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 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 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 PRELUDE How Great Thou Art arr. Weber 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. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Sing a New Song Praetorius/Schweizer HYMN Majesty No. 10 ANTHEM Shout to the Lord Zschech/Sherman SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 SERMON A Matter of Perspective Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Make Us One No. 418 OFFERTORY Hallowed Be Thy Name Kenoly & Smith Dortha Apland and Ramon Ocano, duet DOXOLOGY No. 815
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High No. 107 Lord, I lift Your name on high; Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I m so glad You re in my life; I m so glad You came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way; from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high. Copyright 1989 by Maranatha! Music. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE All Hail King Jesus Traditional MATTHEW 20:1-16 (NIV) For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. He told them, You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right. So they went. He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing? Because no one has hired us, they answered. He said to them, You also go and work in my vineyard. When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first. The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. These who were hired last worked only one hour, they said, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day. But he answered one of them, I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last. 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
September 21, 2014 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE How Great Thou Art arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Sing a New Song Praetorius/Schweizer CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome, one and all, to this House of Prayer for All People. P: We have come to connect with God: to sense God s presence and to hear God s voice speak to our hearts. L: God speaks to each of us differently. Some of us are touched more deeply by music, others more profoundly by words, and others are touched simply by being surrounded by people in a beautiful sanctuary. P: However we sense God s presence, may each of us be moved to connect more closely to God and be inspired to live lives that please God. Amen. HYMN Majesty No. 10 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of confession: (In Unison) Gracious God, we come before you understanding in our minds that you love all people equally. At the same time, we struggle to love and accept everyone. We know it is your desire for us not to be critical or judgmental toward others but to love them and accept them as they are. We ask for your forgiveness when we have failed in this way. Give us your eyes and your perspective to understand others so that we can love and accept them. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen. 4
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. ANTHEM Shout to the Lord Zschech/Sherman SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 (Page 3) SERMON A Matter of Perspective Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Make Us One No. 418 OFFERTORY Hallowed Be Thy Name Kenoly & Smith Dortha Apland and Ramon Ocano, duet DOXOLOGY No. 815 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High No. 107 Lord, I lift Your name on high; Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I m so glad You re in my life; I m so glad You came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way; from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high. Copyright 1989 by Maranatha! Music. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE All Hail King Jesus Traditional CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals 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 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2014 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 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION A New Hallelujah Michael Smith SPECIAL MUSIC Shout to the North Martin Smith SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 (Page 3) SERMON A Matter of Perspective Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Majesty OFFERTORY Just a Closer Walk with Thee Traditional Lee Miller, soloist Our God Matt Redman Into the darkness You shine, out of the ashes we rise, there s no one like You, none like You! Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God You are Higher than any other. Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, our God! Our God! Our God! CCLI Song #5677416 2010 Thankyou Music BENEDICTION POSTLUDE CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6
Announcements for September 21, 2014 Take time to check out what s happening Orientation and Membership Men s Fellowship Square Dance Ladies Who Lunch 4C Choirs Grief Support Group Wednesday Night Programs Homeless Youth Connection Feed My Starving Children Women s Fellowship Holiday Pops ORIENTATION AND MEMBERSHIP TODAY There is a special place for you here in this welcoming community of faith. If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information, please come to our brief membership orientation THIS MORNING, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service, in Zieske Hall. New members will be received next Sunday at either the 9:15 or the 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and are now ready to join, or if you have any questions about the process, please contact Peter Dale, membership chair, at (480) 280-9290 or pdale3@pdale.com. SQUARE DANCE THIS FRIDAY Grab your jeans, dust off your boots, come and join the fun! Do si do at the Family Fellowship Square Dance on Friday, September 26 th, in Souers Hall, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. Sign up in Souers Hall between services. CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIRS BEGIN Beginning September 24 th, rehearsals will resume: Chimin In (grades 4-8) at 4:30 5:00 p.m., Joyful Noise (grades K 2) at 5:30 6:00 p.m., and V.I.P. (grades 3 5) at 5:00 6:00p.m. Adrenaline Youth Choir (grades 6 12) will rehearse Sundays beginning September 28 th from 1:15 2:15 p.m. 7
