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“A house of prayer for all people,

aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

The Church at Litchfield Park

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

November 18, 2018 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 “Now Thank We All Our God” arr. Behnke STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson 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.

HYMN “We Gather Together” No. 790

(Verses 1 & 2) MUSICAL PRESENTATION “Peace” Norbet/Wilson

Heavenly Handbells Lisa Hegarty, Handchime soloist Catherine Noah, Soprano soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 13:1-8 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “4 Temples” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 793 (Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Elvey/Watanabe

Carillon Handbell Choir

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“We Gather Together” No. 790 “We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, and pray that Thou still our

Defender wilt be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy name be ever praised; O Lord, make us free!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “A Song of Thanksgiving” Davis/Welsh melody

MARK 13:1-8 (NIV)

“As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!’ ‘Do you see all these great buildings?’ replied Jesus. ‘Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’ As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, ‘Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?’ Jesus said to them: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, “I am he,” and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.”

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.

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

November 18, 2018 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 “Now Thank We All Our God” arr. Behnke BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome, dear friends, as today we gather together to worship God in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. P: As we come together, we ask the Lord to bless this congregation with the presence of the Holy Spirit and to fill our hearts with God’s love. L: Though we gather in a beautiful, historic sanctuary, let us not forget that it is the presence of God within the hearts of the people that makes this place holy. P: It is when we are gathered together, like stones of a great structure, we become the Temple of God, founded on the cornerstone of Christ.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Sawyer Kellan Jones

HYMN “We Gather Together” No. 790

(Verses 1 & 2)

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Gracious Lord and Creator of all, thank you for your presence with us today as we gather to worship you. As we sense you in and around us, it is a reminder that it is you in us that makes this a place of worship. Further, it is You, in us, when we leave this place, that empowers us to serve.

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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 “Peace” Norbet/Wilson

Heavenly Handbells Lisa Hegarty, Handchime soloist Catherine Noah, Soprano soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 13:1-8 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “4 Temples” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 793

(Verses 1 - 3) OFFERTORY “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Elvey/Watanabe

Carillon Handbell Choir

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “We Gather Together” No. 790 “We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, and pray that Thou still our

Defender wilt be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy name be ever praised; O Lord, make us free!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “A Song of Thanksgiving” Davis/Welsh melody

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.

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

November 18, 2018 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

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Everlasting God” Brown/Riley CCLI Song #4556538

“Here’s My Heart” Tomlin/Ingram/Giglio CCLI Song #6517898

SPECIAL MUSIC “No Matter What” Ryan Stevenson Greg Herzner, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 13:1-8 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “4 Temples” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Reckless Love” Culver/Asbury/Jackson CCLI Song #708964

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “All Good Gifts” Stephen Schwartz Tom Spencer, soloist

“Everlasting God” Brown/Riley “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.

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.

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Announcements for November 18, 2018

The theme for this year’s stewardship campaign is based on “Did you know?” Our planning revealed that many of us do not realize all of the activities and services provided by the church that your money is being used for. Also, how efficiently the money is being utilized to support these activities as administered by the Board and pastors. In the next few weeks you will be seeing “Did you know” information

identifying many of these activities to help you plan your giving in support of the 2019 budget cycle.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION TODAY

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, immediately following the 9:15 service TODAY. New members will be received next 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 membership@clp.church.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

We invite you to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, in the sanctuary. A monetary offering will be taken and given to World Vision. Any non-perishable food will be given to Agua Fria Food Bank.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Did You Know? Newsletter for Kids

Membership Orientation 4C

Thanksgiving Eve Service Women’s Fellowship

Hanging of the Greens W.C.S.F. Christmas Tea

Grief Support Group Christmas Pageant

Adult Bible Study Poinsettias

Youth Fellowship Adult MissionTrip Opportunity

Youth Praise Band Pastoral Search Committee

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HANGING OF THE GREENS

The Hanging of the Greens will be held Sunday, November 25, immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Anyone (all ages are welcome) who would like to help with the Christmas decorating is invited, no experience is necessary! This all-church event will include listening to some of our favorite Christmas music while we decorate the outside and inside of the church for the 2018 Advent and Christmas season. Once the decorating is complete, we’ll gather in Souers Hall for chili and cornbread, which will be provided. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite holiday dessert to share. If you would like to join in the activities, please sign up in the breezeway.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Today from 11:45-12:45 in the Fireside Room North is the last week the grief support meets. We are using a compassionate resource called Traveling Through Grief: Learning to Live Again After the Death of a Loved One as a guide. If you have any questions please call the church office or speak with Leanne Walgren or Pastor Lynne.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Bible study continues Tuesday, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will be considering Acts 18:8-19:29 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 while we explore the location of Ephesus in Turkey. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

How do we find courage to change the things we can? Come and dig deeper tonight at youth group in Souers Hall Ignite youth group (grades 6-8) will meet tonight from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Pulse youth group (grades 9-12) will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

YOUTH PRAISE BAND

The youth praise band will meet at 3:00 p.m. in Souers Hall today. All youth (6th-12th grades) are invited.

NEWSLETTER FOR YOUTH

Did you know that if you go to Youth Activity Schedule on our website – www.clp.church – you can subscribe to our live newsletter? Check it out!

4C

Due to the Thanksgiving Eve service, 4C will not meet. They will resume on Wednesday, November 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 3 is having their luncheon meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at LaLoma Independent Living dining room at 11:30 a.m. Please make your reservations and include your luncheon selection no later than November 23 at wcsfcircle3@clp.church.

CHRISTMAS TEA

All women are invited to attend the annual Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Those with the last names beginning with A-K are asked to bring 24 finger desserts. Those with the last names beginning with L-Z are asked to bring 24 finger sandwiches or savory hors d’oeuvres. Please sign up in advance in the breezeway between services or in the church office during the week. For more information call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Please join the 2018 Christmas Pageant. Rehearsals begin Thursday, November 29, and continue through Saturday, December 22. The performance is on Sunday, December 23, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Written by Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., the pageant is called The Nativity: A Traditional Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:45-7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:45-1:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 22. You can sign up in the breezeway to participate in this Christmas gift to the church. Sign-up sheets are due Sunday, November 25. For more information, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. Participation is open to K-5th graders in the community.

CHRISTMAS POINTSETTIAS

Poinsettias for the Christmas season are on sale in the breezeway between services. This is a chance to remember a loved one, praise someone, or simply spread the spirit of Christmas with the enduring red bloom that represents a deep love for Jesus. The poinsettias will be displayed in the sanctuary and Souers Hall with the honorees’ names listed in the bulletin. Price is $10.00 cash or check made payable to The Church at Litchfield Park with “poinsettias’ in the memo line. Payments must be received by Sunday, December 9.

ADULT MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY

The Mission Committee is offering a 2 week mission trip to Puerto Rico from February 16 through March 2, 2019 to help so many still in need from the hurricane damage. Information and a sign-up sheet are available in the breezeway between services. When signing up, each volunteer will pay $200, or a $25 deposit and the balance by January 13. Those of us volunteering will also help with a fundraiser in January. The deadline to sign up is the last Sunday in November.

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PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE

With the recent resignation of Pastor Dale, a Pastoral Search Committee was appointed and has begun their work. They have advertised in various publications and websites and have already received several applications and resumes. The committee will continue the review process over the next several weeks. Once they have a recommendation, that recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Directors, and if they approve the recommended pastor, the name will be presented to the congregation in a special meeting. The new senior pastor will be confirmed with the approval of two thirds of the congregation in attendance at the congregational meeting. If you have comments or questions, feel free to contact any of the committee members. They are Travis Allen, chairman, Danelle Farris, Chris Martin, Virgil Grumbling, Suzanne Boyer, Rob Gimbl, and Manda Gempler.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Nov. 25 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Dec 2 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Dec 9 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Dec 16 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek PO3 Jacob Scott

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SSgt Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of November 18, 2018

Today, 11/18/18 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 SCHOOLS (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall

10:20 a.m. – NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION in Fireside Room South 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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall

11:45 a.m. – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room South 3:00 p.m. – YOUTH PRAISE BAND in Souers Hall 4:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 off site 4:30 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall

Monday, 11/19/18

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 11/20/18 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

6:30 p.m. – COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 11/21/18

9:00 a.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

6:00 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

6:30 p.m. – THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary

Thursday, 11/22/18 OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 11/23/18 OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata BELL MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marilyn Chandler 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K T Tanner DEACONS. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Steve & Marjorie Koval, Russ & Mary Georgesen 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Suzanne Allen, Rob Gimbl, Lance & Cathy Dosch 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . .Joan Smith, Jackie Bomgardner, Phil Easley, Lou Tronzo

WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s Fellowship, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer

NURSERY. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough

Sacrament of Baptism… Sawyer Kellan Jones

Parents: Mike & Emily Jones Grandparents: Lynn McCain & Jeff Lewis Brenda Lewis

Don Jones Jr. and Karen Jones Godparents: John & Ruth Radenheimer

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

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