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 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 17, 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 It Is Well with My Soul 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 Rejoice, the Lord Is King John Darwall HYMN Standing on the Promises No. 410 (Verses 1 & 4) ANTHEM With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 14:19-31 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Outstretched Hands Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 (Verses 1 & 2) 2

OFFERTORY How Great Is Our God Chris Tomlinson DOXOLOGY No. 815 Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with Thee the perfect life of Thine eternity. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rise Up in Praise David Paxton EXODUS 14:19-31 (NIV) Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel s army, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them, coming between the armies of Egypt and Israel. Throughout the night the cloud brought darkness to the one side and light to the other side; so neither went near the other all night long. Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. The Egyptians pursued them, and all Pharaoh s horses and chariots and horsemen followed them into the sea. During the last watch of the night the Lord looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw it into confusion. He jammed the wheels of their chariots so that they had difficulty driving. And the Egyptians said, Let s get away from the Israelites! The Lord is fighting for them against Egypt. Then the Lord said to Moses, Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may flow back over the Egyptians and their chariots and horsemen. Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea went back to its place. The Egyptians were fleeing toward it, and the Lord swept them into the sea. The water flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. But the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. That day the Lord saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the shore. And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant. 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 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 17, 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 It Is Well with My Soul arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Rejoice, the Lord Is King John Darwall CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 103): L: We give praises to the Lord! P: From head to toe, we praise His holy name. L: The Lord forgives, redeems, and satisfies; P: We give praises to the Lord! HYMN Standing on the Promises No. 410 (Verses 1, 4 & 5) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Dear Lord, thank you for your never ending love and presence in our lives. Forgive us, God, when we have missed seeing that presence in our surroundings, in our interactions with others, and even in our worship. Help us to remember how you lead us, watch us, guide us, and hold us no matter our circumstance. Draw us together, Lord God, that we might surrender to you with outstretched hands and open hearts. 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 With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 14:19-31 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Outstretched Hands Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) OFFERTORY How Great Is Our God Chris Tomlinson DOXOLOGY No. 815 Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with Thee the perfect life of Thine eternity. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rise Up in Praise 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

September 17, 2017 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fifteenth 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. CHIMES PRELUDE WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION You re Worthy of My Praise David Ruis SPECIAL MUSIC Eagle s Wings Hillsong Music SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 14:19-31 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Outstretched Hands Rev. Kerri Sandusky PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Exalt the Lord Rick Ridings PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY How Great Is Our God Chris Tomlinson You re Worthy of My Praise David Ruis I will give You all my worship. I will give You all my praise. You alone I long to worship. You alone are worthy of my praise. CCLI Song # 487976 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. 6

Announcements for September 17, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Membership Orientation Caregivers Support Group Adult Bible Study Helping Hands Eagle Scout Dinner Pulse & Ignite Feed My Starving Children Kids Night Out Wednesday Night Activities Women s Fellowship Fellowship Movie Night W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Crafters Fellowship MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION TODAY If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information about The Church at Litchfield Park, please come to our brief membership orientation in Fireside Room South immediately following the 9:15 service TODAY. New members will be received next Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and would like to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or membership@clp.church. BIBLE STUDY Our study of Philippians continues this Tuesday, September 19, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 20, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. While we will be focusing on specific sections of the letter each week, it would be beneficial to read the letter in its entirety prior to our time together each week. The section we will be focusing on this week (9/19 & 9/20) is Philippians 2:1-13. The next two weeks are as follows: September 26 & 27 Philippians 3:4b-14 and October 3 & 4 Philippians 4:1-9. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. EAGLE SCOUT FUNDRAISER SPAGHETTI DINNER On Sunday, October 1, Elijah Hamstra, a Boy Scout from Troop 99, will be hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money for his Eagle Project, building a sun shade for a nonprofit organization named Soldier s Best Friend. The dinner will be from 5:00 7:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale next week and Sunday, October 1, in Palm Court between services. Soldier s Best Friend provides veterans living with PTSD service or therapy dogs that they may care for and train. 7

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN All are invited to serve at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, October 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will be making food packs for children around the world. Bus transportation will be provided. The minimum age for serving is five years old. Please sign up in Palm Court between services if you would like to serve WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES 4C Children s Christian Community Choir is for all children of our community grades K 5 th. All 3 rd 5 th graders will meet in the Fireside Room North on Wednesday, from 5:00 6:00 p.m.; K 2 nd graders will meet in Classroom 6 from 5:30 6:00 p.m. Invite your friends! 4C is for the entire community! The Rec Room (Classroom 3) will be open and staffed from 4:45 6:00 p.m. All children, nursery 5 th grades are welcome to play games, do crafts, or work on homework. Following The World s Greatest Hot Dogs, all children preschool through 5 th grade are invited to God s Own Kids (G.O. Kids) from 6:45 7:45 p.m. Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and lots of fun! The nursery will be open and staffed as well. CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT Join us on Friday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. for one of John Ford s greatest movies, the winner of two Oscars, The Quiet Man. Whether you saw it live on the big screen in 1952 or have never seen it before, you won t want to miss your chance to see John Wayne and Maureen O Hara on the BIG SCREEN in Souers Hall. Free hamburgers, popcorn and drinks will be served and everyone is welcome. Please sign up in the breezeway. U.S.N.S.C.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT The third annual U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (U.S.N.S.C.C.) Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, September 30, at Eagle s Nest Golf Course in PebbleCreek. The fundraiser will help with Veterans Pride Battalion college scholarship funds and other expenses. Registration or sponsor forms are available in the breezeway for the fundraiser golf tournament. CAREGIVER S SUPPORT GROUP The Caregiver s Support Group meets next Sunday, September 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. The goal of this support group is to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. Participants in the group are bonding through shared experiences, the sharing of stories and resources. Kathy Bilak and Pastor Lynne are facilitating. 8

HELPING HANDS Probably all of you have, at one time or another, heard that Helping Hands has assisted with a meal or been responsible for a reception following a memorial service. We normally ask for two dozen cookies or two dozen tea sandwiches or helpers in the kitchen during events. If you would like the opportunity to be part of Helping Hands, please sign up in the breezeway and let us know if you would like to help by contributing cookies/sandwiches or serving in the kitchen during events. You may also send a message to helpinghands@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will meet next Sunday, September 24, from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. If anyone wants to play music, come by the jam session, from 4:00 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 1, the youth will meet from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in front of the Watt House for activity night. Be prepared to have a lot of fun! All 6 th 12 th graders are invited! KIDS NIGHT OUT All 3 rd 5 th grade students are invited to a Kids Night Out! We will meet on Friday, September 29, from 5:00 8:30 p.m. and will share dinner, a Bible lesson, games and a mission activity. Permission slips are in the breezeway. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 is holding their September luncheon meeting on Wednesday, September 27, at 11:30 a.m. at Bona Pasta, 13321 W. Indian School Rd. The luncheon menu will be tossed green salad, chicken Marsala, Italian crusted bread, cannolis, coffee or iced tea and water for $17.00. This includes lunch, tax and tip. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at wcsfcircle3@clp.church or you may call the office at (623) 935-3411. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert or Amanda Clough at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make donation arrangements. 9

CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP Crafters Fellowship is for anyone feeling creative and trying to find time to make adjustments to a project or looking forward to starting a new one. Just bring your project materials and join us in Zieske Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays for a time of crafting and friendship. If you have any questions, please contact Rhoda Toews at crafters@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. September 24 October 1 October 8 October 15 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 Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price TSgt Lysa Busalacchi MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Jay W. Klement, II CPT R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson MSgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski SSgt Zeke Denofsky PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 10

Calendar for the Week of September 17, 2017 Today, 09/17/17 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 10:20 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 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 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 Monday, 09/18/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 09/19/17 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 09/20/17 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Choir Room 4:45 p.m. REC ROOM (Nursery-5 th grades) in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. 4C VOICES IN PRAISE in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. 4C JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. NURSERY OPEN 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS (Pre-K-5 th grades) in Palm Court, Classrooms 2, 3, and 4 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall Thursday, 09/21/17 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 4:00 p.m. NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:00 p.m. 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 09/22/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. FELLOWSHIP MOVIE NIGHT 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 INTERIM CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR................................... Marilyn Chandler INTERIM 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR....................................... Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST...................................................Debra Weber LITURGIST............................................................K T Tanner USHERS............ 8:00 a.m......jim & Nancy Montgomery, William Todd, Nancy Oreshack 9:15 a.m................jerry & Beverly Rounds, Jim & Lorene Greer 10:45 a.m.......... Joan Smith, Dolores Broski, Lily Early, Nana Hamlin WELCOME BOOTH........................ Tom & Margaret Bradbeer, Charlotte Montanus ACOLYTES............................................ Kyle Gempler, Jonah Pearson NURSERY.. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m............. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek 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@clp.church 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