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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy December 17, 2017 8:00 & 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 Rejoice! medley, arr. Ham BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP O Come, Let Us Adore Him Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Traditional HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 249 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. Bill Fischer & Joie Hand 9:15 a.m. David & Sheryl Shenton CANTATA OFFERTORY The Message of Christmas Chancel Choir A Spiritual Christmas medley of traditional spirituals BENEDICTION CANTATA...the conclusion Chancel Choir POSTLUDE On This Day Earth Shall Ring Personent Hodie 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. 2
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy December 17, 2017 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 Christmas Time is Here Mendelson and Guaraldi WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Nixon Family HYMN Joy to the World! No. 270 (Verses 1 & 4) CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT OFFERTORY The Bell Carol Leontovich BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Most Wonderful Day of the Year Marks 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. 3
Announcements for December 17, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Christmas Eve Services Wednesday Night Activities Luminarias Hamilton Stewardship Bible Study Youth Groups Preaching Schedule CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Worship service times on Sunday, December 24, will be at 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. only. LUMINARIAS Traditionally the church has been adorned by luminarias on Christmas Eve. Steve, Aimee, and Lilly Yamamori will be the leaders of the project. If you would like to participate with them in this beautiful ministry to our community, please sign-up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. STEWARDSHIP If you have not returned your 2018 commitment card, please consider doing so. Knowing the giving intentions and plans of the congregation is vital to making the important decisions necessary for outreach and growth by our board of directors and by our staff. You will find a commitment card in the pew pockets in the sanctuary or stop by the office to pick one up during the week. You may return your commitment by placing it in the offering plate or mailing it to the church office. PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS Pulse and Ignite youth groups will enjoy their annual Christmas party tonight, from 4:30 6:30 p.m. We will have food, an ugly sweater contest, lots of games, s mores, and a bonfire. All youth 6 th 12 th grades are invited! Make sure to bring a gift for the white elephant exchange (wrapped with no name). Please notice that we will begin at 4:30 p.m. 4
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night children s activities will resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. We will be starting a new season of the children s choirs as well as our God s Own Kids program. HAMILTON Coming January 7 Hamilton tickets raffle! Raffle tickets are $10 and will be on sale between services in the breezeway. Each raffle ticket is an opportunity to win two seats (Tier C1, Row 1) to the show on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Gammage Memorial Auditorium at A.S.U. The drawing will be held Sunday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit youth summer mission trips. BIBLE STUDY Our weekly Bible study opportunities resume Tuesday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 10, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will begin 2018 with a three-week study titled Songs about The One Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come: Getting in tune with Psalms 22, 23 & 24. The series will consider how these psalms are connected to Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the three major Jewish holidays, while examining a number of New Testament connections related to our Good Shepherd. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. PREACHING SCHEDULE December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. December 31 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky January 7 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Communion Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad January 14 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. 5
The Church at Litchfield Park Christmas Calendar 2017 Date Event Time Location Sun. Dec. 17 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy Cantata Christmas Pageant Youth Christmas Party 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. 8:00, 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sanctuary Sanctuary Souers Hall Souers hall Sun. Dec. 24 4 th Sunday of Advent - Love Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Chancel Singers Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Choir Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Bells 5:00 p.m.* 7:00 p.m.* 9:00 p.m.* 11:00 p.m. *Nursery care is available Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Mon. Dec. 25 Tue. Dec. 26 Christmas Day Office Closed Christmas Holiday Office Closed 2017 CONTRIBUTIONS In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2017 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 29 th. 6
