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 Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost October 13, 2013 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 A Charge to Keep I Have Carillon Handbell Choir PRELUDE In The Garden Miles/Hayes MINISTRY MOMENT 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 In the Cross of Christ I Glory No. 328 (Verses 1 & 4) MUSICAL PRESENTATION A Joyful Ring Kinyon Heavenly Handbells SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:13-18 SERMON Mourning has Broken Rev. James Butler HYMN His Eye Is on the Sparrow No. 624 (Verse 1) OFFERTORY Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken arr. Eithun Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815
Something Beautiful No. 507 Something beautiful, something good; all my confusion He understood. All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife, but He made something beautiful of my life. Copyright 1971 by William J. Gaither. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Moment Musicale Stults MATTHEW 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one and other with these words. 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
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost October 13, 2013 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 A Charge to Keep I Have Carillon Handbell Choir WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS MINISTRY MOMENT PRELUDE In The Garden Miles/Hayes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Jesus died and rose again, promising eternal life to all who believe in him. P: We believe that those who have died believing in Christ shall also be raised. L: They shall be raised to life, and be forever with our Lord. P: Our hope is in Christ who assures us that we shall share in his resurrection. HYMN In the Cross of Christ I Glory No. 328 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) COLLECT (In Unison) Loving God, who raised your Son in glory, and promised that same glory to all who believe in him: Keep us mindful of the hope you have given us in your Son; that, with our Christian friends who have gone before us in death, we may share in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In our daily brokenness, may we remember that unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it bears no fruit. Grant that we might plant the seed of hope and faith in the lives of those around us. In the name of the risen Christ. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER 4
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. MUSICAL PRESENTATION A Joyful Ring Kinyon Heavenly Handbells SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Page 3) SERMON Mourning has Broken Rev. James Butler HYMN His Eye Is on the Sparrow No. 624 (Verse 1) OFFERTORY Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken arr. Eithun Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 Something Beautiful No. 507 Something beautiful, something good; all my confusion He understood. All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife, but He made something beautiful of my life. Copyright 1971 by William J. Gaither. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Moment Musicale Stults 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
October 13, 2013 Contemporary Worship Service Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost 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 MINISTRY MOMENT WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Come, Now is the Time to Worship Brian Doerkson SPECIAL MUSIC Free To Dance Darlene Zschech SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Page 3) SERMON Mourning has Broken Rev. James Butler PRAISE OF CONGREGATION We Fall Down Chris Tomlin OFFERTORY Awesome God Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom power and love, our God is an awesome God. Copyright 1988 Rich Mullins; BMG Songs, Inc. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6
Announcements for October 13, 2013 Take time to check out what s happening All Church Picnic Congregational Care Ministry Adult Bible Studies Samaritan s Purse Wednesday Night Programs Brighter Day Luncheon Pulse Youth Group Hallo-palooza Phoenix Suns Clothes for Keeps Prayer Shawl Workshop Welcome Team Family Movie Night W.C.S.F. Thrift Store Orientation Women s Fellowship FREE ALL CHURCH PICNIC Come one, come all to The Church at Litchfield Park s annual church picnic at noon, on Sunday, November 3 rd. Hamburgers, salads and drinks will be provided. Bring a dessert to share. Invite your friends to come and share in the food, fun and fellowship. Please sign up in Souers Hall. ADULT BIBLE STUDIES Bible Study of The Story is Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. This study is led by Pastor Jim. Wednesday evening Bible Study is Table Talk, an in-depth study of the Bible text from the previous Sunday. This is at 6:45 p.m. immediately following the dinner. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Regular Wednesday night programs will resume this Wednesday. See the calendar for time and place for G.O. Kids Rec. Room, 4C Chimin In, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, 4C V.I.P., 4C Joyful Noise, Wednesday Dinner, G.O. Kids, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study. 7
Pulse Youth Group will not meet this evening. Pulse Youth Group will be having a mission/fun day on Saturday, October 19 th. We will meet in Souers Hall at 7:30 a.m. to help set up the Clothes for Keeps. Then, we will head to Skatezone for lunch and skating fun. Upon our return to the church, we will put away the Clothes for Keeps. We will finish up around 4:00 p.m. What a great day to serve our church, mission efforts, and have a lot of fun fellowship in the mix! Permission slips are available in Souers Hall. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. PHOENIX SUNS LAST DAY All Church Fellowship has been able to reserve great seats at the lower level Club Annexus. They are big leather seats and the club is private. Tickets are $35 and include a Phoenix Suns jersey. The game night is Friday, December 13 th, at 7:00 p.m. when the Suns play against Sacramento. All tickets must be paid for TODAY to keep the club availability. An extra option, if you choose, is an all you can eat buffet which includes a fourstar chef s table and dessert table in the club at the end of the 3 rd quarter. This $35 option is payable the night of the game. PRAYER SHAWL WORKSHOP I m sure that you have been busy throughout the summer knitting and crocheting. If not, let s get started! We will meet in Fireside Room North on October 15 th, at 1:30 p.m. There will be books, patterns and yarn to share, plus plenty of fellowship. Any questions, please contact Janet at (623) 466-9439 or jmtaxtime@aol.com 8
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN SOUERS HALL This month s movie is Wreck-It Ralph, a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey rated PG, from Walt Disney Animation Studios. It will be shown in Souers Hall on Friday, October 18 th, at 6:00 p.m. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. Invite your friends and neighbors all are welcome. Please sign up in Souers Hall so we can be sure we have enough food. ORIENTATION The members and Pastors of The Church at Litchfield Park are in hopes that our warmth and the messages heard have piqued your interest and made you feel welcomed. If you are interested in more information about The Church at Litchfield Park or are interested in joining, please plan to attend a brief meeting after the 9:15 a.m. service on October 20 th. New members will be received on October 27 th during the 9:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. services. CONGREGATIONAL CARE BROWN BAG LUNCH Those interested in caring for those in the hospital, hospice or homebound ministries are invited to join the Congregational Care Brown Bag Lunch. On Sunday, October 27 th, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Zieske Hall, the group will share a brief reading on pastoral care before debriefing on congregational care needs for the coming month One example of this ministry is leading the Communion Service at LaLoma Care Center. Sign up in Souers Hall between services. 9
SAMARITAN S PURSE You are invited to take a shoebox to fill for a child for a Christmas gift. These gift-filled shoeboxes show hurting children they are loved and Samaritan Purse gives each one the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a little booklet in their own language so they know Jesus loves them too. This is the 20th year for Operation Christmas Child. Pick-up your box in the breezeway TODAY and next Sunday. Please call Judy at (623) 386-7473 for more information. NEW LIFE CENTER S BRIGHTER DAY LUNCHEON This is the New Life Center s annual fundraising event. It will be held on Friday, November 15 th, from noon to 1:00 p.m. It will take place at the Renaissance Hotel, in the Westgate Center, 9495 W Coyote Blvd., Glendale (near the 101 and Glendale Ave.) This is a be a free luncheon for people to come and learn more about the New Life Center and their commitment to women and families fleeing domestic violence. Being that it is a fundraiser, people will be asked to consider making a contribution. There will be a sign up sheet in Souers Hall after each service on Sunday, October 13 th and 20 th. Please join members of the Mission Committee, Carol O Connor, Table Captain. 10
The Church at Litchfield Park is hosting a community event in Souers Hall on Saturday, October 19 th, for children in need in our community. A non-profit mobile clothing closet called Clothes for Keeps will be providing free clothing, accessories, books, and toiletries to children in foster care, kinship, and those without a home in Litchfield Park and its surrounding communities. You may help by signing up to serve at the event. Set Up: 7:30 11:00 a.m.; Shopping Event: 11:00 3:00 p.m.; Tear Down: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Adults can participate for one hour or throughout the day. To sign up or for more information, please contact Toni Davies at mconnections.clp@gmail.com or the church office at (623) 935-3411. HALLO-PALOOZA Do you need something to do on Halloween? Hallopalooza will occur on Thursday, October 31 st, from 5:30 7:00 p.m. in the church s parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, some candy, and your favorite Halloween décor. When you arrive, you will receive a parking space. Then, set up your lawn chair, open your trunk (and candy bags), and wait for kids to walk through and trick-ortreat in a safe place. For those who would like to decorate the trunk, there will be a decorating contest. There will also be a hay maze, grave yard, and plenty of frightening sights for the kids as well. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you would like to participate. We want to make sure that we have enough parking spaces. WELCOME TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP The only requirement for this committee is to be friendly and treat people the way you recall being treated when you were first coming to The Church at Litchfield Park. Members of the committees cover the front Information Booth, but during the holidays we like to have as many people as possible help out. Handout information is well stocked at each booth. Escorting people to the nursery or Sunday school classes is helpful all little things that make people feel more at home. So, please, come join us no meetings required, just your presence with a smile. For more information, see Janet Albert or Judy and Norm Simpson at the Information Booths or email jmftaxtime@aol.com or (623) 466-9439. 11
