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 Second Sunday in Lent March 12, 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 God Is So Good Traditional Heavenly Handbells PRELUDE The Old Rugged Cross arr. Weber WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Youth 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 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms No. 575 (Verses 1 & 2) MUSICAL PRESENTATION Variations on Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Heavenly Handbells arr. Waldrop Richard Wilharm, baritone SCRIPTURE READING John 3:1-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Signs Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 (Verses 1 & 2) 2
OFFERTORY Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho arr. Thompson Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 Breathe on me, breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with Thee the perfect life of Thine eternity. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Victory in Jesus Traditional JOHN 3:1-17 (NIV) Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him. Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. How can someone be born when they are old? Nicodemus asked. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother s womb to be born! Jesus answered, Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. How can this be? Nicodemus asked. You are Israel s teacher, said Jesus, and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 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 Second Sunday in Lent March 12, 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 God Is So Good Traditional Heavenly Handbells PRELUDE The Old Rugged Cross arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Youth CALL TO WORSHIP (from John 3:16-17) L: For God so loved the world that He sent His one and only Son: P: That whosoever trusts in him, shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. L: God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; P: But in order that the world might be saved through Him! HYMN Leaning on the Everlasting Arms No. 575 (Verses 1, 2 & 3) CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Gracious Lord, we thank you for your love and the grace you have given to all people. Forgive your church when we use your love as a weapon to hurt others and as a way of exalting ourselves above others. Help us to understand that your love is given to ALL people and your desire is for ALL people to receive your love. 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. MUSICAL PRESENTATION Variations on Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Heavenly Handbells arr. Waldrop Richard Wilharm, baritone SCRIPTURE READING John 3:1-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Signs Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 (Verses 1, 2 & 4) OFFERTORY Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho arr. Thompson Carillon Handbell Choir DOXOLOGY No. 815 Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 Breathe on me, breath of God, so shall I never die, but live with Thee the perfect life of Thine eternity. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Victory in Jesus 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
March 12, 2017 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Second Sunday in Lent 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Youth WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Mighty Is Our God Chris Rodriguez SPECIAL MUSIC All the Earth Jack Hayford SCRIPTURE READING John 3:1-17 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Signs Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION Give Thanks Don Moen PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Let Go Matt Hummitt Greg Herzner, soloist Salvation Belongs To Our God Crystal Lewis Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne and unto the Lamb. Praise and glory, wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength, be to our God forever and ever; be to our God forever and ever. 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 March 12, 2017 Take time to check out what s happening Spring Training Game Yogurtini Time Chronic Illness Support Group Family Movie Night All Church Work Day Membership Orientation Adult Bible Study Ladies Who Lunch Scholarships Women s Fellowship Wednesday Night Activities W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop Youth Groups W.C.S.F. Cookbook Spaghetti Dinner Easter Egg Hunt Needs Volunteers SPRING TRAINING GAME FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS Come see the Diamondbacks vs. the Indians on Sunday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Right Field Pavillion, picnic style atmosphere, partially shaded area which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Today is the last day to purchase tickets. Cost is $36 per person; men, women and children are welcome. CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP TODAY 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 TODAY from 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Participants in this group are bonding in profoundly beautiful ways and living into the goal of this group, which is to support and encourage one another in the midst of the trials they are experiencing. Kathy Bilak, Richard Wilharm, and Pastor Lynne are the facilitators. 7
ALL CHURCH WORK DAY Men s Fellowship will be hosting an all-church workday on Saturday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event is open to everyone and will begin with a continental breakfast and end with lunch. The tasks will range from painting to light cleaning in order to spruce up the campus for Easter. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up between services in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Bible Study resumes following Spring Break on Tuesday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 22, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. Professor Terry Daughtrey will be leading a threeweek study From Salem to Jerusalem. This series from the book of Hebrews will recant the journey of Jerusalem from its establishment for the worship of the Canaanite god Shalim until it becomes the bride of Adonai in the sacred marriage of Adonai to His people in the Messianic age. Since Adonai's people, Israel, rejected Him from being their king, Adonai commissioned His Son Jesus to speak and act in His name. Hence, Jesus was given everlasting glory and dominion to establish Adonai's Kingdom with His Covenant people. Thus, Jesus becomes the bridegroom with whom the sacred marriage of the covenant is completed and the Jerusalem that Jesus establishes then becomes the bride. The New Testament book of Hebrews describes the manner in which this phenomenon takes place. SCHOLARSHIPS The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May 2017 who plan to further their education in the fall of 2017. Applications are due to the church office by Friday, March 24, at 4:00 p.m. Finalists will be interviewed on the morning of Saturday, April 22, at The Church at Litchfield Park. The scholarship committee will consider both need and community service when selecting the finalists. The church s objective is to open doors to higher education for students who are committed to both community service and their academic goals. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School Career Centers. If you have any questions, email Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. 8
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night activities will resume on March 22, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans and sundaes, served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, the Rec Room, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study. PULSE AND IGNITE Pulse and Ignite youth groups will not meet tonight for the spring break. We will resume on Sunday, March 19, from 5:00 6:30 p.m. when we will continue our series on Acceptance. YOUTH SPAGHETTI DINNER Ticket sales continue between services in the breezeway for the Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 4 th annual fundraising spaghetti dinner. The night of entertainment will be Friday, March 31. There will be two seatings one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Pastor Dale and listen to the singing of Tim Rilley. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All money raised will be used to support the youth s summer mission trip to Wetumpka, Alabama. YOGURTINI TIME All youth (6 th 12 th graders) are welcome to stop by Yogurtini on the corner of Indian School and Litchfield Roads on Tuesday, March 28, between 4:00 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit and some yogurt with Pastor Kerri (her treat!). 9