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Regular Wednesday night programs continue. Dinner this week will be hamburgers, salad, chips, and ice cream. Programs will include G.O. Kids Rec. Room, G.O. Kids, Chancel Choir, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, and Bible Study. See the weekly calendar for times and locations. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to feeding hungry children in Body and Spirit. Children and adults hand pack special meals called MannaPacks that are formulated for malnourished children. We will car pool to FMSC from the church, Saturday, September 27 th, leaving at 6:00 p.m. and returning by 10:00 p.m. Please sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays between services. Call Judy Anderson at (623) 386-7473 for more information. MEN S FELLOWSHIP Beginning in October, Men s Bible Study will meet in Souers Hall on the first Saturday of the month from 7:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served. The first meeting, on October 4 th, will be co-led by Eric Jameson and Ken Chaney and will focus on 1 Thessalonians. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you plan to attend. LADIES WHO LUNCH All women are invited to join Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, October 7 th, at 11:30 a.m. for a Dutch-treat meal and fellowship at Mimi s Café, 1220 N. Dysart Road in Goodyear. This new monthly event is sponsored by Women s Christian Service Fellowship as a way to support and encourage women in the church to get to know each other beyond Sunday morning greetings. Your RSVP is required by Sunday, October 5 th, so that we can make reservations to ensure adequate seating. Please RSVP or address questions to either Kathy Christensen at (623) 536-1207 or speedbmp68@hotmail.com or Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503 or chrismartinaz@cox.net. Newcomers are always welcome! GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Vern and Kathy Ermeling will lead a six-week grief support group starting Wednesday, October 15 th, at 10:00 a.m. in Fireside South. Registration is limited to twelve to facilitate discussion. Vern is a retired Lutheran minister. Kathy is a certified grief counselor. They have led courses in many churches and at retirement homes or senior centers. You may sign up for this in Souers Hall. 8
HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION Attend the Youth Empowerment Breakfast on Thursday, October 23 rd, at 7:00 a.m. at Tuscany Ballroom in PebbleCreek to learn how to become eligible for an Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit of $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples in support of Homeless Youth Connection s homeless teens. Sign-up in Souers Hall by October 19 th. You may also contact Lynn Logue at (623) 412-9727 or Dawn Bogart at Homeless Youth Connection at (623) 374-3747 for more information. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 Wednesday, September 24 th, at 11:30 a.m. all women of the church are invited to share lunch at Arriba Mexican Grille (McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway). The cost is $11.00, which includes a taco and enchilada with salad or rice & beans, beverage, tax and tip. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Jane Way, hostess, at (623) 594-3873. Circle 5 Circle 5 will meet Thursday, September 25 th, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Marcy Clement, 11531 W Clover Way in Garden Lakes, Avondale. Co-hostesses are Sheila Porter and Christa Denofsky. If you can help, please bring gas or grocery gift cards in any amount for teens who are served by the Homeless Youth Connection. Disposable razors, deodorant and full-size shampoo and conditioner are also appreciated. Please R.S.V.P. to Marcy Clement at (602) 471-1395, meclement14@gmail.com; or to Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503, chrismartinaz@cox.net. All women of the church are welcome! PHOENIX SYMPHONY HOLIDAY POPS The Fellowship Committee is taking orders for tickets to the Phoenix Symphony annual Holiday Pops concert at the Phoenix Symphony Hall on Saturday, December 6 th, at 2:00 p.m. This festive concert will soar to new heights with the symphony, symphony chorus and Desert Bell choir. There will be popular Christmas music and a time to sing-a-long. Tickets are $40 each for Section C on the main floor. Sign up in Souers Hall between services or in the office during the week. The deadline to sign up and pay for your tickets will be Sunday, October 26 th. Make checks payable to The Church at Litchfield Park and write Pops Concert in the memo line. 9
Sep 28 Oct 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 SEPTEMEBER/OCTOBER 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. Communion 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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II MK1 Robert Rodriguez MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MAJ Brendan Rowe SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little 1 st Lt R Jacob Stucky MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban Sgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Christian Walsh Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley SR Ezra Norris 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Lt Col Mike Gantt SR Noah Norris 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 September 21, 2014 Today, 09/21/2014 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) 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 10:15 a.m. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION in Fireside Room South 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 11:00 a.m. CIRCLE 2 off site 11:45 a.m. IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. CAREGIVER S SUPPORT GROUP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Choir Room/Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. QUILTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall Monday, 09/22/2014 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 09/23/2014 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 7:00 p.m. DEACONS in Souers Hall Wednesday, 09/24/2014 11:30 a.m. CIRCLE 3 off site 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 Cafe in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. NURSERY 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 3 & 4 Thursday, 09/25/2014 6:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. CHANCEL SINGERS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 5 off site 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary Friday, 09/26/2014 12:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 1:30 p.m. WESTERN SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE 6:00 p.m. FELLOWSHIP SQUARE DANCE in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 09/27/2014 6:00 p.m. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN off site 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/PIANIST.................................................. Debra Weber LITURGIST.......................................................... Joyce Story USHERS............... 8:00 a.m.............. Lou & Lois Tronzo, Dan & Christian Moreno 9:15 a.m............... Ted & Sarah Pearson, Joe & Carrie Bemis 10:45 a.m..............dan & Michelle Sager, David & Lori Corgan ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m...................... Jordan Armijo, Gabriel Downing NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m.......... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner, Amber Gilbert 10:45 a.m.......... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner, Amber Gilbert 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 12