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 Third Sunday after Pentecost Father s Day June 17, 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 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 The Servant Song No. 424 (Verses 1 and 2) ANTHEM The Earth is The Lord s Dave & Jean Perry Summer Singers SCRIPTURE READING Luke 15:11-32 SERMON Creating Our Own Reality Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN We re Marching to Zion No. 416 (Verses 1 and 2) OFFERTORY There s Something About That Name Gaither Barbara Kolar DOXOLOGY No. 815

The Family of God No. 419 I m so glad I m part of the fam ly of God I ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod; for I m part of the fam ly, the fam ly of God. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE LUKE 15:11-32(NIV) Jesus continued: There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, Father, give me my share of the estate. So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. When he came to his senses, he said, How many of my father s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants. So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate. Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. Your brother has come, he replied, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound. The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, Look! All these years I ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him! My son, the father said, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. 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.

June 17, 2012 WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday after Pentecost Father s Day 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 BRINGING IN THE LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Family of faith, we gather today to celebrate the God and Father of our faith. P: We worship God as a loving parent whose care of us as members of the family of faith is beyond our comprehension. L: As we contemplate God s role as Father, let us open our hearts to a fuller understanding of what this means to us now and forever. P: My God s Spirit lead us to a deeper and more profound understanding of how much God loves us. Amen. HYMN The Servant Song No. 424 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (In Unison) Father God, we gather today to contemplate your love for us as our Heavenly Father. Help us to free ourselves from our archaic understanding of you in the context of religion and see you more clearly in the light of your eternal love. Forgive us when we have viewed you through temporal circumstances and judged your love for us based solely on the events of this life. Help us to understand you more fully as the one who will forever care for us as a Father who perfectly cares for his children. 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 The Earth is The Lord s Dave & Jean Perry Summer Singers SCRIPTURE READING Luke 15:11-32 (See Page 2) SERMON Creating Our Own Reality Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN We re Marching to Zion No. 416 OFFERTORY There s Something About That Name Gaither Barbara Kolar DOXOLOGY No. 815 The Family of God No. 419 I m so glad I m part of the fam ly of God I ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod; for I m part of the fam ly, the fam ly of God. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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.

Contemporary Worship Service Third Sunday after Pentecost Father s Day June 17, 2012 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 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION The Lord Almighty Reigns SCRIPTURE READING Luke 15:11-32 (See Page 2) SERMON Creating Our Own Reality Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION How Great is Our God PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Down By the River To Pray Karla Cornell, Cheryl Woodring, Karen Phelps PRAISE OF CONGREGATION All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises BENEDICTION

The Lord Almighty Reigns Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah The Lord reigns Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah The Lord Almighty reigns He has shown His awesome power He has triumphed mightily He s the victor over darkness and the grave He has broken chains that bound us He has set the prisoner free By His own great mercy we are saved You have shown your awesome power You have triumphed mightily You re the victor over darkness and the grave You have broken chains that bound us You have set the prisoner free By Your own great mercy we are saved Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah The Lord Almighty reigns How Great is Our God The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God Age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end The Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb Name above all names Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God Name above all names Worthy of our praise My heart will sing How great is our God

All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises You lived, You died You said in three days You would rise You did, You're alive You rule, You reign You said You're coming back again I know You will And all the earth will sing Your praises All the earth will sing Your praises You took, You take our sins away, O God You give, You gave Your life away for us You came down, You saved us through the cross Our hearts are changed because of Your great love You lived, You died You said in three days You would rise You did, You're alive You rule, You reign You said You're coming back again I know You will And all the earth will sing Your praises All the earth will sing Your praises

Announcements for June 17, 2012 Take time to check out what s happening Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Volunteers Membership Orientation ICCC Youth Group Calendar The Magic Flute Information Booth Women s Fellowship COFFEE TIME IN AIR-CONDITIONED SOUERS HALL! Come join the coffee fellowship as it has moved inside to Souers Hall, where the coffee is hot but the hall is cool! Tables and chairs for your comfort or mill around and meet new friends before, between and after services. Services shown live on screen during all three services. MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION While visiting our church, we hope that you have felt welcome, and that you have also found our worship services and pastorsʼ messages to be relevant and enjoyable. We believe that 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 the Fireside Room. New members will be received on Sunday, June 24 th, at 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. Please contact Janet Albert, membership chair, at (623) 466-9439 or jmftaxtime@aol.com if you have any questions or an alternate time for orientation is needed. YOUTH GROUP CALENDAR Youth Group will meet at 5:00 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall today. Bring your favorite pizza topping to share as we have a pizza party. Youth Group is for grades 6 12. Come and join the fun and fellowship! THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all of you who helped with Vacation Bible School! Whether it was through your actions, words, donations, and/or prayers, you helped many kids experience the love of Jesus. God Bless You! INFORMATION BOOTH The Deacons will be greeting you at the information booth today.

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed to serve in our Sunday School rooms for both the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. If you enjoy children and enjoy spreading God s word, this is the ministry for you. You can even choose between teaching and assisting. All materials, resources, and copies are already set-up in the room for you. Please consider donating some time to this valuable ministry! Sign-up on the sheets in Souers Hall for whichever Sunday that works for you. You can sign up for a block of times or a Sunday here and there. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Kerri at (623) 935-3411 or ksandusky@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. International Council of Community Churches (ICCC) Spice Up Your Life Annual Conference Please plan on attending the ICCC conference July 16-20 th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Registration forms are available in the church office during the week and in Souers Hall between services. You may also register on line at www.icccusa.com. Deadline for hotel rooms at ICCC group rates is June 20 th. For questions call the office (623) 935-3411 or email info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. THE MAGIC FLUTE William and Deidra Gorton, founders of Three Oaks Opera, Inc., are producing Mozart s wonderfully charming The Magic Flute on Friday, June 29 th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 1 st at 4:00 p.m. Performances will be at the brand new Salvation Army KROC Center Performing Arts Theater, 1375 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix 85040. For more information call (602) 425-5000. WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP Circle 5 June 28 th at 6:30 p.m., Circle 5 will hold their monthly meeting at the Royal Jasmine Thai Restaurant in Goodyear. The address is 14970 W. Indian School Rd.; it s in the shopping center where Indian School Rd. and Wigwam Blvd. meet. This dinner meeting is open to all women of the church but please R.S.V.P. to Monica Sproull at (623) 935-2656. They will need to know how many for the reservations. June 24 July 1 July 15 July 22 July 29 JUNE/JULY PREACHING SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Traditional 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. James Butler Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. 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 CPL 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. Calendar for the Week of June 17, 2012 Today, 6/17/2012 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. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. TRADITIONAL 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. CONTEMPORARY 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, 6/18/2012 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 6/19/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House BELL TOWER DEADLINE Wednesday, 6/20/12 12:00 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Thursday, 6/21/12 Friday, 6/22/12 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

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 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR......................................... Amy Burns LITURGIST.............. 9:15 a.m...................................... Joyce Story USHERS............... 8:00 a.m.......joyce Story, Coral Lewis, Jean Belzer, Anna Reynolds 9:15 a.m............... Wally & Diane Piehl, John & Tricia Barton 10:45 a.m......... Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Cid Hunter, David Vasiloff ACOLYTES.............. 9:15 a.m..........................caitlyn Bumann, Ashley Hill 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 memory of Lou for his 91 st birthday. A wonderful husband and Dad, by Joann Forstner. In loving memory of my father, by Kathy Marcoux. 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