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 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 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 Meditation de Thais Massenet 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 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder No. 774 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM His Eye Is on the Sparrow Charles Gabriel Summer Singers SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:32-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Healing Power of Forgiveness Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 640 OFFERTORY Because He Lives Gaither 2
DOXOLOGY No. 815 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder No. 774 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun; let us talk of all His wondrous love and care. Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, and the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo Silver LUKE 6:32-38 (NIV) If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 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 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 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 Meditation de Thais Massenet BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: Today we gather in the name of Jesus Christ to worship God and celebrate the forgiveness God has extended to each one of us. P: In Christ, God offers a fresh start every time we succumb to failure and selfishness; a hand up each time we fall. L: God s gift of forgiveness is grace expressed in love; a gift not given because we deserve it but because God loves us so deeply. P: Because we are forgiven so freely, may the grace and love of God manifest itself in the way we live toward others. HYMN When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder No. 774 (Verses 1 & 2) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Confession of the Christian Community: Merciful and gracious God, we accept and receive the forgiveness you offer to us in Christ. We open our hearts to your presence and ask you to cleanse us and make us new. As we receive your love, may we in turn offer the same kind of grace to others, even those who have wronged or hurt us. May we take what we have received from you and invest it in the lives of others that we may be partakers in your work on earth. 4
L: Let us now pray together the prayer that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ taught us: P: 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 His Eye Is on the Sparrow Charles Gabriel Summer Singers SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:32-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Healing Power of Forgiveness Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Sweet Hour of Prayer No. 640 OFFERTORY Because He Lives Gaither DOXOLOGY No. 815 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder No. 774 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun; let us talk of all His wondrous love and care. Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, and the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo Silver 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
July 31, 2016 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eleventh 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 Meditation de Thais Massenet WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder James M. Black SPECIAL MUSIC His Eye Is on the Sparrow Charles Gabriel Sue Kujawski, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:32-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON The Healing Power of Forgiveness Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Sweet Hour of Prayer William Walford PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Because He Lives Gaither When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder No. 774 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun; let us talk of all His wondrous love and care. Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, and the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, I ll be there. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo Silver 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. 6
Announcements for July 31, 2016 Take time to check out what s happening Souers Hall Renovations Faith & Family Night Ignite and Pulse Youth Groups 3F Club Children in Church W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop Youth Choirs Men s Fellowship Sea Cadet Golf Tournament Ladies Who Lunch SOUERS HALL Souers Hall is closed for renovations. During this time the floors are being resurfaced, walls are being painted and audio-visual and lighting are being upgraded. Thank you for your understanding and patience. IGNITE AND PULSE Youth Groups will resume on Sunday, August 7, from 5 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth in grades 6 th 12 th are invited! CHILDREN IN CHURCH Today the children are in church. The nursery is available. YOUTH CHOIRS Youth Handbell Choir and Adrenaline Youth Choir will begin rehearsing on Sunday, August 7! Both groups will be preparing to participate in the youth service on August 21 here at the church. Youth Handbell Choir is open to students in grades 6 12 th. Rehearsals are on Sundays from 3:15 (new starting time) to 4:00 p.m. Adrenaline Youth Vocal Choir is open to students in grades 5 12 th with rehearsals from 4 5 p.m. Both groups meet in the choir room and are open to all members of the community regardless of church affiliation or musical experience. Come, bring a friend and check us out! 7
U.S.N.S.C.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT The second annual U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (U.S.N.S.C.C.) Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, October 1, at Tuscany Falls Golf Course in Pebble Creek. The cadets are preparing to spend the evening of December 6 aboard the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor. They will be part of the celebration ceremonies honoring the USS Arizona Memorial on December 7, marking the 75 th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Registration or Sponsor forms are available in the breezeway for the fundraiser golf tournament. DIAMONDBACKS FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting Faith & Family Night on Friday, August 26. The D-Backs will be playing the Cincinnati Reds beginning at 6:40 p.m. Tickets will be in the lower level and prices are $47 (includes $5 in D-bucks) for dugout reserve or $28 for lower level baseline reserve. Matthew West will be performing a post-game concert immediately following the end of the game. Sign up in the breezeway for tickets. Tickets must be paid for by Sunday, August 14. THE 3F CLUB: FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, FUN Fall will bring a hugely popular opportunity for food, fun and fellowship! You will have the chance to sign up to join with couples and singles of all ages to create a dinner club. You will then be paired with three other groups made up of couples or singles. Once a month for the following four months, each couple or individual in your personal club will host a dinner, and other members of your club will assist. Each month you will be in a new club. This will give folks the opportunity to meet in the comfort of someone s home instead of a restaurant to share a meal. Each group will have the opportunity to serve as host. We will begin in September and go through December. Sign up in the breezeway. If you have any questions, please see Rob Gimbl. 8
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, August 6, 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, August 5, from 8:30 10:30 a.m. You may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. Men s Fellowship will meet Saturday, August 13, at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so all may be used to do God s will. The meeting includes a delicious breakfast, fellowship and is followed with a discussion or study. All men are invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. LADIES WHO LUNCH All women are invited to Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, August 9, at 12:30 p.m. for a Dutch-treat meal at BJ s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 9748 W. Northern Ave. (west of Loop 101), Peoria. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, August 8, to assure adequate seating. Look for the sign-up sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207 or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503. Join us and bring a friend; all ladies are welcome. 9
August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 PREACHING SCHEDULE 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. Lynne Kammeraad Youth Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley MAJ Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski PFC Cody Fridley 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 July 31, 2016 Today, 7/31/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship SOUERS HALL CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS CHILDREN IN CHURCH 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) 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 Monday, 8/01/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 8/02/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 PARENTS in Watt House Wednesday, 8/03/16 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Thursday, 8/04/16 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 8/05/16 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, 8/06/16 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. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC.............................................. Dr. Sue Kujawski GUEST PIANIST.....................................................Barbara Kolar LITURGIST...................................................... Shirley Robinson USHERS............... 8:00 a.m...........lou & Lois Tronzo, William Todd, Dolores Broski 9:15 a.m.........jerry & Beverly Rounds, Iris Weise, Suzanne Boyer 10:45 a.m.......... Joan Smith, Nana Hamlin, Bob Field, Phil Easley WELCOME BOOTHS..............................................Iris Weise, Circle 5 ACOLYTES............. 9:15 a.m..................... Abby Apodaca, Chantel Apodaca NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m................ Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner Altar flowers are given In memory Marietta Sitch and Phillip Johnson, by Richard & Betsy Sitch. Celebrating our 50 th Anniversary, by Jim & Nancy Montgomery. 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 12 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez