 11:30 a.m. CIRCLE 3 off site 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 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room North, Classrooms 2,4,5&6 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 2/28/19 6:30 P.m. CIRCLE 5 off site 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 3/01/19 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP DONATION DAY in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS off site 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 3/02/19 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR.............................................Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR...................................................... Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................. Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST....................................................Kathy Drake LITURGIST............................................................Rob Gimbl USHERS.............8:00 a.m................ Rick & Lee Miller, Jim & Nancy Montgomery 9:15 a.m............. Ted & Sarah Pearson, Suzanne Boyer, Lily Early 10:45 a.m................ Joan Smith, Nana Hamlin, Lou & Lois Tronzo ACOLYTES 9:15 a.m.........................sophia Pearson, Stella Waltman WELCOME BOOTH................Sonna & Alan McKee, Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Suzanne 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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Senior Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez