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

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2012 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 Bist Du Bei Mir (Art Thou With Me?) J.S. Bach WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Joyfully Sing Mark Patterson 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 Wonderful Words of Life No. 406 (Verses 1 and 3) ANTHEM We Will Walk in the Light Don Besig SCRIPTURE READING 2 Chronicles 5:12-14 SERMON The Language of Worship Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken No. 409 (Verses 1 and 4) OFFERTORY In the Presence of Jehovah Geron Davis with Near to the Heart of God DOXOLOGY No. 815 2

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness No. 293 Praise the One who breaks the darkness with a liberating light; praise the One who frees the prisoners, turning blindness into sight. Praise the One who preached the gospel, healing every dread disease, calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Coro from Water Music G.F. Handel 2 CHRONICLES 5:12-14 (NIV) All the Levites who were musicians Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps and lyres. They were accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: He is good; his love endures forever. Then the temple of the Lord was filled with the cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple of God. CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 3

September 16, 2012 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 4 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Dan Miller Mona McCash and Jeff Yoder BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mona McCash, Organist Emeritus CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Joyfully Sing Mark Patterson CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome to all who have come to worship the Lord. P: We lift our voices in praise to God in the name of Jesus Christ with songs, hymns, and the spoken word. L: As in times of old, musicians have practiced their craft to lead us in this praise of God. P: We thank God for the gifts he has given those who lead us in worship and call upon God to speak to us through their offerings. Amen. HYMN Wonderful Words of Life No. 406 RESPONSIVE READING (from Psalm 95) L: Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. P: Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. L: For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. P: In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. L: The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. ALL: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.

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. ANTHEM We Will Walk in the Light Don Besig SCRIPTURE READING 2 Chronicles 5:12-14 Page 3 SERMON The Language of Worship Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken No. 409 OFFERTORY Amazing Grace arr. John Behnke Mona McCash and Jeff Yoder DOXOLOGY No. 815 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness No. 293 Praise the One who breaks the darkness with a liberating light; praise the One who frees the prisoners, turning blindness into sight. Praise the One who preached the gospel, healing every dread disease, calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE I ll Fly Away arr. Mark Hayes Mona McCash CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 5

September 16, 2012 Contemporary Worship Service Sixteenth 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. CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP Lean on Me Madison Greene WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Sing, Sing, Sing SCRIPTURE READING 2 Chronicles 5:12-14 Page 3 SERMON The Language of Worship Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Will Rise PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY I Won t Give Up Karen Wynne PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Am Free BENEDICTION CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these. 6

Announcements for September 16, 2012 Take time to check out what s happening Reception 4C Choirs Outreach Opportunity Youth Open House Church Fellowship Football Membership Orientation Movie Night Cooking Class Women s Fellowship Disciple Men s Fellowship Church Thrift Shop RECEPTION FOR ORGANIST EMERITUS A reception to honor Mona McCash is TODAY in Souers Hall immediately following the 9:15 service. Stop by to greet Mona and her children. OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY Volunteers are needed for a fantastic outreach opportunity. We will be providing an after school program for Western Sky Middle School for eight dates throughout the school year. The program will take place at Western Sky from 1:00 4:00 p.m. with the first two dates being Thursday, October 4 th and Friday, October 5 th. We need LOTS of volunteers for this outreach! Please sign up in Souers Hall if you are willing to reach out to our community s youth. OPEN HOUSE September 23 rd and 30 th! Come take a look at areas of the church that you may not see very often! Next month you will be given the opportunity to complete The Church at Litchfield Park Properties Survey regarding various aspects about the church property. We are having an open house on Sundays September 23 and 30 th after each service to provide the opportunity for you to see the Watt House and Thrift Shop. If you would like to assist in leading a tour, contact the church office during the week at (623) 935-3411. 7

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION IS TODAY While visiting our church, we hope that you have felt welcome and that you have also found our worship services and pastors messages to be meaningful and relevant. The Church at Litchfield Park offers many opportunities for everyone. If you would like more information about our church or if you are considering membership, please attend a brief orientation TODAY, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service in Fireside Room South. New members will be received on Sunday, September 23 rd, at 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. Please contact Janet Albert, chair of membership, with questions or requests for alternate times for orientation at (623) 466-9439 or jmftaxtime@aol.com. COOKING CLASSES Our first class of the season is scheduled for Monday, September 17 th, from 6:30 8:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our very own Chef Dale Hopely will teach us the wonders of cooking the foods of India. Contact Helene at live2weave@live.com if you have questions. No sign up is necessary see you there! DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY If you are looking for an opportunity to study the Old Testament for the first time or want to refresh your memory, plan on attending this nine-week study. Classes will begin on Thursday, September 20 th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Attendees will receive a handbook (cost - $12) and enjoy group study, video presentations and discussion. Sign up on Sunday mornings in Souers Hall or call Fran and Virgil Grumbling (623) 935-4710. 4C CHOIRS School has begun and that means the new season for 4C begins this Wednesday, September 19 th. Chimin In meets at 4:30 5:00 p.m. Voices in Praise, or VIP meets from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Joyful Noise meets from 5:30 6:00 p.m. Remember that 4C is for any child who loves to sing or ring. If you would like further information contact Sue Kujawski at sleek1212@cox.net or (623) 694-6212. YOUTH The youth will be having a meeting on Sunday, September 30 th, to discuss the summer mission trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Parents are invited to attend. This will be a time of gathering information and answering questions. This meeting will be at our regular youth time 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. 8

CHURCH FELLOWSHIP Tickets are available for the Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills football game on Sunday, October 14 th. Come and watch the game with friends at 1:05 p.m. in the University of Phoenix Stadium. The $51.00 tickets will be for seats in a section between 407 415. Rob Gimbl will be in Souers Hall between services, and tickets must be paid for TODAY. MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Mark your calendar to enjoy a fun family movie night under the stars in Palm Court on Friday, September 21 st, at 6:30 p.m. The movie Up, which is a Disney/Pixar production, will be shown on the outdoor screen. Up is an award-winning animated movie, rated PG. It tells the story of shy, quiet Carl and his early friendship with energetic tomboy Ellie. Hot dogs, popcorn and drinks will be furnished. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets for this family night out. Sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 Looking Forward to Fall is the theme of Circle 3 s meeting. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 26 th, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the home of Gerre Arnold, 1069 Oro Vista, Litchfield Park. The menu includes chicken salad, roll, fresh fruit salad, iced tea, strawberry lemonade and cookies. The cost is $11.00. To make a reservation, call Fran Grumbling at (623) 935-4710. All women are invited. Circle 5 Celebrate fall with Circle 5 on Thursday, September 27 th, at 6:30 p.m. Meet new friends, share some laughter and enjoy the fellowship at the home of Chris Martin, 12813 W Cercado Lane, Litchfield Park. R.S.V.P. questions or directions? Contact Chris: (623) 979-8503 or chrismartinaz@cox.net or Monica Sproull: (623) 935-2656 or azsproull@cox.net. Assorted beverages will be furnished; please bring an appetizer to share. MEN S FELLOWSHIP A new season for Men s Fellowship will begin Tuesday, October 2 nd, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our guest speaker will be Travis Allen. He will present his experience deployed to the Middle East as an Arizona Army National Guard Aero Medical Physician Assistant. The grills will be hot at 6:00 p.m. so bring your favorite meat to grill and we will supply the rest. Sign up during Coffee Fellowship in Souers Hall. 9

CHURCH THRIFT SHOP The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, September 20 th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various projects for the church and missions. Donations are always welcome, and almost everything is accepted if it is clean and in working order. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, September 19 th, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or you may contact Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953 to schedule an appointment. They request items not be left outside the doors or left in the office. Sept 23 Sept 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 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 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. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price EO Matthew Barton PFC Ralph Lawson MK1 Robert Rodriguez 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. LCPL Ross L. Woodruff Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski Capt Amir Gharbi 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 16, 2012 Today, 9/16/2012 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall 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. ORGANIST EMERITUS CEREMONY 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 2 9:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 10:15 a.m. RECEPTION FOR MONA McCASH in Souers Hall 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. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 4 5:00 p.m. YOUTH GROUP (6-12 TH grades) Monday, 9/17/2012 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. W.C.S.F. COOKING CLASS in Souers Hall Tuesday, 9/18/12 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room - North 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS in Choir Room 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING in Fireside Room North 7:30 p.m. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North BELLTOWER DEADLINE Wednesday, 9/19/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. 4C CHOIR CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room - North 4:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 3 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:45 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. 4C CHOIR VIP in Fireside Room - North 5:30 p.m. 4C CHOIR JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 6 Thursday, 9/20/12 8:30 a.m. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 10:00 a.m. DISCIPLES BIBLE STUDY in Fireside Room - North 6:30 p.m. TOUCHPOINT BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary Friday, 9/21/12 12:00 p.m. RN SUPPORT GROUP 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 6:30 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT in Palm Court 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 11

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR........................................... Pastor Kerri Sandusky CHOIR DIRECTOR................................................William P. Gorton ORGANIST....................................................... Marjorie Hinton CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR......................................... Amy Burns LITURGIST.............. 9:15 a.m................................... Carol O Connor USHERS............... 8:00 a.m.................paul & Irene Tipton, Bob & Jodie Owen 9:15 a.m..............joe & Dolores Broski, Ted & Sarah Pearson 10:45 a.m....... Paul & Jody Hess, Jack Sigler, Sr., Carolyn Ragsdale ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m...................... Jordan Armijo, Gabriel Downing NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m......................chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m...................... Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 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. James Butler, Executive Pastor Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emeritus 12