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 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday Labor Day Weekend September 3, 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 Just a Closer Walk with Thee arr. Weber WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty No. 3 (Verses 1 & 3) MUSICAL PRESENTATION The Lord s Prayer Traditional Marilyn Chandler, handbell solo SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16: 13-20 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Who Is He? Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Have Thine Own Way, Lord No. 591 (Verses 1 & 2) 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. 2
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 Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby/Phoebe Knapp DOXOLOGY No. 815 Have Thine Own Way, Lord No. 591 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always living in me! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE When the Roll is Called up Yonder James Milton Black MATTHEW 16:13-20 (NIV) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man is? They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. But what about you? he asked. Who do you say I am? Simon Peter answered, You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. 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 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday Labor Day Weekend September 3, 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 Just a Closer Walk with Thee arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome friends and neighbors as we gather today in the name of Jesus Christ. P: Today we look at our identity in Christ; an identity founded in God s love for us all, our common humanity, and our love of God. L: Identifying ourselves in Christ and our value in God means that we are fully accepted into God s family as we are all of us are made in God s image. P: We rejoice that we are loved and accepted by God without qualifications, let us embrace one another as well, in this love. HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty No. 3 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) MUSICAL PRESENTATION The Lord s Prayer Traditional Marilyn Chandler, handbell solo SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16: 13-20 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Who Is He? Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Have Thine Own Way, Lord No. 591 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) 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 Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby/Phoebe Knapp DOXOLOGY No. 815 Have Thine Own Way, Lord No. 591 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always living in me! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE When the Roll is Called up Yonder James Milton Black 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
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday * Labor Day Weekend September 3, 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 WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAISE OF CONGREGATION My Life Is In You Daniel Gardner SPECIAL MUSIC People Need the Lord Steve Green SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16: 13-20 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Who Is He? Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All Honor Ron Kenoly 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 SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY I Will Come and Bow Down Martin Nystrom My Life Is In You Daniel Gardner My life is in You, Lord. My strength is in You, Lord. My hope is in You, Lord. In You, it s in You! CCLI Song #17315 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 3, 2017 Hurricane Disaster Relief Adult Bible Study Wednesday Night Dinner Retreat Planning Helping Hands Take time to check out what s happening HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF Please join all of us in offering our prayers to God for those in Houston who are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. If you would like to contribute to the Houston, Texas disaster relief effort following Hurricane Harvey, you may drop a check or envelope in the offering plate made out to The Church at Litchfield Park or drop your gift by the church office during business hours. Please indicate in the memo line or on the envelope that the funds are to be used for the relief effort in Houston. The entire amount will be given to Church World Service, our longtime partner in disaster relief efforts. BIBLE STUDY The 2017-2018 adult Bible study season begins Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 13, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. This year we ll be focusing on letters, oracles, songs, and last words. We ll begin with a four-week study of Philippians, followed by a five-week study of 1 Thessalonians. After the Thanksgiving break Professor Daughtrey will be returning to lead a three-week study on some of the Hebrew texts that point to and are fulfilled in the coming Messiah. In January we ll spend three-weeks studying Psalms 62, 111, and 147 before spending seven-weeks studying the last words Jesus spoke from the cross. The season will conclude with a six-week study of 1 John. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER WGHD WGHD stands for: The World s Greatest Hot Dogs and beginning Wednesday, September 13, they will be available along with drinks, dessert, and all the fixin s between 6 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall prior to Wednesday night activities. If you are interested in learning how to prepare WGHDs and are available to help with Wednesday night meals, please sign up in the breezeway or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. 7 Men s Fellowship Pulse & Ignite Youth Team Building W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop Ladies Who Lunch Chronic Illness Support Group
WOMEN S RETREAT PLANNING Ladies, come join the fun help us plan the Women s Retreat on November 17 18! We will have a brief meeting on Sunday, September 10, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service in Fireside Room North. The theme is Thanksliving: Finding Joy Through Gratitude. Areas you might consider include helping with are the registration table in Souers Hall or the breezeway, welcome table at the retreat, literature preparation, icebreakers, music, reception planning and photography. If you are interested in any of these areas or want more information, we would love to see you September 10! Contact retreat chair Kristin McNamara at kmcnamara@clp.church if you have specific questions. 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. MEN S FELLOWSHIP Men s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, September 9. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so that we may be used to do God s will. The meeting will include a delicious breakfast and fellowship. So that we may provide adequate food, we are asking that you sign up in the breezeway between services. For more information, please contact the church at info@clp.church or (623) 935-3411. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will meet next Sunday, September 10, from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. If you would like to come early for a jam session, come at 4:00 5:00 p.m. to sing or play music. 8
YOUTH TEAM BUILDING All youth (6 th 12 th graders) are invited to participate in a day of teambuilding on the ropes courses at Chapel Rock in Prescott on Saturday, September 16. We will leave the church at 6:15 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m. Permission slips can be found in the breezeway or on the website (www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org). Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. THRIFT SHOP The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Saturday, September 9, from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Friday, September 8, from 8:30 a.m. 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. LADIES WHO LUNCH Join the Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, September 12, at 12:30 p.m. at Black Angus Steakhouse, 13766 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, September 11. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. To R.S.V.P. you may also send an email to ladieswholunch@clp.church. CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP If you have a recurring illness or are struggling with a condition that has affected you for more than a few months consider joining us on Sunday, September 10, from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Participants in this group offer support and encouragement to one another in the midst of the trials they are experiencing. Kathy Bilak, Richard Wilharm, and Pastor Lynne are the facilitators. 9
September 10 September 17 September 24 October 1 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. Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery Lt 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 3, 2017 Today, 09/03/17 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE In the breezeway 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. 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 Monday, 09/04/17 OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 09/05/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 09/06/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room Thursday, 09/07/17 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 7:00 p.m. MISSION COMMITTEE in Fireside Room North 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 09/08/17 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 Saturday, 09/09/17 7:00 a.m. MEN S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 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 INTERIM CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR................................... Marilyn Chandler INTERIM 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR....................................... Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST...................................................Debra Weber LITURGIST........................................................ Suzanne Boyer USHERS............ 8:00 a.m............ Jim & Nancy Montgomery, Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Rick & Lee Miller, Alan & Lisa Warne, Jr. 9:15 a.m.............roger Smith, Nancy Oreshack, Jerry & Jill Santy, Hank Tokarz & Sharon Kozak, Tom & Karen VanHooser 10:45 a.m................joan Smith, Nana Hamlin, Bob & Beth Hatch WELCOME BOOTH..................................................Jack Rataezyk ACOLYTES..........................................Sophia Pearson, Zachary Kerfoot 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