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, October 17 th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F. projects, missions and ministries. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, October 16 th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. CIRCLE 6 Circle 6 will gather in the Watt House on Wednesday, October 16 th (date changed due to Litchfield Elementary School District s fall break), at 6:45 p.m., immediately following the family dinner in Souers Hall. Kids activities and nursery care are provided. Please contact Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503 or chrismartinaz@cox.net to RSVP or if you would like more information. CIRCLE 2 Circle 2 will be meeting on the P.F. Chang s patio (McDowell Rd. & Bullard) for a dutch treat dinner on Thursday, October 24 th, at 6:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome! An evening of conversation, laughter, and great food is planned. Please RSVP to Jennifer Neal at (623) 826-7200. 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 October 2013 Date Kids Adults Menu Oct 2 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Fish N Chips, Slaw, Jello, Cookies Oct 9 LITCHFIELD PARK FALL BREAK NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-cr3&4) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Spuds & Splits Spaghetti and meat sauce, Salad, Rolls, Cupcakes Sloppy Joes, Chips, Veggie tray, Brownies 13
Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 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. Communion 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. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. SSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt Shirley Parks MAJ Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price EO Matthew Barton Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Brendan Rowe SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney DOD Civilian Derek Urban SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Margaret Wilson Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. PFC Daniel Zimmer SFC Lance Otzmann Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14
Calendar for the Week of October 13, 2013 Today, 10/13/2013 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-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 2 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 Monday, 10/14/2013 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. WORSHIP COMMITTEE in Fireside Room Tuesday, 10/15/2013 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:30 p.m. PRAYER SHAWL WORKSHOP in Fireside Room North 6:00 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS in Choir Room 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Fireside Room North 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North BELLTOWER DEADLINE Wednesday, 10/16/2013 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 HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 6 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. 4C CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. NURSERY 5:00 p.m. 4C V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. 4C JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 6 in Watt House 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 3 & 4 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall Thursday, 10/17/2013 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. CHANCEL SINGERS in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House Friday, 10/18/2013 12:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 10/19/2013 11:00 a.m. CLOTHES FOR KEEPS in Souers Hall 15
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR.............................................Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC............................................... Dr. Sue Kujawski BELL MASTER....................................................Marilyn Chandler GUEST ORGANIST..................................................Barbara Kolar GUEST PIANIST.........................................................Tina Clark LITURGIST.........................................................Stu Wilkening USHERS............... 8:00 a.m............ Paul & Irene Tipton, Emily Dean, Allison Dean 9:15 a.m....................lou & Lois Tronzo, Jerry & Jill Santy 10:45 a.m......... Jack & K.T. Tanner, Phil Easley, Jana Cunningham ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m............................. Lexi Davies, Ashley Hill 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 Altar flowers are given To honor our parents in celebrating our birthdays, by Jay & Patty Helm 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 Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16