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 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 24, 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 We Bow Down/Great is the Lord arr. Weber 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 Rejoice, the Lord Is King John Darwall HYMN He Keeps Me Singing No. 746 (Verses 1 & 3) ANTHEM Brother James Air Gordon Jacob SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Payment Enough Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 (Verses 1 & 3) 2
OFFERTORY There s Something About That Name Gaither DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future s broad ning way, in peace that only Thou canst give, with Thee, O Master, let me live. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Are You Washed in the Blood Traditional MATTHEW 20:1-16 (NIV) For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. He told them, You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right. So they went. He went out again about noon and about three in the afternoon and did the same thing. About five in the afternoon he went out and found still others standing around. He asked them, Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing? Because no one has hired us, they answered. He said to them, You also go and work in my vineyard. When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, Call the workers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last ones hired and going on to the first. The workers who were hired about five in the afternoon came and each received a denarius. So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But each one of them also received a denarius. When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner. These who were hired last worked only one hour, they said, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day. But he answered one of them, I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. Don t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last. 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 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 24, 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 We Bow Down/Great is the Lord arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW MEMBERS Joan Cappel Peter Dale Dorothy Jetton CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Rejoice, the Lord Is King John Darwall CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome friends! Today we gather to worship God and to learn about God s kingdom and grace. P: We open our hearts to receive God s word for us today in order that we might understand God more and learn how we should live as kingdom citizens. L: God s kingdom is a kingdom of grace for all, where all are welcome, where all receive grace; grace is the unmerited favor of God. P: As we understand the grace that God lavishes upon us, may we in turn be inspired to pass grace onto others. Amen. HYMN He Keeps Me Singing No. 746 (Verses 1, 3 & 4) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Dear God, we come before you today to give thanks for the grace and mercy you lavish upon us. We confess that at times we have been given grace, yet we ve called it luck, our own efforts, or worse, what we deserve please forgive us. As we understand the extent of your grace in our own lives, may we in turn apply that grace toward others. 4
L: Let us now pray together the prayer that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ taught us: P: 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 Brother James Air Gordon Jacob SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Payment Enough Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 (Verses 1,2, & 3) OFFERTORY There s Something About That Name Gaither DOXOLOGY No. 815 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee No. 665 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future s broad ning way, in peace that only Thou canst give, with Thee, O Master, let me live. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Are You Washed in the Blood Traditional 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
September 24, 2017 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH 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. CHIMES PRELUDE WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER NEW MEMBERS Peter Dale III Peter Dale Drew & Lisette Griffin PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Your Grace is Enough Chris Tomlin SPECIAL MUSIC Great is Your Faithfulness Ed Kerr SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Payment Enough Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION I Want to be More Like You Clint Brown PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY New Hallelujah Michael W. Smith Your Grace is Enough Chris Tomlin Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. CCLI Song # 4477026 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
We Welcome New Members Joan Cappel Drew & Lisette Griffin Peter Dale III Matthew & Tiffany Harkins Dorothy Jetton We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ! Announcements for September 24, 2017 Caregivers Support Group Pulse & Ignite Bible Study Eagle Scout Dinner Wednesday Night Activities Chancel Choir Take time to check out what s happening U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Helping Hands Kids Night Out Women s Fellowship Feed My Starving Children Crafters Fellowhip WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU Wednesday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m., the dinner will be hot ham and cheese hoagies, salad and pineapple surprise cake. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP The Caregivers Support Group meets TODAY from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Fireside Room North. The goal of this support group is to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. Participants in the group are bonding through shared experienced, the sharing of stories and resources. Kathy Bilak and Pastor Lynne are facilitating. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will meet TODAY from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. If anyone wants to play music, come by the jam session from 4:00 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 1, the youth will meet from 5:00 6:30 p.m. in front of the Watt House for activity night. Be prepared to have a lot of fun! All 6 th 12 th graders are invited! 7
BIBLE STUDY Our study of Philippians continues this Tuesday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 27 at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. While we ll be focusing on specific sections of the letter each week, it would be beneficial to read the letter in its entirety prior to our time together each week. The section we ll be focusing on this week (9/26 & 9/27) is Philippians 3:4b-14. Next week, October 3 & 4, we ll be studying Philippians 4:1-9. Please bring a Bible and something to write with it possible. EAGLE SCOUT FUNDRAISER SPAGHETTI DINNER On Sunday, October 1, Elijah Hamstra, a Boy Scout from Troop 99, will be hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money for his Eagle Project, building a sun shade for a nonprofit organization named Soldier s Best Friend. The dinner will be from 5:00 7:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale today and Sunday, October 1, in the breezeway between services. Soldier s Best Friend provides service or therapy dogs for veterans living with PTSD to care for and train. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES 4C Children s Christian Community Choir is for all children of our community grades K 5 th. All 3 rd 5 th graders will meet in the Fireside Room North on Wednesday, from 5:00 6:00 p.m.; K 2 nd graders will meet in Classroom 6 from 5:30 6:00 p.m. Invite your friends! 4C is for the entire community! The Rec Room (Classroom 3) will be open and staffed from 4:45 6:00 p.m. All children, nursery 5 th grades are welcome to play games, do crafts, or work on homework. All children preschool through 5 th grade are invited to God s Own Kids (G.O. Kids) from 6:45 7:45 p.m. Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and lots of fun! The nursery will be open and staffed as well. CHANCEL CHOIR The members of the Chancel Choir are looking to expand and invite anyone who loves to sing to join them at the rehearsals on Wednesdays in the choir room. They rehearse from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Come and join the fun learning great music and getting to know some wonderful people. For more information, please contact Marilyn Chandler at musicdirector@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. 8
U.S.N.S.C.C. GOLF TOURNAMENT The third annual U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (U.S.N.S.C.C.) Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, September 30, at Eagle s Nest Golf Course in PebbleCreek. The fundraiser will help with Veterans Pride Battalion college scholarship funds and other expenses. Registration or sponsor forms are available in the breezeway for the fundraiser golf tournament. 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. KIDS NIGHT OUT All 3 rd 5 th grade students are invited to a Kids Night Out! We will meet on Friday, September 29, from 5:00 8:30 p.m. and will share dinner, a Bible lesson, games and a mission activity. Permission slips are in the breezeway. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 is holding their September luncheon meeting on Wednesday, September 27, at 11:30 a.m. at Bona Pasta, 13321 W. Indian School Rd. The luncheon menu will be tossed green salad, chicken Marsala, Italian crusted bread, cannolis, coffee or iced tea and water for $17.00. This includes lunch, tax and tip. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at wcsfcircle3@clp.church or you may call the office at (623) 935-3411. Circle 5 will meet Thursday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle s Nest at PebbleCreek, 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear, for a Dutch-treat dinner and fellowship. Hostess for the evening is Linda Wyman. If you would like to contribute, please bring school supplies appropriate for high school students to donate to the Homeless Youth Connection. Sign up in the breezeway today, or email wcsfcircle5@clp.church. 9
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN All are invited to serve at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, October 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will be making food packs for children around the world. Bus transportation will be provided. The minimum age for serving is five years old. Please sign up in Palm Court (the breezeway) between services if you would like to serve. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP Crafters Fellowship is for anyone feeling creative and trying to find time to make adjustments to a project or looking forward to starting a new one. Just bring your project materials and join us in Zieske Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays for a time of crafting and friendship. If you have any questions, please contact Rhoda Toews at crafters@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 PREACHING SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Communion 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. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Kerri Sandusky PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery 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 24, 2017 Today, 09/24/17 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. 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 11:45 a.m. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North 4:00 p.m. JAM SESSION (3 rd 5 th grades) in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 GREENBAR in Watt House 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. IGNITE/PULSE (6 th -12 th grades) in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 Monday, 09/25/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 09/26/17 10:00 a.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. DEACONS MEETING in Souers Hall Wednesday, 09/27/17 11:30 p.m. CIRCLE 3 LUNCH off site 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in the Sanctuary 4:45 p.m. REC ROOM (Nursery-5 th grades) in Classroom 3 5:00 p.m. 4C VOICES IN PRAISE (3 rd -5 th grades) in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. 4C JOYFUL NOISE (K-2 nd grades) in Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. NURSERY OPEN 6:45 p.m. G.O. KIDS (Pre-K-5 th grades) in Palm Court, Classrooms 2, 3, and 4 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall Thursday, 09/28/17 4:00 p.m. NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:00 p.m. 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:30 p.m. CIRCLE 5 off site 7:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 09/29/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. KID S NIGHT OUT in Souers 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...................................................Debra Weber LITURGIST.........................................................Sarah Pearson USHERS............ 8:00 a.m...................tom & Rita Kaiser, John & Kathy Schaaf 9:15 a.m.........travis & Suzanne Allen, Suzanne Boyer, Marilyn Nagy 10:45 a.m.............. Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Stu & Mary Wilkening WELCOME BOOTH......................... Jerry & Beverly Rounds, Steve & Beth Charney ACOLYTES............................................. Millie Moran, Clara Newman 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