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 Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, 2013 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 Prayer Leon Boëllmann from Gothic Suite 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 Praise to the Lord, Be Joyful Haydn/Hopson HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 (Verses 1 and 4) ANTHEM Praise You Goodine/Cymbala Scott Jueckstock, Soloist SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:14-22 SERMON The Inaugural Address Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 630 (Verses 1 and 3) OFFERTORY He is Lord and When Morning Gilds the Skies arr. Cindy Berry DOXOLOGY No. 815
Lead Me, Lord No. 695 Lead me, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way plain before my face. Lead me, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way plain before my face. Lead me, Lord. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo John M. Rasley LUKE 4:14-22 (NIV) Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. Isn t this Joseph s son? they asked. 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
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, 2013 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 Prayer Leon Boëllmann from Gothic Suite BRINGING IN THE LIGHT RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Bruce & Dortha Apland Dan & Carolyn Harrison Grace Luciani Kathleen Molony Leslie Muir CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Praise to the Lord, Be Joyful Janet Albert Haydn/Hopson CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome people of God to this place where we join our hearts to worship God in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. P: We have come here willingly, exercising our freedom to worship the Creator of the heavens and the earth. L: Let us proclaim with the Psalmist: The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands; P: Day after day they pour forth their proclamation and night after night they display knowledge! Amen.. HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 33 4
CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (in unison) Dear Lord, we proclaim together in our worship the perpetual ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the reconciliation of humanity to you and to one another. May we be reminded this day that this ministry of reconciliation is not something to be observed, but a call to action and a call to engage in that ministry with Christ. Inspire us this day to not only receive the reconciliation you offer us, but to offer that same love to others. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, amen. 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 Praise You Goodine/Cymbala Scott Jueckstock, Soloist SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:14-22 (Page 3) SERMON The Inaugural Address Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN What a Friend We Have in Jesus No. 630 OFFERTORY He is Lord and When Morning Gilds the Skies arr. Cindy Berry DOXOLOGY No. 815 Lead Me, Lord No. 695 Lead me, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way plain before my face. Lead me, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness; make Your way plain before my face. Lead me, Lord. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo John M. Rasley 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
January 27, 2013 Contemporary Worship Service Third Sunday after Epiphany 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 I ll Fly Away WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Could Sing of Your Love SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:14-22 (Page 3) SERMON The Inaugural Address Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION How Great is Our God PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY On My Knees Karla Cornell PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Be Lifted High 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
We Welcome New Members Bruce & Dortha Apland Grace Luciani Leslie Muir Dan & Carolyn Harrison Kathleen Molony We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for January 27, 2013 Take time to check out what s happening Confirmation Classes WCSF Thrift Shop Tuesday Morning Bible Study Movie Night Touchpoint Men s Fellowship Parent Date Night Sun s Game Augsburg Centennial Singers Disney On Ice Wednesday Night Programs Pledge Update 4C Choirs Women s Fellowship Information Booths CONFIRMATION Confirmation is the process where youth in 8 th grade (13 years) or older learn about the Christian faith and make an intentional commitment to give their lives to the Lord. Following confirmation, youth are received into membership into the church. Confirmation will also include baptism for those who have not previously been baptized. An orientation meeting for both youth and parents will be held on Thursday, February 7 th, at 6:30 p.m. in Zieske Hall. Confirmation classes will meet on Thursdays, February 14, 21, 28, March 7, and March 21 from 6:30 7:30 p.m. The confirmation ceremony will occur on Palm Sunday, March 24 th. You may register in Souers Hall between services. If you have questions or you would like more information, please contact the church office or Pastor Kerri. 7
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Romans: The Letter that Changed the World Bible study of Romans, the first epistle in the New Testament is on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. The Book of Romans has been appropriately termed the Cathedral of the Christian faith. Its profound theology and impressive style were reason enough for it to be assigned the first place among the Pauline epistles. Pastor Jim is teaching this study. TOUCHPOINT Touchpoint will resume meeting this Wednesday, January 30 th, at 6:45 p.m. in the Fireside Room South. Chris Wickersham leads this Small Group Ministry discussing the Bible passage used the previous Sunday. Make friends and deepen your spiritual life as you apply the Bible to your life! PARENT DATE NIGHT Plan a night out on Saturday, February 9 th. Pulse Youth Group will be available to watch kids from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Activities and fun will be provided. The nursery will also be available. The cost to families is a donation for the 2013 summer mission trip. Back by popular demand, the Augsburg Centennial Singers men s choir will be performing on Monday, February 18 th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A free-will offering will be taken for the choir to cover their expenses. 8
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS Join us on Wednesday evening for a multitude of activities and opportunities for the whole family. It s Soup and Salad with corn bread and cobbler being served at 6:00 p.m. A host of programs will begin at 6:45 p.m. See the bulletin for more information, or call the office at (623) 935-3411. REC ROOM! G.O. Kids (God s Own Kids) has a Rec. Room in Classroom 3 on Wednesday evenings for grades K 5. There are supervised recreation, games, and activities from 4:30-6:00 p.m. before dinner. THE CLP CAFÉ Looking for a place to unwind and socialize on Wednesdays? The CLP Café will be available from 4:30 7:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. You can come and just relax, use Wi-Fi, work on homework, play cards, or have a cup of coffee on the house. This is a come and go event to enjoy when bringing children to activities or catching up with friends. Hope to see you there! Do you know someone in grades 4 9 who likes to sing or perhaps might like to learn to ring hand chimes? Does this person like theme parks and thrill rides? There is a place for children who like both. This summer on May 28 th, our own V.I.P. and Chimin In choirs will be performing at Knotts Berry Farm in Southern California!!! We are looking for new members to add to our sound. The 4C choirs are open not only to children of our church, but any child who loves music and likes to sing. Our next rehearsal will be January 30 th, at 4:30 p.m. If you would like more information feel free to contact Sue Kujawski at 4Cdirector@me.com. Join us and be part of the fun! 9
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, February 2 nd, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various projects for missions. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped off Friday, February 1 st, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. They request items not be left outside the doors or left in the office. MOVIE NIGHT How to Train Your Dragon is set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell. The action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn t exactly fit in with his tribe s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. For movie, hotdogs and popcorn on Friday, February 15 th, at 5:00 p.m., sign up in Souers Hall. MEN S FELLOWSHIP The February Men s Fellowship event is set for a SPRING GAME on Thursday, February 28 th. We are going to see the Arizona Diamondbacks battle the Cincinnati Reds at the Goodyear Sports Complex. We are planning to meet at the church for lunch. The barbecue will be hot at 11:30 a.m. so bring your favorite meat to grill and we will supply the rest. We will car pool to the ball park around 12:30 p.m. Game time is 1:05 p.m. We have 20 infield box seats and the cost is $23.00 per seat. Sign up during Coffee Fellowship and to reserve your ticket. Please turn your money in to the church office by Friday, February 8 th. Make your check out to The Church at Litchfield Park and on the memo line write Men s Fellowship/Spring Game. If you have questions, please contact George Dallas at (623) 537-7944. 10
PHOENIX SUNS All Church Fellowship is sponsoring tickets for the Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Hornets basketball game on Sunday, April 7 th, at 6:00 p.m. Great seats in the upper level for $20.00 and lower level for $45.00 reserved. Lower level ticket holders will receive a free Suns shirt. Tickets are on sale in Souers Hall and March 18 th is the deadline for purchase DISNEY ON ICE Bring the family to see the opening night of Treasure Trove. Disney on Ice sets the golden standard with it s newest skating spectacular. Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty and many more set sail with Peter Pan. Thursday, April 11 th, at 7:00 p.m. Our church secured half price tickets starting at $10.00 (originally $22.00) for upper level, rows 1-5, and $13.00 (originally $25.00) for lower level, rows 7-10. Sign up in Souers Hall. Tickets must be paid in full by March 5 th. PLEDGE UPDATE The proposed pledge budget amount for 2013 is $415,000. To date $355,072 has been pledged. If you did not receive a pledge card, cards can be found in the Bell Tower or Souers Hall on Sundays or in the office during the week. FOLDING CHAIRS FOR SALE! The church is selling the folding metal chairs (no padded seats) for $5.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing some, please contact the office at (623) 935-3411. 11