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Come one, come all, to this year s first movie night on Friday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be showing the recently released Disney film Queen of Katwe. This PG rated movie is based on the life of a young African girl who learns chess from a Christian missionary and becomes one of the first female chess candidate masters from Uganda. It is an inspirational story of struggle and success as the young girl grows and eventually represents her country at the 39 th Chess Olympiad in 2010. Hotdogs, popcorn, and drinks will be served. Movie night is for all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Sign up in the breezeway on Sundays between services through March 19 th. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information about The Church at Litchfield Park, please come to our brief membership orientation in Fireside Room South next Sunday, March 19, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service. New members will be received the following Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and would like to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. LADIES WHO LUNCH Join the Ladies Who Lunch on Tuesday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m. We will be dining at the Eagle s Nest at PebbleCreek resort community, arranged for us by Jane Cook. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, March 13. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact either Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207 or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503. 10
WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 3 will meet on Wednesday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lucky Buddha at 14270 W. Indian School Rd, Suite C1 in Goodyear. They offer several lunch specials for $6.50 and $7.50 without beverage; and will have individual checks. Hostesses are Jackie Bomgardner and Jane Way. For directions and to R.S.V.P., email to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or phone to Jane Way at (623) 687-7496 or Jackie Bomgardner at (623) 209-9800 by March 20. W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP The Women s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F projects, missions, and ministries. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, March 15, from 8:30 10:30 a.m. You may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. THRIFT SHOP OPPORTUNITY After running the Thrift Shop for many years, Monica and Millie are ready to pass the fun to someone else. Amber Gilbert has stepped forward to be the Chair but she needs two more people to co-chair with her. If this sounds like something you would be interested in or would like more information on, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. W.C.S.F. COOKBOOK Sales for the much awaited Loaves and Fishes and Church Dishes cookbook continue. Each book is just $10 and they are available now. If you pre-ordered, please pick up your cookbook in the breezeway between services. 11
EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The annual Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. Lots of help is needed! If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions. EASTER EGG HUNT Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5 th grade, will be on Saturday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. We will have songs, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, and lots of eggs! Bring your family and friends to this wonderful celebration. The Church at Litchfield Park Lenten/Easter Calendar 2017 Date Event Time Location Sun, Apr. 9 Palm Sunday 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am Sanctuary Thu, Apr. 13 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Fri, Apr. 14 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary Sat, Apr. 15 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Meet in Souers Hall Sun, Apr. 16 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services 6:00 am 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am Palm Court Sanctuary Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service). Mon, Apr. 17 Easter Monday Holiday Office Closed 12
Wednesday Night Programs 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, Heavenly Handbells, Childcare/Rec Room 6:00 Dinner 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study, Childcare/Rec Room March 2017 Date Kids Adults Menu Mar. 15 Mar. 22 Mar 29 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie 4C Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie SPRING BREAK No Wednesday Night Dinner/Programs Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Bible Study in Souers Hall Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary Hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, sundaes Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, brownies 13
March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 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. Communion Service 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 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 SFC Donald S. Montgomery MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez CPT R Jacob Stucky 1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II SSgt Derek Adrian Urban MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain Capt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2 nd Lt Jacob Zalewski SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer Phillip Miller, Seal Team Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list. 14
Calendar for the Week of March 12, 2017 Today, 3/12/17 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 5:00 p.m. CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall Monday, 3/13/17 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 3/14/17 10:00 a.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 12:30 p.m. LADIES WHO LUNCH off site 6:00 p.m. W.C.S.F. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North Wednesday, 3/16/17 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F.THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room Thursday, 3/17/17 8:30 a.m. W.C.S.F.THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 6:00 p.m. CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 3/18/17 1:00 p.m. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 15
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR............................................. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR.......................................... Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR............................................ Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC......................................... Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST...................................................Debra Weber BELLMASTER.................................................... Marilyn Chandler LITURGIST............................................................Bill Crause USHERS............... 8:00 a.m............. Travis & Jacque Hough, Lance & Cathy Dosch 9:15 a.m................... Jerry & Jill Santy, Jim & Lorene Greer, Jerry & Beverly Rounds 10:45 a.m.........joan Smith, Nana Hamlin, Larry Schluter, Ron Smith WELCOME BOOTHS................................. Don & Mary Morrison, Nana Hamlin ACOLYTES............ 9:15 a.m...........................casey Alward, Millie Moran 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@churchatlitchfieldpark.org 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 16 Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez