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 Sixth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday May 1, 2016 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 Fairest Lord Jesus David Hagarty Based on the tune Crusader s Hymn, from Schlesische Voldslieder CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP This House of Prayer WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 Kujawski HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM Remember Me Pepper Choplin SCRIPTURE READING John 14:25-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Comforter Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Come to the Table No. 464 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 More Love More Power arr. Weber DOXOLOGY No. 815 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all vailing their sight; all praise we would render O help us to see tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fanfare and Processional for a King David Paxton JOHN 14:25-27 (NIV) All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 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 Sixth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday May 1, 2016 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 Fairest Lord Jesus David Hagarty Based on the tune Crusader s Hymn, from Schlesische Voldslieder BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP This House of Prayer Kujawski CALL TO WORSHIP L: Because the Lord is with us, we will not fear. P: God has sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within each one of us as a guide and a way of assuring us of our place in God s kingdom. L: The Spirit of God is our advocate and intercedes on our behalf, bringing comfort and peace when we are struggling. P: Let us praise the Lord for being so close to us and for caring about our every need. Amen. HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) ANTHEM Remember Me Pepper Choplin SCRIPTURE READING John 14:25-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Comforter Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Come to the Table No. 464 4
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 More Love More Power arr. Weber DOXOLOGY No. 815 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all vailing their sight; all praise we would render O help us to see tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fanfare and Processional for a King David Paxton 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
May 1, 2016 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Sixth Sunday of Easter Communion Sunday 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. PRELUDE In the Sweet By and By arr. Weber WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All Things Are Possible Darlene Zschech SPECIAL MUSIC Breathe Michael W. Smith Ramon Ocaño, soloist SCRIPTURE READING John 14:25-27 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Comforter Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Come to the Table of Mercy INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE Cloninger/Nystrom 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 More Love More Power arr. Weber Awesome God Rich Mullins Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God. CCLI Song #41099 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Ancient of Days arr. Weber 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 May 1, 2016 Take time to check out what s happening Mother s Day Luncheon Wednesday Night Activities Graduation Sunday Men s Fellowship Vacation Bible School P.O.W.W.O.W. Adult Bible Studies W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop LAST SUNDAY TO SIGN UP MOTHER S DAY LUNCHEON The annual Mother s Day Luncheon, sponsored by the Women s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.), will be Saturday, May 7, from 11:30 1:30 p.m. The theme is Hats Off to All Moms. Please join us with your family and friends, for a wonderful time. The combined 4C Choirs will provide the entertainment, Songs from the Sound of Music. Please sign up in the breezeway on Sunday mornings or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. If your last name begins with A R, please bring a salad that will serve 6 8. If your last name begins with S Z, please bring a dessert that will serve 12. Call Suzanne Boyer at (623) 935-0707 if you have any questions. See you on May 7! GRADUATION SUNDAY Graduation Sunday will be Sunday, May 15. There will be a breakfast in the breezeway that morning to honor the graduating high school seniors and their families. The graduates will be recognized in the 9:15 a.m. service. If you have a family member who is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, trade school, or any other type facility, please contact the church office by Friday, May 6, so we can offer our congratulations. Office phone number is (623) 935-3411, or email is info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 7
VBS TEAM UP WITH JESUS It s time to begin planning for our 2016 Vacation Bible School with our Olympic theme, Team Up With Jesus. Our week-long session will serve children from 3 years old-5 th grade, Monday, June 6 Friday, June 10, from 6:30 8:00 p.m. each evening. Adults and youth are needed for this important ministry to the children in our community. Helpers will need to be available from 6:00-8:30 p.m. each night. See the sign-up sheets in the breezeway to find a job that matches your talents! If you have questions, please contact Pastor Kerri. ADULT BIBLE STUDIES Bible Study is held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. The next two weeks we will explore several different types of prayer. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Dinner Wednesday evening will include Taco salad, refried beans, rice and sherbet, 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, Handbells, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room, Chancel Choir, Bible Study, and G. O. Kids. MEN S FELLOWSHIP On Saturday, May 7, at 7:00 a.m., all men are invited to join the Men s Fellowship breakfast followed by a discussion on Agents of Babylon in the Fireside Room. Dr. David Jeremiah examines prophecy through the eyes of the book of Daniel, explains what the prophecies mean, and helps us understand how these prophetic visions and dreams apply to our lives today. For more information contact Joe Bemis at thebemi@gmail.com or Rob Gimbl at azrobert4@gmail.com. 8
CLP TO HOST LAST P.O.W.W.O.W. FOR SEASON - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED P.O.W.W.O.W. stands for Produce on Wheels Without Waste. The church will host this group for the last time this season on May 14. The non-profit organization is an outreach of Borderland Food Bank in Nogales, which rescues surplus produce from growers in southern 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, May 14, contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. The sale will be between 7:00-10:00 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. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, May 7, 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, May 6, from 8:30 10:30 a.m., and the last day to donate for the season will be May 18. You may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. 9
May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 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. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Lynne Kammeraad 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 LtCol Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley MAJ Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price SFC Jamil D Bush SrA Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Capt Damon Juarez Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MSgt Anthony Collier CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Lt Col Lyle Dawley Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Capt Malia DuMont Phillip Miller, Seal Team PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 10
Calendar for the Week of May 1, 2016 Today, 5/01/16 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 3 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 3 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (3 rd -5 th grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 3:30 p.m. YOUTH HANDBELLS (5 th -12 th grades) in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. ADRENALINE YOUTH CHOIR (5 th -12 th grades) in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. IGNITE/PULSE (6 th -12 th grades) in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 Monday, 5/02/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 5/03/16 10:00 a.m. 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, 5/04/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFE in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North 4:30 p.m. REC ROOM in Classroom 2 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. NURSERY in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. DINNER in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS in classroom 2 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 5/05/16 4:00 p.m. 4C REHEARSAL in Souers Hall 4:00 p.m. RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 7:00 p.m. MISSION COMMITTEE in Fireside Room North 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 5/06/16 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY 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 Saturday, 5/07/16 7:00 a.m. MEN S FELLOWSHIP in Fireside Room North 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 11:30 a.m. MOTHER S DAY LUNCHEON in Souers Hall 11
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC.............................................. Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST.................................................. Debra Weber LITURGIST.......................................................... Lynn Logue DEACONS..............8:00 a.m.......... Tom & Karen VanHooser, Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, John & Pattie Bumann, Alan M. Warne Jr & Lisa Warne 9:15 a.m..........hank Tokarz & Sharon Kozak, Tom & Rita Kaiser, Bob & Beth Hatch, Robert & Suzanne Waltman 10:45 a.m.......... Jerry & Beverly Rounds, Phil Easley, Joan Smith WELCOME BOOTHS.....................................Nana Hamlin, Rick & Lee Miller ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m..................... Abby Apodaca, Chantel Apodaca NURSERY...............8:00 a.m......................allison China, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m..................... Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m..................... Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner Altar flowers are given In memory of Ernest J. Nagy, by Marilyn P. Nagy. 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. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez