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 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 22, 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. PRELUDE Breathe on Me, Breath of God arr. Iteke Prins WELCOME 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 At the Name of Jesus No. 766 (Verses 1 and 4) SPECIAL MUSIC On Eagle s Wings Pam Justice SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:11-22 SERMON One Temple Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Once to Every Man and Nation No. 733 (Verses 1 and 4) OFFERTORY My Faith Looks up to Thee arr. Beatrice Miller DOXOLOGY No. 815 1
Onward, Christian Soldiers No. 731 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle, see his banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell EPHESIANS 2:11-22(NIV) Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called uncircumcised by those who call themselves the circumcision (which is done in the body by human hands) remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. 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. 2
July 22, 2012 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 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. WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Breathe on Me, Breath of God arr. Iteke Prins BRINGING IN THE LIGHT RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Michael J. Pekar Don & Linda Wyman Janet Albert CALL TO WORSHIP: L: We have gathered together today as a people of God, reconciled to one another in Christ. P: We come from differing backgrounds, but we gather together in unity. L: We are but one small group and there are many outside of us, some we have formerly seen as adversaries, that we need to be reconciled with. P: May our meeting today encourage and equip us to work more diligently toward the unity that God desires. HYMN At the Name of Jesus No. 766 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (In Unison) God, you are the parent of all people and the work and ministry of Christ was intended to unite all people together. However, what you intended as reconciliation, others, and sometimes we ourselves, have used as an excuse to draw lines of division. Instead of seeing the ministry of Jesus as unifying, we have mistakenly viewed our faith in Christ as a wall to separate ourselves from others. Forgive us for turning the freedom of grace into the shackles of the law. As we have been freed from our sins in Christ, so help us to release others from their sin of division, even when those sins are committed against us. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray, amen. 3
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. SPECIAL MUSIC On Eagle s Wings Pam Justice SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:11-22 Page 2 SERMON One Temple Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Once to Every Man and Nation No. 733 OFFERTORY My Faith Looks up to Thee arr. Beatrice Miller DOXOLOGY No. 815 Onward, Christian Soldiers No. 731 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle, see his banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell 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. 4
July 22, 2012 Contemporary Worship Service Eighth 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 Christ is Risen Drew Hopely WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Everlasting God Page 6 SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:11-22 Page 2 SERMON One Temple Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Will Rise Page 6 PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY His Eye is On The Sparrow Joan Smith PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Let God Arise Page 7 BENEDICTION 5
EVERLASTING GOD Strength will rise As we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise As we wait upon the Lord Wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Our God, You reign forever Our hope, our Strong Deliverer You are the Everlasting God The Everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Our God, You reign forever Our hope, Our Strong Deliverer You are the Everlasting God The Everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles Brenton Brown & Ken Riley 2005 Thankyou Music, CCLI #4556538 I WILL RISE There s a peace I ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail There s an anchor for my soul I can say It is well Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead And I will rise when he calls my name No more sorrow, no more pain I will rise on eagle s wings Before my God fall on my knees and rise I will rise There s a day that s drawing near When this darkness breaks to light And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed The victory is won He is risen from the dead And I hear the voice of many angels sing Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the cry of ev ry longing heart Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the voice of many angels sing Worthy is the Lamb And I hear the cry of ev ry longing heart Worthy is the Lamb Worthy is the Lamb Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves 2008 Vamos Publishing, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, spiritandsong.com, CCLI #5183450 6
LET GOD ARISE Hear the Holy Roar of God resound Watch the waters part before us now Come and see what He has done for us Tell the world of His great love Our God is a God who saves Our God is a God who saves Let God arise, Let God arise Our God reigns now and forever He reigns now and forever His enemies will run for sure The Church will stand, she will endure He holds the keys of life, our Lord Death has no sting no final word Our God is a God who saves Our God is a God who saves Our God is a God who saves Our God is a God who saves Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves 2006 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Alletrop Music, Vamos Publishing, CCLI #4822413 7
We Welcome New Members Michael J. Pekar Don & Linda Wyman We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for July 22, 2012 Take time to check out what s happening Faith and Family Night Hospitality/Welcome Team Coffee Fellowship Circle 5 Information Booth FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT Join the fun by attending the Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night on Friday, August 24 th, at 6:30 p.m. as they play the Padres. Following the game will be a concert with MercyMe and fireworks. There are seats in the Audi Suite at $43 plus $10 Diamondbucks or $15 for bleacher seats. Register and purchase tickets in Souers Hall; the last day to buy tickets will be Wednesday, August 1 st. COME JOIN THE TEAM The Church at Litchfield Park celebrates the uniqueness of each person and believes there is a place for you in our family. We all have our own gifts, passions and purpose, yet we connect together in a loving and welcoming community of faith. Looking for a place to make a difference? Members and non-members, be part of the Hospitality/Welcome Team. New or longstanding; couples, singles, families and youth, we want and need you. Get to know more people by attending the information booths at the fountain or in the breezway before and between services. For more information, call Janet Albert at (623) 466-9439 or at jmftaxtime@aol.com. COFFEE TIME IN AIR-CONDITIONED SOUERS HALL! Come join the coffee fellowship inside Souers Hall, where the coffee is hot but the hall is cool! Tables and chairs are available for your comfort. All services are shown live on the screen. CIRCLE 5 Circle 5 will be meet Thursday, July 26th, at 6:00 p.m., at Dino's Greek and Italian Grill. The address is 1550 N. Dysart Rd. (SW corner of Dysart and McDowell). Please call Monica Sproull at (623) 935-2656 to RSVP with questions. 8
INFORMATION BOOTH The Women s Christian Service Fellowship will be greeting you at the information booth in the breezeway and in front of the church today. Please drop by the booth for information, including visitor brochures, campus maps, and current newsletters. If you are visiting, we would like to meet you and answer your questions! If you are interested in attending a membership orientation, contact Bill or Janet Albert (623) 466-9439 or jmftaxtime@aol.com. July 29 Aug 5 Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26 JULY/AUGUST 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/Communion 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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL 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. 9
Calendar for the Week of July 22, 2012 Today, 7/22/2012 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. 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 10:45 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) in Souers Hall Monday, 7/23/2012 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 7/24/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. MUSIC MAKERS in Choir Room Wednesday, 7/25/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Thursday, 7/26/12 6:00 p.m. CIRCLE 5 offsite (see announcement) Friday, 7/27/12 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 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House DID YOU KNOW? The church web page has been updated. If you click on the Youth Program link you will be taken to pictures that were taken of some of the youth from around the country who attended the ICCC Conference. Pastor Kerri led the youth activities at the conference. On the home page, you will also find a link to a copy of the weekly church bulletin as well as the current month s Bell Tower. A video of the previous week s sermon and a calendar of activities taking place during the week. You can find this information at www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 10
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR........................................... Pastor Kerri Sandusky GUEST ORGANIST................................................. Marjorie Hinton CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR......................................... Amy Burns LITURGIST.............. 9:15 a.m......................................pam Justice USHERS............... 8:00 a.m.......... Scott & Gwynn Henline, Verne & Sharon Duncan 9:15 a.m...............jim & Jan Rowe, Dean & Karen Schroeder 10:45 a.m....... Bill Crause, Carolyn Crause, Justin & Mandy Greene ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m.....................marie Denofsky, Meredith Magee 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 Traditional altar flowers are given In loving memory of my husband Jim, by Maxine Dutch. Happy anniversary Babe, love you, by J Ellingson. 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 11