CIRCLE 2 Circle 2 will meet for lunch TODAY at noon at the Park Café located at 44 North Old Litchfield Road. After lunch the group will visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum located at 13912 West Camelback Road. Museum admission is free and open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday to explore at your leisure. CIRCLE 6 W.C.S.F. s new Circle 6 is asking for your support for our first service project. Don t throw away the cards that you received during Christmas, bring them to us! We are collecting all types of greeting cards to send to St. Jude s Ranch in Nevada. St. Jude s is a haven for abandoned and abused children; the children recycle the cards into thank you cards and gifts. We will have a container in the breezeway TODAY and Sunday, February 3 rd. For more information contact Kristi Kohser (623) 262-2946 or email klk326@nau.edu. INFORMATION BOOTH Please drop by the information booth for brochures, campus maps, and current newsletters. We would like to meet you and answer any of your questions about the church! If you are interested in membership, contact Bill or Janet Albert (623) 466-9439 or jmftaxtime@aol.com. 12
Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & G.O. Kids January/February 2013 Date Kids Adults Menu Jan 30 Feb 6 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Soup & Salad, Corn Bread, Cobbler Lasagne, Salad, Rolls & Dessert Feb 13 Feb 20 Feb 27 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie 4C G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade) (CR6) Childcare/Nursery Chris & Jackie No Wednesday Night Programs Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Bible Study in Zieske Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Fish N Chips, Slaw, Jell-o Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Salad, Rolls, Brownies 13
Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 FEBRUARY 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 Rev. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY SSgt Kristen Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley MAJ Travis Allen Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price Lt Col Shawn Anger PFC Ralph Lawson MK1 Robert Rodriguez EO Matthew Barton Kyle P Lee MAJ Brendan Rowe 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little Lt Col Doug Seymour MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney 2 nd Lt R Jacob Stucky 2 nd Lt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban SSgt Derek Adrian Urban SPC Anthony Collier Phillip Miller, Seal Team DOD Civilian Derek Urban Lt Col Lyle Dawley SFC Donald S. Montgomery Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Malia DuMont PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. SSgt Margaret Wilson PFC Cody Fridley SFC Lance Otzmann LCPL Ross L. Woodruff Lt Col Mike Gantt Shirley Parks 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski A1C Robert Grotefend PFC Daniel Zimmer Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14
Calendar for the Week of January 27, 2013 Today, 1/27/2013 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 3 and 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 2 10:45 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5 th grades) in Classroom 3 and 4 5:00 p.m. PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall Monday, 1/28/2013 10:00 a.m. 75 TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING in Fireside Room - North 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/29/2013 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Wednesday, 1/30/2013 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 3 4:30 p.m. 4C CHOIR CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room - North 4:30 p.m. CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 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. TOUCHPOINT in Fireside Room - South 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS in Classroom 6 Thursday, 1/31/2013 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary Friday, 2/01/2013 8:30 a.m. WCSF THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. RN SUPPORT GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 12:00 p.m. EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM off site 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 2/02/2013 8:30 a.m. WCSF THRIFT SHOP in Watt House 15
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................ Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. EXECUTIVE PASTOR.............................................. Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR.............................................Rev. Kerri Sandusky ORGANIST....................................................... Marjorie Hinton GUEST CHOIR DIRECTOR............................................... Joan Martin INTERM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR................................Debra Weber LITURGIST...........................................................Diane Piehl USHERS............... 8:00 a.m........brenda Morgan, Rob Gimbl, Monte & Margie Curtis 9:15 a.m.......... Cline & Judy Preble, Rob Gimbl, Carol O Connor 10:45 a.m.................. Ron & Dayle Young, Jack & KT Tanner ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m......................meredith Magee, Cassidy Urban NURSERY.............. 8:00 a.m....................jackie Bomgardner, Jessica Sproull 9:15 a.m.................... Jackie Bomgardner, Jessica Sproull 10:45 a.m.................... Jackie Bomgardner, Jessica Sproull Altar flowers are given In celebration of Joan & Bob Schaller s 30 th anniversary, by Joan & Bob Schaller. 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 Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita 16