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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 23, 2014 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 Chimin In WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS Dystany Musall, Nathan Dean PRELUDE Here I Am to Worship Hughes Cassidy Urban BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Ashley Hill, Caitlyn Bumann CALL TO WORSHIP: Catherine Broski Psalm 148:1-4 L: Praise the Lord from the heavens; P: Praise him in the heights above. L: Praise him, all his angels; P: Praise him, all his heavenly hosts. L: Praise him, sun and moon; P: Praise him, all you shining stars. L: Praise him, you highest heavens P: and you waters above the skies. PRAISE SONG Beautiful One Hughes PRAYER Cassidy Urban 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. 2
SPECIAL MUSIC Overcomer Mandisa Adrenaline SCRIPTURE READING Nathan Dean Luke 18: 40-43 DANCE God s not Dead Newsboys/Bashta Healishia Downing, Caitlyn Bumann, Sarah Gama, Dystany Musall, Catherine Broski SERMON Xander Phelps, Colin Hegarty, Ashley Hill, Salma Salem SPECIAL MUSIC Take Me Home Hopely Sam Hopely, soloist OFFERTORY Here I Am Lord Emily Moody, pianist COLLECTION OF OFFERING Jordan Armijo, Sarah Gama, Nova Scott, Brent Scott, Mitch Dailey, Kristin Dailey DOXOLOGY No. 815 PRAISE SONG We Give You Glory Jeremy Camp BENEDICTION POSTLUDE LUKE 18:40-43 (NIV) Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you? Lord, I want to see, he replied. Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has healed you. Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. 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 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany February 23, 2014 9:15 and 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 Chimin In WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS Dystany Musall, Nathan Dean PRELUDE Here I Am to Worship Hughes Cassidy Urban BRINGING IN THE LIGHT Ashley Hill, Caitlyn Bumann CALL TO WORSHIP: Catherine Broski Psalm 148:1-4 L: Praise the Lord from the heavens; P: Praise him in the heights above. L: Praise him, all his angels; P: Praise him, all his heavenly hosts. L: Praise him, sun and moon; P: Praise him, all you shining stars. L: Praise him, you highest heavens P: and you waters above the skies. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (9:15a.m.) Janet Albert Lorene & James Greer Roger Smith & Marjie Klebe Ron & Susy Simonsgaard (10:45 a.m.) Eric & Crissie Jameson PRAISE SONG Beautiful One Hughes PRAYER Cassidy Urban 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. SPECIAL MUSIC Overcomer Mandisa Adrenaline SCRIPTURE READING Nathan Dean Luke 18: 40-43 (see page 3) DANCE God s not Dead Newsboys/Bashta Healishia Downing, Caitlyn Bumann, Sarah Gama, Dystany Musall, Catherine Broski SERMON Xander Phelps, Colin Hegarty, Ashley Hill, Salma Salem SPECIAL MUSIC Take Me Home Hopely Sam Hopely, soloist OFFERTORY Here I Am Lord Emily Moody, pianist COLLECTION OF OFFERING Jordan Armijo, Sarah Gama, Nova Scott, Brent Scott, Mitch Dailey, Kristin Dailey DOXOLOGY No. 815 PRAISE SONG We Give You Glory Jeremy Camp BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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
We Welcome New Members James & Lorene Greer Roger Smith & Marjie Klebe Eric & Crissie Jameson Ron & Susy Simonsgaard We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for February 23, 2014 Take time to check out what s happening Annual Meeting Choirs and D backs Children in Church Scholarships Confirmation Classes Women s Retreat Thrift Shop Women s Fellowship Missions Homeless Youth Connection Gala TODAY The church s annual meeting, when we elect new officers and vote on the budget, is TODAY at 11:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. The meeting is open to everyone, but only church members will be able to vote. Your attendance is important in the planning for the future of our church, and a quorum of the congregation is needed. The 2013 Annual Report is available from an usher or during the week from the church office. Today there is no Sunday school in order for children to enjoy the youth service. 6
CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN Confirmation classes will begin Thursday, February 27 th, from 6:30 7:30 p.m. Confirmation is the process where youth in eighth grade (age 13) or older learn about the Christian faith and make an intentional commitment to give their lives to the Lord. Following confirmation studies, youth are received into membership in the church. Confirmation will also include baptism for those who have not previously been baptized. Confirmation class dates will be February 27, March 6, 20, and 27, and April 3 and 10. The confirmation celebration will be part of our Palm Sunday service on April 13. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you are interested. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kerri. GOLF TOURNAMENT The Pulse youth group golf tournament is coming! This year s event will include a Friday night dinner on May 16 th along with the golf tournament on Saturday, May 17 th. If you would like to help with this fundraiser, please sign up in Souers Hall after the service. WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Regular Wednesday night programs continue. Dinner this week will be lasagna, salad, rolls and Italian ices. Programs include G.O. Kids Rec. Room, G.O. Kids, 4C Joyful Noise, 4C Chimin In, 4C V.I.P., Chancel Choir, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, and Bible Study. See the weekly calendar for times and locations. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, March 1 st, 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 Friday, February 28 th, from 8:30 11:00 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. 7
MISSIONS Feed My Starving Children in Tempe is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding hungry children in Body and Spirit. Come volunteer with us on Saturday, March 8 th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Children and adults hand pack Manna Packs formulated for malnourished children. We will carpool from the north parking lot at the church at 8:00 a.m. Call Judy Anderson at (623) 386-7473 or (952) 200-6953 for more information. Please sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays between services. CHOIRS PERFORM AT D BACKS GAME The Diamondbacks and The Church at Litchfield Park invite you to bring your family and friends to the game on Sunday, April 27 th, against the Philadelphia Phillies. All attendees will receive a special discount on tickets. The combined adult and children s choirs of the church will perform the National Anthem on the field prior to the game. The performance will also be highlighted on DBTV. Diamond Level, Club Box seats in Sections 206-209 and 211-214 are $50 each, and these seats include $5 in D- bucks. Lower Level, Baseline Reserve seats in Sections 109-111 and 133-135 are $25 each. Sign up in Souers Hall for this fun day at the park. Deadline to turn in money for your tickets is Friday, April 4 th. Make checks payable to The Church at Litchfield Park, and write D Backs in the memo line. THE CHURCH AT LITCHFIELD PARK SCHOLARSHIPS High School Seniors If college is in your future and you could use some financial assistance, it s time to apply for The Church at Litchfield Park Scholarship. Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) will award a total of three $1,000 scholarships. One is reserved for an applicant whose family has been a member of The Church at Litchfield Park for at least one year. The other two are open to any graduate from the Agua Fria Union High School District. Applications are available in Souers Hall today, from the church office during the week, or at your high school career center. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 21, 2014. Interviews will be required for all finalists. The interview date will be Saturday morning, April 12 th. Questions? Contact Nancy Oreshack by e-mail at noreshack@cox.net. 8
ATTENTION ALL WOMEN! The W.C.S.F. Women s Retreat, Aligning Our Hearts with God, will be April 4 th 5 th at the Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites in Avondale. The goal of this retreat is to seek knowledge in self-love and understanding, growth in the knowledge and love of God, and ways to love and serve in the community. We always have great fellowship with our sisters in Christ, and it is a great time to relax, have fun and make new friends. The cost of the retreat is $100 with a $50 deposit required at the time of registration. Sign up in Souers Hall today through March 2 nd. Scholarships are available; inquire at the registration table. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 5 Circle 5 will meet Thursday, February 27 th, at 6:30 p.m. at Old Pueblo Café, 102 North Old Litchfield Rd., just south of the church. We are having a Brown Bag Shower to collect feminine hygiene products for the teen girls at Homeless Youth connection. Contact Marcy Clement at (602) 473-1395 or meclement14@gmail.com to R.S.V.P. or for more information. Circle 2 Grab a friend and plan to attend a Spring Style Show, hosted by Circle 2 at Draper s and Damon s, 15446 N 99 th Ave, Sun City (northwest corner of Greenway & 99 th Ave) on Thursday, March 20 th, at 11:00 a.m. A light luncheon will follow the style show, but tickets are limited to the first 50 attendees, so don t delay! All this for just $20 per ticket! Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the service projects of Circle 2, which include the Open Arms Orphanage, the Homeless Youth Connection and our Christmas families. Tickets can be purchased today after either the 8:00 a.m. or 9:15 a.m. service in Souers Hall. HYC GALA EVENT Homeless Youth Connection is holding its third annual Key to Hope event on Saturday, April 12 th. The event will be held at the Tuscany Falls ballroom in Pebble Creek from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. Table tickets are $1,000 for a table ($100 each space) and individual tickets are $75 each. Please see sign-up sheets in Souers Hall through March 2 nd. You may reserve space at a table for $100 per person or an open seating space for $75 each. 9
Mar 2 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30 MARCH PREACHING SCHEDULE 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 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. 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 1 st 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. 10
Calendar for the Week of February23, 2014 Today, 02/23/2014 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) 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 11:45 a.m. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING in Souers Hall 4:00 p.m. YOUTH CHOIR in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall Monday, 02/24/2014 7:30 a.m. LINKS PLAYERS GOLF FELLOWSHIP at Red s Wigwam 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 02/25/2014 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m. BELL TOWER CREW in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 02/26/2014 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 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. 4C JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classrooms 3 & 4 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall Thursday, 02/27/2014 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. NURSERY 6:00 p.m. CHANCEL SINGERS in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS PARENTS AND STUDENTS in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary Friday, 02/28/2014 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 03/01/2014 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 11
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 ORGANIST........................................................Debra Weber USHERS............... 8:00 a.m.................. Bob & Jodie Owen, Lou & Lois Tronzo 9:15 a.m..................ken & Chris Martin, Jack & Sue Wetzel 10:45 a.m..................paul & Jody Hess, Ron & Dayle Young 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 In loving memory of Douglas M. Cook s birthday by Jane Cook and children, Michael and Deborah. 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 853408 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 12