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Bob & Nan Adams Ron & Judy Anderson Dolores Angus LeRoy & Jan Anseth LeRoy & Jan Anseth Clemie & Gerre Arnold Suzanne M. Boyer Suzanne M. Boyer The Joe Broski Family Keith & Marilyn Brougher Jim & Barbara Bunger Cynthia Busalacchi Cynthia Busalacchi Mary Cantrell Mary Cantrell Joan Cappel Joan Cappel Mary Carr Frank & Evi Castillo Steve & Beth Charney Steve & Beth Charney Dedication In the peaceful spirit of Christmas and for the coming year For Ron s Mom, Jane Anderson In memory of Jay (Bird) In memory of parents Albert & Edith Joos In memory of parents Lloyd & Harriet Anseth In memory of beloved son, Kevin Rainey In memory of husband, Don Boyer In memory of our parents Jess & Myrtle Boyer and Bill & Doris Fuller In memory of all family members who have gone before us In honor of John Brougher In memory of our parents In loving memory of friends In loving memory of my daughter Kristie In memory of Charles Cantrell In honor of the Magee family In memory of husband Warren In memory of my parents In memory of Bill Carr In memory of Joan Castillo In loving memory of Mark Montanus In honor of our parents 7
Charles & Donnie Chrispell Doug Crowell CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Dedication George & Randy Dallas Mike & Debbie Demlong, and Jenny Jackson David & Christa Denofsky Lance & Cathy Dosch Lance & Cathy Dosch Julia Duff Lily Early Merry Christmas In loving memory of Mary Crowell, our wonderful wife, mother & gramie from her loving family For Papa In memory of Raymond Jackson, Sr. and Raymond Jackson, Jr. In honor & memory of parents and grandparents In honor of Evan, Bryan, & Haylee In honor & memory of our parents In loving memory of Dick Duff In memory of Cid, Chickie, Sue, Mary & Joann Doc & Kathie Elder In loving memory of Georgia White, 1923-2017 Dora Ellingson Dora Ellingson Kirk Eymann Millie Ezell Bill Fischer & Joie Hand Russ & Mary Georgesen Russ & Mary Georgesen Sherrie Gibbs Lisa Hegarty The Steven Hill Family The Steven Hill Family Judy Hilt Merry Christmas J, love you and miss you forever To my wonderful family Thank you In memory of my father George In memory of Tom Ezell In memory of daughter Trina Fischer In memory of Mary s parents, George & Lucille Pottratz In memory of Russ parents, Walter & Maude Georgesen Merry Christmas Mom & Dad, I love you In memory of Jerry Christensen In memory of Roy Hill In memory of Lemoyne Baum In loving memory of my husband, Don 8
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Cynthia Hoak Aileen Hopely Aileen Hopely Travis & Jacque Hough The Jon & Susan Jackson Family Al & Dorothy Jueckstock Pam Justice Rita Kaiser Ken & Chris Martin Diane McManis Robert & Janet McPherson Charlotte Montanus Jim & Nancy Montgomery Richard & Brenda Morgan Al & Jan Peterson Steve & Judi Pilliod Steve & Judi Pilliod Cline & Judy Preble Jack & Julie Rataezyk Paul Redpath The Dan Sager Family Jerry & Jill Santy Dedication In memory of Mom and Dad In loving memory of Dale L. Hopely, Sr. In loving memory of Darrin Hopely Merry Christmas In memory of Kenneth & Frances Holsten In memory of Ernest & Mabel Pyle and Alphonse Jueckstock Sr. & Betty Jueckstock In memory of Carla Justice For my sister and daughter Merry Christmas to all! In memory of Carl & Joe In honor of our family In memory of Mark In loving memory of family Merry Christmas church family! For our family In honor of Charles J. Pilliod, Jr. In honor of Marie Pilliod For our parents In memory of Mariano V. Manriquez In honor of Joann Forstner by family In memory of loved ones In memory of our mothers, fathers, and brothers 9
David & Sheryl Shenton Mary Sisson Rich & Betsy Sitch Jim Siverhus Bing & Paula Smith Earl & Thea Smith Bill Sproull Family Shel Taylor The Russ Thimgan Family Cal Thogersen William & Molly Todd William & Molly Todd Lou & Lois Tronzo The Vandlings Cal Vaudrey The Vierows Tim Wagner Leanne Walgren Jane Way & the Ragsdales Jane Way Iris Weise Jerry G. West Jack & Sue Wetzel CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Dedication In memory of loved ones In loving memory of Nicole Perroth In memory of Marietta Sitch and Phil Johnson In memory of Marilyn Larson In memory of Merna Miller In memory of parents and honor of family In memory of Bill s parents, Shirl & Dorothy In fond memory of Col. D. Dave Taylor In loving memory of Jeffrey Thimgan, brother, son & friend In memory of Les Riveland and family In memory of William & Arlene Todd In memory of Wayne & Maude Martin In memory of parents, Babe & Lou, Nellie & Tom In memory of Lisa Short In memory of Denice For our lovely family In memory of Wagner/Thogersen families With thankfulness for friendships in our church family Remembering Louis & Mabel Palmer Remembering Gordon Way In memory of veterans In memory of Shirley H. West For many blessings 10
Calendar for the Week of December 17, 2017 Today, 12/17/17 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 10:45 a.m. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers hall 10:45 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 4:30 p.m. YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 off site Monday, 12/18/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 12/19/17 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, 12/20/17 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 the Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 12/21/17 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 4:00 p.m. NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 12/22/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske 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................................................... Kathy Drake GUEST PIANIST 10:45 a.m............................................. Barbara Kolar USHERS............ 8:00 a.m......................tom & Rita Kaiser, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m.......... Robert Gimbl, Sarah Pearson, Lance & Cathy Dosch 10:45 a.m............. Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Brady & Jenny Sullivan WELCOME BOOTH................ Jennifer Neal, Marilyn Kimmins, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer ACOLYTES.......................................... Jonah Pearson, Sophia 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