The Church at Litchfield Park

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 Transfiguration Sunday Communion Sunday March 5, 2017 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 Exultate Bentivoglio WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Youth CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP He Is Exalted Twila Paris HYMN Wonderful Words of Life No. 406 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM In Remembrance of Me M.K. Beall & L.Larson SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 17: 1-9 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Amazing Grace No. 343 (Verses 1 & 2) 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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. PASTORAL PRAYER 2

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 You Raise Me Up Lovland/Graham DOXOLOGY No. 815 Amazing Grace No. 343 When we ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we ve no less days to sing God s praise than when we d first begun! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Mighty Fortress arr. Lorenz MATTHEW 17: 1-9 (NIV) After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him! When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. Get up, he said. Don t be afraid. When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, Don t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead. 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 Transfiguration Sunday Communion Sunday March 5, 2017 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 Exultate Bentivoglio BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Youth CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP He Is Exalted Twila Paris CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome one and all to this gathering of God s people where we come together to celebrate the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. P: As Jesus was transfigured, His glory was revealed to the disciples, exposing His true identity as the Son of God. L: In revealing Himself to His disciples, Jesus presented to them the opportunity to understand and share in His mission to redeem all people. P: May God open our hearts and minds to perceive the glory of our Savior in order that we might follow Him more closely and serve others more faithfully. HYMN Wonderful Words of Life No. 406 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) ANTHEM In Remembrance of Me M.K. Beall & L.Larson SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 17: 1-9 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. 4

SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Amazing Grace No. 343 (Verses 1, 2 & 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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. 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 You Raise Me Up Lovland/Graham DOXOLOGY No. 815 Amazing Grace No. 343 When we ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we ve no less days to sing God s praise than when we d first begun! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Mighty Fortress arr. Lorenz 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

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Transfiguration Sunday Communion Sunday March 5, 2017 6 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Come, Now is the Time to Worship Youth B. Doerksen SPECIAL MUSIC Above All Lenny & Paul Baloche SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 17: 1-9 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Breathe Marle Barnett 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. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free. PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY Eagle s Wings Reuben Morgan Come, Now is the Time to Worship Brian Doerksen Come, now is the time to worship, come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, now is the time to worship, come just as you are before your God, come. One day every tongue will confess You are God, one day every knee will bow, still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose You now. Come. CCLI #2430948 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.

Announcements for March 5, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Spring Training Game Family Movie Night All Church Work Day P.O.W.W.O.W. Adult Bible Study Ladies Who Lunch Chronic Illness Support Group Women s Fellowship Scholarships W.C.S.F. Cookbook Wednesday Night Activities Homeward Bound Youth Groups Mission Meeting Spaghetti Dinner Easter Egg Hunt Needs Volunteers SPRING TRAINING GAME Come see the Diamondbacks vs. the Indians on Sunday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Right Field Pavillion, picnic style atmosphere, partially shaded area which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost is $36 per person; men, women and children are welcome. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 12. ALL CHURCH WORK DAY Men s Fellowship will be hosting an all-church workday on Saturday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The event is open to everyone and will begin with a continental breakfast and end with lunch. The tasks will range from painting to light cleaning to spruce up the campus for Easter. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up between services in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. 7

ADULT BIBLE STUDY Our journey From Inside to Outside: Exploring Spiritual Disciplines concludes this week Tuesday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 8, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall with an exploration and discussion of the spiritual disciplines of simplicity and celebration, which like all the spiritual disciplines, are designed to help us live with purpose and meaning. The more we celebrate and practice the disciplines, the richer our relationships will become with God and others. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. Beginning Tuesday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 23, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall, Professor Terry Daughtrey is returning to lead a three-week study on the book of Hebrews, From Salem to Jerusalem. CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP If you have a recurring illness or are struggling with a condition that has affected you for more than a few months consider joining us on Sunday, March 12 from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Participants in this group are bonding in profoundly beautiful ways and living into the goal of this group, which is to support and encourage one another in the midst of the trials they are experiencing. Kathy Bilak, Richard Wilharm, and Pastor Lynne are the facilitators. SCHOLARSHIPS The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May 2017 who plan to further their education in the fall of 2017. Applications are due to the church office by Friday, March 24, at 4:00 p.m. Finalists will be interviewed on the morning of Saturday, April 22, at The Church at Litchfield Park. The scholarship committee will consider both need and community service when selecting the finalists. The church s objective is to open doors to higher education for students who are committed to both community service and their academic goals. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School Career Centers. If you have any questions, email Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 8

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities on March 8, begin at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be fish, tater tots, slaw and cobbler served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, the Rec Room, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet tonight from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be talking about different ways we can gain spiritual nourishment. All 6 th through 12 th graders are invited. SPAGHETTI DINNER Ticket sales will begin today between services in the breezeway for the Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 4 th annual fundraising spaghetti dinner. The night of entertainment will be Friday, March 31. There will be two seatings one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Pastor Dale and listen to the singing of Tim Rilley. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All money raised will be used to support the youth s summer mission trip to Wetumpka, Alabama. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Come one, come all, to this year s first movie night on Friday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be showing the recently released Disney film Queen of Katwe. This PG rated movie is based off the life of a young African girl who learns chess from a Christian missionary and becomes one of the first female chess candidate masters from Uganda. It is an inspirational story of struggle and success as the young girl grows and eventually represents her country at the 39 th Chess Olympiad in 2010. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Sign up in the breezeway on Sundays between services through March 19 th. 9

CLP TO HOST P.O.W.W.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.) is returning to the church campus on Saturday, March 11, from 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. This non-profit organization rescues surplus produce from growers in Arizona. Anyone who contributes $10 can shop for up to 60 lbs. of fresh and nutritious, rescued produce. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on Saturday, March 11, sign up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. The sale will be between 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m., but volunteers will have shifts assigned earlier and later for setup, distribution and clean up. If you would like to learn more about the organization and the types of produce available, please visit their website: www.borderlandfoodbank.org. LADIES WHO LUNCH Join the Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m. We will be dining at the Eagle s Nest at PebbleCreek resort community, arranged for us by Jane Cook. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, March 13. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact either Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207 or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 4 will meet on Thursday, March 9, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room South of The Church at Litchfield Park. Our circle is devoted to helping people in the west valley. If you would like to join us or know more about us, please call Marilyn Kimmins at (315) 559-6231. 10

W.C.S.F. COOKBOOK Pre-order sales for the much awaited Loaves and Fishes and Church Dishes cookbook is in the breezeway between services. Delivery is expected to be made by the end of March, and each book is just $10. MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT HOMEWARD BOUND The mission of Homeward Bound is to break multi-generational cycles of homelessness, welfare dependence and domestic violence and create self-reliance through housing and compassionate client-centered services. Come help us paint and get an apartment ready for a new family at Homeward Bound on Tuesday, March 7. We will car pool from church at 7:15 a.m. and be back around 3:00 p.m. Homeward Bound is one of the local missions we support. Sign up in the Breezeway on Sundays. Equipment needed: paint rollers and trays, plastic drop cloths, paint brushes, blue tape and cleaning wipes. MISSION MEETING The mission committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. Our goal is to provide mission opportunities for you as well as stewardship for church mission funds. If you have an interest in missions, join us at our next meeting, Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. For more information, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. 11

EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The annual Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. Lots of help is needed! If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. The Church at Litchfield Park Lenten/Easter Calendar 2017 Date Event Time Location Sun, Apr. 9 Palm Sunday 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am Sanctuary Thu, Apr. 13 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Fri, Apr. 14 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Sat, Apr. 15 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Meet in Souers Hall Sun, Apr. 16 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services 6:00 am 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am Palm Court Sanctuary Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service). Mon, Apr. 17 Easter Monday Holiday Office Closed 12

Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, Heavenly Handbells, Childcare/Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study, Childcare/Rec Room March 2017 Date Kids Adults Menu Mar. 8 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Fish, tater tots, slaw, cobbler Mar. 15 SPRING BREAK No Wednesday Night Dinner Mar. 22 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, sundaes Mar 29 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, brownies 13

March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 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 Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer Phillip Miller, Seal Team Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14

Calendar for the Week of March 5, 2017 Today, 3/05/17 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-2 nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Zieske Hall and 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 6 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2 nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 3:15 p.m. YOUTH HANDBELLS in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. ADRENALINE CHOIR in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. IGNITE/PULSE in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 in Scout Lodge Monday, 3/06/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 3/07/17 7:00 a.m. MISSION TO HOMEWARD BOUND to paint 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 PARENTS in Watt House Wednesday, 3/08/17 9:30 a.m. CIRCLE 1 off site 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 4:30 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. CHILDCARE/REC ROOM in Classroom 3 Thursday, 3/09/17 10:00 a.m. CIRCLE 4 in Fireside Room South 6:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. MISSION COMMITTEE in Fireside Room North 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 3/10/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 3/11/17 7:00 a.m. P.O.W.W.O.W. in Parking Lot 15

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC......................................... Ramon Ocaño GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST.............................................. Kathy Drake LITURGIST............................................................Iris Weise DEACONS............. 8:00 a.m............. Jim Montgomery, Peggy Vasiloff, Jane Cook, Jack Sigler, Alan & Lisa Warne, Jr., Steve & Beth Charney 9:15 a.m.......... Travis & Suzanne Allen, Tom & Karen VanHooser, Ted & Sarah Pearson, Tom & Rita Kaiser 10:45 a.m..........nana Hamlin, Roger Smith, Joan Smith, Bob Hatch WELCOME BOOTHS................................... Greg & Marcy Clement, Lily Early ACOLYTES............ 9:15 a.m...................... Zachary Kerfoot, Mitchell Magee NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m............. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek Altar flowers are given In memory of Jerry Roth and to commemorate Jerry and Betty Lou s anniversary, from the children. Celebrating my 95 th birthday, by Helen Heyl. 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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez